Islamorada, Florida - Big Lobster

Address:
86700 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL
Directions:
US 1, mile marker 86.7, on the southbound side, in front of the Rain Barrel Artist Village.

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Islamorada, Florida - Lobster Betsey Back on Job
Betsey the Lobster: Betsy, who is possibly the world’s largest lobster, has returned to public view in Islamorada, Florida. Most of her, anyway. [03/31/2009] Complete Story...
Islamorada, Florida - World’s Largest Lobster For Sale
World’s Largest Lobster: Think for a moment how much a dish of Lobster Wellington or Lobster Newburg costs — with just normal-size lobsters. How much would you pay for one 35 feet long and 25 feet high? [11/02/2008] Complete Story...

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Islamorada, Florida - Big Lobster - Gone

The lobster has been taken for repair and - per locals - to be sold. There's no sign it ever was there as of 8/11/2008. [Miss Molly, 08/22/2008]

Lobster statue. Islamorada, Florida - Big Lobster

The lobster is there still, but signs are all over telling people there are no longer any shops on the property. It is a Montessori school now. Pictures can still be taken, but be careful about trespassing too much. [James S., 01/21/2008]

[RA: August 2008: The lobster, named "Betsey," is now gone. It was reportedly up for sale for $400,000 and is currently undergoing repairs, according to its owners. They vow that Betsey will return, although maybe not to the Florida Keys.]

Giant Lobster. Islamorada, Florida - Giant Florida Lobster

Statue of the Florida Spinny Lobster that people go crazy over for two days a year. Located around Islamorada on US 1 in the middle Florida Keys, [David Berrie, 06/18/2007]

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