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	{{Short description\|Island in the Florida Keys}}		{{Short description\|Island in the Florida Keys}}
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	\| image_caption = Sunset Key is located a few hundred yards west off the island of ]		\| image_caption = Sunset Key is located a few hundred yards west off the island of ] (2006)
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	'''Sunset Key''' is a {{convert\|27\|acre\|ha\|adj=on\|abbr=off}} residential neighborhood and resort island in the city of ], ]. It is located about {{convert\|500\|yd}} 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. {{As of\|2006}}, the island consisted of a total of 48 single-family homes and 21 vacant lots.<ref>~~{{Dead link\|date=April 2024}}~~</ref>		'''Sunset Key''' is a {{convert\|27\|acre\|ha\|adj=on\|abbr=off}} residential neighborhood and resort island in the city of ], ]. It is located about {{convert\|500\|yd}} 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. {{As of\|2006}}, the island consisted of a total of 48 single-family homes and 21 vacant lots.<ref></ref>

	Its closest neighbor is ], about {{convert\|200\|yd}} north.		Its closest neighbor is ], about {{convert\|200\|yd}} north.

	== History ==		== History ==
			{{Missing information\|section\|'''what "constructed Tank Island" means. A previously non-existent island created through ]? A previously smaller and/or transitory island expanded/solidified through land reclamation? The Navy constructed the tank facilities only, not the island itself?'''\|date=April 2024}}
	{{Citation needed span\|Sunset Key's official name is Tank Island. The ] constructed Tank Island to serve as a fuel tank depot during the ]. 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.\|date=April 2024}}		{{Citation needed span\|Sunset Key's official name is Tank Island. The ] constructed Tank Island to serve as a fuel tank depot during the ]. 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.\|date=April 2024}}

	{{Citation needed span\|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.\|date=April 2024}}		{{Citation needed span\|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.\|date=April 2024}}

	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.<ref>~~{{Dead link\|date=April 2024}}~~</ref>		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.<ref></ref>
	] to the right (2017)]]		] to the right (2017)]]

	==Ferry boats==
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	! Number !! Boat !! Name !! Engine
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	\| 2 \|\| 53 Foot \|\| ''Island Time'' and ''Lil' Princess'' \|\| Twin John Deere Inline 6 350HP Marine Diesels
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	\| 1 \|\| 30 Foot Island Hopper\|\| ''Serenity'' \|\| Single Caterpillar Inline 6 3116 Marine Diesel
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	\| 1 \|\| 26 Foot \|\| ''Sierra'' \|\| Single Yanmar Inline 4 77 HP Marine Diesel

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Sunset Key
Geography
Sunset Key is located a few hundred yards west off the island of Key West (2006)
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Location	Gulf of Mexico
Coordinates	24°33′42″N 81°48′48″W / 24.561781°N 81.81334°W / 24.561781; -81.81334
Administration
United States
State	Florida
County	Monroe
Additional information

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. As of 2006, the island consisted of a total of 48 single-family homes and 21 vacant lots.

Its closest neighbor is Wisteria Island, about 200 yards (180 m) north.

History

This section is missing information about what "constructed Tank Island" means. A previously non-existent island created through land reclamation? A previously smaller and/or transitory island expanded/solidified through land reclamation? The Navy constructed the tank facilities only, not the island itself?. Please expand the section to include this information. Further details may exist on the talk page. (April 2024)

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.

References

Key West

History

By topic	List of mayors of Key West, Florida List of people from Key West Wrecking in the Florida Keys

Areas

Fleming Key
Sigsbee Park (Dredgers Key)
Stock Island (northern part is in the municipality of Key West)
Sunset Key
Trumbo Point

Neighborhoods	Key West Historic District Truman Annex

Education

Religion

Basilica of St. Mary Star of the Sea

Landmarks

Transportation

Key West International Airport

Culture

This list is incomplete.
Note Naval Air Station Key West is nearby.

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Upper keys	Key Largo Island CDP North Tavernier Plantation Island former CDP Windley Upper Matecumbe Tea Table Indian Lignumvitae Lower Matecumbe Islamorada
Middle keys	Craig Fiesta Long Layton Conch Little Duck Key Island CDP Grassy Crawl Little Long Point Fat Deer Vaca Marathon Key Colony Beach Boot Knights
Lower keys	Pigeon Money Little Duck Missouri Ohio Sunshine Bahia Honda Spanish Harbor Scout (West Summerland) No Name Big Pine Torch Little Middle Big Ramrod Summerland Knockemdown Cudjoe Sugarloaf Park Lower Sugarloaf Saddlebunch Shark Geiger Big Coppitt Island CDP East Rockland Rockland Boca Chica Raccoon Stock Island Island CDP Key West Sigsbee Fleming Sunset Wisteria
Outlying islands	Mule Keys Mule Crawfish Archer Joe Ingram Big Mullet Barracouta Cottrell Man Little Mullet Ballast Woman Boca Grande Marquesas Keys Dry Tortugas Loggerhead Key Tortugas Banks (submerged)
Areas	Florida Bay Dry Tortugas National Park Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary National Key Deer Refuge John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Biscayne Bay Biscayne National Park Key West National Wildlife Refuge Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge Florida Reef
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