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South Lido Park

South Lido Park Review

At the southern tip of the island, South Lido Park has one of the best beaches in the region, but no lifeguards. The 100-acre park interacts with four significant bodies of water: the Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay, and Brushy Bayou. The sugar-sand beach has plenty of early morning sand dollars and is a popular place to fish. Take a dip in the gulf, or picnic as the sun sets through the Australian pines into the water. Facilities include nature trails, canoe and kayak trails, restrooms, and picnic grounds. This park was purchased by John Ringling in 1920 as part of his ambitious plan to develop island properties. His plan collapsed with the great Florida Land bust of 1926.

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  • Address: 2201 Ben Franklin Dr., Lido Key, Sarasota, FL, 34236 | Map It
  • Location: Sarasota

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