What to Know About Egmont Key

We took the ferry to Egmont Key, Florida to learn about the history and ecology of the island. You'll meet the plants and animals that make Egmont Key unique, and see why this historical landmark is known for having some of the best beaches in the Tampa Bay area!
Discover Florida Tours offers guided tours of the Jungle Prada Site in St. Petersburg. For tour information about how to experience the best-preserved American Indian mound in Pinellas County, go to www.discoverfloridatours.com/
Hubbards Marina operates the ferry to Egmont Key. For boat tickets, go to www.hubbardsmarina.com/egmont...
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has published an excellent resource explaining their experiences and history on Egmont Key. For the Seminole perspective on the island, go to
www.semtribe.com/stof/docs/de...
Thanks for watching!

[@PatrickMundus]

Please remember Egmont Key is a national wildlife refuge set aside for beach nesting birds that nest in colonies each summer. The northern portion of the island is open to the public, the southern portion (including the beaches) are closed year round. Pets are not allowed on the island. Thank you for the nice video.

[@nataliaspinelli9747]

more videos please

[@dadster52]

Egmont was my first duty station out of basic training. There were four of us in two two man duty sections working one week one and one week off. Transport was provided by CG helicopter. June 74-February 75. Good times. Now I volunteer through Egmont Key Alliance.

[@tuff-duty]

I grew up near here in the ‘50s and ‘60s and visited the island a few times. I remember the harbor pilots gave us lunch one time! I also remember their big radio.

[@DreamsFloat]

These are fun to watch - love that you included a link to the Tribe's history of Egmont Key!

[@nickwardjr2]

Great Job!

[@koreanature]

Wow... !!! My best friend, Great... We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks Have a happy day!

[@discoverfloridatours5779]

Thank you for watching!

[@angelagannon785]

Thank you!! You have us a lot of wonderful history lessons! We will be there soon!!! 😊

[@marknewton6984]

A real cool place...😎

[@user-hw2hj9gc6q]

I went out with dj and capt and had a great time fishi g!

[@TommyBoy82]

when I was station at Sector Saint Pete in the USCG ATON unit we replaced the light on the lighthouse via helicopter, it was awesome. I think it was early 2000's

[@HulaLani808]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@discoverfloridatours5779]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@TheFamilyGiggles]

Nice video! We live near here and I didn’t realize you could take a ferry there. We’ll have to try it out

[@marknewton6984]

I walked completely around Egmont Key. Wonderful...😎

[@aprylkarynjewelry]

But, you never snorkeling