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Anclote Key Lighthouse — Attraction in Florida

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Anclote Key Lighthouse
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The Anclote Keys Light is a lighthouse built in 1887 on Anclote Key, the largest of the Anclote Keys. It is a skeletal square pyramidal tower, painted brown, with a black lantern.
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Anclote Key Preserve State Park
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
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Anclote Key Lighthouse
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Anclote Key Lighthouse

Florida
4.9(33)
Open until 6:00 PM
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The Anclote Keys Light is a lighthouse built in 1887 on Anclote Key, the largest of the Anclote Keys. It is a skeletal square pyramidal tower, painted brown, with a black lantern.

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(727) 469-5943
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Charles BanaciskiCharles Banaciski
It's been a while since I was at the lighthouse on Anclote Key. The visit that sticks in my mind is one from many years ago when some friends and I camped on the island and explored the lighthouse. Keep in mind this was before it was restored to the beautiful landmark it is today. Back then it was just another island with a old light and some old buildings. But now it's so much more than that. Its something that we can'all be very proud of. The time and hard work, not to mention donations, have given back the dignity which was lost to progress and lack of interest. There are quite a few records that are available to read and you'd be surprised of the history that's attached to it. I thought I knew a lot about Anclote Key and the lighthouse but I was wrong. There's so much I didn't know. But I'm sure glad I took the Time to find out. This is definitely a place to see if you're in the area and curious about local history. Enjoy it!!
Mike DwyerMike Dwyer
Great natural park. We took our boat over but cattle boats are available from the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs. The shuttle boats drop you on the north end of the island. I think you can walk to the lighthouse from there but it's a long walk.
Steven ZimmermanSteven Zimmerman
just 5 miles off shore of our #GulfHarbors coastal boating community, a wonderful neighboring island & just a quick jet ski ride from dock
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It's been a while since I was at the lighthouse on Anclote Key. The visit that sticks in my mind is one from many years ago when some friends and I camped on the island and explored the lighthouse. Keep in mind this was before it was restored to the beautiful landmark it is today. Back then it was just another island with a old light and some old buildings. But now it's so much more than that. Its something that we can'all be very proud of. The time and hard work, not to mention donations, have given back the dignity which was lost to progress and lack of interest. There are quite a few records that are available to read and you'd be surprised of the history that's attached to it. I thought I knew a lot about Anclote Key and the lighthouse but I was wrong. There's so much I didn't know. But I'm sure glad I took the Time to find out. This is definitely a place to see if you're in the area and curious about local history. Enjoy it!!
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Great natural park. We took our boat over but cattle boats are available from the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs. The shuttle boats drop you on the north end of the island. I think you can walk to the lighthouse from there but it's a long walk.
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just 5 miles off shore of our #GulfHarbors coastal boating community, a wonderful neighboring island & just a quick jet ski ride from dock
Steven Zimmerman

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4y

It's been a while since I was at the lighthouse on Anclote Key. The visit that sticks in my mind is one from many years ago when some friends and I camped on the island and explored the lighthouse. Keep in mind this was before it was restored to the beautiful landmark it is today. Back then it was just another island with a old light and some old buildings. But now it's so much more than that. Its something that we can'all be very proud of. The time and hard work, not to mention donations, have given back the dignity which was lost to progress and lack of interest. There are quite a few records that are available to read and you'd be surprised of the history that's attached to it. I thought I knew a lot about Anclote Key and the lighthouse but I was wrong. There's so much I didn't know. But I'm sure glad I took the Time to find out. This is definitely a place to see if you're in the area and curious about local...

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23w

Хотя может показаться, что у этой башни отсутствует внешняя оболочка, на самом деле эта скелетообразная чугунная башня была построена с расчетом противостоять ветру и волнам.

На южном краю острова Анклот-Ки возвышается веретенообразная красно-коричневая башня над окружающей лесной линией, достигая высоты 110 футов. Это маяк острова Анклот-Ки, который служил навигационным средством для кораблей в Мексиканском заливе почти столетие.

Маяк расположен на самом большом из островов Anclote Keys, группы барьерных островов во Флориде . Цепь островов расположена всего в нескольких милях от берега города Холидей. Город был официально зарегистрирован в 1887 году, в том же году, когда железная дорога достигла этого района и был возведен маяк Anclote Keys.

В зависимости от того, когда и где они построены, маяки могут принимать различные формы. Маяк Анклот-Ки является примером скелетной башни: его фонарный зал находится на вершине центрального цилиндра с четырьмя опорными колоннами, которые наклонены наружу, образуя форму пирамиды. Скелетные башни менее дороги и быстрее в строительстве, чем кирпичные или каменные башни, а конструкция с открытым каркасом позволяет ветру проходить через опорные конструкции.

Сборка чугунной башни заняла всего три месяца. Маяк Анклот-Ки впервые зажгся 15 сентября 1887 года. Смотрители поднимались к фонарю по винтовой лестнице, расположенной внутри центрального цилиндра башни. Хотя Анклот-Ки находился в нескольких минутах езды на лодке от материка, смотрители маяка часто посещали город, а посетители приезжали, чтобы насладиться пляжами острова.

Свет был автоматизирован в 1952 году, а затем выведен из эксплуатации в 1984 году, поскольку другие навигационные технологии сделали маяк ненужным. Станция медленно пришла в упадок. В 2002 году была запущена низовая кампания по восстановлению маяка, в результате которой было собрано более миллиона долларов. В дополнение к структурному ремонту был построен новый дощатый настил, ведущий к маяку. 13 сентября 2003 года маяк Анклот-Ки снова засиял над водами...

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1y

Loved the island and the lighthouse! Ran into a bit of trouble when a storm rolled in quickly. Ranger Tod was kind enough to lend us a hand and get us back to dry land safely. Great guy, he’s a browns fan but hey nobody’s perfect. 🤣 Thanks...

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