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June 9, 2021

Your Weekly News and Updates

More Hours for You at the Community Center

As the Village continues reopening, the Key Biscayne Community Center is further expanding its operations to give residents more opportunity to use the basketball courts (gym), fitness center and pool.

As in past summers, the hours of availability will be adjusted to accommodate Community Center's summer camps. This summer, the Community Center will continue to offer the reservation system to residents to ensure there is availability at their desired time.

For more information, visit the Community Center or call 305-365-8900.

Future Key Biscayne Branch Library

Conceptual Design Renderings

During the May 18 Council Meeting, Miami-Dade Commissioner Raquel A. Regalado and Director of the Miami-Dade Public Library System Ray Baker presented conceptual design renderings for a new library in Key Biscayne that would offer residents greater library services while maintaining the area's pond and garden.

The proposed project will be fully funded by the County and the project would include community meetings that will give residents the opportunity to provide feedback.

Full MDPLS Presentation

Tomorrow: Lunch with the Manager

Join Village Manager Steve Williamson and special guest Fire Chief Eric Lang for an online lunch hosted by the Key Biscayne Community Foundation.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about the manager's vision for our Village and participate in an interactive dialogue on how we can improve our island paradise.

Golf Cart Registration Continues

As a reminder to the community, golf cart registration is currently underway to ensure the safety of each vehicle.

The Key Biscayne Police Department will be calling all registered golf cart owners to schedule an inspection. During this process, the KBPD will not hold residents accountable for driving with expired registrations as the department works with the community to return to normal operations.

Residents who have never had their golf carts registered with the police due to COVID-19 are asked to please contact the police department at 305-365-5555 or to visit the police station to begin the initial registration process.

Drivers are reminded:

To operate a golf cart, the driver must have a valid driver's license or a valid learner's permit and be accompanied by someone with a valid driver's license.
Golf cart operation is subject to the same laws applicable to other motor vehicles, including those related to child restraints (infants to 3 years old are required to be in a separate carrier, such as a car seat; children aged 4 and 5 must be in a booster seat; this applies to any location in the vehicle) and seatbelts.

Florida Licensing on Wheels is Back

at the Community Center

Representatives from the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will be on-site to provide the following services. Residents can renew or issue replacements or duplicates of their driver’s license with the convenience of staying on the island.

This is by appointment only. To make an appointment, contact Roxy Lohuis-Tejeda at 305-365-8953.

Additionally, the Village continues to be a certified acceptance facility for U.S. passport applications. For more information and to make an appointment, contact Roxy Lohuis-Tejeda. Note that currently, passports are taking longer than usual to be processed by the Passport Agency. Plan ahead!

Sunday: TriB#1 Mack Cycle 305 Triathlon

The TriKB#1 (Mack Cycle Triathlon) will take place this Sunday, June 13, 2021, from 4:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m. throughout Crandon Park and Virginia Key

The cycling portion of the triathlon on the causeway, which will impact vehicle traffic, will take place from 4:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Maintenance of Traffic Plan (MOT) starts with set up at 4:00 a.m. with the barricade company clearing the area no later than 10:30 a.m.

The event expects an estimated 350-500 attendees.

For more information visit https://trikb.com/

Course information web link https://trikb.com/index.php/race-course/

The Magical Park is Here!

A magical experience is coming to Key Biscayne's Village Green Park on June 9th all the way from New Zealand!

Key Biscayne is one of the first communities in the country to experience the augmented reality games that take you off the couch and out exploring a world of dinosaurs, fairies, pets and so much more...

Grab your cell phone, download the application and set out on a grand adventure right here, on Key Biscayne!

COVID-19 Vaccines Come to Key Biscayne

The third opportunity for vaccination at the Key Biscayne Community Center with either the Pfizer (12+) and Johnson & Johnson (18+) vaccines will take place on Tuesday, June 22.

The Village is continuing to pursue additional opportunities to bring State and County vaccination sites to the island.

Frequently asked questions:

This site is open to the general public; it is not limited to Key Biscayne residents.
You may get your second dose of the Pfizer vaccine, regardless of where you received the first dose. You must bring your vaccination certificate.

KBFR Resumes CPR-AED-First Aid Classes

The Key Biscayne Fire Rescue Department will resume offering the 4-hour CPR/AED/Basic First Aid course at the Fire Station.

Classes are free of charge for Village residents.

The courses in June will take place on:

Friday, June 11th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (English)
Monday, June 14th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (English)
Wednesday, June 23rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (English)

The registration form for the class is available here . We encourage early registration as space is limited and classes tend to fill fairly quickly. The course is free for Key Biscayne residents; non-residents are welcome to attend for a $25 fee. Please note that class participants will be asked to maintain social distance and wear a mask during the class.

If you are interested in attending, please register by using the provided online form and send proof of residency (if applicable) to cpr@keybiscayne.fl.gov.

For more information, visit keybiscayne.fl.gov.

Last Chance: Name 530 Crandon Contest

The Village is excited to add a new, centralized park with a multi-use design where residents may enjoy casual recreation as well as pop-up events and entertainment at 530 Crandon. And we need YOU to help us name it!

Send us your best park name – we can’t wait to hear your ideas! The winner will not only get the sense of joy each time they pass by the park but the Village will invite you to the official ribbon cutting ceremony and award you a $100 gift card as a token of gratitude.

There is still one more week to submit your name, the contest ends June 9!

Name 530 Crandon