KEY INSIGHTS
APRIL 2019  
KEY BISCAYNE AND BEYOND

Welcome to 
Key Insights Newsletter
April 2019 Edition! 

As a life-long resident and Realtor on Key Biscayne, I love sharing upcoming events and Interesting activities offered around our community for the residents and frequent visitors of our Island 
Paradise.

My father, Federico Padovan, moved our family (including grandparents) to Key Biscayne in 1973. I was raised on the Island and left briefly to earn a BFA degree at NYU. But my heart was always here so I returned to my Island Paradise home where I am raising 4th generation Key Biscayners with my husband Donnie Hall. 

To read more about me, 
 
I want to sincerely THANK all of you for the wonderful feedback and interest in participating in our Newsletter 
over the  last 3 years. 
Paola

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MIAMI BEACH PRIDE FESTIVAL
April 6-7, 2019
Ocean Drive
Nowhere is the spirit of Pride and enthusiasm more apparent than during the extraordinary two-day Festival on Saturday and Sunday that features two stages with world-class DJs, entertainers, and celebrity entertainers. 
Special surprise performances throughout the day, along with 125 vendor booths, food and cocktails at Lummus Park in world-famous South Beach. The festival also includes the Pridelines Youth District and Safe Zone, Lambda Living Lounge, BB&T Food Pavilion, "The Garden of Eve" Women's tent and many family-friendly activities.

MERCY HOSPITAL'S EGG HUNT!!!
Saturday Apr 6, 2019     11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Mercy Hospital Campus - South Shore By The Bay
3663 South Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33133

YUMBRELLA FOOD HALL 
GRAND OPENING!!!
April 12, 2019
Sunset Place
29TH ANNUAL VILLAGE 
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, April 13 9:30am sharp
Key Biscayne Village Green
The hunt begins promptly at 9:30 AM. Don't forget your baskets and cameras to pose for a picture with the Easter Bunny.

12TH ANNUAL VILLAGE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DRIVE & 
6TH ANNUAL  SHREDDING EVENT
April 13, 2019    8:30 am - 1:30 pm
West Enid Drive (from Village Green Way and Fernwood Road)
(between Village Hall parking lot and Winn-Dixie)
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Residents (single-family homes, condos and apartments) and local business representatives are invited to participate in the 12th annual 
Electronics Recycling Drive (ERD) 
 
For the sixth year the Village is sponsoring a document shredding event at the same time as the ERD. A crew and mobile shredding truck from Shred-it will be nearby (along Village Green Way next to Village Hall) to offer secure shredding services for confidential documents. Shred-it's trucks contain cutting-edge proprietary paper shredding technology that safely process business or personal papers into confetti-sized pieces before being recycled.

The Electronic Recycling drive-through drop-off location will be at the West Enid Drive on-street parking zone between the Village Hall parking lot and the Winn-Dixie building. You will see a tent and lift-gate truck belonging to EScrap, the Village vendor, between Village Green Way and Fernwood Road. The drop-off zone is designed for access from the east (i.e., from Crandon Boulevard or Village Green Way), and will be delineated with barricades and cones. For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at (305) 365-8945.

Please refer to the lists below of acceptable and non-acceptable items. Small home electrics (ex: toasters, hair dryers) will be accepted as a service to residents but not recycled. 

Crewmembers will be glad to accompany residents to retrieve bulky/heavy items that cannot be delivered to the recycling drive location without help.
KB ROTARY Grand Bazaar
Saturday Apr 13, 2019
  10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Village Green 400 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
KB Rotary Grand Bazaar - Fun for the entire family! Kids bounce houses & games, interactive art booth, international food and beverages including grand bazaar shopping. 
Participation by community organizations such as the KB Children's Business Fair. The event's mission is to raise money for the grants Rotary issues to local and South Florida charities.
CLICK HERE
SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2019


UNDER CONTRACT
Good Neighbor & Giving Tree Awards 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019  11am-1pm
Rusty Pelican 
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway   Key Biscayne

"The Good Neighbor Award" honors Key Biscayne Students who display superior personal character and good will. "The Giving Tree Award" honors Key Biscayne Teachers who give all there is to give. "The Principal of the Year" recognizes the educator that creates a nurturing environment for their students and teachers.
For Sponsorship Opportunities contact the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce at (305) 361-5207 or via email info@keybiscaynechamber.org. Sponsorships are 100% tax deductible. 

