Lido Beach to reopen Saturday

Lido Beach will reopen to the public Saturday, Nov. 2 following significant effects from hurricanes Helene and Milton in the past month.

The Lido Beach Pavilion parking lot, beach access walkways, public restrooms and concession stand will be open and lifeguards will be on duty.

Buckled concrete sidewalks were removed and replaced with new concrete slabs. Washed out beach access points were cleared of storm debris and restored for pedestrians. An exposed cavity beneath a seawall was backfilled with sand. The restrooms and concession area also were deep-cleaned.

The sand removed from roadways immediately following the back-to-back hurricanes and staged in the Lido Beach Pavilion parking lot, have been relocated to the east side of the parking lot and cordoned off.

Some areas near the beach may still be closed to the public due to safety concerns. Beachgoers are urged to obey signs and stay behind caution tape and barricades, including areas in the parking lot.

North Lido Beach and South Lido Beach at Ted Sperling Park are still closed.

Reservations are anticipated to resume Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the EcoRover, a beach accessibility chair that promotes independence for individuals with disabilities. The EcoRover is available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at no cost for up to four hours. For inquiries and reservations, email [email protected] or call 941-263-6299 at least 24 hours in advance.

To help alleviate traffic congestion, visitors are encouraged to ride the free Bay Runner trolley to Lido Beach. Route, hours and additional information are available at SarasotaBayRunner.com.