Florida Lighthouse Association

Florida Lighthouse Association Florida Lighthouse Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, protecting, & restoring Florida's lighthouses.

This page is funded by the Florida Lighthouse Association’s Visit Our Lights State of Florida License Plate (CSFA 76.106) Lighthouses played a critical role in Florida’s history; making it possible to explore, settle and develop Florida by using its 1350 miles of coastline (second only to Alaska in states with longest coastline). Only 30 lighthouses remain today. A 2002 study done by the State of

Florida estimates that it will take almost $20 million dollars to preserve these towers. The Florida Lighthouse Association’s (FLA) mission is to safeguard Florida’s remaining lighthouses for future generations by supporting community based restoration, preservation and education efforts. FLA is a nonprofit organization. Financial support comes from charitable gifts, membership dues, and Florida State specialty license plate sales. FLA does not receive any government funding!

08/29/2026
FLA leaders and members, don't forget to jot these important dates on your calendar!🌀 September 18-19 - FLA Leadership R...
08/28/2026

FLA leaders and members, don't forget to jot these important dates on your calendar!

🌀 September 18-19 - FLA Leadership Retreat @ St. Augustine Lighthouse

🌀 November 6-8 - FLA Fall Meeting @ Tarpon Springs/Anclote Key Lighthouse

We'll see you soon!

Have you made any plans to visit a lighthouse soon?If so, which one?
08/27/2026

Have you made any plans to visit a lighthouse soon?

If so, which one?

🚗 Put Your Love for Florida’s Lighthouses on Your License Plate! 🌊Florida’s historic lighthouses have guided mariners, w...
08/26/2026

🚗 Put Your Love for Florida’s Lighthouses on Your License Plate! 🌊

Florida’s historic lighthouses have guided mariners, witnessed generations of change, and become beloved landmarks along our coastline. Today, 29 historic lighthouses remain in Florida. Preserving them takes ongoing care and support.

What's one simple way you can help? Get the “Visit Our Lights” specialty license plate!

Go to the link in the comments to learn more!

📸 Amelia Island Lighthouse

🔆 TODAY ONLY 🔆 In celebration of the National Park Service's 110th birthday, enjoy free entry to St. Marks Wildlife Refu...
08/25/2026

🔆 TODAY ONLY 🔆

In celebration of the National Park Service's 110th birthday, enjoy free entry to St. Marks Wildlife Refuge!!

Happy Birthday, National Park Service! 🎂 🎉

Are you ready to find out which lighthouse is the shortest in Florida?A) Boca GrandeB) Cedar KeysC) Garden KeyHere are t...
08/24/2026

Are you ready to find out which lighthouse is the shortest in Florida?

A) Boca Grande
B) Cedar Keys
C) Garden Key

Here are their stats:

Cedar Keys is 33' tall with a focal plane of 75'
Boca Grande is 44' tall with a focal plane of 41'
Garden Key is 82' tall with a focal plane of 66'

The answer?

Cedar Keys is the "shortest" from the ground to the top of the tower at 33', but Boca Grande is the "shortest" from the water line to the focal plane of the lens at 41'.

See? It's complicated! 🤭

Road trip, anyone?We have the perfect destinations for your coastal trip around the beautiful state of Florida!Grab your...
08/22/2026

Road trip, anyone?

We have the perfect destinations for your coastal trip around the beautiful state of Florida!

Grab your best friend and your favorite snacks, then hit the road & sea for an adventure of a lifetime!

Florida Keys Reef Lights

Do you love lighthouses?Are you passionate about their future?Join the Florida Lighthouse Association in our mission to ...
08/22/2026

Do you love lighthouses?

Are you passionate about their future?

Join the Florida Lighthouse Association in our mission to preserve, protect, and restore Florida's lighthouses. Membership applications are now open.

Click on the link in the comments to apply.

How about a little Thursday trivia?What is the shortest lighthouse in Florida?A) Boca GrandeB) Cedar KeysC) Garden Key✨ ...
08/20/2026

How about a little Thursday trivia?

What is the shortest lighthouse in Florida?

A) Boca Grande
B) Cedar Keys
C) Garden Key

✨ This answer is more complicated than you think!

Our license plates aren't just pretty; they serve a purpose. Proceeds from the sale of every license plate go to preserv...
08/19/2026

Our license plates aren't just pretty; they serve a purpose.

Proceeds from the sale of every license plate go to preserve, protect, and restore Florida lighthouses.

Click the link in the comments to purchase yours!

📸 Alligator Reef Lighthouse

Florida Keys Reef Lights

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Saint Augustine, FL
32080

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