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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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The Republican state representative’s district includes the Florida Keys and much of Everglades National Park, where flamingo numbers are rising.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

“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

Ashman said Hackman years ago discussed renting a home in the Florida Keys in the winter and possibly meeting up after their vacations, but then the pandemic happened, and the men drifted apart.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 4, 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

In a test on an island in the Florida Keys in 1961, a population of flies was nearly wiped out within a period of only five weeks.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson

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