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elcome to Island Life Magazine A Message from the Mayor
I am very pleased to invite one and all to savor our Island Life, by which I refer both to this publication – the Official Guide and Directory of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce - and to the many allures of Key Biscayne. You are in a special place, befitting the moniker “Island Paradise.” Here, in this beautiful natural setting, informality and sophistication co-exist. Amidst our lush landscaping, in our parks, by the ocean or on the bay, one can feel altogether removed from the mainland hustle and bustle. But kicking-back is optional, as Key Biscayne is also a cosmopolitan and vibrant hometown for a well-educated, well-traveled, multi-national, civically-active community, served by dynamic businesses and great eateries of all sorts. We are at once separate and happily self-sufficient on this jewel of an island and easily connected to the various enticements in greater Miami and throughout South Florida. Welcome to Key Biscayne. We hope that this Island Life will help you experience fully the remarkable qualities of our Island Paradise. Village of Key Biscayne Mayor Franklin H. Caplan,
Greetings from the Chamber
It was close to 30 years ago that I became a permanent resident of this magnificent place appropriately known as the Island Paradise that I call home. I couldn’t imagine then that today I would be welcoming all of you to enjoy our Island Life Magazine as the Chairwoman of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce. We are no longer just the destination of our dear “snowbirds” or the much welcome national and international tourists but a place where families from all over the world have decided to make their home. To support this vibrant and well-managed Village, we have a very diverse and dynamic business community eager to serve the needs of its residents and visitors. It is the main purpose of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce to protect the interests of our business community, and to promote its services to the population at large. Please support the businesses included in this magazine, our Chamber members. Join us for our Annual Home Tour of six island homes, the Rotary Club’s Annual Art Festival, the Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks, the American Legion’s Memorial Day Ceremony or the Lion’s Club Argentine BBQ to name a few. Our Visitors Center at the Chamber of Commerce is here to help your stay and provides data and information to you as resident, visitor or business. Patricia Romano, Chairwoman, KBCC 2014
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Welcome from the Chamber p. 1 The Best Place to Live p.32
Getting Around the Island p. 36
Bringing Businesses Together p. 38 Location, Location, Location p. 42 An Island of Interesting People p. 46 Staying in Touch p. 53
Meeting the Needs of Residents p. 56
Sustainable Aquaculture p. 60
Protecting the Key’s Natural Resources p. 64
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ISLAND LIFE MAGAZINE The Official Guide and Directory of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Nancye Ray
Circulation
Peter Black
Graphic Designer
Lina Vergara
Being Healthy Is Beautiful p. 92
Photography
Maria Bueno Leo Quintana
Making Key Biscayne Special With Special Events p. 107
ISLAND LIFE: The Official Guide and Directory of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is published by The Islander News, 104 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 301, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 305-361-3333 Fax 305-361-5051 E-mail editor@islandernews.com
What Makes Our Schools So Special p. 70 The Word of God p. 78
The Art Festival Turns 50 p. 86
Getting Involved p. 98
Born to Shop p. 116
Dining in Paradise p. 118
Chamber of Commerce Membership List p. 121
Accounting Department Art Director Writers
Blanca Barra
Jaime Millan
Vera Chatz Rod Coffee Kelly Josephsen Charlotte Miller Nancye Ray
Advertising Representatives Lia Esteban Thomas Neesom
President
Anne Owens
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The Village of Key Biscayne is run by a Manager/Council form of government, in which the Council sets policy, establishes law and adopts an annual budget. Those decisions are implemented by the Village Manager and a professional staff in several departments: Administration and Finance; Building, Zoning and Planning and the Public Works Division; Fire-Rescue; Parks and Recreation and the Key Biscayne Community Center and Athletics Divisions; and Police.
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urrounded by the glistening waters of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the lush greenery of Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, filled with unique shops and restaurants, and led by a service-oriented government, Key Biscayne earns its reputation as an Island Paradise and one of America’s best places to live. The Village of Key Biscayne in Miami-Dade County incorporated in June 1991 and, according to 2010 U.S. Census figures, has since grown to include a population of 12,344 in 4,256 households, 77 percent of which are in multi-family condominiums and 23 percent of which are single-family homes. Those residents are served by an active business center with 232,582 square feet worth of retail space in seven shopping centers, all filled with a variety of stores, restaurants and professional services. Key Biscayne itself is a four-mile long, twomile wide barrier island perched between the ocean and bay; the Village is in the center 1.25 square miles. Along with its proximity to beaches and parks, the Village is located about 10 miles from Miami’s Brickell business district and just 21 miles from Miami International Airport.
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1. The 20th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Key Biscayne celebration ended with school children carriying flags representing the ethnicity of the Village. 2. Volunteers work to keep the Key Biscayne beach clean. 3. A coral reef, perfect for diving, lies just off Key Biscayne.
Along with its proximity to beaches and parks, the Village is located about 10 miles from Miami’s Brickell business district and just 21 miles from Miami International Airport.
The Village Council appoints the Village Manager as well as a Village Clerk and Village Attorney. Voters elect a Mayor to a two-year term and Council members to four-year terms in general elections held every other November. The Council names a Vice Mayor. All members of the seven-person Council are elected at-large and serve solely as volunteers, receiving no payment for their time and effort. The Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chamber in the Fire-Rescue Station. The Mayor is recognized as the head of Village government. He or she presides over all meetings, appoints committees and makes an annual State of the Village address. Active Village committees, also comprised of volunteering residents, include the Art in Public Places Board, Community Center Advisory
Board, Dog Park Committee, Green Committee, Land Acquisition Committee, Pension Board, Special Magistrates, Winter Concert Advisory Committee and Youth Athletics Advisory Board. All the activity takes place in three state-ofthe-art civic buildings: Village Hall houses government offices, the police station and Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. The Fire-Rescue Station is home to certified
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firefighter/paramedics as well as the Council Chamber. The Community Center, which opened its doors in 2004, provides recreation, education and relaxation to hundreds of members and features an Olympic-size swimming pool used by the public and the renowned Team Key Aquatics program. Public outreach is important to the local government. The Village website, www.keybiscayne.fl.gov, is a hub of information, and the city also provides an email newsletter and a Village Information and Notification System text message service to update the public on emergency situations. A government cable channel is available on channel 77 for Comcast Cable customers and channel 99 for AT&T UVerse customers; it’s also streamed live on the Village website. A public radio station is available at 1640 AM. Public programming includes live broadcasts and replays of Council meetings, Chamber of Commerce features on local businesses, information about Village events, press conferences by department heads, local youth sports activities, and cultural, historical, educational and other shows produced by local residents.
Village Parks
Living in paradise means Key Biscayne residents take their recreation seriously. The “Central Park” of the community is the 9.5-acre Village Green, which offers multi-use open fields, a half-mile jogging course, a “tot lot” with an interactive splash fountain for the little ones, restrooms and a small shade pavilion. Waterside parks are also popular on the Key: the Lake Park, nearly 1 acre in size, features a small shade pavilion overlooking the lake next to The Ocean Club condominium on Crandon Boulevard; while the Village Beach Park features native landscaping, a palm plaza, a large shade pavilion and restrooms with shower facilities. The half-mile long East Enid Linear Park contains a 10-foot wide, bricked path leading to the Beach Park. Shared-use agreements are also a key to local recreation: playing fields and basketball courts at St. Agnes Academy are used by the Village under an agreement with the school, and in
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The 2010 U.S. Census gives a glimpse of those people who proudly call themselves Key Biscayne residents and businesspeople.
WE THE PEOPLE :
Living in same house for one year and more: 84.2 percent Foreign born: 50.7 percent Language other than English spoken at home: 79.9 percent High school graduates: 97.5 percent Bachelor’s degree or higher: 74.7 percent Mean travel time to work: 21 minutes Homeownership rate: 76.4 percent Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $902,700 Households: 4,256 Persons per household: 2.82 Per capita income in past 12 months: $64,401 Median household income: $104,554 Persons below poverty level: 7.8 percent
TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS:
Total number of firms: 1,941 Hispanic-owned firms: 58.2 percent Women-owned firms: 30.8 percent Merchant wholesaler sales ($1,000): $192,579 Retail sales ($1,000): $97,648 Retail sales per capita: $9,790 Accommodation and food services sales ($1,000): 101,725
2013 the city started using a field at MAST Academy on Virginia Key as part of an arragement with the Miami-Dade School District. The MAST field has artificial turf and lighting and currently accommodates baseball and soccer; ultimately, it will be expanded to make way for football games. Another recent addition is a temporary dog park at 530 Crandon, a lot the Village plans to
eventually turn into a permanent public park. A permanent dog park – possibly at the same site or possibly elsewhere – is also under consideration. Finally, Miami-Dade County’s Calusa Park, a 7.5-acre site at the south end of Crandon Park, is adjacent to and managed by the Village. It features four public tennis courts and a multipurpose recreation building.
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BRINGING BUSINESSES TOGETHER 88 West McIntyre Street, Suite 100 Key Biscayne, FL 33139 305-361-5207 info@keybiscaynechamber.org www.keybiscaynechamber.org Pat Romano, Chair Ricki Braswell, Vice Chair Kathye Susnjer, Executive Director
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The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce is an integral part of the fabric of the community of Key Biscayne be it to promote local businesses, represent them on business related issues, or sponsor local business events. Members of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce lead and participate in the Chamber’s committees and task forces which make up the bulk of the success achieved annually. With the guidance and support of the Chamber’s professional staff, the committees meet throughout the year to achieve their established objectives. Members are encouraged to participate in a committee that directly interests you or relates to your business. Committee work is rewarding and allows members to get involved in the Chamber to make a difference. In addition to monthly networkers and educational seminars, the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce sponsors a number of annual events ranging from the House Tour to the Awards of Excellence. For a monthly break down of activities, see the Special Events section on page 107.
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Winners of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence, from left, Financial Services and Insurance, U.S. Century Bank, Arturto Fundora; Restaurant, Boater’s Grill and Lighthouse Café, David Gonzalez; Fitness, Academy of Martial Arts, Robert Duzoglou; Retailer and Professional Services, Key Pharmacy, Marc Port; Healthcare and Business of the Year, Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Dr. Susana Leal-Khouri; Media Communications and Print, The Islander News, Kelly Josephsen and Blanca Barra; and Tourism and Recreation, Mangrove Cycles, Bill Durham. The Environmental or Innovative Practice category was won by KB Green Golf Carts. Photographs courtesy The Islander News
Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center
The Chamber is on the first floor of the Key Biscayne Police/Administration Building. A blue and white sign bearing the universal “i” for “information” directs motorists from Crandon Boulevard. At the Visitors Center, tourists and residents who want information on Key Biscayne, Greater Miami and Florida, can find maps, brochures on stores , restaurants and professional services, coupons and a bulletin board with news of local events and lists of things to do, as well as copies of Island Life magazine, and The Islander News. The Chamber’s Facebook page offers detailed directions, with the aid of photos, to the Center, in addition to a constant feed of news, events and activities.
Member Benefits
Free listing on the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce website with a link to your website and social media pages, plus the opportunity to put your events on our online calendar. Free brochure or business card display space in the Chamber’s 24 hour Visitors Center. The opportunity to be featured in Key Commerce the Chamber’s bimonthly email newsletter. A free listing in “Island Life Magazine, the Official Guide and Directory of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce” . If your business is located within the Village limits, a feature in the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce’s own television program, On Location. On Location is aired on Channel 77, the Village of Key Biscayne’s Government network on Comcast cable. A free listing in the Key Biscayne and Brickell map if your business is located on the Key and is visited by tourists. Invitations to all the Chamber’s Business Card Exchanges, where members can network with other business owners on Key Biscayne; Invitation to the Chamber’s monthly, intimate Chamber networking luncheons at different restaurants Access to the Chamber’s mailing list on mailing labels.
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Trustees
Being a Trustee is the highest level of membership in the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce. Trustee members are AT&T, BB&T, CompupPay, Consultatio Key Biscayne LLC, EWM Realty International, FPL, Fortune International Realty, The Islander News, Mercy Hospital, Northern Trusy, Sony Open Tennis, SunTrust, The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne Miami and The Pankey Institute. Below, some Chamber Trustees share their thoughts on what they like about doing business on Key Biscayne, and why they choose to be a Trustee member of the Chamber. What do you like about doing business on Key Biscayne? BB&T: BB&T is a values-based organization and will always strive to do what is in the best interest of our clients. “In my 20 year career in banking on Key Biscayne, I am continually impressed by the spirit and pride of my clients with respect to our idyllic community,” said Shayna Varkas, branch manager. CONSULTATIO: What we love about Key Biscayne is the community, how family oriented it is and how it’s a prime destination in Miami.
EWM: The community of Key Biscayne is unparalleled to other communities in South Florida, consisting of extraordinary people from all over the world, who make it rewarding to live and work on the Key. Being in such a tight knit community allows us to interact with each other on a daily basis, which is great when you are finding someone their dream home. EWM’s 80-plus associates and staff have
been on the Key for the past 14 years.
FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL REALTY: Most of our associates are local residents and take pride in showcasing the island and its unique lifestyle. It is a close-knit community and facilitates camaraderie among its agents. The diversity of cultures makes it a special place to do business.
THE ISLANDER NEWS: Key Biscayners love their community and it is a pleasure to provide them with the vehicle to stay on top of what is happening in the community, and offer them a forum in which they can express their opinions and share those opinions with their fellow residents. THE RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI: We enjoy the sense of community on Key Biscayne and it is wonderful to welcome local guests to our resort, many of which we know by name. Also, the unique destination is just special in and of itself.
THE PANKY INSTITUTE: Pankey is so proud to call Key Biscayne our home. To the thousands of dentists who have received their education here Key Biscayne is synonymous with Pankey and their experience here. We are proud to introduce the doctors who visit here to our lovely island, where we encourage them to enjoy the tropical weather and to walk to the variety of restaurants that Key Biscayne has to offer. Why do you support the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce as Trustee?
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The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Annual Home Tour is held every February.
BB&T: We realize the importance of the Key Biscayne market. It is multi-cultural, family-oriented, with a tight-knit business community. Key Biscayne is the perfect community to help us fulfill our mission of helping our clients achieve economic success and financial security. CONSULTATIO: We feel it’s our responsibility to give back and we’re so grateful to the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce for being so generous and supportive to our vision and project.
FORTUNE INTERNATIONAL REALTY: We believe in community involvement and in the Chambers’ role in supporting local businesses. As a trustee member, we recognize the value of the Chamber and its benefits to the island and its residents.
EWM: The Key Biscayne Chamber serves as THE central clearinghouse for the Key’s business community. Our EWM associates have built many wonderful business relationships over the years through their involvement with the chamber, plus they have developed lifelong friendships, which have extended to their families. Being a part of a strong business community where we support one another and focus on improving our community provides a great place to do business!
THE ISLANDER NEWS: The Islander News has a leadership role in this community, and it only stands to reason we would also want to have a leadership role in the business community. We can work toward making the Key Biscayne business community better by working with the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce.
THE RITZ-CARLTON KEY BISCAYNE, MIAMI: To continue to build and promote our community as a whole. As one the largest organizations on the island, it is important that we support and be involved in the community as much as possible. THE PANKY INSTITUTE: Pankey is more than a business, we are a strong community, thus we believe in supporting the community where we live. The businesses located on Key Biscayne are an important part of the learning experience that we offer here. A thriving Chamber of Commerce is important for all of the businesses and residents of Key Biscayne.
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Real Estate : The Future Looks Bright
When Key Biscayne’s first permanent residents started arriving on the island in the early 1950s, they moved into rather modest threebedroom, one-bathroom homes, named Mackles after the Mackle Brothers who had first developed the island. The price tag? Around $9,000. Few of those original Mackles remain on the island, as people have purchased the lots – now at a minimum of $1 million – demolished the house and built homes more in keeping with the needs and desires of 21st Century men, women and children. Some of these houses are open to the public each February when the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Home Tour. With its family-friendly atmosphere, proximity to downtown Miami and the Brickell financial corridor, excellent schools, acres of parks and year-round community activities, it’s no wonder Key Biscayne has one of the highest property tax bases in Miami-Dade County. ey Biscayne offers a unique place to live; a place to find not just a house, but a home.
ASK THE PROFESSIONALS Who is the typical Key Biscayne property buyer?
ALICIA CERVERA, Cervera Real Estate: “Key Biscayne has emerged into a premier residential resort destination where buyers from around the world find a safe
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haven that becomes their own within weeks of arriving. The small town feeling appeals to families who love the fact that their children can ride their bikes to school. Within minuets from the city, it’s easy to become anonymous knowing that within 16 min of the comfort of their own home.” ANGELA OCAMPO, The Ocampo Team, EWM Realty International: “The profile of the Key Biscayne property buyer is very diversified. We have people coming from all over the world to enjoy our Island Paradise, and we also have people from the United States who love our relaxed lifestyle, beautiful beaches, mix of cultures and island life with great warm weather and a proximity to the big city life.” AUDREY ROSS, EWM Realty International: “The 2013 buyer of Key Biscayne property appears to be an international buyer seeking the beauty of a small neighborhood that has access to gorgeous beaches and a more casual lifestyle. Generally speaking, those buyers are quite sophisticated and come to our city having already acquired a taste for not only living in the naturally bright surroundings of Miami, but also for access to the very broad array of cultural offerings our city boasts. Thus, we are seeing a resurgence on the Key of some pretty amazing contemporary homes which easily permit a lot of natural light and provide wide expanses of art walls.” BLANQUITA RIVERO, Cervera Real Estate: “The customers looking to buy in Key Biscayne are looking for a way of life. What catches
their attention is the feeling of being part of a community that offers not only the best schools for their kids, but tranquility and security. A life around spectacular parks, beaches, access to water sports facilities, golf, very nice restaurants and beautiful stores. And don’t forget… getting around in a golf cart is something great!” CECI SANCHEZ, Ceci & Ed Sanchez Realtors/Fortune International Realty: “Buyers can be a savvy retiree, a startup professional or a growing family that values and can afford our unique way of life. Seaside living, a small community feeling, a sense of security, great schools, proximity to airport and metropolitan Miami plus friends or family who already reside on the Key are the determining factors.” CINDY MIZE, Miami Capital Properties: “The Key Biscayne property buyer is smart, sophisticated and recognizes that the Key Biscayne lifestyle really doesn’t exist in any other location in the world.” DOMINIQUE DUQUE, The Riley Smith Group, EWM Realty International: “Key Biscayne appeals to a large and diverse group of buyers. First, we have families who want to move to Key Biscayne because of the lifestyle that it offers them. They are attracted to Key Biscayne because it is a close-knit community that is extremely safe for their children. Next, we have buyers who are looking for a part-time home or condo during the winter or summer season. A large percentage of these buyers come from outside of the United States, and their Key Biscayne home will be a second or third resi-
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dence for them.” DIANNE REGALADO, Branch Manager, Coldwell Banker Key Biscayne: “The Key Biscayne property buyer is attracted to a well-located, diverse and sophisticated community with an enviable blend of natural beauty, very low crime and great schools. They are well educated and working in a professional/managerial position, or are a business owner. Chances are they will speak a foreign language, and about half are born outside of the United States.” JESSIKA GOMEZ, Cervera Real Estate: “Key Biscayne property buyers in today’s market are very savvy, sophisticated and ready to buy. They are more knowledgeable because of the availability and accessibility of information through the internet. Key Biscayne buyers are embracing technology, and are very willing to put in the time it takes to sufficiently research location, community and home specifications before making a purchase decision.” JOAN McCAUGHAN, The McCaughan Team, Coldwell Banker: “The typical buyer is an international family who wants the peace, serenity and safely of our Island Paradise.” LINDA CHEHAB, Fortune International Realty: “The Key Biscayne property buyer is looking for a quality of life that sets itself apart. They are very discerning and want to live in an international community which provides peace of mind for themselves and for their children to grow up in.” MAUREEN JAUREGUI, Fortune International Realty: “Buyers looking to purchase on Key Biscayne constitute a very diverse group with similar objectives in mind. We work with buyers from all over the world, primarily highly educated professionals with young families. For them, Key Biscayne offers a safe community and active lifestyle with excellent schools and beautiful beaches only minutes away from downtown Miami.” OLIVER RUIZ, Branch Manager, Engel and Voelkers: “Key Biscayne is for the discerning buyer who wants a special quality of life. Someone who loves the water and boating. Someone who wants the tranquility of living in paradise.” PAMELA IBARGUEN, Fortune International Realty: “There are two main profiles for the Key Biscayne property buyer: the affluent family from the northeast (New York City, Boston or Connecticut areas) buying either a second home or condo and sometimes a main residence; or the equally affluent Latin family purchasing their first home in one of the varied waterfront areas on the Key. The latter are often following the purchase of a friend or family in the area and come from Central and South America (Mexico, Venezuela and/or Brazil). There is also a market for second homes and condos among the Latin buyers. Occasionally we have Russian families who show an interest in our top tier condos or waterfront homes.” PAOLA PADOVAN, Paula Padovan Realty Corp.: “A Key Biscayne property buyer is someone who appreciates our Island Paradise lifestyle. Many are family oriented, coming from across our globe, speaking many languages. All enjoy the volume and assortment of family activities, our proximity to world-class venues and major ports, our diversity of cultures, our parks, our beaches, our community spirit and so much more.” PAT & PAT, Bayfront Realty: “It is difficult to describe the typical Key
Biscayne property buyer because it isn’t a homogeneous group, and they change due to geopolitics and international financial conditions. In general, however, we are seeing young families looking for our wonderful Island Paradise lifestyle, the safety of our Village, our much appreciated school and an investment with a great future. But our Village is also becoming a favorite destination of the very wealthy who have found the beauty of our island to be a fitting place to locate their mansions.” THANIA VERNON, Vernon and Vernon, Fortune International Realty: “Today’s buyer is very different than 20 years ago. Today we have young families looking for a good quality of life and a community feel. Past years I think were more about seasonal homeowners who wanted to be near the beach to come and relax. Buyers today are year-round residents.” THIBAULT DE SAINT VINCENT, President, Barnes International Luxury Real Estate: “The Key Biscayne property buyer is as international as its population. For the luxury real estate market, most buyers are coming from South America and Europe. This clientele is mainly composed of large families who are attracted by the unique quality of life offered by Key Biscayne. Ten years ago, I understood the need to open an international real estate office in Key Biscayne when I found that more than 95 percent of students at my sons’ school in Key Biscayne were from abroad.” VIVIAN GALEGO-MENDEZ, Branch Manager, EWM Realty International: “It’s exciting to see that the typical buyer for single-family homes and condos on Key Biscayne now includes buyers from all over the world. Topping the list are buyers from Canada, Europe, Latin America and from all over the United States.”
What is the future of real estate in Key Biscayne?
ALICIA CERBERA: “The demand continues, but the supply is limited. It’s a safe abode as can be in any market with a long history of strong appreciation with very few exceptions.” ANGELA OCAMPO: “Real estate on Key Biscayne will always be in high demand. Perfect location, perfect weather all year round, beautiful beaches, international flavor and the beauty of our island are part of the numerous reasons why our future will be slowly reflecting more demand and higher prices in the long run.”
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AUDREY ROSS: “I cannot see anything but great opportunity for buyers in the near future. Not only do we have new apartments coming to the market, but we also have a constant stream of older homes being replaced by these stunning new contemporary ones, constantly upgrading the landscape of our community. It all provides for a most exciting place to work and live.” BLANQUITA RIVERO: “Scarcity is what makes Key Biscayne a different real estate market. There are no more lots to build. The trend is to reinvent the spaces for new buildings and to construct new homes in place of the Mackle homes, but the essence of the real estate market in Key Biscayne is the need of being part of a community that sets you apart.” CECI SANCHEZ: “The demand for our privileged way of life and short supply of inventory – be it as an owner or tenant – will only make prices continue to soar. We enjoy the benefits of political and economic developments in Europe and Latin America, making our community extremely cosmopolitan.” CINDY MIZE: “Because Key Biscayne is such a unique community, I believe we will see property values continue to increase in all sectors; single-family residential, multi-family residential and commercial real estate. Our community has a legacy of community involvement, and I am confident we Key Biscayners will continue to nurture and manage realistic growth, assuring our Island Paradise for generations to come.” DIANNE REGALADO: “Consumer confidence and demand for Key Biscayne real estate has directly and positively affected our property values. The future of Key Biscayne real estate continues to be resilient and optimistic.” OMINIQUE DUQUE: “Key Biscayne was the first market in South Florida to rebound from the 2008 crash. Since then we have seen demand rise and inventory levels fall. These factors have led to an increase in home values across Key Biscayne. The future is very bright for real estate on Key Biscayne.” JESSIKA GOMEZ: “Key Biscayne real estate promises a bright future and a continued strong growth.”
