Sea Turtle Nesting in Longboat Key
Longboat Key, a barrier island off the coast of Sarasota, Florida, is not just a paradise for vacationers but also a crucial nesting ground for sea turtles. Every year, from May through October, these majestic creatures return to the shores of Longboat Key to lay their eggs, continuing a ritual that has occurred for millions […]
Sarasota’s Sea Turtle Season: What To Know
You’ve probably heard about Sarasota’s wildlife scene—frolicking dolphins, osprey and egret, sandhill cranes plucking along the shore. . Our warm coastal waters are rich with manatee and all manner of fish, a dynamic ecosystem that many creatures call home. But there’s one more critter you’ll want to get acquainted with, and that’s the sea turtle. Our […]
