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A Message from Village Manager Steve Williamson | |
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What an opportunity it is to be the Village Manager of Key Biscayne. I have discovered over the last few months when meeting and talking with so many of you that the Island Paradise is a beautiful community. This is a special place that is full of exciting, diverse and engaged residents who genuinely care about the Village, want a high quality of life and are looking for strong leadership.
After proudly serving our nation for 28 years as a US Army Engineer Colonel, then settling down in Miami I built a consulting firm, founded and led two community service non-profits, and then served in two local municipal governments. I am excited and fully committed to serving the residents of Key Biscayne for the long-term.
I believe that the Village’s size, along with its impressive reputation, make it a place where problems can be solved when we all work together and focus our efforts. I envision us all rising to the occasion and collectively tackling the unique challenges the Village faces, now and into the future.
It is time to build a bold strategy, to invest in our main priorities, and to execute passionately. It will take strong leadership, open communication and solid partnerships to create the vibrant, thriving and resilient community the residents of Key Biscayne deserve.
I am ready to set the course and lead the way.
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Special Council Meeting to Discuss Crime and Policing | |
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Village residents are invited to attend a Special Council Meeting on Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at the Village Council Chambers.
The purpose of the meeting is to receive community input in discussing crime, policing and what can be done throughout the Village to ensure everyone's wellbeing and safety.
Residents who wish to attend the meeting in person may do so. Should the event reach maximum capacity in the chambers, the Village will offer overflow seating iin the Community Room (first floor, Village Hall). Residents are advised to please bring your personal cell phone and headphones in order to hear parts of the meeting that may be conducted via zoom.
The Village will continue to offer the public the opportunity to attend the council meetings remotely by calling (305) 365-7569 or entering Zoom Meeting ID 231 627 8415.
The Village Council Chambers are located at 560 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149. For more information, visit keybiscayne.fl.gov.
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The Mack Cycle 305 Triathlon will take place on Sunday, May 16. The event is expected to last from 4 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
The impact to the Rickenbacker Causeway and Crandon Blvd are expected to end by 10:30 a.m. Running & Swimming, and other activities held within Crandon Park, ending by 3:00 p.m.
For more information, visit: https://305triathlon.com/
This event is part of a series of triathalons. Additional scheduled dates are: June 13, 2021, July 25, 2021, August 22, 2021, and September 19, 2021.
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“Bike305/Parks-Ride of Silence” Cycling Event | |
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The Bike305/Parks-Ride of Silence Cycling Event will take place on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
The cycling event will start and finish within the Crandon Park Marina. The police escorted cycling event will utilize the east & west inside vehicle travel lanes along the Crandon Boulevard from Crandon Marina to Calusa Circle (two loops). Please expect heavier traffic during this time as this event expects to have between 75 - 100 attendees.
Event Schedule:
6:00 p.m.: Assemble
6:40 p.m.: Remarks
7:00 p.m.: Silent Bicycle Ride
Cycle route: The bicycle ride will depart at 7:00 p.m. from the Crandon Marina parking lot. The ride will take place with the Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD) providing an escort procession in marked squad cars. Once cyclists are cued-up inside the marina parking lot, the MDPD will hold eastbound (inbound to Village of Key Biscayne vehicle traffic). Cyclists will turn right (eastbound toward the Village) onto the roadway, merging to the inside inbound vehicle travel lane (lane closest to the center median), once the last cyclist is out, police will release vehicle traffic onto the outside vehicle travel lane (lane closest to the dedicated bike lane). Vehicle traffic traveling westbound (outbound to the mainland) from the VKB will be routed onto the outside vehicle travel lane (closest to the dedicated bike lane). Cyclists will follow the lead MDPD police vehicle on the inside inbound travel lane, turning at the Calusa Park circle (just past the fire station), traveling westerly (outbound towards the mainland) in the center inside lane to the Crandon Marina entrance. At this point cyclists will turn and complete a second loop, returning to the point of origin.
Contacts:
Sue Kawalerski, Bike305 Manager
Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Office: 305-978-2233
James Martincak, Miami-Dade County, Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Department
Office: 305-361-2833
Cellular: 305-979-3470
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Have you ever sat at home wondering about the beach conditions? Is it full of beachgoers? How much seaweed did the ocean bring to shore?
The Village of Key Biscayne now has a Beach Cam to give you live glimpse of our beach from the Village Beach Park.
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COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations | |
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The Village of Key Biscayne asks residents and visitors to maintain the health and safety protocols that we have learned over the past year: wash your hands frequently with soap for at least 20 seconds; practice social distancing; and wear a facial covering or mask when indoors and in crowded locations.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is now authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for ages 12 to 15.
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; to sign-up for a vaccine (upon availability) visit vaccinatekb.com or contact the Foundation at 305-361-2770.
Additionally, Miami-Dade County has details about all of the vaccination sites in the county, including local, state and federal sites; click here for Miami-Dade's site. .
Testing Options in Key Biscayne:
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). 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.
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Miami-Dade Water Department to Perform Maintenance
Work on a Pump Station
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Beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, staff from the Miami-Dade Water Department will be performing maintenance work on a pump station used to boost water pressure for the Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, Brickell and Key Biscayne areas during periods of peak water consumption.
The maintenance work is expected to be completed within 24 hours. WASD is taking measures to minimize the impact to our customers, however, residents and businesses may experience lower than normal pressure during this time.
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Annual Hurricane Meeting for Condo Managers, Security Personnel, and Business Owners | |
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Join Police Chief Charles R. Press, Fire Chief Eric Lang, Director of Public Works & BZP Jake Ozyman, and Building Official Rene Velazco for the Annual Hurricane Meeting for Condo Managers, Security Personnel, and Business Owners on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This meeting will take place on zoom.
Meeting ID: 985 4736 5827
Passcode: 103320
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According to Sea Turtle Conservancy, lights from homes or buildings can discourage female turtles from coming ashore to nest. If a female fails to nest after multiple attempts, she will often resort to a less-than-optimal nesting spot; resulting in few, if any, hatchlings surviving from the nest.
Code Enforcement has been conducting inspections throughout all Beach Front Properties regarding lighting fixtures, storage of beach furniture, and dune protection.
Please contact Dario Gonzalez or Jessica Garcia for more information.
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Regular Council Meeting on May 18, 20201 | |
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Residents who wish to attend the meeting in person may do so. Residents are advised to please bring your personal cell phone and headphones in order to hear parts of the meeting that may be conducted via zoom.
The Village will continue to offer the public the opportunity to attend the council meetings remotely. Members of the public may attend remotely by calling (305) 365-7569 and entering Zoom Meeting ID 231 627 8415.
The Village Council Chambers are located at 560 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149. For more information, visit keybiscayne.fl.gov.
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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
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
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