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JOAN MCCAUGHAN: “The future of the Key looks great! The Village is financially very stable, and looking to do more improvements. The supply of listings, both homes and condos, is at a historic low point, and the demand to purchase is very strong.” LINDA CHEHAB: “Key Biscayne real estate values, like all real estate, are cyclical and subject to market fluctuations, supply and demand. What is unique about the Key is we enjoy a very strong market demand since many want to live here, and there is very a limited number of properties available for purchase.” MAUREEN JAUREGUI: “Since we live on a barrier island with such close proximity to Miami, Key Biscayne is a very unique and sought-after area. The Latin American investors will continue to play a dominant role as major players in our market. We believe the real estate values will continue to increase while the inventory decreases. Therefore, prices will continue to rise.” OLIVER RUIZ: “Key Biscayne remains to be the place to be. The future is bright. Prices for real estate in Key Biscayne continue to rise. There are only a limited number of waterfront properties, which require special pricing. Buyers want the comfort and the security it brings, as well as many new businesses opening offering a variety of many more services to the Key Biscayne residents.” PAMELA IBARGUEN: “The future of Key Biscayne real estate is, yet again, golden. I would only hope that with all the new construction comes sensitivity to our lifestyle in our unique island community. As long as we begin to seriously plan for sustainable growth that will meet the future needs of our expanding community, we will have a chance to improve our quality of life in the future.” PAOLA PADOVAN: “We’re in exciting times right now and for the foreseeable future. While the always steady intrinsic value of owning here keeps Key Biscayne an appealing place to live, property values have recovered and are on the rise once again, making our Island Paradise an investment to really get excited about. It’s all about lifestyle, and there is truly no place that compares to Key Biscayne.” PAT & PAT: “We can say without hesitation the future of real estate in Key Biscayne couldn’t be brighter for those buyers lucky enough to get into a property in our Village at this time. Our current inventory is at the lowest level it has been in a long time, and our listings are selling in record time and at top prices. We truly don’t foresee a slowdown or a repeat of the recent housing crisis in Key Biscayne. Ours is a unique market, which outperforms other areas in South Florida and it is shielded from the severe downturns typical of the housing market.” THANIA VERNON: “I think the future of Key Biscayne is the continuation of the growth of the island. Eventually every Mackle home will be gone and rebuilt. As long as there is land to build on, development will continue.” THIBAULT DE SAINT VINCENT: “For the last 15 years, the number of wealthy people in the world has exploded. In the same time, luxury real estate has reached a safe haven status. The demand for high quality real estate largely exceeds supply. The No. 1 rule in real estate is often repeated three times to better remember it: location, location, location. Because Key Biscayne is one of the most exclusive locations in the world, Key Biscayne real estate has beautiful days ahead. We strongly recommend Key Biscayne to our family clientele who can afford to live there, as we consider it the most beautiful place in Miami-Dade County. It’s not by chance that I have lived there with my family for over 10 years.” VIVIAN GALEGO-MENDEZ: “We have seen an increase of 16 percent in inventory in 2013 throughout Miami-Dade County, but we could still stand to have more inventory in our market. It’s the million dollar market through which we’ve drawn the attention of the entire world. We have seen a 40 percent increase in the sales of $1 million-plus luxury single family homes as well as condos in 2013. While 35-40 percent of singlefamily homes and condos are still being purchased by our international friends, we are also seeing the return of the American buyer. With the momentum we are witnessing at the end of 2013, we expect 2014 to be an even better year. Now is the time to buy on Key Biscayne or anywhere in South Florida.”
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When Susan Amick decided to move to Key Biscayne with her 2-year-old son over two decades ago, she recalls feeling the Village was the kind of place where she could open the door in the morning and let the boy wile away the day riding his bike and playing outside. “I actually remember thinking, ‘He can grow up and ride his bike here; he can go out exploring. That’s exactly what he did – what I didn’t know is he’d be doing it all over the world.” Amick’s son, Andrew Talansky, would indeed spend his boyhood riding a 10-speed up and down Crandon Boulevard; and then later training on the Rickenbacker Causeway. It paid off. Talansky, a Gulliver Prep graduate, is now also a Top 10 Tour de France finisher: he came in 10th in the 2013 incarnation of cycling’s most legendary race – the 100th anniversary for the Tour de France, but, remarkably, Talanksy’s debut in the grueling event. Talansky describes the scene along the race route as “mythical and historic mountains,” the “naked, barren landscaping” of Ventoux and the legions of screaming fans who were “clearly intoxicated, some with alcohol and others only with the love of our beautiful sport.” He concluded, “It’s easy to lose focus of the present, to always want more, but every now and then, at seemingly the strangest places and times, I’m able to step back and appreciate that I am living my dream.”
Soman Chainani
Soman Chainani grew up on Key Biscayne obsessed with old fairytales and Disney movies. Unlike many obsessions, Chinani’s have paid off, in the form of a book on the New York Times Children’s Best Seller List and a movie deal. The School for Good and Evil debuted at No. 7 on the Times list, and Universal Pictures was in the wings to buy the rights to produce a film based on the book. Chainani is now working on the screenplay and a second book in the three-part School of Good and Evil trilogy. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Harvard, and earned a MFA in film from Columbia.
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1. Sara Fuenmayor collected school supplies for children from the village of Yola in Nigeria and with the help of her father, Alex Cobo, and her school, Gulliver Prep, brought clean drinking water to the Village. 2. Rebecca Rauch-Thane’s essay on the
Stephan Gutierrez
The first time Stephan Gutierrez traveled from Key Biscayne to Memphis, it was to stare down cancer. Recently, as he sat in the lobby of the city’s Westin hotel, steps from the blues and barbecue joints of Beale Street, very different challenges dominated his mind: How to improve his jump shot. Where to go to college in a couple years – he likes the sound of California – and how he’ll blend his passions of music and business. A cancer survivor who underwent 32 rounds of chemotherapy, surgery, radiation and a bone marrow transplant to shrink a football size tumor, today Gutierrez is in the 11th grade at Palmer Trinity High School. In 2013, he gave the keynote address at the Key Biscayne Relay For Life to benefit the American Cancer Society. He sees his life as having “a new beginning. Since it’s been five or six years since my diagnosis, it’s not that I don’t think about it, but I feel normal,” he remarks. And indeed, that’s what he is.
Sara Fuenmayor
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effect of the human imprint on the environment won her a trip to Turkey. 3. Fredy Padovan was named an Apple Distinguished Educator in the Class of 2013. 4. Jane Torres is founder of the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation which has generated close to $5 million from the “End Breast Cancer” license plate.
was working at the American University of Nigeria, Sara Fuenmayor chose to complete her required high school community service hours in the African nation. After collecting school supplies for the youngsters, she quickly realized the local children had more pressing needs. The village bore hole, which supplies everyone’s water, hadn’t been working for several months, so it was the children’s responsibility to forsake school and walk several miles to the next village every day to retrieve water for their families. Fuenmayor promised the children her father would fix the village’s water supply system, a commitment they kept. Once the bore hole was fixed, Fuenmayor and her parents realized even though the village again had water, it wasn’t very clean or fit for consumption. They contacted Gulliver Preparatory School, where Sara is a student, and were put in touch with Claude Charron of Prep’s LiTreS (Liquid Treatment System) program, originally designed by students during the 2011-2012 school year to provide clean water for a Haitian orphanage.
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Rebecca Rauch-Thane
When 12-year-old Rebecca Rauch-Thane decided to enter an art and essay contest on the effect of the human footprint on the environment, she had no idea what would be in store for her. Her essay won her a 12-day trip to Turkey. “We visited a lot of cultural places like the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sofia, the Jewish Museum of Turkey and the Basilica Cistern. We even went to places like shopping bazaars to truly be immersed with the culture. My favorite places that we went to was the Blue Mosque and Ephesus. It was really cool,” Rauch-Thane said. The trip included 12 other students and their chaperones. They were accompanied by Turkish guides who also acted as translators. “My favorite part of the trip was experiencing the culture and the people. The architecture was beautiful, and the people were very friendly. The food was also really different, but in a good way,” Rauch-Thane said. The group traveled throughout Turkey and stopped in Instanbul, Burs, Izmeer, Kayseri, Cappadocia and Konya.
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1. Jocelyn Watkins, seated, at the establishment of The John M. and Jocelyn H.K. Watkins Distinguished Chair in Cell Therapies; and University of Miami President Donna Shalala, far left; and President of the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis Marc Buoniconti, seated. 2. Soman Chainani’s first book ended up on the New York Times Children’s Best Seller List and garnered him a movie deal. 3. Andrew Davis, 2013 graduated of the U.S. Naval Academy.
Andrew Davis
For lifelong Key Biscayne resident Andrew S. Davis, love of community expanded into love of country. After graduating from the U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, Rhode Island, where he served for one year, Davis is now a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. And beyond that, Davis was one of only 10 Midshipmen to join a highly selective assignment within the U.S. Naval Warfare communities. After completing his training, he will join the fleet, furthering his training and operational readiness within his specialized field of operation.
Jane Torres
In 1995, a year after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Jane Torres founded the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. At the time, the foundation consisted of five women on a mission to end breast cancer through advocacy, education and research. Since then, the foundation has become a powerful statewide organization with supporters throughout Florida. In 2002, the Florida Legislature approved the “End
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Breast Cancer” license plate, which funds education and research grants. Since then, the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation has received close to $5 million from license plate sales from across the state.
Martin Z. Margulies
Real estate developer Martin Z. Margulies loves his Island Paradise, and he loves art. In 2013, the prestigious Whitney Museum honored Margulies for his “sustained commitment to the artistic and cultural heritage of the arts in America as well as his significant impact on the Whitney’s permanent collection.” Margulies began collecting modern and contemporary art in 1976. Since then, he has built one of the most notable collections of contemporary American and European art in the world today. In 1999, Margulies opened the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse – a nonprofit Miami institution that presents exhibitions and educational initiatives that explore contemporary art and culture – with the help of longtime curator Katherine Hinds.
Mark Fried
Attorney Mark Fried believes in giving back to the community. His belief was recognized by his peers when he received the Dade Legal Aid Put Something Back award for his pro bono work. During the past decade, Fried has handled more than 25 pro bono actions for clients, focusing on a variety of civil cases. In giving Fried the award, it was noted
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that “his practice is primarily immigration law, yet he gladly takes all types of civil cases and is always ready, willing and able to go the extra mile to help pro bono clients.”
Fredy Padovan
Fredy Padovan, executive director of development and technology for Immaculata-La Salle High School, was named an Apple Distinguished Educator in the Class of 2013. Padovan began working in the high school setting in 2006 and has worn many hats – teacher, moderator and musical director. He has most recently worked on a 1:1 iPad program, iLearn@ILS, which was recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program. Padovan was one of two ADE’s in the state in 2013 and 1 of 60 in the United States. The Apple Distinguished Educator Program began in 1994, when Apple recognized K-12 and higher education pioneers who are using a variety of Apple products to transform teaching and learning in powerful ways. Today it has grown into a worldwide community of more than 2,000 visionary educators and innovative leaders who are doing amazing things with technology in and out of the classroom.
Dr. Eugenio M. Rothe
Dr. Eugenio M. Rothe, a Key Biscayne resident for the past 26 years, received the 2013 Jeanne Spurlock Award on Diversity and Culture from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP). The award goes to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the treatment, advancement and understanding of minority populations and people of different cultures in the United States and the world as it pertains to children’s mental health. Dr. Rothe is Professor of Psychiatry and a founding faculty member at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and the Robert Stempel School of Public Health at Florida International University. For 16 years, he served as director of the child and adolescent psychiatry clinic at Jackson Memorial Hospital and director of the psychiatric consultation program to the Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Division of Special Education. He is an internationally renowned expert on the mental health issues of immigrants and refugees. He has written extensively about Cuban exiles and other immigrants in the United States.
Jo Watkins
Jo Watkins was on hand when the Miami Project at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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Martin Z. Margulies was recognized by the Whitney Museum for his “sustained commitment to the artistic and cultural heritage of the arts in America, as well as his significant impact on the Whitney’s permanent collection.”
announced the establishment of The John M. and Jocelyn H.K. Watkins Distinguished Chair in Cell Therapies. The chair will be used to support a leading researcher in cell therapies as part of The Miami Project’s mission of finding solutions to the problems of spinal cord and brain injuries. “By coincidence or by destiny, this year will mark the 25 years of our association with The Miami Project, and it is an honor to bring to fruition something that John and I talked about for quite a long time. My wish and my hope is with the establishment of this endowed chair, it offers another step forward to the day our scientists will succeed in finding that which we have all been looking and praying for, and to be able to announce to the world in the not too distant future, that they have found a cure for spinal cord injuries,” said Jo Watkins. The late John Watkins was severely spinal cord injured, becoming a quadriplegic by a rogue wave while on vacation in St. Lucia in August of 1987. His body was broken, but not his brilliant mind or his loving heart, which led the Watkins family to many generous acts. They established the Fa Bené Foundation, originally established in 1989 to support The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, and other charities that touched their hearts. In addition to a sharp mind and warm heart, those close to John also recall his keen sense of humor, often quoting, “As a quadriplegic, I don’t wear out shoes.” He was also very spiritual and dedicated to his church and family. He was passionate about children, particularly those in harm’s way around the world.
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Members of the Village of Key Biscayne Council are, top row from left: Council member Theodore Holloway, Council member Jim Taintor, Council member Ed London and Council Mike Davey; and, bottom row: Dr. Michael Kelly, Mayor Frank Caplan and Vice Mayra PeĂąa Lindsay.
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VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE Village Council Members Mayor Frank Caplan fcaplan@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Vice Mayor Mayra Peña Lindsay mplindsay@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Fire Rescue: Mayra Gomez Phone: 305-365-8989 Email: mgomez@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Department of Environmental Resource Management Phone: 305-372-6789
Police (non-emergency) Madelin Lopez Phone: 305-365-5555 Email: mlopez@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Mosquito Control Phone: 305-592-1186
Council member Michael Davey mdavey@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Public Works Mariana Dominguez-Hardie Phone: 305-365-8945 Email: mdominguez@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Council member Theodore Holloway tholloway@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Key Biscayne Community Center 305-365-8900
Council member Michael Kelly mkelly@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Parks and Recreation Todd Hofferberth Phone: 305-365-8900 Email: thofferberth@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Council member Ed London elondon@keybiscayne.fl.gov Council member Jim Taintor jtaintor@keybiscayne.fl.gov Village General Information 305-365-5511 Village Manager John Gilbert Phone: 305-365-5514 Fax: 305-365-8936 Email: jgilbert@keybiscayne.fl.gov Village Clerk Conchita Alvarez Phone: 305-365-5506 Fax: 305-365-8914 Email: calvarez@keybiscayne.fl.gov Financial and Administrative Services: Vivian Parks Phone: 305-365-8903 Email: vparks@keybiscayne.fl.gov Building, Zoning, and Planning Jud Kurlancheek Phone: 305-365-8908 Email: jkurlancheek@keybiscayne.fl.gov
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Athletic Coordinator Felipe de Varona Phone: 305-365-8900 x1212 Email: fdevarona@keybiscayne.fl.gov Senior Services/Transportation Roxy Lohuis Phone: 305-365-8953 Oceanfront Lighting/Marine Turtles Tea Kawana Phone: 305-365-7572
Water and Sewer Department Phone: 305-665-7471
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Florida Power and Light Phone: 305-442-8770 Poison Control Phone: 1-800-282-3171 Manatee Hotline Phone: 1-888-404-3922 Rickenbacker Causeway Toll Office Phone: 305-854-2468 Bill Baggs State Park Phone: 305-361-5811 Crandon Park Phone: 305-361-5421 Crandon Golf Phone: 305-361-9139
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Key Biscayne Branch Library Phone: 305-361-6134
Property Tax Collector Phone: 305-270-4916
Key Biscayne Tennis Association Phone: 305-361-5263
Elections Department Phone: 305-499-8683
Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Phone: 305-361-5207
Voter Information Phone: 305-375-5553
The Islander News Phone: 305-361-3333
Key Biscayne Beach Club Phone: 305-361-2813
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A thriving professional sector on Key Biscayne not only lets local residents meet their needs close to home, it draws in clients from all over South Florida and beyond thanks to its respected and successful service providers. Clearly, the island community is no longer just a beautiful place to live or take a vacation – it is a destination for people to meet their needs in any number of professional sectors. A prime example is Borroto Architects, which has gained
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global respect for the design services of Wilfredo Borroto, AIA, and Otto Z. Borroto, AIA, the principles in the company. Located at 180 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 103, Borroto Architects offers architecture services as well as development and land planning with a focus on commercial properties, shopping centers, office buildings, education facilities, single-family and multi-unit residences, hotels, restaurants, yacht clubs and marinas. The firm can be reached at 305-361-1161.
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lso bringing beauty to spaces throughout the Key is Capriccio, Key Biscayne’s premium contractor.” The firm, which has been serving the island for 27 years and specializes in home and condo remodeling as well as major construction, has a passion for perfection. Capriccio, a family owned and operated firm at 7640 Southwest 66th Avenue in South Miami, prides itself on unparalleled attention to detail. Clients can contact Jose or Jonath Carbonell for a free estimate by calling 305-662-1913 or emailing jcarbonell@capricciocorp.com. Another venue for excellence in home design is CH2 Design, which serves its clients by offering architecture, interior design and construction. The firm handles residential projects including new construction, remodeling and apartment build-out; and commercial offerings include office, restaurant and retail design and build services. In a world of globalization, CH2 Design can provide ideas that set themselves apart, providing its clients with outstanding service. CH2 has permanent staff devoted to Key Biscayne, Brickell and Coconut Grove, and has custom interior design packages for a number of area condos and homes. CH2, headquartered at 1800 Southwest 1st Avenue, Suite 606, in Miami, can be reached at 305-771-2423 or info@ch2d.com. Beautiful buildings are one part of the Key, but the place to experience artistic beauty on the isle is Commenoz Gallery, which has been bringing the fine art world to Key Biscayne since 1982. Commenoz, which is located at 328 Crandon, Suite 218, also offers restorations and custom and conservation framing on premises. For more information, call 305-361-7052. In the financial sector, Espirito Santo Bank brings a family approach to global banking. Located at 1395 Brickell Avenue in Miami, Espirito Santo Bank offers personal and corporate banking, trade finance, residential real estate lending and wealth management. The bank prides itself on helping families and companies around the world build for the future through a caring and personalized approach. Espirito Santo Bank can be reached at 305-347-8300. Caring is also the focus at Island Veterinary Hospital, 180 Crandon, Suite 120. Island Veterinary Hospital, under the direction of Steve Eastman D.V.M., offers full surgery and medical services as well as 24-hour emergency services. Other services offered include dental, boarding and bathing; house calls and pet sitting; and dog walking. The hospital also cares for birds and exotics. Island Veterinary Hospital can be reached at 305-361-6205. If Island Veterinary Hospital is the place for helping local pets live a better life, Jim Eraso Travel Inc., 50 West Mashta Drive, is the spot for
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enhancing residents’ lives through travel. Jim Eraso Travel specializes in luxury and adventure travel and offers exclusive prices, upgrades and amenities, escorted/hosted departures, VIP treatment worldwide, expedition cruises, family vacations, ranches and lodges, walking/biking tours, fishing excursions and river rafting. Call 305-365-6424 for more information. Key Biscayne Pest Control, meanwhile, puts pesky critters on a permanent vacation, providing a full line of residential and commercial pest control services. The company specializes in general household pests and any other insects that invade structures, such as ants, roaches and rodents. Key Biscayne Pest Control offers environmentally friendly, all-natural botanical products and programs. The company can be reached at P.O. Box 490529 or by calling 305-361-5858. While Key Biscayne Pest Control helps with a common nuisance, it is the beautiful and artistic sides of life that are the focus at Key Biscayne Piano Academy. Italian concert pianist and teacher Amarylli Fridegotto offers piano classes for kids starting at age 5 and teenagers and adults. Individual and group classes with a maximum of two students are available, and classes are taught in English, Italian, Spanish and French. Key Biscayne Piano Academy is located at 240 Crandon, Suite 246. For more information, call 305-608-3869. Just down the road, Key Colony Plaza, 200 Crandon, offers space available for lease from 120 to 1,500 square feet in an attractive retail and restaurant center. The Plaza has executive and traditional office suites, as well as virtual office products. Air conditioned self-storage units also are available, and the plaza features ample underground and rear parking with golf cart access in the back of the building. More information is available by calling 305-365-1733.
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While Key Colony Plaza houses a wide selection of businesses, residents can diversify their language abilities at Key Languages. Private, semi-private and corporate language instruction is offered in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German and Italian. Languages are taught using the most up-to-date methods and materials. Located at 800 Crandon, Suite 101, Key Languages can be reached at 305-365-5530. Key Postal & Business Center is also helping make the world smaller, offering packaging and supplies and using FedEx, UPS, DHL and the U.S. Post Office to ship goods near and far. Mailbox rentals also are available, and additional services include fax/scan, color and black and white photocopies, notary public and internet access. Key Postal also does computer installation and repair from its 77 Harbor Drive location; it can be reached by phone at 305-365-0965. Also helping make life run more smoothly for residents is Lancaster and Reed, 50 West Mashta Drive, home to professionals including Certified Public Accountants, consultants and advisors. Its experienced team of tax professionals helps clients stay focused. Services include tax efficient structures for U.S. real estate investments, international families and family offices, high net worth and private banking clients, and U.S. persons with foreign investments, foreign financial/bank accounts, offshore holding companies and foreign trusts. Meanwhile, Magellan International Mortgage, at 260 Crandon, Suite 9, can handle a variety of mortgage needs for its diverse client base. Marie Somarriba of Magellan International Mort-
gage notes that as the mortgage industry changes for the better, Magellan remains steadfastly committed to their clients and looks forward to being the best mortgage choice. Somarriba and the rest of the Magellan team can be reached at 305-361-2323. To help protect your home after you have purchased it, Miami Thermal Imaging locates moisture problems on roof and in ceiling, walls and floors. Using infrared thermography, Thermal Imaging gives homeowners detailed reports that pinpoint the problem areas. This saves the homeowner time and money as it allows them to repair only the areas that need repairing. For a free estimate, contact Dick Never at 305-213-0339 or email info@mi amitherm alimaging.net or rhneve@gmail.com. Michele and Associates, located at 260 Crandon, Suite 55, also provides individualized attention and personalized service to clients – in its case, residential and office developments. The company’s day-to-day management style is unique and sensitive to fulfilling clients’ needs in Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. Founded by Michele Estevez, a longtime Key Biscayne resident, the company prides itself on doing business in an honorable manner with respect for all their clients. For more information, call 305-361-3262. Making individual clients wishes a reality is also of the utmost importance at Neuhaus Designs, LLC, located at 50 West Mashta Drive, Suite 4. Neuhaus Designs is a premier interior design firm based in Key Biscayne. Whether it’s an individual room or an entire residence, office, hotel or retail space, Neuhaus Designs draws from a multitude of styles to achieve spaces that inspire and leave lasting impressions. Potential clients can call 305-365-9038. Also making a lasting impression on her clients for two decades is Mayling Nuñez, who is affiliated with Equity Express Mortgage. Nuñez’s office is at 260 Crandon, Suite 17, and she can be reached by calling 305-365-8844. For 20 years, Nuñez has been serving the mortgage needs of Key Biscayne. She specializes in jumbo loans, foreign nationals and private investment loans. Another specialty so many people can benefit from can be found at Organize Miami, which assists its clients in maintaining a sense of order in their homes and work spaces. The design firm is noted for clean, modern yet classic looks with a European touch and a natural palette; and creates emotionally evocative, stylishly understated spaces that are comfortable and chic. It takes clutter to chaos in closets, homes and small offices, playrooms and children’s rooms, libraries, kitchen pantries and cabinets, storage and laundry rooms, etc. Weekly and monthly organizational maintenance services and moving services are also offered. For more information, call 305-421-7252 or go to www.organizemiami.com. From the daily battle for organization to striving for the perfect special event, Key Biscayne is the place: Ocean Club Catering, 795 Crandon, invites clients to start planning their memorable celebration today by contacting their experienced staff at 305361-1101, extension 227. With first-class service and exquisite cuisine, the attentive staff and executive chef at The Ocean Club will make each event memorable. Total Bank, meanwhile, helps build memories by providing “jumbo loans for jumbo dreams,” so clients can “dream bigger.” Total Bank helps families purchase their dream home or refinance an existing mortgage, and financing is available for foreign nationals. With strength, commitment and expertise, the bank is dedicated to making sure there’s no reason for clients to put their dreams on hold. For more details, visit www.totalbank.com or call 305-982-3100.
