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Top 20 Fossil Dig Sites in Florida, USA

Discover Florida’s fossil-rich landscapes, perfect for families, beginners, and amateur paleontologists. Below are 20 verified fossil dig sites with detailed information to plan your prehistoric adventure.

  1. Peace River (Arcadia)

    Location: Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida, 34266

    Arcadia, FL, 34266

    GPS Coordinates:
    27.2159,
    -81.8581

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth (Megalodon, Carcharodon)
    • Mammoth and mastodon bones
    • Horse, camel, and bison teeth
    • Dugong ribs
    • Alligator and turtle remains
    Geological Period: Miocene-Pleistocene (~23 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Bone Valley Formation
    Public or Private Access: Public (river access)
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit ($5) required for vertebrate fossils; not needed for shark teeth or invertebrates
    Entry Fee: Free (canoe rentals ~$30–$50)
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April, low river levels)
    Dig Options: Self-guided, guided tours (e.g., Paleo Discoveries)
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed; guided tours provide tools
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At Brownville Park Boat Ramp
    • Restrooms: Limited at boat ramps
    • Lodging: Hotels in Arcadia (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: Partial mammoth skeleton (2016, donated to Florida Museum)
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.5/5
    (200 reviews from Tripadvisor, fossil forums)

  2. Venice Beach

    Location: Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, 34285

    Venice, FL, 34285

    GPS Coordinates:
    27.0998,
    -82.4543

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth (Megalodon, smaller species)
    • Coral fragments
    • Shells
    Geological Period: Miocene-Pleistocene (~23 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: None for shark teeth and invertebrates
    Entry Fee: Free (parking fees may apply)
    Best Season to Visit: Winter-Spring (low tide, less crowded)
    Dig Options: Self-guided beachcombing
    Tool Use Policy: Sand shovels, strainers allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: Public beach lots
    • Restrooms: Available at beach
    • Lodging: Hotels in Venice (~1 mile)
    • Visitor Center: Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: Megalodon teeth
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.7/5
    (300 reviews from Google Maps)

  3. Montbrook Fossil Dig

    Location: Near Williston, Levy County, Florida, 32696

    Williston, FL, 32696

    GPS Coordinates:
    29.3836,
    -82.5418

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Gomphothere (elephant relative) bones
    • Turtle shells (Trachemys)
    • Deer antlers
    • Fish vertebrae
    Geological Period: Miocene-Pliocene (~5–5.5 million years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Private (volunteer access)
    Permit Requirements: Volunteer registration via Florida Museum
    Entry Fee: Free for volunteers
    Best Season to Visit: Fall-Spring (dig sessions)
    Dig Options: Guided volunteer excavations
    Tool Use Policy: Tools provided by Florida Museum
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: On-site
    • Restrooms: Portable on-site
    • Lodging: Hotels in Williston (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: Gomphothere jaw, turtle death layer
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.8/5
    (50 reviews from volunteers)

  4. Shell Creek

    Location: Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida, 33950

    Punta Gorda, FL, 33950

    GPS Coordinates:
    26.9298,
    -82.0453

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Paleo-Indian arrowheads
    • Shells
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: None for shark teeth and invertebrates
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: Roadside near creek
    • Restrooms: None
    • Lodging: Hotels in Punta Gorda (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.2/5
    (80 reviews from fossil forums)

  5. Manasota Key Beach

    Location: Englewood, Charlotte County, Florida, 34223

    Englewood, FL, 34223

    GPS Coordinates:
    26.9253,
    -82.3520

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Shells
    Geological Period: Miocene-Pleistocene (~23 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: None for shark teeth and invertebrates
    Entry Fee: Free (parking fees may apply)
    Best Season to Visit: Winter-Spring
    Dig Options: Self-guided beachcombing
    Tool Use Policy: Sand shovels, strainers allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: Public beach lots
    • Restrooms: Available at beach
    • Lodging: Hotels in Englewood (~2 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: Megalodon teeth
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.6/5
    (150 reviews from Google Maps)

  6. Bone Valley (Phosphate Mines)

    Location: Near Bartow, Polk County, Florida, 33830

    Bartow, FL, 33830

    GPS Coordinates:
    27.8964,
    -81.8431

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Marine mammal bones
    • Terrestrial vertebrate fossils
    Geological Period: Miocene (~23–5 million years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Bone Valley Formation
    Public or Private Access: Private
    Permit Requirements: Permission from mine owners; guided tours exempt
    Entry Fee: Varies (~$100 for guided tours)
    Best Season to Visit: Year-round (guided tours)
    Dig Options: Guided tours only
    Tool Use Policy: Tools provided by guides
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: On-site for tours
    • Restrooms: None
    • Lodging: Hotels in Bartow (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: Diverse Miocene vertebrate fossils
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.3/5
    (40 reviews from tour participants)

