KEY INSIGHTS
SEPTEMBER 2018  
KEY BISCAYNE AND BEYOND

Welcome to 
Key Insights Newsletter September Edition!

I have the honor of being the 2018 Chair of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce. I am very passionate about supporting and advocating for our local businesses. We are blessed to live on an Island with world class amenities, restaurants and merchants. 

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 2 years. 
Paola

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MIAMI SPICE 2018

AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2018
Miami Spice is a mouth-watering promotion showcasing the very best of Miami cuisine.
During August 1 - September 30, restaurants offer three-course meals featuring signature dishes created by world-remowned chefs at reduced prices. 
Lunch/Brunch $23 and Dinner $39


FLORIDA DO NOT CALL LIST
Subscription to the Florida Do Not Call list is now being offered free of charge for residential and mobile telephone numbers.
It's fast and easy - subscribe now!
CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nesting Season!
May 1 - October 31
CALL Key Biscayne Code Compliance for more info at 305-365-8917 or CLICK HERE
KEY BISCAYNE 
DINING GUIDE 

By The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce

2nd Saturday Monthly Beach Cleanup
Saturday, September 8th, 2108
9-11am
Bill Baggs Florida State Park
1200 South Crandon Boulevard
Help keep the Park and the beach clean for everyone and native wildlife. Free admission to the Park, snacks provided, please bring a refillable water bottle to cut down on plastic waste. Wear closed-toe shoes, hat , sunscreen. Volunteer community service hour acknowledgement letters available.
Enjoy free use of a pavilion all day after the cleanup.
CLICK HERE FOR FACEBOOK PAGE or c all 305-970-2559.

ARTS LAUNCH 2018
This is Miami's biggest annual event celebrating and kicking off the Arts Season! For FREE, come for a day of fun and discovery: family activities, mini performances, a community arts village of more than 100 arts and cultural organizations, chef demonstrations, food, live bands, DJs and more. Plus, the majority of the Arsht Center's season will go on sale for individual show tickets!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Coastal Cleanup at 
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park!!!
Saturday, September 15, 2018
9am-12pm

VolunteerCleanup.org organizes Miami-Dade's local participation in this global event with 45+ simultaneous shoreline cleanups around the county. 
We will provide garbage bags, data collection cards, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a souvenir tote bag with this year's marine animal theme, the Puffer Fish!
Community Service hours also provided.
Over Land and Sea- Jacqueline Roch Art Exhibit Opening
Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Boulevard
Saturday, September 15, 2018

4-6 pm Plein Aire Painting Session
6-8 pm Cocktail Reception and Artist Talk

Selected works from Jacqueline Roch's recent projects, Wild Oasis and Biscayne Beautiful, landscapes from our exceptional national parks.
30% of all art sales support under-served children's program.
Key Biscayne Chamber  Networker

CHAMBER NETWORKER ABOARD BRIGHTLINE!!!
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
   Join us for our September Networker aboard South Florida's newest, high-speed transportation experience. During the trip, guests will network aboard the train. 

Only $38 per person for Mi ami-WPB round trip tickets. Price includes one drink voucher aboard the train.


ITINERARY 
Departing Miami promptly at 4:13 pm 
Arriving in West Palm Beach at 5:27 pm 


Upon arrival at the West Palm Beach station, guests can walk less than a quarter mile to th e world-famous Shops of City Place and enjoy drinks, dinner and/or shopping on their own at one of many on-site restaurants and shops. (comfortable shoes are encouraged) 

Departing West Palm Beach promptly at 8 pm 
Arriving in Miami at 9:14 pm 


Pre-registration is required. SPACE IS LIMITED so early registration is highly encouraged. Walk-ins will not be permitted as names are required in advance.
Miami Seaquarium 63rd Anniversary & 
Beach Clean-Up
September 22, 2018 8-10am
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
4020 Virginia Beach Dr   
Miami, FL 33149
To commemorate Miami Seaquarium's 63rd anniversary, the park is calling on volunteers to be 'Reef Rangers' for the day and join in a beach clean-up! The morning will be spent collecting litter and debris on Historic Virginia Key Beach; the first 50 volunteers to show up starting at 7:30 AM receive a free reusable water-bottle! Participants then receive free admission to Miami Seaquarium for the rest of the day.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
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DEERING ESTATE 
BUTTERFLY WALKS
16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami FL 33157 

This summer, explore the Deering Estate in search of the Ruddy DaggerwingDina YellowAtala Butterfly and more!
Saturday, September 22, 2018
11:00am to 12:00pm

Free with Estate admission: $12 for adults & $7 for children (ages 4-14).
 

Fam ily Seagrass Adventure
Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Boulevard
Drag a net in the seagrass and who knows what you may come up with! There's sea life of all shapes and sizes living in the seagrass right outside our doors. From seahorse to sea star, pipefish to pufferfish, the variety of sea life is amazing. Your naturalist guide will identify each species, making sure everyone gets a good look-see before gently releasing the catch. These seagrass beds are a rich ecosystem. It's wading fun for the whole family, with netfulls of surprises.

Reservations required: 305-361-6767 x119
Member: $12 per person
Non-Member: $14 per person

September 22, October 20, November 17, December 22, January 19th

CLICK HERE FOR FB PAGE AND MORE INFO

CLICK HERE TO RSVP

SAVE THE DATE!!!!
HAUNTED HIKE!!!!!
Friday October 19th and Saturday October 20th, 2018
Bill Bagg's Cape Florida State Park will be hosting the second annual Haunted Hike on Friday Oct 19 and Saturday, Oct 20 and are looking for sponsors and donations. Support the Haunted Hike -- it's for a ghoul cause! For more information or to get involved contact Art Yerian at  art.yerian@dep.state.fl.us  or call 305-361-8779.
CLICK HERE FOR FB PAGE

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FOR RENT:
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Towers of Key Biscayne $3700- CLICK HERE
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Solimar Condo $2700, Key Biscayne-  CLICK HERE
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Grapetree Townhomes- Unit 305 $765,000
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50 Biscayne Boulevard- Unit 5109 $235,000
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2699 Tigertail (Grove Club Condo)- Unit 33 $490,000
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Commercial  
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Tigertail Place Unit 101
Mar Azul Condominium Unit 9AS
Coral Plaza Unit 1107
Commodore Club East Unit 703 
Towers of Key Biscayne Unit A-1106
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 209, 410, 304, 412, 312
155 Sunrise Dr Unit 3A 
Le Phare Unit 37 
Commercial Wharehouse 2517 NW 74th Ave C5

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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. 

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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 we are doing wrong and 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.
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
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. Come as you are. You are welcome.
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 The only problem is that, at the time, I did not know who she was..."
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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.
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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

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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 
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Just visit MY WEBSITE and check off the features you're looking for.  Whenever a home matching your criteria hits the market, it'll be automatically flagged and emailed to you so you'll never have to worry about missing your dream home.


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