SAVE THE DATE!!!

WE NEED MORE INVENTORY!


FOR SALE:
Mar Azul Condominium- CLICK HERE
Unit 8CS Ocean View, very bright, large floorpan, 3/3: $1,284,000
Maids room, Family room, Office! Over 2800SF!!!

Key Colony Oceansound- CLICK HERE
Unit 205, very bright, large floorpan, 3/2: $1,000,000
Great investment, rented yearly!

CONTRACT!!! 441 SW 29th Road- CLICK HERE
Updated home in the Roads , 3/3 $699,000
10,500sf lot, prime location! 

FOR RENT:
Grapetree Townhomes $3975 -  CLICK HERE
Unit 102 Available 6/15/19 Three bedrooms!!! Yearly only, 3/2.5 

Grapetree Townhomes $3900  CLICK HERE
Unit 410 Renovated, open kitchen!!! Yearly only,  2/2.5

SOLD:
446 Alhambra Circle, Historic Home $610,000
Le Phare Condo 
Unit 24-C, Two Story $400,000
2 parking spaces, great investment, 2/1.5
Tigertail Place, Coconut Grove Unit 101 $320,000
Two-Story, Central Grove 1/1.5
Mar Azul Condominium Unit 5GS $835,000
Bright,Remodeled, Sunsets views, 2/2 
Grapetree Townhomes- Unit 305 $765,000
Renovated, Bright, Spacious, 2/2.5
50 Biscayne Boulevard- Unit 5109 $235,000
Gorgeous views, fantastic building with spa, 1/1
2699 Tigertail (Grove Club Condo)- Unit 33 $490,000
Private elevator, spacious unit, 2/2.5

RENTE D :
Towers of Key Biscayne A-1106
201 Galen Drive Unit 214
300 Galen Drive Unit 206
Oceansound Unit 205
Grapetree Units 303,305,209
Coconut Cove Unit A
Towers of Key Biscayne Unit E-1204
200 Galen Drive 114
Commercial 
Warehouse 
6909 NW 52 Street
Commercial 
Warehouse 
2513 NW 74 Ave 
Tigertail Place Unit 101
Mar Azul Condominium Unit 9AS
Coral Plaza Unit 1107
Commodore Club East Unit 703 
The Pyramids Unit 104
Commercial Office 240 Crandon Blvd Unit 285
Commodore Club East Unit 512
228 SW 23rd Road
Commercial Office 1221 Brickell Ave Unit 902
Key Colony Oceansound Unit 205
Commodore Club East Unit 209 
Grapetree Townhomes Units 410, 304, 412, 312
155 Sunrise Dr Unit 3A 
Le Phare Unit 37 

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BOOK CLUB:
The Magic, Illusion & Unbelievable Truth of Youth League Sports
Looking at the culture of Youth League Sports and the relationship between adults and children is merely a microcosm of the misunderstanding adults have about what children need. The reasons why parents and coaches are miscommunicating and the impacts of these misunderstandings are exposed in this book. There are valid reasons why we have gotten it wrong for so long. There is layer upon layer of illusions illustrated within these pages that explain why it is we can not see the truth. It is as if a grand Magician is performing the perfect illusion yet the magician turns out to be us and we don't even know it. 

The Magic, Illusion and Unbelievable truth details over 40 assumptions based perceptions, that cause Coaches and Parents to believe they are doing the right and the best thing for children. And the Unbelievable truth that despite the mountain of data, years of science made available to the public that proves that we are not close to doing the right or best by our children, we still due to these illusions, continue to behave in ways that do more harm than help. 

