Florida Keys Resident Resource Guide

This new resident resource guide provides information on all the services providers from Key Largo to Key West.

In order to establish residential or commercial services you must contact each provider individually.

    A.    Electric Service

        1.    Florida Keys Electric Cooperative - www.fkec.com

                   1.    Upper Keys - Tavernier:    91605 Overseas Hwy, MM 91.5 (305) 852-2431

                   2.    Middle Keys - Marathon:   3421 Overseas Hwy, MM 48.8 (305) 743-5344       

        2.    Keys Energy Service (305) 295-1000 – Fax 305-295-1085 www.keysenergy.com

                   1.    Big Pine Key:    13 Ships Way (305) 515-0333    

                   2.    Key West:         1001 James Street (305) 295-1000

               Items you will need for the electric service:

                    1.    Visit the office BEFORE 3 PM for the same day service

                    2.    Driver’s license

                    3.    Social Security Number

                    4.    Deposit

                    5.    If rental unit bring a copy of the lease


    B.  Water Service

        Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) – www.fkaa.com

                   Office Locations:

                    1.    Upper Keys:  Tavernier:  91620 Overseas Hwy (305)851-5441, Fax 852-2300

                    2.   Middle Keys: Marathon:  3200 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-0261/5409, Fax 289-0170

                    3.    Lower Keys: Key West:  1100 Kennedy Drive (395) 296-2454, Fax 296-3346

            Items you will need for water service:

                    1.   On the day of closing, no sooner, and BEFORE 4 PM, have your attorney or title fax a copy of the deed to your                             property to FKAA to ensure water service that day.

                    2.   Driver’s license

                    3.   Social Security Number

                    4.   Deposit

                    5.   If rental unit – bring a copy of the lease 


    3.    Telephone, Cable & Internet

                    1. AT&T- www.att.com

                    2. Comcast- www.comcast.net

                    3. DirectTV- www.directv.com


  4.    Solid Waste Service Providers

          1.    Lower Keys and Key West

                  Waste Management Garbage Collection

                  US HWY 1, Rockland Key (305) 296-8297

           2.    City of Marathon, Duck Key and Conch Key

                  Marathon Garbage Service

                  4290 ½  Overseas Hwy (305) 743-5165     

          3.    Upper Keys – Long Key, North and Key Largo

                 Keys Sanitary Service

                 300 Central Ave (305) 451-2025

          4.    Upper Keys – Islamorada

                 Advance Disposal

                 86490 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

                 Phone:(305) 853-3433


ADDITIONAL HELPFUL SERVICES INFORMATION

        POST OFFICES

            Post Office locations:

            1.   Marathon: 5171 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-5238

            2.   Key Colony Beach: City Hall (305) 743-2249

            3.   Key West: 400 Whitehead St 1-800-ASK-USPS

            4.   Key Largo: 100100 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-2249

            5.   Long Key: 68340 US Hwy 1, Layton (305) 664-4112

            6.   Islamorada: 82803 Overseas Hwy (305) 664-4738

            7.   Tavernier:  91200 Overseas Hwy (305) 853-1230

            8.   Big Pine: 29959 Overseas Hwy (305) 872-2531

            9.   Summerland Key: 24700 Overseas Hwy (305) 745-3391

        LOCAL HOSPITALS

           Hospital Locations:

           1.   Key West: Lower Keys Medical Center, 5900 College Rd (305) 294-5531

           2.   Marathon: Fisherman’s Hospital, 3301 overseas Hwy (305) 743-5533

           3.   Tavernier: Mariners Hospital, MM 91.5 (305) 852-4418

        LIBRARIES

          Monroe County Main Library Branch Locations:

          1.    Key West:  700 Fleming Street  (305) 292-3595

          2.    Big Pine:    213 Key Deer Bvld  (305) 872-0992

          3.    Marathon:  3251 Overseas hwy  (305) 743-5156

          4.    Key Largo:  Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101.5 (305) 451-2396

          5.    Islamorada: MM 81.5 on Bay side (305) 664-4645

        VEHICLE REGISTRATION

          Monroe County Tax Collector’s office – http://www.monroetaxcollector.com/

          New residents must register their vehicles and obtain Florida license tags within 30 days of establishing residency or by the day they           begin work or by the time they register their children in school.     

