{"id":41502,"date":"2025-09-30T11:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T15:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/?page_id=41502"},"modified":"2026-01-17T07:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T12:17:37","slug":"august-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/hat\/newsletter\/august-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"41502\" class=\"elementor elementor-41502\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-dce-background-image-url=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/drif29rwo\/images\/v1750352320\/Diseno-sin-titulo-1-7\/Diseno-sin-titulo-1-7.jpg?_i=AA\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a702b e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36a702b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8df909e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8df909e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21c14d3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21c14d3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f755d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f755d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH NEWS AND UPDATES OF HVKBP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-339c5b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-ucaddon_dual_color_heading\" data-id=\"339c5b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ucaddon_dual_color_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- start Dual Color Heading -->\n\n<div class=\"ue-dual-color-heading\">\n  <div>\n    <span class=\"ue-title-one\">Newsletter: <\/span> <span class=\"ue-title-two\"> August 2025<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- end Dual Color Heading -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37de2e9 e-con-full elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"37de2e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6ed9d8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3c6ed9d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-deda428 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"deda428\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9861b30 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9861b30\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22fec14 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"22fec14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55758bc elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55758bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/b598dc91-5c58-4a53-bfcc-aad4dbc1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41574\" alt=\"Couple walking hand in hand on beach.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/b598dc91-5c58-4a53-bfcc-aad4dbc1.jpg 459w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/b598dc91-5c58-4a53-bfcc-aad4dbc1-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/b598dc91-5c58-4a53-bfcc-aad4dbc1-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bedd3a1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bedd3a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a4faa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a4faa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Learn the Story That Began in 1945\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b2ae9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b2ae9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This July, as we celebrate National Park and Recreation Month, we\u2019re reminded of the vital role parks like Historic Virginia Key Beach Park play in strengthening our communities, preserving our history, and connecting us to nature. Parks are more than just open spaces \u2014 they are places of belonging, healing, and shared memories.<\/p><p>This year\u2019s celebration is especially meaningful as HVKBP marks 80 incredible years of resilience, joy, and community. Since 1945, our sacred shoreline has stood as a symbol of inclusion, resistance, and cultural pride. As we reflect on our rich legacy, we also look ahead with excitement to the next chapter \u2014 one where we continue to honor our past while building a vibrant future together.<\/p><p>We invite you to join us August 1-3 for a special 80th birthday celebration \u2014 a weekend of history, culture, and community at the place that means so much to so many. Let\u2019s come together to honor the past and inspire the future.<\/p><p>Here\u2019s to 80 years \u2014 and many more to come!<\/p><p>With gratitude and purpose,<\/p><p>Athalie<\/p><p>Ms. Athalie Edwards, MPA FEMA-APS<\/p><p>Executive Director \/ CEO<\/p><p>Virginia Key Beach Park Trust<\/p><p>Now, characterized by a unique and precious natural environment, the City of Miami\u2019s largest recreational jewel serves as the ultimate recreational location for those who want to bask in the splendor of the sun and ocean.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d280d6 elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6d280d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Historic Spaces: Honoring community, Celebrating legacy\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be09771 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be09771\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/691eb88e-6c2f-4910-be85-3bdc6628.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41580\" alt=\"National Black Business Month celebration banner.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/691eb88e-6c2f-4910-be85-3bdc6628.jpg 851w, 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wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72d3600\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c131179 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c131179\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_61.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7613\" alt=\"Woman in pink blouse and black blazer.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_61.png 684w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_61-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_61-9x12.png 9w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_61-600x776.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a10995 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a10995\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a8caa0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a8caa0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Executive Director's Corner: A Legacy in the sand...\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e86a123 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e86a123\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we reflect on this past month, I want to extend heartfelt gratitude to\u00a0Chairwoman Commissioner Christine King, Commissioner Pardo, Commissioner Rosado and to everyone who joined us in celebrating the 80th birthday of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.\u00a0Whether you attended, volunteered, performed, shared your story, or helped spread the word\u2014thank you. Your presence and support made this milestone truly unforgettable.<\/p><p>This year\u2019s celebration held even greater meaning as\u00a0August 1st marked both the park\u2019s birthday and Emancipation Day\u2014a day commemorating the abolition of slavery in parts of the Caribbean and a moment that continues to symbolize freedom, resilience, and hope for people of African descent around the world.