Sarasota Guide

Three ways to spend a day on Lido Key: the family beach, quiet North Lido, and kayaking the South Lido mangrove tunnels. Parking, lifeguards, beach rules and what changed on Lido in 2026.

Where to park, what's at the main beach, how Siesta Key Village fits in and whether the Sunday drum circle is still going, plus our tips for beating the crowds.

Every public beach access and where to park, how to find Beer Can Island, and what to know before a day on Sarasota's quietest key.

An honest side by side of Sarasota's three best-known islands, from sand and crowds to parking and dinner, so you can pick the right one for your trip.

A beach-by-beach guide to Sarasota, from Siesta's quartz sand to Longboat's empty stretches, with a quick verdict on who each one suits.

The best places to watch the sunset in Sarasota, from Siesta and Lido beaches to the downtown bayfront and the Ringling Bridge, with parking and timing tips.

The best beaches for shelling around Sarasota, when to go, how to tell if a shell is alive, and the Florida rules on live shells.

What red tide is, how to check Sarasota beach conditions on the day you go, what it feels like, and plan B ideas if the beach is rough.