            Office Locations:

         1.    Key West:   1200 Truman Ave  (305) 295-5000

                                 3439 S. Roosevelt Blvd.

         2.    Big Pine:    Big Pine Shopping Center  (305) 295-5000

         3.    Marathon:  3101 Overseas Hwy, M  48.5 (305) 295-5000

         4.    Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101.5  (305) 295-5000

         5.    Tavernier:  88700 Overseas Hwy  (305) 295-5000

        Items you will need:

         1. Proof of vehicle ownership

         2. Proof of Insurance

         3. Previous out-of-state title and registration

         4. A state form that includes the vehicle registration number and odometer reading

         5. Valid driver’s license and a second form of personal identification

         6. The vehicle you are registering

     BOAT REGISTRATION

        Monroe County Tax Collector’s office – http://www.monroetaxcollector.com/      

        Registration is required on all boats with motors regardless of size. A valid out-of-state registration of any pleasure craft is recognized         for up to 90 days in Florida. After that, Florida registration is required. Fees vary according to the length of the boat.    

       Office Locations:

       1. Key West:  1200 Truman Ave  (305) 295-5000 or 3439 S. Roosevelt Blvd.

       2. Big Pine:    Big Pine Shopping Center  (305) 295-5000

       3. Marathon:  3101 Overseas Hwy, MM  48.5 (305) 295-5000

       4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101.5  (305) 295-5000

       5. Tavernier:  88700 Overseas Hwy  (305) 295-5000

       Items you will need:

       1. Title and/or registration

       2. Valid driver’s license and a second from of personal identification.

   

    OBTAINING A FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE

      1. Monroe County Tax Collector’s Office – http://www.monroetaxcollector.com

      New residents are required to pass only a visual examination if they have a valid river’s license from another state – an appointment is         recommended.

      A new license costs $25.25 and is valid for 6 years; License renewal is $20.25; Replacement is $15.25.

      Drivers must be at least 16 y.o. to qualify for a driver’s license and 15 y.o. to get a restricted operators permit  

           Office Locations:

            1.    Key West:   3439 S. Roosevelt Bvld (305) 293-6338

            2.    Big Pine:     201 Key Deer Bvld (305) 872-3652

            3.    Marathon:   3380 Overseas Hwy (305) 289-2306

            4.    Key Largo:  Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101 (305) 853-3562

            Items to bring:

            1. Your valid out-of-state driver’s license

            2. 2nd form of personal identification

 

        OBTAINING A FLORIDA VOTER REGISTRATION CARD

        You may register at any bank or library in Monroe County or call the voter registration n your community.

        Office Locations:

        1. Key West: 3439 S. Roosevelt Bvld  (305) 293-6338

        2. Big Pine:   201 Key Deer Bvld  (305) 872-3652

        3. Marathon: 3380 Overseas Hwy, MM 48  (305) 289-2306

       4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101  (305) 853-3562

        SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES    

            1.    Monroe County School District - Monroe County Schools

                   Main Office, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West  (305) 293-1400

            2.   Florida Keys Community College – http://www.fkcc.cc/

                  Main Office, Key West  (305) 296-9081

 

        FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSE INFORMATION

        Licenses are available from Monroe County Tax collector’s offices or substances ranging from bait shops to department store such as         Kmart. For further information, call Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission  (305) 289-2330

        Office Locations:

        1.   Key West:   3439 S. Roosevelt Bvld (305) 293-6338

        2.   Big Pine:     201 Key Deer Bvld (305) 872-3652

        3.   Marathon:   3380 Overseas Hwy (305) 289-2306

        4.   Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101 (305) 853-3562

 

    CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICES

      Local City Offices:

        1.   Marathon City Hall – http://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/  1045-55 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-0033

        2.   Key West – http://www/keywestcity.com/  525 Angela St (305) 293-8100

        3.   Key Colony Beach – http://www.keycolonybeach.net/  600 W. Ocean Dr (305) 664-2345

        4.   Village of Islands Islamorada – http://www.islamorada.fl.us/  8700 Overseas Hwy  (305) 664-4667 

        5.   Layton – PO Box 778  (305) 664-4667 (open Fridays)

 

    COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES  

    1.    Monroe County Government Center – http://www.co.monroe.fl.us/

           Key West: 110 Simonton St  (305) 292-4441