Key West, Florida - Key West, Florida Key West is a city located in Monroe County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,478. It is the county seat of Monroe County6. The city of Key West is on Key West island in the Florida Keys. History In Pre-Columbian times Key West was inhabited by the Calusas people. The first European to visit was Ponce de Leon in 1521. As Florida became a Spanish colony, a fishing and salvage village with a small garrison was established here. The name "Key West" is derived from a "false friend" anglicization of the Spanish language name of the island, Cayo Hueso, meaning "Bone Island". In 1763 when Great Britain took control of Florida, the community of Spaniards.
West Summerland Key, Florida - West Summerland Key, Florida West Summerland Key is part of the lower Florida Keys. It is the site of two adjoining Scout camps, Boy Scout Camp Sawyer and Girl Scout Camp Wesumkee. Camp Wesumkee is the site of the Winter Star Party, an annual gathering of amateur astronomers. West Summerland Key is actually about 10 miles east of Summerland Key..
Key Biscayne, Florida - Key Biscayne, Florida Key Biscayne is a village located in Miami-Dade County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 10,507. Key Biscayne is home to Miami Beach, and is actually attached at the north end to the mainland, therefore not considered part of the Keys by some Floridians. It is, however, part of the same geological formation, atop which sits coral rock islands, as well as partly-submerged mangrove islands. Since 1985, a major professional tennis tournament for both men and women has been held annually in Key Biscayne. Geography Key Biscayne is located at 25°41'25" North, 80°9'54" West (25.690329, -80.165118)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛). 3.3 km˛.
Key Colony Beach, Florida - Key Colony Beach, Florida Key Colony Beach is a city located in Monroe County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 788. Geography \nKey Colony Beach is located at 24°43'28" North, 81°1'5" West (24.724515, -81.017928)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.7 km˛ (0.7 mi˛). 1.3 km˛ (0.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 23.88% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 788 people, 422 households, and 253 families residing in the city. The population density is 596.6/km˛ (1,549.8/mi˛). There are 1,293 housing units at an average density of 978.9/km˛ (2,543.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city.
Key Largo, Florida - Key Largo, Florida Key Largo is a town located in Monroe County, Florida, located on an island of the same name in the upper Florida Keys. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 11,886. The name comes from the Spanish Cayo Largo, or "long island". It is the first of the Florida Keys and the originating point of the Overseas highway to Key West. The film, Key Largo (1948), starring Edward G. Robinson and Humphrey Bogart was set there. Geography Key Largo is located at 25°6'24" North, 80°25'48" West (25.106637, -80.429917)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 39.6 km˛ (15.3 mi˛). 31.5 km˛ (12.1 mi˛) of it is land and 8.1 km˛ (3.1.
Key West - Key West Key West may mean the following: The island in the Florida Keys, see Key West (island) The city on that island, see Key West, Florida This is a disambiguation page; that is, one that just points to other pages that might otherwise have the same name. If you followed a link here, you might want to go back and fix that link to point to the appropriate specific page..
Key West International Airport - Key West International Airport Key West International Airport is an airport located in Key West, Florida. Its IATA Airport Code is EYW. The following airlines serve Key West International Airport: Chautauqua Airlines dba Delta Connection Executive Air dba American Eagle Gulfstream International Airport dba Continental Connection US Airways Express External Links Florida Keys by Air Page.
Florida Keys - Florida Keys The Florida Keys are an archipelago of islands extending from the southeastern Florida peninsula near Miami, running south and then curving west to Key West, and out to the uninhabited Dry Tortugas. The islands lie in the Florida Straits, dividing the Atlantic Ocean to the east from the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and creating Florida Bay. At the nearest point, the southern tip of Key West is just 90 miles (145 km) from Cuba. Key Biscayne is home to Miami Beach, and is actually attached at the north end to the mainland, therefore not considered part of the Keys by some Floridians. It is, however, part of the same geological formation, atop which sits coral rock islands, as well as partly-submerged mangrove.
Duck Key, Florida - Duck Key, Florida Duck Key is a town located in Monroe County, Florida, on an island of the same name in the Florida Keys. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 443. Geography Duck Key is located at 24°46'32" North, 80°54'39" West (24.775623, -80.910972)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.4 km˛ (0.9 mi˛). 2.2 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 5.49% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 443 people, 235 households, and 141 families residing in the town. The population density is 198.9/km˛ (514.2/mi˛). There are 828 housing units at an average density of 371.7/km˛.
Big Coppitt Key, Florida - Big Coppitt Key, Florida Big Coppitt Key is a town located in Monroe County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,595. Geography \nBig Coppitt Key is located at 24°35'52" North, 81°39'24" West (24.597677, -81.656546)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.8 km˛ (1.5 mi˛). 3.6 km˛ (1.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.3 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 6.80% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 2,595 people, 1,108 households, and 681 families residing in the town. The population density is 726.0/km˛ (1,885.2/mi˛). There are 1,332 housing units at an average density of 372.7/km˛ (967.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 92.91%.
Big Pine Key, Florida - Big Pine Key, Florida Big Pine Key is a town located in Monroe County, Florida on an island of the same name in the Florida Keys. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,032. Geography Big Pine Key is located at 24°41'10" North, 81°21'40" West (24.686170, -81.360988)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 25.8 km˛ (9.9 mi˛). 25.3 km˛ (9.8 mi˛) of it is land and 0.5 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.81% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 5,032 people, 2,247 households, and 1,420 families residing in the town. The population density is 198.9/km˛ (515.3/mi˛). There are 3,153 housing units at an average density.
