Located at the southern tip of Ben Franklin Drive, South Lido Key offers a harmonious setting blending nature, beaches, and residential opportunities—including the remarkable Beach Residences of The Ritz-Carlton. Surrounded by four bodies of water—the Gulf of Mexico, Big Pass, Sarasota Bay and Brushy Bayou—South Lido Key features a lush, active park on its western border, where towering trees, picnic pavilions, and an abundance of recreational activities are enjoyed by local but also by recreational boaters who pull up and relax along the shore while taking in breathtaking views of nature and downtown Sarasota's vibrant skyline. ... more.Residence options on South Lido Key range from high end luxury condominiums with five star amenities, custom homes by signature architects, mid-rise condos off the beach to classic Florida beach bungalows. This assortment of properties makes Sarasota's South Lido Key a unique community that is full of life and beauty.