Tree service in Osprey.
Old-Florida bay views, mature live oaks along Bay Street, and Casey Key's salt-exposed barrier lots. Osprey sits between the heritage-oak canopy inland and the salt-spray coast — we work both ends, plus the Oscar Scherer-adjacent pine flatwoods properties.
Casey Key · Oscar Scherer State Park edge · Bay Street
Permits & local rules.
Sarasota County and the City of Sarasota both regulate certain protected trees by DBH (heritage live oaks especially). Venice has its own tree ordinance. Mangroves are protected under the Florida MTPA across the entire county.
Tree services in Osprey.
Osprey questions we get often.
Do I need a permit to remove a live oak in Sarasota County?
Often yes, depending on DBH (diameter at breast height) and the parcel's jurisdiction. The City of Sarasota and Sarasota County both have heritage-tree protections. We check the specific address against the applicable ordinance before quoting — and if a permit is required, we tell you what's involved and the typical timeline.
Will salt air from the barrier islands kill my new tree?
Some species, yes. On Siesta Key, Casey Key, and similar salt-spray neighborhoods we recommend buttonwood, sea grape, sabal palm, and gumbo limbo over salt-sensitive ornamentals. We'll tell you up-front if your site is too salt-exposed for a species you're considering.
Send us a photo of your tree.
Real written quote for any tree job in Osprey — no on-site sales walk, no surprise number on the invoice.