\u00a0Emancipation Day reminds us not only of the struggles endured but also of the unyielding spirit that has carried generations forward. To honor this history on the same day we celebrated the founding of Virginia Key Beach Park\u2014Miami\u2019s only historically designated beach for Black families during segregation\u2014was a powerful and poignant connection to the ongoing fight for equality and justice. Watching generations gather to honor the past while embracing the future was deeply moving.<\/p><p>As we continue to honor that legacy, we\u2019re excited to invite you to our next signature event\u2014Business Link Up at the Beach\u2014happening Friday, August 29th from 2\u20135 PM at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. This special gathering will celebrate Black Business Month by spotlighting and supporting entrepreneurs, visionaries, and innovators who shape our communities and drive economic empowerment.<\/p><p>Historic Virginia Key Beach Park has long been a place for empowerment and enterprise, and together, we can ensure it remains a vibrant space for history, healing, and hope.<\/p><p>With gratitude and purpose,<\/p><p>Athalie<\/p><p>Ms. Athalie Edwards, MPA FEMA-APS<\/p><p>Executive Director \/ CEO<\/p><p>Virginia Key Beach Park Trust<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba1506f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"ba1506f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"191\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-083413a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"083413a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68930b9f7923d.image_-1024x538.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41588\" alt=\"80th birthday cake with candles and decorations.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68930b9f7923d.image_-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68930b9f7923d.image_-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68930b9f7923d.image_-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68930b9f7923d.image_-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68930b9f7923d.image_-600x315.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/68930b9f7923d.image_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7787a6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7787a6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Historic Virginia Key Beach Park's 80th birthday party brings intergenerational joy<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0361ef6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0361ef6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e56dcd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e56dcd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>At Historic Virginia Key Beach Park&#8217;s 80th birthday party on Aug. 1, seniors who went to the beach as children celebrated alongside kids visiting for the first time.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63fbdeb elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"63fbdeb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamitimesonline.com\/lifestyles\/historic-virginia-key-beach-parks-80th-birthday-party-brings-intergenerational-joy\/article_f976c979-a330-43d1-b2ec-0f152a53ccce.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19cff92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"19cff92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9VjSEvNAI0w?si=zUuoshbEfjOE2n5z\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"522\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGx_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41598\" alt=\"Elderly women celebrating at a festive gathering.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGx_.jpg 522w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGx_-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGx_-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 522px) 100vw, 522px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fdc0ef5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fdc0ef5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26230dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26230dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Virginia Key Beach Park Turns 80!\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b32a43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9b32a43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Virginia Key Beach Park Trust celebrated 80 years as Miami&#8217;s beloved Black beach and cultural landmark! A dynamic 3-day celebration honored its rich history and vibrant future. \ud83c\udf0a\u2728 @virginiakeybeachpark #HVKBP80 #MiamiHistory #CulturalHeritage #BlackHistoryMiami<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f337a0 elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5f337a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9VjSEvNAI0w\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> WATCH RECAP VIDEO<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1055863 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1055863\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_FIVK000106_recto.jpg_7_1_P2N-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41607\" alt=\"Crowded beach with tall palm trees.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_FIVK000106_recto.jpg_7_1_P2N-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_FIVK000106_recto.jpg_7_1_P2N-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_FIVK000106_recto.jpg_7_1_P2N-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_FIVK000106_recto.jpg_7_1_P2N-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_FIVK000106_recto.jpg_7_1_P2N-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_FIVK000106_recto.jpg_7_1_P2N.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed15763 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed15763\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">I still remember the fun at Virginia Key Beach. We must bring that back | Opinion by B. Hines<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-961cae1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"961cae1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f90e5f5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f90e5f5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8864e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8864e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On summer days, we&#8217;d take a ferry over to Virginia Key Beach, 25 cents for kids and 50 cents for adults. It was our beach, writes Bea Hines<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-887df2a elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"887df2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiherald.com\/news\/local\/community\/miami-dade\/community-voices\/article311610179.html\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5744140 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5744140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Black Family Reunion Isn\u2019t Dead:\n\ufeffEBONY Editors On How They Keep Theirs Alive<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f868eae e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f868eae\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a181d54 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a181d54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f26d6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f26d6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGZ_.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41626\" alt=\"Groups of people at various gatherings.