Property
ActiveCondo
1/12
$4,500

1 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DRIVE 93

Sarasota, FL 34236
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,389
SqFt
2
Acres
STELLAR
#A4694727
Updated: Jun 24, 2026, 4:08pm

Property Description

Seasonal or Annual rental - 12 month lease furnished. 9th floor Lido Beach condo offers outstanding south west facing views of the Gulf of Mexico, Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle. Your private beach get-away! A private 40 ft. balcony takes you outdoors along the length of the unit. The primary bedroom with a King sized bed offers direct gulf front views to the west and north. The guest bedroom has twin full size beds. The living room sofa converts to a queen sleeper bed. The dining and living room are equipped with slider doors to the expansive balcony providing lots of natural light. The kitchen has new appliances and tile flooring throughout. There is no laundry system in the unit, but it is just down the hallway to 2 shared washer/dryers. One covered carport comes with the rental. This treasured building is a landmark on Lido Key, across from Lido Beach, and one block from St Armands Circle where you can take part in shopping and dining. Come to Lido Beach to stroll the sugary white sands, bike or kayak among the mangroves in South Lido Park. Seasonal rental rate is 8000/mo. 3 month minimum required.
Included Appliances
DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator

Property Details

Highlights
View
Yes
Interior
Appliances
DishwasherMicrowaveRangeRefrigerator
Bathrooms Total Decimal
2
Building Area Total
1669
Cooling
Central Air
Floor Number
9
Flooring
CarpetLaminateTile
Furnished
Partially
Heating
CentralElectric
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s)Crown MoldingLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Main FloorStone CountersWalk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Common AreaSame Floor As Condo UnitWasher Hookup
Living Area
1389
Rooms Total
6
Window Features
Shutters
Construction
Building Area Source
Public Records
Building Area Units
Square Feet
Direction Faces
West
Levels
One
Living Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Units
Square Feet
Stories Total
13
Year Built
1968
Site & Exterior
Additional Water Information
Directly across the street from Lido Beachwith unobstructed views.
Carport Spaces
Yes
Covered Spaces
Yes
Exterior Features
BalconyLightingSliding DoorsStorage
I D X Participation
Yes
Lot Features
CoastalConstruction Control LineCity LotNear Public Transit
Lot Size Acres
2
Lot Size Area
Yes
Lot Size Square Feet
Yes
Lot Size Units
Square Feet
Parking Features
AssignedCoveredGuestOff Street
Patio And Porch Features
Covered
Road Frontage Type
Street Paved
Road Surface Type
Paved
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Public
View
PoolWater
Water Body Name
GULF OF MEXICO
Water Source
Public
Water View
Yes
Financials
Application Fee
150
Availability Date
2026-07-01
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft
3.24
Contract Status Change Date
2026-06-06
Current Price
4500
Feed Types
BBO
Lease Amount Frequency
Annually
Long Term
Yes
Minimum Lease
1-2 Years
Owner Name
ON RECORD
Owner Pays
Common Area MaintenanceGrounds CareManagementPest Control
Parcel Number
2015161046
Seasonal Rent
8000

Neighborhood & Lifestyle

Community & Association
Association Amenities
Elevator(s)Fitness CenterLaundryMaintenancePoolRecreation FacilitiesStorage
Association Approval Required
Yes
Association Name
St Armands Towers North / Al Menasco
Association Phone
941-388-2922
Community Features
Association Recreation - OwnedFitness CenterPool
M L S Area Major
34236 - Sarasota
S W Subdiv Community Name
St Armand Towers
Subdivision Name
ST ARMAND TOWERS NORTH
Schools
Ratings
Elementary
Southside Elementary
Middle
Booker Middle
High
Sarasota High
Listing provided courtesy of STELLAR via IDX. Updated: Jun 24, 2026, 4:08pm.
Margaret Young

Listing Agent

JENNETTE PROPERTIES, INC.

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