Amenities

Beach, swimming, fishing piers, canoe/kayak launch, fitness trail, nature trail, connect with Venetian Waterway Trail, picnic area, grills, play equipment, restrooms, parking, no lifeguard

Experiences

Caspersen is one of the most enjoyable shelling beaches in the area and an exceptionally good place to find prehistoric sharks’ teeth. Enjoy a 20 minute walk along Caspersen's nature trail through a coastal hammock. The southern two thirds of beachfront were left in its natural state and offer a more secluded experience. A dune restoration system with walkovers helps preserve the shoreline. Other habitats here include freshwater and saltwater marshes, mangroves and tidal flats.

History

The property was originally deeded to Sarasota County by the Caspersen family in 1968, with a stipulation that the land would revert back to the family in 20 years. A Land and Water Conservation Fund grant combined with proceeds from a 1986 voter approved bond referendum provided the funding to acquire the site.

Habitats

Open beach, coastal dune, coastal hammock, mangrove swamp, fresh and saltwater marsh, scrub

Acreage

177 acres (9,150 linear feet of gulf beach frontage)

Watershed

Dona/Roberts Bay

Who Owns and Maintains

Owned and maintained by Sarasota County

Website

www.scgov.net

SCAT Bus stop and route

None