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGZ_.jpg 307w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGZ_-174x300.jpg 174w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Captura.JPGZ_-7x12.jpg 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17df1e7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17df1e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f55596 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f55596\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The family reunion has been an important part of Black American culture, an opportunity to connect with loved ones dispersed across the nation, indulge in our shared heritage, culture and traditions and savor delicious food. But now, the internet has unleashed a claim that Black family reunions have decreased by 47% since 1997, due to a myriad of reasons.<\/p><p>Before you take to TikTok to express your displeasure at this drop, there&#8217;s no credible source to date to support this seemingly random number, a point noted by podcaster David Ford of DavidFordProductions. (EBONY also did its due diligence and could not find verified data of this claim.)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd8467 elementor-align-left elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9dd8467\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebony.com\/black-family-reunions-decline-or-evolving-ideas\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Kontinye li<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d00b047 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d00b047\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a259ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a259ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Be Cool with a fan from Historic Virginia Key Beach Park\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc90ddd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc90ddd\" data-element_type=\"container\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/72c4528c-690b-416a-83da-5f270045-1024x764.png 1024w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/72c4528c-690b-416a-83da-5f270045-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/72c4528c-690b-416a-83da-5f270045-768x573.png 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/72c4528c-690b-416a-83da-5f270045-16x12.png 16w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/72c4528c-690b-416a-83da-5f270045-600x448.png 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/72c4528c-690b-416a-83da-5f270045.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-108fb05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"108fb05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5a4d06f6-15a4-48c1-b2f6-e2083b98-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41649\" alt=\"Man holding award in office setting.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5a4d06f6-15a4-48c1-b2f6-e2083b98-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5a4d06f6-15a4-48c1-b2f6-e2083b98-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5a4d06f6-15a4-48c1-b2f6-e2083b98-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5a4d06f6-15a4-48c1-b2f6-e2083b98-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5a4d06f6-15a4-48c1-b2f6-e2083b98-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5a4d06f6-15a4-48c1-b2f6-e2083b98.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff18a6 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ff18a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-487be73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"487be73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Calling all local\u00a0churches\u00a0and faith-based communities, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is excited to support our local faith communities by offering complimentary\u00a0church\u00a0fans\u00a0for your congregations. These\u00a0fans\u00a0are a meaningful and practical way to stay cool during services while connecting with our shared history and community spirit.<\/p><p>If your\u00a0church\u00a0is interested in receiving a supply of\u00a0fans, please sign up today! Simply click the link below or contact us directly to reserve yours.<\/p><p>Supplies are limited, so don\u2019t wait! Let\u2019s work together to keep our congregations comfortable and connected.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e12733 elementor-align-right elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9e12733\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe9Yg8tibFS717ZUb6o_-dsUknFqjlf4SL4Uw-a6F65KrqUGg\/viewform\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> SIGN UP HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75fc018 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75fc018\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a4ec9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a4ec9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sunset Salute: Roy Ayers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7280aca elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7280aca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003154.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41656\" alt=\"Three portraits of the same older man.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003154.png 472w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003154-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003154-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a94a85 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a94a85\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13a22f7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"13a22f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ede477 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ede477\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e210375 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e210375\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003433.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41657\" alt=\"Three musicians performing in different settings.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003433.png 230w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003433-155x300.png 155w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-003433-6x12.png 6w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a637d23 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a637d23\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a906cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a906cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist behind the iconic hit \u201cEverybody Loves the Sunshine,\u201d has passed away at the age of 84.<\/p><p>Mary J. Blige\u2019s \u201cMy Life\u201d (1994) heavily interpolates the song, while Common\u2019s \u201cThe Light\u201d (2000), produced by J Dilla, prominently samples the track. Mos Def also paid homage in \u201cSunshine\u201d (2004), incorporating Ayers\u2019 track, while Brand Nubian\u2019s \u201cWake Up (Reprise in the Sunshine)\u201d (1990) flips the song into a socially conscious anthem. More recently, in 2015, he appeared on Tyler, The Creator\u2019s track \u201cFind Your Wings\u201d and performed at the rapper\u2019s Camp Flog Gnaw festival two years later.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>In 2017, Ayers recalled to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/music\/2017\/jun\/19\/how-we-made-roy-ayers-everybody-loves-the-sunshine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Guardian<\/a>\u00a0that \u201cEverybody Loves The Sunshine\u201d came to him spontaneously on a hot day while recording at Electric Lady Studios in New York, a space once owned by Jimi Hendrix.