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Get to know Casey Key

A narrow barrier island just eight miles long and less than a quarter mile wide, Casey Key is a lovely, secluded enclave without a single traffic light. In fact, more sea turtles make their home on Casey Key (with 1,382 turtle nests found in 2021) than humans, with only 500 people or so living on the island year-round. All of Casey Key is considered prime property, with the area south of Blackburn Point Road serving as the more commercial area, with a smattering of small family-run motels, casual restaurants, two public beaches, and a popular fishing jetty. The northern stretch is home to grand residences, with many extending from gulf-to-bay. The only land access to the island is via two bridges, with one at both ends. Blackburn Point Road Bridge in the north, built in 1926, is a one-lane swing bridge that dramatically pivots to allow passing ships.

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Living in the Tampa Bay area

Central West Florida encompasses the area surrounding Tampa Bay, including Tampa itself and stretching down to St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota. This coastal region is what people imagine when dreaming about Florida, a place where year-round sunshine beckons and every day is a beach day. Many have been lured to Tampa Bay by its weather, including baseball’s annual migration to spring training and The Ringling Brothers Circus’s long-time winter home in Sarasota. There’s a wide range of places to live, whether it’s year-round or only for a snowbird’s sojourn. The area includes barrier islands with picturesque beaches, busy urban downtowns, artsy neighborhoods of cafes and bungalows, and inland master-planned gated communities that are among the fastest growing in the nation. There’s no shortage of fun in Tampa Bay, with pro sports teams in residence, well-regarded museums, delicious restaurants, and a ton of outdoor activities on land and sea.