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Known for its beautiful views and controversial history, the Virginia Key
Beach is a very narrow shoreline located on the southeastern side of the
Virginia Key. Comprised of about 77 acres, the Virginia Key Beach site is just
two miles east of downtown Miami and approximately one mile off the southwest
end of Miami Beach. Bordered by an environmentally diverse expanse of
vegetation, the Virginia Key Beach offers Miami Van Rental and 15 Passenger Car
Rental travelers a secluded place to kick back and relax after a stressful week
in the city. Accessible by the Rickenbacker Causeway toll road, the Island of
Virginia Key is a popular getaway for many local Miami residents and is the
current site of numerous research facilities, fisheries and restaurants.
Virginia Key Beach History
The Virginia Key Beach boasts a controversial history, figuring most
prominently in the segregation protests of the 1940s. During the summer of 1945
a group of African-American men, led by prominent Judge Lawson E. Thomas, staged
a protest on the whites-only North Miami Beach contesting the law prohibiting
black persons the right to utilize the public beaches of Miami and Dade County.
County officials considered the protest and responded by designating the
Virginia Key shoreline as a blacks-only public beach on August 1st, 1945. Used
as a Navy training site for African Americans during World War II, the Virginia
Key Beach was already a common retreat for members of the colored community and
remained segregated until the early 1950s. Historically significant and
culturally vibrant, the 1945 Virginia Key Beach featured bathhouses, a carousel,
picnic areas and numerous concession stands. Virginia Key Beach remained open to
the public until 1982 when the area was transferred from the countys possession
to the City of Miami. The beach was closed down shortly after as the city cited
high maintenance and operations costs.
Todays Virginia Key Beach
The Virginia Key Beach and Park area sat in a state of decay for over 20
years as city officials discontinued the parks upkeep and avoided public outcry.
Finally, in 2004 a trust was formed in an effort to revitalize the park and
return it to the community. Although the project is far from completion, the
beach is once again open as contractors and city officials continue to beautify
this important part of city green space. Numerous childrens playgrounds, walking
trails, recreational facilities, concession stands and retail outlets are
planned for the Virginia Key Beach Park, so be sure to check out the
construction during your upcoming Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida vacation. You can also monitor progress by visiting the Virginia Key
Beach Park Trust website at
www.wirginniakeybeachpark.net.
Other Features of the Virginia Key
The Virginia Key Island is home to much more than just the beach, so be sure
to stop and take a tour of the island during your upcoming Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida vacation. Popular attractions on Virginia Key
include the Miami Seaquarium, the Rosenstiel School of Marina and Atmospheric
Science, the Maritime and Science Technology Academy, Hobie Beach, and the
Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory. Numerous restaurants can
also be found throughout the island including the ultra popular Jimbos bar and
grill. This quintessential Florida bar was once a popular hangout for
bootleggers and smugglers thanks to the seclusion and anonymity of its somewhat
camouflaged location. Passenger Van Rental in Miami Orlando Florida
fishermen can still purchase live shrimp bait at the bar, so dont forget to drop
in before heading out on your Virginia Key Beach adventure. Cold beer and smoked
fish are two of the restaurants specialties, along with friendly services and
old-school gossip. Cheap Lowest Prices on Florida Ford Van Rentals in Miami Ft
Laude WPB & Orlando Airports Car Rentals also reminds you to keep and eye out
for film crews; the Virginia Key Beach area is now a popular location for both
magazine photo shoots and big screen movie scenes.
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