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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

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

Irma still devastated the Florida Keys but caused far less damage than initially predicted.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2024

"People should get out and experience the unique ecosystems of the Florida Keys while they can," Lange warned.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 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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