Harbor Drive closes overnight as sewer lift station project wraps up
A late-night road restoration on Harbor Drive, the mayoral qualifying deadline, and a packed slate of soccer viewing parties around the Village.
Harbor Drive closes overnight as sewer lift station project wraps up
The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department's sewer lift station project on Harbor Drive is nearing completion, and the last piece is roadway restoration that has to happen overnight. The work is scheduled to run from 8:00 p.m. on June 11 to 5:00 a.m. on June 12, and during that window Harbor Drive will be temporarily closed in both directions between the Fernwood traffic circle and the Shell gas station. If your evening or early-morning routine takes you along that stretch, plan an alternate route for the overnight hours. The Harbor Plaza exit will remain open, though the Village notes that access there may be temporarily restricted while crews are actively working. This is the kind of short-term disruption that signals a longer project is finally finishing, so the inconvenience should be a one-night event rather than an ongoing pattern. Drivers who can avoid the area between those hours will have the easiest time of it.
Mayoral candidate qualifying closes June 12
If you have been weighing a run for Village office, the calendar matters. Mayoral candidate qualifying opened at noon on June 2 and closes at noon on June 12, so prospective candidates have a narrow window left to complete and submit their paperwork to the Village Clerk. Councilmember qualifying opens later, at noon on Monday, Aug. 10, and closes at noon on Thursday, Aug. 20. To be eligible, you must be a qualified elector who has lived in the Village of Key Biscayne for at least one year before filing. The Village has posted a Candidate Qualifying Handbook on its website for anyone who wants the full set of rules and required forms. For residents who are not running, this is the first concrete marker of the 2026 election season, and the mayoral field will effectively be set once the June 12 deadline passes.
Hurricane season is here, and Key Biscayne is in Zone A
Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, with the historical peak in August and September. NOAA is predicting a below-normal 2026 season, with fewer named storms and hurricanes than average, due in part to developing El Niño conditions. The Village's Emergency Management team offers the obvious but important caveat: a quiet season overall still only takes one storm to become an active one locally. Key Biscayne sits in Zone A, which is the first area called to evacuate, so residents here have less margin than most. Evacuation orders issued by the Miami-Dade County Mayor are mandatory, not advisory. The early part of the season is the right time to confirm your evacuation route, restock supplies, and make sure everyone in your household knows the plan before any storm is actually on the map.
World Cup viewing parties spread across the Village
The Village is hosting World Cup Group Stage viewing parties at three locations: Paradise Park, Beach Park, and the Lighthouse Room. The slate opens with USA vs. Paraguay on June 12 at 9 p.m. at Paradise Park, followed by Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13 at 6 p.m., also at Paradise Park. From there the schedule fans out: Spain vs. Cabo Verde on June 15 at noon and Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay on June 15 at 6 p.m., both in the Lighthouse Room; Argentina vs. Algeria on June 16 at 9 p.m. at Paradise Park; and England vs. Croatia on June 17 at 4 p.m. at Beach Park. Later matches include USA vs. Australia on June 19 at 3 p.m. in the Lighthouse Room, Brazil vs. Haiti on June 19 at 8:30 p.m. at Paradise Park, England vs. Ghana on June 23 at 4 p.m. in the Lighthouse Room, Spain vs. Uruguay on June 26 at 8 p.m. at Paradise Park, and Colombia vs. Portugal on June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Paradise Park.
Panini sticker trading nights at Paradise Park
For fans working on their FIFA World Cup Panini album, the Village is running sticker trading events at Paradise Park, 530 Crandon Blvd. The remaining dates are Thursday, June 12 from 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, June 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; and Thursday, June 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Each session gives collectors a place to trade their duplicates and track down the stickers they still need. The Village notes that locations and times are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances, so check before heading over.
Juneteenth Beach Bash on Virginia Key
The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust presents the Juneteenth Beach Bash on Saturday, June 13 from noon to 4 p.m. at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Drive. The beachside community gathering features music, food, and family-friendly activities, with programming centered on the cultural and historical significance of Juneteenth. Admission is free, and an RSVP is encouraged for anyone planning to attend.
Father's Day three-course brunch at Rusty Pelican
Rusty Pelican Miami, 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, hosts a Father's Day three-course brunch on Sunday, June 21 starting at 10 a.m. The waterfront meal includes shareable starters, raw bar selections, plated entrees, and family-style desserts, with entree options such as surf and turf, fried chicken and waffles, and grilled lobster tail. Pricing is $105 for adults and $35 for children, with bottomless mimosas available for $32.
Tri-Miami Triathlon Trilogy continues at Crandon Park
The Tri-Miami Triathlon Trilogy continues at Crandon Park, 6747 Crandon Boulevard, with its next race on June 21 and a final installment on Aug. 9. The three-race endurance series offers sprint, intermediate, and Olympic-distance triathlons, plus duathlon and aquabike options. Participants swim in a protected Atlantic area, bike across the William Powell Bridge, and run on paved park trails with ocean views and shaded sections. Registration is listed from $165 for individual entry.