CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (April 23, 2025) Sea turtle nesting season begins May 1 and and runs through October 31 in Charlotte County. Each year, loggerhead, green, and a few Kemp's Ridley sea turtles come to our beaches to lay their eggs.

Stakes, flagging and signs marking the nest location can be seen up and down the shoreline.

Charlotte County Parks and Natural Resources advises beach patrons to give the nests some space when setting up on the beach, fill in any holes and knock down sandcastles when you leave.

If you're on the beach at night, do not use flashlights or cell phone lights as they can deter nesting or confuse hatchlings returning to the water.

For information, contact Alexandria Grant, Environmental Specialist at 941-613-3218 or