No Name Key facts for kids
Key deer walking on No Name Key
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 No Name Key
Location in Florida
No Name Key
Location in Caribbean
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| Location | Gulf of Mexico |
| Coordinates | 24°41′33″N 81°19′34″W / 24.6926°N 81.3260°W |
| Archipelago | Florida Keys |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Florida Straits |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Monroe |
No Name Key is a small, quiet island in the beautiful Florida Keys, located in the United States. It's about 3 miles (4.8 km) from the main road, US 1. This island is not very crowded, with only about 43 homes. It's much smaller than its neighbor, Big Pine Key, which is just half a mile (800 meters) away. You can reach No Name Key by a concrete bridge from Big Pine Key. Long ago, before the Overseas Highway was built, a car ferry used to connect the island.
Powering No Name Key
For many years, No Name Key was unique because it didn't have regular electricity from a power company. A local rule in Monroe County prevented the island from connecting to the main power grid. Because of this, residents mostly used power from solar panels or generators that ran on diesel or gas.
This rule about electricity led to a legal disagreement between Monroe County and the people who owned homes on No Name Key. In May 2013, the Florida Public Service Commission stepped in. This commission oversees public utilities like electricity. They decided that the residents had a right to get commercial electrical power.
Just one week later, a court ordered the county to give out the permits needed. These permits allowed homes on No Name Key to connect to the main power grid. On May 29, 2013, a long-standing disagreement about electricity finally ended. Residents began connecting their homes to the commercial electric grid.
Wildlife on No Name Key
No Name Key is home to some special animals. One important native animal found here is the endangered Key deer. These deer are smaller than most other deer. They are a unique part of the island's natural environment. Protecting their habitat is very important for their survival.
