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Congratulations to Linda Makowsky, the $300 Grand Prize Winner of the Holidays on the Key, Shopping Made Easy Raffle.
The two second prize winners, Pilar Garaa Trobat and Pedro Betancourt received $100 apiece.
All the prizes, of course, are gift certificates to be used for goods and services from our Chamber members.
Thank you all for participating.
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Cervera Real Estate has a long tradition in Key Biscayne’s “Island Paradise”. Highlights include the development and sales of The Square, Exclusive Broker for the Developers of Grand Bay Towers and the sale of Key Biscayne Shopping Center. 40 years of experience and three generations of principals committed to an unsurpassed standard of excellence have made Cervera Real Estate a prominent part of Miami’s spectacular Oceanside developments. Whether buying, selling, building or renting, our team of professional, cosmopolitan agents will match your needs with the best opportunities in the market. In the picture from left to right: Veronica Cervera Goeseke, President; Alexandra Goeseke, Key Biscayne Office Manager; Alicia Cervera, Founder in 1969. .
Alexandra Goeseke Cervera
Cervera Real Estate, Inc.
634 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-0099
agoeseke@cervera.com
www.cervera.com
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Welcome to KeyBiscayners.com. As fellow Key Biscayners we can all support each other.
Do you have a business on Key Biscayne that needs promoting? Do you have an event you would like to share with your Key Biscayne neighbors? KeyBiscayners.com has the largest email list of Key Biscayne residents. Share your event using the largest email list available. Call us today for a quote. Our list is for Key Biscayne businesses ONLY.
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Karen Levison
KeyBiscayners.com
570 Fernwood Road
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
info@keybiscayners.com
www.keybiscayner.com
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Casa Grande is an interior design studio founded in 2001, after owner Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa graduated from International School of Art and Design in Miami. Casa Grande specializes in everything from flooring to the last towel. Recently added to the Casa Grande family is Morpheo Line, a white bedding collection with custom linens and pajamas. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact the office at the number listed below.
Ursula Barrantes-Tarafa
Casa Grande Design
660 Crandon Blvd., Suite #170
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 300-8704
casagrandedesign@aol.com
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Saturday, January 10, 2009 9:00am-Noon "Ride the Rickenbacker"
Miami Dade County's Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the completion of roadway and bike lane improvements along the Causeway. A dedication Ceremony will be held at 9:45am adjacent to the Crandon Marina. Two lanes of traffic, extending for 5 miles will be car free, allowing you and your family to enjoy biking, blading and walking without having cars next to you. Please stop by and visit the Chamber's tent where we will be promoting our Chamber member's businesses. The tent, graciously loaned by the Islander News will also be adjacent to the Marina. Hope to see you there |
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Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 5:30 pm reception, 6 pm lecture: Sea Secrets 2009 - TRACKING THE WORLD'S LARGEST SHARK! The whale shark is the world’s largest species of shark - actually the largest species of fish that has ever existed - and yet information is just coming to light on their numbers, behavior and ecology. Dr. Robert Hueter, Director, Center for Shark Research at Mote Marine Laboratory will discuss the threats whale sharks face in the ocean today, some of which may surprise you.
University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Virginia Key, FL 33149
(305) 421-4207
www.rsmas.miami.edu
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Thursday Jan. 15 & Friday Jan. 16 Global Business Forum: University of Miami will host its inaugural Global Business Forum. Harnessing the Power of the Connected World Scheduled speakers include Michael Ducker, president, FedEx Express International; Muhtar Kent, president/CEO, The Coca-Cola Company; Frances Aldrich Sevilla-Sacasa, president, U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management; Arun Sarin, former CEO, Vodafone Group; Donna Shalala, president of UM and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services; Jim Skinner, vice chairman/CEO, McDonald’s Corporation; and Jack Welch, former CEO, General Electric Company. "Harnessing the Power of the Connected World," the UM Global Business Forum will present an unparalleled opportunity for two days of knowledge sharing, idea generation and professional networking in one of the world's most dynamic business environments.
University of Miami School of Business
Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33124
(305) 284-4643
www.bus.miami.edu/gbf.
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Jan 18, 2009 11 am 'Walk on the Water' Youth-led worship. Youth of the United Church of Christ from around the state will gather at the Community Church for a retreat weekend to hear how some have followed the call to 'Step out of the Boat and walk on the water' The youth will lead the worship service at 11am. All are welcome to attend.
