"On Siesta Key's south end, this intimate bayside charmer is one of Florida's most romantic retreats." Full review

"This Siesta Key resort's pet-friendly policy draws animal lovers to its sublimely peaceful 20-suite complex overlooking the bay and the gulf." Full review

"An intimate retreat with five cottages, as well as five rooms in a more modern building."

"Reminiscent of a quieter time, many of the cottages at this friendly, affordable, family- and pet-friendly resort date to the 1940s, a romantic plus for yesteryear lovers." Full review

"Superb gulf views can be found at this stylish beachfront resort. In the South Tower, the majority of rooms have beach and gulf views." Full review

"It's far from offering luxury, but the owners are generally conscientious, with fabrics and furnishings replaced as needed. " Full review

"Modern, elegant rooms in a variety of sizes, most with kitchenettes or microwaves. Rooms in the south tower offer views over the sand or the city skyline. $189."

"The 222-room, upper-mid-range Lido Beach Resort is located on Lido Key on the Gulf of Mexico, off the coast of Sarasota." Full review

"Located on the island of Lido Key in Sarasota, Florida, the Lido Beach Resort is a beachfront property right on the Gulf of Mexico." Full review