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$9,900 / Month

1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208

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Sarasota, FL 34236

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941-224-8737

  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    1,421 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Public Beach Waterfront
  • Water Views
  • Fitness Center
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208
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About This Home

Available Now

Available Dec 1st,2026!!! This fully furnished seasonal rental at 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr APT 208 offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle on Lido Key. Located just steps from the beach,this well-appointed condo features in-unit laundry,a comfortable and open living layout,and is move-in ready for seasonal enjoyment. Residents have access to all community amenities,providing a true resort-style experience,while enjoying the convenience of walking directly to the ocean and nearby attractions. This is an ideal seasonal retreat in one of Sarasota’s most desirable beachfront locations. No pets permitted. High Season Rate: $9,500. MLS# A4677914

1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr is a condo located in Sarasota County and the 34236 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1974

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Walk-In Closet 2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Turnkey Entry on the 2nd floor

Interior Spaces

Wood Flooring Family Room Off Kitchen Crown Molding Dining Room 1,421 Sq Ft Home 13-Story Property

Kitchen

Built-In Oven Freezer Microwave Dishwasher

Laundry

Laundry Room Dryer Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 11/21/25 Application Fee: 0 Assessor Parcel Number 2017031009 The owner pays for cable TV, electricity, gas, grounds care, internet, laundry, pool maintenance, recreational, security, water Residential Lease

Lot Details

100 Feet of Public Beach Waterfront 3.56 Acre Lot

Outdoor Features

Patio Outdoor Storage

Parking

1 Carport Space

Pool

Heated In Ground Pool

Schools

Sarasota Middle School Sarasota High School

Utilities

Central Air

Views

Water Pool

Community Details

Amenities

Clubhouse Elevator Laundry Facilities Community Storage Space

Overview

Property has a Home Owners Association Linda White Association, Phone Number (941) 388-4567 High-Rise Community Lido Beach Club Community Lido Beach Club Subdivision

Pet Policy

No Pets Allowed

Recreation

Fitness Center Community Pool Recreation Facilities

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $0

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Taymer Graham | PREFERRED SHORE LLC
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    Stellar MLS
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Under 30 minutes

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City - Sarasota

Welcome to Sarasota, where coastal beauty meets cultural excellence along Florida's Gulf Coast. This waterfront city offers rental options from downtown apartments to beachfront communities. Current rental trends show average prices ranging from $1,306 for studios to $2,952 for three-bedroom homes, with most areas experiencing modest price adjustments over the past year. The downtown district centers around Main Street and Palm Avenue, while the tree-lined streets of Laurel Park feature historic architecture. Siesta Key and Lido Key complement the mainland with their white-sand beaches and residential communities.

Sarasota's rich cultural heritage shines through the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the historic Sarasota Opera House. The city embraces its circus history as the former winter headquarters of the Ringling Bros. Circus. Nature enthusiasts can explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or spend time at numerous public parks and beaches. St.

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Amenities
  • Waterfront
  • Pool
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Ringling Coll. of Art & Design
Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
New College of Florida
Drive: 15 min 6.9 mi
SCF, Sarasota, Bradentown
Drive: 25 min 12.1 mi
SCF, Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch
Drive: 30 min 15.6 mi
1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208 is within 12 minutes or 5.2 miles from Ringling Coll. of Art & Design. It is also near New College of Florida and SCF, Sarasota, Bradentown.
Transportation

1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208 is near Sarasota/Bradenton International, located 7.8 miles or 17 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Sarasota/Bradenton International
 Drive: 17 min 7.8 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
0 / 100

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83 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
St. Armands Circle
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Siesta Village Plaza
Drive: 21 min 9.3 mi
1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208 has 2 shopping centers within 9.3 miles, which is about a 21-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Mote Marine Aquarium
 Drive: 7 min 2.4 mi
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
 Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
 Drive: 13 min 5.8 mi
Phillippi Estate Park
 Drive: 19 min 8.8 mi
Red Bug Slough Preserve
 Drive: 22 min 10.3 mi
1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208 has 5 parks within 10.3 miles, including Mote Marine Aquarium, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Sarasota Jungle Gardens.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Doctors Hospital of Sarasota
Drive: 23 min 11.3 mi
1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208 is 5.3 miles from Sarasota Memorial Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Governmental U.S. Coast Guard
Drive: 77 min 52.3 mi
MacDill Air Force Base
Drive: 92 min 61.0 mi
1212 Benjamin Franklin Dr Unit 208 is 52.3 miles from Governmental U.S. Coast Guard, and is convenient to other military bases, including MacDill Air Force Base.

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