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aquaculture at Key Biscayne’s front door BY CHARLOTTE MILLER
Dr. Daniel Benetti is Professor and Director of Aquaculture at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. “Our best assets are our fish and our students and staff,” says Dr. Benetti. “Their diverse interests make our program strong.”
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he New York Times recently reported a Tokyo-based sushi restaurant chain owner had paid $1.76 million for a 488-pound bluefin tuna. “Did you see that?” asked Dr. Daniel Benetti, Professor and Director of the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science’s Aquaculture program on Virginia Key, between Key Biscayne and the mainland. “If we were only given that amount of money that it takes to buy one tuna at the market in Japan, it would produce tens of thousands of fish. We have the technology. All that’s lacking are the resources.” Dr. Benetti is right – RSMAS has the technology. “This is incubator technology at its best,” said Dr. Benetti. “We are right on top; we are known internationally.” Tuna is what Dr. Benetti calls the “holy grail.” “Everybody is chasing them,” he said, noting there are hundreds of millions of dollars in research and development of tuna the world over, but not in the Unites States. “Amazingly, we have fallen down in chasing that. We have reached the point technologically that if we had the resources here in the United States, we could gain on everybody else.” But because of federal regulations, the United States cannot cultivate offshore aquaculture. According to Dr. Benetti, that means 80 percent of what we eat is imported, and 50 percent of imported seafood is farmed. “We have created a foreign dependence just like we did with oil,” said Dr. Benetti. “Producing seafood in the United States could become a matter of national security – it’s true. Still, the United States is not pushing for aquaculture development. In terms of technology, we are second to none for marine fish aquaculture, yet we produce nothing.” The facilities at the RSMAS fisheries are relatively modest compared to what might be seen elsewhere, but the site is a hub of activity as students and professors work side-by-side. “Our best assets are our fish and our graduate students and the staff,” said Dr. Benetti. Indeed, students come from all over the world to study with the best. It’s the diversity of backgrounds, ideas and interests that make the aquaculture program strong, said Dr. Benetti.
Eighty percent of what we eat is imported, and 50 percent of imported seafood is farmed.
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“You travel around the world, and you see infrastructure much better than this, but it’s the quality of our people that makes us who we are and what we are.” It’s no happy accident Dr. Benetti is at the helm leading the aquaculture program. Born to Italian immigrant parents in Brazil, Dr. Benetti spent his school life studying the textbooks of well-known UM professors Ed Iverson and Peter Lutz. “They were big professors and chairmen, and my dream was always to come here to study with them,” he said. After extensive travel and European study, Dr. Benetti’s dream came true. “Eventually, I managed to earn a scholarship to study with them,” he said, and from 1987 to 1992, he earned his Ph.D. under their tutelage. “When I first came across the [Rickenbacker Causeway] bridge back in 1986, I said to myself, ‘This is it; this is where I want to be forever.’” He has lived in Hawaii, Ecuador and Vero Beach, but made Key Biscayne the place he always came home to. In 1998, Dr. Benetti was hired at RSMAS as a full-time faculty member, and later became chair of his department, holding the same academic positions as his former iconic professors. “Where else but in the United States of America could I have their jobs, these guys I dreamed about working with?” asked Dr. Benetti. “Needless to say, I am extremely proud of this.”
Controlled chaos
When classes are in session, the fisheries are pulsing with life at any given time. What could be mistaken for controlled chaos is, according to Dr. Benetti, amazingly organized. “Everything runs like a clock,” he said. Aquaculture study has undergraduate, Master of Professional Science (MPS), Master of Science (MS) and Ph.D. programs. Some student groups are studying coral, while others are studying invertebrates and algae. The main focus of Dr. Benetti’s program is marine fish aquaculture, specifically cobia, mahi-mahi (dolphin fish), Florida pompano and goggle-eye. Goggle-eye sells for $10 a unit, or as much as $100 a dozen for live bait, especially during high-stakes billfish tournaments. “It is considered a food fish in many places, but here in South Florida, their main value is live bait,” said Dr. Benetti. “They are of great ecological and commercial importance.” One of the aquaculture program’s greatest successes
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has been with cobia. Over the past several years, Dr. Benetti and his colleagues have mass produced juveniles and fingerlings and sold them to open ocean growers outside the United States. Since federal restrictions prevent off-shore aquaculture, it is important to the program to have worldwide collaborations. “One reason we work with cobia is because they grow extremely fast,” he said.
Keeping fish healthy
Keeping the fish healthy in a farm environment is another thing the aquaculture program does well, and one more asset in terms of technology. The program works with probiotics – live bacteria known for conferring health benefits on the host – as opposed to antibiotics. Rather than treating sick fish, the program keeps the fish healthy and disease-free. Dr. Jorge Suarez, a native of Colombia, has been at RSMAS for two-and-a-half years, and is in charge of nutrition and developing feeds. “Sixty to 70 percent of our production costs of raising fish are feeds,” said Dr. Suarez. Currently, Dr. Suarez is working with soy feed, which is both economically and ecologically efficient.
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“Fish eating fish – we don’t think that’s the way to go,” said Dr. Benetti. “The American Soybean Association and soybean associations in general have been generous in funding the research, and the fish are doing very well.”
Wholesome seafood production
At the end of the day, it’s about using science to improve the viability of wholesome seafood production, but for Dr. Benetti, it goes beyond science to the sublimity of his chosen life work. He tells his students, “Yes, it’s about the science, but you need to be able to connect with the fish. If you don’t have the connection, you should be doing something else. “I love fish,” said Dr. Benetti. “Fish have given me everything I have: my profession, the money I’ve earned and made a living all my life. I’ve traveled the world just because of fish. So talk about loving the fish – I have a profound respect, which I hope is mutual.” If students work mechanically, then the connection with the fish will not happen, explained Dr. Benetti. There has to be an understanding of the physiological needs of the fish. “If you provide them with everything they need, they are happy and they respond. You get good data, good science, good production of quality offspring,” he said. Given the all-around financial situation, future development is slow, but Dr. Benetti said his goal is to develop a center of excellence in research for sustainable aquaculture. “There is no doubt,” he said. “This is the future of seafood production. Wild stocks cannot and will not provide all the seafood for human consumption in years to come. It has to come from aquaculture.”
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itizen Scientists Striving to protect Key Biscayne’s rich natural resources BY KELLY JOSEPHSEN
Key Biscayne residents are doctors and lawyers, business owners and investors, professional athletes and actors, Realtors and entrepreneurs – the list goes on. And now, thanks to an innovative partnership between several entities, they’re also scientists – Citizen Scientists. With the Key Biscayne Community Foundation leading the way, a John S. and James L. Knight Foundation grant and matching donation from the Village providing funding, and University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science faculty offering scientific expertise, the project centers around a website – www.keyscience.org – where residents and visitors can learn about and discuss the Key’s unique natural environment and how to protect it. But Citizen Scientist is so much more than a website.
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he mission of Citizen Scientists: “using Citizen and professional scientists [to] develop and continuously update the project’s website to provide the information needed to engage and inform citizens in order to maintain the most critical natural resources of Key Biscayne and Virginia Key.” And its goal, or vision, is both simple and beautiful: “A future Key Biscayne characterized by the same bounty and quality of natural resources that exist today, thus maintaining the title of Island Paradise.” To accomplish all that, the initiative aims to train residents about local resource management and preservation, and then take them out into the community where they can make a difference. All the efforts will be categorized on the website, which should act as a hub of information about the great outdoors, Key Biscayne-style. Already, Citizen Scientist organizers have sponsored a survey about how residents use local resources, a bird walk and youth fishing clinic in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, educational programs at local schools and a Water Testing volunteer effort. “A major component of the CSP is to serve as an information service and to provide – through lectures, workshops and fieldtrips – information on the natural resources of the Key,” organizers stated, noting whenever possible, Power Point presentations used in the lectures will be placed on the www.keyscience.org website for everyone to access. Citizen Scientist leaders are also involved in the creation of a nature corridor that will enhance Key Biscayne’s “Art Walk” with native foliage designed to attract butterflies, and have started publishing a newsletter three times a year to keep the public apprised of new events, volunteer opportunities and other initiatives. All the events tie in to the Citizen Scientist project’s mission and vision, and mirror results of the survey, which showed residents are most interested in topics such as protecting beaches, fishing areas, mangroves and coral reefs; enjoying local green spaces and outdoor pathways; and helping make sure native creatures’ land and aquatic habitats are protected. So who are these innovators who have mobilized the community to help protect those things that make Key Biscayne such a desirable place to live? It all starts with the Key Biscayne Community Foun-
Key Biscayne is fortunate to be bounded on its eastern side by beautiful beaches extending the entire length of the island. Cape Florida State Park includes boardwalks leading to the water.
dation, a non-governmental, nonprofit organization created by local residents several years ago to help islanders with their charitable endeavors both on and off the Key. “The KBCF is coordinating the CSP to assist with the preservation of the natural resources of Key Biscayne by developing an informed and engaged community,” according to the organization. To get the ball rolling, Foundation Executive Director Melissa McCaughan-White responded to the Knight Foundation’s Community Information Challenge to seek grant money. The Knight Foundation provides financial support for community information and engagement projects through the challenge, and McCaughan-White, working with University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science scientists Dr. Andrew Baker and Dr. Diego Lirman, prepared a proposal that described how Citizen Scientist could provide Key Biscayne residents with information about the island’s resources. That resulted in a two-year grant – June 2012-July 2014, with the possibility of renewal – to get the project up and running. From there, organizers approached the Village Council
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o get the ball rolling, Foundation Executive Director Melissa McCaughan-White responded to the Knight Foundation’s Community Information Challenge to seek grant money.
Citizen Scientist organizers have sponsored a survey about how residents use local resources, a bird walk and youth fishing clinic in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, educational programs at local schools and a Water Testing volunteer effort.
about matching funding, noting Citizen Scientist ties into goals stated in the city’s 2020 Vision plan: “Both activities are directed at maintaining the natural resources of the island,” they note. With funding in place, organizers set about finding the type of top scientific knowledge needed to oversee the project, both for training the Citizen Scientists themselves and for monitoring and adding to the content provided on the website. Drs. Baker and Lirman from the world-renowned RSMAS campus were already on board. Dr. Baker is a marine biologist who focuses on the biology, ecology and conservation of coral reefs, with an emphasis on the impacts of climate change on these ecosystems. Much of his research involves corals, and other interests include population genetics and the ecological physiology of coral reef organisms, marine conservation biology and fostering better communication of science to public and policy audiences. Dr. Lirman’s research emphasis is on the disturbance ecology of coastal ecosystems, and over the past 10 years he has worked on projects to evaluate the health of seagrasses, macroalgae and coral reef com-
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munities; estimate the impacts of human and natural stressors on natural resources; and predict the potential impacts of future disturbances. Citizen Scientist is also enjoying the wealth of expertise and knowledge of Key Biscayne resident Dr. Robert Molinari, a retired National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration higher-up who is volunteering his time for the hometown project. Dr. Molinari recently retired as the Director of the International CLIVAR (Variability and Predictability of the Ocean-atmosphere System) Project, headquartered in England and one of the four core projects of the World Climate Research Program. Before that, Molinari spent 36 years with NOAA as a Supervisory Oceanographer, Senior Scientist and Director of the Physical Oceanography Division. His research included the western boundary currents of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans and air-sea interaction studies. Meanwhile, several other RSMAS officials – Lisa Krimsky, Laura Bracken, Audra Burchfield and Allison Conner – also provide critical resources, and RSMAS interns help run the website. And plenty of individuals throughout the area have also gotten involved in various aspects of the Citizen Scientist initiative. Village Mayor Frank Caplan and Council member Theo Holloway; RSMAS Dean Dr. Roni Avissar; Theodora Long, Executive Director of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center; David Foster, Park Manager at Cape Florida State Park; and members of the Principals’ Coalition for the Good of the Children all attended meetings and played various roles leading up to the official launch of Citizen Scientist in 2013.
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1. On World Water Day, volunteers with the Citizen Scientists tested the quality of water in the Village and island parks 2. Volunteers recently took a tour of Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park 3. Citizen Scientists are committed to learning about Key Biscayne unique natural environment and how to protect it.
The launch formally introduced the project to a receptive public, and organizers hit the ground running. April was filled with events. A Youth Fishing Clinic taught local kids to be “ethical anglers” who follow current rules and regulations of recreational fishing, can identify local species, and know how to tie fishing knots, put a fishing pole together and cast their lines. Seventeen volunteers helped over 80 kids – and 40 parents – learn the ropes and fish from the Cape Florida shore. “Of those participating, 97 percent felt that this program gave them a better understanding and appreciation of the marine environment and 77 percent will fish more often after this clinic,” organizers noted. Along with the KBCF and RSMAS, sponsors included the University of Florida Extension Office, Florida Park Service/Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and deRoode Orthodontics. Citizen Scientist will likely host more fishing clinics in the future. ext up was a tour of restored wetlands at the state park, led by Park Ranger Melissa Miano, who described how the valuable wetlands were restored to pre-1950s conditions, generating a positive impact on seafood, clean water and shoreline stability. That was followed by a lecture in which Molinari de-
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scribed the mission, vision and methods of Citizen Scientist; and UM’s Dr. Manoj Shivlanim provided preliminary results of the survey that is acting as the guiding the focus of the project by revealing areas of public interest. fter that, residents learned about methods used to determine water quality in nearby bodies of water, like Biscayne Bay, thanks to a presentation by NOAA’s Drs. Chris Sinigalliano and Maribeth Gidley. They talked about how when pollution was found in the sand and seagrape at Hobie Beach on Virginia Key, proper sanitary measures such as showering after using the area greatly reduced potential harmful effects. Dr. Peter Harlem of Florida International University offered the next presentation, about the changing land surface of the Key from the 1920s, when it was primarily a coconut plantation, to today. Harlem also looked to the future, presenting numerical model results to show how sea level rise associated with climate change would affect the Key over the coming decades. Finally, in May, Dr. Sim Aberson from NOAA gave a presentation on the environmental conditions necessary for the formation and intensification of tropical storms into hurricanes. He also described the difficulty of forecasting exactly where a hurricane is likely to make landfall. Key Biscayne residents and visitors can expect many more fun, educational events in the months ahead, and are always encouraged to participate as Citizen Scientists in any way they can. Project officials stress they welcome public input and strive to maintain open communication with Key Biscayne residents, visitors and anyone interested in becoming a Citizen Scientist, and can be contacted at 305-361-2770 or info@keyscience.org.
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isitors to the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church School used to be greeted by Lulu the Pig. Lulu came to the school when she was football-sized. After growing much larger than a football, and providing days of education and entertainment to the KBPCS students, Lulu left the school to live out her days on a Homestead farm. Lulu, a chicken coop, butterfly plants, an herb garden and mangrove walks are just a few of the ways the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church School uses the outdoors and its inhabitants as teaching tools. The school has been an innovator and leader in environmental education since its beginning. Perhaps most surprising is that the 165 students at KBPCS are not middle or high school students, but range from 18 months to 5 years old.
Outdoor classrooms
Teachers put priority on using the great outdoors as a teaching tool whenever possible. In fact, the large dedicated outdoor classroom that adjoins the structure that houses other classrooms, the church, school offices and a sanctuary is put to good use every day. “It’s an easy place to do art and make a big mess. Getting messy and curious is part of learning.” explained teacher Anne Richards-Rothe. Students create finger designs in the sandbox. Nearby, a water wall, built to satisfy little hands and curious minds, spills fresh water. Aside from messy art projects, the classroom is used for exploring outdoor natural wonders. “We have a lot of butterfly plants here, and the children can come and explore the caterpillars and watch them turn into butterflies,” said Richards-Rothe. “And the birds – they can watch the birds, we’ve got volunteers all over the place – so they get to see how birds populate the earth with seed droppings.” Staff members and students have built a small outdoor performance stage. Recently, the kindergarten class learned about Native Americans and traditions of picture writing, sign language and the beginning of expression in an organized fashion. “We have the kids put together their own story to perform on stage,” said Richards-Rothe. “We give them the inspiration. They come out here and act out their skit.” Chickens are loose and wander freely about the school yard. “The kids have a blast with them, and they are very patient with the kids,” said Richards-Rothe, who collects
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1 eggs daily. “Taking care of the animals shows how we really are stewards of God’s creation. It’s a nice lesson, because they are of a generation where sometimes the parents don’t completely get it.” Mangroves provide endless opportunities to demonstrate to young minds the lessons they carry, and have become the centerpiece for several projects. “We’ll take the kids down to the mangroves and clean the garbage out. We talk to them about how important it is to keep the oceans clean.” Mangrove sculptures adorn the stairwells as evidence of an arduous cross-campus art project. Richards-Rothe is one of those people you would want to teach your children; a trait shared by all the KBPCS teaching staff. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, easy-going and patient, she is, as she jokingly calls herself, the parent who never left. Her own children attended the school, and she was a volunteer. She stayed on long after, and five years ago she signed on as a teacher.
The Fairchild Challenge
When the Fairchild Challenge, the environmental education outreach of Fairchild Tropical Gardens, allowed Pre-k to 1st-grade students to participate in the standards-based challenges, students and staff went all out, and their efforts have paid off. Initially, the Fairchild Challenge was only for high school students; then middle-school students were invited, explained Richards-Rothe. Then, Fairchild did a pilot program with elementary schools that opened up the challenge to all levels. “We’ve been on board since they did that, three years now,” said Richards-Rothe. “That’s really been the impetus for us to get more involved with our outdoor education.” The Challenge takes place over the course of the school year and offers lists of “challenges” for individual students and groups of students to attempt. The best entries are selected by the schools and submitted to Fairchild, where they are reviewed and evaluated by panels of in-
1. The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church School has a chicken coop that is used as a teaching tool in environmental education. 2. Planting of butterfly-friendly vegetation has encouraged a proliferation of caterpillars at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Day School that are used as learning tools. 3. Students plant mangroves to help protect the shoreline. 4. Students, teachers and parents tend the gardens and harvest their bounty.
dependent judges. Submissions are awarded points based on judge’s scores. Schools earning 750 points or more win the Fairchild Challenge Award, and top-scoring schools are given special recognition. Individual students who excel in various challenges are also given special recognition. The Fairchild Challenge encourages school participation with incentives such as mini-grants for school gardens, transportation subsidies, seeds and native plants, specialized workshops, professional development seminars, books and resources. In 2013, KBPCS won the Fairchild Challenge Award for receiving well above 750 points. The school also earned Special Merit in the Environmental Action Challenge for raising environmental awareness and conservation at home and school and in the community. A kindergarten student won special merit for his poem “Saving Species,” and a teaching assistant won Environmental Role Model Award for creating a pergola and filling it with butterfly plants. Efforts were documented in an art book made from all recyclable materials. In addition to individual wins for both students and staff, the school won third place in the School Garden/Habitat Restoration division, which asked schools to establish, expand or restore a garden or habitat that is used across the curriculum using environmentallyfriendly gardening strategies. “The entire school participates,” said RichardsRothe. The Pre-K 3-year-olds made masks of endangered animals, and the Pre-K and kindergarteners did draw-
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ings and paintings of endangered or threatened species. Kindergarteners submitted several poems for consideration, and also came up with lists of ways to help the planet survive. The school uses all recycled materials in building and restoration and recycles on its own. “Students research and critically evaluate environmental topics, and learn to appreciate the beauty and value of nature,” Richards-Rothe said. “This is so important, especially working with young children – letting them see that as stewards of their planet, they’re really making a difference,” she added. “This goes a long way in creating a generation that will be good stewards of our natural resources.”
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An abundant flower and vegetable garden offers more learning. “Teachers come out here to weed, water and explore,” said Richards-Rothe. “There are different activities here too, like color scavenger hunts, sorting leaves, tasting and smelling things. “We grow kale because the chickens like it,” she added. “The kids come out, pick a leaf, and go back and feed the chickens. We just try to incorporate nature in every possible way.” One KBPCS teacher has an interest in native birds. She did a lot of research and began planting to attract birds. Now, there are more species of birds and butterflies than ever before. “This year we really began to see the fruits of our labor,” said Richards-Rothe. “It’s really exciting and we are documenting it all.” Student and staff efforts will be tied to the Key Biscayne Citizen Scientist Project – which encourages residents and visitors to become more aware of local biodiversity and the impact decisions made at the state and local level have on Key Biscayne’s habitat – so the kids will be able to post their progress online. The newly built pergola is filled with butterfly plants. “Teachers bring students to the pergola to write, paint and draw,” explained Richards-Rothe. “In the beginning, like most other adventurers, the kids saw only monarch butterflies, but lately they’ve noticed we were beginning to get other species we had hoped would come along. It’s most incredible.”
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Just about every project is done using recycled materials. Just recently students built a deck out of wood pallets. The kids painted benches reclaimed from the junk heap. “We reuse whenever we can,” said Richards-Rothe. The school also commits to a full recycling program and is on board with America Recycles. Students learned this year about the history of Key Biscayne, the Tequesta Indians and the use of the island as a
fishing village. “When Ponce de Leon found it, there was a fresh water source here, so it became an important piece of land for that era. That’s how we ended up using water and its conservation as our focus,” explained Richards-Rothe. “That opened up a lot of teaching doors.” KBPCS uses the project-approach methodology, which is different from projectbased teaching. For example, “We let the kids drive a little of what they study. One of the kids found a mangrove seedling. That led to more exploration of the seedling and planting of more mangroves,” explained Richards-Rothe. “We don’t follow it by the book, but we are informed by that way of thinking. It’s not always helpful to give a child all the answers. “What matters is giving a child the opportunity to figure things out.” Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church School is located at 160 Harbor Drive. For more information, call 305-361-2058 or email school@kbpc.org.
