MiamiHerald.com: Key Biscayne

Key Biscayne waives fines for excessive tree-trimming

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:01 EDT

The village had cited dozens of homeowners for over-trimming their trees, but officials agreed to waive the fines.

Officer shot on turnpike thought: ‘I’m going to die’

Thu, 24 May 2012 20:37 EDT

The 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

Mon, 21 May 2012 06:30 EDT

A second white stripe with “vibratory ridges’’ will be added to the outside of bike lanes on the three Rickenbacker Causeway bridges, to better buffer cyclists from drifting motorists.

Two cycling events this week recognize May as National Bike Month

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:52 EDT

Schools and municipalities are embracing programs to encourage kids and adults to bike to school and work during — and after — National Bike Month.

Officers who answered call for help after turnpike shooting called heroes

Mon, 14 May 2012 19:01 EDT

Officers who responded to a call for help on Florida’s Turnpike said they were just doing their duty.

Founder of Miami’s Estrella Insurance in legal battle over sinking of his luxury yacht

Sun, 13 May 2012 21:14 EDT

Insurance mogul Nicolas Estrella is at the center of a legal battle over the alleged theft and attempted sinking of his luxury yacht.

Key Biscayne man in fatal cyclist wreck being sued

Tue, 08 May 2012 06:50 EDT

Michele Traverso, who is currently jailed awaiting trial for the February crash, faces up to 30 years in prison.

Ayesha brings North Indian flavors to Key Biscayne

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00 EDT

Ayesha chef-owner Mohammed “Mike” Hussain says he picked Key Biscayne for his Indian restaurant because it reminded him of Bombay. If you close your eyes on a breezy night at one of his outdoor tables, the air thick with curry, tamarind and turmeric, you almost believe him.

Equipment for disabled at public pools turns into battle over U.S. rules

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:00 EDT

U.S. Rep. Allen West, R-Plantation, has found a new battleground for fighting federal rules: the swimming pools and hot tubs in residential communities, hotels and resorts.

Dirt from Port of Miami tunnel dig starts flowing to Virginia Key

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:10 EDT

With a green light from environmental regulators, caravans of dump trucks are depositing tons of crushed limestone from the Port of Miami tunnel dig onto ecologically sensitive Virginia Key, where it will be used for environmental restoration.