Egmont was my first duty station out of basic training. There were four of us in two two man duty sections working one week one and one week off. Transport was provided by CG helicopter. June 74-February 75. Good times. Now I volunteer through Egmont Key Alliance.
I grew up near here in the ‘50s and ‘60s and visited the island a few times. I remember the harbor pilots gave us lunch one time! I also remember their big radio.
Please remember Egmont Key is a national wildlife refuge set aside for beach nesting birds that nest in colonies each summer. The northern portion of the island is open to the public, the southern portion (including the beaches) are closed year round. Pets are not allowed on the island. Thank you for the nice video.
when I was station at Sector Saint Pete in the USCG ATON unit we replaced the light on the lighthouse via helicopter, it was awesome. I think it was early 2000's
Egmont is super crowded on the weekends during the summer. as bad if not worse than the public beaches due to all the boats playing loud music. IDK wtf people do that for, stay home if you want to listen to music. if you are looking for seclusion in the bay area, you will not find it. Every desirable spot has 20-100 idiots on it. Good luck.
Egmont was my first duty station out of basic training. There were four of us in two two man duty sections working one week one and one week off. Transport was provided by CG helicopter. June 74-February 75. Good times. Now I volunteer through Egmont Key Alliance.
I grew up near here in the ‘50s and ‘60s and visited the island a few times. I remember the harbor pilots gave us lunch one time! I also remember their big radio.
These are fun to watch - love that you included a link to the Tribe's history of Egmont Key!
Wow... !!! My best friend, Great... We liked and enjoyed to the end. Thanks Have a happy day!
Thank you for watching!
Please remember Egmont Key is a national wildlife refuge set aside for beach nesting birds that nest in colonies each summer. The northern portion of the island is open to the public, the southern portion (including the beaches) are closed year round. Pets are not allowed on the island. Thank you for the nice video.
Thank you!! You have us a lot of wonderful history lessons! We will be there soon!!! 😊
A real cool place...😎
Great Job!
when I was station at Sector Saint Pete in the USCG ATON unit we replaced the light on the lighthouse via helicopter, it was awesome. I think it was early 2000's
Very helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Cheers!
I went out with dj and capt and had a great time fishi g!
Nice video! We live near here and I didn’t realize you could take a ferry there. We’ll have to try it out
I walked completely around Egmont Key. Wonderful...😎
more videos please
But, you never snorkeling
Egmont is super crowded on the weekends during the summer. as bad if not worse than the public beaches due to all the boats playing loud music. IDK wtf people do that for, stay home if you want to listen to music.
if you are looking for seclusion in the bay area, you will not find it. Every desirable spot has 20-100 idiots on it. Good luck.
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