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ff1d05 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"6ff1d05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/bossip.com\/2797706\/roy-ayers-dies-at-84\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Kontinye li<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c9e981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c9e981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upcoming Event: Business Link Up On The Beach -\n\ufeffHosted by Chairwoman Christine King<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c88a7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"73c88a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a58c59 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8a58c59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fba14e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fba14e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316-731x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41658\" alt=\"Business event flyer with Chairwoman Christine King.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316-768x1076.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316-1096x1536.jpg 1096w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316-600x841.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/133711a8-224a-4b3e-855c-48d7d316.jpg 1142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f682af0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f682af0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-587abaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"587abaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Event Details:<\/strong>\u00a0Don&#8217;t miss an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and celebration during Black Business Month! The Business Link Up at the Beach hosted by VKBPT Chairwoman,\u00a0<strong>Commissioner Christine King,<\/strong> will bring together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and innovators for networking, resource sharing, and inspiration\u2014all in the beautiful setting of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s build together\u2014on the beach!<\/p><p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p><p>Friday, August 29, 2025 2 pm &#8211; 5 pm<\/p><p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p><p>Historic Virginia Key Beach Park4020 Virginia Beach DriveMiami, FL 33149<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-012ea75 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"012ea75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/business-link-up-on-the-beach-tickets-1586432264609?aff=oddtdtcreator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">RSVP HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b3a2da9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b3a2da9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e398aec e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e398aec\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eb7e99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9eb7e99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004707.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41662\" alt=\"Coastal Cleanup event poster with marine illustrations.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004707.png 226w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004707-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004707-5x12.png 5w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6140fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6140fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004741.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41663\" alt=\"Volunteers cleaning beach and picking up trash.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004741.png 226w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004741-144x300.png 144w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-004741-6x12.png 6w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 226px) 100vw, 226px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-395eac8 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"395eac8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b382c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52b382c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upcoming Event: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park International Coastal Cleanup - ICC2025<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be84583 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be84583\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Event Details:<\/strong>\u00a0Join us for the 40th anniversary of the\u00a0<strong>International Coastal Cleanup<\/strong>, the world\u2019s largest, one-day volunteer effort for our oceans and waterways, and show your commitment to reducing marine debris, along with millions of volunteers from across the globe!<\/p><p>Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, a historical and ecological gem located only minutes from downtown Miami, welcomes all volunteers to help preserve and maintain the park.<\/p><p>Registration below is required to participate in the cleanup. You can also make a per-pound-pledge to support HVKBP!<\/p><p>For the cleanup, garbage bags, gloves, and data collection cards will be provided.\u00a0*Community Service hours are also provided*\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Please bring water in a reusable container. Let\u2019s reduce waste and refuse single-use disposable plastic water bottles.<\/li><li>Download the Ocean Conservancy\u2019s CleanSwell app to participate in the Citizen Science activity to log, tally and measure the impact of your cleanup.<\/li><li>Dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. This is a beach\/park site, and you should wear closed toed shoes, long sleeve shirt, and long pants.<\/li><li>Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen are recommended.<\/li><li>If you have your own reusable working or gardening type gloves, bring them. We will be providing gloves but cannot guarantee they will be in your size.<\/li><li>Some volunteers like to use a bucket during a cleanup. Ask your local Chinese, Burger or Bakery\/Donut shop if they get food service items in 5-gallon buckets that they would like to donate for use during your cleanup!<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>When: <\/strong>Saturday, September 20, 2025<\/p><p>10 am &#8211; 12 pm<\/p><p><strong>Where: <\/strong>Historic Virginia Key Beach Park 4020 Virginia Beach Drive Miami, FL 33149<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b5539f elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7b5539f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/events.trashathon.org\/26a257\/m\/hvkbp\/Member\/Details\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> DONATE HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-156abba elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"156abba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/volunteercleanup.org\/event\/historic-virginia-key-beach-park-icc2025\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> REGISTER HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dc532c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8dc532c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef7d9d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fef7d9d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ef707 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"49ef707\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"247\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005225.