Philippe Creek Boat Ramp
1420 Gilbert Avenue
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Free Public Boat Launches in Sarasota, FL
There are 9 free, public boat launches in Sarasota, Florida. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.
All free public boat launches in Sarasota (9)
Turtle Beach Public Boat Ramp
4.7
(160)8701 Blind Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242, USA
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Ken Thompson Boat Ramp
4.5
(99)1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
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Don Roehr Boat Ramps
4.4
(37)Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
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Myakka River Boat Ramp
13208 Florida 72
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Kayak Launch
8626 Turtle Beach Road
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Myakka River Boat Ramp
13207 State Road 72
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Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch
Sarasota, Florida
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Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach
Sarasota, Florida
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Frequently asked questions
- Are there free boat ramps in Sarasota, Florida?
- Yes — 9 public boat ramps in Sarasota are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.
- Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Sarasota ramp?
- Most public ramps in Florida are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.
Looking for all boat ramps in Sarasota? See the full Sarasota boat ramp directory. Curation methodology and data sources at /methodology.