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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Aggressive mosquitoes - “voracious biters” - hatching by the billions all over Florida

2 days ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

After months of dormancy, saltmarsh mosquitoes are hatching in rainy Florida summer weather. Up to 150 of them can land on a person in just a minute. Known as “voracious biters,” these new mosquitoes pose a threat to humans and their furry friends. “Saltmarsh mosquitoes are one of the most persistent and aggressive biting species in Florida,” said Dr. Jorge Rey, Florida Mosquito Control Association (FMCA) President and professor at the University of Florida’s Medical Entomology Laboratory.
Key Biscayne Piano Academy recognizes students of the year

4 days ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

For the past 15 years, The Key Biscayne Piano Academy has been the island’s go-to place for classical piano education. There are 82 students enrolled at the Academy, all taught by pianist and educator Amarylli Fridegotto, who is also the founder and director of the Key Biscayne Piano Festival. The Academy recently held its end-of-year showcase, and Fridegotto honored young talent by announcing her annual student recognitions.
Mayor honors duo with posthumous proclamations

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Last week, Village of Key Biscayne Mayor Joe Rasco presented a pair of proclamations honoring two late residents, Barbara "Bobbie" Savage and Diane "Dede" Moss for their remarkable accomplishments and dedication for helping causes from education to the fine arts. Savage was primarily a teacher at the Key Biscayne Elementary School and was for Miami-Dade County Elementary Schools.
What’s driving Miami’s love affair with “small-space living,” now ranked 20th in the US for micro-housing density?

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

Tiny apartments with a view, anyone? Recent trends have shown people are adopting a “less is more” mindset with just about everything – living spaces included. Now called “small-space living,” the phenomenon has taken the nation by storm. Especially navigating recent economic trends and high cost of housing, renters of all ages are drawn to lower price points and amenity-rich, transit-oriented communities.
Local Key Challenge winners announced

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

This year, Key Biscayne students stepped up to the plate with their 2025 Key Challenge projects, showcasing environmental consciousness, knowledge and artistry. The category was “Near-Shore Marine Habitats,” and students delivered everything from 2-D and 3-D creations to coral reef dioramas. Participants ranged from Pre-K students to 8th grade. Now in its 11th year, the Key Challenge is sponsored by The Citizen Science Project, which is part of the Key Biscayne Community Foundation.
Florida out-of-state tuition could rise as much as 15%, generate an extra $105 million

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Jay Waagmeester

Students entering Florida for higher education may want to keep an eye on the price tag now that universities have permission to increase tuition on out-of-state students. Out-of-state tuition has not been changed at any public institution in Florida since 2012, when University of South Florida raised it to $491 per credit hour. At Florida State University, out-of-state tuition for graduate students has not increased since 2004.
Dire future climate impacts worse than what the world has already experienced are already baked in over the next decade or two.

1 week ago | islandernews.com | David Swanson

Dire future climate impacts worse than what the world has already experienced are already baked in over the next decade or two.
Alternative code settlement at Weirdoughs reached

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

During last week’s Village Council meeting, members carried a motion approving a settlement between the owner of the property at 1921 Harbor Drive (Flour & Weirdoughs) and the Village to bring that property into compliance with the floodplain management standards of the Florida Building Code.
Island dries out efficiently after flooding rain

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Not long after members of the Village Council approved a resolution to increase Key Biscayne’s stormwater utility fee rates by 10%, they also heard the current system worked well during recent rains. Two weeks ago, the Village experienced one of those not-so-typical heavy, prolonged rainstorms that struck exactly at high tide, leaving some 14 to 16 inches of water in some areas of the flood-prone K-8 Center neighborhood.
Residents get first look at Garden District pump station designs

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Hillard Grossman

Last week, Key Biscayne residents got their first look at what the new generator housing could look like at 695 Ocean Drive (Beach Park) and what the state-of-the-art underground stormwater pump station housing at 571-599 Harbor Drive (Harbor Park) could look like. The details were unveiled during a pair of Garden District Drainage Improvements Site Plan Review Workshops presented during the regular Village Council meeting.