Rattlesnake Key is a key (island) in a part of Tampa Bay in Manatee County, Florida.Sarasota Herald-Tribune column calling for the State of Florida to purchase Rattlesnake Key, November 30, 2001 Sarasota Herald-Tribune
SSA Marine proposed a plan in January 2026 for a new cruise port to be built at Rattlesnake Key. The Florida Senate introduced Senate Bill 302 on January 13, 2026 which was amended in the following month to include language that prevents dredging or filling of the submerged lands of the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve. The bill was signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on March 19, 2026.
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External links YouTube video of kayaking around Rattlesnake Key YouTube video with underwater and above water views off Rattlesnake Key