Virginia Key Outdoor Center

On Tuesday, September 13th at 9AM the City of Miami Commission will be meeting for the first time since they passed the pilot program for the homeless encampment on Virginia Key. It so happens that the Commissioners will also be discussing the fate of the Virginia Key Outdoor Center, who like many of you know was closed down for numerous 'code violations' weeks ago.

We must show the City of Miami Commissioners how much the residents love and value Virginia Key and the VKOC. We are calling for residents to attend the rally in front of Miami's City Hall (3500 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133). Bring your signs and bring your friends who also care about Virginia Key!

The City of Miami Commission meeting also starts at 9AM and there will be an opportunity inside to participate in public comment in the morning. This could possibly be our last chance to show the Commissioners how much of a value Virginia Key and the VKOC is to the community. Please show up. If you are unable to come in person, here are a few things you can do:

1.) Contact your elected officials. Express to them that Virginia Key is an environmentally sensitive area and the Virginia Key Outdoor Center has become a staple in the local community when it comes to promoting and providing access to the outdoors! Tag them online too!

➡️Mayor Francis Suarez ()
[email protected]
(305) 250-5300

➡️District #1 Alex Diaz de la Portilla ()
[email protected]
(305) 250-5430

➡️District #2 Ken Russell ()
[email protected]
305-250-5333

➡️District #3 Joe Carollo ()
[email protected]
305-960-4650

➡️District #4 Manolo Reyes ()
[email protected]
3052505420

➡️District #5 Christine King ()
[email protected]
305-250-5390

2.) Sign and share the ongoing petition, www.change.org/savevirginiakey

3.) Reach out to the Miami Coalition to Advance Racial Equity () They are currently organizing the rally outside of City Hall and are in need of supplies to create signs and water for volunteers.