Location
Horseshoe Beach is located 115 mile south of Tallahassee and 70 miles west of Gainesville. The area is considered one of Florida's last frontiers.
Fish
One of the draws for this section of land was the vast amounts of sea life available for eating and trading. Varieties from sea trout to flounder, crabs, clams and shrimp made it easy for settlers to survive.
Weather
The area maintains comfortably balmy weather for the majority of the year, but it rains often during the winter months. The beach keeps warm weather in the spring and fall despite strong winds that gust along the coastline.
Population
The local population averages 85 to 100 people any given day. When prime fishing season is in play, the population can increase to 500 people residing in the area until the season is over.
Today
Developers have taken a keen interest in the area and have decided that fresh new rows of vacation condominiums are needed. Horseshoe Beach natives are not entirely comfortable with the development of their small fishing village.
Article Written By Bobbie Johnson
Bobbie Johnson has almost 20 years in business management and financial experience. She has been a registered tax preparer for more than 10 years. Ms. Johnson has degrees in education, computer science and general law and has attended UCLA, Blackstone, and CEI.
