The Murky Waters of the Beach Bacteria Problem

Last week’s ‘no-contact’ water advisory was a tipping point for many residents, who wrote to Village Council members and spoke up at the Oct. 15 meeting to ask for definitive action to address...

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Suarez Jumps into County Mayor Race

More than a year before the Nov. 2020 vote, Suarez is the fourth candidate to seek Miami's top political job.

Tony Winton

Aug 23

Sick Sand: Bacteria Counts Surge on Beach

Fecal bacteria is increasing on Key Biscayne beaches due to seaweed.

Tony Winton

Aug 5

Sea Level Rise Calls KB’s Stormwater Plan Into Question

The flooding threat to Key Biscayne drew new attention this week with federal warnings on sea level rise, raising the question of whether...

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Jul 15

NOAA Predicts “Sunny Day” Flooding for 40 Places, Including Virginia Key

Flooding threat expected to worsen for Key Biscayne and South Florida.

Wayne Parry

Jul 10

Reef Rescue: Saving Corals Before It’s Too Late

With frenetic determination, a group of scientists and students rescued 410 live coral samples Friday, an unprecedented worldwide effort to...

Tony Winton

Jul 8

Mayoral Candidate Levine Cava Raises Funds In Key

Miami-Dade mayoral Candidate Daniella Levine Cava hit the wine and cheese circuit in Key Biscayne last week, raising funds in what ‘s...

Tony Winton

Jun 10

After Ultra, Should KB Pay for New Virginia Key Plan?

Less than an hour after word broke that the Ultra Music Festival was canceling its Virginia Key contract, Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey’s...

Tony Winton

May 13

AUDIO: This Is What Ultra Sounded Like To Fish

Even though there were large physical barriers to block sound from the Ultra Music Festival from disturbing fish, newly released audio...

Tony Winton

May 13

In Surprise, Ultra Cancels Virginia Key Deal

Just hours before Miami commissioners were to vote on a 2020 repeat of the Ultra Music Festival on Virginia Key, concert organizers...

Tony Winton

May 8

Scientists: Ultra Stressed Fish

Fish suffered excess levels of stress because of loud music at the Ultra Music Festival last month, according to University of Miami...

Tony Winton

Apr 24

Two Candidates, Two Views of Ultra

The fate of the Ultra Music Festival may hinge on not just an upcoming vote by Miami’s City Commission, but also on how Miami-Dade County...

Tony Winton

Apr 22

Safety, Noise Issues Drive Ultra 2020 Debate

Reports of noise and heavy demands on first responders during the Ultra Music Festival — including confirmation that two people went...

Tony Winton

Apr 15

Ultra: Decision Day Set for May 9

Supporters and opponents of the Ultra Music Festival can mark their calendars: the Miami City Commission will vote on the concert’s...

Tony Winton

Apr 12

Ultra: Under Review By City of Miami?

In the wake of miles-long traffic snarls, bus transportation foul-ups, and loud complaints about noise from the Ultra Music Festival, Miami...

Tony Winton

Apr 8

Ultra Unknown? Officials Reassessing Concert After Problems

After three days of a chaotic mix of pounding music, traffic gridlock and transportation breakdowns, battle lines are being drawn about...

Tony Winton

Apr 1

Chief: Expect Gridlock to Continue

Key Biscayne Police Chief Charles Press says residents should expect the finale of the Ultra Music Festival to produce the same gridlocked...

Tony Winton

Mar 31

Ultra Gridlock in Wee Hours

Ultra Music Festival officials say they’re changing the traffic plan for tonight’s concert as a result of large unexpected pedestrian...

Tony Winton

Mar 30

Miami Mayor: Ultra Is Here To Stay On Virginia Key

Mayor’s comments start at 06:34 into video City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez tells reporters that he hopes the Ultra Music Festival...

Tony Winton

Mar 27

Hurricane Ultra: Key Biscayne Braces For Concert

It may not be a hurricane exactly, but an “evacuation” is underway on Key Biscayne as the island of 14,000 residents braces for what...

Tony Winton

Mar 25

Ultra Wins In Court (Again)

A challenge to the Ultra Music Festival was turned aside by a Miami-Dade County judge Friday after he found no merit in any of the claims...

Tony Winton

Mar 18

Ultra Asks to Intervene in Legal Battle Over Concert Contract

Lawyers for the Ultra Music Festival demanded on Wednesday to be heard in a challenge to the City of Miami’s $2 million deal approving...

Tony Winton

Mar 13

Ultra: New Wildlife Worries, Lawsuit, as Traffic Plan Rejected

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Mar. 12 – A Miami judge set a Friday hearing on an injunction request by The Brickell Homeowners Association...