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3979 Rickenbacker Causeway Virginia Key 305-365-06278 www.mast.dadeschools.net Josephine Otero: Principal Even Key Biscayne’s newest educational option is rife with tradition – last summer, the Village entered into an Interlocal Agreement with the Miami-Dade County School District to expand the renowned MAST Academy on Virginia Key. Thanks to the $22 million ILA – which includes a $10 million contribution from the Village and will also bring improvements to the Key Biscayne K-8 Center – school district officials have hired an architect to design a new building on the campus to accommodate 1,100 Key Biscayne students in grades 6-12. The facility is scheduled to open for the 2015-2016 school year. It’s a big deal for Key Biscayne students for several reasons. Before, teens had to go all the way to overcrowded Coral Gables High to attend public high school; many families opted for private school. Parents and students complained not only about long commutes and the high cost of private education, but that local teens lost touch with their hometown friends and sense of community once they started high school. Of course, perhaps the biggest benefit is MAST’s
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impressive quality: the existing school, which features a unique maritime science project and will continue as a magnet school serving students from all over the County via a competitive lottery, is a mainstay on Newsweek magazine’s list of top high schools in the country. The new programs for the Key Biscayne high school are equally impressive – they include a Global Studies strand and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math strand under the renowned Cambridge AICE program.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
150 W. McIntyre Street Key Biscayne 305-361-5418 www.keybiscayne.dadeschools.net Silvia Tarafa: Principal Dr. Blanca Herrera-Torres and Sharlesque L. Hill: Assistant Principals The Key Biscayne K-8 Center, a Miami-Dade County Public School, was originally built in l952 and is located on six acres of land. The school serves 1,336 students, pre-K through 8th grade from the community. The K-8 Center has been an “A” school for the last 11 years and students consistently receive some of the highest Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) scores in the state. In 2006, the K-8 Center was awarded the
National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, which honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools that are high performing and have improved student achievement to high levels. The school follows the K-12 Comprehensive Research-based Reading Plan (CRRP), the Comprehensive Mathematics and Science Plan and the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), supplementing these with their own innovative programs. An Exceptional Student Education Program is offered to students who have met the criteria. In addition, the Center for Academically Talented Students (CATS), the gifted content based program, incorporates critical thinking, higher-order skills and creative activities that promote horizontal as well as vertical growth. The K-8 Center offers an Extended Foreign Language Program (EFL) to students who are interested in becoming bilingual/biliterate. The Key Biscayne K-8 Center and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) continue to join efforts to provide a myriad of activities, workshops the schools and volunteer programs to support our educational programs.
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ISLAND LIFE | KB SCHOOLS 305-361-7501 www.kbccdayschool.com Diane Cellura: Director Dennis Eastling: Headmaster The Key Biscayne Community Church Day School opened in 1954. It is a mission of the Key Biscayne Community Church serving the island by offering educationally developmental classes for 1-18 month olds through pre-Kindergarteners daily from 8:30 a.m.- 2:20 p.m. The school year runs from the day after Labor Day in September through May. Summer Camp programs also are available. While English is spoken at the school and classes are taught in English, a Spanish-speaking teacher or aide is in each classroom. KBCC Day School offers educational development in small and large motor skills, computer use, music, art and drama. Chapel Services are held in the Church Sanctuary each Monday morning for all students. Each year the PTA holds a Halloween Fest, which is open to the community. KBCC Day School is designed to be a pleasant and secure environment. The school is equipped with the finest educational materials specifically geared toward each age level. Spacious classrooms can be viewed through monitors available to parents at all times. KBCC Day School offers a very small age interval in each of the classes, which ensures optimum growth and allows for developmental differences.
St. Agnes Academy
122 Harbor Drive Key Biscayne 305-361-3245 www.stakb.org Msg. Jose Luis Hernando: Pastor Fr. Julio R. Solano: Parochial Vicar Susana Rivera: Principal St. Agnes Academy is a co-educational Catholic elementary school, serving students from grades Pre-K3 to 8th. Accredited by the Florida Catholic Conference, the school is operated under the auspices of St. Agnes Parish and the Archdiocese of Miami. The school has seen tremendous growth since its inception, and has a long tradition of providing quality Catholic education to the children of the St. Agnes parish. The faculty and staff at St. Agnes offer instructional approaches that foster and nurture the whole child, and help each child experience the true JOY of Christian discipleship.
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St. Agnes offers a variety of extracurricular activities including dance, cooking, sewing, arts and crafts and homework fun. Clubs include chess, computer, drama and robotics. Seventh and eighth-grade students may be nominated to join the National Junior Honor Society, based on their academic performance, as well as demonstrated qualities of service, leadership, character and citizenship. Patrol Guards is open to fifth-grade students who assist with the safe and orderly arrival of students in the morning. Sports programs and teams are available in girls’ and boys’ volleyball, soccer and flag football. Teams practice after school several times a week, and compete with teams from other schools within the Archdiocese of Miami. St. Agnes also has a Student Council and Yearbook Staff.
St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School
95 Harbor Drive Key Biscayne 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org The Reverend Dr. Mary Ellen Cassini: Head of School St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School is committed to providing quality Montessori education in a Christian context. The school is comprised of gifted teachers and staff who work with the children and youth committed to their care. Pre-kindergarten through 6th grade classes attend weekly chapel services. St. Christopher’s Montessori School prepares the “whole child” for the challenges of life tomorrow by providing a carefully planned, stimulating environment in which children can develop a solid foundation through creative learning. Faculty and staff believe the Montessori method of education helps children develop a positive attitude towards school, builds their self-confidence, strengthens their ability to concentrate and fosters an abiding curiosity. The primary classroom is designed for open learning for children ages 2 1/2 through 6. It is broken into five main areas of learning, which include Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics and Cultural Studies.
St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School was born in 1968 with the opening of its preschool program. In subsequent years, the school expanded to include elementary education for children in grades 1 through 5. St. Christopher’s maintains a low student-toteacher ratio of 11 to 1 or better. The school has Montessori credentialed teachers committed to utilizing the world acclaimed Montessori method of teaching.
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University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Graduate school 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Virginia Key 305-421-4000 www.rsmas.miami.edu Roni Avissar: Dean Email: Webster@rsmas.miami.edu
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Let all who are hungry come and eat.” BY VERA CHATZ
So opens the first night of Passover, the evening when Jews all over the world share a festive meal called a seder, and remember their ancestors’ flight from Egypt from slavery to freedom. It marks the beginning of seven days of eating only unleavened bread – matzo – because the Jews who fled Egypt didn’t have time for their bread to rise before they had to pack up their possessions and follow Moses out of the land they’d lived in for 400 years. This year my husband, The Lawyer, and I were invited to celebrate the seder at Key Biscayne Chabad Jewish Center along with some 60 others. We’ve never been away from our family during this important holiday, but we arrived late on the Key this year while Passover arrived early. (The lunar calendar guarantees all Jewish holidays arrive either early or late!) My earliest Passover seders were spent at the Chicago home of my Uncle Harry and Aunt Yetta, the people who got my family out of Nazi Germany: our personal exodus. “I’m going to miss you this year,” my grandson, Jesse, wrote me, “and I’ll especially miss your Passover popovers.” Lonesome as I was for family and friends in my northern world, that loneliness was quickly dissipated by the warmth, good humor and kindness of Rabbi Yoel Caroline, his wife Rivka, their seven children, their relatives and various residents of Key Biscayne. The rabbi speedread us through a “Hyper-Modern Ancient With-It Traditional Haggadah,” and his 5-year-old daughter, Chana, read the four questions relating to “Why is tonight different from all other nights?” We drank four cups of wine, sang traditional songs and were served a delicious meal. Afterwards my husband and I agreed this seder ranked among the best we’d ever celebrated. A few days before Passover, I had spoken to Rabbi Caroline about the inclusiveness of the seder and about Chabad’s place in the Key Biscayne community. “If you have a community, you don’t turn people away. That’s what Chabad is for,” Rabbi Caroline told me. “We are unquestionably a part of this community. As a family, we have a good relationship with many of the people on Key Biscayne. Even non-Jews sometimes come to seek counseling. Many of the Jewish people who live here – even those who don’t use our center – express gratitude for Chabad being here.” I asked the rabbi why he chose Key Biscayne as his place to live and establish a Chabad center, and he replied his wife had loved her childhood vacations on the Key. “We’ve been in this building on Harbor Drive for eight years, and my wife and I have lived on the Key for 13 years,” he recalled. The Lubavicher Chabad movement was founded in late 18th century Russia and
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1 is based on the concept that a divine spark lies within every person. The Key Biscayne Chabad has several large contributors, and the center wouldn’t be able to exist without their help. “It is absolutely a community effort,” says Rabbi Caroline, “but more months than not, we’ve been in the red. We’ve put in personal money, which we don’t have much of. We’re committed to this venture, and support for it is growing. I turn to individuals for help with specific contributions, both within our own family and with specific contributors to Chabad, most of whom come from the Key. “We want to expand our circle of both donors and participants,” the rabbi explains. “We’ve had various distinguished people come here and give talks. We’re proud of what we’ve brought to this community in terms of Jewish education, children’s activities and charitable projects. But we’re not satisfied. We feel there’s room to do a great deal more, and we’re committed to making that happen. We love this community.” Chabad Key Biscayne Jewish Learning Center 101 Harbor Drive Rabbi Yoel Caroline 305-365-6744 www.chabadkb.com rabbi@chabadkb.com
A ministry for Spanish speakers
God works in mysterious ways. Just ask the head of Hispanic ministry at the Key Biscayne Community Church. Oscar Lopez had other plans for his life that did not include a ministry on Key Biscayne. Dr. Lopez, originally from Cuba, holds a degree in theology, a doctorate in divinity and has been ordained
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twice into the ministry. Through an interpreter, Dr. Lopez explained he had been vacationing in Miami after travelling throughout the world teaching, preaching his motivational brand of God’s word and giving seminars. “I was staying one month in Miami and another month in Venezuela. I was looking forward to Venezuela,” he said. “I had the whole month booked with things to do.” After five days in the country, however, he was bothered by an uneasy feeling. “I was driving with my assistant when I heard the voice of God telling me to return to Miami.” He initially thought his fears were founded in the current danger and political unrest in Venezuela. But he listened to the voice and returned to Miami anyway with plans to stay only three more days before going home to Houston. That night, he couldn’t sleep. God was urging him to stay in Miami, that there was something new to start here. That something led him to Key Biscayne’s Community Church, through facilities manager Eric Labrador, who had been following Dr. Lopez’s preaching on YouTube and asked Dr. Lopez to meet with him and Pastor Dennis Eastling. “Over dinner, the idea arose that there should be a Spanish ministry at Key Biscayne Community Church. This is the first time ever,” said Dr. Lopez. From that initial meeting, the process has accelerated. Dr. Lopez quickly found a place to live on the island and has settled in. “We are thrilled to have an outreach to the Span-
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ISLAND LIFE | KB RELIGION 1. The annual Menorah Lighting on the Village Green is a chance for residents to join together to celebrate the Festival of Lights. 2. The red door at St. Christopher’s symbolizes all are welcome. 3. The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church hosts an Annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. 4. The altar at St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. 5. Chabad Key Biscayne Jewish Learning Center is one of 3,600 Chababs located in 70 countries.
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ish speaking community through Pastor Oscar,” said Pastor Dennis Eastling. “A great percentage of our community is Spanish speaking. The scriptures tell us to go into all the world and preach the gospel. This is a wonderful way of doing that.” For many years he devoted himself fulltime to travelling ministry and motivational speaking. He often fills stadiums and auditoriums with thousands of people who come to hear him speak. In the meantime, he wrote the motivational and inspirational Latin American best seller, Decidete tu dia es Hoy [Decide That Today is Your Day] now in its fourth printing. “My sermons are totally motivational. That’s all I preach. They don’t really have a religious theme; it’s not about who is right and who is wrong. I’m not interested in that. I keep it simple. God loves you the way you are and wants to save you. Hispanic services are held at the church every Sunday at 6 p.m. Key Biscayne Community Church Pastor Dennis Eastling 355 Glenridge Road 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunutychurch.com kbcommunitychurch@hotmail.com
They want to know you
The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church strives to offer all in Miami’s diverse community the opportunity for genuine friendship, warm acceptance, fun food, serious study and joyful praise. The church welcomes every inquiry for truth, and seeks to respond to every need with respect and dignity. Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church aspires to help longtime residents and short-term visitors alike “experience the good news of Christ’s life-changing power through loving affirmation and stimulating reflec-
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tion.” The church philosophy in action is: “Go … into the world sharing Christ’s love and partnering with people of good will to serve others. “Host … inviting all who are interested to participate in the impartial hospitality of God.” This hospitality is expressed in a variety of settings: barbecues, dinners, concerts, service projects, studies and especially worship. Curious and respectful reflection on the Gospel inevitably occurs in these settings. “Gather … to the Gospel. As people join together in true fellowship the good news of the Gospel of Christ will be intentional communicated through all possible means.” Pastor David Moran, D.Min., brings an engaging style of teaching and preaching the Gospel to the diverse community at Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church. Through sermons that challenge the intellect and touch the heart, and popular weeknight classes that explore all facets of Christianity and humanity, Pastor Moran has surprised and energized the church community since arriving to Key Biscayne in 1998. In addition to his work at KBPC, Pastor Moran continues developing church leadership through Miami International Seminary (MINTS) and creates curriculum for an innovative online masters program, Clase Internacional de Teología Aplicada (CITA). Each month, members of the KBPC family join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami in helping local families construct and rehabilitate homes throughout the community. Miami Habitat has helped nearly 1,000 families since 1989 build and move into simple, decent houses that are financed with zero-interest affordable loans; the homeowners’ monthly payments are used to build even more Habitat homes. The organization welcomes volunteers and donors of all skill levels for construction and office work. Other church programs include the Children’s Service Club; Morning Prayer for Men, Women and Teens; and Bible Study for Women in English and Portuguese; Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Pastor David Moran 160 Harbor Drive www,kbpc.org office@kbpc.org
A new monsignor for St. Agnes
As Catholics prepared to celebrate one of the most significant holy days of their faith on Easter Weekend,
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The Key Biscayne Community Church is the oldest church on Key Biscayne and the only one not located on Harbor Drive.
there was plenty of reasons to rejoice in Key Biscayne – including the elevation of one the island’s longest-serving religious leaders. Father Jose Luis Hernando, who was ordained in 1962 and has ministered to the St. Agnes Catholic Church flock for 20 years, was named a monsignor by Pope Benedict XVI just weeks before Benedict resigned after leading the Vatican since 2005. While Father Hernando is characteristically humble regarding what the honor means to him, he said he hoped the recognition brought joy to his loyal parishioners at St. Agnes. “I am low-key. I never was looking for this title,” he said, describing himself as just one of many priests who work hard at their calling. “It’s not affecting me too much, but for the community it’s an honor and a reason to be happy and feel joy.” Father Hernando was one of seven priests from the Archdiocese of Miami who received the insignia of a new rank during an investiture ceremony at St. Mary Cathedral. Archbishop Thomas Wenski noted in a statement, “These are very dedicated men, most of whom have devoted many years to the Church in South Florida. I am pleased that our Holy Father has recognized their hard work and devotion. I rejoice with them and the entire Church of Miami.” Father Hernando has spent over half a century as a faithful servant of the Catholic Church, the last 20 of which he has focused on leading St. Agnes, where he became pastor in 1993. He said he is honored to be recognized for his many years of pastoral work, which has included educating future deacons, producing a radio program for over 40 years and, of course, working on behalf of his current parish in Key Biscayne and previous parishes throughout South Florida. In a letter to St. Agnes members, he wrote, “My immediate reaction, upon hearing the news, was one of surprise, joy and gratitude. Surprise, because my character and lifestyle did not leave room for ever thinking or hoping that I would receive titles of distinction and honors. On the other hand, I feel glad and happy, much more so when I see the joy of this community; joy that is constantly being expressed to me through so many greetings and gestures of love.” Father Hernando added he is “deeply grateful” to Pope Benedict for the honor – officially, he was appointed “Chaplain to His Holiness,” he said – and also expressed gratitude to Archbishop Wenski, who made the petition in his favor. “I include in this recognition all who have labored and shared with me during so many years,” Father Hernando added in his letter. “You are a very important
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Father Jose Hernando of St. Agnes Catholic Church was named monsignor in 2013 but prefers to be called Father.
part of my priestly life. Your prayers, your friendship and your support have been decisive in my ministry. This is why this recognition and distinction also belong to all of you. This is why we all share the same joy.” Father Hernando also sought to clear up any confusion as to how he should be addressed. “After being called ‘Father Hernando’ for over 50 years, I think it is difficult to change names, because being addressed as Father comes out spontaneously. I think it is easier for you, and it makes me feel better, if you continue to call me Father, more so at this stage when I rather feel like a father or grandfather to so many children and adults whom I truly love,” he wrote. Indeed, Father Hernando has served the Catholic Church for 52 years. He noted, “I give thanks to God because these have been years of good health, abundant enthusiasm, good humor and good friends.” He took his current assignment as pastor of St. Agnes Parish in 1993, and said he thanks church members for helping support a wide variety of outreach projects. “Without your generosity, cooperation and support, we would not have achieved all that we now enjoy both in the parish and the school, in so many ministries, programs and projects, all of them fully operational,” he told parishioners.
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The Reverend Susan Bruttell is the Priestin-Charge at St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. From her childhood, Reverend Susan remembers the feeling of joy and excitement whenever she would visit her extended family who lived on the Key. She recounts many weekends spent on the beach, and on Friday nights roller skating with her cousin in Crandon Park. Reverend Susan returned to Key Biscayne in 2012 as an ordained Episcopal priest. When Reverend Susan first felt the call to the priesthood, she was a young wife and mother with four children. Going off to Seminary was not an option. Thirty years later, when the opportunity presented itself to enter the ordination process, she jumped at the chance. In 2005, Reverend Susan graduated with a Master of Divinity Degree from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. She also holds a Certificate in Anglican Studies from Berkeley at Yale and a degree in Psychology from Nova University. Reverend Susan was born in Milford, Connecticut, and admits, “The cyclical nature of our spiritual lives does not escape me. I consider myself blessed to have been able to return to the land of my birth to recreate myself. Coming home to the Key is just another one of those blessings.” Reverend Susan came to St. Christopher’s with a broad range of experience. In 1998, she helped to cofound St. Laurence Chapel (Episcopal Mental Health Ministries, Inc.), a day shelter for the homeless in Broward County. In the early 1990s, she worked with the National Episcopal Church’s Women in Mission and Ministry Office, offering leadership workshops all over the country to empower lay leaders in the church. During the summer of 2004, Reverend Susan returned to St. Laurence as the interim director while the Chapel conducted a search for a new Director.
Over the years, Reverend Susan has worked in all aspects of parish ministry and from 2003-2005 served as Pastoral Associate at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wallingford, Connecticut; and in 2005-2006 at Holy Trinity, West Palm Beach. Most recently, Reverend Susan was the Director of Pastoral Care at Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, where she supervised a staff of more than 60 and offered psycho-spiritual care to patients and their families, as well as ancillary staff and medical personnel. Reverend Susan brings a “calmness” through personal presence and believes leading by example is fundamental to good leadership. She also believes in the value of maintaining a sense of humor. Reverend Susan’s strengths are her ability to reflect theologically, her intuition and perceptiveness, her empathy and her reflective listening skills. She loves teaching and preaching and working with people. One of Reverend Susan’s favorite Bible stories is about the Woman at the Well because “in the story Jesus stretches the boundaries of God’s community and models for us that faithfulness is in part a matter of reaching out beyond the boundaries of tradition, gender and religion. Jesus shows us a new way to learn about one another, learn the truth of one another and learn that we need one another. True worship takes place – not at a sacred mountain or even a shared ancestral well, but in a relationship with the person of Christ, who is the wellspring and mountaintop of hope and peace.” Reverend Susan and her husband of 42 years, Archdeacon Tom Bruttell, who served as Interim Rector of St. Christopher’s from early in 2006 through the Fall of 2007, have four children and seven grandchildren. In her spare time, her favorite things to do are reading, watching movies and spending time with her family and friends. Reverend Susan is the seventh rector and the first woman to hold the position at St. Christopher’s. St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Reverend Susan Bruttell 95 Harbor Drive 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org sbruttell@aol.com
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t started with a clothesline art show and now, 50 years later, the Key Biscayne Rotary Club Art Festival is still going strong, drawing artists and visitors from around the world to the island’s Village Green every March. Whether art lovers have $25 or tens of thousands of dollars to spend, they can find something to their liking at the festival. This is no schlocky craft fair: all artists are hand-selected by an independent panel of expert judges. To meet everyone’s interests, there is always plenty of variety: artistic mediums on display include paintings, life-size sculptures, photography, ceramics, glass, wood, handmade jewelry, collage and mixed-media. All art is original and handmade, and all artists are onsite for the duration of the festival to talk to attendees. While the festival’s focus is great art, there’s also more to enjoy. In past years, special events have included live PUSH CPR sessions by the Key Biscayne Fire-Rescue Department, entertainment ranging from a jazz and standards concert featuring Grammy-nominated recording artist and Key Biscayne resident Sylvia Bennett to Irish music courtesy of a DJ. The festival always features an international food court, allowing guests to sample food from around the world; plus a children’s area with interactive art activities and an entertainment area including bounce houses. Community organizations usually on hand at the festival to provide information and outreach to the public include Key Biscayne Lions Club, Key Biscayne Woman’s Club, Key Biscayne Branch Library, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center, Key Biscayne Police Department, Key Biscayne Fire-Rescue Department, MAST Academy’s Interact Rotary Club and Bloodmobile of Florida. According to Art Festival Chair Robert Brookes, over the past 20 years Rotary has raised around $420,000, which has been distributed in grants to charitable organizations on and off the Key and in the form of numerous scholarships. The event, since the Rotary Club took it over, has been entirely run and managed by volunteer Rotarians and their families and friends. The sweat equity that allows the club to distribute the $420,000 comes from each volunteer who is assigned a task.
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Art Festival 1957
Several members of the newly formed Key Biscayne Woman’s Club decided to have an art show in the lobby of the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas (now the site of The Ocean Club), where they often met. Needing a way to hang the art, they strung clothesline. This early show became known as the Clothesline Art Show.
February 19-20, 1964
More than 2,000 art fans attended the Key Biscayne Outdoor Art Festival on the grounds of the Key Biscayne Shopping Center on Crandon Boulevard. Sponsored by the Key Biscayne Woman’s Club, it benefited the club’s scholarship fund. This was the first time it had been held outdoors.
February 24-25, 1967
The Woman’s Club Art Show, with a festive Mexican theme, was held in the Key Biscayne Shopping Center again and had Herb Alpert and his Tijuana Brass Band for entertainment.
1972
The 8th Annual Key Biscayne Art Festival was sponsored by the Key Biscayne Community School, with proceeds benefiting the school. It was held at Cape Florida Realty, 833 Crandon Boulevard.
1979
At the 15th Annual Art Festival, the Rotary Club stepped in to assist the Key Biscayne Community School by handling the food concession. Chef Paul, formerly of the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas, joined the Rotarians under their tent. More than $10,000 was raised for the Community School. “You can buy a lot of books for that amount of money,” said Principal Dr. Frank DeLaurier.
by the Years 1982
For the 18th Annual Art Festival, for the first time the Rotary Club took over the entire responsibility of running the event. Paul Kopp, the first Rotarian chairman, set up a “How To” manual which was used by Rotarians for many years.
1992-’93
After Hurricane Andrew, Rotarian Bob Brookes said, “We did a lot of soul searching, but in the end decided to persevere thanks in large part to [Islander News owner] Anne Owens, who flatly stated we were ‘not going to lose the Art Festival!’” Eventually, the festival became so big the Rotary Club began looking for professional help. They found it in Howard Alan Events, which took over the artistic portion of the festival. This left Rotary to concentrate on what Rotary does best: food, kids’ events and fundraising.
2007 and beyond
The Art Festival has been held on the Village Green, a move that has proven to be quite successful. Families come and picnic on the Green while their children cavort on the playground. When then-Village Manager Jackie Menendez inspected the Village Green on the day after the first festival on the Green, she reported there was not one speck of paper left. (History by Kathy Keith for the Key Biscayne Historical and Heritage Society, with thanks to those who assisted in gathering information, especially Anne Owens of The Islander News, Mary Duncan of the Woman’s Club and Bob Brookes and Father Bob Libby of the Rotary Club.)
For more information on the festival, visit www.artfestival.com, email info@artfestival.com or call 561746-6615.
In addition to the Art Festival, the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne sponsors an annual Wine Tasting in November. For information on the Wine Tasting, contact Ruben Weisson at 305-397-7159.