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41664\" alt=\"Group activities and games on a beach.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005225.png 247w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005225-133x300.png 133w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005225-5x12.png 5w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 247px) 100vw, 247px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca21d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1ca21d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"245\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005259.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41665\" alt=\"People participating in outdoor fitness challenge.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005259.png 245w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005259-163x300.png 163w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005259-7x12.png 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe67295 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe67295\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b9f6c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84b9f6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upcoming Event: Stronger Together Family Fitness Challenge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40c4b47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40c4b47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Event Details:\u00a0<\/strong>Start the day with wellness, movement, and community vibes. All ages welcome.<\/p><ul><li>8:00 AM \u2013 Check-in &amp; Stretch<\/li><li>8:30 AM \u2013 Calisthenics Workout 9:00 AM \u2013 Group Jog\/Walk + Bicycle Trail Ride<\/li><li>10:30 AM \u2013 Wellness Cool Down &amp; Activity Zones<\/li><li>11:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM \u2013 Open Play, Networking &amp; Refreshments<\/li><li>12:00 PM \u2013 Kickoff + DJ set begins 12:30 PM \u2013 $USH Token Overview &amp; Ecosystem Talk<\/li><li>12:00 PM \u2013 5:00 PM $USH Token Launch Party An afternoon of celebration and real community energy.<\/li><li>2:00 PM \u2013 Giveaways + Exclusive Merch Drops Airdrop Raffle<\/li><\/ul><p>Enjoy activities like calisthenics and stretching with options for adults and kids alike.<\/p><p>Participants will receive access to The Arena SocialFi platform to earn rewards (an X account is required), and an exclusive digital collectible as a keepsake.<\/p><p>Complimentary snacks and beverages will also be provided to keep everyone energized throughout the day.<\/p><p>Don\u2019t miss this chance to stay active, bond with the community, and have fun in a beautiful outdoor setting!<\/p><p>Vehicle Entry Fee $10.00 (Cash Only)<\/p><p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p><p>Saturday, September 27, 2025<\/p><p>8 am &#8211; 12 pm<\/p><p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p><p>Virginia Key Beach Park Istorik<\/p><p>4020 Virginia Beach Drive<\/p><p>Miami, FL 33149<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d8f36b elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"9d8f36b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/stronger-together-family-fitness-challenge-registration-1550041197949?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> RSVP HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96c0233 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"96c0233\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601a1a9 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"601a1a9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be38fc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"be38fc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0-576x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41666\" alt=\"Morning yoga and beach clean-up event poster.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0-600x1067.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/223c9cad-47d4-4b7b-b8e4-53007dc0.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8683c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b8683c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f8c060 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f8c060\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upcoming Event: Miami Waterkeeper Morning Yoga &amp; Beach Clean-Up<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a100520 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a100520\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Event Details:\u00a0Self-care meets ocean care! Ready to flow into environmental action? Our Yoga Marine Debris Clean-up combines the best of wellness and conservation in one beautiful morning by the sea!<\/p><p>Learn, stretch, and make waves of positive change with us Sept 27th!<\/p><p>Free + Service Hours<\/p><p>P.S. don\u2019t forget a yoga mat or towel!\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p><p>Saturday, September 27, 2025<\/p><p>9:30 am &#8211; 12:00 pm (arrive early!)<\/p><p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p><p>Virginia Key Beach Park Istorik<\/p><p>4020 Virginia Beach Drive<\/p><p>Miami, FL 33149<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f838ace elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f838ace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiwaterkeeper.org\/yoga-beach-clean-up-2025-09-27?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafJ8R5_B9Qnl8-X5gWjyNp9fSU22s2BXHrMP5JA-mO6vw4WqXwqfgsvLh-QwA_aem_6U7aduyzycglv4atPblsLQ\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> RSVP HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ab535 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"28ab535\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82ddb1a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82ddb1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57682df elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"57682df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005837.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41667\" alt=\"Historic Virginia Key Beach Park poster.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005837.png 180w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005837-125x300.png 125w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Captura-de-pantalla-2025-10-01-005837-5x12.png 5w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f8ab95 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7f8ab95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a36b20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a36b20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upcoming Event: Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Board Meeting<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eadeb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9eadeb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Event Details:<\/strong>\u00a0The Virginia Key Beach Park Trust meets regularly to discuss the park\u2019s future, ongoing projects, and community initiatives. We invite you to tune in, stay informed, and be part of the conversation that helps preserve and enhance this treasured landmark.<\/p><p>Your input and engagement help guide decisions that impact the park for generations to come. Together, we can protect the history, beauty, and community spirit of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.