Blooming Flowers has proudly opened a new, state of the art flower shop on Key Biscayne. The new shop features fresh, first quality flowers, as well as exotic orchids and a wonderful variety of plants. Under the new ownership of Angelica Cardenas, creative floral arrangements for any occasion are available for prompt, professional delivery. Gourmet baskets, with fine wine or champagne are also available.

Blooming Flowers
Angelica Cardenas
65 Harbor Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Tel. 305.365.9505
Fax 305.365.9405
www.bloomingflowersmiami.com

Charles P Gregory Air Conditioning & Heating -- Summer heat is back....get your Air Conditioner's annual check-up from a reliable, established firm. Charles Gregory started working on Key Biscayne with his father's air conditioning company in 1967. He's still in business 36 years later, carrying on the family tradition with his son Steven as his partner. They specialize in commercial and residential air conditioning service, repairs and sales. They sell the top of the line Lennox air conditioners but service and repair all brands.

Isabelle Andrews

L'ile est si belle.
J'ai une passion pour elle et Miami.
Vous voulez vendre, acheter ou louer, Appelez moi!

The island is so beautiful.
I have a passion for "her" and Miami.
You want to sell, buy or rent, Call me!

Todavia no hablo espanol

Thursday June 19 -- Key Biscayne Cyber Cafe -- 5 to 7 pm

Please join the Village of Key Biscayne for the unveiling of their new website www.keybiscayne.fl.gov. Residents are invited to come and tryout the new website while enjoying flavored coffee and desserts. Designers from Miami-Dade County will be there to answer any questions.

Friday June 20 -- Costa Med Grand Opening -- 6 to 8 pm

Friday, June 20 -- The Biscayne Nature Center -- "3rd Friday" event "Iguanas" -- 6-8:30 pm
You're sure to enjoy this delightful reptilian evening featuring Key Biscayne's most popular lizard, the Iguana. We're also featuring the reptile knowledgeable Mr. Joe Wasilewski as our guest speaker. (He's pretty popular, too). Joe will have Iguanas for your touching and viewing pleasure, so bring your cameras and nerve, and all the questions you have about Iguanas. We will also have children's activities, music, an inexpensive light supper, plus a friendly cash bar. All this for only $5 for adults, $2 for your precious newts, and totally free to any scampering member regardless of size. And don't forget your insect repellent.

Friday June 20 -- Miami Children's Museum Celebrates the Harry Potter Book Launch - 9 pm to Midnight
The Miami Children's Museum joins forces with Books & Books of Coral Gables to celebrate the release of Harry Potter & the Order of the Phoenix. The Harry Potter extravaganza will take place on Friday, June 20th from 9 p.m. until the witching hour of midnight when Harry Potter & The Order of the Phoenix becomes available for the first time ever! A special team at the Miami Children's Museum has created a magical menu of fun, particularly for this book launch. Activities include individual projects that children can take home, as well as large group projects, where kids can interact in groups. Specialized activities include: Gringotts Greedy Goblins: Kids must pull from two piles of cards to find where the goblins stashed the galleons (gold chocolate coins).Guess What's in Hagrid's Pocket: Kids must guess what the items are in the pockets of Hagrid. Prizes will be awarded to the lucky winners. Walking Wall Art: Kids get to create their own portraits by accenting their features. Words and Wands: Kids create spells by joining together several Latin words on a sheet of paper and then turn the paper into a wand.

Thursday June 26 -- Bayfront Realty Grand Opening -- 5:30p.m. to 8:p.m
Please join Hector Castro, Patricia Roisenvit, Patricia Romano and Patricia Riestra-Villa Giulietta Ulloa, Laura Maceiras, Rosemarie Baragana, Ramon Curiel, Maria Teresa Miranda, Shirley Feldman, Ana Maria Grisanti, Orly Lopez and Ron Erble of Bayfront Realty for their Grand Opening

Saturday June 28 -- Old Fashioned All-American B-B-Q -- 6 pm - 8 pm

Please come to the Old Fashioned All-American B-B-Q sponsored by the Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade Committee at the Key Biscayne Beach Club. Adults $15.00, Children $8.00 (under 8 years old). Listen to the Chowder Chompers and enjoy great ribs, chicken and hot dogs! Please support your local parade and purchase t-shirts & buttons outside of Winn Dixie from 10 am-5 pm on the weekends or at the BBQ.

Tickets for the BBQ are being sold at Bristol's, Key Biscayne Beach Club, Island Athletics, Jim Eraso Travel, the Chamber of Commerce or by calling 305.361.8059

The Spa Sonesta Beach Resort Key Biscayne offers Water Tai Chi, a combination of modified Yang-style Tai Chi movements, in the body-nurturing element of water. One-hour classes are held Monday through Friday, 8 AM and 9 AM, and on Saturday at 9 AM, in the resort's outdoor heated Olympic-size pool, overlooking the beachfront and ocean. The cost for each class is $20 per person. The instructor is Kimberlie Cerda, who is an AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Certified Aquatic Instructor. She is also a U.S. Masters Swimming Member and member of the U.S. Swimming Association. For more information, please call:

Nice Twice, many services under one umbrella offers -- Dry Cleaners -- Snack Shop -- Tailoring Alterations & Designs -- Restoration of shoes, luggage & purses & Now Tupperware -- Consignment Boutique by Liz is offering a 50% discount throughout the month of June. Stop in and get great clothes at bargain prices.

June 30 - July 18 -- La Salle Summer Camp "Fun Days By the Bay" -- 8 am to 4 pm

Activities include nature walks, marine hikes, canoeing, water games, live animal presentations, and a variety of team sports.

Allen's All-Stars contracting introduces their new division, All-Stars Painting. All-Stars painting is a full service company offering pressure cleaning, painting, waterproofing. Also available are a wide array of concrete Restoration services-both residential and commercial. Allens All-Stars contracting is Key Biscayne's contractor concierge!

Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Inc. Realtors (EWM) has recently moved to their new office at 644 Crandon Blvd. The phone number remains the same, (305) 361-5600. We are opened Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Rejoice! the Federal Trade Commission has amended the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) to give you a choice whether you want to receive most telemarketing calls. Telephone registration for the National Telemarketing "Do Not Call" Registry will be available coast-to-coast during July 2003. Online registration at www.ftc.gov/donotcall wiil be available on or around July 1.

WANT TO BECOME DONALD TRUMP'S APPRENTICE ON TV? Mark Burnett, the Executive Producer of Survivor, and Donald Trump have teamed up to find YOU. Apply today for NBC's new unscripted drama, "The Apprentice," for the opportunity to win an apprenticeship with Donald Trump, earning $250,000. To be considered for this job come to the "Open Call" on Friday, June 27, from 3pm to 9pm at the NBC-6 Studio at American Airlines Arena. Visit nbc.com for more info.

Boatnation USA, Inc. will be launching their website www.boatnationusa.com by the first of July.