April 23, 2009
George Stone Crab and its suppliers originated in the heart of South Florida. We're proud of the legendary reputation we've earned over the years as the leading supplier of the freshest stone crab to South Florida's finest restaurants. Currently George Stone Crab is expanding with a new division of Home Delivery in South Florida managed by Key Biscayne resident Roger E. Duarte. The products & pricing for Home Delivery are as follows:

Medium Claws $15.95 per lb.
Large Claws $19.95 per lb.
Jumbo Claws $24.95 per lb.
Colossal Claws $30.95 per lb.
Caribbean Spiny Lobster Tail $22.95 per lb.
Key Lime Pie $3.00 per slice

George Stone Crab Claws are harvested and processed on a daily basis, never frozen, and are not prepackaged. We prepare and package your orders the morning of the delivery date, to ensure you receive the freshest possible Stone Crab Claws. For ordering details or to answer any further questions please contact us!!!

Roger E. Duarte
George Stone Crab
1-877-212-6458
contactus@georgestonecrab.com
www.georgestonecrab.com


Thursday, April 23, 2009 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. - Miami Children's Museum is proud to host the unveiling of the Art Exhibit: Majestic Beauty. These original paintings by local artist Alex Yanes were published by One World for the Publix 2009 Art Calendar. The images depict native Florida animals that are either on the endangered or threatened list. Come join us on Thursday, April 23, 2009 for the unveiling of the art exhibit: Majestic Beauty! For more information, please contact:

Catherine Mazaira
Miami Children's Museum
980 MacArthur Causeway
Miami, FL 33132
305.373.kids (5437) ext.100
cmazaira@miamichildrensmuseum.org
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org


Saturday April 25 and Sunday April 26 – Miami Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Cup, World Corporate Community & Breast Cancer Survivor Dragon Boat Championships, NIKE Swim & Board Up Miami Championships.  Two day admission tickets are $15 presale or $20 Saturday and $10 Sunday at gate. The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce will be there to support with a booth for each day of the event. For more information, please call or email:

Miami Marine Stadium
3601 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
(305) 636-0902
miamidragonboat@gmail.com
www.miamidragon.com


Saturday April 25, 2009 8:00 a.m. to Sunset - Florida Lighthouse Day at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park! The Florida Lighthouse Association will be on hand to answer any questions regarding the lighthouse and a representative from the Florida Keys Reef Lights Foundation, Inc. will be unveiling a specialty automobile tag with a lighthouse on it in honor of Florida Lighthouse Day. For more information, please contact:

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
1200 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-0611
www.capeflorida.org


Sunday, April 26, 2009 from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. Family Square Dance and Barbecue at St. Christopher’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church! Gents in jeans and ladies in their twirliest skirts will set the fashion tone, big hats are welcome too! The entire family will enjoy the fun, with calling and dance instructions from square-dance professional Chris Phillips of Fort Lauderdale. Whether you’re an old pro or have never been to a square dance before, you’ll find it easy to follow Chris’ directions, so this is a great time to learn. The entire community is invited to join in the doe-see-doe’s outdoors in the east parking area, which will be blocked off and transformed into a huge dance area for the Hoe Down.  Barbecue from Shorty’s will be served in the shady Columbarium Garden. (The parish hall will provide back-up in case of rain.) Tickets are available at the church office or at the door.   Adults $10, children 12 and under $5, toddlers under 3 are free. For more information, please contact:

Joanna Wragg
St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church
95 Harbor Dr.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305)361-5080


Thursday, April 30, 2009 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Learn at Informed Families. Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership is continuing their monthly workshop series to help educate parents and members of the community. This month's guest speaker for the event is Ruth Quillian Wolever, PhD., a clinical health psychologist and a research director of Duke Integrative Medicine. Dr. Wolever will discuss the integration of innovative mind-body-spirit treatments into mainstream medicine. She has specifically explored such treatments to improve sleep, weight management, diabetes control, and other health indices. Some of this work focuses on the role of integrative health coaching in creating significant lifestyle change. To R.S.V.P and/or order a $10 boxed lunch (event is free if guests bring their own lunch), interested parties are asked to send an email to:  

