May 6, 2009
We are pleased to announce the winners, who have been nominated by fellow chamber members, of the 2009 Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors whom we congratulate! Joining the Board, volunteering to serve our 408 members for the next three years are:

Pat Romano, Bayfront International Realty
Mark Fried, July 4th Parade Committee
Nicholas Escobar, Archie's Pizza
Luis Gonzales, Center Tone Music School
Aabad Maelwani, Rickenbacker Marina

The installation of the new Board of Directors will take place on Thursday, May 28th at 7:30 a.m. in the Pankey Institute located at One Crandon Blvd. This general meeting is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. Continental breakfast will be served.

Please join us in welcoming York M. Flik, Partner at Allen Norton and Blue, P.A.  York has been a life-long visitor of Key Biscayne and a resident for nearly twenty years.  He graduated from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and ultimately from the University of Miami School of Law.  While a student at UM, he interned at Biscayne National Park, trained Sea Lions at the Miami Seaquarium, and was a Life Guard at the Key Biscayne Beach Club.  York is devoted to Key Biscayne looking forward to lending his expertise in employment law to his community and fellow chamber members.

Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A. is devoted exclusively to the practice of Labor and Employment Law, representing management interests nationwide in both the public and private sectors for the past four decades.   The firm is the only Florida member of Worklaw, a national network of more than 350 Labor and Employment attorneys in 23 states and 33 offices that shares research and resources. Collectively they operate in more cities than any single law firm in the United States.

Allen, Norton & Blue, P.A., partners with their clients to build lasting relationships focusing on innovative strategies to prevent and resolve workplace issues efficiently and effectively.

To learn more about the services provided by Allen Norton and Blue, please feel free to contact York M. Flik at the numbers listed below.

Effective. Efficient. Experienced
York M. Flik
Allen, Norton, and Blue, P.A.
121 Majorca Avenue
Coral Gables, FL
(305) 445-7801
yflik@anblaw.com
www.anblaw.com


Charles P. Gregory Air Conditioning Inc. - Serving Key Biscayne residents since 1975, Charles P. Gregory is a tried and trusted Air Conditioning Sales and Repair service.  We Sell and Service every brand of air conditioning equipment on the market.  We have maintenance programs specially designed for those living in condominiums, as well as for people living in another state or another country.  Additionally, Charles P. Gregory Air Conditioning Inc. handles commercial equipment for businesses.  Call us today for all of your Air Conditioning needs.

Phil Gregory
Charles P. Gregory Air Conditioning Inc.
555 Crandon Blvd., # 71
Key Biscayne, Florida  33149
(305) 361-9540
(305)661-0434 (fax)


Friday, May 8th & Saturday May 9th from Noon to 6 p.m. Mothers Day Trunk Show! Alexis…Miami's new designer will be showing her beautiful line at Boheme! Champagne and cake will be served!

Boheme Boutique
650 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL, 33149
(305) 361-7474


Monday, May 11, 2009 Seahorse Starts Consignment Business! REUSE, REPURPOSE AND RECLAIM YOUR MONEY!! Seahorse Consignment!!! Bring your Seahorse and non-Seahorse labels into the store to re-sell at our consignment boutique upstairs. We are opening this segment of our business at a time when it makes financial sense to try and recover some of your initial investments, and be environmentally sensitive by reusing your beautiful fashions!!

Seahorse
260 Crandon Blvd. #41
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 3612732


Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 8 pm SAVE 20% on tickets to see: Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy on Opening Night at the Ziff Ballet Opera House! With stunning athleticism and explosive imagination, an international cast of soaring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers, and musicians create a breathtaking and exotic universe. To redeem this offer, visit our website and log in using the following discount code to receive the discount for the performance listed above: JUNGLE. 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.

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL  33132
(786) 468-2326
www.arshtcenter.org
www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/account/login.aspx


Wednesday, May 13, 2009 MYSTERIOUS MONIKERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. lecture - Hell’s Bay, Monument Lake, Petrel Point, Little Africa, Snake Bight, and Dildo Key are just a few of the names locals may recognize. The names of Florida’s national parks are sometimes fanciful, sometimes frightening, and frequently puzzling. For the final Sea Secrets lecture, as Larry Perez, head of Science Communications Outreach for the South Florida Natural Resources Center, takes you on a visual journey of the regional landscape to reveal the true stories behind some of our most intriguingly named locales. The presentation will take place in the, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Virginia Key. The event includes a reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 6:00 p.m., and is free and open to the public.

Rosenstiel School Auditorium
Rosentiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway
 Virginia Key, FL
33149
(305) 421-4207
www.rsmas.miami.edu


Saturday, May 16, 2009 9 am to 4 pm Women's Empowerment Workshop by Dr. Monica. 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. 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 contact:  

Key Biscayne Community Center
Village of Key Biscayne
10 Village Green Way
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-8900
www.activeislander.org


Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 9:30 p.m. By Request Only with Sylvia Bennett. Here's your chance to create this Brand New "Show!" Choose from over 75 songs including music from Sylvia Bennett's four CDs, in addition to, timeless favorites, and show tunes. Don't miss the remaining show in the 2008-2009 Key Biscayne Performance Season! Bertofino's will present a $45 three-course prix fixe dinner that includes entertainment. Dinner reservations between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Show begins at 9:30 p.m. For more information, or to make dinner reservations, please contact:

Bertofino's
Towers of Key Biscayne

1111 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-8580
www.sylviabennett.com


