Located at the southwestern end of the island of Lido Key, South Lido Nature Park has a one-mile-long and narrow situated at the western end of the city of Sarasota and faces the Gulf of Mexico. Also known as Ted Sperling Park, South Lido Nature Park is spread across 100 acres – it has beautiful white sand, is backed by many mangrove trees and old fallen tree stumps. South Lido Nature Park is filled with families, boaters, kayakers, paddle boarders, and fishermen. South Lido Nature Park is a family-friendly beach as it features spacious picnic areas and is a 15-minute walk from the very famous St. Armands Circle area.