Florida Keys Resident Resource Guide
This new resident resource guide provides information on all the services providers from Key Largo to Key West.
In order to establish residential or commercial services you must contact each provider individually.
A. Electric Service
1. Florida Keys Electric Cooperative - www.fkec.com
1. Upper Keys - Tavernier: 91605 Overseas Hwy, MM 91.5 (305) 852-2431
2. Middle Keys - Marathon: 3421 Overseas Hwy, MM 48.8 (305) 743-5344
2. Keys Energy Service (305) 295-1000 – Fax 305-295-1085 www.keysenergy.com
1. Big Pine Key: 13 Ships Way (305) 515-0333
2. Key West: 1001 James Street (305) 295-1000
Items you will need for the electric service:
1. Visit the office BEFORE 3 PM for the same day service
2. Driver’s license
3. Social Security Number
4. Deposit
5. If rental unit bring a copy of the lease
B. Water Service
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) – www.fkaa.com
Office Locations:
1. Upper Keys: Tavernier: 91620 Overseas Hwy (305)851-5441, Fax 852-2300
2. Middle Keys: Marathon: 3200 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-0261/5409, Fax 289-0170
3. Lower Keys: Key West: 1100 Kennedy Drive (395) 296-2454, Fax 296-3346
Items you will need for water service:
1. On the day of closing, no sooner, and BEFORE 4 PM, have your attorney or title fax a copy of the deed to your property to FKAA to ensure water service that day.
2. Driver’s license
3. Social Security Number
4. Deposit
5. If rental unit – bring a copy of the lease
3. Telephone, Cable & Internet
1. AT&T- www.att.com
2. Comcast- www.comcast.net
3. DirectTV- www.directv.com
4. Solid Waste Service Providers
1. Lower Keys and Key West
Waste Management Garbage Collection
US HWY 1, Rockland Key (305) 296-8297
2. City of Marathon, Duck Key and Conch Key
Marathon Garbage Service
4290 ½ Overseas Hwy (305) 743-5165
3. Upper Keys – Long Key, North and Key Largo
Keys Sanitary Service
300 Central Ave (305) 451-2025
4. Upper Keys – Islamorada
Advance Disposal
86490 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
Phone:(305) 853-3433
ADDITIONAL HELPFUL SERVICES INFORMATION
POST OFFICES
Post Office locations:
1. Marathon: 5171 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-5238
2. Key Colony Beach: City Hall (305) 743-2249
3. Key West: 400 Whitehead St 1-800-ASK-USPS
4. Key Largo: 100100 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-2249
5. Long Key: 68340 US Hwy 1, Layton (305) 664-4112
6. Islamorada: 82803 Overseas Hwy (305) 664-4738
7. Tavernier: 91200 Overseas Hwy (305) 853-1230
8. Big Pine: 29959 Overseas Hwy (305) 872-2531
9. Summerland Key: 24700 Overseas Hwy (305) 745-3391
LOCAL HOSPITALS
Hospital Locations:
1. Key West: Lower Keys Medical Center, 5900 College Rd (305) 294-5531
2. Marathon: Fisherman’s Hospital, 3301 overseas Hwy (305) 743-5533
3. Tavernier: Mariners Hospital, MM 91.5 (305) 852-4418
LIBRARIES
Monroe County Main Library Branch Locations:
1. Key West: 700 Fleming Street (305) 292-3595
2. Big Pine: 213 Key Deer Bvld (305) 872-0992
3. Marathon: 3251 Overseas hwy (305) 743-5156
4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101.5 (305) 451-2396
5. Islamorada: MM 81.5 on Bay side (305) 664-4645
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Monroe County Tax Collector’s office – http://www.monroetaxcollector.com/
New residents must register their vehicles and obtain Florida license tags within 30 days of establishing residency or by the day they begin work or by the time they register their children in school.