Jeannine Escobar
Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership
2490 Coral Way, Miami, FL, 33145
(305) 856-4886
jescobar@informedfamilies.org
www.informedfamilies.org


Friday, May 1, 2009 Noon to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 2009 10:00 am – 5:00 p.m. Carroll's Jewelers Open House and Trunk Show Featuring Tropical Silver Designs, by Philmore Silversmiths. A blending of North European Silversmith skills with Materials indigenous to the South Sea Islands. Beautiful Sterling Silver Creations using Shells, Coral, and Tropical Woods. For more information, please contact:

Carroll's Jewelers
365 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL, 33134
(305) 446-1611
www.CarrollsJewelers.com


Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Annual Eileen McCaughan Memorial Pasta Dinner, located at Pat’s in The Commons, at the Rosenstiel School. Three kinds of pasta will be served along with Caesar salad, bread, and wonderful homemade desserts as well as soft drinks. The cost is $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for children age 8 and under. This is the 20th anniversary of the pasta dinner! Since 1989, 61 students have been awarded over $200,000.00! For more information, or if you’d like to buy a ticket or make a donation, please contact:

Elaine Gross at (305) 361-1562
Jamie McCaughan Tompkins at (305) 365-6150
Parties By Pat/The Commons Restaurant
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne FL, 33149


Sunday, May 3, 2009 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Opening Reception for Mai Yap’s Love Bouquet Art Exhibit at Biscayne Nature Center. Join us at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center for the Opening Reception of Mai Yap’s Love Bouquet art exhibit located at The Gallery in the Biscayne Nature Center. Ms. Yap states: The color in my flowers surpasses shape and form. I hope that they will delight the viewer’s senses and enlighten their mind, bringing them great enjoyment.” Live music and refreshments will be served. The cost of this beach-side art gallery opening is FREE and Child-Friendly! There is a $5 parking fee to enter Crandon Park. Please use the North Beach entrance of Crandon Park to access the Biscayne Nature Center. The exhibit will run from May 3 – June 28. For more information, please contact:

The Gallery
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center

6767 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-6767 ext. 123
www.BiscayneNatureCenter.org


Monday, May 4th & Tuesday 5th 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Jewelry Gifts for Mother's Day and Graduation! Mother's Day & Spring Time Jewelry Trunk Show! Give the gift of diamonds and fine jewelry for Mother's Day with prices starting at just $275 for "every day diamond earrings!" With 9 different sizes available, there is an earring size just right for every Mom! Remember, flowers wilt, chocolate goes to the hips, but a gift of diamonds lasts forever! An outstanding selection of diamond, gold and pearl jewelry will be on display for your selection, including pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings, all at prices significantly lower than those found at traditional retail jewelry stores! Receive a free bottle of deluxe jewelry cleaner with every purchase! It's also the time of year for Graduations and First Communions and Diamonds On the Key will have jewelry & colorful sports watches for boys and girls of all ages, starting at just $150! Please also feel free to email any specially requested items, to be available at the trunk show! Refreshments will be served! The private showroom of Diamonds On The Key building is located directly behind Wachovia Bank and parking is available!

Diamonds On The Key
104 Crandon Boulevard - 4th Floor - Suite 421A
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
1-305-851-1460
www.DiamondsOnTheKey.com


Monday May 4, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ''Dive into the Past: Little Salt Spring Archaeological Site'' Dr. John Gifford to lecture on "Dive into the Past: Little Salt Spring Archaeological Site." Sponsored by the Key Biscayne History and Heritage Society and UM RSMAS. Event Location:
Key Biscayne Council Chamber Auditorium

For more information, please contact:
Key Biscayne Historical and Heritage Society
Dr. Maggs: BOBLBABY@yahoo.com
Karen Wilkening: kwilkening@rsmas.miami.edu
www.kbhistory.org


