Beer Can Island, a once-deserted island with a weird reputation among residents, has just been listed for an eye-watering $14 million.

The island, located just off the shore of Tampa Bay, was purchased by a group of astute investors. They could see a fresh potential for the deserted space.

The island, located just off the shore of Tampa Bay, was purchased by a group of astute investors. They could see a fresh potential for the deserted space.

Although the local people named the island “Beer Can Island” many years ago, its true name is Pine Key.

The moniker was given as the beaches became a popular party area for young people with boats to drink or simply hang out for the day. The island is also just out of sight for Tampa Bay authorities.

Because locals primarily use the island, the 9-acre property has long been overlooked by investors.

In 2017, four friends visited the island while having fun on their boats for the day. They then decided to buy and renovate it.

The group was able to buy the island outright for about $65,000.

They then upgraded the existing infrastructure, adding restrooms, a thatched roof made of palm fronds, beachside cabanas, a full bar, and a water slide.

The island’s new amenities quickly proved popular among the local partygoers.

An almost exclusive club was opened only for those who knew how to get there. Hillsborough County officials were immediately concerned with difficulties connected to emergency services’ ability to access the island.

Since Florida homeowner rules provide significant autonomy on private land, the organization did not need to rezone the space for use as a private club.

The four friends spent approximately $5 million in their attempt to construct the ultimate beach hangout.

The island’s previous owner never resided there and rarely enforced restrictions against partygoers who trespassed on his private property.

The new set of entrepreneurs discovered the hard way that because the island had been known as a local party destination for so long, it would be difficult to enforce their own laws.

Initially, the group had to convince the local populace to pay for the club membership rather than simply arriving on the island with their own plans.

They wisely decided to reach a compromise. Instead of pushing out the locals entirely, they chose to set aside a small area of the island for public use while simultaneously preserving and cultivating their members-only club.

Since they completed the major renovations on the island, the local community has rallied behind them in support.

Locals in Tampa Bay have enjoyed hosting private weddings, parties, and concerts on the beach paradise.

Following their enormous success with the island’s exclusive club, the group of investors wants to move on to their next initiative and allow someone else to enjoy the facility.

The investors opened the sale of the island for $14 million. Potential buyers are eager to own one of Tampa Bay’s only private islands.

Although the coast of Florida is already known for its rainy and stormy season, one hurricane has jeopardized the entire sale.

Hurricane Idalia struck the island this year, submerging it beneath 5 feet of water. It is unclear how much damage this storm has caused to the island’s services and structures.

Will the sale for $14 million happen, or will they be forced to accept a somewhat lower offer?

Seeing what four friends and $65,000 can do when they collaborate is astonishing.