Anclote Key Lighthouse
This is the Anclote Key Lighthouse. Built late in the 1800's, she still stands off the gulf coast near my home town of Tarpon Springs, FL. As a young boy, my friends and I swam and fished safely under her watchful gaze. At night her light could be seen for many miles out to sea, and it guided Greek fishing captains safely home to port.

In the early 1980's, the U.S. Coast Guard, entrusted with the maintenance of the lighthouse, abandoned her and left her to the mercy of the elements. Just recently, much focus has been placed on the preservation and restoration of this monumental relect of the past. A group of us "locals" formed the Anclote Key Lighthouse Restoration Committee and began to devise a plan to save her. We decided I would perform a series of concerts to "Re-Light The Light" of the Anclote Key Lighthouse. The concerts raised a substantial amount of money and we were on our way.

Finally, after 5 years of dedication and hard work, we have reached our goal. The state of Florida has now included the lighthouse within her park system, and the money is finally in place to begin restoration. I would like to thank all that were involved in this project...dreams do come true!!

To learn more about the history of the Anclote Key Lighthouse, visit :
http://www.bansemer.com/florida-lighthouses/anclote-1.htm