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It is said that in 1513, Juan Ponce De Leon was exploring the land and waters around the inlet that today bears his name. In 1886-87, a 175 foot high lighthouse was built and named after Ponce de Leon.
Ponce Inlet, Florida was named after Antonio Ponce, who was granted land here during the Spanish occupation of Florida.
In 1963, the Town of Ponce Inlet was incorporated. The first Town Council was sworn in at the lighthouse office.
The lighthouse still dominates this small, sleepy town of fishing boats, natural parks, and growing condominiums.
