Private island in Florida listed for sale after 150 years
Business · 16 August 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
A private island in Florida has gone on sale for the first time in about 150 years. Bannon Island sits on Lake Marion near Haines City in Polk County, Central Florida. The asking price is $12 million. The island is around 23 to 24 acres in size and has belonged to the same family for generations. It has rarely been available to buy, which makes this listing unusual. The property includes a main residence with glass walls and a distinctive chandelier. There are also restored guest quarters on the island. Buyers who purchase the property will get a historic private sanctuary that very few people have ever had the chance to own.