Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Tide
- 1.66 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384 — Port Manatee · 22.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch
| Location | Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Sarasota Pass |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.309335, -82.568812 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Big Sarasota Pass in Sarasota, Florida at coordinates 27.30934, -82.56881. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Big Sarasota Pass in Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Small Sandy Kayak Beach, restrooms: Flush Toilet, trailer parking: 8 spaces. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Sarasota • public launch in Sarasota County • fishing access on Big Sarasota Pass • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Small Sandy Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Sarasota County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch
Is Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Sarasota, Florida.
What water does Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch access?
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Big Sarasota Pass in Sarasota, Florida.
How do I get to Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch?
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 27.309335, -82.568812 in Sarasota, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.