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TLC Foods Miami |
TLC Foods Miami invites you to join them and enjoy what many have described as "so delicious and filling that we can't believe it's good for us!" TLC Foods Miami offers a full line of products for those of you following the Atkins, South Beach, Carb Addict's, Neanderthin, or Power Protein Life plan eating regimens... as well as those who are predisposed to diabetes and hypertension. TLC Foods Miami provides a line of products including soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner items (to go) As well as chips, cookies, cakes and pastries... and the best frozen custard you've ever tasted! Please drop by to have a look at their delicious menu. You may call ahead to have the food ready for you, or place your order via voicemail or fax line...and we'll deliver. TLC Foods Miami also caters for offices of four or a party for four hundred! TLC Foods Miami looks forward to serving you! Visit them any time from Monday-Saturday between 8:00am-8:00pm TLC Foods Miami |
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La Carreta at Key Biscayne serves authentic Cuban cuisine seven days a week! This rustic, family-styled restaurant will definitely make you feel as if you are in Cuba. Try signature Cuban specials such as Ropa Vieja, Vaca Frita, Arroz con Pollo, Croquetas, Picadillo, Platanos Maduros or Arroz Imperial everyday from their vast, authentic menu. Or if you prefer, simply pass by for a Café Cubano and a Flan dessert. The restaurant offers a children’s menu as well as a weekly specials menu. La Carreta has outside seating and is one of the few island restaurants with a full bar. See you there! La Carreta at Key Biscayne |
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Calendar of Events
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Thursday October 13 through 16, SABBIA fine jewelry in the Ritz-Carlton will showcase unique handcrafted 24 K jewelry from Istanbul. The designs are by Yossi Harari and the ARA Collection. Because each element of gold is hand made, no two pieces are exactly alike. This makes the pleasure of choosing and wearing the designs a truly unique and individual experience. The pieces are timeless, combining exotic and classically feminine Byzantine and Etruscin designs with modern, chic and whimsical style. Accessible, wearable, and contemporary as well as fun!! SABBIA Fine Jewelry |
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Friday October 14 -- 6 to 9pm -- The Rotary’s Second Annual Key Biscayne Wine Festival This year, they hope to raise enough money to send 15 Braille machines to school for the Blind #505, Merlo City, in Buenos Aires Argentina. They will be expanding their reach by also giving to the Diabetes Research Institute who works with type one juvenile diabetes to purchase diabetes testers and insulin dispensers for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. $75.00 per person ($40 of which is tax deductible as a charitable contribution) For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Ruben Weisson at heraclito_weisson@ml.com or at (305) 252-5665 or (786) 210-0175. To learn about our sponsorship levels, please click here. The Rotary’s Second Annual Key Biscayne Wine Festival |
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Friday, October 14: The Islander News will begin sending paid subscribers late-breaking news alerts via email on E-lert! There is be another reason to subscribe to The Islander News, Key Biscayne’s only paid-circulation newspaper.
Subscribers also can participate in E-lert polls. With the click of a mouse you can tell us how you feel on the issues. Our current subscribers will be contacted by mail regarding this unique service of The Islander News. E-lert will not be used to send spam. E-mail subscriber lists will not be sold to other businesses or individuals nor will other subscribers be able to view individual addresses. If you are not a subscriber and want to receive E-lert, call Hilary Earl at 305-361-3333, extension 10, and subscribe today for only $48.15.* E-lert is also available to non-subscribers for a $25 per year fee. The Islander News |
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Saturday, October 15 at 7pm: Please join Shake-a-Leg Miami and their fellow GMCVB members as they celebrate 15 years of launching boats and dreams! This fun filled party will feature special guests and entertainment with MC, Laurie Jennings from Local 10, our auctioneer, Lonnie Quinn from NBC6, art by David Schor, incredible "tapas style" food by Juniors Catering and Spirits by Bacardi USA. Through the support of friends like you, Shake-a-Leg Miami has been able to serve thousands of people less fortunate than us. The donation for the event is $50 per person. Please go to www.shakealegmiami.org and register for the event or call (800) 257-0975. If you cannot join them, please consider becoming a member or making a contribution via this web link. Don’t forget, the party begins at Shake A Leg at 7:00 pm. See you there! Shake-a-Leg Miami |
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Sunday, October 16 2pm until sundown: The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Nature Center presents Sunday’s ‘Till Sundown! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about one of the most impressive ecosystems in the Oceanic world.