<\/p><p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p><p>Thursday, October 9, 2025<\/p><p>12 pm<\/p><p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p><p>Miami City Hall<\/p><p>3500 Pan American Drive<\/p><p>Miami, FL 33133<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3800305 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3800305\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e08a967 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e08a967\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" 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src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c0546e05-a4bc-4fe1-83aa-4dd4f0a0-1024x697.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41669\" alt=\"Man holding award in front of large crowd.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c0546e05-a4bc-4fe1-83aa-4dd4f0a0-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c0546e05-a4bc-4fe1-83aa-4dd4f0a0-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c0546e05-a4bc-4fe1-83aa-4dd4f0a0-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c0546e05-a4bc-4fe1-83aa-4dd4f0a0-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c0546e05-a4bc-4fe1-83aa-4dd4f0a0-600x408.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/c0546e05-a4bc-4fe1-83aa-4dd4f0a0.jpg 1178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6113f90 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6113f90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b9d133b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b9d133b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Upcoming Event: Stink + Dutty Miami Carnival\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4e09af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a4e09af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Event Details:<\/strong>\u00a0The treasure has been uncovered\u2026 Claim yer piece of the plunder before it\u2019s all gone!<\/p><p>Secure ye booty and batten down the hatches lads as we get ready to storm MIAMI CARNIVAL!<\/p><p>PIRATES ready yuh rags, ready yuh flags\u2026 It\u2019s time to wine like a true buccaneer!!!<\/p><p><strong>When:<\/strong><\/p><p>Monday, October 13, 2025<\/p><p>8 am &#8211; 2 pm<\/p><p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p><p>Virginia Key Beach Park Istorik<\/p><p>4020 Virginia Beach Drive<\/p><p>Miami, FL 33149<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8001a93 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"8001a93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"23ad0c8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0423ff1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0423ff1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50e889db-e9ba-48d4-8318-b823875b.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41670\" alt=\"Group of people posing at outdoor event.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50e889db-e9ba-48d4-8318-b823875b.jpg 993w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50e889db-e9ba-48d4-8318-b823875b-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50e889db-e9ba-48d4-8318-b823875b-768x623.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50e889db-e9ba-48d4-8318-b823875b-15x12.jpg 15w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/50e889db-e9ba-48d4-8318-b823875b-600x487.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cc6e02 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9cc6e02\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b843ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b843ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We are always here to help...\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c06379 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c06379\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Teamwork makes the dream work at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park!<\/p><p>Every day the staff works hard to keep the beach maintained and to keep you safe while having fun!<\/p><p>Anytime you see us out and about in our Staff Shirts, give us a shout if you need assistance!<\/p><p>For more information on park rentals, click link below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b51d2dc elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b51d2dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/211745239601048\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\"> PAVILION RENTALS HERE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aa27dc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5aa27dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69f9585 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"69f9585\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-faca659 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"faca659\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd18e9e0-b853-4db8-af8e-4fcf77c4-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41671\" alt=\"Woman painting outdoors at a tropical event.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd18e9e0-b853-4db8-af8e-4fcf77c4-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd18e9e0-b853-4db8-af8e-4fcf77c4-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd18e9e0-b853-4db8-af8e-4fcf77c4-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd18e9e0-b853-4db8-af8e-4fcf77c4-9x12.jpg 9w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd18e9e0-b853-4db8-af8e-4fcf77c4-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/fd18e9e0-b853-4db8-af8e-4fcf77c4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b77759 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5b77759\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c424c4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c424c4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strike, Pose, Share!\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2042137 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2042137\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Tag us in your favorite photos outdoors.<\/p><p>See past pics of photo ops we have been tagged in. Keep them coming in! You never know what might end up in the next newsletter.<\/p><p>Have a unique memory or iconic moment captured at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park?<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Tag Us for a feature in the monthly newsletter.<\/p><p>Whether it&#8217;s a photoshoot, proposal or just a beautiful day at the beach, we would love to share your view of paradise renewed.<\/p><p><strong>Be sure to tag us @VirginiaKeyBeachPark on Instagram or use #HistoricVirginiaKeyBeachPark #VirginiaKeyBeachPark #HVKBP #ISupportViginiaKeyBeachPark to Share.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c41b1bf e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c41b1bf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc15aee e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fc15aee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ead49dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ead49dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Show The World How Much You Love HVKBP!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a521fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1a521fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_73.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7675\" alt=\"Two T-shirts featuring Virginia Key Beach Park.