/tags/key-biscayne Key Biscayne en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:48 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-04/key-biscayne-stormwater-petition-gets-enough-signatures-for-november-ballot A citizen petition drive that aimed at limiting big stormwater projects in Key Biscayne appears to have collected enough signatures to go on the November ballot, the Elections Department said Wednesday. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:39:48 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-04/key-biscayne-stormwater-petition-gets-enough-signatures-for-november-ballot Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent /development/2026-04-24/8-million-later-key-biscayne-faces-big-dig-aftermath The Big Dig died Wednesday night, but the end of a mammoth effort to replumb the island in a fight against climate change has left a daunting and costly set of challenges ahead with no clear roadmap as seas continue to rise. The decision means at least $8 million in sunk costs without a shovel ever hitting the ground, officials said. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:26:52 GMT /development/2026-04-24/8-million-later-key-biscayne-faces-big-dig-aftermath Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent /environment/2026-04-03/the-roar-of-gas-powered-leaf-blowers-is-coming-back-to-key-biscayne-a-city-that-pioneered-banning-them Key Biscayne passed an ordinance that banned the noisy lawn contraptions in 2018. Some municipalities looked at the island with envy, passing their own bans or planning to do so. Now, municipalities – sick of home rule being preempted by Tallahassee – are looking at work-arounds to stop — or at minimize – the impacts. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:27:00 GMT /environment/2026-04-03/the-roar-of-gas-powered-leaf-blowers-is-coming-back-to-key-biscayne-a-city-that-pioneered-banning-them John Pacenti | Key Biscayne Independent /transportation/2026-03-30/nearly-4-1-million-project-will-rehab-rickenbacker-bridges A nearly $4.1 million road project is set to begin this Spring for the West and William Powell Bridges — two of spans that link Key Biscayne to the mainland. Closures are expected to be limited to overnight hours on weekdays only, with both bridges being reduced to one lane in each direction. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:24:18 GMT /transportation/2026-03-30/nearly-4-1-million-project-will-rehab-rickenbacker-bridges Jessica De Leon | Key Biscayne Independent /government-politics/2026-03-11/village-of-key-biscayne-to-settle-first-amendment-lawsuit-with-nonprofit-news-outlet The village voted to pay $25,000 to the Key Biscayne Independent over a media "gag order" policy the outlet claimed was unconstitutional. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:31:48 GMT /government-politics/2026-03-11/village-of-key-biscayne-to-settle-first-amendment-lawsuit-with-nonprofit-news-outlet Joshua Ceballos /weather/2026-02-02/iguanas-stunned-power-disrupted-as-record-cold-grips-key-biscayne By at least one measure, Key Biscayne suffered the coldest morning in its history Sunday, as an Arctic blast gripped the island with weather that left iguanas paralyzed and some people powerless. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:00 GMT /weather/2026-02-02/iguanas-stunned-power-disrupted-as-record-cold-grips-key-biscayne Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent /arts-culture/2026-01-27/key-biscaynes-film-festival-expands-with-a-new-cinema-on-the-island The Key Biscayne Film Festival was an idea that emerged during the planning of what would probably have been a hit with television audiences — a reality show about life on Key Biscayne. Isabel Custer and Maite Garrido wanted to make a documentary reality series starring the characters that live on the island. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:15:48 GMT /arts-culture/2026-01-27/key-biscaynes-film-festival-expands-with-a-new-cinema-on-the-island Michelle F. Solomon | ArtburstMiami /government-politics/2026-01-26/key-biscayne-council-leans-towards-island-wide-undergrounding-despite-cost-and-data-gaps The Key Biscayne Council is expected to take formal steps on the project at its Feb. 10 meeting, moving to bury all utility lines in a project that Mayor Joe Rasco said at the workshop will cost up to $81 million, nearly double the 2019 estimated cost of $46 million. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-26/key-biscayne-council-leans-towards-island-wide-undergrounding-despite-cost-and-data-gaps John Pacenti | Key Biscayne Independent /environment/2026-01-05/the-small-dig-engineer-raises-questions-about-key-biscayne-320m-flooding-plan A new report questions a fundamental premise of Key Biscayne’s response to climate change, suggesting that a series of limited, localized flooding projects using existing drainage lines may be preferable to the expensive course of action that the island's administration is pursuing. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT /environment/2026-01-05/the-small-dig-engineer-raises-questions-about-key-biscayne-320m-flooding-plan Tony Winton | Key Biscayne Independent /history/2025-12-16/cape-florida-lighthouses-200th-anniversary-will-tell-amazing-history-with-high-tech-touch The celebration at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park will be one steeped both in history and high-tech glitz, and will be a chance to get acquainted with an old friend — actually, the oldest structure in Miami-Dade County. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:30:00 GMT /history/2025-12-16/cape-florida-lighthouses-200th-anniversary-will-tell-amazing-history-with-high-tech-touch John Pacenti | Key Biscayne Independent