Knockemdown Key is an island in the lower

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approximately east of

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. It is northwest of

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, between

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and Big Torch Key. It is currently owned by retired Milwaukee Brewers Pitcher Dave Voit.
tidal station
managed by

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is located on the island. Access to the island is by boat only, with the closest public ramp located at the north end of Blimp Road on

Geography

Knockemdown Key is located at 24° 42.9’ N and 81° 28.7’ W, north of

and northeast of

. It has a land area of about .Knockemdown Key Web Site
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growth and is populated by

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Attractions, Events, Recreation and Culture

The island is considered one of the finest locations in the Florida Keys for

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References

{{authority control Islands of the Florida Keys Islands of Monroe County, Florida Islands of Florida