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he Mosquitero Project
Proceeds from the Art Festival and a Rotary Wine Tasting held each November benefit many local organizations and are also used for the Mosquitero Project Several years ago, Key Biscayne Rotarian Steve Baker lived in Caracas, Venezuela, with his wife while she was on a work assignment. During that time, Baker had the opportunity to travel to the indigenous villages in Amazonas and Bolivar states, where malaria runs rampant. Bolivar, in fact, has the highest incidence of malaria of anywhere in the country. It was a life-changing experience for Baker and, consequently, for the residents of these remote villages. “In these isolated parts of the country, people living there had a major problem with health care, specifically malaria,” said Baker. Trips to hospitals were difficult if not impossible. As a result, many, especially children and pregnant women, died of the disease every year, explained Baker. Compounding the problem is that many of these communities are already under tremendous pressure from poverty, illegal mining and logging activities, and the remote environment in which they are located. That didn’t sit well with Baker. Malaria is one of the most unpleasant of diseases and is often fatal. Those affected are struck with severe headaches, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle cramping, weakness and dehydration. In the most susceptible, death is the eventual outcome. Bed netting is not a new concept, but the standard variety didn’t work for those villagers sleeping in hammocks, a custom in that part of the world. “The standard rectangular nets are designed for people who sleep in beds or cots on the ground,” said Baker. “It won’t work simply because it cannot accommodate the ropes on a hammock.” Baker designed a new type of mosquitero made specifically for a hammock that employs sealable sleeves through which the hammock ropes pass. At the same time, the fabric is treated with an insecticide made from a derivative of chrysanthemum flowers, deadly to insects but not to people. “Not only do the nets create a physical barrier between the sleeper and the infected bugs, they actually kill mos-
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1. Ellen Blasi, Key Biscayne Mayor Frank Caplan, Alice Takach and Pat Romano and the 2013 Art Festival. 2. Rotarian Steve Baker shows one of the mosquito nets Rotary buys as part of the Mosquitero Project to help prevent the spread of malaria. 3. In addition to professional artists, the Art Festival includes a children’s area for fledgling artists. 4. Volunteers of all ages help make the annual Art Festival a success. 5. The Art Festival is truly a family event.
quitos that come in contact with the treated net,” he said. “With the latest technology,” said Baker, “the insecticide can bond directly to the fabric and does not wash off. While it will eventually deplete, that takes about three to five years.” Not all mosquitos in these areas carry malaria, but those that do only bite after sundown. That’s what makes the mosquiteros so effective. The fabric is light and airy while at the same time being strong enough to prevent tearing. “With some traditional nets, the mosquito can find a hole and bite anyway,” said Baker. Not so with this design. All families who receive the mosquiteros are instructed in their native language on how to maintain and use their nets when they are delivered. Baker and his wife, plus friends and acquaintances, contributed to the project for three years. In 2011, the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne got involved, and has contributed to a delivery of 800 mosquiteros. In the summer of 2011, working closely with three Rotary Clubs from Bolivar state and the district governor, Rotary International put
together a matching grant application, and 1,500 mosquiteros were loaded on a ship in Vietnam. By the end of the summer, they had arrived at their destination and were distributed several months later. Future Visions Global Grants will come into effect for all Rotary Districts this year. Baker hopes to raise enough money to buy 2,000 more mosquiteros for areas that were not yet reached. The World Health Organization confirms that wide-spread use of the insecticide-treated bed nets is the most effective preventative measure against malaria. “These bed nets save lives,” said Baker. The project will deliver custom-made mosquitero-style insecticide treated bed nets to the indigenous communities in Bolivar. The Mosquitero Project is a cooperative between the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne and its district #6990, and the Rotary Clubs of Puerto Ordaz, Caroni de Puerto Ordaz and Cachamay Nueves Generaciones and their district #4370, with matching grant funds from the Rotary International Foundation.
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that will tap into their incredible potential to sculpt a more beautiful human being inside and out. By calling 305-365-0120, clients can learn how the Academy of Martial Arts can help people of all ages supercharge their confidence and become more motivated, physically fit, full of energy and self-disciplined. Pool parties also are available. Aris Care Group also caters to clients of all ages, providing elder care, health care, child care and executive care from its headquarters at 2050 Coral Way, Suite 203, in Miami. In Key Biscayne, the company has been specializing in home care to residents for 17 years.
Aris Care Group offers “excellence in home care with a personal touch,” and prides itself on the ability to tailor its services to meet the needs and preferences of each client with the help of its fully licensed, bonded and insured staff. Indeed, options for clients abound: Aris provides home care, live-in or hourly care, post-surgical care, friendly companionship, light housekeeping/meal preparation, medication reminders and help with shopping or errands. More information is available at www.ariscaregroup.com or by calling 305-8543234.
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lso offering a comprehensive list of services to its loyal clientele is Ceci’s Hair and Spa, next to the Winn-Dixie Supermarket at 604 Crandon, Suite 204. Ceci’s specializes in keeping Key Biscayne residents looking good from head to toe. Services include hair design, such as color, highlights and treatments; Brazilian and body waxing; hair strengthening Keratine treatments; threading for eyebrows and upper lip; manicures and pedicures, including acrylic gel and shellac; facials, including microdermabrasion; eyelash extensions; and makeup. Appointments and more information are available by calling 305-361-8399. If that’s not enough to put a smile on one’s face, Contemporary Orthodontics can surely do the trick. Dr. Maria Eugenia Yazji, DDS MS, provides “straightforward solutions with a smile” as a 2013 Elite Preferred Provider – i.e. the top 1 percent in North America – of Invisalign, Invisalign Teen and Incognito Hidden braces. Dr. Yazji has been treating children, teens and adults since 1995, and has been voted the Best Orthodontist in Weston for the past 10 years. She offers the most advanced techniques available to provide the most effective means for correcting each individual patient’s problem. Contemporary Orthodontics has a new office at 500 Brickell Avenue. To schedule a tour or a complimentary consultation, call 786-220-7802. More information is also available on Facebook or online at www.orthodonticsinmiami.com. Also helping keep the pearly whites of Key Biscayne sparkling is Dental Connection, 260 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 31, where Dr. Glenn Abrahmsohn is proud and happy to have been serving the Key Biscayne community for more than 30 years. Dr. Abrahmsohn, a Key Biscayne resident, offers a wealth of services at his practice, which specializes in general dentistry, implants, oral surgery, periodontics, root canals, crowns, bridges, restorations, dentures and cleaning. Dental Connection can be reached at 305-361-0778. Another resident-owned business, Dermatology & Plastic Surgery at 580 Crandon, Suite 101, caters to Key Biscayne’s general and pediatric dermatology needs through the capable hands of husband and wife Drs. Roger and Susana-Leal Khouri. Services include laser and cosmetic procedures, plastic surgery and skin cancer MOHS surgery. For more information, call 305-361-8200.
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Elsewhere on the Key, D’Luna Beauty and Spa welcomes clients for a full lineup of beauty salon services. The spa, located at 260 Crandon, Suite C-12, caters to both men and women. Services include haircuts, blow drying, manicures and pedicures, waxing and massage. For more information, call 786-452-1236. Also improving the quality of clients’ lives – by making them feel good again through pain relief and promoting healing – is Dr. Alan Creed, a chiropractic physician who is also certified in acupuncture. Dr. Creed offers an “Anti-Aging and Your Posture Correction” approach to address the whole person and whole body. Located at 1427 Ponce de Leon Boulevard in Coral Gables, Dr. Creed provides non-surgical disc repair treatment for sciatica, herniated or protruding discs, degenerative disc disease and more. For more information, call 305-365-7988 or visit www.DrAlanCreed.com. Meanwhile, also focused on preventative care – in this case to keep Key Biscayners’ teeth in tip-top shape – is Jaime J. Vergara D.D.S., P.A., who can be found at 328 Crandon, Suite 220. Dr. Vergara knows prevention is the only way to fight oral disease, and that’s precisely what he offers at his well-respected practice, which can be reached by phone at 305361-8002. Dr. Vergara specializes in general and cosmetic dentistry for both adults and children. Services include fillings, bondings, root canals, gum treatment, orthodontics, crowns and bridges. The smiles of Key Biscayners young and old are also the focus at Zambrano Orthodontics, which has offices in Key Biscayne, Coral Gables and Miami Beach. The local branch can be reached at 305-567-2772. Dr. Zambrano is an Invisalign provider and is now offering a new Invisalign product just for teens. Invisalign products allow clients of all ages to straighten their teeth effectively without having to wear noticeable brackets. The office has Saturday and evening hours and treats both children and adults.
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Residents also don’t have to leave the Key to access the best in vision care: Dr. Michael Landau provides a variety of eye care services at his office at 260 Crandon, Suite 44. For years, Dr. Landau has been providing family eye care on Key Biscayne, with appointments available by calling 305-3617455. He is a contact lens specialist and laser vision consultant, and his office also carries a full line of fashion designer eyewear. International Opticians is also in Key Biscayners’ corner when it comes to providing the best of visual care. The office, located just five minutes off the Key at 2264 Coral Way in Miami, has been a full-service optical provider for the island’s residents for 45 years. More information is available at www.internationalopticians.biz or 305-854-6191. Also, just minutes from the Key is Mercy Hospital, which is always there for residents when it matters most. Located at 3663 South Miami Avenue, Mercy has a 32 bed state-of-the-art emergency room that provides greater privacy and a shorter wait time consistently below the national average. New check-in kiosks allow patients to register quickly so they can be seen sooner. For more information, call 305-285-2929. Key Life Rejuvenation Medicine LLC is located at 935 Crandon Boulevard. At Key Life, you can detoxify, rejuvenate and protect. Services include bio-identical hormone therapy, weight loss and nutrition, and treatment for sun damage, wrinkles, oily skin and rosacea. For more information, call 305-456-8412. Miami Plastic Surgery also focuses on the patient – the partners at the practice, including Key Biscayne resident Dr. Michael Kelly, strive to act as clients’ partners in personal and cosmetic enhancement and well-being. The doctors at Miami Plastic Surgery offer a wide array of surgical and non-surgical procedures to help improve, restore or reconstruct various aspects of a person’s appearance. Miami Plastic Surgery’s main office is located at Baptist Hospital, 8940 North Kendall Drive, Suite 903-E, in Miami; and they recently opened a Coral Gables satellite at 221 Aragon Avenue. Call 305-595-2969 for more information. Also improving Key residents’ outlook on life is Neil A. Fried-
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man, DMD PA, who provides comprehensive dentistry alongside board certified periodontist Steven Berkowitz, DDS, at their 969 Crandon office in L’Esplanade mall. The state-of-the-art facility focuses on caring and attentive service, and can satisfy all a person’s dentistry needs right on Key Biscayne. The practice offers dental implants, Invisalign, cosmetic veneers, teeth whitening, pediatric dentistry and sedation dentistry. For more information, call 305-361-2096 or visit www.KeyBiscayneSmiles.com. Elsewhere, Drs. Nilza Kallos, Lori Defillipo and Lynn Nusbaum provide care and testing for a variety of health problems at Dr. Nilza Kallos Breast Health Center & Diagnostic Ultrasound. The practice provides special attention for high-risk women, and offers breast mammography, ultrasound, biopsy, second opinions, genetic testing, bone densitometry, and pelvic, thyroid and general abdomen ultrasound. Dr. Nilza Kallos Breast Health Center provides testing with 50 percent less radiation. For more information, call 305-665-2223 or visit www.digitalbreasthealthcenter.com. The office is located at 7000 Southwest 62nd Avenue, Suite PH-A, in South Miami. Paula Petry Lalinde Ph.D., meanwhile, helps her clients create wellbeing from within by mixing her academic knowledge, life experiences and intuitive gifts to help clients de-stress and live with more joy, ease and flow in their everyday lives. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she provides individual energy balancing sessions, individual coaching sessions, inspirational speaking engagements, workshops and conferences. Sessions are available in the doctor’s home or Coral Gables office, or in clients’ homes. More information on Paula Petry Lalinde Ph.D. is available by calling 305807-7594 or online at www.paulapetry.com. Another source for building a more fulfilling life is the Rodriguez-Albizu Group, where life is all about relationships, and professionals help clients maximize their strengths and virtues. The practice offers couples and family therapy, individual psychotherapy, services for children and adolescents, relationship coaching, life/executive coaching and psychological evaluations by calling 786-609-6580. The Rodriguez-Albizu Group is located at 601 Brickell Key Drive, Suite 700. More information is available at www.rodriguezalbizugroup.com or by emailing info@rodriguezalbizugroup.com. Senior Citizen Lifestyle Changes does its part to make life better as well, asking clients to “let us help you move” by overseeing the process of downsizing from a large home to an apartment or senior living community. Senior Citizen Lifestyle Changes staffers facilitate the entire move-out and move-in process, making it as easy as possible for clients. The certified, insured and bonded firm can be reached by phone at 786224-8489 or by email at sclifestylechanges@gmail.com, or visit www.seniorcitizenlifestylechanges.com. Key Biscayne’s The Island Clinic has also earned success by putting clients first. Located at 967 Crandon, The Island Clinic’s Dr. Carmen Ortiz-Butcher, MD, FACP, offers concierge memberships, house calls for registered patients, Key Biscayne driver 9-5 weekdays. Educational nutrition food market tours and mindful lifestyle lectures for vibrant health. For appointments and more information, call 305-365-8222.
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1. Active Seniors on the Key sponsor a variety of program for the 50-plus set. 2. Save Our Sisters hosts an annual event to raise money for its Dragon Boat racing program for breast cancer survivors. 3. The American Legion and Auxiliary brings vets from the VA Hospital to enjoy a picnic on Key Biscayne. 4. The Women’s Giving Circle helps fund scholarships for deserving students.
ARTS AND CULTURE Andante Vocal Group
No auditions required, just be ready to have fun by making music. 786-395-0485
Art in Public Places Board
Village Council-appointed Board recommends the acquisition and placement of art in the Village and on loan. 305-365-8908
Broadway Musical Theatre
Comprised of people of all ages, this group presents a variety of performances throughout the year. 305-365-8900
Domino Club
Friendly games are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-6 p.m. in the adult lounge of the Key Biscayne Community Center. 305-365-8900
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4 Fourth of July Parade Committee*
Members plan the annual 4th of July Barbecue held the Saturday before the 4th of July and raise money to produce the annual parade. www.kb4.org
Key Biscayne Community Center*
Membership forms are available at the front desk of the center at 10 Village Green Way and online at www.activeislander.org. 305-365-8900
Key Biscayne Community Foundation*
Provides families, individuals and private foundations with the tools they need to meet their charitable goals. 305-361-2770
Youth Symphony Orchestra
This children’s string orchestra program includes violin, viola and cello. 305-365-8900
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1. Fundacion Manos del Sur is dedicated to improving the lives of children in South America. 2. Born Free Pet Shelter tries to find homes for abandoned dogs. 3. The Andante Vocal Group performs at many Key Biscayne events. 4. Throughout the year, the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce hosts networkers to bring members of the business community together. 5. ArtHeart provides creative outlets for children at Holtz Children’s Hospital.
BOOK CLUBS/READING
BRIDGE
Literature enthusiasts meet to discuss pre-selected books. 305-510-6405
Open to the public, this group meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the card room of Tower 1 at the Towers of Key Biscayne condominium. 305-365-6636
Key Biscayne Book Club
Key Biscayne Branch Library
The local library offers a wide selection of books, DVDs, CDs and movies. Card-holders can request anything available at any of the Miami-Dade County libraries. 305-361-6134
Library Book Club
Literary enthusiasts meet at the Key Biscayne Branch Library to discuss recommended books. 305-361-6134
Ace of Clubs
Towers Duplicate Bridge Club
Open to the public, the Towers Bridge Club meets every Thursday at the Key Biscayne Community Center. Call in advance to RSVP. 305-361-9562
Wednesday Matinee Bridge
Open to the public, Wednesday Matinee Bridge meets every Wednesday at the Key Biscayne Community Center. Call in advance to RSVP. 305-361-9562
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Act4Me*
Organization gives financial support to families of children with special needs to help pay for their treatment and care. 786-390-1172
ArtCares for Kids
ArtCares for Kids is comprised of volunteers who serve children in medical settings such as the Holtz Children’s Hospital Pediatric Oncology Unit. 305-361-2770
ArtHeart
ArtHeart provides a creative outlet for children by hosting events at Holtz Children’s Hospital on holidays. 305-361-2770
Biscayne Nature Center*
Located at the north end of Crandon Park, BNC offers environmental education and encourages people to participate in protecting the environment. 305-361-6767
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce
B-AC fosters business relationships and partnerships to increase trade and investments between Brazil and South Florida. 305-579-9030
British American Business Council
BABC provides members with opportunities to promote their businesses. 305-377-0992
Born Free Pet Shelter
This no-kill shelter in the Redlands, supported by Key Biscayne residents, helps homeless dogs find a loving home and family. 305-361-5507
Chief Press Holiday Relief Fund
Village of Key Biscayne Police Chief Charles Press’s charitable fund buys holiday toys and turkeys for the children and seniors of the underserved community of Liberty City. 305-361-2779
Community Cats
Volunteers catch, neuter and release untagged and unchippd cats on Key Biscayne. KBCommunityCats@gmail.com
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
The Lions Club Pancake Breakfast is held every February at the Key Biscayne Beach Club.
Key Biscayne Condominium Presidents’ Council
The KBCPC is an organization that addresses the interests and concerns of condominium owners on the island. hrosenwass@aol.com or acamejox@bellsouth.net
Dolphin Aid*
The Dolphin Aid therapy and research center is used to help children with special needs receive treatment. 305-377-8861
Eileen McCaughan Memorial Scholarship
Created to honor Key Biscayne resident Eileen McCaughan, who was killed by a drunk driver, the organization raises money to give scholarships to deserving students. 305-361-1562
Fundacion Armando
Contributions to the charity strengthening educational institutions and organizations in Colombia. 305-200-7157
Fundacion Manos del Sur
Dedicated to improving the lives of children living in Latin America with health, nutrition and education assistance. www.manosdelsur.com
iPads for Soldiers
iPads for Soldiers donates iPads to Wounded Warriors, who are rehabilitating in military hospitals stateside, as well as soldiers
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Act4Me hosts an annual Scavenger Hunt to raise money for families with children with special needs
who are serving in Afghanistan. 305-361-2770
Island Angels
Members work together for a variety of local causes ranging from helping the elderly to supporting troops overseas. 305-361-9341
Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
For 56 years, this organization has been the voice of the business community of Key Biscayne. 305-361-5207
Key Biscayne Historical and Heritage Society*
KBHHS is dedicated to collecting, preserving, storing and displaying items of Key Biscayne historical significance. 305-361-1301
Key Biscayne Woman’s Club
One of Key Biscayne’s oldest organizations, the Woman’s Club raises money to help local organizations and provides annual scholarships. 305-361-7351
Link to Bloom
This organization links women in need to professionals and resources that will allow them to overcome challenges in their lives. 305-898-1367
Relay For Life*
The American Cancer Society signature event celebrates the lives of people who are currently battling cancer or have survived it, and provides a venue for family and friends to remember the loved ones they have lost. 305-594-4363
Women’s Giving Circle
This Key Biscayne-based group helps fund scholarships for deserving students. 305-365-2455
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Key Biscayne Republican Club
Members support Republican candidates and the Republican Party platform. 305-361-9562
PRIVATE CLUBS Grand Bay Club
Grand Bay Club provides members with various luxuries, such as gourmet dinners, beachfront cabanas, heated pools, a tennis center and sauna. 305-361-2900
Key Biscayne Beach Club*
The Beach Club offers private beach access, an indoor banquet facility, lounge chairs and fresh water showers. 305-361-2813
Key Biscayne Yacht Club*
The Yacht Club has bayside dock space, restaurant facilities, tennis courts and sponsors a variety of parties throughout the year. 305-361-9171
SELF-HELP
Alcoholics Anonymous 305-361-5080
AA Family/Closed Meeting/ Women Meeting 305-361-2411
Rising Moon Zen Meditation Group
This meditation group meets Thursdays at a private home on Key Biscayne. bill@kbzen.org.
SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS ASK (Active Seniors on the Key)
Seniors over age 50 work together through the ASK Club to provide a wide range of volunteer activities that allow them to continue living independently on Key Biscayne. 305-365-8953
Village of Key Biscayne Senior Services
The Office of Senior Services gives older adults the opportu-
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SERVICE CLUBS
American Legion Post 374
The Legion is comprised of veterans who are committed to mentoring youth in Key Biscayne by advocating honor and patriotism and promoting strong national security. 305-361-7028
American Legion Auxiliary Post 374 The women’s arm of the American Legion is dedicated to helping, serving and meeting the needs of veterans throughout the United States. 305-361-7028
Sons of the American Legion
This organization is open to boys and men of all ages who have parents or grandparents who served in a branch of the United States military. 786-553-6537
Kiwanis Club of Key Biscayne
The Kiwanis raise money for projects from school supplies for underprivileged students to helping underserved families. 305-361-0351 or 305-323-5228
Lions Club
The world’s largest service club specializes in sight conservation, helping the hearing impaired and multi-handicapped and drug awareness. 305-588-4111
Rotary Club of Key Biscayne*
Local businesses and professional leaders join together to provide charitable service to the community of Key Biscayne and Miami. 786-256-3600
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nity to get involved in activities such as Mother’s Day Brunch, Florida Licensing on Wheels, Father’s Day Domino Tournament and much more. 305-365-8953
In conjunction with the Village of Key Biscayne, the Key Biscayne Soccer Club teaches soccer skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
SPORTS/ OUTDOORS
Bike Key Biscayne
This group of Key Biscayne residents is concerned with bike safety in the Village of Key Biscayne and on the Rickenbacker Causeway. 305-814-3098
Friends of Cape Florida
Friends help organize volunteers to help with projects in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, including removal of non-native vegetation. 305-361-0611
Key Biscayne Rugby Rats
Founded in 2008, Rugby Rats teaches skills and promotes tournaments in South Florida and the Caribbean. info@rugbyrats.com
Key Biscayne Soccer Club
In conjunction with the Village of Key Biscayne, KBSC provides a wholesome, wellorganized environment to teach soccer skills, teamwork and good sportsmanship. www.keybiscaynesoccerclub.com
Key Biscayne Tennis Association
This public facility has 10 courts offering play for all levels from beginner to advanced, from child to senior citizen. 305-361-5263
Lighthouse Run
Volunteers organize the annual run/walk held the second Saturday in November and select organizations that receive grants from the proceeds. 305-365-8900
Miami Rowing Club
Rowers of all ages and skill levels meet to practice and compete in regattas. 305-361-3225
Save Our Sisters
South Florida’s first dragon boat team consists of breast cancer survivors and their supporters; team practices at Miami Rowing Club. 786-543-2115 *Denotes member of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
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aking Key Biscayne special with Special Events Heritage Days are held in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park at the southern tip of Key Biscayne every March.
JANUARY
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE, INSTALLATION CEREMONY, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sponsor: Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Contact: 305-361-5207 www.keybiscaynechamber.org HEALTH AND SERVICE FAIR Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8953 www.activeislander.org
TROPICAL STAR PARTY Sponsor: Southern Cross Astros Contact: 305-661-1375 www.scas.org
BENEFIT YARD SALE Sponsor: Paws4You Contact: 786-242-7377 www.paws4you.org
WINTER CONCERT SERIES Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org
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1. Families gather every December to watch the annual Winterfest Boat Parade. 2.The Lighthouse Run, held every November, is the oldest race in Miami-Dade County. 3.The All-Island and Fall-Island Tennis Tournaments attract players of all skill levels. 4.The Principals’ Coalition for the Good of the Children and the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce host the Good Neighbor/Giving Tree Awards each April. 5.The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce gives people the opportunity to get up close and personal to island real estate at the February Home Tour. 6. Enjoying the Taste of the Key Bids and Bites at the St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School are Alfredo and Dr. Silvia Rotemberg, and Cristiane and Christian Fittipaldi 7.The Independence Day celebration begins with a barbecue the Saturday before the 4th of July.