Cedar Key, Florida - Cedar Key, Florida Cedar Key is a city located in Levy County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 790. In the 19th century it was a center for pencil manufacturing because of the many trees, but there are no longer any cedar trees there because of heedless cutting. The old-fashioned fishing village is now a tourist center with several regionally famous seafood restaurants. A local museum exhibit displays a reproduction of one of the first air conditioning installations. The system, with compressor and fans, was created in Cedar Key to ease the lot of malaria patients. It is certainly hot and humid in the summer. Geography \nCedar Key is located at 29°8'44" North, 83°2'30" West (29.145558, -83.041544)1. According to the.
Cudjoe Key, Florida - Cudjoe Key, Florida Cudjoe Key is a town located in Monroe County, Florida on an island of the same name in the Florida Keys. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,695. Geography Cudjoe Key is located at 24°39'51" North, 81°28'56" West (24.664298, -81.482339)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.6 km˛ (5.6 mi˛). 13.6 km˛ (5.2 mi˛) of it is land and 1.0 km˛ (0.4 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 6.93% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 1,695 people, 799 households, and 541 families residing in the town. The population density is 124.9/km˛ (323.6/mi˛). There are 1,482 housing units at an average density of 109.2/km˛.
Siesta Key, Florida - Siesta Key, Florida Siesta Key is a town located in Sarasota County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,150. Geography \nSiesta Key is located at 27°16'31" North, 82°33'9" West (27.275150, -82.552631)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.9 km˛ (3.5 mi˛). 5.9 km˛ (2.3 mi˛) of it is land and 3.0 km˛ (1.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 33.62% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 7,150 people, 3,783 households, and 2,273 families residing in the town. The population density is 1,205.5/km˛ (3,120.1/mi˛). There are 7,885 housing units at an average density of 1,329.4/km˛ (3,440.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 98.63% White, 0.10%.
North Key Largo, Florida - North Key Largo, Florida North Key Largo is a town located in Monroe County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,049. Geography \nNorth Key Largo is located at 25°17'23" North, 80°18'25" West (25.289586, -80.306813)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.9 km˛ (19.7 mi˛). 48.6 km˛ (18.8 mi˛) of it is land and 2.3 km˛ (0.9 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 4.53% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,049 people, 565 households, and 376 families residing in the town. The population density is 21.6/km˛ (55.9/mi˛). There are 1,620 housing units at an average density of 33.3/km˛ (86.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is.
Manasota Key, Florida - Manasota Key, Florida Manasota Key is a town located in Charlotte County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,345. Geography \nManasota Key is located at 26°55'34" North, 82°21'35" West (26.925979, -82.359602)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.0 km˛ (2.7 mi˛). 2.7 km˛ (1.1 mi˛) of it is land and 4.3 km˛ (1.7 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 61.03% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 1,345 people, 769 households, and 459 families residing in the town. The population density is 489.9/km˛ (1,263.2/mi˛). There are 1,867 housing units at an average density of 680.0/km˛ (1,753.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 99.26% White, 0.15%.
Longboat Key, Florida - Longboat Key, Florida Longboat Key is a town located in Manatee County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 7,603. Geography \nLongboat Key is located at 27°23'49" North, 82°38'41" West (27.396931, -82.644751)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 44.2 km˛ (17.1 mi˛). 12.7 km˛ (4.9 mi˛) of it is land and 31.5 km˛ (12.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 71.18% water. Demographics \nAs of the census of 2000, there are 7,603 people, 4,280 households, and 2,846 families residing in the town. The population density is 596.7/km˛ (1,546.4/mi˛). There are 8,834 housing units at an average density of 693.3/km˛ (1,796.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 99.24% White, 0.07%.
Gainesville, Florida - Gainesville, Florida Gainesville is a city located in Alachua County, Florida, most known for the University of Florida, home to the Florida Gators football team. Gainesville is also home to Shands Hospital and the Florida State Museum. The city was originally formed along a railroad line stretching from Cedar Key, Florida to Fernandina Beach, Florida as part of a route eventually carrying cargo from New Orleans, Louisiana to New York. In the 1850s Gainesville became the new Alachua County seat (moving from the more populated but inconveniently located Newnansville). It is the county seat of Alachua County6. Celebrities that do or have lived in Gainesville include Buddy Ebsen, Harry Crews, Bo Diddley, Sister Hazel, Tom Petty, River Phoenix, and Steve Spurrier. The sports drink Gatorade was invented.
Manatee County, Florida - Manatee County, Florida \nManatee County is a county located in the U.S. State of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 264,002. Its county seat is Bradenton, Florida6. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Cities and towns History \nManatee County was created in 1855. It was named for the manatee or sea cow. Geography \nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,312 km˛ (893 mi˛). 1,919 km˛ (741 mi˛) of it is land and 393 km˛ (152 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 16.99% water. Demographics \nAs of the census2 of 2000, there are 264,002 people, 112,460 households, and 73,773 families residing in the county. The population density is 138/km˛ (356/mi˛). There are 138,128.
Marathon, Florida - Marathon, Florida Marathon is a city on Marathon Key and Boot Key, islands in the Florida Keys, and located in Monroe County, Florida. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,255. Geography Marathon is located at 24°43'35" North, 81°2'25" West (24.726310, -81.040327)1. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.0 km˛ (9.6 mi˛). 22.4 km˛ (8.6 mi˛) of it is land and 2.6 km˛ (1.0 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 10.37% water. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 10,255 people, 4,597 households, and 2,735 families residing in the city. The population density is 457.7/km˛ (1,186.1/mi˛). There are 6,791 housing units at an average density of 303.1/km˛ (785.4/mi˛). The.
