Anclote Key

Anclote Key is a barrier island off the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of , the largest island in the Anclote Keys, located at near .
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  • Type: island
  • Description: island in Pasco and Pinellas counties, Florida, United States
  • Also known as: Lighthouse Island”, “South Anclote”, and “South Anclote Key

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Anclote Key Preserve State Park and Anclote Key Lighthouse.

Park
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is a Florida State Park and historic site, located on Anclote Key three miles off along the Atlantic coastal plain. is only accessible by boat.

Lighthouse
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The Anclote Keys Light is a lighthouse built in 1887 on Anclote Key, the largest of the Anclote Keys. It is a skeletal square pyramidal tower, painted brown, with a black lantern. is situated 1¼ miles south of Anclote Key.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tarpon Springs.

is a city in , . It is known for its implication in the sponge diving industry and its strong Greek presence. In fact, it has the highest percentage of Greeks of any city in America.

Anclote Key

Latitude
28.18334° or 28° 11′ north
Longitude
-82.84872° or 82° 50′ 55″ west
Elevation
3 feet (1 metre)
Open location code
76WV55M2+8G
Geo­Names ID
4146011
Wiki­data ID
Q517212
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Localities in the Area

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Nearby Places

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