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			{{Short description\|Island in the lower Florida Keys, United States}}
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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 with technical accuracy as "Sugarloaf Key", this island contains two distinct island communities, known as ] and ]. The island is somewhat "U"-shaped, with Upper Sugarloaf Sound and ] 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. Lower Sugarloaf Key is located approximately 13 miles from ], between Park Key and ]. Upper Sugarloaf Key is located about 15 miles east of ], between Park Key and ]. While smaller in land area than Upper Sugarloaf Key, Lower Sugarloaf Key has a greater density of population.		'''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 with technical accuracy as "Sugarloaf Key", this island contains two distinct island communities, known as ] and ].

			==History==
⚫	] (or the ]) 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 ] or from the variety of pineapple called "sugarloaf" that was once grown in the area.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.sugarloaflodge.net/History.html\|title=The Good Family Welcomes You to Sugarloaf Lodge\|work=Sugarloaf Lodge\|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref> These pineapples are rarely in commercial use any longer since they are soft and do not travel well. The unincorporated community of ] on the island was the location of one of the stations of the ].{{Citation needed\|date=November 2023}}

			==Geography==
⚫	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 was once grown in the area. These pineapples are rarely in commercial use any longer since they are soft and do not travel well.
			The island is somewhat U-shaped, with Upper Sugarloaf Sound and ] 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. Lower Sugarloaf Key is about {{convert\|13\|mi\|km\|abbr=on}} from ], between Park Key and ] and Upper Sugarloaf Key is about {{convert\|15\|mi\|km\|abbr=on}} east of ], between Park Key and ]. Though Lower Sugarloaf Key has a greater density of population, it is smaller in area than Upper Sugarloaf Key.

			==Ecology==
			Plant species native to the island include ], ], ] and ].<ref name="Smithsonian">{{cite web\|url=http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/sugarloaf-key-florida-keeping-good-company-30591514/?all\|title=Sugarloaf Key, Florida: Keeping Good Company\|work=Smithsonian Magazine\|first=Barbara\|last=Ehrenreich\|date=July 2009\|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref> Of fauna, ]es are found on the island, and ]s, ], ], ] and ] can be seen in the local waters.<ref name="Smithsonian" />

			==Community==
	Lower Sugarloaf Key has family owned Sugarloaf Lodge and restaurant, an airport, Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station, and ].		Lower Sugarloaf Key has family owned Sugarloaf Lodge and restaurant, an airport, Sugarloaf Volunteer Fire Station, and ].

	Upper Sugarloaf Key has two public schools, a church, restaurant, commercial offices, public campground and the ].		Upper Sugarloaf Key has two public schools, a church, restaurant, commercial offices, public campground and the ].

			Covering {{convert\|14\|acre\|ha\|abbr=on}},<ref>{{harvnb\|Farren\|2003\|p=}}</ref>{{page needed\|date=October 2016}} Sugarloaf Key has the southernmost ] campground in North America.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.insideflorida.com/detail/sugarloaf-key-resort-koa-kampground/\|title=Sugarloaf Key Resort KOA Kampground\|work=Inside Florida\|access-date=31 October 2016}}</ref>
⚫	Sugarloaf Key is already part of the Overseas Highway and will soon join other islands of the Florida Keys as part of the ] connecting mainland Florida to Key West via bicycle path(s).

			==Transportation==
		⚫	] (or the ]) crosses Upper Sugarloaf Key at approximately mile markers 19–20.5 and Lower Sugarloaf Key at approximate mile markers 16.5–17.5.

		⚫	Sugarloaf Key is already part of the Overseas Highway and will soon join other islands of the Florida Keys as part of the ] connecting mainland Florida to Key West via bicycle path(s).

	== References ==		== References ==
			'''Notes'''
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

			'''Bibliography'''
⚫	{{Coord\|24.628\|N\|81.514\|W\|type:isle_region:US-FL\|display=~~title~~}}
			*{{cite book\|first=Rick\|last=Farren\|title=Highroad Guide to the Florida Keys and Everglades\|publisher=John F. Blair\|year=2003\|isbn=9780895872807\|oclc=947133946}}
⚫	{{Florida Keys}}

			==Further reading==
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			*{{cite web\|url=http://www.historicfloridakeys.org/historicfloridakeys/Resources_for_Preservation_files/Sugarloaf%20Key's%20Historic%20Resources.pdf\|title=Sugarloaf Key's Historic resources\|first=Jim\|last=Horn\|work=Historic Florida Keys Foundation\|date=25 March 2007\|access-date=31 October 2016}}
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			*{{cite web\|url=https://www.dep.state.fl.us/cmp/programs/files/sugarloaf_celcp_2011.pdf\|title=Sugarloaf Beach Ecological/Historical Conservation Project\|work=Florida Department of Environmental Protection\|access-date=31 October 2016}}
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			*{{cite web\|url=http://www.keyshistory.org/SL-Sugarloaf-Key.html\|title=History of Sugarloaf Key\|first=Jerry\|last=Wilkinson\|work=Keys Historeum\|access-date=31 October 2016}}
	]

			==External links==
			*{{commons category-inline\|Sugarloaf Key}}

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Latest revision as of 15:26, 1 March 2024

Island in the lower Florida Keys, United States Not to be confused with Sugar Loaf Cay, in Central Abaco, the Bahamas.

Sugarloaf Key
Geography
A satellite image of Sugarloaf Key
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Location	Gulf of Mexico
Coordinates	24°37′41″N 81°30′50″W / 24.628°N 81.514°W / 24.628; -81.514
Archipelago	Florida Keys
Adjacent to	Florida Straits
Administration
United States
State	Florida
County	Monroe

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 with technical accuracy as "Sugarloaf Key", this island contains two distinct island communities, known as Lower Sugarloaf Key and Upper Sugarloaf Key.

History

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 was once grown in the area. These pineapples are rarely in commercial use any longer since they are soft and do not travel well. The unincorporated community of Pirates Cove on the island was the location of one of the stations of the Overseas Railroad.

Geography

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. Lower Sugarloaf Key is about 13 mi (21 km) from Key West, between Park Key and Saddlebunch Keys and Upper Sugarloaf Key is about 15 mi (24 km) east of Key West, between Park Key and Cudjoe Key. Though Lower Sugarloaf Key has a greater density of population, it is smaller in area than Upper Sugarloaf Key.

Ecology

Plant species native to the island include buttonwood, poisonwood, sea grape and thatch palm. Of fauna, ibises are found on the island, and dolphins, parrotfish, snapper, barracuda and octopus can be seen in the local waters.

Community

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.

Covering 14 acres (5.7 ha), Sugarloaf Key has the southernmost KOA campground in North America.

Transportation

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.

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).

References

Notes

"The Good Family Welcomes You to Sugarloaf Lodge". Sugarloaf Lodge. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
^ Ehrenreich, Barbara (July 2009). "Sugarloaf Key, Florida: Keeping Good Company". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
Farren 2003
"Sugarloaf Key Resort KOA Kampground". Inside Florida. Retrieved 31 October 2016.

Bibliography

Farren, Rick (2003). Highroad Guide to the Florida Keys and Everglades. John F. Blair. ISBN 9780895872807. OCLC 947133946.

External links

Media related to Sugarloaf Key at Wikimedia Commons

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