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Egmont Key Review
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Egmont Key
Islands, St. Petersburg
Fodor's Review:
In the middle of the mouth of Tampa Bay lies a small (350 acres) and largely unspoiled island, Egmont Key, now a state park, national wildlife refuge, national historic site, and bird sanctuary. On the island are the ruins of Fort De Soto's sister fortification, Fort Dade, built during the Spanish-American War to protect Tampa Bay. The primary inhabitant of the 2-mi-long island is the threatened gopher tortoise. Shelling and nature-viewing are rewarding. The only way to get here, however, is by boat. Dolphin Landings Tours (727/367-4488. www.dolphinlandings.com) does a four-hour shelling trip, a two-hour dolphin-sighting excursion, back-bay fishing or party-boat fishing, and other outings.
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