Avatar Real Estate Services -- Your choice for luxury real estate. A boutique luxury firm, distinguished by its team of top Miami REALTORS, offers you the highest level of professional service. Impeccable ethical standards, shared values & absolute discretion create a relationship of trust between you and your Avatar associate. A full service, "In-House" Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Agency creating professional collateral and marketing programs to ensure the maximum, strategically targeted exposure of your home to a worldwide audience of prospective buyers.

Bayside Seafood Restaurant -- Key Biscayne's best kept secret, known by locals as "the Hut," this restaurant and full bar is a laid-back indoor and outdoor "tiki hut" that serves great sandwiches, fish platters and steaks. A blackboard lists the latest catches, which can be prepared blackened, fried, or broiled. Local fishers and lawyers alike share this rustic outpost with equal enthusiasm and loyalty. A completely new air-conditioned room for dining and a separate room with pool tables and a dart board is a welcome addition, as are the new deck and spruced-up decor. Featuring live music, DJ parties & happy hour specials. But behind it all, it's nothing fancier than a hut -- if it was anything else, it wouldn't be nearly as appealing.

South Florida is Our Market and the World is Our Customer!

Ed and I have been "Islanders" since 1960 and still believe that Key Biscayne is the best place to live in Miami-Dade. We are "people persons"-enjoying talking to you and answering any real estate concerns including helping to find a short term rental, managing your property while you are away or to telling you when the garbage is picked up. For luxury or waterfront properties, new developments, gardening information, private or public schools in our area, veterinary/pet grooming, or a great place to eat fresh fish, we will gladly share our resources. We assist you in buying, selling, leasing, and managing property throughout Miami-Dade. The Key, Coral Gables, The Roads, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Pinecrest and Miami Beach are our specialty.

August 14th & 28th -- Movies @ the Village
Join us in the air-conditioned comfort of the Comm. Rm. at the Police/Administration Building for the viewing of recently released films. Showing on Aug. 14th: Tom Hanks' "Catch Me If You Can" and Aug. 28th: "Chicago". The large screen viewing of the movie will begin at 1:00 p.m. Call 305-365-8953 for details.

August 21st -- Monthly Luncheon
The Office of Senior Services has organized an exciting luncheon for residents. Lunch will be provided. In addition, a topical area of interest to our residents will be addressed. It will take place in the Community Room (Suite 120) of the Police/Admin.Building. The luncheon begins at 12:00 p.m. Call 305-365-8953 for additional details and reservations. Limited seating available.

Friday August 15 - End of Summer Blowout Dance -- 8pm to 11pm
Village of Key Biscayne Youth Council will be sponsoring this Back to School Dance for kids all ages

For more information please call 305.365.8901

Save the Date! -- Wednesday September 10 -- Business Card Exchange at the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts

Join us for the 2003 ­ 2004 performing arts season at INVITATION TO THE ARTS, the Theater's open house and sneak preview event. This annual event serves as September's Official Networking Event for the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce, the Coalition of Dade County Chambers, the Beacon Council, and the Greater Miami Conventions' and Visitors' Bureau.

More details to follow in the next issue of eGrapevine!

Deadline for inclusion in K.B. Kids is Wednesday, August 20

Now in its sixth year, K.B.Kids, Key Biscayne's most complete Back To School Supplement, will be published as a supplement to The Islander News on Thursday, August 28.

Each student on the Key will receive a copy of this informative special edition to take home to his or her parents. K.B.Kids also will be distributed to our regular subscribers, copies to all businesses on the Key, in local hotels and through newsstand sales. K.B.Kids also will be posted on our new internet site www.islandernews.com for year-round reference.

Advertisers purchasing a minimum of a quarter-page ad will have accompanying editorial copy about their business.

Call James Owens for more information.

Back to School Summer Spa Special!

The summer is coming to an end. The kids will soon be back in school. Now it is your time for a little pampering.

Our Spa Escape is the only at-home spa experience that treats you and up to 15 of your friends to 2 hours of incredible relaxation & skin renewing treatments for your hands, feet and face. Schedule your own Spa Escape today or join us for a complimentary Spa Escape on Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 pm.

What do you have to lose except all your stress?

Celebrate "back to school" with an end-of-summer getaway in your own backyard! As a token of our appreciation, The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is offering the perfect summer escape for $129 per night, plus tax - exclusively for Key Biscayne residents. Relax on the beach, frolic in the pool, dine in our award-winning restaurant, rejuvenate in the world-class Spa, play an invigorating round of tennis, or just watch the world go by from your private balcony. Let us pamper you in your "home away from home." Valid through September 30, 2003. Based on availability.

Invite us to your school! The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science is pleased to offer creative, educational, marine science activities for children K-12. For more information, please contact Sacheen Tavares.

The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy in conjunction with the Village of Key Biscayne Recreation Department will once again be offering After School Golf Programs for Juniors. The golf clinics are open to boys and girls ages 7-17. The program is available on Monday's and Wednesday's and runs for ten consecutive weeks at a cost of $150.00 per child for the 10 weeks. The Monday sessions start on Monday, September 8 - November 10 from 3:30-4:30pm. The Wednesday sessions run from September 10 - November 12 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

For more information or to register please call the Village Recreation Department at 365-8901.

International Funding Consultants, Inc, a Mortgage Broker Business is proud to announce that Miguel Revello is working with us. He has excellent knowledge in the lending industry. International Funding Consultants, Inc is here to help your financial need, please call Miguel Revello if you need money, consolidated debt, refinance or purchase; we can help you If you are a Foreign National, Trust, Offshore Corp., Florida Corp., with or without credit history.

Full time position: Toy Town is looking for a responsible, reliable person with good organizational skills to work full time in sales. Bilingual helpful but not necessary. For more information contact Ann or Mary at 305.361.5501.

Career Opportunity: Enjoy a new full or part time career helping women and men look good and feel great! Learn how to become a certified Image & Skin Care Consultants, Personal Shopper or Relaxation Coach. To apply or for more information, contact Sheryl Bohlander, Potentiality Training Group. 305-365-0855. Visit us at www.potentialitytraining.com.

Publix Direct will be at the Dadeland Mall giving out $5 off coupons and a chance to win $100.00 in free groceries! There is actually two events: Dadeland Mall August 16 and Miami International Mall August 23. Lots of fun and games for kids.

Luzarraga Construction Company has a new email address: luzarragco@aol.com Please remember us for all your construction needs including remodeling, additions, and new construction. 305.361.6497