Question: What’s the name of the 7-acre island along Florida’s Panhandle that was once home to the “Robin Hood of Pirates”?
Answer: Black’s Island
A 7-acre island along Florida’s panhandle has a piratical history. The island is found in Saint Joesph Bay off the coast of Port St. Joe, and it’s aptly dubbed Black’s Island thanks to its former owner, Black Sam Bellamy. Bellamy was considered the richest pirate in history, often known as the “Robin Hood of Pirates” thanks to his generosity.
