December 8, 2009
HAPPY CHANUKAH

The annual Holiday Shopping on Key Biscayne is on and is encouraging all residents to
keep it on the Key when shopping for the Holiday needs.

Stores and restaurants all around the island are offering discounts!
Simply click on our hot deals to find price comparisons and discount offers or
check The Islander News as well as in store fronts and at the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce.


Don Pan is a family Bakery and under new ownership! We freshly make all of our products from our fresh baked bread including French baguette, whole wheat bread, cheese bread, and our delicious croissants and all sorts of pastries. With over 200 designs, we can create the perfect birthday cake for you! Come in and enjoy our delicious international breakfast with freshly made cachapas, hallacas, pan de bono, and our all inclusive breakfast; black beans, shredded meat or chicken, egg, arepas, cheese and coffee!

Endelbert Alvarez
Don Pan
700 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
(305) 365-7295
www.donpan.com


ROSZA is a one-of a kind boutique! Just by crossing one of the most impressive bridges in Miami, you arrive at the enchanting island paradise known as Key Biscayne. Besides the world-renown and top-ten nationally rated beaches, you will find ROSZA, one of the trendiest boutiques in all of South Florida. ROSZA sets itself apart by carefully selecting the most fashionable trends from season to season.

Always at the forefront of fashionable sport clothes, jeans, accessories, shoes and evening dresses, ROSZA always has the most stylish looks for their customers. Because ROSZA is always looking for the hottest and latest fashions, you’ll find new things at ROSZA every week. Among the fashionable labels ROSZA carries are: Alice + Olivia, Joie, La Rok, Tibi, Gypsy, True Religion, Genetic Denim and Siwy. You can be sure that the clothing from ROSZA is the freshest fashions to date, as well offering the most competitive prices if not better, with stores off the island. For more information, please contact:

Maggy Molina
ROSZA

328 Crandon Blvd # 118
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6596
maggy@rosza.com


COMPUSCAN is your one-stop for computer services, graphic design + printing, as well as safe guarding your information through scanning. Computer Services: One-on-one training (PC + Mac) repairs, upgrades, networks, photo slide shows; Graphic Design & Printing: personalized note cards, note pads, greeting cards, business cards, stationary, invitations, t-shirts as well as photo, scanning & retouching. Volume Scanning: we help you protect your most valuable asset...your information. We have safe storage space, safe time searching for files, protection from hurricanes, etc. Call Carmen at COMPUSCAN today for any and all of your computer needs.

Carmen Betancourt
COMPUSCAN
260 Crandon Blvd. #32
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 490-9266
Carmen@compuscan.us
www.Compuscan.us


Tuesday Dec. 8 - 16, 11am-6pm Trade in your gold! Gold is at an all time record high, so take advantage of this special event and receive top dollar for your old gold jewelry when you apply its value towards the purchase of new, fine jewelry holiday gift items for everyone on your shopping list, including yourself! Or, you may choose to receive immediate payment by check for your old gold. Our brand new collection, featured on the cover and inside as the editorial spread of the December 2009 issue of Key Biscayne magazine, will be featured at this exciting event. With prices starting at just $250, affordable fine jewelry selections can easily be found this holiday, when shopping at Diamonds On The Key!

Christina Termine
Diamonds on the Key
104 Crandon Blvd, Ste 421A
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
(305) 851-1460
christinatermine@aol.com
www.DiamondsOnTheKey.com


Thursday, Dec. 10th and Thursday, Dec. 17th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join us for Wine, Cheese, Good Cheer and Shopping at the Galleria Shopping Center. All the businesses will be welcoming you.

Galleria Shopping Center
328 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149



Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 at 8pm Sweet Honey in the Rock Holiday Concert! Save up to $15 off tickets! The phenomenally popular African-American, all-female vocal ensemble "their voices are all fabulous!" (Fort Worth Star Telegram) brings to Miami an inspirational and fun for the entire family, holiday concert fusing the many warm and wonderful traditions that mark the end of the year. To redeem this offer, visit www.arshtcenter.org and log in using the code SWEETSONG. NOTE: 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
Adrienne Arsht Center
Knight Concert Hall
1300 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, Florida 33132
(786) 468-2326
groupsales@arshtcenter.org
www.arshtcenter.org


December Happenings at The Ibis Lounge:

Friday Dec 11, 8pm -12am As-Is performing live
Friday Dec. 17, 8pm-12am:
As-Is performing live with Key Biscayners Manny and Yvi Garcia
New Year's Eve party: 10pm-2am free food 10-11 • free champagne toast at midnight • DJ Pablo Ferreira • more details to come

Monica Luzarraga
The Ibis Lounge
200 Crandon Blvd. #101
Key Biscayne, State, Florida 33149
(305) 365-1242
ibislounge@bellsouth.net
www.theibisloungekeybiscayne.com


Saturday, Dec. 12, 6:00 - 8:30pm The Winterfest Boat Parade! Join in the festivities at "No Name Harbor" in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park to celebrate the holiday season by watching the parade of creatively lit boats. Admission is free.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
No Name Harbor
1200 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149


