• Where is South Lido Park located?
    • South Lido Park is located on Benjamin Franklin Drive in Sarasota County.
    • It is a waterfront park on Lido Key, just north of Big Sarasota Pass.
  • Who originally owned the land that is now South Lido Park?
    • The land was originally owned by Otto Schmidt Zoldan, a pioneer who applied for a homestead at the southern tip of Lido Key in 1904.
    • His claim was granted in 1910 and included most of the land that is now South Lido Park.
  • What was Lido Key originally called?
    • Lido Key was originally known as Sarasota Key.
    • It was renamed during the Ringling Isles development in the 1920s.
  • When was South Lido Park established?
    • South Lido Park was established in 1974.
  • What activities are available at South Lido Park?
    • The park features:
      • Trails for walking and exploration
      • Picnic areas for visitors
      • Bird-watching opportunities
      • Kayaking for water enthusiasts
      • Swimming in the coastal waters

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