Turtle Beach (Florida)

Turtle Beach
Beach
Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach
Coordinates: 27°13′05″N 82°31′02″W
Location	Siesta Key, Sarasota, Florida
Dimensions
• Length	2,600 feet (790 m)

Turtle Beach is a public beach located on South Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Turtle Beach is known for the large number of sea turtles that nest on the shore.[1] It has roughly 2,600 feet of beachfront that is accessible to the public as well as camping, picnic areas,[1][2] and a children's play area. There are two boat ramps to launch boats[3] on the lagoon side of the property.[4] The beach has had problems with erosion.[5] Sharks have been present in the ocean near the beach.[6]

Rows of condominiums exist at the beach.[7]

Camping

Turtle Beach Campground sits next to the public park and has access to Turtle Beach. The property has 41 campsites and is open to guests year-round. Fires and pets are not allowed at these grounds.

References

1. Allen, E.; Bradshaw, K.; Gindin, R.; Greenhill-Taylor, J.; Helm, L. (2012). Fodor's Florida 2013. Fodor's Florida. Fodor's Travel Publications. p. 415. ISBN 978-0-307-92942-6. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
2. Kinser, J.L. (2014). Moon Florida Gulf Coast. Moon Handbooks. Avalon Travel Publishing. p. pt35. ISBN 978-1-61238-859-5.
3. Hurchalla, G. (2002). Exploring Florida's Gulf Coast Beaches. A Falcon Guide Series. Globe Pequot Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-7627-1094-2.
4. "Turtle Beach Campground Home". www.scgov.net. Archived from the original on 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2016-02-05.
5. Adams, Rick (December 10, 2015). "Erosion of Turtle Beach to be repaired with beach restoration project". Sarasota News. Retrieved February 6, 2016.
6. Allen, T.B. (2001). Shark Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance. Lyons Press Series. Lyons Press. p. 71. ISBN 978-1-58574-174-8.
7. Bush, D.M. (2001). Living on the Edge of the Gulf: The West Florida and Alabama Coast. Living with the shore. Duke University Press. p. 205. ISBN 978-0-8223-2565-9.

Further reading

• Elder, A.A. (2016). Sarasota County Islands and Beaches. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. p. pt73. ISBN 978-1-4396-5451-4.