Gulf Beaches — Rockhounding in Sarasota County, Florida

Gulf Beaches is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sarasota County, Florida. Reported finds include fossilized coral, shark teeth, sponges, manatee bones. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sarasota County
State: Florida
Nearest road: South Casey Key Road
Postcode: 34275
Coordinates: 27.12289, -82.47113

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Gulf Beaches

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Fossilized Coral
Shark Teeth
Sponges
Manatee Bones

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Gulf Beaches FAQ

Where is Gulf Beaches?+

Gulf Beaches is in Sarasota County, Florida, at 27.12289, -82.47113. Nearest road: South Casey Key Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gulf Beaches?+

Gulf Beaches is reported to produce Fossilized Coral, Shark Teeth, Sponges, Manatee Bones.

Is collecting allowed at Gulf Beaches?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Gulf Beaches?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 27.12289, -82.47113 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Casey Key Road.

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