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Islamorada, FL Relocation Guide

Islamorada

In order to assist you in your move, we’ve listed key websites for your convenience—from getting your power connected to newspaper delivery. The links below are part of the keys to your new home and will be able to answer any additional questions you have. Welcome to Islamorada, the "Purple Island", you’re going to love living here!



Government & Public Safety

Islamorada Village of Islands
(305) 664-6400
Fax: (305) 664-6464
86800 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

Official Websites for the Village of Islamorada

http://www.islamorada.fl.us/

http://www.islamoradachamber.com/

http://www.monroecounty-fl.gov/

http://www.monroetaxcollector.com/

Fire Department

Islamorada Fire Rescue
(305) 664-6490
http://www.islamorada.fl.us/newsite/new_fire/default.asp

Law Enforcement

Monroe County Sheriff

Main switchboard:
800-273-COPS (2677)

(305) 853-7021
Fax: (305) 853-9372
86800 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

Islamorada Sheriffs District
86800 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, Florida 33036
(305) 664-6480
Fax: (305) 852-5254

The village of Islamorada is under the jurisdiction of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, which emphasizes strong bonds between the community and serving officers. The Monroe County Sheriff’s office upholds a philosophy of providing the citizens of Islamorada with professional law enforcement and quick response the community’s needs as its Chief Law Enforcement Officer. The Village law enforcement patrol division currently consists of 4 sergeants and 12 patrol officers. Islamorada patrol area is 44 square miles consisting of four islands, mainly linear, with a permanent resident population of approximately seven to eight thousand a number that can easily double at the peak of tourist season. Uniform officers respond to both emergencies and service calls from the community, and are responsible for handling any follow-up investigation of cases within the Village of Islamorada. In addition, local law enforcement seeks to deter criminal activity through prevention, maintaining a highly visible patrol in order to keep both residents and visitors safe. Islamorada Village of Islands considers itself proactive in its approach and strives to be a professional organization of community-minded public servants.

Islamorada Marine Patrol Unit

The Islamorada Marine Unit consists of two full time operators and boats and one part time operator and boat. The Marine Unit patrols approximately 50 miles of shoreline as well as the numerous miles of inland canals. The Marine Unit seeks to elicit compliance with nautical laws and village ordinances through education. The Marine Unit is responsible for enforcement of these laws and ordinances and is rigorous in upholding its duty when the situation necessitates enforcement over education. This unit also works closely with local organizations to promote preservation of nearby shores and waters.

Florida Highway Patrol (Florida FHP)
Main switchboard dial *FHP (*347)
(305) 853-3298
http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/

For a comprehensive list of Florida Highway Patrol Offices and contact information, please visit:
http://www.flhsmv.gov/fhp/misc/fhpstations.htm

Area Post Office
Islamorada, Mile Marker 82, 33036
(305) 664-4738
Weather Services/Area Storm Watch Information

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/key/

Medical Support/ Area Hospitals
Poison Control: nationwide toll-free number: 1-800-222-1222

Mariners Hospital
(305) 853-1582
Fax: (305) 853-1583
91500 Overseas Hwy
Tavernier, FL 33070
http://www.baptisthealth.net

Miami Area Hospitals
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center
(305) 585-1111
Emergency Room: (305) 585- 6910
1611 N.W. 12th Ave.
Miami 33136-1096
http://www.jhsmiami.org/

Mercy Hospital
(305) 854-4400
(305) 285-2761
3663 South Miami Avenue
Miami, Florida 33133
http://www.mercymiami.org/

University of Miami Hospital
(305) 689-5511
http://www.umiamihospital.com/

Other Area Health Care

Good Health Clinic
(305) 853-1788
Fax: (305) 853-1789
91555 Overseas Highway, Suite 2 • Tavernier, FL 33070
http://www.thegoodhealthclinic.org

Hospice Care of Southeast Florida
(305) 852-3223
Fax: (305) 852-8223
91256 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070

Keys Medical Center / Essence of the Phoenix
(305) 664-2488
Fax: 305-664-2489
81990 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
http://www.essenceofthephoenix.com

Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys
(305) 294-8812
Fax: 305-294-9348
1319 William St.
Key West, FL 33040
http://www.hospicevna.com

Center for Independent Living of the Keys
(305) 453-3491
Fax: 305-453-3488
103400 Overseas Hwy
Key Largo, Fl 33037

Transportation Information

Vehicles, Licensing and Department of Motor Vehicles

Emerald Transportation of the Florida Keys
http://www.emeraldtransportation.net
800-524-7894
305-852-1468

State of Florida Official
http://www.myflorida.com/

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
http://www.flhsmv.gov/index.html

Florida Department of Motor Vehicles
http://www.dmvflorida.org/

For traveler information statewide, dial *511 or visit:
http://www.fl511.com/

Miami International Airport
(305) 876-7000
http://www.miami-airport.com/

Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
(866) 435-9355
http://www.fortlauderdaleinternationalairport.com/

Florida Keys Marathon Airport
Florida Coastal Airlines
(888) 435-9322

Charter airlines servicing Marathon

SeaCoast Airlines
(866) 302-6278

Paradise Air
(305) 743-4222

Greyhound Lines
(800) 231-2222
(305) 296-9072
http://www.greyhound.com/

Amtrak
800-USARAIL
http://www.amtrak.com/

Keys Shuttle
(305) 289-9997
(888) 765-9997
http://www.keysshuttle.com/

TransFloridian
(877) 246-4786

Spring's Island Taxi
(305) 664-4331

Experienced mariners are able to navigate along the Atlantic side of the Keys or through the Intracoastal Waterway. Consult Coast Pilot and Light List manuals as necessary. For a listing of marinas servicing Islamorada and the Florida Keys region, please visit any of the official websites listed or http://www.flkinfo.com/.

Chamber of Commerce

Islamorada Chamber of Commerce
800-FAB-KEYS
(305) 664-4503
Fax: (305) 664-4289
Mile Marker 83.2
P.O. Box 915
Islamorada, Fl 33036
info@islamoradachamber.com
http://www.islamoradachamber.com/

Utilities

Electric, Gas, Water, Sanitation and Sewer Services

Florida Keys Electric Cooperative
To report a power outage:
(305) 852-2431
(800) 858-8845

Main switchboard: (305) 852-2431
Fax: 305-852-4794
PO Box 377
Tavernier, FL 33070
htp://www.fkec.com

All Keys Gas Distribution
(305) 745-1122
Fax: (305) 872-4546
30046 Overseas Hwy.
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
http://www.allkeysgas.com

Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority
(305) 853-1999
Fax: 305-853-1955
91620 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, FL 33070
http://www.fkaa.com

Veolia ES Solid Waste
(305) 853-3433
Fax: 305-453-7979
86490 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036
http://www.veoliaes.com

Cable and Internet Services

AT&T
(305) 347-5470
Fax: 305-377-4417
http://www.bellsouth.com
http://www.att.com

Comcast Cable and Internet Service
(305) 292-8376
(800)COMCAST
Fax: 305-296-9620
http://www.comcast.com

Reef Radio Electronics, LLC
(305) 367-4800
Fax: (305) 367-4010
#30 Fishing Village Drive • Key Largo, FL 33037
http://www.reefradio.com

Demographics

Islamorada is designated as a village, with a total estimated population of approximately 3,500. Islamorada’s population density is low, currently estimated at less than 500 persons per square mile. With a residential median age of 46 years and average village per capita income of $29,519, Islamorada remains an appealing destination for those who wish to experience rustic Florida while raising a family, vacationing, “stay-cationing”or retiring.

Islamorada News

Florida Sun-Sentinel News
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/

Florida Keys Daily Online News
http://keysnews.com/

Keys.Net Online News Digest
http://www.keysnet.com/

Keys Weekly Online News
http://keysweekly.com/

To access more information on Islamorada and its nearby regions, please visit any of the official websites listed above, or to explore further, visit:

http://www.fla-keys.com/islamorada/

http://www.flkinfo.com/

http://www.fl-dof.com/

http://www.islamorada.fl.us/

http://www.islamoradachamber.com/

http://www.keyshistory.org/islamorada.html

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