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Lido Key | North Lido Beach | South Lido Beach Park
North Lido BeachThis Florida gulf beach is just west of St. Armand's Circle on Sarasota's Lido Key. The beach is within a 10 minute walk of the restaurants and shopping of St. Armand's Circle. North Lido used to tolerate topless female sunbathers, but this is no longer the case. The quiet, northern reaches of the key are popular with gay sunbathers. There are quite a few dunes covered with sea oats that provide cover for those wishing to be discreet in tanning wearing their thong, or whatever. A 22 acre park, North Lido Park, looks like a forest above the beach and provides a trail to the northern parts of the beach. The beginning of the trail is on Emerson street, but alas, there is no parking for cars. The "high-end" visitors are attracted to St. Armand's because of the exclusive boutiques, art galleries, fine dining, and cafes that create a busy, but relaxed beachfront hangout for the well-heeled (mostly). |
 Above: Ben Franklin Drive approaching North Lido Beach, Sarasota.
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 Above: North Lido Beach, near the lifeguard tower, and parking. |
 Above: the water and sand at North Lido are beautiful. |
 Above: some areas are roped off in the spring because of birds nesting in the sand. |
 Above: the trail to New Pass, which separates Lido from Longboat Key. |
 Above: numerous trails meander through the sea oats to the beach. Keep snoopy at home. |
 Above: looking across New Pass at the high-rise condos on Longboat Key. |
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 Above: North Lido Park trail entrance. No place to park your car. Dang it! |
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