Across Tavernier Creek at MM#90 and running down to Snake Creek at MM#87 is Plantation Key, just Southern of Key Largo, between Key largo and Windley Key. Plantation Key is separated from Key Largo by Tavernier Creek at its Northeast end, and from Windley Key by Snake Creek at its Southwest end.
All of the key is within the Village of Islamorada as of November 4, 1997, when it was incorporated.
The Plantation Key dock was filled with million-dollar Yachts on wich very financially relaxed retired people spent their winters.
2010/03/27
Update
Joëlle
Traverser Tavernier Creek à MM#90 et tourner en bas de Snake Creek à MM#87, vous êtes à Plantation Key, juste au S de Key Largo, entre Key Largo et Windley Key. Plantation Key est séparée de Key largo par Tavernier Creek à l'extrémité NE, et de Windley Key par Snake Creek à l'extrémité SW.
Toute l'île se trouve à côté du village Islamorada qui fut intégré à l'île le 4 novembre 1997. L'île est remplie de yachts luxueux sur lesquels de riches retraités passent leur hiver.
Long Key was called Cayo Vivora (Rattlesnake Key) by early Spanish explorers, a reference to the shape of the island, which resembles a snake with its jaws open, rather than to its denizens. In the early 20th century, Long Key was the site of a luxurious fishing resort that ...
The island lies to the southwest of Upper Matecumbe Key, and to the northeast of Craig Key. All of the key is within the Village of Islamorada as of November 4, 1997, when it was incorporated. This key is the site of a number of Indian mounds and middens, most of which were ...
Crocker Reef (Buoy 12) is located about 4 miles southeast of Snake Creek in Islamorada. This reef is primarily an intermediate to deep spur & groove system typical of the outer reef along most of the Florida Keys. Not far from the navigation buoy pictured above ...
Marina is located at the W end of Plantation Key, just before Islamorada village. Plantation Yacht Harbor lies off the Florida Straits. Between ICW markers 78 and 78A. It will bear approximately 150°. Look for red and white lighthouse at the end of the breakwater. Reservations ...
The first underwater park in the U.S., John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses approximately 70 nautical square miles. It is the coral reefs and their associated marine life that bring most visitors to the park. Many enjoy the view of the reef from a glass-bottom ...
Mangrove Marina is located on Key Largo, at ICW marker #65 and between day markers #1 and #2.130 slips with 15 transients (<65 feet) Reservations are preferred. Tel - (305) 852-8380 Fax - (305) 852-9466 Email - mangrove@terranova.net