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| '''Sugarloaf Key''' is a single island in the lower ] that forms a loop on the Atlantic Ocean side giving the illusion of separate islands. Although frequently referred to simply and technically accurately as "Sugarloaf Key", this island is comprised of two distinct island communities that are known as ] and ] The island is somewhat "U"-shaped, with Upper Sugarloaf Sound and ] separating the island into ] and ]. So called, upper and lower, simply referencing the relative nature of their geographic positions, not as distinct islands. is located approximately 13 miles from ], between ] and ]. ] is located about 15 miles east of ], between ] and ]. While smaller in land area than ], ] has a greater density of population. | |||
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| ] is on Sugarloaf Key. The road goes to Sugarloaf Elementary school and a residential area of the island.]] | |||
| ⚫ | ] (or the ]) crosses ] at approximately mile markers 19--20.5 and ] at approximate mile markers 16.5-17.5. | ||
| '''Sugarloaf Key''' is one of the larger islands in the lower ], about 15 miles east of ]. | |||
| ⚫ | 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 loaf of sugar or from the variety of pineapple called 'sugarloaf' that were once grown in the area. These pineapples are rarely in commercial use any longer since they are soft and do not travel well. | ||
| It is located between ] and ]. | |||
| ] has family owned Sugarloaf Lodge and restaurant, an airport, Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station, and ] | |||
| ⚫ | ] (or the ]) crosses |
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| ] has two public schools, a church, restaurant, commercial offices, public campground and the ]. | |||
| Its earlier names were Glen Island and Perkey. Due to its loop shape it is sometimes referred to as two separate Keys; '''Sugarloaf Key''' and ], separated by Upper Sugarloaf Sound and ]. | |||
| Sugarloaf Key is already part of the ] and will soon join other islands of the ] as part of the ] connecting mainland Florida to ] via bicycle path(s). | |||
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| It is the upper portion of one large island. The island is "U"-shaped, with Upper Sugarloaf Sound and ] in the center. Although larger in area than Lower Sugarloaf Key, it is less densely populated. | |||
| The upper portion of the island ('''Sugarloaf Key''', also known locally as '''Upper Sugarloaf Key''') has a public school, church, restaurant, and KOA campground. The lower portion of the island (]), although smaller in area, is more densely populated and is also called ]. It has Sugarloaf Lodge and restaurant, an airport, a volunteer fire department, and ], built in 1929 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The tower was built based on the Hygiostatic Bat Roost plans of Dr. Charles Campbell, an early pioneer of bat studies, by a man named Perky to control the mosquito (and hence malaria) problem in the Lower Keys, but reportedly, when the bats were put in, they flew away. Mr. Perky intended to found a city named after himself, but did not succeed due to the local mosquitoe and malaria problem. | |||
| Sugarloaf? Upper Sugarloaf? Lower Sugarloaf? While there may be debate over names, the ]<ref>http://www.keyshistory.org/MileMarkerChart.html</ref> particularly when trying to locate homes and businesses that are present as one approaches each island indicate that Upper Sugarloaf Key and Lower Sugarloaf Key are reasonably useful. | |||
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Revision as of 21:19, 4 September 2010
Sugarloaf Key is a single island in the lower Florida Keys that forms a loop on the Atlantic Ocean side giving the illusion of separate islands. Although frequently referred to simply and technically accurately as "Sugarloaf Key", this island is comprised of two distinct island communities that are known as Lower Sugarloaf Key and Upper Sugarloaf Key The island is somewhat "U"-shaped, with Upper Sugarloaf Sound and Park Key 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. is located approximately 13 miles from Key West, between Park Key and Saddlebunch Keys. Upper Sugarloaf Key is located about 15 miles east of Key West, between Park Key and Cudjoe Key. While smaller in land area than Upper Sugarloaf Key, Lower Sugarloaf Key has a greater density of population.
U.S. 1 (or the Overseas Highway) crosses Upper Sugarloaf Key at approximately mile markers 19--20.5 and Lower Sugarloaf Key at approximate mile markers 16.5-17.5.
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 loaf of sugar or from the variety of pineapple called 'sugarloaf' that were once grown in the area. These pineapples are rarely in commercial use any longer since they are soft and do not travel well.
Lower Sugarloaf Key has family owned Sugarloaf Lodge and restaurant, an airport, Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station, and Sugarloaf Key Bat Tower ]
Upper Sugarloaf Key has two public schools, a church, restaurant, commercial offices, public campground and the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge.
Sugarloaf Key is already part of the Overseas Highway and will soon join other islands of the Florida Keys as part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail connecting mainland Florida to Key West via bicycle path(s).
Sugarloaf? Upper Sugarloaf? Lower Sugarloaf? While there may be debate over names, the road signs particularly when trying to locate homes and businesses that are present as one approaches each island indicate that Upper Sugarloaf Key and Lower Sugarloaf Key are reasonably useful.
24.658328°N -81.527095°E / 24.658328°N 81.527095°W / 24.658328; -81.527095 Coordinates: longitude degrees < 0 with hemisphere flag
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Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail