CONTACT US: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue SE St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 727-896-8626 http://MyFWC.com/ BoatingGuides Boating_Guides@ MyFWC.com Partial funding for this project was obtained through the Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Fund. Additional funding for this project was obtained from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program, pursuant to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Award no. NA03NOS4190079. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the State of Florida, NOAA or any of its subagencies.

This is a Boating and Angling Guide to the resources of the Sarasota County inshore waters. The maps show both natural and human-made features of the waterway environment. Images and text offer more information on native habitats, common inshore fish, protected species, boating regulations and recreational opportunities. The guide includes a marine map of Sarasota County waterways that depicts main channels, seagrasses, boating speed zones, anchorages, artificial reefs, aquatic preserves, fishing piers, parks, marinas, and boat ramps that are open to the public. It also features information about bay habitats and animals, popular sport fish, boating safety and protocol, and a resource directory. This guide should not be used for navigation. This guide provides useful information for boaters using Sarasota County waters. It also provides vital information to educate boaters about responsible use of the waterways and protection of natural resources. We hope that you will enjoy your time spent boating in Sarasota County and will carefully operate your vessel. The Boating and Angling Guide to Sarasota County was produced by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Sarasota County Government. We welcome your comments and inquiries. Contact the following agencies, or visit Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute 100 Eighth Avenue S.E. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 http://myfwc.com/boatingguides Boating_Guides@MyFWC.com Sarasota County Natural Resources 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd. Sarasota, FL 34240 scgov.net If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions about this Web site, please e-mail us at Boating_Guides@MyFWC.com. Would you like to receive notices of changes to this Web site and the Boating and Angling Guide to the Sarasota County? If so, please e-mail us and include SUBSCRIBE-SC in the subject line.