1102 Benjamin Franklin Drive #308
Sarasota, FL 34236

Ready to live the beach life? Welcome home to this 2 bedroom 2 bath split floor plan unit located in the BEACHFRONT community of Lido Surf and Sand It's perfect for a year-round home or vacation beach getaway! This unit has 2 private bedroom suites with updated full baths. Spacious living area, open kitchen, solid surface counters, and stainless steel appliances, a brand new HVAC system 12/2023. There are 107 units in the Lido Surf & Sand community and only 6 can make the outstanding claim of having 1120 sq. ft. of open Lani space. With a whole exterior wall of hurricane-rated pocketing sliding doors which open up to this extra 1120 sq ft makes a great extension to indoor-outdoor living, perfect for entertaining or just relaxing with a cool drink while enjoying the Gulf views. You'll enjoy the private beach access with a beautiful heated community pool and spa right at the edge of Lido Beach. Enjoy the outdoor grilling and seating area with friends and family. In addition, some other amenities included are beach chairs, a social/card room, library, shuffleboard, climate-controlled storage, and enclosed underground parking. After enjoying a leisurely walk on the beach stop by the fitness center for a quick work out then head out to the pool for some relaxation or walk across the street to a nature preserve park, where you can kayak, paddleboard, or go fishing. Condo quarterly fees include a fitness center, library, community center, pool, cable, internet, water, sewer, trash as well as grounds, building, and pool/spa maintenance. Take a walk or bike ride to the World Famous St. Armand's Circle which is a few blocks away from Lido Surf and Sand where you can enjoy shopping, fine art, amazing restaurants, entertainment, and a wide variety of specialty shops. Downtown Sarasota and the Arts District are minutes away. Sarasota is currently ranked #3 in the US for the best city to live in. Come and enjoy your little piece of paradise! Some photos have been virtually staged and the unit was freshly painted after the pictures were taken.