With the Charm of Old Florida Expect a Laid Back Experience at Nokomis Beach

Heading west on Albee Road from Tamiami Trail you will run straight into Nokomis Beach upon traveling over the Intracoastal Waterway. Situated on the Barrier Island of Casey Key, you will experience all that living along the Gulf of Mexico has to offer at Nokomis Beach and the Jetties.

Nokomis beach encompasses 22 acres with 1,700 feet on the Gulf and 3,200 feet on the Intracoastal with a laid back feel offering amenities such as:

• New Pavilion hosting restrooms and a snack bar serving sandwiches and cold drinks.
• Deck and boardwalk leading to beach and picnic shelters.
• Playground
• Boat ramp

For a fun free event on Wednesday and Saturday evenings you will find many locals and visitors gathering approximately an hour before sunset for the Drum Circle. A collection of dancers and drummers will entertain you and encourage you to feel the rhythm and participate in the fun!

Towards the southern tip of Casey Key you will find the North Jetty Park which is family oriented with something for everyone to enjoy. From fishing on the jetty to walking along the beautiful coastline searching for shells, you will experience relaxation with breathtaking views of the turquoise Gulf and Intracoastal Waterway.

No worries if you run out of bait, the “Fish Camp”, conveniently located along the jetty rocks offers live bait as well as cold beverages and snacks. Many boaters often stop here as they veer through the channel on their way out into the Gulf of Mexico. “Beggar” the dolphin is frequently spotted within this area, bopping from boat to boat looking as cute as can be in search of handouts. But please don’t feed or touch him, it’s against the law!

At certain times of the year, especially during hurricane season, the North Jetty is known as a popular surfing spot. Surfers come as far as across state to ride the swells created from distant storms.

Being one of the less crowed beaches within Sarasota County, Nokomis beach is a true retreat to experience Old Florida’s true beauty!

Nick Herron & Kathleen Herron of the Herron Group would be glad to show you any of the properties listed on Sarasota’s Barrier Island of Casey Key. Call 941.350.5035.

Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream

2821 Casey Key Road Nokomis, Florida The Herron Group / RE/MAX Alliance Group

Wonderful Beach House with protected step revetment. The panoramic Gulf views are fantastic. Whether you prefer watching the dolphins play in your own yard or walking the beach looking for shark teeth,this is real beach living. Three bedrooms, two Baths, great Florida room. Enjoy now and build your dream home later. Floor Elevation is 14.3 Feet above sea level. Priced at $2,800,000. Nick Herron 941-350-5035
Beach, Bay or Back Nine...Live the Dream

Loggerhead Sea Turtles Nesting on Casey Key, Florida

Here on the pristine beaches of Casey Key, Florida, it’s turtle nesting season and we’re anxiously watching the sands for signs of our familiar loggerhead sea turtles who come back to build their nests and deposit their eggs. Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program staff and volunteers continue to tag and monitor these wonderful creatures, and it’s interesting to watch the satellite tracking of named turtles such as Bitsy, Chemen, Chompy, Ruth, Wham, and more. Visit Casey Key Loggerheads to see the satellite tracking of our “seasonal” aquatic residents on Casey Key.

We have to remember that people and lights from homes can disorient female turtles; so we do our best to keep things quiet and serene if we spot a loggerhead. Once they arrive, the little hatchlings eventually move to sea at night as protection against predators, and they instinctively move toward the lightest sky. Before development, the lightest sky was over the ocean, with moonlight reflecting on the water. We’re doing our best to help the little loggerheads survive by keeping things dark around here at night.

So where do these hatchlings end up? We wondered, too, so we did a little homework. Here’s what we found out:

“During the first year after hatching, many species of sea turtles are rarely seen. This first year is known as the "lost year." Researchers generally agree that most hatchlings spend their first few years living an oceanic existence before appearing in coastal areas. Although the migratory patterns of the young turtles during the first year has long been a puzzle, most researchers believe that they ride prevailing surface currents, situating themselves in floating seaweed where they are can find food.” (From Busch Gardens fun facts.)

Our sea turtle nesting season adds a spectacular natural dimension to living on Casey Key, Florida, where we enjoy the wildness of the Gulf of Mexico, the beauty of the beach and bay, native plants, palm trees, sea breezes, and ever so glorious sunsets.
To make your nest on Casey Key, or simply to buy or sell your Sarasota real estate, call 800-789-6580 or email Nick Herron or Kathleen Herron with The Herron Group, RE/MAX Alliance Group. We have many lovely, luxury properties including several with the famed beach-to-bay access on Casey Key. We can show you anything from Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Lido Key, and any of the lovely golf course homes in Sarasota, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, and more.

Beach, Bay or Back Nine…Live the Dream