Sarasota Man Dies in Lido Beach Tragedy

On Sunday, March 23, 2025, a Sarasota resident suffered a medical emergency while swimming north of Lido Public Beach. Beachgoers nearby pulled him from the water, and the Sarasota County Fire Department arrived quickly and performed life-saving measures. Despite these efforts, the individual died from drowning. No further details about the incident have been provided.



Source: Sarasota Police Department

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Mar 23, 2025 at 6:48 PM Police

North Port, FL

2099 Adams Lane Sarasota, FL

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