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Get to know Lido Key

Lido Key is the quiet little sibling of Sarasota’s barrier islands, located just north of Siesta Key. Living here means sunbathing at Lido Beach (with far fewer tourists than Siesta Beach) and proximity to St. Armands Circle, a popular shopping and restaurant district. Lido Shores, on the north end of the island, is known for its iconic houses built by architects from the Sarasota School of Architecture. Developed in 1950 by Philip Hiss to showcase the Sarasota Modern style, Lido Shores still has a number of these mid-century masterpieces standing, most notably The Umbrella House, designed by Paul Rudolph. On the south end of the island, you’ll find luxury high-rises, including the Ritz-Carlton Beach Residences, which includes access to all the Ritz-Carlton’s many amenities. Lido Key is connected to Sarasota proper by the Ringling Bridge, which brings you directly into downtown Sarasota.

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Living in the Tampa Bay area

Central West Florida encompasses the area surrounding Tampa Bay, including Tampa itself and stretching down to St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota. This coastal region is what people imagine when dreaming about Florida, a place where year-round sunshine beckons and every day is a beach day. Many have been lured to Tampa Bay by its weather, including baseball’s annual migration to spring training and The Ringling Brothers Circus’s long-time winter home in Sarasota. There’s a wide range of places to live, whether it’s year-round or only for a snowbird’s sojourn. The area includes barrier islands with picturesque beaches, busy urban downtowns, artsy neighborhoods of cafes and bungalows, and inland master-planned gated communities that are among the fastest growing in the nation. There’s no shortage of fun in Tampa Bay, with pro sports teams in residence, well-regarded museums, delicious restaurants, and a ton of outdoor activities on land and sea.