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TASTE OF KEY BISCAYNE BIDS AND BITES Sponsor: St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School Contact: 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org
FEBRUARY
KEY BISCAYNE HOME TOUR Sponsor: Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Contact: 305-361-5207 www.keybiscaynechamber.org DINNER/SILENT AUCTION Sponsor: Born Free Pet Shelter Contact: 305-361-5507 www.bornfreeshelter.org
ITALIAN SUPPER/BUNKO Sponsor: St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Contact: 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org
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STONE CRABS UNDER THE STARS Sponsor: Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church School Contact: 305-361-2058 www.kbpcschool.org VALENTINE CONCERT Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org
PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sponsor: Key Biscayne Lions Club Contact: 305-588-4111 SPIRITUAL RETREAT Sponsor: St. Agnes Catholic Church Contact: 305-361-2351 www.stakb.org VALENTINE’S DAY BIRTHDAY LUNCHEON Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org
PUBLIC SAFETY DAY Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Police and Fire-Rescue departments Contact: 305-365-5555 www.keybiscayne.fl.gov CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST Sponsor: Fundacion Manos del Sur www.manosdelsur.com
LENTEN CANTATA Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com BOOK DRIVE Sponsor: Rotary Club of Key Biscayne www.rotaryclubofkeybiscayne.org
AROUND THE WORLD WITH SOS Sponsor: Save Our Sisters Contact: 786-543-2115 www.saveoursistersmiami.org
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FREE CONCERT Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org
GUEST SPEAKER AND FUNDRAISER Sponsor: Greater Miami Jewish Federation Contact: 786-866-8442 www.jewishmiami.org PICNIC FOR VETERANS Sponsor: American Legion/Auxiliary Contact: 305-361-7028
PURIM COSTUME PARTY Sponsor: Chabad Key Biscayne Jewish Learning Center Contact: 305-365-6744 www.chabadkb.com ART FESTIVAL Sponsor: Rotary Club of Key Biscayne
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SONY OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT Contact: 305-446-2200 www.sonyopentennis.com
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER Sponsor: Key Biscayne Women’s Giving Circle Contact: 305-361-6413 www.keybiscaynecommunityfoundation.org HERITAGE DAYS Sponsor: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Contact: 305-361-8779 www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida
APRIL
BUNNYPALLOOZA Sponsor: Miami Seaquarium Contact: 305-361-5705 www.miamiseaquarium.com
EASTER EGG HUNT Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org EASTER FAMILY CONCERT Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org
STATIONS OF THE CROSS Sponsor: St. Agnes Catholic Church Contact: 305-361-2351 www.stakb.org
PASSOVER COMMUNITY SEDER Sponsor: Chabad Key Biscayne Jewish Learning Center Contact: 305-365-6744 www.chabadkb.com
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com
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the Children, Key Biscayne Community Foundation Contact: 305-361-5207 www.keybiscaynechamber.org
The Village of Key Biscayne Police and Fire-Rescue Color Guard at the Memorial Day ceremony.
EASTER CELEBRATION Sponsor: Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Contact: 305-361-2058 www.kbpc.org
EASTER SUNDAY BUTTERFLY RELEASE Sponsor: St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Contact: 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org RELAY FOR LIFE Sponsor: American Cancer Society Contact: 305-779-2859 www.relayforlife.org SPRING CARNIVAL Sponsor: St. Agnes Academy Contact: 305-361-2351 www.stakb.org K-8 CENTER DINNER DANCE Sponsor: Key Biscayne K-8 Center Contact: 305-361-5418 www.keybiscayne.dadeschools.net WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL Sponsor: Biscayne Nature Center Contact: 305-361-6767 www.biscaynenaturecenter.org
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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org MARCH FOR BABIES WALK Sponsor: March of Dimes Contact: 305-477-1192 www.marchofdimes.com
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PASTA DINNER Sponsor: Eileen McCaughan Foundation Contact: 305-361-1562 www.keybiscaynecommunityfoundation.org
COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.org
MONEY RUN FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Sponsor: Florida Institute of CPAs Contact: 800-342-3197 www.moneyrun.org ROWING REGATTA Sponsor: Miami Rowing Club Contact: 305-361-3225 www.miamirowing.org
TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY Sponsor: Principals’ Coalition for the Good of the Children Contact: 305-361-2770 www.keybiscaynefoundation.org
MAY
SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH Key Biscayne Woman’s Club Contact: 305-361-6451
SAVE OUR SISTERS BENEFIT Sponsor: Save Our Sisters Contact: 305-365-3975 www.teamsosmiami.com
POPPY DISTRIBUTION WEEK Sponsor: American Legion Auxiliary Contact: 305-361-8808 ARGENTINE BARBECUE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Lions Club Contact: 305-588-4111
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY Sponsor: American Legion/Auxiliary Contact: 305-361-7029
BAYNANZA Sponsor: Miami-Dade County www.miamidadecounty.gov
MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY SERVICE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com
GOOD NEIGHBOR/GIVING TREE AWARDS Sponsor: Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce/Principals’ Coalition for the Good of
RIDE OF SILENCE Sponsor: Everglades Bicycle Club www.rideofsilence.org
BEACH CLUB ANNUAL MEETING Sponsor: Key Biscayne Beach Club Contact: 305-361-2813
FASHION SHOW/BAZAAR Sponsor: Links To Bloom Contact: 786-346-4350 www.linktoblom.org
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ISLAND LIFE | SPECIAL EVENTS 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org Photograph courtesy The Islander News
BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S PLAY Sponsor: International Hispanic Theatre Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org
AUGUST
SEA TURTLE RELEASE PROGRAM Sponsor: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center Contact: 305-361-6767 www.biscaynenaturecenter.org Winterfest on the Village Green, held the first weekend in December, includes entertainment, food, games, carriage rides and, of course, a visit from Santa.
ALL-ISLAND TENNIS TOURNAMENT Sponsor: All-Island Tennis Tournament www.btcservices.com/allisland DADDY/DAUGHTER DANCE Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.com
KEY BISCAYNE TARPON TOURNAMENT Sponsor: Key Biscayne Yacht Club Contact: 305-361-9171 www.kbyc.org MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander,com BICYCLE RODEO Sponsor: Bike Key Biscayne Contact: 305-814-3098 KEY RAT FOOTBALL COMBINE AND PICNIC Sponsor: Key Rat Football Contact: 305-365-8900
JUNE
FLAG REPLACEMENT CEREMONY Sponsor: Sons of the American Legion Contact: 786-553-6537
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM Sponsor: Key Biscayne Branch Library Contact: 305-361-6134 www.mdpls.org/kb
FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com
4TH OF JULY BARBECUE Sponsor: 4th of July Parade Committee www.kb4.org
JULY
FREEDOM SUNDAY Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com ALL-AMERICAN BUFFET BREAKFAST Sponsor: Meg and Dean Holderman/St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Contact: 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org 4TH OF JULY PARADE Sponsor: 4th of July Parade Committee Contact: info@kb4.org www.kb4.org INDEPENDENCE DAY PICNIC Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-361-0351 or 305-323-5228
SEPTEMBER
LIGHTHOUSE DAY Sponsor: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Contact: 305-361-5811 www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida
HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES Sponsor: Chabad Key Biscayne Jewish Learning Center Contact: 305-365-6744 www.chabadkb.com
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS Sponsor: St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School Contact: 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org
OCTOBER
AQUA PARTY Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Foundation Contact: 305-361-2770 www.keybiscaynecommunityfoundation.org FALL ISLAND TENNIS TOURNAMENT Sponsor: Fall Island Tennis Tournament www.btcservices.com/fallisland
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General Dentistry • Children’s Dentistry Cosmetic Dentistry • Emergency Dental Care Denture Fitting • Dental Implant Restorations Tooth & Veneers • Crowns & Bridges • Endodontics Jaime J. Vergara, D.D.S., P.A. Member of the A.D.A., & F.D.A., E.C.D.S. Office Hours: Mon. –Fri.: 8 a.m. – 1p.m. & 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. 328 Crandon Blvd. • Suite 220 Key Biscayne, Fl 33149 Phone: 305-361-8002 • 305-361-8012
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ISLAND LIFE | SPECIAL EVENTS PUMPKIN PATCH Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com OKTOBERFEST Sponsor: Key Biscayne Lions Club Contact: 305-588-4111 BLESSING OF THE PETS Sponsor: St. Agnes Academy Contact: 305-361-2351 www.stakb.org HALLOWEEN FEST Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Day School Contact: 305-361-7501 www.infoatkbcc.com HALLOWEEN PARTY Sponsor: St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Montessori School Contact: 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org MONSTER SPLASH Sponsor: Miami Seaquarium Contact: 305-361-5705 www.miamiseaquarium.com HOWL’OWEEN COSTUME PARTY FOR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS Sponsor: Born Free Pet Shelter Contact: 305-361-5507 www.bornfreeshelter.org
NOVEMBER
WINE TASTING/SILENT AUCTION Sponsor: Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-210-0175 www.rotaryclubofkeybiscayne.org LIGHTHOUSE RUN Sponsor: Lighthouse Run Committee Contact: 305-365-8900 www.kblhr.com
HARVEST FESTIVAL Sponsor: Key Biscayne K-8 Center PTA
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Contact: 305-361-5418 www.mdps/kb.org COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com HONORING OUR NATIONS VETERANS CEREMONY Sponsor: St. Agnes Academy Contact: 305-361-3245 www.stakb.org VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Sponsor: American Legion/Auxiliary Contact: 305-361-7028 THANKSGIVING SUNDAY SERVICE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com THANKSGIVING PICNIC AND BONFIRE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Contact: 305-361-2058 www.kbpc.org CHRISTMAS TREE SALES Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com
DECEMBER
HOLIDAY STOREFRONT/INTERIOR DECORATING CONTEST Sponsor: Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Contact: 305-361-5207 www.keybiscaynechamber.org HOLIDAY RAFFLE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Contact: 305-361-5207 www.keybiscaynechamber.org SANDY PAWS PHOTOGRAPHS Sponsor: Paws4You Contact: 786-242-7377 www.paws4you.org
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Sponsor: St. Agnes Academy Home and School Association Contact: 786-239-0662 www.stakb.org
WINTERFEST Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8900 www.activeislander.org
WINTERFEST BOAT PARADE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Yacht Club Contact: 305-361-9171 www.kbyc.org
MENORAH LIGHTING Sponsor: Chabad Key Biscayne Jewish Learning Center Contact: 305-365-6744 www.chabadkb.com SENIOR HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Sponsor: Village of Key Biscayne Contact: 305-365-8953 www.activeislander.com
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Sponsor: Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Contact: 305-361-2058 www.kbpc.org
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Contact: 305-361-2058 www.kbpc.org CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Sponsor: Key Biscayne Community Church Contact: 305-361-2411 www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com
CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sponsor: St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Contact: 305-361-5080 www.stchriskb.org MIDNIGHT CHRISTMAS MASS Sponsor: St. Agnes Catholic Church Contact: 305-361-2351 www.stakb.org
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Something For Everyone
The shopping options on Key Biscayne are as diverse, sophisticated and fascinating as the people who come to the island to live and play – so whether looking to buy a necessity or a wish-list item, there’s plenty to choose from at the island’s friendly retailers. Ace Hardware, 800 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 100, is owned by residents – the Cambo family, which has a legacy of public service on the island. All Ace stores aim to provide products and services that meet their individual location’s needs, and the Key Biscayne shop is a perfect example. It covers a wide variety of household and other needs, including tools and building materials, outdoor supplies, key making, au-
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tomotive items and much more – and, of course “the helpful hardware folks” the brand is known for. Ace Hardware is proud to be the local hardware store for Key Biscayne, and follows the motto of being “local and loyal” to the community it serves: it truly is “always real close by.” ce is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 305-361-2118 for more information. If Ace helps make local homes what they are, Boheme does the same for local style: the luxury boutique carries fine jewelry, designer clothing, beachwear, accessories and everything needed to live the Key Biscayne lifestyle in style. Boheme helps everyone who walks through
its doors at 650 Crandon experience “love, peace and Bohemian luxury,” and offers a fine shopping experience Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 305-361-7474. Boheme also has a South Beach location at 959 West Avenue, Suite 5. To learn more, call 305-531-9595. Casting Boutique is also keeping Key Biscayners on the best dressed list: the home of the Valerie Collection, the boutique is a truly unique location with unique merchandise. Shoppers can see for themselves by stopping in at 260 Crandon, Suite 41. For more information, call 305-365-9797 or email castingboutique@gmail.com.
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Looking good isn’t only for social outings, work life and other dressed-toimpress occasions – it is also possible during the variety of fitness activities available on Key Biscayne. Enter Island Athletics, the island’s home for a wealth of sporting goods. Island Athletics’ 79 Harbor Drive location features sunglasses and gear for running, swimming, tennis, soccer, football, working out and more. It carries top brands including Asics, Maui Jim, Nike, Ray-Ban, Adidas and
Quicksilver. For more information, call 305-365-9989, or visit during regular business hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; or Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For all your biking needs, look no further than Key Cycling at 328 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 121. In addition to selling Trek and Cannondale bicycles, Key Cycling offers rentals, sales, service, accessories and parts. For more information, call 305-361-0061. Key Pharmacy, meanwhile, covers both the needs and wants of Key Biscayne clientele – the 614 Crandon business is a full-service pharmacy that even offers delivery, and the store also carries a wide variety of luxury cosmetic brands. The pharmacy is staffed by experienced professionals who are always ready to help guests with prescription and over-the-counter medication questions and needs. Meanwhile, Key Pharmacy’s shelves are stocked with the finest in scents and skin care for men and women – including many items which are usually only found in department stores. The store can be reached at 305-361-5445. Stefano’s Wine & Liquor also epitomizes descriptions like “wellstocked” and “top-quality,” providing customers with an extensive selection of wine, champagnes and all premium liquors as well as pate, gourmet cheese, caviar and premium cigars. The store invites clients to “enjoy our selection and have a glass of wine,” hosting wine tastings every Friday and Saturday from 5-8 p.m. at its 328 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 122 location. Stefano’s ships all over the world and offers free delivery, including to hotels, and is experienced in helping clients select wine and spirits for private parties. Open at 10 a.m. daily, Stefano’s can be reached at 305-3617007. If Stefano’s is the place to help plan a party, The Island Shop is a great place to go to buy the perfect hostess gift…or wedding gift, birthday gift, etc. The 654 Crandon shop has “that perfect something” for a friend, family member, child – or yourself. Anyone shopping on the Key for the item that says it all should look no further than The Island Shop – whether it be Godiva chocolates or printings services, the store has it all. For more information, call 305-361-1389. Tinky’s is another gift-giving specialist, wowing residents and visitors with its selection as well as a lovely shopping experience.
ISLAND LIFE | SHOPPING
Local merchants invite residents to “shop local” and guests to check out their unique hometown businesses for a true taste of what makes the Village tick. Don’t rush a trip to Tinky’s – shoppers should take time to browse through everything from new purses to jewelry to hostess presents. Gifts for all occasions are the hallmark of Tinky’s. The shop, located at 608 Crandon Boulevard, can be reached by phone at 305-361-1995.
Off-Island
Right off Key Biscayne at 3202 Coral Way is Sunny South Paint, you home for all your painting needs. Sunny South knows that what matters is fantastic colors that all come in “green”. The Natura brand has no harsh chemicals, no strong odors and has low emissions. For more information, call 305-445-9959.
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When the dinner bell rings in Key Biscayne, it does so in a variety of languages and with aromas from no shortage of exotic cuisines sure to lure residents and tourists out of their own kitchens and into the island’s numerous restaurants. A variety of eateries thrive on the Key, and not just at dinner time – patrons can get their fix of fresh, high-quality breakfast and lunch specialties as well without leaving the Island Paradise. If pizza is what the palate demands, a trip to Archie’s Pizza Café is in order – especially if some members of the dining party would prefer
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pasta, Panini, soups and salads as well as specialties like beef and salmon Carpaccio. Located at 600 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 130, Archie’s is all about using only fresh, homemade ingredients in its signature gourmet pizza, made-to-order salads and more. Pizza dough, sauces, dressings and bread are all made fresh daily. Call 305-365-3141 to speak to the friendly staff at Archie’s. Just down the street from Archie’s is a restaurant that has quickly become one of the island’s hotspots for family gatherings, date nights, reunions of longtime friends and more. Café
Novecento, 620 Crandon Boulevard, is a casual, family-oriented restaurant that offers the perfect blend of eclectic cuisine, a retro-rustic setting and warm ambience. The cuisine at Novecento – learn more by calling 305-362-0900 – is a combination of simple yet tasty Argentinean favorites and French and Italian influences. Novecento offers catering and delivery and is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, as well as Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. At night, the restaurant is one of the most happening locations on Key Biscayne, with a DJ spinning lounge and Latin music.
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f Novecento has Argentinean cuisine covered, Ceviche Bar by Mixtura transports diners to the diverse tastes of Peru. The restaurant, located in Suite 120 of The Galleria shopping center at 328 Crandon, offers a variety of Peruvian specialties to tempt guests’ palates. The menu features appetizers; various causas, a type of potato dumpling; ceviche; tiradito, which is similar to ceviche but shows a Japanese influence; salads and wraps; and traditional Peruvian hot dishes. There is also a kids’ menu for little gastronomes. Take out is an option at Ceviche Bar by Mixtura. The restaurant can be reached at 786-615-2468. While Ceviche Bar by Mixtura proves the exotic is never far away in Key Biscayne, sometimes a person has a hankering for some good, old fashioned down-home cooking. One of the island’s legends, The Donut Gallery, is here to fill the need. Located at 83 Harbor Drive and reachable by phone at 305361-9985, The Donut Gallery Diner was founded in 1972 and quickly became a true Key Biscayne landmark, where people go to get the “scoop” on what’s happening on the island and meet and greet old friends. The diner is home of the world-famous “Ted’s Special,” a breakfast concoction of bacon, ham, cheese, tomato and egg on an open-faced English muffin. If The Donut Gallery is the place to feel like a true “Key Rat,” as the island’s natives like to call themselves, then Fairways on the Key & Parties by Pat, Inc. is the location to channel the Jack Nicklaus in everyone. While not everyone can hit a drive like the Golden Bear, anybody – including non-golfers – can enjoy Fairways on the Key’s beautiful setting at the Crandon Golf Course, 6700 Crandon, while dining on delicious breakfast and lunch classics daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fairways also has a Sunday Brunch; more information is available by calling 305-361-6010. Parties by Pat’s full line of services include coordinating and planning, DJs, florists, limousines, bands, photographers and videographers. More details are available at www.partiesbypat.com. After sampling what Fairways and Parties by Pat have to offer, diners can switch it up once again by enjoying some of the freshest Mexican cuisine around – Kantina Restaurant, 260 Crandon, is a fresh grill serving up authentic, gourmet fare from Mexico. Food at Kantina is always made fresh, and the restaurant offers a lunch special available every Monday through Friday. For the after work crowd, the restaurant hosts a happy hour from 3-6 p.m., when favorites like margaritas, beer, wine, pina coladas and sangria are sure to be flowing.
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Delivery from Kantina is also available. For more information, call 305-361-9100. While Kantina specializes in cuisine from south of the border, another local eatery makes a Point of providing traditional European cuisine – Puntino, which means “Point” in Italian, offers an authentic taste of Italy just around the corner. The restaurant, located at 260 Crandon, Suite 29/30 and reachable by phone at 305-361-6252, is an eclectically-decorated, two-story getaway that’s all about homemade.
A variety of eateries thrive on the Key, and not just at dinner time – patrons can get their fix of fresh, highquality breakfast and lunch specialties as well without leaving the Island Paradise.
Everything from pasta to dessert is made fresh, and is available for both indoor and outdoor dining, early or late. And if that’s not enough, the restaurant’s sister operation – Puntino Pizzeria, located at 260 Crandon, Suite 35 – is the home on the Key for real Italian pizza cooked to perfection in a wood oven. Puntino Pizzeria can be reached at 305361-1234. If Puntino is always on Point for those with a taste for Italian, so too is Vito’s Restaurant, one of the island’s long-standing favorites at 180 Crandon, Suite 109. When the chef/owner is on site greeting guests and cooking genuine traditional Italian cuisine, a diner knows they’re somewhere special – and that is exactly what every visitor will experience when they take a seat at Vito’s Restaurant. Vito’s offers friend and family nightly specials, and catering is available. For more information, call 305-365-2299. Another local restaurant is not only a great place to eat out, it’s a great place to shop for gourmet meals cooked at home – because the staff at the Golden Hog believe you don’t need to be a professional chef to make delicious, healthy food; you just need the right ingredients. The Golden Hog at 91 Harbor Drive offers artisanal cheeses, handmade pastas, fresh produce, gourmet food items, specialty deli meats, salads, made-to-order sandwiches and more, all of the highest quality and made from natural ingredients. Staff is always available to answer questions and offer advice. Catering, delivery and both pre-made and a la carte beach and boat baskets are also available. For more information, call 305-361-1300.
