BlackBook listed the 10 best Cuban restaurants in Miami, and La Carreta of Key Biscayne snagged the #2 spot. Personally I’m not sure how much I trust this list since Sergio’s is nowhere to be found, but to each his own. Nice to see La Carreta getting some props.
Check out the full list HERE.
Rainfall bombarded Key Biscayne this past Saturday evening, and a good portion of the village found itself underwater. By 10pm water was covering most of Crandon and spilling over the curbs onto sidewalks. Word has it that several parked cars were flooded on Ocean Lane Drive. Eye on Miami has a few pictures of the aftermath… follow the link below.
A sinkhole opened up near the toll and partially swallowed a car this afternoon. No one was injured, but traffic was affected for a few hours while the car was removed. Crews will be out tomorrow to begin repairs.
Miami Herald article: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking_news/story/573571.html
An article in the Miami Herald reveals that due to the increased cost of travel, a large number of South Floridians are opting to enjoy their vacations closer to home. Local hotels are capitalizing on the trend and offering special packages that cater to these guests. Key Biscayne’s Ritz-Carlton is in on the game as well:
Key Biscayne’s Ritz-Carlton is expecting about 10 percent more locals this summer than last, when about 65 percent of the guests were South Floridians, the hotel said.
It’s promoting its luxury services and discounted summer rates — about one-third of the winter tariff — to South Floridians through local ads.
Read the entire article here.
Sunday’s Herald featured an article summarizing the ongoing discussion of building a high school on Key Biscayne. Among the questions raised are where it would be built and whether there would be enough students. I’ve always thought Virginia Key would make a good location for a high school… that abandoned amphitheater is occupying a huge chunk of land, and while not within the village limits, it’s an easy bike ride and much closer than any of the current options for residents. Excerpt of the article below:
Key Biscayne does not have a high school, so parents have to drive out of the village to take their children to school on the mainland. Car pooling is not an appealing option, some residents said.
”Car pooling is an unnecessary burden for the families,” parent Leo Brito said. “Key Biscayne owes its teenagers a community-based school they can walk to or ride a bike.”
Mayor Robert Vernon said Tuesday the funds required to complete the application, which is a non-binding process, already have been allocated.
Council members warned that even if they go through the application process, the high school may not be ready in time for Rodolfo and his classmates.
”I seriously have my doubts,” said Councilman Enrique García. “If I were you, I will secure a spot in another high school.”
Among the council’s concerns are whether there are enough children who will attend the high school in the village . Other concerns: where the high school will be built and who will teach there.
To date, more than 400 families have contacted the council to express their desire for a high school.
Read the entire article here.
The Neptune Memorial Reef, located a few miles off Key Biscayne, is acting as an underwater cemetary for those who loved the sea. Click here for more info.
The plight of some Key Biscayne residents due to ongoing construction has made its way to a segment on NBC 6. To view the video, click here.
Mayor Robert Vernon will be giving his annual State of the Village Address at the Community Center. From the Village Website:
Date: April 24, 2008
Time: 7:00 pmLocation:
Island Room (2nd Floor)
Community Center
10 Village Green Way
Key Biscayne, FL 33149Contact: Conchita H. Alvarez, CMC. Village Clerk
Phone: (305) 365-5506
Email: calvarez@keybiscayne.fl.govJoin Mayor Robert Vernon, the Village Council and your neighbors as Mayor Vernon delivers the annual State of the Village address. A ceremony recognizing the contributions of community members to Village committees and boards will follow.
Complimentary food and beverages will be served.