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_73.png 935w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_73-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_73-768x453.png 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_73-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot_73-600x354.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d4f04e4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d4f04e4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3cb304f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3cb304f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>Check out some of our iconic merchandise to present as a great gift.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>For more details on how you can purchase the iconic Historic Lifeguard t-shirt and other great items,<\/div><div><span>call 305-960-4600 or click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/hat\/product\/ship-your-idea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbde3c4 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fbde3c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8b8d6dc e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8b8d6dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba3ad19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba3ad19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Take a virtual field trip to #HVKBP<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8e0cb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a8e0cb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"710\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf15.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7833\" alt=\"Virtual tour of Virginia Key Beach Park.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf15.png 710w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf15-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf15-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf15-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf15-600x603.png 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf15-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 710px) 100vw, 710px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43c87ea e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"43c87ea\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2acd971 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2acd971\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As you stroll through the sands of the beach or from the comfort of your home, you can listen to the lively and colorful stories of this unique Once \u201cColored Only\u201d Beach.<\/p><p>Historic Virginia Key Beach Park (HVKBP) has an a multi-media interactive Virtual App.,<\/p><p><strong>VK VIRTUAL that keeps you connected.<\/strong><\/p><p>Log on to the FREE Virtual App today!!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4877a10 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4877a10\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82883bb e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82883bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a08d95a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a08d95a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/vkvirtual.stqry.app\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf16.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-7838\" alt=\"Virtual tour button with arrows design.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf16.png 856w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf16-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf16-768x237.png 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf16-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/pdf16-600x185.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e77a19 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e77a19\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9580dd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9580dd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"610\" height=\"686\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-8015\" alt=\"Sunset over calm beach with gentle waves.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18.png 610w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-267x300.png 267w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-11x12.png 11w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/18-600x675.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d824136 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d824136\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Virginia Key Beach Park Istorik<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb2c8f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bb2c8f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Historic Virginia Key Beach Park &#8211; A Threshold 360 Virtual Tour brought to you by Greater Miami CVB.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15e1389 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"15e1389\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/cloud.threshold360.com\/locations\/2850190-195297258\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">READ MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a7b887 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a7b887\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a240b3d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a240b3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-838018b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"838018b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a 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along a scenic coastline.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4061d61a-ce0d-4ada-b251-280f4880.jpg 945w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4061d61a-ce0d-4ada-b251-280f4880-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4061d61a-ce0d-4ada-b251-280f4880-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4061d61a-ce0d-4ada-b251-280f4880-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/4061d61a-ce0d-4ada-b251-280f4880-600x390.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7becd30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7becd30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is located on a barrier island minutes from Downtown Miami, just north of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.miamiandbeaches.com\/neighborhoods\/key-biscayne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Key Biscayne<\/a>. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to Sunset (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). Picnic Pavilions, Cabanas and Barbeque grills are available throughout the park for picnics, birthdays, weddings, photoshoots and so much more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5044853 elementor-align-center elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5044853\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/hat\/park-information\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">LEARN MORE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff7086 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dff7086\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6226d26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6226d26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/qaszv7nab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001PpF-wbDrrpG1vvt3UTmRoia3hOeOKCWxnqQRrENJDgT2Zfm4AlHv4ZU0ncLFUQogAE3DwAO_T0gilBdkNJiDhRfBR05L6VJwiNOAjfOof4_1hIcBNUHFMYMHL5iVxY7sNdveDcyYpVMQQL-M6r_ssAKom8uO419E5JNHIPq8U2tSg8emoMjJrQ==&#038;c=m-c8Ayvcs1Md9eF7DMSyKO55zBOgcSwkAq6G7sAHci0puYocCqHJOw==&#038;ch=dI_gSccA4B8XScFnbIL410Ih4qw4jiLtu_JjfyOQNY2uyTyrZqgrzg==\">View Our Events<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0aeab56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0aeab56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa92c9cd-1b6c-492d-a400-29ac3583-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-41674\" alt=\"Smiling turtle mascot at community event tent.