Islamorada, Village Of Islands

Islamorada, Village of Islands is located in the beautiful Florida Keys. The boundaries are from approximately Mile Marker (MM) 90 to MM 72. Islamorada is a tourism-oriented community an hour south of Miami consisting of four islands spanning 18 linear miles with a land area of approximately 3,900 acres. Known as the Sport Fishing Capital of the World, Islamorada is a popular vacation destination enjoyed for its up-scale small-town atmosphere, scenic bay and ocean views, sunshine, boating, fishing, locally owned restaurants, quaint shops and galleries. Located within an Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC), growth is limited, a 24-hour evacuation rule is maintained and there is a strong focus on conservation of critical habitat. As part of the ACSC designation and focus on conservation of the natural environment, the Village completed its Village-wide central wastewater collection and transmission project in 2015. The primary challenges currently facing the Village are workforce and affordable housing, capital project planning for stormwater improvements and acquisition of conservation lands.