The Wandering Disciple

The clear waters of the North Jetty Park are a popular beach oasis on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Located on the north side of the Venice Inlet, the beach at North Jetty Pork usually features crystal clear and calm waters making it a popular place to swim in the Gulf. But there is more than just beach to the park; there are plenty of picnic facilities, a playground, an Old Florida waterfront grill and plenty of fishing along the inlet. (Photo: July 4, 2017)

A ship sails into the channel of the Venice Inlet. The jetty here is a busy spot as its one of the few places to transition between the intercoastal waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. You can watch the traffic along the banks of the north or south jetty parks. The jetty is also a popular place to fish along the banks of the inlet. (Photo: March 21, 2015)

Protect and serve, Gulf edition as the Venice Police Department marine patrol races to a call in the Gulf of Mexico. With miles and miles of coastline, its marine units like this one from Venice Police that keep boaters safe rain or shine. (Photo: July 12, 2014)

A sailboat sails by the beach at North Jetty Park along Casey Key. The jetty is a main passage for boats from the Intercoastal Waterway into the Gulf of Mexico. (Photo: March 21, 2015)

A brown pelican comes in for a landing in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico at North Jetty Park. (Photo: July 12, 2014)

Nokomis, Florida: Located at the southern tip of Casey Key, North Jetty Park is a popular place for swimming and fishing. The 20 acre park is bordered by three bodies of water; the Gulf of Mexico, Venice Inlet and the Intercoastal Waterway. The western side of the park features 1,900 feet of coast line on the Gulf of Mexico, great for swimming, snorkeling and surfing. The southern and eastern side of the park are great for fishing. There are picnic pavilions, a playground and much more to enjoy between the bodies of water. The park operated by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation was acquired in 1979. It has been upgraded several times including a recent renovation of the bath house and concession area. The park is protected by lifeguards on the beach all year long. Click on the photo above to view my North Jetty Park photo gallery .