SAVE THE DATE – Saturday, May 16, 2009 9 am to 4 pm Women's Empowerment Workshop by Dr. Monica. Enjoy a full day with like-minded women who want to grow emotionally and spiritually. Dr. Monica Costa-Moreno, Acupuncture Physician, Homeopath, Reiki Master, and Life Coach will guide you on a tour of yourself where you can let go of the past that holds you back, enjoy your present by acknowledging your achievements and practicing gratitude, and build the future you've always wanted with creative visualizations. Workshop highlights include: Working your body with Yoga, facilitated by Veronica Vidal, working your spirit with Lotus Dance, facilitated by Michelle Maniaci. Nurturing your body with a delicious lunch prepared by Chef Andrea Prado de Costa of Pasion Culinaria. Registration Fee: Members $120; Non-Members $140 Registration is available at the Community Center Front Desk. Capacity: 30 women. Deadline to register: May 9, 2009. For more information, please call: (305) 365-8900 or visit www.activeislander.org

Traffic Advisory for Key Biscayne Residents: Due to the large amount of events and activities happening in and around Key Biscayne this Saturday, we are asking residents to plan accordingly, the events are as follows:
  • The March of Dimes' "March for Babies" in Crandon Park, registration at 7am with the event beginning at 9am. 8,000 to 10,000 people are expected at this event. - it should be clearing around noon to 1 pm
  • There is the International Dragon Boat Cup and the US Open of Wakeboarding taking place at the Miami Marine Stadium with 1,200 in attendance from 8am until 5pm (this event is also on Sunday with the same times)
  • At the Historic Virginia Beach Park, a 500 person event will be taking place, "Green Fun in the Sun Youth Fest", from noon until 8pm

Donut Gallery Diner – NOW OPEN LATE! Sunday through Thursday!!! Get your 3 meals a day from the Donut Gallery! Start off your day with a Ted Special, a cheeseburger and fries for lunch, and if it’s Monday its Picadillo Night with beans & rice and salad! The Donut Gallery has been family owned and operated, serving Key Biscayne since 1972. Stop on in and get the World Famous Ted’s Special till 10 o’clock at night Sunday through Thursday.

Free Fitness Assessments at Inner Strength Studios! How can you manage your fitness program if you’re not sure you’re on the right track? Inner Strength Studios wants to help. All summer, every summer we offer FREE fitness Assessments (with no strings attached). Here’s your chance to measure your body fat, cardiovascular conditioning, strength, and flexibility and make sure your on the right track with your current program. Call us to set up an appointment (305) 365-5264 and be sure to visit www.InnerStrengthStudios.net

Miami Plastic Surgery Mother's Day Special - Oxygen Treatment 25% off! Mother's Day is less than a month away. Time to treat yourselves moms! We know you're always busy and on the run, but May is your month! Relax, sit back, and enjoy an Oxygen Treatment for a refreshing motherly glow. You deserve it! For the entire month of May get an Oxygen Treatment for 25% off! Gift Certificates also available for those of you who would like to treat your mom, mother-in-law, aunt, or grandma to a relaxing day of pampering! Call today to schedule your appointment or to purchase a gift certificate for your mom! (305)595-2969

Private Chef Rene Eguiluz will be offering cooking classes at a special rate! Private cooking classes on Thursdays & Fridays for $35/hr as an introductory special offer for the next 2 months! Don’t hesitate to call and book your private class with Rene today! “I will create an everlasting memory with a spectacular menu!” Contact Rene by phone (305) 305-7401 or email at reguiluz@yahoo.com

Chamber Member Perk! Enjoy this exclusive offer to Chamber Members and their Friends and Family! Miami Heat Playoff tickets at a discounted price! Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce members receive special discounted Miami HEAT Playoff tickets for the first two home games. This special offer allows Key Biscayne Chamber members (and even their friends and family) the opportunity to watch the Miami HEAT at the discounted group rate. By using the link below, your members have the option of two games and can order and print tickets from their desktop. All the information can be found on the website below. Please note the following: 1) To access the offer simply type in the Special Offer Code:  YODIT. You may also forward this offer to friends and family. 2) Choose from 300 and 400 level tickets. 3) Home Game 1 is on Saturday, April 25th @ 6:30pm and Home Game 2 is on Monday, April 27th, Time TBD (the NBA will determine the time of the April 27th game at a later date.  Please check www.nba.com periodically). Special Offer website: http://www.heatlife.com/events/groupoffer-ym.htm

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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


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