7 AM
Morning at Lido Beach
Lido Beach main lot · Family
Lido Beach before 9 AM is a completely different experience — shells, shorebirds and the Gulf to yourself before the crowd arrives.
10 AM
St. Armands Circle Galleries
St. Armands Circle, Lido Key · Market
The outdoor shopping circle has galleries, boutiques and cafes open daily — 15-minute walk from the Lido Beach main lot.
7:27 PM
sun-timed
South Lido Park Sunset
South Lido Nature Park · Sunset
The south tip of Lido Key sits at the junction of five bodies of water — Gulf, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay, and the Intracoastal — for one of the most layered sunsets in Florida.
Sarasota Film Festival
Florida's most acclaimed film festival, with screenings across the city — the St. Armands and Lido area hosts events and receptions.
St. Armands Art Festival
Juried outdoor art show around St. Armands Circle — painters, sculptors and photographers from across the Southeast.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.