Sarasota County, Florida ~ Boat Ramps

 

 

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Blackburn Point Park
421 Blackburn Point Road
Sarasota, FL 34229

GPS 27° 10'46.40" N    82° 29'31.81" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA Venice, Roberts Bay 8725889

 

Blackburn Point boat ramp at the southern end of Sarasota Bay offers; Single launching lanes 24' in width, non-floating courtesy dock, 55 paved boat trailer parking spaces, couple of small picnic pavilions with grills up near the front and restrooms.

 

 

 

Centennial Park Boat Ramp
1059 North Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236

GPS 27° 20'45.33" N    82°32'54.47" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 27° 20'47.91" N    82°32'49.61" W
( Entrance to park )

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NOAA Sarasota 8726083

 

The Centennial Park boat ramp complex is 10 acres in size along Sarasota Bay and offers; 3 double lane boat ramps, courtesy docks, about 70 paved boat trailer parking spaces, easy access to the Gulf of Mexico waters through New Pass, hand launching of kayaks & canoes and restrooms.

 

 

 

Higel Marine Park Boat Ramp
1250 Tarpon Center Drive
Venice, FL 34285

GPS 27° 06'29.80" N    82° 27'42.64" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA Venice, Roberts Bay 8725889

 

Higel Park sits on 3 acres along Roberts Bay. Owned by the City of Venice Higel Park is operated by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation. Amenities include; double lane ramp, non-floating courtesy docks, hand launching of kayaks & canoes, picnic pavilion with tables, bbq grill and restrooms. The facility offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico waters through Venice Inlet.

 

 

 

 

Indian Mound Park Boat Ramp
210 Winson Avenue
Englewood, FL 34223

GPS 26° 57'28.56" N    82° 21'44.92" W
( Park entrance )

GPS 26° 57'28.56" N    82° 21'44.92" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA Englewood, Lemon Bay 8725747

 

Located on Lemon Bay and occupying 10 acres, Indian Mound Park offers; 2 wide launching lanes, non-floating courtesy docks, hand launching of canoes & kayaks, large picnic pavilion, about 37 boat trailer parking spaces and restrooms located at the picnic pavilion.

 

 

 

Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp
1700 Ken Thompson Parkway
Lido Key, FL 34236

GPS 27° 20'01.17" N    82° 34'29.35" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 27° 20'04.88" N    82° 34'32.77" W
( Entrance to park )

GPS 27° 20'12.04" N    82° 34'32.29" W
( Small fishing pier )

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NOAA Sarasota 8726083

 

Ken Thompson Park sits on 92 acres along Sarasota Bay. Ken Thompson is owned by the City of Sarasota and is operated by Sarasota County Parks & Recreation.
The facility offers; (6) six launching lanes, courtesy docks, hand launching of canoes & kayaks, pavilions, playground, two small fishing docks on northern side of the park and restrooms.

 

 

 

Loreto Boat Ramp
800 Loreto Court
Nokomis, FL 34275

GPS 27° 07'35.38" N    82° 26'29.70" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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Parking appears to be limited, unsure whether the area accross street is for ramp use.

Located on Dona Bay

 

 

 

Manasota Beach Boat Ramp
8570 Manasota Key Road
Englewood, FL 34223

GPS 27° 00'36.77" N    82° 24'37.52" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 27° 00'37.37" N    82° 24'42.56" W
( Entrance to parking for boat ramp )

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NOAA Englewood, Lemon Bay 8725747

 

Manasota Beach boat ramp is on 21 acres along Lemon Bay and offers; boat ramp, courtesy docks, hand launching of canoes & kayaks, picnicking, pavilions and restrooms.

 

 

 

 

Marina Park Boat Ramp ~ AKA North Port Marina
7030 Chancellor Boulevard
North Port, FL 34287

GPS 27° 02'00.97" N    82° 14'59.66" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA El Jobean, Myakka River 8725769

 

Marina Park owned by the City of Northport is operated by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation and sits on 8/10ths of an acre along the Myakkahatchee Waterway and offers; boat ramp, courtesy dock, parking for about 15 boat trailers, fishing and small picnic pavilion.

 

 

 

Nokomis Boat Ramp
100 Casey Key Road
Casey Key, Nokomis, FL 34275

GPS 27° 07'42.12" N    82° 28'13.79" W
( Waters edge on ramp )

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NOAA Venice, Roberts Bay 8725889

 

The Nokomis boat ramp on Casey Key offers; 2 launching lanes and courtesy docks, parking for 25 - 30 boat trailers, small picnic shelters & port-o-lets.

 

 

Pinecraft Park Hand Launch
1420 Gilbert Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34239

GPS 27° 19'09.35" N    82° 30'15.48" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA Hayden Roberts Bay, FL 8726045

 

Along the Phillippi River and offering; hand launching of kayaks & canoes, picnic pavilions, playground and restrooms.

 

Snook Haven Park Boat Ramp ~ Small Boats ~ Hand Launch
5000 East Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34292

941-485-7221

GPS 27° 05'57.80" N    82° 20'04.54" W

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NOAA Myakka River, Us 41, FL 8725837

 

Please be sure to check that the ramp is open before going, frequent special events close the ramp. The ramp is appropriate for small boats only. 941-485-7221
A $5 launch fee applies for boats or kayaks, if they come by trailer to the park.

 

Turtle Beach Boat Ramp
Turtle Beach Road & Midnight Pass Road
Siesta Key, FL 34242

GPS 27° 13'04.90" N    82° 30'57.94" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 27° 13'10.97" N    82° 30'55.48" W
( Entrance to park )

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NOAA Venice, Roberts Bay 8725889

 

Turtle Beach boat ramp sits on 17 acres and offers; 2 distinctly separate boat ramps, courtesy docks, parking for 25 boat trailers, hand launching of canoes and kayaks, reservable picnic shelters, grills, beach access, playground and restrooms.

 

 

Vamo Primitive Ramp ~ Hand Launch
700 Vamo Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231

GPS 27° 13'08.15" N    82° 30'06.08" W

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NOAA Venice, Roberts Bay 8725889

 

Not paved, no facilities, limited parking, hand launching canoes / kayaks into Little Sarasota Bay near the Bird Keys.

 

Venice Marina Boat Ramp Park
301 East Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
The above address may not populate well in some devices!

GPS 27° 06'07.33" N    82° 26'29.08" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 27° 06'00.53" N    82° 26'25.57" W

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NOAA Venice, Roberts Bay 8725889

 

Venice Marina Boat Ramp Park sits on 3 acres along the ICW and is owned by West Coast Inland Navigational District. The area offers; 2 lane boat ramp, non-floating courtesy docks, parking for about 40 boat trailers, hand launching of kayaks & canoes, picnic area and restrooms which are located in the park behind the railroad cars.

 

 

 

 

 

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