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Summerland Key Attractions and Activities

History

Beginning in 1948, Henry Hudgins, the father of modern Summerland Key, started developing Summerland from an uninhabited tropical wilderness to an upscale residential neighborhood.

While Hudgins was the chief structural engineer for the City of Miami, he met Waren Niles, whose family owned a large part of Summerland since the 1900s. In 1941, the NIles family notified Hudgins they were considering selling their Summerland property. By 1947, Hudgins had made an offer of $100,000 for the purchase of the Niles property and the family sold their Summerland real estate to Hudgins.

In the fall of 1948 two hurricanes hit the Lower Keys with tidal surges that rose six feet and caused much flood damage to the area. After Hudgins saw the high water mark on Summerland he decided that homes built in his development would have to be elevated. He purchased two surplus military buildings and had his construction crews secure them atop utility poles at the foot of what is Dobie Street today. This was not only the Hudgins family's first home on Summerland, but also one of the first homes in the Keys on stilts — if not the first in all the Keys. Building code today requires all homes be built elevated to be above the floodplain.

Hudgins drew up plans for streets and canals for the development and began dredging operations to form the canals. Unhappy with the results of the dredge, Hudgins developed a new technique that was later adopted for digging all the man made canal of the Keys.

Summerland key Climate

Summerland Key, Florida information about weather conditions can be easily found at Fizber.com. Summerland Key, Florida is a good place to live in with its moderate climate. Average min temperature of Summerland Key, Florida in January is 61.4, average min temperature in July is 75.0. Average precipitation in January is 0.63, in July it is 4.41

Summerland Vacation Rentals

Summerland Key vacation rentals offer an opportunity to experience the perfect combination of sun, sea and sand in this tropical paradise situated in the Lower Florida Keys. Beach lovers are sure to have a great time here sunbathing on the beautiful white sand beaches, indulging in fishing, snorkeling and swimming in the sparkling blue waters of the magnificent Gulf of Mexico. Those on a family vacation can enjoy some amazing moments visiting the Lookout Park, which offers a host of recreational wonders to explore and take time out to collect amazing creations of shells washed ashore by sea waves. Diving and bird watching turn out to be pastimes of a rather exotic nature in this wonderful tropical environment, especially when you happen to base your vacation in a Summerland vacation rental.

Oceanfront Summerland Key vacation condos present one of the finest accommodation options for vacationers which are tastefully designed to complement the natural beauty of the place. These rental accommodations make your vacation in the island as comfortable as possible with amenities such as heated pools. Some of the most popular diving and snorkeling locations are easily accessible from these strategically placed vacation rentals. Those willing to explore a little more can head to nearby Key West and Marathon to experience the recreational and natural diversity of lower Florida Keys.

Wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers can witness an exotic variety of flora and fauna in the island with 2 1/2 feet tall key deer stealing the limelight. One of the most exquisite attractions at the place is "The Brinton Environmental Center," a world-class sea adventure facility where one can witness the wonders of marine life up close and personal as part of a week-long adventure program featuring activities like snorkeling, deep sea diving and fishing. The historical and cultural vistas are no less captivating for the visitor as well. A Summerland Key vacation rental is your hub for a fantastic holiday in this tropical island.

Summerland Key Activities

Summerland Key Attractions

Summerland Key is an island in the lower Florida Keys approximately 20 miles east of Key West. U.S. 1 (or the Overseas Highway) crosses the island at approximately mile markers 24--25.5, between Ramrod Key and Cudjoe Key. The name appears on U.S. Coast Survey chart #169 in 1878.

Summerland Key is a bedroom community located almost mid-way between the "large" cities of Marathon and Key West.

It is home to the Brinton Environmental Center of the Florida National High Adventure Sea Base. Also located on Summerland Key is a field station for Mote Marine Laboratory. A private, 2550-foot community airstrip (FD51) is located just south of the Overseas Highway on West Shore Drive.

Events & Festivals

Art Guild Art Festival, Dec 26 2009

Broward County Fair, November 12th 2009

Jensen Beach Fine Art & Craft, January 16th 2010

Taste of Jensen, December 1st2009

Winter Marathon Training Program, July 14 2010.

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