  7. Santa Fe River

    Location: High Springs, Alachua County, Florida, 32643

    High Springs, FL, 32643

    GPS Coordinates:
    29.8741,
    -82.5918

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Mammoth and mastodon bones
    • Alligator remains
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free (canoe rentals ~$30)
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided, guided tours
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in High Springs (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.4/5
    (100 reviews from fossil forums)

  8. Wakulla River

    Location: Crawfordville, Wakulla County, Florida, 32327

    Crawfordville, FL, 32327

    GPS Coordinates:
    30.1852,
    -84.3024

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Marine mammal bones
    Geological Period: Miocene-Pleistocene (~23 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free (canoe rentals ~$30)
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Crawfordville (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.1/5
    (60 reviews from fossil forums)

  9. Aucilla River

    Location: Lamont, Jefferson County, Florida, 32336

    Lamont, FL, 32336

    GPS Coordinates:
    30.1038,
    -83.9949

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Mammoth bones
    • Paleo-Indian artifacts
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: Roadside
    • Restrooms: None
    • Lodging: Hotels in Monticello (~15 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.0/5
    (50 reviews from fossil forums)

  10. Wacissa River

    Location: Wacissa, Jefferson County, Florida, 32361

    Wacissa, FL, 32361

    GPS Coordinates:
    30.3574,
    -83.9877

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Mammoth bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At Wacissa Springs
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Monticello (~15 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.0/5
    (45 reviews from fossil forums)

  11. Withlacoochee River (South)

    Location: Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, 34432

    Dunnellon, FL, 34432

    GPS Coordinates:
    29.0208,
    -82.4551

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Mammoth bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Dunnellon (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.2/5
    (70 reviews from fossil forums)

  12. Caloosahatchee River

    Location: Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, 33901

    Fort Myers, FL, 33901

    GPS Coordinates:
    26.6406,
    -81.8723

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Shells
    • Marine mammal bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Caloosahatchee Formation
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Fort Myers (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    • Website: Lee County
    • Phone: (239) 533-8111
    • Email: None provided
    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.1/5
    (65 reviews from fossil forums)

  13. Myakka River

    Location: Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, 34236

    Sarasota, FL, 34236

    GPS Coordinates:
    27.3364,
    -82.5315

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Mammoth bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At Myakka River State Park
    • Restrooms: Available at park
    • Lodging: Hotels in Sarasota (~10 miles)
    • Visitor Center: Myakka River State Park
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.3/5
    (90 reviews from fossil forums)

  14. Apalachicola River

    Location: Chattahoochee, Gadsden County, Florida, 32324

    Chattahoochee, FL, 32324

    GPS Coordinates:
    30.7071,
    -84.8655

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Marine mammal bones
    Geological Period: Miocene-Pleistocene (~23 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Chattahoochee (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.0/5
    (55 reviews from fossil forums)

  15. Hogtown Creek

    Location: Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, 32601

    Gainesville, FL, 32601

    GPS Coordinates:
    29.6516,
    -82.3248

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Shells
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: None for shark teeth and invertebrates
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Small hand tools allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: Roadside
    • Restrooms: None
    • Lodging: Hotels in Gainesville (~2 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 3.9/5
    (40 reviews from fossil forums)

  16. Suwannee River

    Location: Live Oak, Suwannee County, Florida, 32064

    Live Oak, FL, 32064

    GPS Coordinates:
    30.2947,
    -82.9840

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Mammoth bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Live Oak (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.2/5
    (80 reviews from fossil forums)

  17. Oklawaha River

    Location: Ocala, Marion County, Florida, 34471

    Ocala, FL, 34471

    GPS Coordinates:
    29.1872,
    -82.1401

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Marine mammal bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Ocala (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.1/5
    (60 reviews from fossil forums)

  18. Homosassa River

    Location: Homosassa, Citrus County, Florida, 34448

    Homosassa, FL, 34448

    GPS Coordinates:
    28.7814,
    -82.6151

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Marine mammal bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Homosassa (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.0/5
    (50 reviews from fossil forums)

  19. Crystal River

    Location: Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida, 34428

    Crystal River, FL, 34428

    GPS Coordinates:
    28.8928,
    -82.5934

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Marine mammal bones
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Crystal River (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.1/5
    (60 reviews from fossil forums)

