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‘Peculiar’ nine-year Cape Florida Drive construction project may finally be winding down with Village’s focus
That's how long a home construction project has spanned next door to Key Biscayne resident Tony Godinez, who's lived here since 1981. He explained to Village Council members during his first public speaking engagement in Chambers that he's tired of the "game" that is being played between the builders and the city to keep extending permits to fit their own needs, whether it's to sell the property at a higher cost or wait until mortgage rates or material costs to plummet to finish the project.
As July 4th approaches, Miami gas prices are 6 cents more than last year
Many Key Biscayne and Miami residents will be traveling over the July 4 weekend – hopefully after the parade Thursday morning – and as they fill their tanks, they will find gas prices in Miami unchanged from last week. As of Sunday, the average price of a gallon...
Miami homeowners could see trash collection fee increase
MIAMI - For the first time in 14 years the City of Miami could be increasing a service that many homeowners have considered effective. "I think it's excellent, they're always here," said Sally Howie about the trash service in Miami, where she has lived since 2005. In June, Miami commissioners voted 4 to 1 in favor of increasing the cap on garbage fees from $380 to a $60 increase for a total of $440. "I think it's a reasonable request because it's been 14 years, so it seems reasonable to me," said Howie. "I voted against it," said Manolo Reyes,...
Attention, drivers! Rickenbacker Causeway flyover bridge work set to resume
MIAMI - Get ready to see a lot of detour signs. Work on the Rickenbacker Causeway flyover bridge picks up again on Monday, July 8th.Last April, the road work there left drivers stranded on the Rickenbacker Causeway for hours and this time around, it's more than just the Florida Department of Transportation mapping out a new plan.On most days, Crandon Park North Beach in Key Biscayne is peaceful."Away from everything," shared a Miami resident who goes by Carlos. "Get to relax by the water."Carlos visits this beach twice a week. However, pending road work might force a summer sun detour."I...
Portion of Hobie Beach renamed to honor the Castaways Against Cancer group’s 24-year fundraising trek
One local non-profit organization, Castaways Against Cancer, is at the forefront of the fight against cancer, having raised over $2.3 million for cancer research since forming in 2000 by kayaking, cycling and running from Mami to Key West. The group’s volunteers have used the Hobie Beach site on Key Biscayne...
RK Associates Gets Approval for Mixed-Use Development at 3655 SW 22nd Street, Miami, FL, 33145
A shuttered Sears in Miami could be replaced with a multi-family housing development. The project, led by Sunny Isles Beach-based RK Associates, would offer 1,050 housing units, with layout plans ranging from studio to three-bedroom units. Specifically, the Real Deal notes that the housing plans include 995 apartments and 55...
Future of nonprofit Liberty City school still uncertain amid redevelopment woes
In the documentary Razing Liberty Square, filmmakers highlighted the frustration of residents in one of Miami-Dade’s historically Black neighborhoods in the face of rampant redevelopment. The film focused on the Liberty Square apartment project in Liberty City, which is currently being redeveloped by Related Urban Development Group, headquartered in...
Founders of KB United political action committee aim to combat divisiveness and misinformation in election season
Forming a Political Committee on Key Biscayne probably raises a few eyebrows in this usually quiet community. But, the main proponents of Key Biscayne United, Chairman Steve Powel and Treasurer Matt Bramson, say they're not coming onto the Village's political scene wearing black hats. Far from it, in fact. Coincidentally,...
Kansas Gooden Appointed to Serve as a Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal
Florida - Monday July 1, 2024: Governor DeSantis has appointed Kansas Gooden to serve as a Judge on the Third District Court of Appeal. Kansas Gooden - Gooden, of Pinecrest, is a Shareholder and the Appellate Practice Group Leader at Boyd & Jenerette, PA. She has worked at the firm since 2009.
New Florida law cracks down on those who take risks at railroad crossings
MIAMI - In an effort to save lives, a new Florida law cracks down on drivers and pedestrians who take risks at railroad crossings trying to beat a train. According to Operation Lifesaver, Florida is the fourth-highest state in the nation for railroad crossing crashes. Florida also has the fourth-highest number of deaths of people trespassing on tracks. This data is based on preliminary 2023 Federal Railroad Administration Statistics. "A train is coming by and people just try and speed by it," said one South Florida driver. "They try to go as fast as they can and sometimes...
Miami residential condo tower provides a deeded office unit for every buyer
A new Miami residential condo office tower sweetens the deal for buyers by providing an individual, deeded and furnished office with each condo unit purchased. One Twenty Brickell Residences, a 34-story, 240-unit tower, also offers more than 60,000 sf of exclusive residential amenities. Each glass-paneled private office, located on floors...
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