Sunset Key

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Sunset Key is an island in the Florida Keys with an area of ​​135 852 m², which is about 460 meters from the coast of the island of Key West, the Florida Keys is located and serves as a residential area and resort. The island belongs to the city of Key West and thus to the Monroe County (Florida ) and had 17 permanent residents. The island is the state of the 2000 census the private property of its inhabitants, especially the owner of the Key West Westin hotel chain Westin Hotels & Resorts who operates a small group of cottages for guests. On the island there are 48 single family homes and 21 vacant land, all of which are estimated at about 1.5 million U.S. dollars in value. The island is only accessible via a boat shuttle from the Westin Marina.

The nearest island is Wisteria Iceland about 200 meters to the north.

History

The official name of Sunset Key is tank Iceland. The United States Navy used as a fuel tank Iceland Depot Key West during the Cold War. In 1965, passages have been dredged for submarines and other large ships on the island. However, the Navy changed its mind and the island was no longer used for military purposes. Thus, only two of the twelve planned tanks were built and although the fuel lines were built, never filled.

In 1986, the tank Iceland government and other anchorages in Key West sold in an auction at Pritam Singh from New England. In 1988, the tanks were dismantled, while the remaining fuel lines were used as conduits for water and wastewater. In addition, electricity cables were laid alongside the existing lines.

In 1994 the island was purchased again and renamed Sunset Key. The island has since been largely owned by Tom Walsh, who is also the owner of the Westin Key West Resort & Marina. Another property owner is an entrepreneur from Hamburg.