Big Pine Key Mahogany Named Among Largest In Florida, Gains Protection Amid Development Concerns

“Sentinel of the Keys” recognized as near-record specimen on site of proposed commercial driving school.

“The Sentinel of the Keys” has been named the second largest West Indian mahogany tree in Florida. / FFS

BIG PINE KEY, Fla. — A massive West Indian mahogany tree at the former state prison site on Big…