Enjoy exploring the weirdest, kitschiest and coolest spots in Sarasota

Outside of the beaches, window shopping St. Armands or downtown and exploring the three island parks there's lots of FREE things to do here

With 38 different places to get food and drinks there's something for everyone. from pricey restaurants to hamburger joints, great sunset

If you only had one day to spend on Lido Key how would you be sure to hit the highlights?

Up until the 1920's St. Armands was only accessible by boat. The first homesteader was Charles A. St. Amand

Now that the restaurants / bars have safely reopened it's time to toast our good fortune and have ourselves a stiff drink for making it...

We have our own language on Lido Key and I find that there are a number of expressions and terms that are used that can be a bit nonsensical

Having stayed in numerous vacation properties and also being a successful owner-operator of short term vacation rentals I've compiled a few

Black Skimmers on Lido Key Photos

Like the thrill of finding a rare gem, the three threatened species of birds nesting on North Lido Beach are ours to cherish or ours to lose

Lido Key provides some of the best kayaking (and SUP) in the state of Florida and the mangrove tunnels at Ted Sperling Park are the the...

We can thank John Ringling (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baileys Circus) for creating a lasting legacy that characterizes our city to this...

Lido Key local nudist areas

What beach is complete without a beach bar? And when in paradise, and a beach is nearby, what better opportunity for cool refreshments...

On Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise and Day 2 we toured the Lido Shores neighborhood where the Umbrella House is located....

On Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise and Day 2 we walked the Lido Shores neighborhood where the Umbrella House is located....

On Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise and Day 2 we walked the Lido Shores neighborhood where the Umbrella House is. On Day...

In Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise. In this blog we'll be walking to the Lido Key neighborhood of Lido Shores on the...

If you are trying to get in your steps, miles or just exploring the area, Lido Key is an extremely pedestrian and runner friendly island....

In Part 1 I covered Ted Sperling Park on the south end of Lido Key and in Part 2 I covered North Lido Beach. In this blog I'll cover Ken...