A Covid-19 Death on Key Biscayne. Many Knew Pepe
When Theodore Holloway, the former Key Biscayne councilman, could not get his car started one day, he knew he could call on his neighbor, Juan Gracia, known as Pepe to […]
Charles D. ShermanJun 24
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Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Public Safety During A Pandemic
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Franklin H. Caplan, Michael W. Davey, Donald Elisburg and Joe I. RascoJun 9
Where Did ‘Nice’ Go on Key Biscayne?
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Charles D. ShermanMay 26
Non-Resident Cyclists in Village Face Fines or Jail Time During Virus Shutdown
Non-Key Biscayne resident cyclists risk a $500 fine or 60 days in Miami-Dade County jail if they disobey a new Village emergency order that...
Nancy Beth JacksonApr 27
The Not Knowing
On Friday, Mar. 13, my healthy, 36-year-old husband lay in bed the whole day. A sweaty, shivery fever had blasted into our home out of...
Annali HaywardApr 7
I Got A Masters and a Job … Then a Pandemic Struck
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Briana GibbsMar 30
Local Labor Impacts from COVID-19
My assignment was to “give a layman’s breakdown of the labor impact locally from COVID-19”. I have chosen several examples...
Donald ElisburgMar 30
Senior Spring Break in Light of COVID-19
BY: ELANA BERGER This was supposed to be THE Senior Spring break of a lifetime. My friend and I were ecstatic to swap the dreariness of...
Elana BergerMar 30
Snow Moon and Magic Light up Lighthouse Fundraiser
People were still scrambling on social media at the last minute Saturday to score tickets to the Love by the Moon Party at the Bill Baggs...
Nancy Beth JacksonFeb 10
Miami International Boat Show 2020: Traffic Survival Guide
Causeway traffic will be challenged once again Feb. 13 -17 when over 100,000 people are expected to visit the 79th Miami International...
Annali HaywardFeb 10
Lions Club Directory Marks Its 58th Year
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Nancy Beth JacksonFeb 10
Watercolors and Plastic Bottles on View at Biscayne Nature Center
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center launches its 20th year in its Crandon Park building with a celebration of art...
Feb 3
Key Biscayners Celebrate Charity at Aqua Party
The Aqua Party marked its 16th year with another sell-out social event Saturday as 350 guests turned out in casual chic to celebrate...
Nancy Beth JacksonJan 27
Judy Remembered: Great Bartender, Good Friend, Kind Person
“Judith Ann Roemer, 80, of Rockell (NC), peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her residence.” So began Judy...
Nancy Beth JacksonJan 20
Perseverance Pays Off for Key’s Newest Preschool Owners
A passion for early childhood education spurred three women to launch a unique preschool on Key Biscayne. Estrellitas del Mar will hold its...
Annali HaywardJan 20
Key Biscayne Farmers Market: Ready-to-eat
The Key Biscayne Farmers Market transforms the community church green into an open-air food court every Saturday from 9 a.m-2 p.m. It’s a...
Asia ShermanJan 20
Pickleball Offers Cardio and Camaraderie on the Key
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Asia ShermanJan 13
Sea Secrets Series Shows Dramatic Growth
The hottest ticket in town may be a free ticket to the University of Miami Rosenstiel School’s Sea Secrets series, which opens its 25th...
Nancy Beth JacksonJan 13
Things to do This Week in Key Biscayne
Monday, Jan. 13 Keep your brain young with music at the Key Biscayne Community Center at 11:30 am. Learn about The Happiness and discover...
Briana GibbsJan 13
Florida Folksingers Are Live-In Volunteers at Bill Baggs Park
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Nancy Beth JacksonJan 2
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It’s not the Virginia Key sewage treatment plant but seaweed, says a January 2 report in the Miami Herald. Key Biscayne, which maintains...
Key News ContributorJan 2
Introducing Key Biscayne’s First Little Free Library
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Asia ShermanJan 2
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Nancy Beth JacksonJan 2
Key News Readers’ Top Ten Stories of 2019
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Weather Not an Issue for Chief Press Holiday Family Event
Gusting winds and spitting skies may have interfered with outdoor activities around the island over the weekend but couldn’t dampen this...
Asia ShermanDec 26
Menorah Lighting on Green But Chanukah Festival Goes Inside
More than 100 neighbors of various ages and faiths turned out Sunday when the Chabad of Key Biscayne celebrated the first night of Chanukah...
Nancy Beth JacksonDec 26
Key Carolers Make Their Rounds By Golf Cart
In true Key Biscayne tradition, Christmas carolers travel by golf cart although this year – as numbers swelled and blustery winds blew...
Nancy Beth JacksonDec 26
A Seraphic Fire Christmas Delights the Key Biscayne Community
It was a full house at Crossbridge Church on Saturday night as Seraphic Fire filled the chapel with their Christmas concert. Attendees were...
Briana GibbsDec 26
Arias, Piano, and Mandolin at the Key Biscayne Piano Festival
Once again, Key resident Amarylli Fridegotto presented a world-class concert as part of the Key Biscayne Piano Festival. Sponsored by the...
Maria IriondoDec 19
Merry and Bright? Holiday Decorations Split Opinion
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Annali HaywardDec 18
