Tampa Police Department use the western end of beach to set up speed zones. Obey speed limits when coming up to this area heading east on the Courtney Campbell Causeway.
If the left turn arrow (coming from the Tampa side) at the entrance is red, just go to the next service road entrance and flip a shitty... Otherwise you'll be stuck in the left turn lane for DAYS.
Warning: Slow down if you're coming from the causeway bridge when you hit this beach. Cops hang out here and take advantage of the 60mph to 50mph speed trap.