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Sugarloaf Key

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separating the island into Upper Sugarloaf Key and Lower Sugarloaf Key. So called, upper and lower, simply referencing the relative nature of their geographic positions, not as distinct islands. Lower Sugarloaf Key is about 13 mi (21 km) from
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that forms a loop on the Atlantic Ocean side, giving the illusion of separate islands. Although frequently referred to simply and with technical accuracy as "Sugarloaf Key", this island contains two distinct island communities, known as
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or from the variety of pineapple called "sugarloaf" that was once grown in the area. These pineapples are rarely in commercial use any longer since they are soft and do not travel well. The unincorporated community of
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The name Sugarloaf, is variously attributed as arising from either an Indian mound on the east side of Upper Sugarloaf Key, north of the present highway was said to look like an old-fashioned
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Sugarloaf Key is already part of the Overseas Highway and will soon join other islands of the Florida Keys as part of the
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Lower Sugarloaf Key has family owned Sugarloaf Lodge and restaurant, an airport, Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station, and
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Upper Sugarloaf Key has two public schools, a church, restaurant, commercial offices, public campground and the
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Covering 14 acres (5.7 ha), Sugarloaf Key has the southernmost
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and Upper Sugarloaf Key is about 15 mi (24 km) east of
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The island is somewhat U-shaped, with Upper Sugarloaf Sound and
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connecting mainland Florida to Key West via bicycle path(s).
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on the island was the location of one of the stations of the
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Sugarloaf Key, Florida
Sugar Loaf Cay

Sugarloaf Key is located in Florida
Sugarloaf Key is located in Caribbean
Gulf of Mexico
24°37′41″N 81°30′50″W / 24.628°N 81.514°W / 24.628; -81.514
Florida Keys
Florida Straits
United States
Florida
Monroe
Florida Keys
Lower Sugarloaf Key
Upper Sugarloaf Key
loaf of sugar
Pirates Cove
Overseas Railroad
Park Key
Key West
Saddlebunch Keys
Key West
Cudjoe Key
buttonwood
poisonwood
sea grape
thatch palm
ibises
dolphins
parrotfish

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