Village Weekly Update

November 10, 2025

Message from the Manager

On Friday, November 7, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approved a consent order which requires the Village to submit a compliance plan and implementation schedule for maintenance of its wastewater collection and transmission system because of unauthorized wastewater discharges due to pipeline ruptures.  

 A copy of the proposed consent order can be found on the Village’s website at www.islamorada.fl.us. 

The Village has an interlocal agreement with the Key Largo Wastewater Treatment District (KLWTD) and delivers sewage through a pipeline to the District’s treatment plant in Key Largo at mile marker 100.3.  

I requested, and Mayor Sharon Mahoney approved holding a special call meeting of the Village Council next Monday, November 17, at 5:30 pm at the Founders Park Community Center.

We will conduct technical discussions with engineering teams working for the Village and KLWTD on the required compliance plan and implementation schedule which must be submitted to DEP 60 days after the effective date of the consent order (Nov. 7).     

We will also discuss the need for a new wastewater rate study and an evaluation of how wastewater EDUs are calculated. 

The special call meeting will be broadcast in the same manner as regular Village Council meetings and the public is encouraged to attend in person or online. 

News You Can Use

Our next Regular Village Council and Land Use meetings will be held on November 10 and 13, respectively.

Both agendas can be found here. Our meetings are streamed live on the Village website or on YouTube, as well as broadcast on Monroe County’s MCTV Comcast Channel 77.

Village Offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. 
We will reopen on Wednesday, November 12, at 8:00 a.m.

Islamorada Fire Rescue will hold their annual National Veteran's Day Observance to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the US Armed Forces during war and peacetime. 

The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, November 11^th at 11am at Fire Station 20 located at 81850 Overseas Hwy.



Donations are needed to send to Jamaica as they continue to recover from CAT 5 Hurricane Melissa. Please see the list of items needed below.

Drop off locations are in the Islamorada Administrative Center & Public Safety Headquarters and the Roth Building.

After a year and a half of construction, the project to enhance the Village owned Green Turtle

Hammock Nature Preserve has been completed.

Improvements to the property include shoreline stabilization, a new dock and seawall, a new wheelchair accessible kayak launch, new native landscaping, a new parking area, and a two-story pavilion which overlooks the Little Basin and Florida Bay.

These projects were completed to increase waterfront recreational opportunities for the public and to meet the requirements within the management plan for this property, which is overseen by the state’s Division of State Lands.

The property and new amenities are now fully open for public use during the park's operating hours of 8am to 5pm.

The construction work was completed by Native Construction Contracting and ASAP Marine

Construction, both local companies that were awarded the project through a competitive

bidding process. Grant funding for this project was provided by the Florida Department of

Environmental Protection and the Tourist Development Council.

Pursuant to Village Code Chapter 30, Article VI, Division 6, all Vacation Rental Licenses shall be renewed annually. 

The Village of Islamorada requires that all renewal requirements, including the annual Life Safety Inspection, be completed by December 31^st. 

All renewal forms must be submitted electronically through the CityView Portal https://cvportal.us/cityviewportal.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Anita Muxo, Planning & Zoning Technician at (305)664-6498 or via email at:anita.muxo@islamorada.fl.us

Home Depot is hosting a holiday light recycling collection bin from America Recycles Day on November 15 to January 15th. Drop off your old holiday lights at the Marathon and Key West Home Depot locations.

Recreation & Events

Saturday, November 15th • 8:30 AM

Join us for a free guided hike through one of Islamorada’s hidden treasures! Discover the beauty and history of the hardwood hammock as we explore native trees, cultural connections, and traditional plant uses. 🌴✨

Led by Jodie from Florida Bay Forever, this walk blends nature, science, and storytelling — offering a deeper look at the plants that shape our coastal ecosystems.

🪵 Bring: water, sun protection, and your curiosity!

👣 All ages welcome — great for families, locals, and visitors alike.

📍 Meet at Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve

💚 Discover, explore, and protect Florida Bay — one hike at a time!

Beats on the Bay is back! This Friday, rock with Almighty Queen performing the music of Queen.

Bring your own seating, grab a bite at a food truck, and settle back for an evening of music in beautiful Founders Park.

Admission is free - $10 for parking

Executive Session 2024-CA-479-P Yates

November 10 | 4 - 5 pm

Regular Village Council Meeting

November 10 | 5:30 pm

Land Use Village Council Meeting

November 12 | 5:30 pm

Monroe County Delegation Meeting

November 13 | 10 am via Zoom



Special Council Meeting on Wastewater

November 17 | 5:30 pm

Interim Committee Weeks:

Week of November 3

Week of November 17

Week of December 1

Week of December 8

◆ November 21

House final deadline to file Appropriation Project Request Forms

◆ November 21

Member Bill Submission Deadline

◆ January 7

Member Bill Final Draft Deadline 

◆ January 13

Day 1 ~ First Day of the 2026 Regular Session 

◆ January 16

House Attestation Forms Due for Appropriations Projects

◆ March 13

Day 60 ~ Last Day of the 2026 Regular Session

With over 15 years of experience in Administration and Customer Service, Alicia Mote brings a wealth of expertise and dedication to the Village team.

Before joining the Village, she spent seven years as a Retail Specialist with Apple in Miami, where she honed her skills in customer engagement and operations.

Alicia became part of the Parks and Recreation Department in December 2017, taking on the role of Founders Park Office Coordinator.

In this dynamic position, she truly does it all — providing administrative, operational, and supervisory support to keep Founders Park and the department running smoothly.

Whether she’s coordinating behind the scenes, solving problems on the fly, or welcoming residents and visitors with her trademark professionalism and smile, Alicia is always ready to make things happen.

A former college athlete with a bachelor’s degree in visual communications (Graphic Design), Alicia channels her energy and creativity both on and off the job.

She’s passionate about sports, fitness, and staying active — often accompanied by her four-legged sidekick, Biscuit, who just happens to be a bit of a local celebrity!

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