The City of Key West is one of the world's most remarkable urban environments. Its historic streetscapes, unique culture, and beautiful environment are a magnet for residents and visitors. Located at the end of a 150 mile island chain that runs like a string of pearls from South Florida, this two-mile by four mile island is surrounded by tropical waters and just 90 miles from Cuba.The City's various departments are aimed at maintaining public safety and infrastructure, protecting the citizen's quality of life, and ensuring we preserve our natural, historic and artistic heritage and treasures. To that end the City's vision is of a tropical island with unique community character in harmony with the diversity of its people and with its environment.