Cape Florida Light prepares for 200th anniversary

Once attacked, yet always admired, the beacon of light on the southern tip of Key Biscayne has literally stood the test of time.

Ever since John Quincy Adams became America’s sixth president in 1825, the Cape Florida Light (as it is officially called, or “El Farito” as the locals fondly refer to it) has survived many challenges, including hurricanes, erosion and even an attack by Native Americans.

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