August 20, 2009
TheKeyRat.com is a web store powered by Amazon, with only the finest selection of accessories and clothing embroidered with Key Biscayne's favorite rodent...The Key Rat! We invite you to shop our first collection complete with magnets, stickers, t-shirts, hats, visors, beanie caps, and Nike Dri-Fit performance wear. A portion of the profit on each item sold will be donated to the Key Rat Fund, a scholarship program for kids from Key Biscayne. Show your Key Rat pride! Now available at Island Athletics.

TheKeyRat.com
(305) 274-7106
info@TheKeyRat.com



Saturday, August 22 at 9:30am -- Key Biscayne Football Season Opener -- Village Green

Cheer on your favorite local Key Rat team on the Village Green beginning at 9:30 am with the Pee Wees’ first game to a 3:30pm start with the 115s.

The new KB Cheerleading Squad will be cheering the Key Rats on to Victory when they play the Naples Gators. Stop by the Village Green for the action, live music and food on Saturday and show your support.


Weekly Line-Up at the Ibis Lounge:
Week of Aug 17
Week of Aug 24
Monday: Monday Night Football at 7:30
Tuesday: Lating Dance Lessons 8-9:30
Wednesday: Miami Vibes live from 8 – 12;
Thursday: The Crafters live from 8 – 12;
Friday: Ricky Morales live from 10 - 1am;
Saturday: Karaoke from 10 – 2am;
Monday: Monday Night Football at 7:30
Tuesday: Lating Dance Lessons 8-9:30
Wednesday: Carolina live from 8 – 11;
Thursday: The Crafters live from 8 – 12;
Friday: Eloy Orta live from 8-12;
Saturday: Karaoke from 10 – 2am;

Monica Luzarraga
Ibis Lounge

200 Crandon Blvd. Suite 101
(305) 365-1242
ibislounge@bellsouth.net
www.theibisloungekeybiscayne.com


Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 8:00 p.m. The Harder They Come - LIVE! A jammin' reggae musical based on the 70's Jimmy Cliff film.  Save $10 on tickets to see this hard-driving, irresistible musical celebration! A To redeem this offer, visit www.arshtcenter.org/tickets/account/login.aspx and log in using the following discount code to receive the discount for the performance listed above: REGGAE 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 786-468-2358.

Ali Bibeau
Ziff Ballet Opera House

1300 Biscayne Blvd.  Miami, FL 33132
(786) 468-2205
abibeau@arshtcenter.org.
www.arshtcenter.org


Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 7:30 pm – 12:00 am the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida presents: Annual Independence Gala Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel in Brickell. Please note that individual reservations made on and after August 24 will be subject to space availability and an additional charge. For more information, please contact :

Mary B. Arnaud, Executive Director
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida

(305) 579-9030
(954) 965-1184
www.brazilchamber.org


Friday, Sept. 4th at 8:30 a.m. PTA Volunteer breakfast and workshop in the Key Biscayne K-8 Center middle school cafeteria. Join Today! Make a difference for our children and communities. The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. PTA is the largest volunteer organization working exclusively to improve the education, health, safety and well-being of our children. Membership forms can be picked up in the main office of KBCS and will be sent home the first week of school.

Key Biscayne K-8 Center
150 West McIntyre Street
(305) 361-5418
kbcspta@yahoo.com


Friday, Sept. 4th and Saturday 5th from 7:30 – 10:00 p.m. Private Sea Turtle Release at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center! Have the best summer ever at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center! Become a member today and join us for a private Sea Turtle Release on at the Nature Center! Member benefits include exclusive access to Nature Center events like this one as well as a discount to the Summer-By-The-Sea summer camp and access to the center seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don't delay and make your reservation today as space is limited! For more information, please contact:

Theo Long
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center

6767 Crandon Blvd.
(305) 361-6767 ext. 119
4bnc@mindspring.com
www.BiscayneNatureCenter.org



SAVE THE DATESaturday, Sept. 19th from 1 – 4 pm & Monday, Sept. 28 from 10 am – 1 pm there will be Seagrass Adventures at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center! It’s closed toed, real water shoes for this adventure! No Crocs® allowed! Be sure to make your reservations as soon as possible as spots fill quickly! Please contact Lainey Grossman at (305) 361-6767 ext. 119 or email at 4bnc@mindspring.com



Miami Mosaic Academy will be having Studio hours for the next here Saturdays from 10 am till 2 pm by appointment only. We have recieved our smalti shipment, with new colors, and are looking forward to seeing you! For more information, please visit www.mosaictools.com

Cruise Planners, along with the Key Biscayne Community Center, has announced a pre-holiday 3-night cruise on Princess Cruises' Ruby Princess sailing Dec. 17th to Dec. 20th 2009.  The Ruby Princess, launched in 2008 is one of Princess’ newest ships and a 3-night sailing on a ship as new as this is rare. The Ruby Princess has something for everyone: treat yourself to a spa experience, watch Movies Under the Stars, laugh at the antics of roaming entertainers, or enjoy The Sanctuary – a quiet oasis for adults only. Pricing begins as low as $279 per person (plus taxes) and a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Community Center to help fund their many programs throughout the year.   For further information and reservations contact Dorothy Flannery at (305) 361-6772 or dorothy@topsailjourneys.com.   

The Key Biscayne Community Center is proud to announce that the Fall 2009 Active Islander Brochure, your source for keeping informed about what the Village's Parks and Recreation Department has to offer, is now available.  This special edition brochure celebrates the Community Center’s five year anniversary.  In an effort to be environmentally sensitive and cost conscious, this season’s brochure will not be mailed to Key Biscayne households.  Instead, you may pick up a printed copy at the Community Center Front Desk or download the electronic version: Download the Fall 2009 Active Islander Brochure.

