Casey Key (Sarasota/Nokomis)Nokomis Beach, North Jetty Park |
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Casey Key is a unique island. It is strictly residential with only a few small motels near the southern end. If you enter the island from the northern end there is no place to stop or see the beach until you drive about 4 miles of winding road (left) and arrive at Nokomis Beach. It is a very nice drive though. Many of the native plants have been left as landscaping and there are few lawns. Mostly the natural sand and shell has been left uncovered, shaded by palms and other tropical plants. You can catch glimpses of the beach here and there, or of the bay, since the island is very narrow. Some homes seem to have their back yard on the bay and their front yard on the Gulf. In 2005, homes on Casey Key have appreciated at a rate of about 50%, and many homes are now in the $4 million range. This is a photo I took through my windshield while motoring along Casey Key Road. |
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Pictured at left is Nokomis Beach, popular with the small-town local people. In the distance you can see the North Jetty at the Venice Inlet. This beach has lifeguards. |
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North Jetty Park is located at the North Jetty. It has a very large parking lot used by fishermen and beach visitors. I took this photo when I was standing on the Jetty. Because of the wind and currents there is a lot of seaweed piled up in front of the jetty. |
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Here is a photo showing the North Jetty (right) and South Jetty (left) at the Venice Inlet. The South Jetty is a very popular surfing spot. The Inlet is always popular with fishermen. To get to the South Jetty you have to drive back to the mainland and head south to Venice. |
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