Shark Key and Duck Key Real Estate Information - The Florida Keys BY MYKAEL MARINELLI Real Estate Agent with American Caribbean Real Estate SL0624654 April 19, 2011 10:28 AM Share: EMAIL SHORT URL Located only seven miles from Key West, extending one mile into Florida Bay, and boasting over two miles of waterfront real eestate, Shark Key, Named for its Unique Shark -Like Shape, is an extraordinary private island community unlike any other in the Florida Keys. With shared ownership by its +/- 60 residents, Shark Key is an exclusive gated community with Million Dollar+ homes and a luxury resort atmosphere. Once in the gate, you have access to a private, sea water swimming lagoon, tennis courts, trails, sunset and sunrise shorelines and an immaculately landscaped island retreat. The luxury of a gated community, with the freedom of a private island. Stunning water vistas provide a timeless backdrop for one-of-a-kind waterfront homes which range from one-quarter to over one-half acre Shark Key is named for its shape, like a shark, when seen from the air. There is a special ambiance on Shark Key. As one resident has said, "There is no noise, no crowds, no danger of busy traffic or strangers. It is small enough to get to know your neighbors, yet spacious enough to enjoy the privacy expected from this type of island living." Click on the link below to view available properties in Shark Key, where you can view details, mapped locations, photos, and videos! You can even create your own custom property cart of your favorite properties! As Your Real Estate Conchquistador I am always happy to help you navigate the real estate seas! Shark Key Homes For Sale Duck Key Duck Key was developed in the early 1950's when Bryan Newkirk, a Canadian businessman and partner with George Merrick and Admiral Telfair Knight in the development of Coral Gables, actually won Duck Key after winning a golf game. The stakes were $10,000, or an island in the Florida Keys. He took the island! As Newkirk was no stranger to development, he had canals dredged and connected the existing natural islands with Venetian inspired arched bridges. The canals of Duck Key flow freely from Gulf to Ocean. Thus, stunning blue, azure waters flow right in your back yard, whether your property is on the ocean or on a canal. Duck Key's land mass, which looks like a duck's head from the air, is a composite of five islands, Center Island, Harbour Island, Plantation Island, Yacht Club Island, and indies Island, providing seclusion, privacy, and security, as there is only one road that connects them to US1, the overseas Highway. Duck Key is also home to the world renown Hawk's Cay Resort. The vibe of Duck Key is laid back tropical casual, a lifestyle that emphasizes the year round outdoor enjoyment that the Florida Keys are known for! .