This book details the history of Youth Sports, back to a time when we did do the right and best thing for children, through the period of when we changed our focus and things began to go wrong. It looks at various models used over the past 150 years of youth league sports. And it highlights the ongoing debate between specialization versus diversification. 

We use resources from over 150 sources- research, polls, studies, expert opinions, articles written by the leading experts in child sports interaction. These studies are backed by some of the biggest institutions in the world. From Ivy League schools to the Carnegie Insititute. Michigan State University, George Washington University, and the University of Calgary are merely three of the dozens that have public reports that were used for the making of this book. The Aspen Insititute, the Women's Sports Foundation and a number of US Goverment departments also make up much of the content of this book. This book is NOT opinion based. It is fact-based. And the unbelievable truth is that even with facts, people we still choose to do the wrong thing and even more unbelievable is that they will choose the wrong thing for their children. This shocking almost absurd truth flies in the face of how we would imagine parents behave. As parents, we want the best for our children yet, in general, we seem ill-prepared to be parents and certainly, we are misguided about how to direct our children when it comes to many areas of their life including youth sports. 

The good news is that there are proven effective methods available to us, and we have many examples that go all the way back to the birth of youth sports to guide us. Today there places in the world where massive change has occurred and the results have been magical. A good kind of Magical. 

So come find out what how we can do better by our children. Pick up a copy of the Magic, Illusion & Unbelievable Truth of Youth League Sports and help us change our behavior for the better.

The inaugural season of the Key Biscayne Piano Festival at Crossbridge Key Biscayne - in collaboration with Miami International Piano Festival. Featuring five solos and two duets, the 2018-19 Key Biscayne Piano Festival presents intimate performances by international artists, from Belgium, France, Italy, Russia, Spain and Venezuela, with each program hosted by Professor Frank Cooper.

Food Trucks Every Thursday!!!
Right Across from Mast Academy!!!
(weather permitting)
Brought to you by Miami Food Trucks Events and Moty's Grill. 
Great event for all ages ... family fun!
VIERNES CULTURALES/
CULTURAL FRIDAYS
Last Friday of Every Month!
7 - 11PM
Domino Plaza, 
SW 15th Ave & 8th St.

Join us in celebrating Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana's popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!
KEY BISCAYNE FARMER'S MARKET

Key Biscayne Community Church

355 Glenridge Road Key Biscayne

EVERY SATURDAY  9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Key Biscayne Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday at the Key Biscayne's Community Church with local farmers coming to the Key to sell their fresh goods!
For more info call (305) 361-2411
Free & Open to the public
Biscayne Nature Center Restoration Day
First Saturday of every Month.
9am-12pm
Marjory Stoneman Douglas 
Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Blvd Key Biscayne

Looking for a great way to help out in your community and earn volunteer service hours, too?   Join children, teens and adults in a volunteer eco-restoration project to keep Bear Cut Preserve healthy and clean. Learn about how plastic pollution is affecting our ecosystems and learn ways to reduce your impact on the environment.
- Use the North Beach entrance of Crandon Park
- Meet at the BNC Visitors Center on the 2nd Floor
- Wear close-toed shoes
- Bring a reusable water bottle (please, no single use plastic water bottles here!)
- Pack a lunch and stay for an idyllic afternoon at the beach!

