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Rattlesnake Island

Lyons Bay
Venice, FL 34275

Sarasota County Call Center
941-861-5000

  • Rattlesnake Island

Admission Fee

Free

Hours

24 hours per day, 365 days per year (motorized vessels prohibited between midnight and 6 AM)

Optimal Time

Year round

Amenities

Beach, swimming, boating, fishing, accessible only by boat

Experiences

This island is accessible only by water, making it a popular boating destination. Launch at North Jetty Park for a short journey to Rattlesnake Island. Then enjoy swimming, fishing, or birding at this out of the way spot.

Habitats

Spoil island coastal hammocks, mangrove shoreline

Acreage

12 acres

Watershed

Dona/Roberts Bay

Who Owns and Maintains

Owned and maintained by Sarasota County

Website

www.scgov.net

SCAT Bus stop and route

None

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