Of course being an island, Lido Key is a popular place for boaters. There are several marinas in Sarasota and a public boat launch at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key and at Centennial Park. Many boaters choose Lido Key for their home because of the easy access to the Gulf of Mexico for their power boat or sailboat. The many canals and protected bays along the Intracoastal Waterway make Lido Key a boating paradise.