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Facts About the Keys

Number of mile markers between Florida City and Key West on U.S. 1: 126.

Pronunciation of the word conch: Konk.

Difference between Conch and conch: Native-born islander and seafood, respectively.

Origin of all the conch seafood served in the Florida Keys restaurants: Bahamas.

Fine for disturbing live conch or empty conch shells: $500.

Highest point of sea level in the Keys: 19 feet.

Percentage of key limes sold in grocery stores that are grown in the keys: 10 percent

True Color of key lime pie: Yellow

Types of Mangroves growing in the Keys; Red , white and black.

Smell emanating from the roots of mangroves that have trapped, decaying seaweed: Rotten eggs.

Greatest danger to the manatee in the Keys: Boat propellers.

Significance of gecko inside the home: Good luck.

Death toll for the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane: 400 Men and woman and Flagler's Overseas railroad.

Approximate number of islands that make up Florida Keys; 800.

Approximate number of bridges that connect the Florida Keys: 40.

Approximate population of the Florida Keys: 80,000.