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Florida Keys

American  

plural noun

  1. a chain of small islands and reefs off the coast of S Florida. About 225 miles (362 km) long.


Florida Keys Cultural  
  1. Islands off the southern coast of Florida. The best known are Key Largo and Key West.


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“With two gated driveways, serene lawns, and a high-end tropical ambiance, this estate seamlessly blends privacy, prestige, and paradise. A one-of-a-kind legacy property – experience the ultimate Florida Keys lifestyle,” the listing adds.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 17, 2025

“When I started my career back in 2006 or so, coral reefs in the Florida Keys in particular had about maybe a little better than 10% of their surface covered in live coral,” Spadaro said.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2024

Heavy rains are also expected in the Cayman Islands, while a tropical storm warning is in force in the Florida Keys.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2024

He also likes to sabotage his own career as a Florida Keys police detective, at least until he gets suspended and is knocked down to health inspector duty.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2024

All were sent to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, a baking-hot group of islands about eighty miles west of the Florida Keys.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly

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