Key Commerce                           April 11 2012


The E-Newsletter of Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce

 
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Winners of the Raffle at the Sony Ericsson 

SonyERitzThe winner of the stay at The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne was Ana Martinez of Key Biscayne.(shown here on the left)

The EWM Basket was won by Cvetko Jovanovic and the Energy Sheriffs basket was won by Anabelle Siblest.

 

 

We wish to thank the wonderful people at the Ritz Carlton KeySonyEBasket Biscayne Miami, EWM - Vivian Galego-Mendez and Energy Sheriffs and for their donations to our raffle. And last, but certainly not least, to Michele Estevez for two weeks of non-stop work and all of our special volunteers during the Sony. You all made it a great success!

  

Good Neighbor Giving Tree Award April 25

Good Neighbor 2The Principals' Coalition for the Good of the Children, The Key Biscayne Community Foundation and the Chamber hold a wonderful event together each year. We honor students, teachers & principals in our community that go the extra mile and help others. They are recognized with the Good Neighbor Award for students, the Giving Tree Award for teachers and honor a Principal of The Year. Teachers from each of our 5 Island schools submit the names of their students and 3 are chosen from each school. It is a very high honor for these children and for everyone involved. We are seeking $100 or $500 sponsors for this event, which is tax deductible (check with your accountant) as it is sponsored by the Foundation. For more information, please call the Chamber at (305) 361-5207. You may write your check to the Key Biscayne Community Foundation and send it to 50 West Mashta Drive Suite 3, Key Biscayne, FL 33149.   

 

Annual Village Electronics Recycling 

ComputerXTResidents and local businesses are invited to participate in the Village's 5th Annual Electronics Recycling Drive on April 21.  Items that will be taken for recycling include computers, laptops, keyboards, land phones, cell phones and batteries. Items not accepted are electrical kitchen equipment, washers, dryers, dishwashers, household electrical equipment or wood console TV's and projector TV's.  For more information, contact Mariana Dominguez Hardie, Department of Public Works at mdominguez@keybiscayne.fl.gov  or (305) 365-8945.

Drop off:  West Enid Dr. between  Village Hall & Winn-Dixie.

 Follow this link for a complete list of acceptable items.    

 

Key Biscayne Coasters & Trivets for Sale

CoastersA beautiful way for your guests to remember Key Biscayne, Realtors to give as closing gifts or as housewarming gifts to your new neighbors, these original coasters and trivets will always be useful. The design is a nautical chart of the Key Biscayne area, made of imported Botticino marble and handcrafted in the USA. No two stones will ever be the same and trivets can also be hung on the wall. To get yours call the Chamber office at (305) 361-5207. Credit cards accepted.

 

Membership Luncheon

There will be no membership luncheon this month. Keep posted for the next luncheon.

Events

Apr 12

How To Live to Be 100

Apr 14

Event at Key Languages

Apr 14

Water Sports Swap Meet at Sailboards Miami

Apr 14

Event at Stefano's Wine & Liquor

Apr 18

2012 Sea Secrets Lecture Series-Sharks

Apr 21

"Viz-Kayak" Mangrove Clean-Up

Apr 21

5th Annual Village Electronics Recycling Drive

Apr 22

Eileen McCaughan Memorial Scholarship Fund Pasta Dinner

Apr 25

Giving Tree/Good Neighbor Awards


 

For details of these and other events follow this link  

 

Don't forget, as a Chamber member you can post your events for free on the Calendar of Events. Just log into your account and put in the details. If you need help contact the Chamber office at (305) 361-5207. Event dates also get posted on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Hot Deals

If you are a Chamber member and have a discount or special offer you can feature it on the Chamber website in our Hot Deals section.If you want to find out about new Hot Deals you can sign up for our weekly Hot Deals eNewsletter on our website's Hot Deals page.

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How to Live to Be 100 

MountSinaiMount Sinai Medical Center and Active Seniors on the Key - How to Live to Be 100.

Dr. Gervasio Lamas, Chairman of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center will discuss how to prevent cardiovascular disease, improve cardiovascular health and increase life expectancy and quality of life through a healthy lifestyle. Join Dr. Lamas for discussion and a luncheon. Cost is $5.00.

Kindly RSVP to Roxy @ (305) 365-8953

Key Biscayne Community Center, Island Room

Thursday, April 12, 2012 @12:00 pm

10 Village Green Way

Key Biscayne

 

The Islander News - Summer Camp Special Edition

IslanderNewWhen parents on Key Biscayne want information on summer camps what do they do?

They read The Islander News Summer Camp Edition!

This year's edition will be Thursday, April 26. Deadline for advertising is Thursday, April 19.

 

SPACE RATES:

 

Full page                Color: $735             B/W: $520   

Half Page:              Color: $485             B/W: $335

Quarter Page          Color: $295             B/W: $225

Color Banners: $200, Inserts: $550

For information contact Lia Esteban (305) 361-3333 x 10 or (786) 564-5493 or email lia@islandernews.com 

  

UM-RSMAS 2012 Sea Secrets Lecture Series

SharkSaving Sharks, Ocean's Key Predators with Stan Waterman

As one of the true pioneers in the shark diving community, Stan Waterman has dedicated his life to the documentation of marine life with over fifty films and videos that have garnered five Emmy® Awards. Currently on the Board of Shark Savers, Waterman is focused on the vital importance of these apex predators to the health of the ocean food chain. He will feature clips from his 1968 film "Blue Water, White Death," share his work with oceanic white tip sharks and discuss his pioneering efforts in advancing the idea of safe relationships with these magnificent creatures. Packed with extraordinary visuals and mind-blowing tales, this lecture is sure to have some serious 'bite'.

University of Miami Rosenstiel School

4600 Rickenbacker Causeway

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Reception 5:30, lecture 6:00 pm 

  

Eileen McCaughan Memorial Scholarship Fund Pasta Dinner

PastaThis is the annual fundraiser for the scholarship fund which is now in  its 23rd year. To date over $240,000 has been given to 100 students.

The Dinner will be held in The Commons at the Rosenstiel School from 6-8pm on April 22. Fees/Admission: Adults - $15.00, children under 8 - $5.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please contact Elaine Gross at (305) 361-1562.

  

Oh Say Can You Sing

4thJulyHeadSing your way to stardom at this year's Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade. The 4th of July Parade Committee is providing the residents of Key Biscayne the opportunity to participate in singing the National Anthem at the 2012 Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade.

To enter, submit a 30-second video of yourself (or a duet) singing the National Anthem to www.kb4.org, vote for it and encourage your friends and family to visit the site and vote. Anyone can enter, but only singers living in the Village of Key Biscayne are eligible to win. The top 5 entrants with the most votes and the Judge's top 5 will audition on May 24th 2012 at 7 pm to decide the winner. Deadline for the entry is May 15th. For more information and all the details go to www.kb4.org 

 

Lions Club Directory  

LionsCover2012The 2012 Key Biscayne Lions Club Personal and Business Directory is now available. This is their 50th year edition so stop by one of the following places to pick up your copy:  Key Pharmacy; Island Athletics; Stefano's; American Postal & Business Services; Toy Town; Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce.

Cost is $3.00. For more information call Nora Camejo (305) 361-7064 or email kblionsclub@bellsouth.net 

 

 

 

  


 

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Thank You

Thanks to all those who recently renewed their membership. Your membership dues help us to keep helping the local business community.

Engel & Voelkers

Fortune International Realty - Peter Warner

The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

Tinky's Gift Shop 

U. S. Century Bank

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