Tony Winton

Mar 11

Ultra Still Has No Traffic Plan

Village Police Chief Charles Press’ expression and tone of voice were grim: he had to report to elected leaders that with the Ultra Music...

Tony Winton

Mar 4

Baseline Studies needed on Virginia Key prior to Ultra

By Rumya Sundaram Contributor Ultra Music Festival is scheduled to occur on Virginia Key for the first time on March 29-30, 2019. There...

Key News Contributor

Feb 19

The Murky Waters of the Beach Bacteria Problem

Last week’s ‘no-contact’ water advisory was a tipping point for many residents, who wrote to Village Council members and spoke up at the Oct. 15 meeting to ask for definitive action to address...

Latest

Suarez Jumps into County Mayor Race

More than a year before the Nov. 2020 vote, Suarez is the fourth candidate to seek Miami's top political job.

Sick Sand: Bacteria Counts Surge on Beach

Fecal bacteria is increasing on Key Biscayne beaches due to seaweed.

Sea Level Rise Calls KB’s Stormwater Plan Into Question

The flooding threat to Key Biscayne drew new attention this week with federal warnings on sea level rise, raising the question of whether...

NOAA Predicts “Sunny Day” Flooding for 40 Places, Including Virginia Key

Flooding threat expected to worsen for Key Biscayne and South Florida.

Reef Rescue: Saving Corals Before It’s Too Late

With frenetic determination, a group of scientists and students rescued 410 live coral samples Friday, an unprecedented worldwide effort to...

Mayoral Candidate Levine Cava Raises Funds In Key

Miami-Dade mayoral Candidate Daniella Levine Cava hit the wine and cheese circuit in Key Biscayne last week, raising funds in what ‘s...

After Ultra, Should KB Pay for New Virginia Key Plan?

Less than an hour after word broke that the Ultra Music Festival was canceling its Virginia Key contract, Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey’s...

AUDIO: This Is What Ultra Sounded Like To Fish

Even though there were large physical barriers to block sound from the Ultra Music Festival from disturbing fish, newly released audio...

In Surprise, Ultra Cancels Virginia Key Deal

Just hours before Miami commissioners were to vote on a 2020 repeat of the Ultra Music Festival on Virginia Key, concert organizers...

Scientists: Ultra Stressed Fish

Fish suffered excess levels of stress because of loud music at the Ultra Music Festival last month, according to University of Miami...

Two Candidates, Two Views of Ultra

The fate of the Ultra Music Festival may hinge on not just an upcoming vote by Miami’s City Commission, but also on how Miami-Dade County...

Safety, Noise Issues Drive Ultra 2020 Debate

Reports of noise and heavy demands on first responders during the Ultra Music Festival — including confirmation that two people went...

Ultra: Decision Day Set for May 9

Supporters and opponents of the Ultra Music Festival can mark their calendars: the Miami City Commission will vote on the concert’s...

Ultra: Under Review By City of Miami?

In the wake of miles-long traffic snarls, bus transportation foul-ups, and loud complaints about noise from the Ultra Music Festival, Miami...

Ultra Unknown? Officials Reassessing Concert After Problems

After three days of a chaotic mix of pounding music, traffic gridlock and transportation breakdowns, battle lines are being drawn about...

Chief: Expect Gridlock to Continue

Key Biscayne Police Chief Charles Press says residents should expect the finale of the Ultra Music Festival to produce the same gridlocked...

Ultra Gridlock in Wee Hours

Ultra Music Festival officials say they’re changing the traffic plan for tonight’s concert as a result of large unexpected pedestrian...

Miami Mayor: Ultra Is Here To Stay On Virginia Key

Mayor’s comments start at 06:34 into video City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez tells reporters that he hopes the Ultra Music Festival...

Hurricane Ultra: Key Biscayne Braces For Concert

It may not be a hurricane exactly, but an “evacuation” is underway on Key Biscayne as the island of 14,000 residents braces for what...

Ultra Wins In Court (Again)

A challenge to the Ultra Music Festival was turned aside by a Miami-Dade County judge Friday after he found no merit in any of the claims...

Ultra Asks to Intervene in Legal Battle Over Concert Contract

Lawyers for the Ultra Music Festival demanded on Wednesday to be heard in a challenge to the City of Miami’s $2 million deal approving...

Ultra: New Wildlife Worries, Lawsuit, as Traffic Plan Rejected

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Mar. 12 – A Miami judge set a Friday hearing on an injunction request by The Brickell Homeowners Association...

Ultra Still Has No Traffic Plan

Village Police Chief Charles Press’ expression and tone of voice were grim: he had to report to elected leaders that with the Ultra Music...

Baseline Studies needed on Virginia Key prior to Ultra

By Rumya Sundaram Contributor Ultra Music Festival is scheduled to occur on Virginia Key for the first time on March 29-30, 2019. There...

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