| POINTS OF
INTEREST
Nokomis Beach
901 Casey Key Road, Nokomis.
Sarasota County’s oldest public beach. A 23-acre
park with a boat ramp, historic pavilion, picnic
areas, boardwalk, and restrooms.
941-861-5000.
North Jetty Park
Fishing Pier
100 Casey Key Road, Nokomis.
It is popular for fishing; a bait shop is in the
area. Includes picnic shelters, volleyball courts, a
concession stand, and restrooms. A great location to
watch beautiful Florida sunsets!
941-861-5000.
The Legacy Trail
A multi-use recreational trail that extends over 10
miles from Sarasota to Venice via the former
Seaboard Air Line Railroad. Portions of the Dona Bay
and Roberts Bay Trails pass beneath the trestle
bridges of The Legacy Trail. Nokomis Community
Center, located along this blueway trail, also
offers access to The Legacy Trail.
941-861-5000. |
MAP
 Dona
Bay/Roberts Bay Trail
ROUTE
Located between Nokomis and the city of Venice these trails
offer a variety of opportunities to experience. While winding
your way through creeks and bays you will see intertidal habitat
throughout.
NAVIGATIONAL NOTES
These trails are easy to maneuver. However, be aware of boat
traffic at all times, especially at the western side of this
trail system, where the Venice Inlet and the Intracoastal
Waterway are located. In Dona Bay, be aware of currents beneath
the U.S. 41 bridge during tidal changes. The currents also can
be strong in the Venice Inlet and surrounding areas. In Roberts
Bay, beware of the water sport area. When paddling into Curry
Creek you may come upon shallow areas.
SHORT TRIPS
Shakett Creek Route
After passing under Laurel Road, the trail extends through
residential areas for approximately 1.5 miles. An exploration of
the black tip needle rush marshes on the north and the south
sides of Laurel Road is recommended.
Lyons Bay
Lyons Bay is less than one mile long. Much of the bay is too
shallow for motorized vessels, but there are established boating
channels on either side of the bay.
Dona Bay
The length of Dona Bay is approximately 1.5 miles. There is an
established boating channel for motorized vessels. The presence
of mangrove islands offers the benefit of a pleasant nature
tour.
North Jetty Park to Roberts Bay
This trip’s technical difficulty is novice to intermediate,
depending on weather conditions and tidal currents in exposed
areas. It is approximately a 2-mile loop.
LAUNCH POINTS
Nokomis Beach
901 Casey Key Road, Casey Key, Nokomis.
From U.S. 41 take Albee Road onto Casey Key. The launch is
located on the bayside at the south end of the park.
North Jetty Park
1000 Casey Key Road, Casey Key, Nokomis. Follow the same
direction for getting to the Nokomis Beach Park, and continue
south to the end of Casey Key Road
Curry Creek Preserve
From U.S. 41 going south from Sarasota take Laurel Road east,
then take a right, going south, onto Albee Road Go about 1.5
miles, cross Curry Creek Bridge and entrance is on the left.
Higel Park
1330 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice.
Take Venice Ave. west from U.S. 41 until you come to Venice
Beach. Take the road that follows the coastline going north (The
Esplanade N. turns into Tarpon Center Drive). Higel Park is
located on the right. Limited parking. |
