The ruins of Fort Dade can be found on northern end of Egmont Key. Egmont Key is located in the mouth of Tampa Bay southwest of Fort De Soto Park and north of Anna Maria Island. Today Egmont Key is a State Park and National Wildlife Refuge and is home to the Egmont Key Lighthouse. […]
Egmont Key
Egmont Key is a secluded island at the mouth of Tampa Bay. The key is now a State Park and wildlife refuge. It is only accessible by boat. Egmont Key History Egmont Key has a rich history prior to becoming a Florida State Park. The lighthouse on the north end of the island has stood […]