Anclote Key

Anclote Key

Anclote Key is an island off the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida, located at 28°11'16"N, 82°50'44"W near Tarpon Springs. Its name originates from the Spanish term for "anchor."cite web|author=Anclote Key Lighthouse Page|url=http://www.anclotekey.com/history.html|title=History|accessdate=2008-02-09] The island is accessible only by boat and is split between Anclote Key Preserve State Park and Anclote National Wildlife Reserve. The island contains mangrove wetlands, coastal pine flatwoods, and beaches. A large number of shorebirds utilize the surrounding islands and Anclote Key for nesting and breeding.cite web|author=Florida State Parks|year=2007|url=http://www.floridastateparks.org/anclotekey/docs/brochure.pdf|title=Anclote Key Preserve State Park|accessdate=2008-02-09] The historical Anclote Keys Light is situated on the island.

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