KEY BISCAYNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ACCOMMODATIONS
Coral Reef of Key Biscayne Juan Saavedra 303-305 Galen Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 924-1980 jpsaavedra@keybiscayneapt.com www.keybiscayneapt.com Hotel Urbano at Brickell Bridgett Dadd 2500 Brickell Ave Miami, FL 33129 (305) 854-2070 reservations@hotelurbano.com www.hotelurbanomiami.com
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami Derek Flint 455 Grand Bay Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-4500 Miakb.leads@ritzcarlton.com www.ritzcarlton.com/keybiscayne Silver Sands Beach Resort Maria Rodriquez 301 Ocean Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5441 Info@SilverSandsBeachResort.net www.silversandsbeachresort.net
ACCOUNTING
Kaufman, Rossin & Co. Lisa Kahn Grossman 2699 S Bayshore Dr Miami, FL 33133 (305) 858-5600 lgrossman@KaufmanRossin.com www.kaufmanrossin.com
Lancaster & Reed LLC Sherry Reed 50 W Mashta Dr #6 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1014 www.lancaster-cpas.com
ACUPUNCTURE & ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
Paul Malavenda Acupuncture Paul Malavenda 2150 NW 21 Street Miami, FL 33142 (305) 443-1103 Pmalavenda@gmail.com www.livewithoutpain.net
BUSINESS DIRECTORY Paula Petry, PHD Paula Petry 1111 Crandon Blvd #A303 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 807-7594 paula@paulapetry.com www.paulapetry.com
Village Architects of Key Biscayne Inc Marianne De La Fuente 104 Crandon Blvd #424 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5335 info@villagearchitects.com www.villagearchitects.com
AIR CONDITIONING
ART GALLERIES & CUSTOM FRAMING
TwinHearts OM, LLC Monica Viehweg 240 Crandon Blvd #207 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-7300 info@twinheartsom.com www.twinheartsom.com
Air Zone Mechanical Belgrabe Plasencia 16600 NW 54 Ave #3 Hialeah, FL 33014 (305) 556-7667 airzoneac@bellsouth.net www.airzoneac.com Lic #CAC1814226
Cooling Controls, Inc. Yoel Blanco 11265 SW 47th Terr Miami, FL 33165 (305) 226-8651 info@coolingcontrolsinc.com www.coolingcontrolsinc.com Lic #CMC1249385
ARCHITECTS
Atelier Akari Architecture Juliana Touma 734 Michigan Avenue # 2 Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (800) 371-2965 info@atelierakari.com www.atelierakari.com
Berenblum Busch Architecture, Inc. Gustavo Berenblum 848 Brickell Ave # 625 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 379-9994 info@berenblumbusch.com www.berenblumbusch.com Borroto Architecture & Planning Wilfredo Borroto, AIA 180 Crandon Blvd #103 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1161 borroto@blbg.cc Ch2 Design Corp Gabriel Chavarria 1800 SW 1st. Ave #606 Miami, FL 33129 (305) 495-5536 gabriel@ch2d.com www.ch2d.com
The Weber Studio Thomas Weber 104 Crandon Blvd #414 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9935 inquiries@weberstudiomiami.com www.weberstudiomiami.com
Commenoz Gallery Naydu Commenoz 328 Crandon Blvd #218+219 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7052 naydu@me.com www.commenozgallery.net
ATTORNEYS
Ellen von Geyso, P.A. Ellen von Geyso 200 Crandon Blvd #360 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-0325 info@vongeyso.com www.vongeyso.com
Historic Virginia Beach Park Michelle Swaby-Smith 4020 Virginia Beach Dr Miami, FL 33149 (305) 960-4600 www.virginiakeybeachpark.net
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center Theodora Long 6767 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6767 Info@biscaynenaturecenter.org www.BiscayneNatureCenter.org
Miami Seaquarium Eric Eimstad 4400 Rickenbacker Cswy Miami, FL 33149 (305) 361-5705 guestservices@msq.com www.miamiseaquarium.com The Stonehenge Project Gary Levine 801 S. Federal Highway Hollywood, FL 33020 (305) 300-3733 oceanlifedirect@gmail.com
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
KB Mobil Rafael Sassone Law Office of Marili Cancio Johnson PA 38 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Marili Cancio (305) 361-7075 1395 Brickell Ave #800 Miami, FL 33131 Paradise Shell (305) 200-8696 Karen Llorente marili.cancio@cjelaw.com 70 Crandon Blvd www.cjelaw.com Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Sala and Gomez, P.A. (305) 361-8565 A. Rosemary Sala 260 Crandon Blvd #14 BANKING/FINANCIAL Key Biscayne, FL 33149 SERVICES (305) 361-0105 mail@salagomezpa.com BB&T Bank www.salagomezpa.com Shayna Varkas 600 Crandon Blvd ATTRACTIONS Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6451 Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park svarkas@bbandt.com 1200 S Crandon Blvd www.bbt.com Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5811 www.floridastateparks.org/capeflorida/ Citibank Alice Campos Crandon Park 84 Crandon Blvd 6747 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2780 (305) 361-5421 Alice.campos@citi.com www.miamidade.gov/parks www.citibank.com
Espirito Santo Bank Noel Wallin 1395 Brickell Ave. 4th Floor Miami, FL 33131 (305) 347-8300 nwallin@esbf.com www.esbf.com
Home Federal Bank of Hollywood Robert Brookes 900 N. Federal Highway Hallendale, FL 33009 (305) 297-7601 brookes@hfbfl.com JP Morgan Chase Henry Moran 320 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 913-0223 henry.moran@chase.com www.chase.com Northern Trust Bank Mary Prado 328 Crandon Blvd #101 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-2000 mtp2@ntrs.com www.northerntrust.com
SunTrust Bank Margarite Nelson 520 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-7337 Margarite.nelson@suntrust.com www.suntrust.com U.S. Century Bank Arturo Fundora 260 Crandon Blvd #51 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-8334 aefundora@uscentury.com www.uscentury.com
TotalBank Annelise Ferrer 800 Brickell, #800 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 982-3105 amustelier@totalbank.com
BEAUTY PARLORS – See Hair & Nails
BICYCLE SALES & RENTALS
Key Cycling Sergio Masch 328 Crandon Blvd #121 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0061 keycycling@aol.com www.keycycling.com
Mangrove Cycles Bill Durham 260 Crandon Blvd #6 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5555 www.mangrovecycles.com
UltrabikeX James Caballero 61 Harbor Drive Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 953-5612 info@ultrabikex.net www.ultrabikex.net
BOAT RENTAL & CHARTER – See also Fishing Charters Club Nautico Greg Love 4000 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9217 www.clubnauticousa.com
BUSINESS OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS
CompuPay Michele Colon 3540 Lakeside Dr Miramar, FL 33027 (561) 385-1720 michelecolon@compupay.com www.compupay.com
BUSINESS SERVICES/ SHIPPING
Key Postal and Business Center Mark Baxter BARS AND 77 Harbor Dr ENTERTAINMENT Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-0965 Rumbar mail@keypostalservices.com The Ritz-Carlton Miami, Key Biscayne www.keypostalservices.com 455 Grand Bay Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 CATERING & VENUES (305) 365-1242 Parties by Pat Dunes Jose Martinez 455 Grand Bay Dr 6700 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-4500 (305) 361-6010 jose@partiesbypat.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY Co&Ec Catering Com. Oliver Lastreto 611 Forrest Drive #118 Miami Springs, FL 33166 (786) 387-5458 info@coecatering.com www.coecatering.com
Ocean Club Catering & Community Association Jean Pierre Decrequy 795 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1101 JDecrequy@oceanclubkeybiscayne.org www.oceanclubkeybiscayne.org
CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE AT&T Authorized Retailer: ElectronicTalk Juan Elias 57 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0107 electronictalk@att.net CHIROPRACTORS
Dr. Alan Creed Alan Creed 1427 Ponce De Leon Blvd Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 365-7988 drcreed@earthlink.net www.dralancreed.com
Key Biscayne Chiropractic, Inc Dr. Gary Robertson 240 Crandon Blvd # 203 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 640-5645 drrobertson@miamiback.com www.chiropractorkeybiscayne.com
CHURCHES – see Religious Services CLOTHING
Boheme Edit Meurrens 650 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7474
Casting Boutique Valerie Levy 260 Crandon Blvd #41 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-9797 castingboutique@gmail.com
Metta Loving Kindness Jessica De Linares 200 Crandon Blvd., Suite 102 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-1234 www.mettalovingkindness.com
Lombaggi Knitwear, Inc. Luciana Lavaggi de Lombardi 104 Crandon Blvd # 315 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 989-2169 lombaggi@bellsouth.net www.lombaggi.com Pretty Boutique Saeed Shoraka 328 Crandon Blvd #110 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2855
COMPUTER SERVICES
Key Computers Jorge Linares 800 Crandon Blvd #103 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-8608 jorge@keycomputertech.com www.keycomputertech.com
CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS & MANAGEMENT
Club Tower Condominium Association Paulette Bailey 785 Crandon Blvd #101 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9975 pbaileyct@comcast.net Commodore Club West Niurka Muñoz 155 Ocean Lane Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7316
Key Colony Homeowner’s Association Antonio Camejo 235 Crandon Blvd #6 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6242 www.keycolonyhoa.org Mar Azul Condominium Association Ileana Lopez 600 Grapetree Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5003 marazul1@bellsouth.net www.marazulcondominium.com
Michele and Associates C.A.M. Michele Estevez 260 Crandon Blvd, Suite 55 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-3262 michele@micheleandassociates.com www.micheleandassociates.com The Emerald Bay at Key Colony David Thompson 151 Crandon Blvd MM 1252 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6947 www.theemeraldbay.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY CONSTRUCTION/ CONTRACTORS/ DEVELOPERS
Brio Construction Group Inc Jonath Carbonell 7640 SW 66 Ave South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 662-1913 jcarbonell@brioconstruction.com CGC1513154 Capriccio Jose Carbonell 7640 SW 66 Ave South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 662-1913 jcarbonell@capricciocorp.com Lic #97BS00209 Caribbean Construction & Development Roberto Porcari 181 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 785-8250 rporcari@aol.com Lic#CBC047616
Cobo Construction Corp. Alex Cobo 240 Crandon Blvd #247 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6783 info@coboconstruction.com www.coboconstruction.com Lic #CGC1506474
Constructive Consulting Services Jose Matos 240 Crandon Blvd #112 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-3727 info@ccsgcontractors.com www.ccsgcontractors.com Lic #521757-5 Consultatio Real Estate Marcos Maderna 1395 Brickell Ave #950 Miami, FL 33131 (786) 414-2900 www.consultatio.com.ar
Island Construction Group Juan Reyes 328 Crandon Blvd #227 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-8887 islandplumbing@bellsouth.net Lic #CBC060035 Sigma Builders Guillermo Kubler 2000 Island Boulevard #707 Aventura, FL 33160 (305) 934-3421 gkubler@sigmabuilders.net www.sigmabuildersllc.com Lic #CBC1256155
Tompkins Construction, Inc. Will Tompkins 345 W. Enid Dr. Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 904-1164 will@tompkinsconstruct.com www.tompkinsconstruct.com Lic #CGC518571
Zambrano Orthodontists Jaime Zambrano 969 Crandon Blvd L’Esplanade Mall Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 567-2772 crazam@bellsouth.net www.miamidadeorthodontist.com
Jurakan International Corporation Adrian Rene Czahar 50 W Mashta Dr #3 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0871 Erol.rodriguez@jurakan.com www.jurakan.com
DOMESTIC SERVICE UPSCALE
CONSULTING FIRM
CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Ali Bibeau 701 Brickell Ave #2700 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 539-3076 webmaster@gmcvb.com www.gmcvb.com
COSMETICS DISTRIBUTION Menscience Androceuticals Cristina Sanchez 319 NW 25th Street Miami, FL 33127 (305) 361-0994 orders@menscience.com www.menscience.com
DENTISTS & ORTHODONTISTS
Contemporary Orthodontics Judy Santiago 500 Brickell Ave #M-204 Miami, FL 33131 (786) 220-7802 dryezji@orthodonticsinmiami.com www.orthodonticsinmiami.com The Dental Connection Glenn Abrahmsohn 260 Crandon Blvd #31 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0778
Neil A. Friedman, DMD, PA Yoyi Fortich 969 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2096 www.keybiscaynesmiles.com Jaime J. Vergara, DDS Jaime Vergara 328 Crandon Blvd #220 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-8002 vergaradds@aol.com
DOCTORS – see Physicians
AMS Upscale Services Mike Segal 1835 E Hallandale Beach Blvd #362 Hallandale, FL 33009 (305) 891-3600 segal@amsupscale.com www.amsupscale.com
DRY CLEANERS & LAUNDRY Key Dry Cleaners Faryal Siddiqkara 180 Crandon Blvd #105+106 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-1135
EDUCATION
Child Educare Davy Choumille 1219 Tangier St Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 331-5479 davy@child-educare.com www.child-educare.com
Immaculata-La Salle High School Kim Keraitis, SMA 3601 S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 (305) 854-2334 principal@lasallehighschool.com www.lasallehighschool.com
Key Biscayne Community Church & Day School Diane Cellura 355 Glenridge Rd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2411 kbcommunitychurch@hotmail.com www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com Key Biscayne Community School K-8 Silvia Tarafa 150 W McIntyre St Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5418 starafa@dadeschools.net keybiscayne.dadeschools.net
Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church School Anabolena Dubocq 160 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2058 school@kbpc.org www.kbpc.org
PREPWORKS Tracy Ortega 604 Crandon Blvd #201 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2400 info@prepworks2400.com www.prepworks2400.com Saint Agnes Academy Susana Rivera 122 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-3245 srivera@stakb.org www.stakb.org
St. Christopher’s Montessori School Rev. Dr. Mary Ellen Cassini 95 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5080 rrojas@stchriskb.org www.stchriskb.org The Pankey Institute Ricki Braswell One Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 428-5500 info@pankey.org www.pankey.org
University of Miami Rosenstiel School Carla Lovinsky 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 421-4000 clovinsky@rsmas.miami.edu www.rsmas.miami.edu
ELECTRICIANS
Keylite Electric Service Steven Hellmers PO Box 711 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-3481 keylite@gmail.com Lic #ER13013387
ENERGY SAVINGS
Energy Sheriffs Miami Dade Gabriella Giacomello 104 Crandon Blvd #316-317 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 748-4179 esmd@energysheriffs.com www.EnergySheriffs.com
Vosges of America Corp. Gamel Badreg 260 Crandon Blvd #32 PMB-266 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 860-8266 vostecs@aol.com
ENTERTAINMENT
Brickell Bay Entertainment Company John Barosso 2000 Ponce de Leon Blvd 6th Floor Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 670-6000 abcupusa@gmail.com Sylvia Bennett Entertainment Sylvia Bennett 881 Ocean Drive, Suite 18-D Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7631 sylvia@sylviabennett.com www.sylviabennett.com EXECUTIVE AND LIFE COACHING
PebbleJam Leadership Coaching and Consulting Zita Delevic 260 Crandon Blvd., Suite 32 #247 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 393-9229 zita@pebblejam.com www.pebblejam.com
FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Axa Advisors Glen Von Hartz 151 Crandon Blvd #929 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 670-8580 august.vonhartz@axa-advisors.com
www.aglenvonhartz.myaxa-advisors.com
EFG Capital Maria Luisa De Jesus 200 Crandon Blvd #109 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 482-8000 marialuisa.dejesus@efgcapital.com www.efgcapital.com
FISHING & SAILING CHARTERS – see also Boat Rentals
Charter Boat Sonny Boy Frank Godwin 4000 Crandon Blvd Crandon Marina Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2217 frank@sonnyboyssportfishing.com www.sonnyboysportfishing.com My Girls Charters Richard Armesto 4000 Crandon Blvd Crandon Marina Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 606-0642 armestor@comcast.net www.mygirlscharters.com
FITNESS & HEALTH
Elite World Health Brittany Gonzalez 3250 NE 1st Ave #305 Miami, FL 33137 bgonzalez@eliteworldhealth.com www.eliteworldhealth.com FMKidz.com Nohelia Siddons Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 469-0564 nohelia74@yahoo.com www.fmkidz.com
Inner Strength Studios Sangode Lowe 660 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 710-0756 www.innerstrengthstudios.net L110290 HS9173
Synergy Private Gym Stephanie Rodriguez 328 Crandon Blvd #210 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-5934 www.synergyfitnessmiami.com Yoga Center of Key Biscayne Molly Asebey-Birkholm 971 Crandon Blvd #911 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 613-9105 info@yogacenterkb.com www.yogacenterkb.com
FLOOD, FIRE & MOLD RESTORATION
National Disaster Solutions, Inc Leanne Borza 1213 South 30th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020 (954) 964-2906 LBorza@ndsrecovery.com www.ndsrecovery.com Servpro of South Miami Miles Early 12441 SW 130 St Miami, FL 33186 (305) 269-8900 pat@servpro9135.com www.ServproSouthMiami.com Lic #5295190
GAS STATIONS – see Automotive GIFT STORES
The Island Shop Ana Maria Arismendi 654 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1389 info@theislandshop.com www.theislandshop.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Tinky’s Gift Shop Mirta Macia 608 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1995 tinkys@bellsouth.net
GOLF CARTS
KB Green-EZGO Golfcarts Romain Bignon 800 Crandon Blvd #200 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-3766 Kbgreen800@gmail.com www.kbgreen.com Key Carts Juan Planas 201 SW 2nd Ave Florida City, FL 33034 (305) 245-0343 info@keycarts.com www.keycarts.com
GOVERNMENT
Village of Key Biscayne John Gilbert 88 W McIntyre St Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-5500 info@keybiscayne.fl.gov www.keybiscayne.fl.gov
GRAPHIC DESIGNS – see Printing GREEN ENGINEERING
D Squared Engineering Derek Duzoglou 328 Crandon Blvd #206 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 351-3673 info@d-squaredengineering.com www.d-squaredengineering.com
GROCERY STORES & GOURMET FOODS
The Golden Hog Sonia Sanz 91 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1300 thegoldenhog91@gmail.com www.thegoldenhogmarket.com
HAIR AND NAIL CARE D’Luna Beauty & Spa Sandra Luna 260 Crandon Blvd #C12 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 452-1236
Ceci’s Hair & Spa Martha Ramos 604 Crandon Blvd #204 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-8399 cecishairspa@hotmail.com
Maria’s Hair Salon Maria Tejeda 328 Crandon Blvd #213-214 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-8861 Trini Studio Trini 660 Crandon Blvd #108 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 753-8187 info@triniinprivate.com www.triniinprivate.com
HANDBAG STORE
I.M.7 Carlos Fernandez 328 Crandon Blvd #212 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 536-4724 info@ismachseven.com www.ismachseven.com
HARDWARE & LUMBER STORES Ace, Key Biscayne Hardware 800 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2118 Shell Lumber & Hardware Jesus Guzman 2733 SW 27 Ave Miami, FL 33133 (305) 856-6401 kelli@shelllumber.com www.shelllumber.com
HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
Arsi Care Group, LLC Fernando Arciniega 2050 Coral Way #203 Miami, FL 33145 (305) 854-3234 fernando@arsicaregroup.com www.arsicaregroup.com
Synergy Home Health Care Lucia Robelo 6855 SW 81 St #2101 Miami, FL 33143 (786) 888-0379 lrobelo@synergyhcare.com www.synergyhomecare.com/miami Visiting Angels Anthony Acevedo 9990 SW 77 Ave #328 Miami, FL 33156 (305) 728-3153 aacevedo@visitingangels.com www.visitingangels.com
HOSPITAL/EMERGENCY ROOM Mercy Hospital Barbara Simmons, CEO 3663 South Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133 (305) 854-4400 www.mercymiami.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY HOTELS – see Accomodations IMPORT/EXPORTER
Crown Global Corporation Rodrigo Lima 104 Crandon #409 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-7811 rlima@ugbp.com www.ugbp.com
INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES Coastal Insurance Group Arturo Hoyo 150 Westward Dr Miami Springs, FL 33166 (305) 887-5999 cig@coastalinsgroup.com www.coastalinsgroup.com
First Solution Insurance Joseph Janulionis 6530 Coral Way Miami, FL 33155 (305) 667-6530 info@firstsolutioninsurance.com www.firstsolutioninsurance.com Julian Goldstein and Associates Julian Goldstein, CLU & ChFC 2730 SW 3 Ave #201 Miami, FL 33129 (305) 858-8734 juliangoldstein@bellsouth.net www.juliangoldstein.com Luis Insurance Margie Luis 6851 Bird Road Miami, FL 33155 (305) 667-7700 mmluis@luisinsurance.com Mara Santalla Mara Santalla Key Biscayne, FL 33140 (786) 357-9363 marasantalla@yahoo.es www.fairchildfs.com
Colors of Design Group Inc Margaret van Puffelen Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 303-2932 margaretmarart@aol.com www.colorsofdesigngroup.com Interiors by Studio South Bonnie & Carol Craiglow 104 Crandon Blvd #100 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5910
Lorena Interiors Lorena Aboado 2101 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33129 (305) 283-4563 lorena@lorenainteriors.com www.lorenainteriors.com
Neuhaus Designs LLC Ines Neuhaus 50 W. Mashta, Suite 4 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-9038 ines@neuhausdesignsllc.com www.neuhausdesignsllc.com
Organize Miami Denise Leigh 77 Harbor Drive #63 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 421-7252 denise@organizemiami.com www.organizemiami.com
INTERIOR MANUFACTURER Genesis Yachtline Roberto Lottini 240 Crandon Blvd #210 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7047 r.lottini@genesisyachtline.com genesisyachtline.com
INTERNET ADVERTISING
National Marketing Group Services, Inc. Michael Gonzalez 7705 NW 48 Street Suite 100 Doral, FL 33166 305 592-9926 michael@mynmgs.com www.mynmgs.com
KeyBiscayners.com Karen Levison Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-5110 Info@keybiscayners.com www.keybiscayners.com
Casa Grande Design Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa 797 Crandon Blvd #854 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-0208 ursulatarafa@aol.com www.casagrande-group.com/
Keybis Portal Juan Castro 129 E. Enid Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 juancasoli@keybis.net www.keybis.net
INTERIOR DESIGNERS
INTERNET MARKETING & MEDIA
VizRED Digital and Social Media Blanca Mejia 1825 Ponce De Leon Blvd #136 Coral Gables, 33134 (305) 710-1311 blanca@vizred.com vizred.com WelcomeToMiami.com Elizabeth Bennett 400 Ponce de Leon #470 Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 648-6898 info@welcometomiami.com www.welcometomiami.com
INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICE – see also Financial Consultants
Key Capital Advisors Incorporated Andrew de Araujo 350 Woodcrest Rd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-5164 andrew@keycapitaladvisors.com www.keycapitaladvisors.com
JEWELRY STORES
Diamonds on the Key Christina Termine 104 Crandon Blvd. Suite 421A Key Executive Building Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 851-1460 christinatermine@aol.com www.diamondsonthekey.com SABBIA Fine Jewelry Deborah Friedmann 455 Grand Bay Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-4570 www.sabbia.com
Santayana Jewelers of K.B. Elena Santayana 640 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2786 www.santayana.com
LANDSCAPING
Exoticscape, Inc. Mercedes Porcari 181 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 785-8256 rporcari@aol.com LANUAGE SCHOOLS
Key Languages Cassia Silva 800 Crandon Blvd #101 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-5530 info@keylang.com www.keylang.com
LAWYERS – see Attorneys LIMOUSINE HIRE
All Chauffeurs Connections Peter Quinan 1055 NW 21 Ct Miami, FL 33125 (305) 606-5667 info@allchauffeursconnections.com allchauffeursconnections.com Lic #60168
LIQUOR STORE
Stefano’s Wine & Liquor Mike Menendez 328 Crandon Blvd #122+123 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7007
MAPS
Miami Maps- Key Biscayne & Brickell Map Marshall Steingold 7751 SW 185 St Miami, FL 33157 (305) 787-9831 ms@miamimaps.com www.miamimaps.com
MARINAS
Rickenbacker Marina Aabad Melwani 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1900 rickenba@bellsouth.net www.rickenbackermarina.com
MARINE & DOCK CONSTRUCTION
Dock and Marine Construction Glen Larson 752 NE 79 St Miami, FL 33138 (305) 751-9911 Lic #E410
MARTIAL ARTS
Miloki Flow | Jiu-Jitsu & Movement Ricardo Bayona 200 Crandon Blvd Suite 103 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (310) 904-3415 milokiflow@gmail.com www.milokiflow.com RDCA Academy of Martial Arts Robert Duzoglou 328 Crandon Blvd #206 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-0120 senseirobert@rdcamma.com www.rdcamma.com
MEDICAL CLINIC
Mount Sinai Key Biscayne Iliana Acevedo 200 Crandon Blvd #300 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 674-2599 iacevedo@msmc.com www.msmc.com
MORTGAGE SERVICES
Magellan International Mortgage Maria Somarriba 260 Crandon Blvd #9 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2323 somarribamaria@yahoo.com Mayling Nunez, Equity Express Mortgage Mayling Nunez 260 Crandon Blvd #17 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-8844 mayling@equityexpress.net
MUSIC LESSONS & RECORDING STUDIO
Center Tone Music School and Recording Studio Luis Gonzalez 937 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7355 centertone@mac.com www.centertone.net
NEWSPAPERS
The Islander News Nancye Ray 104 Crandon Blvd #301 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-3333 www.islandernews.com
OFFICE RENTALS
Key Biscayne Office Centre Viridian Barbeito 240 Crandon Blvd #101 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-1929 vbarbeito@platinumequity.com