SAVE THE DATEWednesday, May 20th at 6:45 pm at the Mast Academy Drive, Key Biscayne: RIDE OF SILENCE To HONOR those who have been injured or killed by motorists, to RAISE AWARENESS that we are here, To ask that we all SHARE THE ROAD! Spread the word - please share with your friends (including non-cyclists) and especially if you know anyone in the press or media. Join us for the ride - BRING THE FAMILY !!! The more people that go, the stronger the statement. You can sign up NOW for this event at: Everglades Bicycle Club. Remember....This ride is NOT A FUND RAISER. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: John Voss jvoss@jvossman.com or Maria Luisa De Jesus: mldejesus@ymail.com FOR LOCAL INFORMATION ON THE WEB:  OR Ride of Silence

SAVE THE DATEThursday May, 21 2009 15th Annual Pepper Memorial Awards & 35th Anniversary Celebration Dinner at the Hilton Miami Airport. The United HomeCare Services (UHCS) announces the 2009 Award Recipients of the 15th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards. Honorees will be recognized at the 15th Annual Claude Pepper Memorial Awards & 35th Anniversary Celebration Dinner presented by Advanced Care Solutions. Pamela M. Silva, Univision-23 anchorwoman and reporter, will serve as Emcee. Recording artist, Ana Cristina, a Miami-native singer and songwriter will perform during the dinner. For sponsorship, advertising, and ticket information, please call Blanca Ceballos at 305-328-0875 or visit www.unitedhomecare.com/claudepepper.

Backyard Economics and the Florida Backyard Card! Take advantage of this state-wide FREE marketing opportunity by posting your value offers as soon as possible.  The campaign will only run through the Fall of this year.
Miami Seaquarium has already posted two value offers, and we would love to have the rest of our chamber members join in the effort to encourage local spending.  Some of the offers posted by businesses across the State of Florida include, but are not limited to, discounts on paint, clothing, hotels, and restaurants. To submit your offer, please use this link:

Don't miss out on this Free marketing opportunity for Chamber Members and other local businesses!  Post your value offers today or take advantage of some of the fantastic values that are already posted.  You can pick up your Backyard Card at any Lotto dealer near you, or check out www.floridabackyardcard.com and download and print out your own card. If you have any questions please contact Membership Coordinator Trish Flick at trish@keybiscaynechamber.org or call (305) 361-5207


Photographs Available! Have you or someone in your family been featured in The Islander News? You can buy copies of any of the photographs you see in the newspaper simply by sending an email to clawrie@islandernews.com or calling Chantal Lawrie at 305-361-3333, extension 11.

Happy Hour EVERY DAY from 4 – 7 p.m. at the Trattoria Romana/New York Pizza! We invite you to join us for Happy Hour every day from 4 – 7 p.m. We feature 2 for 1 domestic beer, imported beer, house wine by the glass and our brand new strawberry, mango and peach daiquiris as well as our delicious pina coladas. For more information call 305-361-2111 or visit Trattoria Romana at 260 Crandon Blvd. suite 35!

Le Croisic French Bistro Re-opening for Lunch!!! Offering European and Lebanese Food Monday through Sunday for Lunch  from 11:30 to 3:30. Lebanese Lunch Specials include choice of 6 different combination meals only $11.95! Dinner is as usual: French Food 6:00-11:00 pm Monday thru Sunday Best Restaurant in Key Biscayne, One of the 10th best in Miami according to South Florida Dining Awards Zagat Rated 2005/2006/2007/2008/2009. For more information, call 305-362-588 or visit www.frenchrestaurantinmiami.com

Interexchange Trading Firm Introducing its new mini tracker and locator...The Tracker is a personal remote position device with build- in GPS and GSM/GPRS modules. It is a small size, high accuracy remote location tracking device. Based on GPS satellite, it provides accurate position information under dynamic conditions. Personal remote position device transmit the longitude and latitude coordinate to authorized cell phone. You can use these features for protecting and searching car, boat, pet, children and elderly people. Further, you can use it as a security purpose and other purpose which needs remote positioning such as asset protection and animal tracking. All interested parties contact Ralph Richardson 240-401-4815

Inner Strength Studios: Fitness, Nutrition and much more! FREE Fitness Assessments all summer long. Have you ever wondered if your current fitness program is reaching the results you dream of? Let our Coaches give you a baseline measurement in order to track your results. You can even re-check them every summer for Free. Call today for your appointment: 305-365-5264

LIFEMAP by GeneWize Life Sciences! Our DNA Healthy Aging Assessment looks at your propensity for: Cardiovascular health, Bone health, Immune Health, Neurological health, Pulmonary health, Eye/Vision health, Oxidative stress risk and Ability to Detoxify. A valued tool you will have for the rest of your life and the basis of your own very personal and customized nutritional supplement. Listen to the radio interview with Dr. Allen Pressman.
http://www.genelinkbio.com/genetic_news/index.html For more information, please contact Lois Galardi Healthy ROI, LLC 305-389-0506 healthyroi@bellsouth.net

One of our very own has been nationally recognized as a TOP WEDDING PROFESSIONAL! Sherry Cowan of Sherry Cowan Photography was nominated as one of the top wedding photographers in the South Florida area by South Florida brides who submitted their nominations to the annual The Knot Best of Wedding Magazine. For more information, contact Sherry Cowan sherrycowanphoto@aol.com or call (305) 361-9305 or visit sherrycowan.com

Looking for a truly spectacular Mother's Day Gift? Pate, Truffles,Caviar & the Finest Meats and Seafood, as well as, Chef Rene's Seasonings & Sea Salts Specialties could make the perfect Mother's Day Gift. For more information, please contact Rene Eguiluz at (305) 305-7401 or email him at reguiluz@yahoo.com

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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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