Manasota Key sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8725711, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Manasota Key in lots like Englewood Beach County Park, Manasota Beach Park, Stump Pass Beach State Park. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Manasota Key, don't miss the Grilled Grouper at Gulfview Grill. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Manasota Key from Stump Pass / Englewood Area, including the Stump Pass Inshore Charter — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoManasota Key hosts Gulf Sunset — Manasota Key and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Manasota Key into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Dogs are barred from the sand except in areas the county has specifically designated for animals, and this stretch of Manasota Key is not one. Service animals are always allowed. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page. This stretch of Manasota Key (Blind Pass Beach / Manasota Beach) is Sarasota County, not Charlotte County; the county line is farther south near Englewood., checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. Open fires on the sand are not allowed. A fire is only legal in a grill, fireplace or barbecue pit. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page. This stretch of Manasota Key (Blind Pass Beach / Manasota Beach) is Sarasota County, not Charlotte County; the county line is farther south near Englewood., checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. There is no designated overnight campground on this stretch of Manasota Key, so camping or tents overnight are not permitted without a county permit. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page. This stretch of Manasota Key (Blind Pass Beach / Manasota Beach) is Sarasota County, not Charlotte County; the county line is farther south near Englewood., checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers of any kind are banned on the beach. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page. This stretch of Manasota Key (Blind Pass Beach / Manasota Beach) is Sarasota County, not Charlotte County; the county line is farther south near Englewood., checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is banned on all county-owned beaches, with unfiltered cigars as the one exception. Source: Sarasota County Code of Ordinances, Ch. 90 Art. II Sec. 90-33, and the county's Park and Facility Rules page. This stretch of Manasota Key (Blind Pass Beach / Manasota Beach) is Sarasota County, not Charlotte County; the county line is farther south near Englewood., checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Manasota Key, the sun sets at 7:18 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:22 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Manasota Key update at the top of the conditions page.