Office Locations:
1. Key West: 1200 Truman Ave (305) 295-5000
3439 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
2. Big Pine: Big Pine Shopping Center (305) 295-5000
3. Marathon: 3101 Overseas Hwy, M 48.5 (305) 295-5000
4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101.5 (305) 295-5000
5. Tavernier: 88700 Overseas Hwy (305) 295-5000
Items you will need:
1. Proof of vehicle ownership
2. Proof of Insurance
3. Previous out-of-state title and registration
4. A state form that includes the vehicle registration number and odometer reading
5. Valid driver’s license and a second form of personal identification
6. The vehicle you are registering
BOAT REGISTRATION
Monroe County Tax Collector’s office – http://www.monroetaxcollector.com/
Registration is required on all boats with motors regardless of size. A valid out-of-state registration of any pleasure craft is recognized for up to 90 days in Florida. After that, Florida registration is required. Fees vary according to the length of the boat.
Office Locations:
1. Key West: 1200 Truman Ave (305) 295-5000 or 3439 S. Roosevelt Blvd.
2. Big Pine: Big Pine Shopping Center (305) 295-5000
3. Marathon: 3101 Overseas Hwy, MM 48.5 (305) 295-5000
4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101.5 (305) 295-5000
5. Tavernier: 88700 Overseas Hwy (305) 295-5000
Items you will need:
1. Title and/or registration
2. Valid driver’s license and a second from of personal identification.
OBTAINING A FLORIDA DRIVER’S LICENSE
1. Monroe County Tax Collector’s Office – http://www.monroetaxcollector.com
New residents are required to pass only a visual examination if they have a valid river’s license from another state – an appointment is recommended.
A new license costs $25.25 and is valid for 6 years; License renewal is $20.25; Replacement is $15.25.
Drivers must be at least 16 y.o. to qualify for a driver’s license and 15 y.o. to get a restricted operators permit
Office Locations:
1. Key West: 3439 S. Roosevelt Bvld (305) 293-6338
2. Big Pine: 201 Key Deer Bvld (305) 872-3652
3. Marathon: 3380 Overseas Hwy (305) 289-2306
4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101 (305) 853-3562
Items to bring:
1. Your valid out-of-state driver’s license
2. 2nd form of personal identification
OBTAINING A FLORIDA VOTER REGISTRATION CARD
You may register at any bank or library in Monroe County or call the voter registration n your community.
Office Locations:
1. Key West: 3439 S. Roosevelt Bvld (305) 293-6338
2. Big Pine: 201 Key Deer Bvld (305) 872-3652
3. Marathon: 3380 Overseas Hwy, MM 48 (305) 289-2306
4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101 (305) 853-3562
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
1. Monroe County School District - Monroe County Schools
Main Office, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West (305) 293-1400
2. Florida Keys Community College – http://www.fkcc.cc/
Main Office, Key West (305) 296-9081
FISHING AND HUNTING LICENSE INFORMATION
Licenses are available from Monroe County Tax collector’s offices or substances ranging from bait shops to department store such as Kmart. For further information, call Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (305) 289-2330
Office Locations:
1. Key West: 3439 S. Roosevelt Bvld (305) 293-6338
2. Big Pine: 201 Key Deer Bvld (305) 872-3652
3. Marathon: 3380 Overseas Hwy (305) 289-2306
4. Key Largo: Trade Winds Plaza, MM 101 (305) 853-3562
CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Local City Offices:
1. Marathon City Hall – http://www.ci.marathon.fl.us/ 1045-55 Overseas Hwy (305) 743-0033
2. Key West – http://www/keywestcity.com/ 525 Angela St (305) 293-8100
3. Key Colony Beach – http://www.keycolonybeach.net/ 600 W. Ocean Dr (305) 664-2345
4. Village of Islands Islamorada – http://www.islamorada.fl.us/ 8700 Overseas Hwy (305) 664-4667
5. Layton – PO Box 778 (305) 664-4667 (open Fridays)
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES
1. Monroe County Government Center – http://www.co.monroe.fl.us/
Key West: 110 Simonton St (305) 292-4441
