North Hobie Island Beach to reopen for first time in six years following major restoration

On Thursday, December 5, Miami-Dade County will officially reopen North Hobie Island Beach with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, following a six-year closure due to damage from Hurricane Irma in 2017.

The nearly $14 million revitalization project restores 9.6 acres of critical waterfront along the Rickenbacker Causeway, providing major infrastructure upgrades and improved access to public areas for residents and visitors. A $2 million grant from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contributed to the success of the project.

In alignment with Chapter 19 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, the project also involved removing 160 invasive Australian Pine trees. These will be replaced with 263 native trees, palms, and shrubs to enhance biodiversity and beautify the space. These efforts highlight the County’s commitment to ecological restoration and sustainable development.