Welcome to Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL
Shell Key is a small island at the mouth of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County. It is a Wildlife Reserve and is home to many nesting sea birds. It is a popular destination for boaters as well as campers, although permits are required.
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