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa92c9cd-1b6c-492d-a400-29ac3583-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa92c9cd-1b6c-492d-a400-29ac3583-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa92c9cd-1b6c-492d-a400-29ac3583-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa92c9cd-1b6c-492d-a400-29ac3583-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa92c9cd-1b6c-492d-a400-29ac3583-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/aa92c9cd-1b6c-492d-a400-29ac3583.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d6e2c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4d6e2c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Have an event you would like to host at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park? 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Parks are more than just open spaces \u2014 they are places of belonging, healing, and shared memories. This year\u2019s celebration is especially meaningful as HVKBP marks 80 incredible years of resilience, joy, and community. Since 1945, our sacred shoreline has stood as a symbol of inclusion, resistance, and cultural pride. As we reflect on our rich legacy, we also look ahead with excitement to the next chapter \u2014 one where we continue to honor our past while building a vibrant future together. We invite you to join us August 1-3 for a special 80th birthday celebration \u2014 a weekend of history, culture, and community at the place that means so much to so many. Let\u2019s come together to honor the past and inspire the future. Here\u2019s to 80 years \u2014 and many more to come! With gratitude and purpose, Athalie Ms. Athalie Edwards, MPA FEMA-APS Executive Director \/ CEO Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Now, characterized by a unique and precious natural environment, the City of Miami\u2019s largest recreational jewel serves as the ultimate recreational location for those who want to bask in the splendor of the sun and ocean. Read More Historic Spaces: Honoring community, Celebrating legacy Executive Director&#8217;s Corner: A Legacy in the sand&#8230; As we reflect on this past month, I want to extend heartfelt gratitude to\u00a0Chairwoman Commissioner Christine King, Commissioner Pardo, Commissioner Rosado and to everyone who joined us in celebrating the 80th birthday of Historic Virginia Key Beach Park.\u00a0Whether you attended, volunteered, performed, shared your story, or helped spread the word\u2014thank you. Your presence and support made this milestone truly unforgettable. This year\u2019s celebration held even greater meaning as\u00a0August 1st marked both the park\u2019s birthday and Emancipation Day\u2014a day commemorating the abolition of slavery in parts of the Caribbean and a moment that continues to symbolize freedom, resilience, and hope for people of African descent around the world.\u00a0Emancipation Day reminds us not only of the struggles endured but also of the unyielding spirit that has carried generations forward. To honor this history on the same day we celebrated the founding of Virginia Key Beach Park\u2014Miami\u2019s only historically designated beach for Black families during segregation\u2014was a powerful and poignant connection to the ongoing fight for equality and justice. Watching generations gather to honor the past while embracing the future was deeply moving. As we continue to honor that legacy, we\u2019re excited to invite you to our next signature event\u2014Business Link Up at the Beach\u2014happening Friday, August 29th from 2\u20135 PM at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. This special gathering will celebrate Black Business Month by spotlighting and supporting entrepreneurs, visionaries, and innovators who shape our communities and drive economic empowerment. Historic Virginia Key Beach Park has long been a place for empowerment and enterprise, and together, we can ensure it remains a vibrant space for history, healing, and hope. With gratitude and purpose, Athalie Ms. Athalie Edwards, MPA FEMA-APS Executive Director \/ CEO Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Historic Virginia Key Beach Park&#8217;s 80th birthday party brings intergenerational joy At Historic Virginia Key Beach Park&#8217;s 80th birthday party on Aug. 1, seniors who went to the beach as children celebrated alongside kids visiting for the first time. READ MORE Virginia Key Beach Park Turns 80! Virginia Key Beach Park Trust celebrated 80 years as Miami&#8217;s beloved Black beach and cultural landmark! A dynamic 3-day celebration honored its rich history and vibrant future. \ud83c\udf0a\u2728 @virginiakeybeachpark #HVKBP80 #MiamiHistory #CulturalHeritage #BlackHistoryMiami WATCH RECAP VIDEO I still remember the fun at Virginia Key Beach. We must bring that back | Opinion by B. Hines On summer days, we&#8217;d take a ferry over to Virginia Key Beach, 25 cents for kids and 50 cents for adults. It was our beach, writes Bea Hines READ MORE The Black Family Reunion Isn\u2019t Dead: \ufeffEBONY Editors On How They Keep Theirs Alive The family reunion has been an important part of Black American culture, an opportunity to connect with loved ones dispersed across the nation, indulge in our shared heritage, culture and traditions and savor delicious food. But now, the internet has unleashed a claim that Black family reunions have decreased by 47% since 1997, due to a myriad of reasons. Before you take to TikTok to express your displeasure at this drop, there&#8217;s no credible source to date to support this seemingly random number, a point noted by podcaster David Ford of DavidFordProductions. (EBONY also did its due diligence and could not find verified data of this claim.) Read More Be Cool with a fan from Historic Virginia Key Beach Park Calling all local\u00a0churches\u00a0and faith-based communities, Historic Virginia Key Beach Park is excited to support our local faith communities by offering complimentary\u00a0church\u00a0fans\u00a0for your congregations. These\u00a0fans\u00a0are a meaningful and practical way to stay cool during services while connecting with our shared history and community spirit. If your\u00a0church\u00a0is interested in receiving a supply of\u00a0fans, please sign up today! Simply click the link below or contact us directly to reserve yours. Supplies are limited, so don\u2019t wait! Let\u2019s work together to keep our congregations comfortable and connected. SIGN UP HERE Sunset Salute: Roy Ayers Roy Ayers, the legendary jazz vibraphonist behind the iconic hit \u201cEverybody Loves the Sunshine,\u201d has passed away at the age of 84. Mary J. Blige\u2019s \u201cMy Life\u201d (1994) heavily interpolates the song, while Common\u2019s \u201cThe Light\u201d (2000), produced by J Dilla, prominently samples the track. Mos Def also paid homage in \u201cSunshine\u201d (2004), incorporating Ayers\u2019 track, while Brand Nubian\u2019s \u201cWake Up (Reprise in the Sunshine)\u201d (1990) flips the song into a socially conscious anthem. 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