Healthy ROI! When it comes to nutrition, it’s all about YOU!  Why GUESS what your body needs when you can ASSESS and get the nutrients that are right for you!  Finally, a state of the art nutritional product made specifically to YOUR DNA!  Peek into your genetic window with our Healthy Aging DNA Assessment. These patented, cutting-edge nutritional supplements target:  Bone & Heart Health, Lung & Breast Tissue Health, Immune Health, Eye Health, Joint Health, Skin Health, Brain and Cognitive Health & Your Body’s Defense Against Environmental Pollutants!  Based on 14 years of scientific research & 21 patents and patent pending technologies!  The ingredients are NSF-Certified so you can take them with complete confidence in their safety.  Healthy Aging is as close as Your Own DNA! New Customers through September 15th will receive a $20 Visa Gift Card from Healthy ROI! For more information, contact Healthy ROI, LLC at 305-273-1004 or email us at info@healthyroi.net.  You can order online and find more information at www.mygenewize.com/healthyroi

FREE ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS T-SHIRT! Give your child the tools to succeed in life; discipline, focus, respect, and determination. Train R.D.C.A. Style FREE for 1 WEEK and receive a newly designed Academy of Martial Arts t-shirt! Receive FREE uniform with registration, in addition, receive 1 FREE MONTH for a Family Member at time of enrollment (a $150 value). Offer expires 08/30/2009! Please mention the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce! For more information or to reserve your spot today, call: Sensei Robert Duzoglou (305) 365-0120 or email rddca@aol.com. You may also visit www.rdca.net The Academy of Martial Arts. 328 Crandon Blvd, Ste 206 Key Biscayne, Fl 33149

Vero Yoga & Co: Yoga for KIDS: Develops strong, limber and healthy bodies while cultivating self-esteem, increasing focus and concentration in a playful environment. Children learn to cope with life stressors more effectively as well as to relax and sleep better. Practicing yoga, kids build a new sense of awareness and respect for themselves, for other and the world around them. Classes are Mondays 6 – 7 p.m. with Claudia. 10 classes for $100 for members, $12 a single class/10 classes for $120 for non-members, $14 single class. For more information please visit www.veroyoga.com or call the Key Biscayne Community Center at (305) 365-8900

Pretty Boutique: Key Biscayne Community School Uniform SALE! 20% Off! School shirts, $11.95 – SALE $9.95. Shorts, $14.95 – SALE $11.95. Pants, $18.95 – SALE $14.95. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Key Biscayne K-8 Center PTA. For more information on how to save more on your Back to School KBCS uniforms, call or visit Pretty Boutique at the Key Biscayne Galeria Shopping Center; 328 Crandon Blvd., Suite 110. (305) 361-2806

Regain the Skin of Your Youth with Fraxel at Miami Plastic Surgery - Fraxel laser treatment is a noninvasive way of resurfacing damaged skin and uncovering the skin of your youth. Fraxel treats wrinkles around your eyes, acne scars, surgical scars, age spots/sun spots, melasma and Actinic Keratoses. We will be offering this special treatment on August 27th. Call today to schedule your appointment, as space is limited.  (305)595-2969. For more information about Miami Plastic Surgery, please visit our website www.miamiplasticsurgery.com

Key Biscayne Travel would like to introduce you to premier cruise lines, all inclusive ships which usually have all drinks, gratuities and dinning options included.  Once on board you could conceivably not spend a dime. To get you on board, luxury cruise lines are now offering fantastic promotions which might include 2 for 1 fare, free air, onboard credits, and even free shore excursions in some cases. By booking your cruise with us you will receive exclusive Virtuoso Voyager Club amenities on selected sailings, including: Competitive cruise fares, Personable onboard host, Onboard welcome reception, Full day shore event/gala dinner or credit for customized options. But to take advantage of these unprecedented opportunities now or for next year, you must act now, since the offers are time sensitive. Opportunity is knocking. Call us to arrange for a consultation with one of our Virtuoso Travel Advisors.  Our services are free! And there is never a booking charge for cruises or package tours. For more information please contact Key Biscayne Travel at (305) 361-5429, email: john@kbtravel.com or stop in for a visit at 638 Crandon Blvd.

EWM Realtors is pleased to announce the following Real Estate Agents who have joined our Key Biscayne Office: Silvia Bermudez, Maria Manso, Isis Alvarez Renta, Blanca Ortega, Kimberly Schmitz and Esther Prat. We wish them luck in their future endeavors. Congratulations!

Get $7.50 off admission at the Miami Seaquarium! The park partners with PETCO stores for Dog Days of Summer Promotion to benefit Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet! During the Dog Days of Summer promotion, which runs through October 15, 2009, animal lovers are invited to visit Miami Seaquarium and receive $7.50 off the regular admission cost with coupon or receipt from PETCO stores.  Coupons are available at participating PETCO stores in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.  Each coupon or receipt is good for up to 6 people.  For every admission with coupon, Miami Seaquarium will donate $1 to the Humane Society of Greater Miami Adopt-A-Pet.  The offer is not combinable with the Miami Seaquarium annual pass or other special offers. For more information, please call Cristina Rodriguez, Public Relations Manager of the Miami Seaquarium (305) 365-2525 or E-mail: crodriguez@msq.cc

Surmesur. chic. unique. Boutique Boutique. The boutique is a personalized lifestyle family concept. Surmesur is located at 200 Crandon Blvd. Please call (305) 365-1255 or visit www.surmesur.com for more information.

Pablo Arraya Tennis Academy now has a website! Please visit ArrayaAcademy.com to check out the new website and get the up-to-date information on anything and everything tennis. For more information please visit www.arrayaacademy.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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