🧭 History & How It Was Built

🧭 History & How It Was Built

Is Key Colony Beach man-made? How was it built? When was it developed?

• Before 1950s: originally called Shelter Key was ~97 acres, low-lying.
• 1950s: Developer Phil Sadowski dredged/filled to expand land and raise elevation to ~6 ft above MSL; canals and infrastructure were constructed.
• Incorporation: September 1957.
• Today’s size: ~286 acres with a neat canal grid, parks, and beach access.
  Voice Search: Yes—KCB was expanded and raised in the early 1950s and incorporated in 1957.

🎤 Yes, Key Colony Beach is man-made — it was expanded and raised in the 1950s from a small island called Shelter Key.
Local Tip:
The canals created during development now provide deep-water dockage for residents and visitors — perfect for boating and fishing access.