South Venice Beach

The administration offices are open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Thursday and Saturdays.  We are located at 720 Alligator Drive in beautiful South Venice Beach, Florida.  Please visit us for purchase of Boat Ramp Key, Ferry Passes, South Venice Beach Souveniers and beach items or free community information.  You may also contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 941.493.0006

Our Ferry Captains will meet you at the landing.  This is located at 4800 Lemon Bay Drive.  The Ferry leaves every half hour beginning at 9:30am until sunset, everyday but Wednesday, when the Captains take a day of rest.  Please click here or visit our administration office for detail on passes.

You may launch your boat from the ramp and leave your car and trailer in the parking area nearby.  A yearly key must be purchased from the administration office and regulation apply and may be pickup up when you purchase your key.  Remember to keep our area clean from debris and trash.  We do not maintain trash cans at the site.

A fishing dock for your family's enjoyment is available. There is also fishing off shore.  Please be advised of any Sarasota County Regulations on Fishing License requirement. [http://scgov.net/]