Casey Key, Florida

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Casey Key is a barrier island off the coast of Southwest Florida, located south of Siesta Key. Casey Key is part of the North Port—Sarasota—Bradenton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Casey Key was severely damaged by 2024 hurricanes Helene and Milton.[2]

Clusia rosea, Casey Key
Vitex trifolia, Casy Key (a non-native plant cultivated in Florida)[3]
CountryUnited States
Elevation
13 ft (4.0 m)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
Area codes941
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Casey Key
Caseys Key, Treasure Island
Island
Casey Key is located in Florida
Casey Key
Casey Key
Location within the state of Florida
Coordinates: 27°09′00″N 82°28′50″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountiesSarasota
Elevation
13 ft (4.0 m)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Area codes941
GNIS feature ID280108[1]
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History

Casey Key is erroneously named after Captain John Charles Casey as a result of a United States Coast Survey chart published in 1851. Captain John Casey and his army were settled at Casey's Key, located south of the island, at the time.[4]

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