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Celebrating 20 Years!
We have a lot to be proud of for the success of our Village government. Village Green, the Community Center, excellent police, immediate response from our first rate fire/rescue teams, high quality public area maintenance and so much more have shown what a community can do when given control of at least part of its tax dollars. What is less visible is the consequence of Village tax rates that have consistently been lower than the rate charged by the County to unincorporated area residents.
Happy 20th Anniversary Key Biscayne!
Key Players Article
Meet the people who are shaping the future of the communities they live in while inspiring everyone they meet along the way. Though their stories are all different and their backgrounds, histories, hopes and dreams vary, the one thing each has in common is a passion for what they do and their ability to see past themselves for the benefit of others. In the following pages, you’ll meet this issue’s Key Players and get a brief glimpse into their lives…
Key Biscayne Magazine Article
“The world-famous beaches, beautiful neighborhoods, and thriving arts and culture scene are just a few of the qualities that makes Key Biscayne such a special place. But at the heart of the island’s appeal lies a secret – the generosity of a league of donors and philanthropists committed to improving life in the community. Instrumental to bridging the gap between those good intentions and their realization is the Key Biscayne Community Foundation [KBCF]…”
KB Women’s Giving Circle
The Key Biscayne Women’s Giving Circle is devoted to growing philanthropy among women, with the aim of identifying and financially supporting programs for women and/or children in need throughout Miami-Dade County. This year the Key Biscayne Women’s Giving Circle is delighted to support three not-for-profits: The Miami Choral Academy; The Holtz Children’s Hospital – ArtCares program; Design and Architecture Senior High School – DASH
KBCF Receives $62,000 in Grants
The Key Biscayne Community Foundation recently received a $62,000 Grant from Health Foundation of South Florida to provide evidence-based healthy aging programs to older adults in three local communities. According to the Key Biscayne Community Foundation Executive Director Melissa McCaughan White, since the Key Biscayne Community Foundation considers that we are a community within a community and because healthy aging is a priority that every…
KBPD Provides “Holiday Relief”
The Key Biscayne Police Chief Charles Press joined the City of Miami Police Department in a Holiday Relief Event that benefited one of the poorest areas of Miami-Dade County. Chief Press started a charitable fund a few years ago to raise money in order to purchase hundreds of toys for Liberty City children and hundreds of turkeys for Liberty City seniors at Christmas time. Chief Press and his officers take their…