By 1910, Layton was becoming famous as a fishing destination, in part thanks to promotion by sports writer Zane Grey; but the developing tourist infrastructure was largely destroyed by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.
By 1910, Layton was becoming famous as a fishing destination, thanks in part to promotion by sports writer Zane Grey. However, the developing tourist infrastructure on Long Key was largely destroyed by the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935.