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Port of Sarasota

USZOR🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Sarasota

Sarasota is a pier facility located on Sarasota Bay in Southwest Florida. It serves as a point of access for recreational and smaller commercial vessels.

Background
Sarasota is a city in and the county seat of Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It is located in Southwest Florida on Sarasota Bay, a lagoon on the Gulf Coast. The population was 54,842 at the 2020 census. The two-county Sarasota metropolitan area has an estimated 935,000 residents, making it the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Florida and 61st-largest in the United States.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
US-FL
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
27.3222°
Longitude
-82.5683°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11048229 →
Wikidata
Q491540 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.sarasotagov.org →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USZOR
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Operations & Services

History

Established
1763

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sarasota?+
The approach to Sarasota is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Manatee Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse at 18.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Lee County Lighthouses (18.5 NM N), Port Manatee Inbound Range Front (18.5 NM N), Egmont Key Light (19.6 NM NNW), Egmont Channel Range Rear (19.7 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Sarasota on?+
The Port of Sarasota is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Sarasota?+
You can track vessels near Sarasota (USZOR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USZOR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Sarasota?+
The Port of Sarasota operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.