Boat ramps on Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay has 9 open public boat ramps in the FWC inventory.
- 9 are listed as free (100%, against 68% statewide).
- 1 is listed as open 24 hours (11%).
- FWC lists 18 launch lanes at 5 ramps; the most is 6 at Sarasota Centennial Park.
- 159 trailer parking spaces are listed across 5 ramps; Sarasota Centennial Park has the most (77).
- Restrooms: 6 with flush toilets.
- All 9 launch into salt or brackish water.
- 4 are hand-launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard).
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| Coquina Beach Boat Ramp North | Bradenton Beach | Free | 2 | – | 20 | No restroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coquina Beach Boat Ramp South | Bradenton Beach | Free | 4 | – | 24 | Flush toilets |
| Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp | Sarasota | Free | 5 | 24 hours | 30 | Flush toilets |
| Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach | Sarasota | Free | – | Daylight hours | – | Flush toilets |
| Linley Street Boat Launch (No Trailer Parking) | Longboat Key | Free | 1 | Posted hours | 0 | No restroom |
| Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch | Longboat Key | Free | – | Daylight hours | 0 | Flush toilets |
| Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access | Longboat Key | Free | – | Posted hours | 0 | No restroom |
| Sarasota Centennial Park | Sarasota | Free | 6 | Posted hours | 77 | Flush toilets |
| Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch | Sarasota | Free | – | Posted hours | 8 | Flush toilets |