The Marvin D. Adams Waterway

Historic Shadow Point was inherited by Lelia and Marvin Adams from Mr. Frank Sweeting, Lelia's father, who bought the property in 1922. Marvin, who spearheaded the building of the canal, sat at Historic Shadow Point many a night in 1950 calculating the construction of this magnificent canal. In a 1976 dedication ceremony, the Key Largo Waterway name was changed and John Pennekamp wrote in the Miami Herald: "After the channel had been cut through Key Largo some years ago, Marvin D. Adams commented, 'Fortunately for me I have, more through luck than plan, changed the face of the earth in a way that is great satisfaction to me. That I will be remembered for this, I doubt.'" He was wrong. The Monroe County Commission renamed the cut to the "Marvin D. Adams Waterway," and it continues to serve the Upper Keys community. It could be the second most significant non-government private project, the railroad being the first in our Upper Keys history.  

History of Key Largo

The first hint of a community of Key Largo was an 1870 post office named Cayo Largo in the present day Rock Harbor area (MM 95 TO 100 area). The Cayo Largo post office closed and Menendez Johnson established a post office named Largo in the mile marker 101-102 area in March 1881. According to his postal application form, he estimated serving a population of “About Two Hundred” which would have been all or most of the island of Key Largo. 

Key Largo Movie Trailer 1948

Humphrey Bogart connects to Historic Shadow Point! The house directly next door was where Bogey stayed during the filming of the movie, Key Largo in 1947. He was invited over for cocktails and a game of poker with Frank Sweeting my great Grandfather who bought Shadow Point in 1922.

Quiescence Dive Shop

Come dive with Quiescence to "Escape the Crowds." Quiescence operates with a six passenger maximum on their boats, taking divers to over 70 different dive sites off of Key Largo. It is also right across the street from Historic Shadow Point on the bayside.

Captain Albert “Elmo” Adams Fishing Charter

The goal of South Florida Fishing LLC is to provide you with a great day on the water!  We offer many types of fishing charters: offshore, reef, and back country.  We also offer snorkeling, spearfishing, lobstering, and eco tours.

Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

The first undersea park in the United States, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park encompasses approximately 70 nautical square miles and is located just 1/2 mile south on the same body of water as Historic Shadow Point, Largo Sound.

Swim with the Dolphins

Dolphins Plus offers a variety of marine mammal interaction programs, including Natural Dolphin Swims, Structured Dolphin Swims, and Sea Lion Encounters. These programs are designed for individuals interested in learning more about dolphins and sea lions in a safe, natural seawater environment. They are located right down the street from Shadow Point.

Dive The Speigel Grove in Key Largo

The Spiegel Grove is well on its way to becoming an entire reef ecosystem. "If I had to use two words to describe it, I would say it's huge," said Gloria Teague, a sport-diving enthusiast in the Keys.

Key Largo Chamber of Commerce

The Upper Keys Chamber of Commerce became the Legendary Key Largo Chamber of Commerce in 1985, capitalizing on the enormous power of name recognition. Key Largo is a renowned destination and a name that experience has proven guarantees an enthusiastic and positive response. Visit this site for a list of events going on and around Key Largo.