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Chris A.
May 2, 20213 min read
Weirdest, Kitschiest, Coolest Drink and Eating Spots in Sarasota
Enjoy exploring the weirdest, kitschiest and coolest spots in Sarasota
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Chris A.
Apr 18, 20213 min read
A Week of Free Things to Do While in the Sarasota Area
Outside of the beaches, window shopping St. Armands or downtown and exploring the three island parks there's lots of FREE things to do here
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Chris A.
Mar 28, 20213 min read
All 38 Food and Drink Options on Lido Key and St. Armands
With 38 different places to get food and drinks there's something for everyone. from pricey restaurants to hamburger joints, great sunset
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Chris A.
Mar 18, 20213 min read
If You Only Had One Day on Lido Key What Would You Do?
If you only had one day to spend on Lido Key how would you be sure to hit the highlights?
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Chris A.
Mar 4, 20213 min read
Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Lido Key Area
Up until the 1920's St. Armands was only accessible by boat. The first homesteader was Charles A. St. Amand
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Chris A.
Feb 20, 20213 min read
Celebrate the Moment at one of St. Armand's 5 Best Bars
Now that the restaurants / bars have safely reopened it's time to toast our good fortune and have ourselves a stiff drink for making it...
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Chris A.
Aug 21, 20203 min read
Speak the Lido Key Lingo
We have our own language on Lido Key and I find that there are a number of expressions and terms that are used that can be a bit nonsensical
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Chris A.
Aug 18, 20204 min read
How to Avoid Disappointment When Renting a Vacation Property
Having stayed in numerous vacation properties and also being a successful owner-operator of short term vacation rentals I've compiled a few
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Chris A.
Aug 6, 20203 min read
Rare Gems on Lido Key
Like the thrill of finding a rare gem, the three threatened species of birds nesting on North Lido Beach are ours to cherish or ours to lose
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Chris A.
Aug 2, 20202 min read
Tunneling on Lido Key
Lido Key provides some of the best kayaking (and SUP) in the state of Florida and the mangrove tunnels at Ted Sperling Park are the the...
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Chris A.
Jul 7, 20202 min read
Circus History at your Feet
We can thank John Ringling (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baileys Circus) for creating a lasting legacy that characterizes our city to this...
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Chris A.
Jun 27, 20204 min read
Cool Cocktails at Cool Lido Key Beach Bars
What beach is complete without a beach bar? And when in paradise, and a beach is nearby, what better opportunity for cool refreshments...
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Chris A.
Jun 21, 20202 min read
Day 5 The Bridge - Five Best Walks in Five Days on Lido Key
On Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise and Day 2 we toured the Lido Shores neighborhood where the Umbrella House is located....
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Chris A.
Jun 20, 20202 min read
Day 4 Downtown Night Views - Five Best Walks in Five Days on Lido Key
On Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise and Day 2 we walked the Lido Shores neighborhood where the Umbrella House is located....
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Chris A.
Jun 19, 20203 min read
Day 3 Mermaids - Five Best Walks in Five Days on Lido Key
On Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise and Day 2 we walked the Lido Shores neighborhood where the Umbrella House is. On Day...
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Chris A.
Jun 18, 20202 min read
Day 2 Umbrella House - Five Best Walks in Five Days on Lido Key
In Day 1 we walked to Ted Sperling Park for Sunrise. In this blog we'll be walking to the Lido Key neighborhood of Lido Shores on the...
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Chris A.
Jun 17, 20202 min read
Day 1 Sunrise - Five Best Walks in Five Days on Lido Key
If you are trying to get in your steps, miles or just exploring the area, Lido Key is an extremely pedestrian and runner friendly island....
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Chris A.
Jun 12, 20203 min read
Lido Key Florida Parks - Part 3 Ken Thompson Park
In Part 1 I covered Ted Sperling Park on the south end of Lido Key and in Part 2 I covered North Lido Beach. In this blog I'll cover Ken...
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