Sunday, Dec. 13, 5:30pm The Annual Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting on the Village Green. The entire community is invited to the annual Community Chanukah Menorah Lighting on the Village Green. Join us for fun with music, Chanukah treats, and the lighting of our brand new Chanukah Menorah. The lighting schedule for the remainder of Chanukah is as follows:

Friday, Dec. 11 - 4:30pm (before sunset, onset of Jewish Sabbath)
Saturday, Dec. 12 - 6:30pm (after nightfall, close of Jewish Sabbath)
Sunday, Dec. 13 - Thursday, 17 5:30pm
Friday, Dec. 18 - 4:30pm (before sunset, onset of Jewish Sabbath)

For more information, please call The Key Biscayne Community Center at (305) 365-8900.


Sunday, Dec. 13, 7pm The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church presents the “Sounds of Christmas” Concert. Join us for a Christmas concert highlighting songs from the KBPC Christmas CD, special music by the choir and children, and carol singing for all. Come and enjoy the beautiful music with the whole family.

Robyn Crane
Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church
160 Harbor Drive
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
office@kbpc.org


Sunday, Dec. 13, 3-6 pm Art Opening at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center. The fine artwork of Key Biscayne resident Nancie Serpico White will be on display. Nature and art enthusiasts alike are sure to appreciate Serpico White's attention to detail found in her works. For more information, please visit www.BiscayneNatureCenter.org

Theo Long
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center

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


Thursday, Dec. 17th from 5pm to 7pm Champagne and Shopping at the Square Shopping Center. The Square Shopping Center will be hosting a fun night of shopping. All stores will stay open until 7pm. Make it an enjoyable evening of shopping while enjoying complimentary champagne and the music of the Chowder Chompers.

Square Shopping Center
240 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149


Friday, Dec. 18, 7pm “MOVIES ON THE GREEN:” 3-D Edition! The community is invited to the Village Green for a free outdoor viewing of the holiday movie "Polar Express," which will be shown in 3-D! Arrive early to get a pair of 3-D glasses. Supplies are limited to the first 175 people. Bring a blanket and a picnic to make the most of this special event!

Village of Key Biscayne
Parks and Recreation Department
10 Village Green Way
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
305-365-8900
ccinfo@keybiscayne.fl.gov
www.activeislander.org


Monday Dec. 21 – Wednesday Dec. 23 Marine Biology 3-Day Winter Camp! During this three-day camp, participants will study the sea grass community, visit the lab at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, explore the intertidal zone at Bear Cut, learn more about dangerous marine animals and take a trip to the Miami Seaquarium. Boys + Girls ages 8 – 14 are invited to attend. Camp Hours: 9 am – 1 pm. Cost: $95 for Community Center Members/$107 for Non-Members. For more information and to register, please contact:

Key Biscayne Community Center
10 Village Green Way
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-8900
www.keybiscayne.fl.gov/pr



SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 12pm Holiday Luncheon at the Key Biscayne Community Center Island Room, 2nd floor. This is our special way of saying Happy Holidays to the residents of Key Biscayne. Don't miss an incredible afternoon of food, music and lots of holiday cheer. There is no charge for this event. For more information, please call (305) 365-8900.

SAVE THE DATE – Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009, 9pm. CHRISTMAS EVE Candlelight worship at Key Biscayne Community Church A service of Carols, Scripture Readings, and Candlelight. A special story for children is included. Please call (305) 361-2411 for more information.

CORRECTION from last E-Newsletter: Dayana Muzinek of Velocity Processing corrected email address is dmuzinek@velocityprocessing.com. Our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Casting Boutique now on Facebook! The holiday season is upon us and gift buying madness has officially begun. That means a lot of time looking for presents for our beloved ones and for the perfect outfit for ourselves. Become our fan on our new Facebook page and be the first to hear about the new arrivals, fashion trends and gift ideas in the comfort of your home. For more information, please call (305) 365-9797. To access our Facebook page, click here: www.facebook.com/

Coldwell Banker Collects Toys-For-Tots Campaign! Now through December 17th. For more than 20 years, Coldwell Banker has participated in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves efforts to make sure every child has a happy holiday. Please drop off your unwrapped toy at the Coldwell Banker office before the deadline - Thursday, December 17th. Thanks, in advance, for your support! For more information, please contact Susie Abell at (305) 361-5277 or email susan.abell@floridamoves.com.

Keep up with The Life and Times of Key Biscayne via the popular social networking site Facebook. Starting today, readers of The Islander News, Key Biscayne residents or anyone else who wants to know the latest news in the Village can access updates via The Islander’s new facebook page. The service is available to anyone who has a facebook account. Accounts are free. To access the service, log into your facebook page, search for “The Islander News” to find our new page, and then click on “become a fan.” Doing so will bring breaking news, reminders about community events and other Key Biscayne-specific updates to the live news feeds of our fans’ facebook pages. Nancye Ray, editor and publisher of The Islander News, said the initiative provides another way for the newspaper to keep the public informed – right when news happens. “So many people use facebook to keep in touch with friends and family; this will let them keep in touch with their community as well,” Ray said. “We will be able to share the latest news about hurricanes, road construction, Village events and other topics that matter most to our readers.” Facebook, which recently reached 350 users worldwide, is a free social networking site that asks users to provide status updates by answering the question, “What’s on your mind?” A user’s status updates then appear on the facebook accounts of their friends and fans. For more information, please call the Islander News at (305) 361-3333.

