Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort commands the longest stretch of private beach on Sarasota’s Lido Key—which means that Florida gulf coast waters, sunshine, and palms lend a tropical tone to every affair held in the 4,000 square feet of outdoor event space. Indoors, guests get down to business in a dozen eighth-floor rooms decorated in a West Indies style, in everything from four boardrooms to the Royal Palm Ballroom. Support ranges from in-house meeting specialists to state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.

For overnighters, the 222 accommodations address a variety of needs, including rooms with kitchenettes and condo-style suites. The incentives go on to encompass the resort’s Tiki Bar, Cafe Lido, and Lido Grille; two beachside pools and three Jacuzzis; a 24-hour fitness center; and shuttle service to and from the upscale shops and restaurants of St. Armands Circle.