Key Biscayne Community Church, UCC
355 Glenridge Rd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-2411
www.keybiscaynecommunitychurch.com
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009 6:30 pm Preparing To Care for your Aging Parents. Event will feature an expert panel discussion moderated by Dr. Sean Kenniff. For more information and to RSVP visit www.unitedhomecare.com/preparetocare Event Location: Florida International University, International Pavilion, Management and Research Center (MARC) located at 11250 S.W. 8th Street.
United HomeCare Services
5255 NW 87th Avenue, Suite 400
Miami, FL 33178
(305) 328-0875
www.unitedhomecare.com/preparetocare
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| SAVE THE DATE – Saturday - Jan. 24, 2009 Romantic Evening with Sylvia Bennett! Don’t miss this Grammy Nominee right here in Key Biscayne! Three course pix fixe dinner for $45 includes entertainment. Dinner reservations between 7 and 8 pm, show begins at 9:30 pm. For reservations, please call (305) 365-8580
SAVE THE DATE – Saturday - February 14, 2009 8 – 10 pm - DINE WITH THE DOLPHINS THIS VALENTINE’S DAY AT MIAMI SEAQUARIUM! Ever wonder how to make Valentine’s Day truly memorable? As part of a special Valentine’s Day promotion, couples may enjoy a delicious candlelight dinner for two under the stars, overlooking the dolphins at Dolphin Harbor. In addition, the promotion includes two Dolphin Odyssey gift certificates, two annual pass certificates. Dine with the Dolphins may be purchased for $395 plus tax per couple. Availability is limited and advance reservations are required. For more information or to purchase your Dine with the Dolphins, please call 305-365-2501 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com
SAVE THE DATE – Saturday - February 28, 2009 8:00 am EMPOWER YOURSELF TODAY & WIN!!! The Academy of Martial Arts is gearing up to Host its 6th Annual KICK USA Martial Arts Tournament at La Salle HS on Feb. 28th, 2009 from 8 am to 3 pm. Children ages 4 and up are welcomed to participate in a varitey of events and win an amazing Medal (1st thru 4th place)for their performance. Visit www.kickusa.com or www.rdca.net.
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The Key Biscayne Police Department rewarded safe drivers this holiday season with gifts from our Chamber members. The participants gave safe drivers the following: Archie's- a personal pizza, Blooming Flowers-a rose, Farmer's Market - home made cookie, The Juice Zone- a smoothie, Key Bites-a home made empanada, The Spoon - a gelato cone and Trattoria Romana - a pizza slice.
It was a unique promotion and the Chamber contacted Channel 10 to see if they would be interested in doing a segment on the safe driving program. Here is a link to the video aired on January 7th.
http://www.justnews.com/news/18422290/detail.html#video |
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Key Biscayne has been chosen as one of the 3 best beach communities in Florida by Florida Travel and Life Magazine. Ana Connery, the editor, visited Key Biscayne this week to check out our new stores and restaurants. She went sailing with Capt. Larry of Sail Cygnus and fishing with Capt Steve of Kestrel Outfitters where she caught a 7 lb golden jack from one of the channels at Stiltsville. We look forward to seeing the great story on our Island Paradise soon.
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Friday, Jan 30, 2009 Deadline to gain business exposure in the official Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Map, created by Miami Maps. Our map will be published in March, just in time for the Sony Ericsson Tennis Tournament. 75,000 copies of the map/business directory are distributed throughout the year to local businesses, tourists, and more than 30 hotels in the Miami area. To gain business exposure both on-and-off the Key year-round through our official map, please contact: Marshall Steingold at Miami Maps 305-710-2720 or ms@miamimaps.com |
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Out with the Old, In with the New...The four phases of transformation for your skin by the Obagi Nu-Derm System. Out with the old and in with the new healthy glow, and the NEW YOU! To find out more about the four phases for your skin or to schedule your complimentary skin analysis and consultation with our aesthetician Ana, call us at (305) 595-2969 You can also visit www.miamiplasticsurgery.com
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Single Session Tickets Now On-Sale! Single session tickets for all 22 sessions of the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open are on sale now.The 2009 Sony Ericsson Open will once again feature the top-96 players on both the ATP and Sony Ericsson WTA Tours. Don't miss your chance to see the best players in the world battle on the purple courts for one of the most prestigious titles in tennis. For more information contact the Sony Ericsson Open ticket office at (305) 442-3367 or visit www.sonyericssonopen.com. |
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Miami Mosaic Academy is hosting Studio Hours on Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm! Come create a mosaic mirror, or other project in our studio, using our tooling! Classes also available, please contact Gina for additional information at (786) 457-7999 |
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The Police Athletic League for Youth (PAL) is seeking raffle donations for Key Biscayne's Public Safety Day. The proceeds of the raffle will be split between the Jackson Memorial Burn Center and the PAL Youth Directors Council. It's for a good cause and your donation would be appreciated. The Public Safety Day will be held on Saturday February 7th from noon until 4:00pm on Village Green Way and McIntyre Streets. There will be free rides, face paintings, music, hot dogs and hamburgers and the Police and Fire Departments will be holding demonstrations (and if the weather is good will have a dunk tank). To make a donation or receive more information, Contact Officer Vickie Cruz at (305) 365-8990 xt 1128 |
