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The original Overseas Highway, which was the first vehicular access to the Florida Keys came into existence in the 1920s. The Overseas Highway was later designated US 1 in 1938. In 1944, US 1 was rerouted to its current alignment between Florida City and Key Largo via Jewfish Creek (along the former Overseas Railroad).
The Molasses Keys are a small group of islands in the Florida Keys. Located a quarter mile south of the Seven Mile Bridge, 4 miles west of Marathon, and a mile and a half east of Money Key, [1] it is a frequented boating and camping spot. There are four islands, three are always above water, two of which are able to be walked on.
The 2010 Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge covered over 8,500 miles (13,700 km). It began in Key West, Florida on June 20 and ended in Homer, Alaska on July 4, 2010. Event organizers named the event after the Lakota language battle cry of legendary Sioux warrior, Crazy Horse, [1] meaning "Let's go!" (and not "It’s a good day to die", as some have ...
Two people suspected of being members of a well-known motorcycle gang remain in Florida Keys jail following separate arrests late last week, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office ...
The Florida Keys is one of the state’s best tourist destinations for visitors who want to soak up Florida’s natural beauty and laid-back island lifestyle.
Travelers in the Florida Keys will find a mix of quirky landmarks and hidden gems. Notable attractions along the Overseas Highway include a giant buoy at the Southernmost Point, Betsy the Lobster ...
Just offshore of the Florida Keys along the edge of the Florida Straits is the Florida Reef (also known as the Florida Reef Tract), separated from the keys by the Hawk Channel. The Florida Reef extends 170 miles (270 km) from Fowey Rocks just east of Soldier Key to just south of the Marquesas Keys.
Lovers Key State Park is a 712-acre (2.88 km 2) Florida State Park located on Lover's Key and three other barrier islands—Black Island, Inner and Long Key. It is at 8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, between Big Carlos Pass and New Pass and 10.5 miles (16.9 km) west of Interstate 75 on exit 116.