2nd Saturday Monthly Beach Cleanup &
Baynanza
Saturday, April 13, 2019
9-11am
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

The Park beach is a clean up site for Baynanza so we are combining our regular 2nd Saturday Monthly Beach Cleanup with it to have a SuperDuper Cleanup!
Every one will need to come to picnic Area A, Pavilion A9 to sign in and pick up cleaning supplies.
We will be providing ice water, sunscreen and cool giveaways!
Plan to wear closed toe shoes and a hat.Try to bring a refillable water bottle to reduce plastic waste.
Wynwood Art Walk
2250 NW 2nd Ave Miami, FL
2nd Saturday of every Month!!
12pm - 3am
Wynwood Art Walk has become one of the most iconic events in Miami. It takes place on the second Saturday of each and every month. The event has organically grown from a gallery night to an incredible collection of artists, dancers, gourmet food trucks, music and the best people watching in South Florida. Wynwood and Art Walk itself have always been on the cutting edge. Graffiti, which is now on everyone's radar, has always been a part of Wynwood. Craft beer, another phenomenal trend, has its South Florida roots in Wynwood. And there are many things that Wynwood has been a leader in. For the most part, Wynwood is ahead of the curve. As always, Art Walk is free and open to the public. This is not an exclusive event, but an inclusive event.


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Dr. Fuchs, who has been in private practice in Miami Beach, Florida for the past 20 years, treats individuals, couples, and families for issues such as: marital conflict, divorce, depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, interpersonal relationships, parenting challenges, and grief counseling. In addition to therapy, she is a guest speaker at businesses and schools where she lectures on various topics including: collaborative divorce, stress management, child safety, effective parenting, caregiver stress, financial fidelity and healthy relationships.
Her passion is to help families deal with the emotional stressors accompanying divorce through individual/family therapy during or after divorce, by serving as a Neutral Facilitator in Collaborative Divorce and by educating the public about the Collaborative Process. Dr. Fuchs is a contributor to local and national media outlets. Frequently quoted by The Miami Herald, she has also authored numerous articles on Collaborative Divorce for local newspapers and widely-read websites.
She is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Florida Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the Collaborative Family Law Institute of Miami.
Dr. Fuchs can be contacted by email at Rondafuchs@gmail.com or through her website: www.Rondafuchscounseling.com
                  
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Hours of operation:
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday-Thursday 
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Please contact the Key Biscayne Community Foundation at  info@keybiscaynefoundation.org  if you have questions or need more information.
CLHMS DESIGNATION!
I am very happy to announce that I have completed the requirements for the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation from the Institute for Home Luxury Marketing. Because I have documented performance in the top 10% of Residential Sales in my Market, I have further qualified for the Million Dollar Guild designation!

CALL PAOLA PADOVAN AT 305-915-4044!


The Village of Key Biscayne has a text notification system  available. 

It will notify you about...
  • TRAFFIC ADVISORIES & UPDATES
  • POWER OUTAGES
  • WEATHER ALERTS
  • and OTHER UGENT and EMERGENCY situations
    Here is a link! Simply CLICK HERE   so you too can receive these critical and timely advisories from the VINS (Village Information and Notification System) emergency text messaging alert service. In the event of an emergency, a text message will be sent to the cell number that you specify and/or your email address.
PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESSING!!!
DID YOU KNOW that the Village of Key Biscayne is a  certified acceptance facility for U.S. passport applications? 
 As a courtesy to our residents, this service is offered by the Parks and Recreation Department at the Community Center, located at 10 Village Green Way, second floor.
Rules, downloadable forms, fees, travel advisories and other information are available at the  U.S. State Department passport web page (CLICK HERE).  Please review this website to obtain all of the necessary information to complete your passport application.
For additional information or to make an appointment, call
 (305) 365-8953. 
Monday to Friday   9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®

REALTORS® aren't just agents. They're professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers!


If you are looking for a very experienced REALTOR, Contact Paola Padovan today to get your free Comparative Market Analysis and or a list of what is available for rent or sale. Paola has been serving her community for over 25 years and she is more than eager to serve you as well. 

Padovan Realty is a  family owned, full-service Residential Real Estate firm was established in 1991 making them the most experienced boutique Real Estate Firm on Key Biscayne. 

Contact Paola at: 305 915-4044 or visit   www.ParadisePropertiesRealty.com 
or click Paradise Properties Realty by Padovan Realty Corp.
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