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Key Biscayne waives fines for excessive tree-trimming
- The Miami Herald , May 21
The village had cited dozens of homeowners for over-trimming their trees, but officials agreed to waive the fines.
TURNPIKE SHOOTING
Officer shot on turnpike thought: Im going to die
- The Miami Herald , May 24The Key Biscayne officer said she has forgiven the man who shot her when she stopped to offer help on the turnpike two weeks ago.
Quick-fix modifications to make bike lanes safer on three Rickenbacker bridges
- The Miami Herald , May 18A second white stripe with “vibratory ridges’’ will be added to the outside of bike lanes on the three Rickenbacker Cau... seway bridges, to better buffer cyclists from drifting motorists.
Two cycling events this week recognize May as National Bike Month
- The Miami Herald , May 15Schools and municipalities are embracing programs to encourage kids and adults to bike to school and work during — and after —... National Bike Month.
TURNPIKE SHOOTINGS
Officers who answered call for help after turnpike shooting called heroes
- The Miami Herald , May 14Officers who responded to a call for help on Florida’s Turnpike said they were just doing their duty.
Insurance
Founder of Miami’s Estrella Insurance in legal battle over sinking of his luxury yacht
- The Miami Herald , May 13Insurance mogul Nicolas Estrella is at the center of a legal battle over the alleged theft and attempted sinking of his luxury yacht.
Courts
Key Biscayne man in fatal cyclist wreck being sued
- The Miami Herald , May 7Michele Traverso, who is currently jailed awaiting trial for the February crash, faces up to 30 years in prison.
From South Florida Blogs & Websites
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Miami Beats and Sazon: The Ritz-Carlton Key Kiscayne hosts "Mixologist Mix Off" at Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge
Miami Beats and Sazon, May. 23, 2012Number of comments: 1
Sazoneros! Don't let the rainy weather keep you indoors. On Sunday, May 20th, I had the pleasure of enjoying a sunny afternoon at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne where Brett Graff (pictured to the left on the right hand side), Editor of Social Key Biscayne, hosted a' [...] -
Riptide 2.0: Key Biscayne Bridges Getting Bike Lane "Rumble Strips" To Protect Cyclists
Riptide 2.0, May. 21, 2012When Carlos Bertonatti slammed into cyclist Christophe LeCanne on the Rickenbacker Causeway in January 2010, killing the 44-year-old on the spot, advocates begged the County to make the bike lane...
Continue reading "Key Biscayne Bridges Getting Bike Lane "Rumble Strips" to Protect Cyclists" > [...] -
EYE ON MIAMI: Revenge of the Soccer Moms... Again. By Geniusofdespair
EYE ON MIAMI, May. 19, 2012Everyone Should Care About Our State Park
Those damn soccer moms on Key Biscayne are at it again. We need the rest of the county to respond. I fought this fight in 2001, I was on some Management Plan Task Force fighting against the soccer moms (and a very [...] -
Green Mobility Network - Active personal transportation for a better South Florida: Change is Coming--Slowly--to the Rickenbacker
Read the just-released article by Green Mobility Network board member and journalist Hank Sanchez-Resnik. Hank is a resident of Key Biscayne whose bicycle is his primary means of transportation. He bikes the causeway nearly every day.
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South Florida: Dine Stopped at The Rusty Pelican
South Florida, May. 11, 2012On Tuesday night, we took a trip to Key Biscayne to visit Chef Michael Gilligan at The Rusty Pelican. This newly transformed, landmark restaurant offers a gorgeous view and a creative menu, making it the go-to place for locals and visitors, alike.
Guests were welcomed in with a Berry Kiss cocktail [...]






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