Can you keep treasure found on Florida beach?

If you find simple trinkets on a public beach or private property, then you can probably keep those items. Some counties and parks require you to report any found item (in case someone has reported it lost), but most public beaches do not have that stipulation.



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Access the digital replica of USA TODAY and more than 200 local newspapers with your subscription. On all beaches located within U.S. state parks, it is illegal to collect sea glass. If caught, one might be fined upwards of $500. On other beaches, it is legal unless indicated otherwise.

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Florida's beaches have long been preserved by the State of Florida as property “held in trust for the recreational use of the public”. Florida law states that the public has the right to freely use all beaches “below mean high water”.

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