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Safe Routes to School: Key Biscayne K-8 Center Project |
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The Village of Key Biscayne will soon begin construction of Safe Routes to School Key Biscayne K-8 Center Project. The project was awarded to the Village by the Florida Department of Transportation in order to create and improve on the walkable pathways to access the school. The project includes the construction of five-foot- wide sidewalks along Glenridge Rd, Ridgewood Rd, and W Enid Dr, ADA ramps, high emphasis crosswalks, and new signs.
The project is anticipated to begin November 2020. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the construction of this project, please feel free to contact Engineer Jorge Ortiz, KCI Technologies, Inc. at (305) 962-6891, Ramon Llana EI. KCI Technologies, Inc. at (786) 516-6478, or Javier Rey Brooks, Public Works Engineer at (305) 365 – 7562 or by email at jbrooks@keybiscayne.fl.gov.
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Key Biscayne Residents Have Options for Covid-19 Testing |
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Health officials recommend getting tested if you are feeling COVID-19 like symptoms or have come into contact with someone who has tested positive.
Drive-through testing at the Key Biscayne Community Center remains available 2-days per week by appointment only and is self-pay. The COVID-19 self-pay cost at the drive-through testing is $85 and registration is available on the Key Biscayne Community Foundation website. Dates are subject to change, please confirm your date and time when making your appointment.
A second option for COVID-19 testing is available to the community, seven days per week from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., via the Baptist Health Urgent Care Express facility located at 240 Crandon Blvd. Suite #110. Patients that present to the Baptist Urgent Care Express will be seen and evaluated by the onsite practitioner, who will order the COVID-19 test (on-site rapid antigen, "gold standard" PCR, and/or antibody) as appropriate. Baptist Health does accept most insurances. For uninsured patients or patients with a non-contracted insurance, the COVID test self-pay cost is $199. Patients are welcome to walk in or to use the "Save my Spot" feature to minimize their wait times. For more information, click here.
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Don’t Wait to Seek Medical Attention |
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Visits to hospitals for non-COVID medical emergencies and chronic diseases have fallen sharply this year as a result of COVID-19. Fears of contracting the novel coronavirus while out of the home, particularly at a medical facility, have unfortunately led to serious health complications throughout the country.
Key Biscayne Fire Rescue reminds residents to pursue continuance of care for all on-going medical conditions and seek immediate medical attention as needed. First responders and all medical personnel are diligently working to contain the spread of COVID-19.
If you have a health concern, don’t wait. Speak to a medical professional who can help.
If you or a loved one needs emergency medical assistance, dial 911.
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Village of Key Biscayne Citizen Survey |
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The Village of Key Biscayne is conducting a Citizen Survey to establish priorities for future improvements within the community. Select households were chosen at random to receive this survey, therefore, it is very important that those who receive the survey participate.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Todd Hofferberth, Parks and Recreation Director, at THofferberth@KeyBiscayne.fl.gov or at (305) 365-8947. The Citizen Survey is a tool that will benefit all residents.
Please take this opportunity to let your voice be heard!
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Movies on the Green Presents: Addams Family |
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The community is invited to a special outdoor and socially-distanced screening of the The Addams Family, rated PG (90 minutes). Bring your own chair, blanket and snacks to make the most of this fun night out on the Village Green!
All Attendees over the age of 2 must wear a facial covering & practice social distancing.
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Do you know about Miami-Dade County’s Landscape Irrigation Ordinance?
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According to the University of Florida, IFAS Extension: overall, homeowners over-water by as much as 2–3 times the amount needed by the plants, based on estimates of climate demand.
Since 1991, Miami-Dade County (“County”) has had a landscape irrigation ordinance, codified in Section 32-8.2 of the County Code, to help protect our environment by encouraging more responsible use of water resources.
These restrictions are based off of general landscaping water needs in Florida. In general, a healthy landscape only needs 3/4 to 1 inch of water per week during the summer growing season and only as needed to supplement rainfall. During the winter season, when a lawn goes dormant, it requires even less.
The County’s two-day a week landscape irrigation ordinance is applicable across the County to all users of any water sources, including public or privately owned water utilities, private wells, and any private connections with surface water bodies including canals and lakes. Water restrictions are permanent and enforced year-round. To learn more about the County’s water restrictions, click here.
Recently, the South Florida Water Management District requested that all municipalities, including Key Biscayne, adopt the District’s model ordinance implementing landscape irrigation conservation measures to bring greater awareness to existing landscape irrigation measures. Key Biscayne has acknowledged the importance of implementing these landscape irrigation measures to protect and preserve Key Biscayne’s precious water supply and ecosystems.
If the Village Council adopts the ordinance on second reading, Village residents may:
- Continue irrigating two-days a week before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.; days depend on whether the property address is odd-numbered or even-numbered
- Continue watering using methods such as hoses with nozzle attachments and watering cans, which are low volume irrigation, without regard to schedule restrictions.
Prior to second reading, Village officials are working with the condominium associations and homeowners to clarify the ordinance and how it advances water conservation across the Village.
For more information about the Village’s proposed landscape irrigation ordinance, please contact Dr. Roland Samimy, Chief Resilience Officer for the Village of Key Biscayne at rsamimy@keybiscayne.fl.gov.
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Key Biscayne’s Shopping Night Out |
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In an effort to support our non-essential retail businesses the Chamber of Commerce has spearheaded Key Biscayne’s Shopping Night Out, a one-night special event where 16 shops have committed to stay open until 10pm on Friday, November 20 — prior to Thanksgiving, and a week before Black Friday & Cyber Monday.
The goal is to inspire customers to get a jump start on their holiday shopping while supporting our local businesses during these tough times.
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Final 2020-2021 Budget Available |
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The final budget for the Village of Key Biscayne has been set for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
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Your Village Government
Mayor Michael W. Davey
Vice Mayor Edward London
Councilmembers:
Franklin H. Caplan
Luis Lauredo
Allison McCormick
Brett Moss
Ignacio J. Segurola
Village Manager Andrea Agha
Village Clerk Jocelyn Brewster Koch
Village Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman
Comments? Questions? Suggestions?
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