Sunset Key Explained

Sunset Key
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Location:Gulf of Mexico
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Country Admin Divisions:Florida
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Country Admin Divisions 1:Monroe
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Sunset Key is a 27adj=onNaNadj=on residential neighborhood and resort island in the city of Key West, Florida. It is located about off the coast of the island of Key West. The island is privately held among its residents. The island is accessible only by a shuttle boat that runs from the Margaritaville Marina out to the island., the island consisted of a total of 48 single-family homes and 21 vacant lots.[1]

Its closest neighbor is Wisteria Island, about north.

History

In 1994, the island was sold and renamed Sunset Key. The island is now owned by Tom Walsh, who also owns the Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.mcpafl.org/ Monroe County Property Appriaser's Office, 2006 Tax Assessment
  2. http://www.sunsetkeyisland.com/history.htm Sunset Key History