THE KEY BISCAYNE | MIAMI | NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2020
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF
KEY BISCAYNE AND MIAMI
September is here and Summer has officially come to an end. With students back in school and restaurants now allowing indoor dining at 50% capacity, things are starting to feel somewhat as though we are getting back to some semblance of normalcy.

As you move about this weekend, be sure to wear and mask and be conscious of the measures put into place to keep everyone as safe as possible.

Here’s what you can expect over labor day weekend September 4th - 7th.
Miami Spice is an invitation to take a chance
We have one more month to spice things up in Miami. From French cuisines to fresh sushi, you have more than 127 restaurants all over Miami with diverse menus to choose from.

Take a quick glance at a list of exciting Prix-fixed menus (lunch/brunch $25, dinner $39) at Miami’s hottest restaurants that locals and visitors look forward to all year around.

Staying in? Enjoy your Miami Spice meals at participating restaurant in the comfort of your own home via Spice To-Go.

Key Biscayne Historical & Heritage Society Museum with
Dr. Paul George | 2020
A delightful video of the new "Pop-Up" museum which was set to open on March 12, 2020 at 88 W. McIntyre, Suite 200, Key Biscayne. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, the museum was not able to open. The KB Historical Society was lucky enough to have Dr. Paul George tour the museum and give us the rich history of Key Biscayne, the Rickenbacker Causeway & Crandon Park.

If you would like to donate to the KB Historical & Heritage Society, please visit our website: kbhistory.org or call 305-361-2770.
Thank you for watching!
RICKENBACKER CAUSEWAY TOLL RENEWAL

It's time to renew your Rickenbacker toll pass.
The Causeway toll is tied to your SunPass. You will need your SunPass number in order to renew this. Links and additional information are provided below. 
The cost of the Rickenbacker Causeway Resident Plan is $24.00 per vehicle. The annual rate plan will not be pro-rated. The cost of the commuter plan is $60.00 per vehicle. 

To renew in person, visit the Causeway Division Office at 4299 Rickenbacker Causeway in Virginia Key (at the corner of Arthur Lamb, Jr. Road on the north side of the Causeway). Your application and payment can be processed on the spot. Office hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday - Friday. 



To obtain a Resident Plan, please provide the following: 

  • A copy of current Drivers License
  • Current Vehicle Registration - registration must contain the name of the resident purchasing the plan
  • Proof of Residence - You must present one of the following: 

  • A current utility bill
  • A property tax bill
  • A lease agreement for more than six months including your name and Key Biscayne address on the above proof of residency.  

The Rickenbacker Resident Plan is available for two-axle non-commercial vehicles only. 

For questions regarding the annual plan or the renewal process, call 305-854-2468 or email: mdctollsinfo@miamidade.gov.  
Click here  to view the EZ Forgiveness Application.

Click here  to view the Full Forgiveness Application.
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce has been doing an incredible job of keeping residents updated on all Island related news and resources as well as updates on local businesses and is a great resource.
COVID-19 UPDATE / HELPFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS
Helpful links and contact information regarding COVID-19

  • COVID-19 testing has been limited to those who are considered most at risk but BioCollections Worldwide as well as Larkin Hospital ($150). Address: 1475 W 49th Place. Hialeah, FL 33012. Phone: 305-558-2500.

  • Baptist Health Urgent Care Express: 240 Crandon Blvd. Suite #110. Baptist Health does accept most insurances. Use the "Save my Spot" feature to minimize wait time.



  • Visit the Miami-Dade Beacon Council website for additional COVID-19 Business Resource Center - www.beaconcouncil.com

  • Small Business owners - You may be eligible for tax credits due to lost revenue during the pandemic.Employee Retention Credit. Synergi Partners - 843-519-0808 or synergipartners.com/disaster-credits
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SUPPORT OUR LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND MARKETS
As you can probably imagine, our local restaurant community has been struggling but there are still many restaurants offering delivery and pick-up orders in both Key Biscayne and Miami. Please do your part to help support these business owners to help keep them up and running during this difficult time. Don't forget Randazzos - I spoke to Mark who is cooking some of his mothers favorite dishes and open seven days a week for pick-up and freebee delivery and delicious Indian food open for delivery and take out @ Ayesha!


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ISLAND LIFE MAGAZINE | 2020