Where is the best place to find shells in Siesta Key?

Siesta Key residents know where to come for the best shelling after a storm - (or anytime) - it's Fisherman's Cove and Turtle Beach. If you like to shell, you've come to the right place - Turtle Beach!



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Siesta Key is home to some of the purest white quartz sand in the world – about 99% quartz. Only the east coast of Australia can come close to the pure beauty of this crystal-white sand.

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Turtle Beach might not have the prestigious award of the white sands of Siesta Beach, but it is known for plenty of other things. Away from the hustle and bustle of the island, Turtle Beach offers a welcome respite during peak beach-going season. This is a popular shelling spot, as plenty of shells wash ashore.

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Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida continues to rank highly on the “Top 25 Beaches” lists curated by worldwide travelers and renowned coastal experts. Its nearly 100% quartz-crystal sand is like walking on a cloud that never gets hot under the Gulf Coast sun and tropical weather.

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Another reason the beaches of Siesta Key stay cool is that its primary ingredient, quartz, is a type of crystal. Crystals are conductors that serve to disperse heat, which is why they are used to prevent overheating in cellphones and computers. This helps to explain why the sand in Southwest Florida isn't hot.

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If you want a more upscale area, an even better beach (but clearwater's is great) then Siesta key is better. And a bit more quiet (if you arent in the Village area and most arent. Clearwaer is better if you want to walk out for dinner, bars etc.

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Hundred-eyed cowrie shell (Cypraea argus) The hundred-eyed cowrie shell species is one of the rarest seashells in the world. You will be lucky to spot this unusual sea jewel feeding whilst diving or snorkeling shallow coral reefs.

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