History

The Mackle brothers, Frank and Elliot began construction on the island's first residentail development in 1950, followeb by Key Biscayne's original shopping plaza and hotel.   The population increased from 29 residents in 1950 to 2,500 during the following 5 years.  Today, 10,000 people call Key Biscayne home, either full or part time.  

About Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne is a wonderful little community, one of South Florida's best kep secrets.  One of the things that makes the Village so special is its inhabitants who are friendly, charigable and determined to make their little Village a model community an old fashioned sense of fellowship with cutting edge public administration.

Geography

Key Biscayne is 4 miles long, tow mile wide barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.  Bordered by Miami-Dade County Crandon Park to the north and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park to the south.  The Village limit is 1.25 square miles.   It is connected via causeway to the mainland, approximately seven miles away.   The Village was incorporated on June 18, 1991.

Population

10,507

Housing / Commercial Property

6,318 residential units:  1,296 single family homes and 5,022 multi-family units. 

Shopping centers and other retail/office space total approximately 232,682 square feet.

Finding Your way around

Crandon boulevard, Key Biscayne's main thoroughfare, bisect the village in half with single family and luxury waterfront homes overlooking Biscayne Bay on the west and high and low rise condominiums with ocean views and hotels on the east. 

Crandon boulevard is the Key's commercial center, lined with small, friendly shopping centers, restaurants and offices.

For fine shopping and dining, visit the Harbor Plaza Shopping Center, The Square Shopping Center, The Galeria Shopping Center, L'Esplanade Maill.

Key Colony Plaza, the island's newest shopping center is scheduled to open in 2006.

Government

Council - Manager form of government.  Village Council, the elected governing body, appropriates funds and determines policy and includes the Mayor, Vice Mayor and five Council Members.   The Village Council appoints a Village Manager, Village Clerk and Village Attorney.

Parks and Recreation

Village Green: 9.5 acrees with multi-use open fields, half mile jogging course, tot lot with interactive fountain, community bandstand and small shade pavilion.

Community Center:  Full service with gymnasium, meeting rooms and pool.

Lake Park:  Nearly one acre with small shade pavilion overlooking a lake.

East Enid Linear Park:  Half mile long and 10 foot wide, bricked walkway leading to Ocean Park.

Ocean Park:  Native landscaping, palm plaza, large shade pavilion, and restrooms with shower facilities.

Calusa Park:  7.5 acres at the south end of Crandon Park with four public tennis courts and a multi purpose recreation building.

St. Agnes Academy:  The playing fields and basketball courts at this private school are used by the Village under a shared-use agreement.