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Want to own Tampa’s Beer Can Island? Here’s what it’s like.

Four friends bought the island six years ago. It’s now for sale.
 
 
 
For decades, Pine Key, also known as Beer Can Island, has been a popular boating destination.
For decades, Pine Key, also known as Beer Can Island, has been a popular boating destination. [ Courtesy of Cole Weaver ]

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