Moving to Keystone Point? 7 Things You Need To Do Immediately!

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Power, Flow, and Comfort: Getting Your Keystone Point Utilities Up and Running    

Utilities are the lifelines of every home, and on Keystone Point, setting yours up is as easy as a coastal breeze!

To start, visit the Florida Power & Light (FPL) website to get your electricity running. 

New to FPL? Create an account and fill in vital details like your Social Security Number, Driver's License, Social Insurance or Tax ID number, full-service address, and desired connection date.

If you're an existing customer, you only need to log into your account, select the disconnection (at your old home) and connection dates, and you're all set!

Don't forget to prepare a deposit fee (around $25) and any set-up charges!

Next on the list is your natural gas service care of TECO Peoples Gas.

Submit the necessary IDs and connection date (new customer) or advise the disconnection date, the complete address of your new home, and your preferred service transfer date (existing customer).

Your deposit fees are based on the home's square footage or equal to twice the average monthly bill, and you may need to settle a connection fee before the service connection.

Finally, your water and sewer services.

If you're moving to a newly built home, visit the City of North Miami website to activate your account for water and sewer services.

Otherwise, these should be up and running upon your relocation.

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Wheels in Motion: Securing Your Florida Driver's License in Keystone Point  

An ID is useful in processing your paperwork, applications, and services, especially if you're moving to Keystone Point from a different state or country.

So, if you're still missing proof of identity with your new Keystone Point address, apply for a Florida driver's license!

By doing so, you're not only adhering to the state's guidelines (a Florida driver's license is a REQUIREMENT within 30 days of establishing residency), but you'll be able to drive around Florida!

Get yours by visiting the nearest Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) or any local office offering driver's license services and submit the necessary documents. 

To know which documents to bring, click on your residency status: 

• U.S Citizen 
• Immigrant 
• Non-Immigrant
• Canadian

The initial Florida Class E license, including a learner's permit, is $48.00, a commercial driver's license (Class A) is $75.00, and an ID Card fee is $25.00.

For a complete list of fees, click here. 

If you're already a licensed driver from another state, country, or jurisdiction, you'll probably skip the Drug and Alcohol courses, Class E Knowledge exams, and Florida Driving tests.

That said, the Vision and Hearing test is still a must.

Meanwhile, if you have an existing Florida driver's license, notify the DMV of your relocation to update the address on your ID and the system! 

Also, don't forget to get insurance to title and register your vehicle(s) within ten (10) days of establishing residency.

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Seas the Vote: Voting Registration in Keystone Point   

With the upcoming elections dawning on us, it's vital to have voter registration early on, especially if you're moving to a new community, let alone as exclusive and coveted as Keystone Point.

But if all the moving, hauling, and relocation errands have gotten you too busy to apply for voter registration, panicking is NOT an option!

Registering to vote in Keystone Point won't take a minute (or maybe it will, but it's easy, we promise you!).

If you're a legal-age U.S. citizen with all the requirements, submit your application with the proper IDs and documents through the Florida Department of State or Miami-Dade County Elections Department online, by mail, or in person at the Elections Department or any Elections Branch office.

Any current and valid identifications with a photograph and signature (e.g., Florida Driver's License, United States passport, etc.) will do, so make time and vote for the future of Keystone Point and beyond!

For other legal forms of identification and supplementary requirements, click here.

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From Canals to Culture: Exploring the Beauty of Keystone Point and Beyond   

Congratulations on finally moving into your new Keystone Point home!

To celebrate this monumental achievement, it's time for a grand adventure in your new community, starting with the tourist spots in and around this charming waterfront haven!

Want to cruise the beautiful Intracoastal Way into the impeccable waters of the Atlantic Ocean?

Start your journey at Keypoint Marina, a beloved full-service marina for the South Florida boating community for over 50 years!

A fan of South Florida's tropical charm and lush nature?

Peruse 22 acres of subtropical plants, tree canopies, and native wildlife at Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park!

The Museum of Contemporary Art, a 23,000-square-foot world-class museum known for its various exhibitions and permanent collection of over 500 modern art pieces from around the globe, is also just a few minutes from Keystone Point, so if you love art, uncovering history, or taking Instagrammable photos, it's the place to be!

For more information on your new community, check out Keystone Point, Miami, Florida - EVERYTHING You Want to Know!

Use it as a road map to explore Keystone Point like a true-blue local — sans the tour guide!