Turtle Beach (Florida)
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Turtle Beach | |
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 Turtle Beach | |
  Turtle Beach | |
| Coordinates: 27°13′05″N 82°31′02″W / 27.21806°N 82.51722°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 1,200 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 major problems with erosion.[5] Sharks have been present in the ocean near the beach.[6]
Rows of condominiums exist on private property near the beach.[7]
