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PUBLIC ANNOUNCMENT: COVID-19 – YOUR WEDNESDAY UPDATE

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April 29, 2020

An Update from the Village of Key Biscayne

Good Morning, VKB Residents,

A new Miami-Dade County Emergency Order, Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 21-20, went into effect at 6:00 a.m. this morning. Informed by recommendations from health experts, Miami-Dade County is moving to a “new normal” and easing restrictions on parks, recreation and open spaces with limited activities.

The County Mayor and your Village government agree that it is too soon to re-open everything. While we all want our lives to return completely to normal, there is an important reason that cannot happen yet: we have not yet reached the projected peak of this virus. The number of positive cases is still increasing daily in Miami-Dade County. The re-opening of parks, marinas and other areas identified in this Emergency Order are a first-step.

Our beaches (including Beach Park), swimming pools, fitness centers and gyms remain CLOSED for your safety and the safety of all residents to minimize everyone’s potential contact with the virus. The more everyone complies with Emergency Orders, the sooner we can get back to the activities and places we love.

All parks, recreational facilities, golf courses, and marinas in the incorporated and unincorporated areas of Miami-Dade County may be open, but only under limited circumstances. The following parks remain CLOSED:

Bill Baggs State Park remains closed
Beaches are still closed, including Beach Park
Calusa Park is closed
Crandon Park (the East side) is closed, but the Marina, Golf Course and Tennis Center (the West side) are open
City of Miami Parks (Virginia Key, Hobie Beach, Virginia Key Beach Park) remain closed

When Miami-Dade County reopens Crandon Park (East side) and beaches, the Village of Key Biscayne will follow the County’s lead and re-open beaches pursuant to County restrictions.

What is allowed?

The Village Green is open exclusively to Seniors from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Parks within the Village will be open to the General Public from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Golf and Boating have limited activities – for full details and guidelines refer to the Emergency Order
Outdoor exercise (i.e., walking. jogging, running, skating, cycling)

Here are the restrictions that Key Biscayne is keeping in place:

Park restrooms remain closed
Playgrounds remain closed
School outdoor facilities, like playgrounds, ball fields, and basketball courts, remain closed
Use of outdoor exercise equipment is still prohibited
Bike racks cannot be occupied
Dog parks remain closed
Table games, like dominoes or chess, are not allowed
No gatherings are allowed, which include picnic parties, organized competitive play, and pick-up games
No sport skills practice allowed: no shooting basketball, no racquetball, no tennis, no dribbling a ball, no throwing a ball, no kicking a ball and no similar activities are allowed
Excluding condominium and multi-family residences, which may choose to re-open tennis courts for singles play pursuant to County restrictions on these activities
Facial covering for employees and customers at all times while inside Essential Businesses is a must
Facial covering for all persons that are outside of their homes is strongly encouraged. CDC guidelines advise against cloth facial coverings being placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
Social distancing 6-feet between individuals
Limit of groups to 10 people or fewer

Here’s what remains closed:

Pursuant to Amendment 1 to Miami-Dade County Emergency Order 15-20 (not applicable to single-family residences):

Swimming Pools
Hot Tubs
Fitness Centers
Gyms

A message from Key Biscayne Police Chief Press explaining the soft opening of Miami-Dade County’s Parks, Recreational Facilities and Open Spaces.

Stay safe and healthy!

-Your Village of Key Biscayne

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Responses

Debbie Wanninkhof

Apr 29

Thank you Chief Press for addressing the Village. Your calm presence is always reassuring. My questions: It it possible to open Bill Baggs for walking only for residents? Is it possible to have a limited access to the beach (possibly entering only through the Beach Park) for residents only? If not at this time, when do you foresee it happening? Thank you. Sincerely, Debbie Wanninkhof

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