Key Biscayne’s history reaches back to Indigenous peoples of South Florida, including the Tequesta, followed by centuries of European exploration and maritime activity around Biscayne Bay. The Cape Florida Lighthouse, first completed in the 19th century, became one of the island’s defining historic landmarks. In the 20th century, land associated with the Matheson family became part of Crandon Park, and the opening of the Rickenbacker Causeway in 1947 created a direct road connection between Key Biscayne and mainland Miami. Residential development expanded in the decades that followed, including mid-century single-family homes, waterfront residences, and condominium buildings. In 1991, Key Biscayne incorporated as a village. Today, its history remains visible through landmarks such as the Cape Florida Lighthouse, established residential neighborhoods, extensive parkland, beaches, and its distinctive island setting.
Which celebrities have homes or have lived in Key Biscayne?
Key Biscayne has had residential connections with prominent figures from entertainment, business, sports, and public life, including Andy Garcia and Richard Nixon, whose Key Biscayne compound became known as the “Winter White House.”