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Michael Landau Michael Landau 260 Crandon Blvd #44 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7455 eyedockb@aol.com
International Opticians Ronald Pelletier 2264 Coral Way Miami, FL 33145 (305) 854-6191 intlopt@bellsouth.net www.internationalopticians.biz
ORGANIZATIONS - COMMUNITY & CIVIC
Act4Me Foundation Maida Berberian-Bignon 260 Crandon Blvd #32.222 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 390-1172 contact@act4me.org www.act4me.org American Cancer Society / Relay For Life Susana Onoro 8095 NW 12 St #200 Doral, FL 33126 (305) 779-2877 Wendy.viciana@cancer.org www.cancer.org
Brickell and KB Moms Victoria Kenny 1541 Brickell Ave #C2505 Miami, FL 33129 (305) 801-4431 info@brickellandkbmoms.com www.brickellandkbmoms.com
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce Mary Arnaud Po Box 310038 Miami, FL 33231 (305) 579-9030 baccf@brazilchamber.org www.brazilchamber.org
British American Business Council Miami Ilaria Cunningham 501 Brickell Key Dr #410 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 377-0992 execdir@babcmiami.com www.babcmiami.com Dolphin Aid America Kirsten Kuhnert 881 Ocean Dr #15F Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 210-2454 dolphinaid@aol.com www.dolphinaid.org
Dragon Boat Club of Miami, Inc. Hammy Garzon 121 Crandon Blvd #154 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 663-6691 info@dbclubmiami.com www.dbclubmiami.com/
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY
FICPA Educational Foundation Jason Zaborske 325 W. College Ave Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 224-2727 edfound@ficpa.org www.ficpa.org/edfoundation Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade Committee Michele Estevez 50 West Mashta #3 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 458-2618 www.kb4.org
Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center Kathye Susnjer 88 W McIntyre St #100 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5207 info@keybiscaynechamber.org www.keybiscaynechamber.org
Key Biscayne Community Foundation Melissa McCaughan-White 50 West Mashta Dr #3 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2770 info@keybiscaynefoundation.org www.keybiscaynefoundation.org Key Biscayne Historical & Heritage Society Bob Bristol 200 Crandon Blvd #360 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1301 kbhistory@gmail.com www.kbhistory.org
The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Stephen Takach PO Box 490174 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1766 kbrotary@mac.com www.rotaryclubofkeybiscayne.org
PAINT & INTERIOR DECOR
Sunny South Paint & Decor Lino Alvarez 3202 Coral Way Miami, FL 33145 (305) 445-9959 las@thepaintersstore.com www.sunnysouthpaintco.com
PERSONAL SERVICES/ERRAND SERVICE PersonalGofer LLC Ernesto Bethencourt 1121 Crandon Blvd #E107 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 349-3416 support@personalgofer.com www.personalgofer.com
Senior Citizen LifeStyle Changes, LLC Beatriz Barrios 4540 SW 62nd Ct Miami, FL 33155 (786) 224-8489 sclifestylechanges@gmail.com www.seniorcitizenlifestylechanges.com
PERSONAL TRAINERS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; see Health & Fitness
PEST CONTROL SERVICES
Pest Police Exterminating Antonio Pandal 97 NW 47 Ct Miami, FL 33126 (305) 443-2091 www.pestpoliceexterminating.com Key Biscayne Pest Control Omar Rodriguez Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5858
PET CARE
KB Pet Service Jill Stephens 159 East Enid Drive Key Biscayne, FL 33149 305-361-0102 jill@kbpetservice.com www.kbpetservice.com
PHARMACY
Key Pharmacy Marc Port 614 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5445
PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY Sherry Cowan Photography Sherry Cowan Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9305 sherrycowanphoto@aol.com www.sherrycowan.com
PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Jaller Raad Rehab Center Alfredo Zayas 943 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-6776 jallerraad@aol.com
Key Biscayne Physical Therapy Ron Yacoub 240 Crandon Blvd #202 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 464-5930 ronyacoub@aol.com www.keybiscaynept.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY PHYSICIANS
Island Clinic @ Key Biscayne Carmen Ortiz-Butcher 967 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-8222 www.theislandclinic.com A. Ruben Caride, MD, PA Ruben Caride 30 W. Mashta Drive #300 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-1114 carider@bellsouth.net www.mdvip.com/drcaride
PHYSICIANS GASTROENTEROLOGIST
Iskandarani, Dr. Marwan Mayra Perez 65 NW 168 St North Miami Beach, FL 33169 (305) 653-6365 PHYSICIANS HEMATOLOGY, ONCOLOGY
De Mayolo, Jorge Antunez MD, FACP Hall, Veronica 3659 S Miami Ave #2001 Miami, FL 33133 (305) 854-8801 www.ams-ohrc.com PHYSICIANS - PEDIATRICS Key Biscayne Pediatrics, P.A. Bertran, Dr Jorge 604 Crandon Blvd #202 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7979 Dr. Ramon A. Guevara Guevara, Ramon 240 Crandon Blvd #212 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6232
PHYSICIANS - PLASTIC SURGERY Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Leal – Khouri, Dr Susana 580 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-8200 www.miamidermatologycenter.com John Martin, MD Cosmetic & Facial Surgery Martin, Dr John 2912 Douglas Road Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 444-5950 www.johnmartinmd.com Miami Plastic Surgery Kelly, Dr Michael 8940 N Kendall Dr #903E Miami, FL 33176 (305) 595-2969 info@miamiplasticsurgery.com www.miamiplasticsurgery.com
Carlos E. Wiegering, MD Maribel Porth 3659 S Miami Ave #5003 Miami, FL 33133 (305) 858-4366 cewiegering@msn.com www.wiegeringplasticsurgery.com
PHYSICIANS - PSYCHOLOGY Robin Raina Benjamin, LCSW, PsyA Robin Benjamin 240 Crandon Blvd #288 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 586-6755 robin@robinrainabenjamin.com www.robinrainabenjamin.com
Rodriguez-Albizu Group Teresa Albizu, Ed.D. 601 Brickell Key Dr Suite 700 Miami, FL 33131 (786) 609-6580 talbizu@rodriguezalbizugroup.com www.rodriguezalbizugroup.com
Island Plumbing Co. Luis Bergouignan 328 Crandon Blvd #227 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2929 islandplumbing@bellsouth.net Lic #CFC044147 Sleuth Plumbing Technologies Nick Timpone 4980 SW 52nd St #112 Davie, FL 33314 954-792-2828 nick@sleuthpt.com www.sleuthpt.com Lic #CFC58001
POOLS-CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
PHYSICIANS – WOMENS IMAGING
Regency Pool and Spa of Florida Rafael Imbert 6507 NW 13 Ct Plantation, FL 33313 (954) 583-7373 regenpool@aol.com www.regencypool.com
PIANO LESSONS
George Earl Graphics & Printing George Earl 929 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0837 geo@geprint.net www.GEprint.net
Nilza Kallos, MD Nilza Kallos 7000 SW 62 Ave PH-A South Miami, FL 33143 (305) 665-2223 rpetisco@yahoo.com www.digitalbreasthealthcenter.com The Key Biscayne Piano Academy Amarylli Fridegotto 240 Crandon Blvd # 246 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 608-3869 info@kbpianoacademy.com www.kbpianoacademy.com
PLUMBERS
All Pro Plumbing Septic & Sewer Barry Teixeira 2700 NW 27 Ave Miami, FL 33142 (305) 635-3002 allpross@bellsouth.net www.allprosepticandsewerinc.com Lic #CFC1427464 Bay Plumbing George Feliciano 3029 SW 28 St Miami, FL 33133 (305) 446-8141 info@bayplumbingco.com www.bayplumbingco.com Lic #CFC057007
Coral Reef Plumbing Osvaldo Leon 7290 NW 8 St Miami, FL 33126 (305) 361-6769 coralreef@coralreefplumbing.com www.coralreefplumbing.com Lic #CFC1426671
PRINTING & GRAPHIC DESIGN
International Assets Doug Tyrrell 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 421-4184 info@iadigitalprint.com iadigitalprint.com
Nora Camejo Graphic and Web Page Design Nora Camejo 260 Crandon Blvd #32-PMB499 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7064 ncamejo@bellsouth.net www.designonegraphics.com
Sir Speedy Printing & Marketing - Midtown Julio Bielich 2601 NE 2 Ave Miami, FL 33137 (305) 573-2416 Sirspeedy5502@yahoo.com www.sirspeedy.com/miami-midtown The Formsman Jocelyn Brewster-Koch 244 SW 6th St Miami, FL 33130 (786) 339-4135 jocelyn@theformsman.com www.theformsman.com
PRIVATE CLUBS
Key Biscayne Beach Club Mike O’Brien 685 Ocean Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2813 keybbc@aol.com Key Biscayne Yacht Club Mike Byrne 180 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9171 receptionist@kbyc.org www.kbyc.org
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Wragg & Casas Ray Wragg 1000 Brickell Ave #215 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 372-1234 info@wraggcasas.com www.wraggcasas.com
PUBLICATIONS - BOOK
The Official Miami Book, Visually Speaking Kiko Ricote 3001 SW 28th Lane Coconut Grove, FL 33133 (305) 448-3283 www.officialmiamibook.com
REALTORS
A.D.C. Florida Investments Adriana Spitale 31 SE 5th Street, Suite C U 401 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 301-2271 adrianasp@bellsouth.net www.adcmiamihousesandcondos.com Audry Ross Team Audry Ross 355 Alhambra Circle #950 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 960-2571 aross@miamirealestate.com www.miamirealestate.com Ana Collongette 355 Alhambra Circle #950 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 960-2574 anac@miamirealestate.com www.miamirealestate.com
Jorge Mendez 355 Alhambra Circle #950 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 607-0380 jorge@miamirealestate.com www.miamirealestate.com
Cervera Real Estate Filo Cantillana 634 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0099 keybiscayneadmin@cervera.com www. cervera.com
REALTORS CONTINUED
Veronica Cervera 634 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0099 keybiscayneadmin@cervera.com www.cervera.com Blanquita Rivero 634 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 385-3255 keybiscayne@cervera.com www.cervera.com Anuca Valverde 634 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 avalverde@cervera.com www.cervera.com Jessika Gomez 634 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 355-7504 jessikag@realtor.com www.JessikaGomez.com
Coldwell Banker Diane Regalado Kammerer 328 Crandon Blvd #127 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5722 diane.kammerer@floridamoves.com www.floridamoves.com Chris Kruger 328 Crandon Blvd #127 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 215-0071 cknole30@aol.com www.floridamoves.com/chris.kruger Joan McCaughan 328 Crandon Blvd #127 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 775-8230 jmcckb@aol.com www.jm10.com
Lucia Morales 328 Crandon Blvd #127 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 317-6655 Lucia.morales@floridamoves.com www.floridamoves.com/lucia.morales Betty C. Portuondo 328 Crandon Blvd #127 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 469-7147 Betboop2000@aol.com
www.floridamoves.com/betty.portuondo
Engel & Voelkers Miami-Key Biscayne Oliver Ruiz 328 Crandon Blvd #116 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 702-0016 Oliver.ruiz@evusa.com www.evmiami.com
Thomas Hofmann 328 Crandon Blvd #116 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 370-5537 Thomas.hofmann@evmiami.com www.evmiami.com Magdalena Tomasino 328 Crandon Blvd #116 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 803-7840 Magdalena.tomasino@evusa.com www.miami.evusa.com
eRealty International James Salas James Salas 260 Crandon Blvd #49 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 300-6764 James.salas@hotmail.com www.keybiscaynecondos.com EWM Vivian Galego-Mendez 644 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 205-2626 galegomendez.v@ewm.com www.ewm.com Maria del Carmen Mayoral 644 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 305-960-5350 x5381 mayoral.m@ewm.com www.casamayoral.net Marilyn Borroto 644 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 496-1701 Borroto.m@ewm.com Heidi Brito 644 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 239-9441 heidibrito@gmail.com www.britoteam.com
Leo Brito 644 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 322-4097 lbrito@britolawgroup.com www.britoteam.com Florencia Moni 644 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 flormc@comcast.net (786) 200-4867
Fortune Int’l Realty Key Biscayne Gerri O’Hara 260 Crandon Blvd #25 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-3440 square@fir.com www.fir.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Ines Abascal 260 Crandon Blvd #25 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9287 iabascal@bellsouth.net www.keybiscaynecondos.net
Margaret Carter Key Biscayne, FL 33149 305 361-1661 carter_jauregui@yahoo.com
Linda Chehab 328 Crandon Blvd #105 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 205-8943 linda@miamicondoshomes.com www.miamicondoshomes.com
Brigitte de Langeron 328 Crandon Blvd #105 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 244-7493 bridgette@miamiwaterfront.com www.miamiwaterfront.com Enrique Garcia 260 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 588-4111 enrique@miamivista.com www.miamivista.com Pamela Ibarguen 2666 Brickell Ave Miami, FL 33131 (305) 858-0009 pibarguen@fir.com
Kari Madera 260 Crandon Blvd #25 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 439-3998 kari@fir.com www.karimadera.com
Cecile Sanchez 260 Crandon Blvd #25 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 298-0497 ceci@realestatekeybiscayne.com www.realestatekeybiscayne.com Ivette Thomas 328 Crandon Blvd #105 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 597-1898 thomasivet@aol.com www.fortunewaterfront.com
Robert & Thania Vernon 260 Crandon Blvd #25 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7679 vernon@fir.com www.miamiwaterfrontproperties.com Peter Warner 260 Crandon Blvd #25 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 282-1405 warnermiami@hotmail.com www.fortuneinternationalrealty.com
Great Properties International Daniel Gaviria 260 Crandon Blvd #53 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 582-4800 danielggaviria@aol.com www.greatpropertiesintl.com Brigitte Nachtigall 260 Crandon Blvd #53 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 710-9664 nachtigb@bellsouth.net www.greatpropertiesintl.com
Guilarte Management Inc Olga Guilarte 2030 S. Douglas Rd #107 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 773-2627 oguilarte@bellsouth.net
Key Island Realty Inc Donald Elliott 104 Crandon Blvd #421C Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5397 derealest@aol.com www.keybiscayneislandrealty.com
Miami Capital Properties Cindy Mize 441 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 710-7640 info@miamicapitalproperties.com www.miamicapitalproperties.com Ocean Club Realty Chris Blackman 755 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6666 chris@theoceanclub.com www.theoceanclub.com Jacqueline Gallardo 755 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 473-3067 gallardojac@aol.com www.theoceanclub.com
One Southeby International Realty Barbara Lamar 328 Crandon Blvd #222 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 776-8785 blamar@onesothebyrealty.com www.barbaralamar.com Padovan Realty Corp Paola Padovan PO Box 490855 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 915-4044 paolapadovan@bellsouth.net Pat & Pat Bayfront Realty and Associates Patricia Romano 977 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7287 kasaromano@gmail.com www.bayfrontkb.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY Spencer Raymond, PA Spencer Raymond 644 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 (305) 951-5970 spennyray@yahoo.com www.spencerraymond.com Two Can Realty, Inc Ivonne McKee 50 Ocean Lane Dr #304 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 707-9119 twocanrealty@aol.com
REALTORS - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MGMT Barnes International Property Consultant, Inc 260 Crandon Blvd #B48 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2233 www.barnes-miami.com
Bayshore Grove Management Donna DeMichael 2665 S. Bayshore Dr #M-104 Coconut Grove , Florida 33133 (305) 856-6400 ddemichael@bayshoregrovemgmt.com www.bayshoregrovemgmt.com Commodore Realty, Inc Max Puyanic 30 W. Mashta Dr. #400 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-2600 niurka@commodoreclubwest.com www.commodorerealty.com Kayjo Michael Rice Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 593-2222
Key Biscayne Realty Group Alex Lipzer 939 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1888 alipzer@key-living.com www.keybiscaynerealtygroup.com/
Chabad Key Biscayne Jewish Center Rabbi Caroline 101 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-6744 rabbi@chabadbk.com www.chabadkb.com
Key Biscayne Community Church Dennis Eastling 355 Glenridge Rd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2411 kbcommunitychurch@hotmail.com www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church David Moran 160 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2058 office@kbpc.org www.kbpc.org Saint Agnes Catholic Church Fr. Jose Hernando 100 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2351 stagneschurch@bellsouth.net www.stagneschurchkb.org St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church Susan Bruttell 95 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5080 rrojas@stchriskb.org www.stchriskb.org
RESTAURANTS
Archie’s Gourmet Pizza Nicolas Escobar 600 Crandon Blvd #130 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-5911 archieskb@gmail.com www.archiespizza.com
Aysha Mike Hussain 328 Crandon Blvd #115 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 244-5080 tasteofbombayflorida@yahoo.com www.ayeshasaffron.com
Providence Management Services Michael Hubbard 240 Crandon Boulevard #265 Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 Boaters Grill (786) 955-2070 ext. 223 David Gonzalez mhubbard@provcos.com www.providencemanagementservices.com Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0080 RELIGIOUS SERVICES lhcafe@bellsouth.net www.lighthouserestaurants.com Beth David Congregation Melinda Wiser Cantina Beach 2625 SW 3 Ave The Ritz-Carlton Miami, FL 33129 455 Grand Bay Dr (305) 854-3911 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 info@bethdavidmiami.org (305) 365-4500 www.bethdavidmiami.org
Ceviche Bay by Mixtura Jose Maria Bustos Moron 328 Crandon Boulevard, Suite 120 786-615-2468
Chief’s Seafood & Sushi Restaurant Debbie Cohen 328 Crandon Blvd, Ste 124 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2499 Cioppino Rosa Tamajon The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-4500
Novecento Restaurant & Bar Javier Cividini 620 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 362-0900 javier.cividini@novecento.com www.novecento.com Origin Asian Bistro & Sushi Tommy Zoobharasee 200 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-1260 www.originasianbistro.com
Costa Med Antonio Braschi 260 Crandon Blvd #46 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7575 www.costamedrestaurant.com
Puntino Key Biscayne Alfredo Pignata 260 Crandon Blvd #29-30 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6252 info@puntinorestaurants.com www.puntinokb.com
Donut Gallery Diner Ota Zambrano 83 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9985 www.donutgallerydiner.com
Sir Pizza Barry Swartz 712 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5701
Domino’s Pizza Cesar Andrade 180 Crandon Blvd #110 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0000 www.dominos.com
Dune Oceanfront Burger Lounge The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-4500 Kantina Fresh Mexican Grill Roberto Sotillet 260 Crandon Blvd #C13 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9100 kantinamex@gmail.com
KeBo Spanish Deli Jose Castellano 200 Crandon Blvd #105 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-1244 kebokeybiscayne@gmail.com
Lighthouse Cafe Reina Gonzalez Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-8487 lh_cafe@bellsouth.net www.lighthouserestaurants.com Milanezza Max Waicman 700 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 646-1001 Max.waicman@milanezza.com www.milanezza.com Nahuen Andres Morosi 260 Crandon Blvd #22 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0662 andres@patagoniausa.net www.patagoniamarketusa.com
Puntino Pizzeria Alfredo Pignata 260 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-1234 www.puntinopizza.com
Tutto Pizza & Pasta Joao Olveira 328 Crandon Blvd #111 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-2224 info@tuttopizzapasta.com www.tuttopizzapasta.com Vito’s Restaurant Vito Cardinale 180 Crandon Blvd #109 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-2299
Whiskey Joes Bar & Grill Laticia Bravo 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 423-6590 lbravo@srcmail.com www.whiskeyjoesmiami.com Yogurt by U Rob Seickendick 600 Crandon Blvd #120 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-9095 rob@yogurtbyu.com wwwyogurtbyu.com
REVENUE CYCLE MANAGEMENT The Frances Group LLC Veronica Goncalves 201 Crandon Blvd #928 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (888) 878-9434 theclaimsbiller@gmail.com www.claimsbiller.com
KBCC BUSINESS DIRECTORY SHOE REPAIR & ALTERATIONS Lincoln Shoe Repair & Alterations Julia Teresa Guerrero 71 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6550
SHOPPING CENTER & OFFICES Key Colony Plaza Mildred Giraldo 200 Crandon Blvd #309 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-1733 info@keycolonyplaza.com keycolonyplaza.com/
SOCIAL MEMBERS Julie S. Alvarez Betty Sime Conroy Edward W. Easton Rene Eguiluz Mortimer Fried, Esq. Gerard Loisel Rafael McCausland Efrain Osorio Ed Stone
SPA
The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami 455 Grand Bay Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-4500
SPORTING GOODS/RETAILER Island Athletics Bill Rooks 79 Harbor Dr Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-9989
TAXIS
KB Village Taxi Jefferey McDevitt 261 SW 23rd Rd Miami, FL 33129 (305) 361-3111 Kbvillagetaxi@aim.com www.kbvillagetaxi.com Lic PSC #49
TENNIS
Pablo Arraya Tennis Academy Pablo Arraya 6702 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 993-9157 parraya@aol.com www.tennisarraya.com/
Patricio Apeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tennis Academy Claudia Apey Becerra 590 Ocean Dr. #8A Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7234
Sony Open Tom Annear 1500 South Douglas Rd. #230 Coral Gables, FL 33134 (305) 446-2200 tickets@imgworld.com www.sonyopentennis.com
THERMAL IMAGING SCANS
Miami Thermal ImagingX Richard Neve 798 Crandon Blvd. #53 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 213-0339 rhneve@gmail.com www.miamithermalimaging.net
TOY STORE
Toy Town Mary Tague 260 Crandon Blvd #43 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-5501 toytownkb@gmail.com www.toytownonline.com
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Jim Eraso Travel Jim Eraso 50 W Mashta Dr #3 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-6424 jim@jimerasotravel.com www.jimerasotravel.com
UTILITIES
AT&T Juan Flores 150 W Flagler St #1900 Miami, FL 33130 (305) 347-5406 www.att.com
FPL Armando Fernandez 9250 W Flagler St #5219 Miami, FL 33174 (305) 442-8770 www.fpl.com
VETERINARY
Island Veterinary Hospital Stephen Eastman 180 Crandon Blvd #120 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-6205 www.islandpetvet.com
K.B. Veterinary House Calls Adair Alspach Bush DVM Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 763-2785 adairdvm@gmail.com www.kbveterinaryhousecalls.com
WATERSPORTS
Aquatic Explorers Rachel Hernandez 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 851-8180 info@aquaticexplorers.com www.aquaticexplorers.com
Boat Rentals Annabelle Lebaz 3300 Rickenbacker Cswy Miami, Fl 33149 (305) 345-4104 Info@miamicatamarans.com www.miamicatamarans.com
Boucher Brothers Management James Rocco Boucher 1451 Ocean Dr #205 Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 535-8177 jboucher@boucherbrothers.com www.boucherbrothers.com
International Sport Connections Inc Ljubomir Semerdjieff Hobie Beach Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 301-3557 www.standuppaddlekeybiscayne.com Miami Kiteboarding Christophe Ribot 6747 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 345-9974 Info@miamikiteboarding.com www.miamikiteboarding.com
Miami Rowing & Watersports Center Elvia Vila 3601 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-3225 YP@miamirowing.org www.miamirowing.org Miami Waterlife Tours Edgardo Garcia 3301 Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 343-9177 info@miamiwaterlifetours.com www.miamiwaterlifetours.com
My Swim Academy Inc Katiuska Aguilera 260 Crandon Blvd # 32-PMB399 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (786) 344-2726 learn@myswimacademy.com www.myswimacademy.com Sailboards Miami Windsurf,Kayak,Stand-Up Paddle Board Karen DeLeon Hobie Island Beach Rickenbacker Cswy Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305)892-8892 sailboardsmiami@gmail.com www.miamipaddleboard.com
TKS Miami Juan Pavan 260 Crandon Blvd #33 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-0168 thekiteshopmiami@gmail.com www.tksmiami.com
WEBSITE HOSTING, PUBLISHING & DESIGN
Design One Graphics Nora Camejo 260 Crandon Blvd #32-PMB499 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 361-7064 ncamejo@bellsouth.net www.designonegraphics.com Sites by Karen Karen Levinson Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-5110 karen@sitesbykaren.com www.sitesbykaren.com
WEIGHT LOSS
Key Life Rejuvenation Medicine, LLC Rand McClain D.O. 935 Crandon Boulevard 305-456-8412 keylifemed@yahoo.com
WINDOW & DOOR INSTALLATION
Complete Window Service Jorge Fuentes 9221 SW 76 St Miami, FL 33173 (305) 279-9399 www.completewindowservice.com Lic #000018464
ADDENDUM
DOG BOARDING, DAYCARE & TRAINING My Good Dog Alexa Holloway 660 Crandon Blvd #170 Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 710-0502 hollowayalexa@gmail.com www.yourgooddog.com
PROPERTY MGMT. & CONCIERGE SERVICES Key Biscayne Services Jason Mills 120 Crandon Blvd # Key Biscayne, FL 33149 (305) 365-8200 info@keybiscayneservices.com www.keybiscayneservices.com PSYCHOLOGIST & COUNSELING Ronda Fuchs Psy. D. P.A. Ronda Fuchs 300 Arthur Godfrey Road Miami Beach, FL 33140 (305) 904-4337 Rondabari@aol.com www.RondaFuchsCounseling.com
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