Yes, she can read

by Nancy Beardsley
(Fort Desoto Dog Beach)

This is Fort De Soto Park. It is very large compared to other dog beaches. It is on Tampa Bay, but clean, as the tide moves things around a lot. So, at the north end of the beach you can find some nice shells. There is also a sandbar at this beach with many sand dollars. Please wait till they die and wash up before you take them. Bathrooms on site and fenced grass area for dogs also.

Jean: Nancy and Mia, thanks so much! See Mia's pix on our Fort De Soto Park article (site map- Florida State Parks). Thanks for letting me know about the dog beach. Readers like you make a website better by adding your comments and pictures. Thanks again! :-)
BTW: Agree with Nancy; please don't pick up dark tan or greenish sand dollars as they are probably still inhabited. Throw them back into the ocean and give these living creatures more life! The bleached out white sand dollars are safe to take. Appreciate your help!