Experience sweeping Gulf panoramas from this 12th-floor ocean-view condo at 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr, Unit 1205, on Lido Key, Sarasota 34236. Bright, open living and dining areas flow to a private balcony perfect for sunset watching and coastal breezes. The well-planned kitchen offers ample storage and stone counters; the spacious bedroom suite features generous closets and an updated bath. Building amenities include direct beach access, heated seaside pool, fitness room, club/meeting space, on-site management, secure lobby, and assigned covered parking. Minutes to St. Armands Circle, dining, boutiques, and downtown Sarasota arts. Whether a full-time residence or a lock-and-leave retreat, this residence combines effortless beachfront living with outstanding convenience. Maintenance fee typically covers building insurance, water/sewer/trash, cable/internet, and common-area care (verify). Pet and rental policies per association. Highlights: Gulf & beach views - Private balcony - Elevator building with security - Heated pool & fitness - Covered parking - Prime Lido Key location near St. Armands & downtown.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15' x 14.6'
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 3
- Living Room Dimensions: 19' x 15.3'
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Dry Bar
- Open Floorplan
- Stone Counters
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Furnished Description: Negotiable
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile
- Window Features: Aluminum Frames
Appliances
- Convection Oven
- Cooktop
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Exhaust Fan
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Laundry Features: Common Area, Corridor Access, Laundry Room
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11.7' x 12.3'
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Balcony
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Land Info
Waterfront and Water Access
- Water Features: Gulf/Ocean, Gulf/Ocean Front, Water Access
- Beach Front
- Waterfront Feet: 200
Pool and Spa
- Pool Features: Heated, In Ground, Outside Bath Access
Garage and Parking
Home Features
- View: Bay/Harbor - Partial, Gulf/Ocean - Partial, Gulf/Ocean to Bay, City, Water
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Lobby Key Required, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Storage
- Association Fee: 4024
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Taxes, Pool, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Maintenance, Management, Recreational Facilities
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1341
- Association Name: Ashley Allain
- Association Phone: 9413881154
- Pets Allowed: Breed Restrictions
- Pet Description: Ask Agent
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 12
Amenities and Community Features
- Lobby Key Required
- Pool
- Recreation Facilities
- Storage
- Community Features: Fitness Center, Handicap Modified, Pool, Sidewalks, Wheelchair Access
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 3 Months
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 3056
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: Drive along Lido Beach Ben Franklin Drive south and the entrance right before the Ritz Carlton Beach Club and Residences
- Tax Year: 2025
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34236 - Sarasota
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: LIDO BEACH CLUB
- Parcel Number: 2017031096
- Subdivision: LIDO BEACH CLUB
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1116
- Year Built: 1973
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1316
- Building Name: LIDO BEACH CLUB
- Construction Materials: Concrete
- Direction Faces: South
- Foundation Details: Block
- Levels: One
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Age: 53
- Property Condition: Completed
- Roof: Concrete
- Levels or Stories: One
- Total Area Sqft: 1116
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Available
- Electricity Connected
- Sewer Available
- Sewer Connected
- Water Available
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public
