Turtle Nesting Season Begins May 1 - October 31

Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins May 1 through October 31. All seven species of sea turtles are either endangered or threatened. The loggerhead is the most common sea turtle found in Pinellas County.

The Nesting Process

• Female sea turtles come ashore in the dark, dig a hole using their rear flippers, and lay 100 to 150 eggs at a time.
• During a season, a single female lays three to eight nests. After a 45- to 70-day gestation period, hatchlings emerge fr...

Metered Parking in Indian Shores Postponed

The Town Council has approved metered parking for all Indian Shores parking lots including at Town Hall, and McEwen Veterans Park (197^th Avenue East). The start date of May 1, 2023, to enforce paid parking has been postponed to address additional administ...