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Beat the Summer Heat at Lido Beach
John Pirman sketches the colorful umbrella and powdery white sand.

Lido Beach
Image: John Pirman
There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than to cool off on the shores of Lido Beach, a favorite among Sarasota locals. Whether you’re staking an umbrella in the powdery white sand and wading into the Gulf or tying up a boat and hopping in, the waters will not disappoint.