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Did the Florida Keys have pirates? Brad and Cathy debate. Brad unearthed an 1829 Keys newspaper and talks about an article warning of land sharks and advertising a house for rent for $20 a month in Key West.
They also chat about the San Carlos, the Key West Firehouse Museum, and Carysfort Reef.
Links We Mentioned
Carysfort Reef National Marine Sanctuary
The U.S.S. Schooner Alligator and Alligator Key
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