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Big Betsy, Giant Lobster
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Mary
September 26, 2021
Rain Barrel Village Address: 86700 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 Open 24 hours Sculptor Richard Blaze, hired by a local restaurateur, created Betsy. Made from fiberglass, Betsy is a 30 foot high and 40 foot long biologically correct model of a Florida Spiny Lobster. The sculptor began to work on the piece in 1980 in Marathon Florida and it took five years to complete. By this time the restaurant was no longer in business. The late Tom Vellanti acquired the artwork to put on display at his Treasure Village. When the Village was turned into a School, Betsy was no longer available for viewing and was retired and put into storage. In 2009, Betsy was moved to her new home at the Rain Barrel Artesian Village (MM 86.7) and sits right out front on the Overseas Highway for all to see. Believed to be the world’s largest lobster sculptor, she is one of America’s most famous roadside attractions. The 12 legged lobster is the second most photographed attraction in the Florida Keys, only behind the Southernmost Point in Key West.
Rain Barrel Village Address: 86700 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 Open 24 hours Sculptor Richard Blaze, hired by a local restaurateur, created Betsy. Made from fiberglass, Betsy is a 30 foot high and 40 foot long biologically correct model of a Florida Spiny Lobster. The sculptor began to work…
Tad
March 30, 2018
No trip to the Keys is complete without a picture in front of Betsy the Giant Lobster. Betsy welcomes you to the arts and crafts village. Numerous art shops fill the area if you're looking for beach artworks. Stop by and enjoy the art and have a slice of frozen key lime pie!
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86700 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL