July 13, 2005

We are proud to announce the Chamber Advantage Health Plan, a joint effort by the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce and Vista Healthplan. This plan can dramatically reduce the costs of providing a comprehensive health plan through your Chamber membership. For more information, please call the Chamber at (305) 361-5207 or Odalis at (786) 262-8409
New Members

Lagoon Entertainment’s Yage Bay Club

Yage Bay Club has opened in Key Biscayne! Pronounced “Ya-Hey,” this club is an upscale, chic setting for anyone looking for a good time outside of Miami Beach. Come check out Yage Bay Club’s restaurant, lounge, and marina with its world-class sound system and live entertainment. Being the only club in Miami with panoramic views of Brickell and Downtown Miami, you are sure to see spectacular sunsets from its setting in beautiful and natural Key Biscayne. For the late-nighters, Yage provides a night of international beats and DJs to keep the Key kickin' it till sunrise! Contact them to get more information about private rooms for your group events.

 Lagoon Entertainment’s Yage Bay Club
Rodrigo Rojas
3301 Rickenbacker Causeway
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: (305) 361-0788; Fax: (305) 361-6188
www.yagebayclub.com


Calendar of Events

Wednesday, July 13 from 5:30-7:30: Key Biscayne, Coral Gables and Coconut Grove Chambers of Commerce Invite their members to a joint Networker/Business Card Exchange at Key Biscayne's newest Restaurant Lounge Marina Yage Bay Club. There is a restaurant, VIP Room, Main Bar, Skylight Atrium and Tiki Hut Lounge- Boats are welcome.

This event is open for members only. There will be free entrance and 2 drink tickets, compliments of our host, Yage Bay Club. Please RSVP us directly:

Key Biscayne 305-361-5207 info@keybiscaynechamber.org

Yage Bay Club
3301 Rickenbacker Causeway
(at the entrance to the Rusty Pelican on the left nestled before the marina's entrance)
Key Biscayne, FL


July 14th 8:00 pm: A Piano Concert by Roswitha Lohmer will be held at the KB Community Center in the Island Room on the second floor.

You are invited by the Consul General of Germany, Eva Alexandra Countess Kendeffy, to enjoy a classical piano recital by Roswitha Lohmer. The Village of Key Biscayne and the Sonesta Beach resort are also sponsoring this event, so admission is free. Roswitha is currently on tour in Miami and will play recitals and Piano Concertos in Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador. The program will be a mixture of Mozart, Beethovan, Brahms and Schubert. Hope to see you there!

For more information, please contact the
Key Biscayne Community Center
10 Village Green Way
Key Biscayne, FL
(305) 365-8900


July 15 - 31, Pfeiffer Fitness, innovator of the Poolates method, is offering a "put your pool to work" special: Three Poolates sessions tailored to each client's individual needs, goals, and pool, for the special price of $200. This $25 dollar savings is valid for first time participants only.

For information or to purchase this put your pool to work special, please contact

Pfeiffer Fitness, LLC
Boo Pfeiffer
305-773-0560
boo@poolates.com
www.poolates.com


July 16 and 17 Harry Potter Weekend: In commemoration of the release of the sixth book in the J.K. Rowling's best selling series Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Miami Seaquarium partners with Books & Books and invites Harry Potter fans across South Florida to return to Hogwarts and celebrate Rowling's latest release at the park. Guests who bring in any Harry Potter book or wear Harry Potter costume to the park throughout the weekend will receive a 50 percent discount on the price of regular admission.  In addition, a special coupon offering 50 percent off full price admission will be extended to persons buying the new release from Books & Books.  The weekend will also feature pre-show Harry Potter trivia contests, magicians, the chance to win copies of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince courtesy of Books & Books and many surprises. 

July 23 and 24 at 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m South Florida Parenting Weekend: Visit Miami Seaquarium for a weekend of music, games and prizes at the South Florida Parenting "Kids Fun Time" event!

July 30 and 31 and August 6 and 7 Back to School Weekend: Beat the Back-to-School Blues at Miami Seaquarium and all children will receive a free educational poster and a free Miami Seaquarium 50th anniversary commemorative plush pal throughout the weekend!

Through September 30, 2005: Guests visiting the park can receive $5-off general admission when they bring a special marked Sunkist can or any Pepsi product.  This offer is good only through September 30th and is not good with any other discount or program.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year.  The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits 

Miami Seaquarium
Maritza Arceo
Tel: 305-365-2525
Pager: 305-719-2810
www.miamiseaquarium.com


Friday, July 15th 6 – 8pm: Conserve Seagrass Critters & Interactive Storytelling by Romi Ferrari of Bonehead the Red Beeagelgiller. There's sea life of all shapes and sizes living in the seagrass right outside our doors. From seahorses to sea urchins, pipefish to starfish, the varieties of sea life is amazing. 

Come and learn from your naturalist guide, as they will identify each species, making sure everyone gets a good look and feel for the animals, only if your hands are bug spray-free and clean. These seagrass beds are a rich ecosystem, so this is your opportunity to appreciate the diversity found in these aquatic grasses. 

Also, prepare yourself and your kids for the future by meeting and listening to Romi Ferrari read her very own composed book called One Day at a Time by Bonehead the Red Beeagelgiller, teaching about major future changes going from the End of the Fossil Fuel to the Age of Nanotechnology.  Familiarize yourself with the word and concept of Nanotechnology, use a magnifying glass, compound and light microscope, etc. Understand the tiniest concepts discovered recently by scientists!

Cost: $5 for Adults, $3 for kids and Members FREE and a $5 parking fee.
Food and Drinks:  Light supper and drinks for purchase

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Blvd.
(Crandon Park North Entrance, Key Biscayne entrance cross from golf course)
305-361-6767
www.biscaynenaturecenter.org


Thursday, July 21 The Ambassadors of Mercy Interactive Culinary Fest: The Ambassadors of Mercy Hospital will be holding a cocktail followed by dinner at The Biltmore Hotel at 1200 Anastasia Avenue. 

Cocktails will begin at 7:00pm, which will be directly followed by dinner at 8:00pm. Tickets are $125 per person.

For more information, please contact:

Ady Arrieta 
305-285-2711
AArrieta@mercymiami.org


Through September 2005, Patrick's Hairdressing Salon and Spa is offering sizzling summer specials!   Treat your hair and skin to the best… 

Special # 1
Hydrating Hair and Scalp Mask
1 1/2 hour Facial
Haircut and Blow Dry
$100.00

Special # 2
Full Head of Highlights
Deep Conditioning Treatment
Blow Dry / Styling
$100.00

These special offers are valid through September and are by appointment only, so call

 Patrick’s Hairdressing Salon and Spa today!
180 Crandon Blvd, Suite 112
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: 305-361-8399; Fax: 305-554-1448
www.key-biscayne.com/patricks


August 5th: Countrywide Home Loans will be open for business! Also, Countrywide would like to announce that Connie Brazier has joined the Key Biscayne team as a Senior Loan Consultant. Connie brings to our operation a wealth of experience with over 15 years in the mortgage industry. Her expertise in international borrowers and super jumbo loans is the perfect match for the Key Biscayne market.

Also, our grand office opening has been delayed until closer to August 26th. Our facilities management team is overwhelmed with requests as Countrywide is experiencing a high level of expansion across the nation.

However, we are visiting offices in the area and introducing ourselves. If any Chamber members in real estate would like for us to visit and make a brief presentation to their office we will bring lunch!

Countrywide Home Loans
George Fraguio
260 Crandon Blvd, Suite 34
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: (305) 446-0886 / Fax: (305) 446-0755
George_Fraguio@countrywide.com
www.countrywide.com

Vista Health Plan offers affordable healthcare: Reduce cost, not benefits! The Chamber Advantage Health Plan provided by Vista Health is the affordable solution, as it can significantly reduce you health benefit premium costs without cutting benefits. Available now through the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce, your employees will have comprehensive healthcare coverage offered by one of the area’s largest health benefit companies and access to an extensive network of more than 5,000 participating physicians and hospitals.

To learn more about the Chamber Advantage Health Plan call 1-800-977-7481 or fax Vista at (954) 839-1267 with a completed census form, which you can pick up at the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce. 88 West McIntyre Street, Suite 100 Key Biscayne, FL 33149

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The Links Restaurant & Clubhouse is pleased to announce they have Wi-Fi (wireless internet)! Bring your laptop to lunch and surf the net afterwards. They are located at the Crandon Golf Course, 6700 Crandon Blvd. For more information, go to www.thelinkskb.com or call 305-361-0496

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Scott Evans Productions presents “Tropical Jam:” Tropical Jam offers such music styles as Calypso, Reggae, Soca, Pop, Island Jazz, and Classic Rock for any event!  If you are planning an event in 2005 or 2006, contact Scott Evans Productions for the best in music entertainment.

Scott Evans Productions
(800) 246-3684
evansprod@aol.com
www.theentertainmentmall.com



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Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
88 West McIntyre Street - Suite 100
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Tel:305.361.5207 Fax: 305.361.9411
www.keybiscaynechamber.org
info@keybiscaynechamber.org