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Key West, Florida

Key West is an island in the Straits of Florida, at the southern end of the U.S.
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Did You Know?

1
Key West is located in the state of Florida.
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Key West has a population of 26,444 residents.
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Together with all or parts of the separate islands of Dredgers Key, Fleming Key, Sunset Key, and the northern part of Stock Island, it constitutes the City of Key West.

Famous People from Key West, Florida

DR
David Robinson
Military Officer, Basketball Player · Born Aug 6, 1965 · Age 60
FN
Fats Navarro
Composer, Trumpeter · Born Sep 24, 1923 · Died Jul 7, 1950 (age 26)
SF
Stepin Fetchit
Actor, Comedian · Born May 30, 1902 · Died Nov 19, 1985 (age 83)
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Richard N. Richards
Astronaut, Military Officer · Born Aug 24, 1946 · Age 79
RD
Rod Davis
Sailor · Born Aug 27, 1955 · Age 70

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J
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M
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T
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O
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PS
Port St. Lucie
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SP
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