The Islander News

The Islander News has provided insights into "The Life and Times of Key Biscayne, Florida," since its establishment on November 2, 1966. Founded by Sue Morton, it was originally named The Islander Key Biscayne Weekly Bulletin and was priced at 15 cents per copy or 50 cents for a monthly subscription.

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Pablito rules the waters again at U.S. Nationals

2 days ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Proving that his 2024 national sailing title was no fluke, Key Biscayne’s Pablo “Pablito” Muñoz Montes made it two in a row by winning the USA 2025 Team Trials in Norfolk, Va.The 14-year-old topped a field of 250 entries and earned a spot on both the USA Worlds Team and the U.S. National Team for the fourth consecutive year. Next up is the Optimist World Championship in Portoroz, Slovenia, scheduled for June 26-July 6 on the Adriatic Sea.
Get To Know Your First Responders: Full-Hearted Feeney

5 days ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

The following is part of an Islander News ongoing series to get to know the true heroes of our island paradise–our brilliant first responders. For the last edition, click here. For Firefighter Daniel Feeney, Key Biscayne isn’t just a job–it’s a calling, and a family. Feeney joined the department in 1993, and he’s been an essential member of the community ever since. But his roots here run even deeper. It was at the Key Biscayne Fire Station where he met his wife, Yuri, 28 years ago.
Love, time, & purple skies: Village launches new website

5 days ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Rome wasn't built in a day. And neither was the Village of Key Biscayne's recently revamped community-friendly government website. "From start to finish, researching other websites, to discussing layouts and color schemes with the website developer, it probably took about 10 months," said Jessica Drouet, the Village's Community Engagement and Communications Manager.
Miami Apartments are shrinking: average size falls below 900 square feet

5 days ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

What do Miami and New York have in common? Apartment tours that take less time than ordering a coffee. In the last decade, Miami has become a hotspot for renters. As smaller units have become more popular, so have smaller apartment sizes. Now, Miami’s average apartment size doesn’t even reach 900 square feet. But that’s not all RentCafe.com found in a recent study.
Residents learn of a “reimagined" Rickenbacker… Shoreline

6 days ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Raising the road while raising the bar for Key Biscayne's residents and visitors, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Raquel Regalado and design expert Juan Mullerat on Tuesday night showed how the Rickenbacker Causeway could be transformed into a safer, efficient multi-modal transportation system along with a new beachfront and an abundance of green space.
Federal student loan payments resume

6 days ago | islandernews.com | David Snelling

Starting this week, Federal student loan borrowers will have to resume making payments, and those in default may have their wages, tax returns and social security benefits garnished, according to U.S. Education Department Secretary Linda McMahon. Student loan payments and accrued interest rates were paused by the President Trump administration during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Donald Trump said he would announce a 'a major trade deal' with 'a big, and highly respected, country' later in the day

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Andrew Harnik

Donald Trump said he would announce a 'a major trade deal' with 'a big, and highly respected, country' later in the day
With consumers purchasing fewer electric cars than hoped automakers faced the prospect of stiff EU fines

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Josh Edelson

With consumers purchasing fewer electric cars than hoped automakers faced the prospect of stiff EU fines
KBTA and Mater Academy East combine for tennis program

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

An agreement between the Key Biscayne Tennis Association and Mater Academy East will help continue to grow the game of tennis across the area. Jon Garito, President of the Key Biscayne Tennis Association, was instrumental in bringing the opportunity to a select group of students to play tennis and earn scholarships to improve their game. "I'm super excited and proud of this accomplishment," Garito said.
Stormwater Committee moves toward streamlined analysis and explore costs savings

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

With the next Special RIAP Zone I stormwater system program Ad hoc committee meeting scheduled for tonight - May 7 at 6 p.m. - and Councilmembers Michael Bracken, Ed London and Fernando Vazquez prepare, below is an update as to what happened the last time they met and where their work stands.