The Dredge Report

Lido Beach Renourishment Now Underway

The restoration work will help protect the Lido Key shoreline, infrastructure and wildlife from erosion and storms.

07/22/2020 Photography by Staff

Flashback

Flashback: Bandleader Rudy Bundy at the Lido Casino, 1947

Debonair clarinetist Rudy Bundy brought his 12-piece big band to Sarasota in 1940 and quickly became the musical soundtrack of the ’40s and 1950s.

04/01/2020 By Ilene Denton

Things to Do

Sarasota Celebrates Arbor Day With a Scavenger Hunt

The county's third annual "Tree Quest" is an interactive, educational way to learn about trees.

01/16/2020 By Rachel Suwak

Nature Watch

A Glimpse Into a Lido Beach Eagle Nest

A Sarasota resident observed and photographed a family of eagles over the course of the past month.

05/20/2019 By Olivia Letts

Environment

State Approves Re-Nourishment Plan for Lido Beach

The state recently gave final approval for a permit that will allow the City of Sarasota's plan to restore Lido Beach shoreline to go forward.

06/21/2018 By Staff

From the Editor

From the Editor: A Lost Chance at Lido

Pam Daniel sees a lost opportunity with the new plans for Lido Beach.

12/27/2017 By Pam Daniel

Tiki Time

Plans for a New Restaurant and Tiki Bar at Lido Beach Spark Protest

Developers want to build a one-story, open-air restaurant under shade with a tiki bar.

11/07/2017 By Pam Daniel

Family Fun Guide

Ask a Kid: Why Do You Love Sarasota?

Young experts answer: "What's so cool about this place?"

05/10/2016 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Everett Dennison

Guide to Beaches

A Guide to Sarasota Beaches

An insider's guide to Sarasota beaches.

12/01/2015 By John McCarthy

Beach Eats

Our Concession Stand Favorites

Where to grab grub on the beach.

12/01/2015 By Cooper Levey-Baker Photography by Chad Spencer

Article

From the Editor: My First Time on a Sarasota Beach

Pam Daniel recounts her first memory of a Sarasota beach.

12/01/2015 By Pam Daniel

Article

Only in Sarasota: Lido Beach, Weekday Afternoon

John Pirman sketches the brightly colored umbrellas on Lido Beach.

12/01/2015 By Megan McDonald

Article

This Week's 8 Great #Sarasota Shots

This week: Sunset on the Ringling Bridge, a sneak peek from The Ringling's new Asian art museum and more.

09/04/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

Article

Home Tour: Lido Beach Vacation Cottages

Jenny Acheson and Dale Rieke turn a Lido Beach triplex into ultra-cool cottages.

12/30/2014 By Ilene Denton

Article

Home Tour: Lido Beach Vacation Cottages

Jenny Acheson and Dale Rieke turn a Lido Beach triplex into ultra-cool cottages.

12/08/2014 By Ilene Denton

Article

Photo of the Week: Sarasota sunset

This week's Photo of the Week is a colorful sunset photo over Lido Key.

07/31/2014 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

Article

Our Town: News and Notes from the Community, May 2014

The battle over Big Pass, the history of downtown's U.S. Garage Building and more community news.

05/01/2014 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

iShots: Winter at the Beach

For this week's collection of iShots, Robert Castro zooms in on one of the reasons we love living in Sarasota: Spending winter days at its beaches.

01/03/2014 By robertc

Article

Only in Sarasota: North Lido Key Beach Pavilion

This month, artist John Pirman illustrates the North Lido Key Beach Pavilion.

12/02/2013 Illustrations by John Pirman

Article

Photo of the Week: Lightning Touches Down

This stunning shot by Duane Schoon captures a bolt of lightning just as it hits the horizon and bounces back up into the clouds.

10/24/2013 By taylorm