A wooden footbridge leading to the beach

Lido Key Archives

Longboat Key RED TIDE UPDATE 7/31/2021

We continue to monitor red tide conditions on the island. The latest update and reporting from FWC has indicated high concentrations in the Sarasota and Manatee County area, including Longboat Key. The link to FWC’s red tide status is https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/ We continue to… Read More

Planning A Vacation Makes You Happier

It’s been a very long year for most of us.  Social, school and family activities have been cancelled, many businesses are still closed or have limited hours, and we have all had to make changes to our everyday life.  To say its been… Read More

Restoring Traveler Confidence

“What’s it like down there?”  Other than beautiful, Longboat Key is safe… and our vacation rentals clean. We know travelers want to know more, especially as we approach winter, and our guests are still on the fence about cancelling existing bookings or making… Read More

COVID-19 Executive Orders For Vacation Rentals (Expired)

The State Department of Business and Professional Regulation approved the county’s plan to open short term vacation rentals under the following conditions:  Reservations cannot be accepted from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Check in/check out and payment and… Read More

Here Are the Top 3 Sarasota Gardens

Do you love spending time outside and discovering new things in nature? If so, Sarasota is the place for you. Our lovely Florida city is filled with splendid attractions and gorgeous sites, including gardens! In this blog, we’ll tell you all… Read More