Sands Key facts for kids
 Sands Key
Location in Florida
Sands Key
Location in North Atlantic
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| Geography | |
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| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 25°30′00″N 80°11′00″W / 25.500073°N 80.183415°W |
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| State | Florida |
| County | Miami-Dade |
Sands Key is a cool island located in the northern part of the Florida Keys. It's part of Biscayne National Park, which is a protected area in Florida. This island is found in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and sits in the lower part of Biscayne Bay. You can find it nestled between two other islands, Elliott Key and Boca Chita Key.
Discovering Sands Key's Past
Sands Key has had many different names over time. Long ago, people called it "Las Tetas," which is a Spanish phrase. It was also known as "The Paps," "Pownal Kay," "Pownall Island," "Restinga de Las Tetas," and "Saunder's Key."
Why the Name "Las Tetas"?
The name "Las Tetas" likely came from two hills on the island. These hills might have been natural formations or even ancient mounds built by Native Americans. People from The Bahamas often called the island "Saunder's Key."
