Monroe County

The island arc of the Florida Keys defines much of Monroe County, shaping a maritime economy centred on tourism, fishing and boating. Its upper Keys lie between the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay, where shallow waters, mangrove shorelines and coral reefs shape daily life. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects waters around the island chain, while the Overseas Highway connects communities from Key Largo to Key West. Key West, the county seat, is known for its historic streets and the Ernest Hemingway Home. Monroe County also extends into the Everglades on the mainland, giving it a far broader footprint than its low-lying islands suggest. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare coastal settings around Monroe County.

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