Casey Key is a

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off the coast of

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, located south of

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. Casey Key is part of the North Port—

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History

Casey Key is erroneously named after Captain John Charles Casey as a result of a

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chart published in 1851. Captain John Casey and his army were settled at Casey's Key, located south of the island, at the time.

References

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