Healthy ROI, LLC presents SKINNY SCIENCE™ Savor the Freedom! Get your Free Sample of Skinny Coffee today! Go to www.skinnyyou.net and try this delicious Organic, Gourmet, US Patented Fat Burning Coffee! Made with Boresha Private Estates Certified Organic and Fair Trade, 100% AA Arabica Beans. Buffered Caffeine, Balance Energy, Thermogenic, Patented Hunger Control, Combats Stress Related Eating. Also, see our B-Sweet Low-Glycemic Acai Sweetener. More information contact 305-389-0506 or info@healthyroi.net.

Sailboards Miami has added a fleet of stand up paddleboards to our concession. If you are looking for a great workout without too much exertion, this is the sport for you. Paddleboarding is a full body exercise. You utilize your core down through your legs and calves for balance and your core up through your back, chest and arms for paddling. Biscayne Bay is a great location for distance paddling--and it's beautiful. Lessons are included in the rental price. We offer gift certificates! Please call (305) 361-7245 or visit www.sailboardsmiami.com for more information.

CHAMPS is offering tutoring for the F-CAT! Get your child ready for F-CAT. Take advantage of our special rates and have a certified teacher work with your child individually. For more information, please contact Helena Turbay at (305)365-7888 or email: helena@champs-edu-com


Islander News High-Season Advertising Specials. It's high season on Key Biscayne and that's the time to maximize your advertising dollar. The Islander News has several advertising packages to help you improve your bottom line. Lock in 2009 rates by calling Lia Esteban at 305-361-3333, extension 10, lia@islandernews.com or James Owens 305-361-3333, extension 21, jeowens@islandernews.com

Nancye Ray
The Islander News
104 Crandon Boulevard Suite 301
Key Biscayne, Florida 33149
(305) 361-3333
nray@islandernews.com
www.islandernews.com


Chef Rene of Rene Eguiluz Private Chef Services is now offering Artisanal French baguettes for $3.00 delivered to your door for the Holidays at no charge! Chef Rene has other specialty breads such as: Focaccia, Sour Dough and Black Olive as well as specialty products such as: cheese, pate, salumeria; salamis, mortadella, prosciutto. These rare, specialty items are the perfect gift for those on your list who have everything. For more information on selection and gift ideas, please visit www.kbchef.com

Chef Rene Eguiluz
Rene Eguiluz Private Chef Services
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
reguiluz@kbchef.com
www.kbchef.com


Holiday Sale at Top Sail Journeys for bookings made prior to December 31, 2009. Save $50 per cabin on any cruise (any cruise line) of 7-nights or longer in an ocean view cabin or save $100 per cabin on any cruise of 7-nights or longer in a balcony cabin or higher. Book a group of 8 cabins or more and find out how YOU can sail for free! Dorothy Flannery of Cruise Planners was recently awarded the prize for second place in sales of Princess Cruises out of a field of over 700 franchises.

Dorothy Flannery
Top Sail Journeys Cruise Planners
305.361.6772
1.877.OFF.2.SEA
dorothy@topsailjourneys.com
topsailjourneys.blogspot.com


Two For One at The Academy of Martial Arts! For the month of December, train with a friend or family member for only $150. Endure and earn strength, self-confidence and the ability to learn self-defense all in one. Looking for a special holiday gift for that special someone? Gift certificates are available. Chamber members, receives a FREE official Academy of Martial Arts t-shirt with registration. Offer expires 12/31/09.For more information and to reserve your spot today, please call (305) 365-0120.

Robert Duzoglou
The Academy of Martial Arts
328 Crandon Blvd, Ste 206
Key Biscayne, Fl 33149
(305) 365-0120
rddcorp@aol.com


FRIDA Photo Memories Special Holiday Package! I made a specific package to help you out with your holiday shopping, give the gift of a lifetime, GIVE MEMORIES! Give a photo shoot session…2009 Holiday Gift Certificates…$250, 4x6 prints of all image sessions, slideshow with images, private online gallery, beautifully packaged, ready to be put under the tree.

Karina Scholpa Acquarone
FRIDA Photo Memories
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
786-853-0957
karina@fridaphotomemories.com
www.fridaphotomemories.com


Compuscan Holiday Stationary Set! Order a Personalized Stationery Set, from $15.00 to $120.00. A great gift idea for anyone on your Holiday list! For more great gift ideas or to order a personalized stationary set, please contact Carmen:

Carmen Betancourt
COMPUSCAN
260 Crandon Blvd. #32
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 490-9266
Carmen@compuscan.us
www.Compuscan.us


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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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