Plantation Bay Estate
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Community-- "Village Of Islamorada"
Our Village of Islands is situated between the saltwater wilderness of Everglades National Park in one direction and North America's only coral barrier reef and the deep blue waters of the Florida Straits in the other.
Islamorada is comprised of six islands including Plantation Key, Windley Key, Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key and the offshore islands of Indian Key and Lignumvitae Key.
This might be the only place on Earth where it is possible to catch a sailfish in the morning, and then venture into the backcountry in pursuit of bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook and redfish in just inches of water.
It is a gateway to one of the most varied watery wildernesses in America. Climb onto an ecotour boat here and you are in a stunning marine environment of coral formations, tropical fish and dolphin pods. Now head northwest into the fabled backcountry, and in just minutes you are in a world of manatees, crocodiles and roseate spoonbills. Some tour operators will take you all the way to Flamingo, a national park outpost situated where the Everglades spill into Florida Bay in Everglades National Park.
In addition to fishing, the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay offer adventures in diving, snorkeling, parasailing, wind-surfing, kayaking, boat racing and a variety of nature excursions like hand-feeding giant silver tarpon. Ever since the days of famous authors and sportsmen like Ernest Hemmingway and Zane Grey, our area has attracted outdoor competitors -- every month offers a wide range of fishing tournaments, races and other sporting challenges.
The four islands of Islamorada also offer numerous tranquil spots to relax under the sun's glorious golden rays.
Enjoy a beachfront cocktail, sunset cruise or spend the day shopping at one of the areas unique shops or galleries. Once you are relaxed, the finest in dining awaits to satisfy the tastes of every member of your family.
With an area history spanning more than 3,000 years and an active chamber with over 300 memberships, Islamorada is the premier location for inquisitive visitors and commerce to merge.
If you are interested in the Florida Keys, consider the village of Islamorada as your destination. Our town is changing rapidly but you can still get a feel for the laid back attitude that has made the keys such a great escape from the stress and busy lifestyles of the mainland.
Islamorada is known as having the best restaurants in the Keys. Vacationers and residents of Islamorada have more than our fair share of fun. As soon as you get here you will feel your shoulders relax and notice that you are taking slow, deep breaths. That is the calm ambience taking over.
Enjoy it; it comes naturally here.
To go along with the tranquil aura, is a friendly atmosphere that is getting harder and harder to find these days. Perhaps it’s the breathtaking scenery or the crisp, clean air. Either way Islamorada is an ideal place to live.
We aren’t all about relaxing though. Fishing is a common source of excitement. Set out on a forty-footer in search of Sailfish, Wahoo, Marlin or Tuna. There is some great Diving to be had along the only coral reef in the continental U.S. too.
The Florida Keys have to be one of the sunniest and warmest places in the United States year round. Our climate in the winter maintains at around 75-80 degrees with warmer days mixed in.
The weather is almost perfect every day here with passing showers that really don't last all day long like the fronts experienced up north.
The Florida Keys are the closest you'll get to the equator while still being in the United States. Come enjoy our tropical paradise whenever the weather
is getting you down.
The Florida Keys are situated within the subtropical region of the Western hemisphere. Because of its proximity to the Gulf Stream and the Gulf of Mexico, the Keys have a mild tropical-maritime climate where the average summer and winter temperatures rarely differ more than 10 degrees.
Big game fishing is king in the Islamorada area; the many celebrities of the past and present who have been drawn here would attest to that fact. The Gulf Stream comes in close and that is where you find the fish. Islamorada boasts the largest concentration of fishing boats in the Florida Keys.
If the price tag for a private charter is beyond your means, you can always reserve a place on a party boat. Bridge fishing is very popular too, but you do need your own equipment and a license.
Many restaurants in the area will cook your catch.
Many interesting dive sites grace the waters around Islamorada. Alligator Reef Light, Davis Reef (with its statue of Buddha), Horseshoe Reef (with its statue of Jesus) and Pickles Reef are only a few. The San Pedro Underwater Archeological Preserve and the Eagle site are great for wreck diving.
Snorkelers can have great fun at Cheeca Rocks, located 600 yards out from Cheeca Lodge, and Hens and Chickens Reef, with its huge coral heads and caves.
If you want to get closer t
o the Keys marvelous marine life, you can feed the tarpons at Robbie's Marina; some of them are as long as 6 feet. You can also swim with the dolphins at Theatre of the Sea, a marine park that is home to dolphins, sea lions, sharks, stingrays and sea turtles.
The Florida Keys are an archipelago or cluster of about 1700 islands in the extreme southeast of the United States. The Keys extend from the southeastern Florida peninsula near Miami, run south and then curve west to Key West, and out to the uninhabited Dry Tortugas.
The Keys are made up of small towns and communities. However, due to the strong economy from our tourist base, the Arts are a primary part of our culture. Most weekends bring festivals and street parties throughout the Keys and especially in Key West. Photography of wildlife here is also great. The Florida Keys Council of the Arts does a great job in supporting Art in the Keys !
