Key Biscayne’s history stretches back to the Tequesta people and later the Spanish colonial era. The Cape Florida Lighthouse guided mariners through Biscayne Bay as early as the 19th century. In the mid-20th century, the Matheson family donated land for Crandon Park, leading to the construction of the Rickenbacker Causeway in 1947 — forever linking the island to Miami. Residential development followed, with mid-century single-family homes and waterfront estates. In 1991, Key Biscayne officially incorporated as a village, protecting its identity as a low-rise, community-first island enclave.
Which celebrities have homes or have lived in Key Biscayne?
Key Biscayne has been home to high-profile figures including Andy Garcia, Cher, Richard Nixon (who had the “Winter White House” here), and several Latin American politicians and executives who value its privacy.