Surfside building collapse has ripple effect on condo residents Published: Updated: Tags: Surfside building collapse has ripple effect on condo residents KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. – The tragedy in Miami-Dade County’s town of Surfside had a ripple effect on residents of condominium buildings in south Florida — some of whom had concerns that actually turned out to be unfounded. Officials report they are getting flooded with complaints about alleged structural issues, cracks, water dripping, and difficulties with condo associations. Nelly Tedone felt the fear in Key Biscayne, a barrier island municipality across the Rickenbacker Causeway from the city of Miami’s Brickell neighborhood.