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Your DNA Doesn’t Lie! What if you knew exactly what health conditions or illnesses you were predisposed to? What if you knew there was something you could do about it? GeneWize Life Sciences offers you a Healthy Aging Assessment test on 12 key Genes that are important to your health and wellness. When complete, you will receive your personalized report and 30 day supply of nutritional supplements customized specifically to your DNA! Finally - Nutrition with the Science behind it! Start today for $199 For more information and free lecture schedule hosted by Dr. Ron Sancetta, please call Lois Galardi at 305-389-0506 or visit www.mygenewize.com/lois. For groups of 20 or more we will bring our lecture to you upon your request. Lois Galardi (305)389-0506 or (305)273-1004 |
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Update your business profile! Key Publishing and Printing is offering special New Year 2009 prices on business cards, letterhead stationery and envelopes. We can design and print: Business cards Stationary Envelopes Notecards Party Invitations Brochures Newsletters Flyers Posters Advertisements Signs Banners Full-color Magazines We also offer editing services. Make this year the year your business shines. Call us today for a free quote (305) 361-3333 |
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New 8 Week Programs Starting At Inner Strength Studios! Small Group Coaching has several new programs to jump start your fitness for the new year for as low as $17/session. For more information, please call (305) 365-5264 |
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VISIT MIAMI SEAQUARIUM IN FEBRUARY AND RECEIVE FREE ANNUAL PASS UPGRADE MIAMI! Back by popular demand, during the month of February, Miami Seaquarium is offering its free annual pass promotion which gives park guests a free upgrade to an annual pass with full price paid admission. The pass, valid through December 31, 2009, has no black out dates and is not combinable with any other offer. The upgrade will allow guests to come back anytime during the year - including the extremely popular annual Easter Egg Hunts, Splashtacular Summer events, Monster Splash Halloween Bash and Winter Nights & Lights all for the price of admission for one day. In addition, the annual pass provides for discounts on the park’s camp programs, swim with the dolphins experience and park merchandise. |
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Ines (Ochoa) Menendez wants to wish all members a safe, happy and prosperous 2009! As always, chamber members have a preference with Ines (Ochoa) Menendez, all chamber members will receive a $500.00 credit towards closing costs. Now is a good time to refinance, rates are at historical lows....Act now, receive savings in closing costs as well as in your monthly payments......We also offer, reverse mortgages, home equity lines of credits and low down payment loans through FHA come in with 3% down.......Call me today and start 2009 saving money. Ines Menendez, 305-776-0189 ; www.keybiscaynefinancing.com; inesmenendez361@yahoo.com SAVE TIME AND MONEY, APPLY ONLINE |
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Save on tickets to see the Miami City Ballet and The Cleveland Orchestra Present: SEE THE MUSIC, HEAR THE DANCING, Thursday, January 29 at 7:30pm Two of America’s great performing arts organizations join together for one magical evening of music and dance –with programming that includes a pair of George Balanchine classics: Symphony in Three Movements with music by Igor Stravinsky and Symphony in C danced to Georges Bizet’s stirring symphony.
To redeem this offer, visit http://www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/account/login.aspx and log in using the following discount code to receive the discount for the performance listed above: MUSICALDANCE. This special offer is only available online for the show listed and is not available at the box office window or through the box office call center. If you have trouble accessing the online discount, please call Group Sales at 786-468-2326.
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We are pleased to announce that starting on January 15 Le Croisic French Bistro is offering European-Lebanese lunch during the season: January thru June; 11:30 am to 3:00pm
There is going to be a daily special menu (executive lunch) and also a la carte, easy, light and good flavors. It is going to be great!! Dinner will be as usual, French food from 6pm to 11pm. We will be offering catering and take out.
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Meditation and Breathing Techniques Workshops with Veronica Vidal: In 2009 change your attitude and transform your life through this meditation and breathing series. Every FIRST MONDAY of every month 7-8 pm at the Key Biscayne Community Center. For more information please visit veroyoga.com or activeislander.org or call (305) 365-8900
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Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
88 West McIntyre Street, Suite 100
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Phone. 305.361.5207
Fax. 305.361.9411
info@keybiscaynechamber.org
2008 Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
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