Turtle nest excavations scheduled for Friday night

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers plan to excavate three nests that have hatched tonight.

The first excavation will take place at 7:30 p.m., Friday, at Covert II, 5231 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Parking is available in visitor spaces.

An 8 p.m. excavation will take place at 6417 Gulfside Drive. Parking is available at 6350 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Another excavation is scheduled at 8 p.m. at The Shore condominium, 5757 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Parking is permitted in any uncovered spaces.

Excavations will only be canceled in the event of lightning.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].