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Lido Beach Resort

Lido Beach Resort. The resort is located at 700 Benjamin Franklin Dr, which is about a 15 minute drive from the airport. Navigate here for a full list of resort activities, such as the pool, private beach and fitness center, or here for nearby St. Armands Circle activities and restaurants.

Check-in starts at 4:00 pm. An earlier check-in may be accommodated if you call ahead. Lido Beach Resort is located on Lido Key in Sarasota with its own private beach, and plenty of spaces to walk or relax as well if you are not able to check in early. The resort staff will ask for a credit card from everyone to keep on file for incidentals or, if applicable, your extended stay nights.

Check-out is at 11:00 am on the day of your departure. If you are leaving Sarasota on Thursday, you will want to check out of your room before attending the day's events with TCT. The staff will be happy to store your luggage until you return, or you can bring it with you to our meeting space.

Parking. Complimentary parking passes are available at Lido Beach Resort for retreat attendees at check-in.

What to Pack. The retreat is a time set aside for you to rest and be comfortable. Pack for what you deem comfortable. Our times together will be casual and include group gatherings to hear network updates and encouragement from the Word, evening dinners in smaller groups, free time as a large group on the Gulf, or the pool, or on your own with a book and the breeze. Please note the beach and water will be warm and suitable for swimming.

Getting Around. You will want to make plans for your transportation to and from the airport to the Lido Beach Resort. For all travel throughout the retreat to meals or meetings, you are encouraged to take advantage of carpooling among fellow TCT members with rentals or Uber/Lyft ride sharing. There is also a free shuttle option.

Free Shuttles. The Lido Beach Resort (lodging) will provide complimentary shuttle service to and from St. Armands Circle (restaurants) between the hours of 8:30 AM and 10:30 PM, on demand. Shuttles will hold approximately 6-12 people at a time. Shuttle service will make continuous runs until all attendees have been transported. To request a shuttle, please call (800) 441-2113.

We’ve assembled this list of local area attractions and extra optional activities. Not all of the local attractions are operating with normal hours yet. See also the interactive map below with restaurants included. This map will be updated with new suggestions continually.

Don’t forget your swimsuit! The average high in October is 85° and the Gulf water is 81°

*Schedule is subject to change.

Tuesday, October 10

“Welcome One Another as Christ Has Welcomed You”

3:30pm Early Registration for First-time Guests

3:45pm Gathering for First-time Guests

4:15pm Registration

4:45pm Welcome - Opening Session: “Encouragement to Rest”

6:00pm Gather with Dinner Leads

6:30pm Dinner (Locations Vary)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11

“SATISFIED AND SENT”

8:00-9:00am Breakfast

9:05am Welcome

9:50am Session 2: “Satisfied: The Joy of David as a Repentant Sinner” (Kenny Stokes)

10:50am Breakout Sessions / Kathy Stokes, Banyan Room /Justin Perry, Royal Palm Ballroom

12:30pm Lunch

1:30pm Recreation

6:00pm Leave for Dinner

6:30pm Dinner (Locations Vary)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

“Sent”

8:00-8:50am Breakfast

9:00am Welcome

9:35am Session 3 : “Sent to Encourage”

10:15am Session 4: “Sent to Love”

10:45am Looking Forward to 2024

11:30am Conclusion