Parrish authors to discuss Egmont Key history

Parrish authors to discuss Egmont Key history

BRADENTON -- Authors Donald and Carol Thompson of Parrish will soon speak speak on Egmont Key, a small island at the mouth of Tampa Bay, which has suffered significant erosion in the last 150 years.

It now measures approximately 2 miles from tip to tip, encompasses 272 acres and is bordered by 21,000 linear feet of beach.

As one of Florida's state parks, it is open to visitation but is primarily a wildlife refuge for gopher turtles and sea birds.

The Thompsons have written and published "Egmont Key, a History," to foster an appreciation of the uniqueness, history and beauty of Egmont Key.

Their show at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Manatee Village Historical Park, 1404 Manatee Ave. E. in Bradenton, will cover the development and history of Egmont Key from pre-Columbian Indians to its present day use as a nature preserve and base for Tampa Bay pilots.

The public is welcome, admission is free and seating is on a first come, first-serve basis.

Information: 941-749-1800.

-- Herald staff reports

This story was originally published December 30, 2015 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Parrish authors to discuss Egmont Key history ."