Your Weekly News and Updates

Community Survey Results

The Village of Key Biscayne conducts a biannual community survey to objectively assess resident satisfaction with the delivery of Village services, help determine priorities for the community as a part of the Village’s on-going planning process, and compare the Village’s performance with residents in other communities both state-wide and nationally. This survey measures trends from 2018 and 2020.

Options for COVID-19 Vaccination

The Village of Key Biscayne and Key Biscayne Community Center are working with the Key Biscayne Community Foundation to assist our community’s seniors with appointments to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Community Center and Foundation are keeping a list of seniors who need transportation assistance and pairing them with volunteers to drive seniors to their appointments.

For more information, contact the Foundation at 305-361-2770 or the Community Center at 305-365-8900. 

Village of Key Biscayne staff remains in communication with the Florida Department of Health regarding the state’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines and is logistically prepared to offer vaccines to residents, per the state's guidelines, should vaccinations become available.

Miami-Dade County now offers a pre-registration system to allow eligible individuals interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at Miami-Dade County-run locations to complete a one-time registration, via the phone or online. Eligible registrants will be contacted by the Program as vaccine supply becomes available at sites in Miami-Dade County. Complete your pre-registration online or call 305-614-2014. 

• Hard Rock Stadium and Marlins Park (stadium) are each is currently taking 1,000 appointments per day. To register, call 1-888-499-0840 or 1-888-256-8918 (TTY).
• Jackson Health System has an online appointment portal for individuals to be able to book an appointment when vaccines and times become available. New appointments are available but on an extremely limited basis.
• Select Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines through the U.S. Federal Retail Pharmacy Program on Feb. 12, 2021

For the latest information from for state, visit the Florida Department of Health. 

KBFR Takes Part in Mission to Vaccinate

Holocaust Survivors in South Florida

The Key Biscayne Fire Fighters took part in a mission to vaccinate Holocaust survivors. The state is initiated the pilot program to deliver vaccines to homebound seniors, beginning with Holocaust survivors in Florida. There were 750 Holocaust survivors and spouses eligible for the vaccine in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Martin counties, and is offering them the COVID-19 vaccine this week.

The story has made local and national headlines, including CNN. Thank you to our firefighters for representing the Village of Key Biscayne!

Key Biscayne Residents Have Options for COVID-19 Testing

The Village of Key Biscayne has partnered with Curative Inc. to offer a COVID-19 testing kiosk at the southeast corner of the Village Green (by the public restrooms) and mobile testing van in Calusa Park.

The kiosk and van are operational from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., six days a week (Monday through Saturday). These sites offer oral-fluid swab testing to test for COVID-19. The self-service kiosk and van allow individuals to conduct the oral swab themselves for a more comfortable and painless experience. The sample collection process can be viewed here.

Curative offers patients this complimentary service that is billed via the individual’s health insurance or subsided by the federal CARES Act. Patients can sign-up for testing in advance by visiting the Curative website or on-site.

Additionally, 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.

Additional testing options include the Baptist Health Urgent Care Express located at 240 Crandon Blvd. Suite #110; CVS Pharmacy located at 726 Crandon Blvd; and Ethos Wellness Pharmacy, located at 260 Crandon Blvd C33. 

*Note there is a dip and then subsequent spike in cases due to FDOH reporting delays.*

Town Hall: Solid Waste Agreement & Police Waterfront Address Ordinance

Village will host a Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, March 4 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm regarding the following topics:

Solid Waste Agreement

6:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Police Waterfront Address Ordinance

7:00 – 7:30 PM 

This meeting is open to the public. Anyone who wishes to join may call in +1 305 365 7569 or connect via Zoom with Meeting ID: 231 627 8415.

One or more Councilmembers may attend this meeting.

Now hiring: Community Center Part-Time Opportunities

The Village of Key Biscayne seeks part-time employees to fill various positions at the Community Center. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are open until filled. 

• Lifeguard - $13/hour
• Front Desk Attendant - $12/hour
• Room Monitor - $10/hour 

For more information regarding the Community Center position, visit Bitly.com/KBCCjobs

Your Village Government 

Mayor Michael W. Davey

Vice Mayor Edward London

Councilmembers: 

Franklin H. Caplan

Luis Lauredo

Allison McCormick

Brett Moss  

Ignacio J. Segurola

 Interim Village Manager Charles R. Press

Village Clerk Jocelyn Brewster Koch

Village Attorneys Weiss Serota Helfman Cole & Bierman

Comments? Questions? Suggestions?

Send an email to communications@keybiscayne.fl.gov