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Posted on: August 18, 2023

DRAFT 2023 U.S. 1 ARTERIAL TRAVEL STUDY RELEASED; U.S. 1 RATED D

Table of draft study showing how the segments and overall US1 is rated.

The Monroe County Year 2030 Comprehensive Plan (Comprehensive Plan) and Land Development Code (LDC) require that all proposed development and redevelopment taking place within unincorporated Monroe County do not result in a reduction of the implemented le...

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Posted on: August 18, 2023

FEMA NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM NATIONAL VIOLATION TRACKER RESPONSE

CRS discount shown on a Wright flood insurance bill with the 35 percent discount circled in red

On Aug. 7, Monroe County received a letter from FEMA regarding its finding for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Assistance Visit (CAV). The visit aimed to determine the effectiveness of Monroe County's floodplain management p...

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Posted on: August 2, 2023

COUNTY AND FWC DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF $10 MILLION ARTIFICIAL REEF STATE FUNDING

Roman, center, with Buckheim, left, and Benson in the conference room in conversation

Monroe County and FWC officials met in Key West on Tuesday to discuss the next steps after being awarded $10 million from the State to start an artificial reef program in the Florida Keys. The meeting initiated the pre-planning process for the future of a...

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Posted on: July 28, 2023

FDOT: OLD 7 MILE BRIDGE REPAIR PLAN IN THE WORKS FOR JOINT AREAS

Hundreds of people enjoy the sunset from the Old 7 Mile Bridge looking toward the Gulf of Mexico

On Friday morning, Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Lincoln, Administrator Roman Gastesi, and Assistant Administrator Kevin Wilson met with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials to discuss the asphalt that is popping up near the joints ...

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Posted on: July 20, 2023

FEMA FLOODPLAIN AND DOWNSTAIRS ENCLOSURE DISCUSSION RECAP

room with flooded waters in the downstairs with stairs in the background

On Wednesday, Monroe County Attorney Bob Shillinger and County Administrator Roman Gastesi updated the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) on the County's recent meeting with the Acting FEMA Region IV Administrator Robert Samaam and his staff in...

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Posted on: July 20, 2023

HURRICANE REENTRY DECALS AVAILABLE AT TAX COLLECTOR OFFICES

Graphic with hurricane heading toward Florida with three different colored reentry decals

Hurricane season is here. Monroe County residents are reminded to pick up one reentry sticker for each registered vehicle by providing proof of residency at a Monroe County Tax Collector’s office. Proof of residency includes a Florida Driver&...

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Posted on: September 15, 2022

SMOKING PROHIBITED AT ALL COUNTY-OWNED PARKS AND BEACHES

Woman holding a cigarette at a beach with a red no sign around the cigarette

The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners prohibited smoking within all County-owned public parks and public beaches.

The new ordinance reads: (a) It shall be prohibited for any person in or on any County-owned public park or public beach to smoke, b...

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