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Yes, Native Americans, specifically the Calusa and Tequesta tribes, inhabited parts of Florida, including areas near Key West, before European contact. These tribes were primarily coastal and engaged in fishing, shellfish gathering, and trade. However, the population significantly declined due to disease, conflict, and displacement following European colonization. Today, the history of Indigenous peoples in The Florida Keys is recognized and preserved through cultural heritage efforts.

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