Lido Key & St. Armands Homes for Sale & Living Guide
Lido Key and St. Armands Key sit just across the John Ringling Causeway from downtown Sarasota, with Gulf beaches and the shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle. Whether you're buying, selling or relocating, we're Eric and Traci Bolen of Sand + Sea Homes with eXp Realty, and we'd love to help.
Living here
Life on Lido Key and St. Armands
Lido Key and St. Armands Key are both part of the City of Sarasota in Sarasota County. St. Armands Key is a smaller island in Sarasota Bay, home to the shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle, and Lido Key is the Gulf-front barrier island just west of it. Lido Beach and Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach offer Gulf beaches and a nature trail through mangroves. Downtown Sarasota is a short drive over the John Ringling Causeway. See our Sarasota guide and our Downtown Sarasota guide.
Living here
Neighborhoods
You'll find Gulf-front and bay-view condos on Lido Key, and single-family homes, many on canals or near the Circle, on St. Armands.
Market
Home Types and Prices
You'll find condos, single-family homes and waterfront estates.
Redfin's Lido Key neighborhood page currently shows an unusual September 2026 reading (a median above $6 million on 33 sales with a one-day median market time, up more than 190% from a year earlier), which looks like a one-off batch of sales rather than a normal month, so we don't quote it here. Ask us for current comps on the exact street or building.
Selling? See our selling page or get a free home value estimate.
Before you buy
Flood Zones, Insurance and Condos
Flood zones. Check each property's FEMA flood zone, elevation certificate and claims history, and get flood quotes before you make an offer.
Insurance. Get quotes early. See whether Florida home insurance rates are coming down.
Condos. Review milestone inspections, reserve studies and any special assessments. Start with what to know before buying a Florida condo.
Rentals. Short-term rental rules vary by city, county and association. Confirm them before buying for rental income, and read buying a second home or investment property.
Full cost picture. See the hidden costs of buying a home in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte County.
Education
Schools
Public schools zoned for homes in Lido Key and St. Armands, from the official district zone maps and locators (checked Oct 20, 2026):
Elementary: Southside Elementary School
Middle: Booker Middle School
High: Booker High School
Districts: Sarasota County Schools.
Sarasota County choice options include Pine View School in Osprey, the district's gifted magnet for grades 2-12 (eligibility testing required), and Booker Middle School's audition-based Visual and Performing Arts magnet. Which school a home is zoned for depends on the exact address, and boundaries change, so always confirm with the district before you buy.
Commute & travel
Getting Around
The John Ringling Causeway connects the islands to downtown Sarasota, and Longboat Key is to the north. Expect seasonal traffic around St. Armands Circle.
Your local team
Why Work With Sand + Sea Homes
We're Eric and Traci Bolen, a husband-and-wife team of REALTORS with eXp Realty. We help buyers compare Lido Key condos and St. Armands homes, including flood, insurance and condo details, and we help sellers price well. If you're new to the area, our buying page walks you through the process, and our step-by-step buying timeline shows what to expect.
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Ready to explore Lido Key & St. Armands? Call or text Eric & Traci at (941) 352-2121, search the homes above, or get your home's value.
Questions
Lido Key & St. Armands FAQ
Are Lido Key and St. Armands in the City of Sarasota?
Yes. Both are part of the City of Sarasota, connected to downtown by the John Ringling Causeway.
How much does a home cost on Lido Key or St. Armands?
Redfin's latest Lido Key reading looks unusual, so we don't quote it. Prices vary widely between condos and waterfront homes; ask us for current comps.
What is St. Armands Circle?
St. Armands Circle is a shopping and dining district on St. Armands Key, between downtown Sarasota and Lido Beach.
Do I need flood insurance in Lido Key and St. Armands?
It depends on the property. Homes in FEMA high-risk flood zones with a mortgage typically need flood insurance. Check the flood zone and get quotes before you make an offer.
Which schools serve Lido Key and St. Armands?
Zoned public schools in Lido Key and St. Armands include elementary: Southside Elementary School; middle: Booker Middle School; high: Booker High School (official district zone data, checked Oct 20, 2026). The assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm with the district.