Come enjoy Sunday’s ‘Till Sundown at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Nature Center. Refreshments will be provided and there will be live music for your enjoyment! The event is free after the $5 parking fee at the park. Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center |
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Monday, October 17: CHAMPS is starting a Reading Workshop. The Reading Workshop is geared towards children in 2nd through 5th grade. CHAMPS will work on:
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Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 pm, the Zoning Workshop will take place in the Village Council Chambers. There will be several zoning topics presented at the Workshop, which will give you a chance to learn about the changes and to voice your opinion. We hope to see you at this important workshop. The Village Council Chambers is located in the back of the Fire Station. Use the Village Green Way entrance. ***The proposed zoning changes will go before the Village Council for the first reading the following Tuesday, October 25th. Village of Key Biscayne |
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Thursday, October 20, 5pm – 10pm & Friday, October 21 10am -5pm: Laure de Mazieres cordially invites you to view Caroline Dadlani’s Fall, Winter and Holiday collection! Caroline Dadlani will be showing her collection of imported apparel, jewelry and accessories. Join us in the Design District for a wonderful evening of style and taste. Laure de Mazieres
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Friday October 21 - Lion's Club Oktoberfest at the Key Biscayne Beach Club -- 7:30pm - Midnight
German Beer Come and enjoy the best of German dancing and show. Public invited. For reservations please call: |
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Tuesday, October 25 6:00 pm: Key Notes - Key Folk Heroes at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School (RSMAS)! The Rosenstiel School hopes to help its neighbors get to know the Rosenstiel School better in a new series of family-friendly talks: KEY!Notes. Next Tuesday's event will be held in the school's auditorium and will feature Virginia Key and Key Biscayne local legends Mabel Miller and James “Jimbo” Luznar. The two will talk about their life and times on Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. Designed to showcase the school's own esteemed faculty, KEY!Notes is a new series of free, hour-long talks that will feature issues that specifically interest those on Key Biscayne and Virginia Key. Parking is available on campus. Light refreshments will be served. University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science |
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Through the months of October & November: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30am The Grand Bay Club on Key Biscayne will be offering Hydro-Pilates! Instructor Kim Bennett will show us how low-impact water exercise reduces fat, cellulite, creates a more streamlined shape, improves posture, strengthens muscles, and relieves arthritis symptoms without putting stress on the joints. This 55 minute course focuses on the core and strengthening of the back. Burn up to 600 calories a class! See how exercising in the water allows you to work at your own level, lose weight, and have fun at the same time! Kim Bennett is certified by the National Aquatics Exercise Association to teach water exercise and aerobics. She is also a certified teacher of Hyrdro-Pilates. Kim will show us non-impact strengthening and stretching movements that require precise breathing and muscle control. Mind-body focus in gradual methodical placement and movement uses moves from yoga, modern dance and gymnastics. Group size: Minimum 8, Maximum 15 The Grand Bay Club offers a variety of fitness programs to both members and guests: MUSCLE POWER, INTO THE DEEP, H2O BOOTCAMP, HIT IT HIGH WORKOUT, All equipment will be provided. You need only a swimsuit and the desire to look and feel great. If you are interested in any of the above classes, please contact: Grand Bay Club
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All of October: Interiors by Studio South is having a sale 40%-60% off selected merchandise sale! Stop by to take advantage of this wonderful sale and to look around the store. Interiors by Studio South |
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Every Wednesday through Sunday 5 – 7pm: The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne invites you to “Tequila Sunsets” at Cantina Beach Restaurant! Enjoy a languid summer evening with two-for-one margaritas, draft beers specially priced at $2 and a delicious spread of complimentary Mexican culinary favorites at Cantina Beach – Miami’s only coastal Mexican-inspired restaurant overlooking the Atlantic. Live acoustic music adds to the oceanfront ambience while a relaxing lounge area makes for the perfect socializing spot! For more information about Tequila Sunsets at Cantina Beach, please contact The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne |
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Beginning October: The University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science has started a new quarterly newsletter specifically for its neighbors on Key Biscayne to learn more about the unique research and achievements that are happening on Virginia Key. You may see copies of it around town, but you can check out the Internet version of the school's inaugural issue of On Key at: www.rsmas.miami.edu/On_Key_Autumn05.pdf Learn more about some groundbreaking hurricane intensity research or the researchers studying corals in the Keys as they spawn. For more information, please contact Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science University of Miami |
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Otis Wragg from Wragg & Casas has been elected president of the Council for Sustainable Florida. Wragg is a founding principal of Wragg & Casas Public Relations. Wragg and Casas continues to grow, welcoming new clients throughout Florida and planning for continued expansion. They are launching a business plan for aggressive growth in North and Central Florida and expect to double their resources over the next year in order to better serve their current and incoming clients. Wragg and Casas’ depth and reach in servicing clients statewide will continue to grow as they focus more of their resources on expanding from current operations to also include Jacksonville and other areas. The South Florida Business Journal recognized the staff of Wragg & Casas Public Relations for its excellence in business and community leadership for the second year in a row as it presented its Up and Comers Award in public relations to Vice President of Public Affairs Jeanmarie Ferrara. For more information about Wragg & Casas, please contact Wragg & Casas directly at: 1000 Brickell Ave, Suite 400 Tel: (305) 372-1234 / Fax: (305) 372-8565 www.wraggcasas.com ************************************************* |
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