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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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Visitor dispatches have also focused on the cinematic appeal of everyday Americana—from our enormous trucks and big highways to In-N-Out Burger, the Florida Keys and the heartland in between.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 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

He is hired by a faded actress to retrieve her wayward daughter, a job that takes him to the Florida Keys.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 28, 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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