A draw bridge that once connected the island to Key Vaca was demolished by the city in 2010 after failing FDOT's inspection.

[2] "Boot Key has been protected from development since 2011 by NOAA’s Coastal & Estuarine Land Conservation Program.

"[3] Immediately adjacent to Boot Key is a 38-acre (15 ha) tract of land from which the United States Government broadcasts Radio Marti.

[4] These broadcasts consist of anti-communist news and information directed towards residents of Cuba, in an attempt to support opposition against the Cuban government.

[5][failed verification] A hawk watch is conducted every fall on Boot Key.