Egmont Key Alliance


	Discover the Island
	Newsletter
	Membership

President:
Richard Sanchez
1st Vice President:
Charlie Canerday
Secretary:
Barbara Samuel
Treasurer:
Phil Sorenson

Links

	EGMONT KEY STATE PARK
	FT. DESOTO PARK
	US FWRI GUIDE TO TAMPA BAY
	FLORIDA PARK SERVICE
	U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
	FLORIDA LIGHTHOUSE ASSOCIATION
	MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
	TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER

Egmont Key Alliance

Welcome to the Egmont Key Alliance Website...

The Egmont Key Alliance is a Citizen Support Organization (CSO) dedicated to restoring, protecting and preserving the natural, historical and cultural resources found on Egmont Key, a barrier island located at the mouth of Tampa Bay.

Discover the Island Annual Fundraiser

You can discover one of Tampa Bay’s hidden treasures and be introduced to the many cultural, historical and natural aspects of the island. Typically, this event is held on Saturday and Sunday, the second weekend in November. Many of our previous Discover the Island visitors have told us they plan to return so we expect record attendance again this year. The best way to ensure you will have a ticket on our boats is to purchase your tickets in advance using the "Discover the Island" link at the upper left of this page to view more information on tickets, transportation and activities.

You are welcome to visit the Island at other times using any of the many ferry services available. The Egmont Key Ferry leaves from Ft. DeSoto Park, Bay Pier during most of the year. If you plan to go, it would be a good idea to call 727-867-6569 to see if the Ferry is running and at what times.

Hope to see you on the Island!

Become a Member
Membership in Egmont Key Alliance can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. On the third Saturday of each month, Alliance volunteers serve the island in a variety of activities ranging from maintenance on the lighthouse and support structures; planting native plants and grasses in an attempt to restore the original environment and control beach erosion; protection of bird nesting areas on the island's beaches during their nesting season; control of invasive and exotic plant species; cleanup of brush and trash, both in the island's interior and on the beaches.

In addition to the Annual Banquet, there is usually an overnight outing scheduled once a year to other State Parks around the state and monthly outings to local areas of interest.

The Alliance would not exist without the dues paid by its members and other donations. To become a member, please use the Membership link at the upper left of this page.

If you are unable to make the commitment to full membership, but would like to help the Alliance in its efforts, donations in any amount will be gratefully accepted. Please send them to the address below. You can also make donations online using the Donate function within the Membership link at the upper left on this page.

Lighthouse Restoration Program

To help support our efforts to restore the Lighthouse to its original 1858 configuration, we will be offering for sale customized Commemorative Bricks that will eventually be placed in a permanent location on the island. The bricks will be red concrete to resemble the bricks already on the Island. This will be a great way to show your support for the Lighthouse, to honor a loved one or to remember someone. The cost is $50 for a 4 x 8 brick and $100 for an 8 x 8 brick.

Sample Brick

To purchase one or more of the commemoratine bricks, you may download and print this Brick Order Form , complete it and mail it to us along with your payment to the address provided.

Upcoming Events

January 2: Board Meeting

January 10: Annual Banquet and Election of Officers

January 21: Monthly Workday

February 6: Board Meeting

February 21: Monthly Workday

March 3: Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

March 5: Board Meeting

March 17: Monthly Workday

April 2: Board Meeting

April 10: General Meeting & Potluck

April 21: Monthly Workday

Monthy Social Outings will be announced by e-mail notification as they are finalized.

More Information About The Island

The Island has a rich and varied cultural and historical background, dating back to the early Native Americans. To learn more about the history and background of Egmont Key, please click on History

Egmont Key has played an important role in military operations and coastal defenses, most significantly, preparations for the Spanish American War. For an explanation of the military operations on Egmont Key please click on Military

The Lighthouse, now over 150 years old, its construction, operation and history can be found by following this link: Lighthouse

The Island is not a typical barrier Island, although it does have many of the same properties. To learn more about the dynamics of the beach and constant problems with erosion, click on Beach

Because it is isolated from the mainland, the Island has many interesting plant and animal species. Most importantly, it serves as a nesting site for numerous species of birds as well as a productive site for sea turtle nesting due to its isolation. To learn more about the flora and fauna on the Island, go to Nature

EGMONT KEY ALLIANCE
P. O. Box 66238 • St. Pete Beach, FL 33736

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