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Sunset Key is a 27-acre (11-hectare) residential neighborhood and resort island in the city of Key West, Florida. It is located about 500 yards (460 m) 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 consists of a total of 48 single-family homes and 21 vacant lots, each of which are valued at over $1.5 million.[1]
 Sunset Key is located a few hundred yards west off the island of Key West | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 24.561781°N 81.81334°W |
| Administration | |
 United States | |
| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Additional information | |
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Its closest neighbor is Wisteria Island, about 200 yards (180 m) north.
History
Sunset Key's official name is Tank Island. The United States Navy constructed Tank Island to serve as a fuel tank depot during the Cold War. Dredging began in 1965 to form the island as well as to build passageways for submarines and other large vessels. However, the Navy's plans changed and the island saw little military action. Only two of the twelve planned fuel tanks were constructed, and although the fuel lines were run, the tanks were never filled.
In 1986, the government sold Tank Island and other anchorages in Key West in an auction to developer Pritam Singh. In 1988, the tanks were dismantled while the remaining fuel lines served as conduits for water, sewage, and utilities. Power cables were later laid alongside the existing fuel pipes.
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]
Ferry boats
| Number | Boat | Name | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 53 Foot | Island Time and Lil' Princess | Twin John Deere Inline 6 350HP Marine Diesels |
| 1 | 30 Foot Island Hopper | Serenity | Single Caterpillar Inline 6 3116 Marine Diesel |
| 1 | 26 Foot | Sierra | Single Yanmar Inline 4 77 HP Marine Diesel |
References
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[de] Sunset Key
Sunset Key ist eine Insel der Florida Keys mit einer Fläche von 135.852 m², die sich etwa 460 m von der Küste der Insel Key West der Florida Keys befindet und als Wohngegend und Resort dient. Die Insel gehört zum Stadtgebiet von Key West und damit zum Monroe County (Florida) und hatte 17 ständige Bewohner zum Stand der Volkszählung 2000.[1] Die Insel befindet sich im Privatbesitz ihrer Bewohner, vor allem dem Besitzer des Key West Westin der Hotelkette Westin Hotels & Resorts, der eine kleine Gruppe von Cottages für Gäste betreibt. Auf der Insel befinden sich 48 Einfamilienhäuser und 21 unbebaute Grundstücke, die in ihrem Wert alle auf über 1.5 Millionen US-Dollar geschätzt werden.[2] Die Insel ist ausschließlich über ein Boot-Shuttle vom Westin Marina erreichbar.- [en] Sunset Key
[fr] Sunset Key
Sunset Key est une île des Keys, archipel des États-Unis d'Amérique situé dans l'océan Atlantique au sud de la péninsule de Floride. Elle est située dans les Lower Keys et relève administrativement du comté de Monroe.Другой контент может иметь иную лицензию. Перед использованием материалов сайта WikiSort.org внимательно изучите правила лицензирования конкретных элементов наполнения сайта.
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