  20. St. Johns River

    Location: Palatka, Putnam County, Florida, 32177

    Palatka, FL, 32177

    GPS Coordinates:
    29.6486,
    -81.6292

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Shells
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: None for shark teeth and invertebrates
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: At boat ramps
    • Restrooms: Limited
    • Lodging: Hotels in Palatka (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.0/5
    (50 reviews from fossil forums)

  21. Joshua Creek

    Location: Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida, 34266

    Arcadia, FL, 34266

    GPS Coordinates:
    27.2159,
    -81.8581

    Fossil Types Found:

    • Shark teeth
    • Mammoth bones
    • Shells
    Geological Period: Pleistocene (~2.5 million–11,700 years ago)
    Stratigraphic Formation: Unknown
    Public or Private Access: Public
    Permit Requirements: Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate fossils
    Entry Fee: Free
    Best Season to Visit: Dry season (November–April)
    Dig Options: Self-guided
    Tool Use Policy: Shovels, sifters allowed
    Nearby Facilities:

    • Parking: Roadside
    • Restrooms: None
    • Lodging: Hotels in Arcadia (~5 miles)
    • Visitor Center: None
    Contact Information:

    • Website: DeSoto County
    • Phone: (863) 993-4800
    • Email: None provided
    Famous Discoveries: None documented
    User Ratings and Reviews:

    Average Rating: 4.9









Fossil Dig Tourism in Florida, USA


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Fossil Dig Tourism in Florida: A Prehistoric Adventure

Florida is a paradise for best fossil dig sites in Florida, offering thrilling family fossil hunting trips in Florida for beginners and seasoned paleontologists alike. Renowned for its Miocene and Pleistocene treasures, the state boasts public fossil hunting in Florida at sites like the Peace River, where enthusiasts unearth common fossils in Florida such as Megalodon shark teeth, mammoth bones, and glyptodon remains. These low-cost paleontology tours in Florida are accessible, with many riverside sites like the Suwannee and Aucilla requiring only a $5 Florida Fossil Permit for vertebrate finds, making them ideal for dinosaur dig vacations in Florida. Coastal hotspots like Venice Beach and Manasota Key offer self-guided fossil digs in Florida, yielding abundant shark teeth with no permit needed, perfect for families. For a structured experience, the Montbrook Fossil Dig in Levy County provides guided volunteer excavations, uncovering gomphothere jaws, while private sites like Thomas Farm and Bone Valley offer paleontology field adventures in Florida with rare Miocene horse and alligator fossils. Florida’s rockhounding destinations in Florida span from the Caloosahatchee River’s mollusk beds to Fernandina Beach’s shark teeth, with the best season for fossil hunting in Florida being the dry months (November–April) when river levels are low. Supported by the Florida Museum of Natural History, these prehistoric site tours in Florida require minimal gear—shovels, sifters, and enthusiasm suffice. Combine where to find fossils in Florida with visits to attractions like St. Augustine or the Everglades for a memorable trip. Note that collecting is prohibited in national parks like Everglades National Park, so verify regulations to ensure your fossil hunting in Florida complies with state laws. With high user ratings and diverse sites, Florida’s Jurassic fossil parks in Florida make it a top destination for paleontology enthusiasts seeking affordable, educational adventures.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fossil Digging in Florida

Can anyone dig for fossils in national parks in Florida?

No, fossil collecting is prohibited in national parks like Everglades National Park to preserve scientific resources. Always check with park authorities before collecting.

What gear do I need for a fossil dig in Florida?

For river sites like Peace River, bring shovels, sifters, gloves, and a bag. Beach sites like Venice require sand shovels or strainers. Wear water shoes and bring sunscreen.

Are Florida’s fossil dig sites family-friendly?

Yes, sites like Venice Beach, Manasota Key, and Peace River are ideal for families, with free or low-cost access and minimal equipment needs, perfect for kids.

Do I need a permit to collect fossils in Florida?

A $5 Florida Fossil Permit is required for vertebrate fossils at public sites like Peace River or Aucilla River, but not for shark teeth or invertebrates at beaches.

What types of fossils can I find in Florida?

Florida yields Miocene shark teeth and mollusk shells at Venice Beach, Pleistocene mammoth and glyptodon bones at Peace River, and Eocene foraminifera in Ocala quarries.

When is the best time to go fossil hunting in Florida?

The dry season (November–April) is ideal, with low river levels at sites like Peace River and clear beach conditions at Venice for better fossil visibility.

Can I keep the fossils I find in Florida?

Yes, fossils from public sites like Peace River or Venice Beach can be kept for personal use with proper permits, but commercial collecting requires additional permissions.

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