March 2, 2006

Saturday, March 11: SAVE THE DATE!!!
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to its Annual Fundraiser.
Click here for more info

Rosa's Rose is a store where you can find beautiful and unique jewelry and fine crafts. Everything is handmade and the jewelry is designed by the shop's owner, Rosa Miranda, using Peruvian silver.

The handcrafted pieces are made using various media. Ceramic vases are created using millenary technique, which is a smoking process with mango leaves that brings a unique matte finish to each piece. Glass pieces are made using vitrofusion techniques; trays, chests and framed mirrors in wood and painted glass; alpaca rugs, soft cuddly alpaca teddy bears and much more!

Rosa's Rose also sells cellular phones from Sprint PCS and Nextel.

Visit Rosa's Rose to see these beautiful pieces in person!
Rosa's Rose
Rosa Miranda
660 Crandon Blvd, Stes. 106-108
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: (786) 554-1968
mendozamiranda@bellsouth.net
www.dreamsbyhand.com

Integrated Yoga is a form of powerful practice geared toward awakening the spine, strengthen and purify the body, stimulate the energy flow, and focus the mind. All levels are welcome to Integrated Yoga.

  • Pre-natal Yoga
  • Private classes for all ages (children 7 years and older)
  • Teacher training courses
  • Meditation workshops
  • Retreats
  • Yoga Therapy (stress management, addictions, cancer)
  • Traditional Yoga from India

Veronica Vidal is the only person on the Key who is certified from India as well as from Dharma Mittra in New York. Also, Veronica has had 20 years of teaching experience right here on Key Biscayne.

For more information, please contact:
Integrated Yoga
Veronica Vidal
180 Crandon Blvd, Ste 113
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305.365.5483
veroyoga@aol.com
www.veroyoga.com

Shotokan Karate-Do International is traditional karate from Japan. Jimmy Wong, the owner of Shotokan Karate on Key Biscayne, is the member of the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the US National Champion in 2005! Also, Wong was awarded the prestigious Shotokan Master of the Year, the Pan-American Champion, and won first place in the South American Championship. He has over 20 years of experience.

Learning Shotokan Karate with Sensei Jimmy Wong will allow you to gain self control, self esteem, physical fitness and sportsmanship.

For more information, please contact:
Shotokan Karate - Do International
Jimmy Wong
180 Crandon Blvd, Ste 113
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Tel: 305.361.0770 / Fax: 305.361.3595
skifmiami@hotmail.com

Friday, March 3 through Monday, March 6: Get ready for this year's Arteamerica Latin American Art Fair sponsored by Merrill Lynch! In its fourth year, Merrill Lynch Arteamerica has become the world's premier Latin American art fair. It features 50 of the best galleries from 18 countries in the Americas and the world, and showcases over 200 renowned to contemporary artists.

When:
Friday March 3 12 - 9pm
Saturday March 4 12 - 9pm
Sunday March 5 12 - 7pm
Monday March 6 12 - 5pm

Arteamerica will be held at the Coconut Grove Convention Center (S.Bayshore Drive & SW 27th.Ave). The cost of admission is $12 and tickets will be sold at the box office.

alejandra von hartz FINE ARTS cordially invites you to visit her Booth #702 at the Merrill Lynch Arteamerica 2006 Latin American Art Fair. There will be a Book Signing & Cocktail for artist Susana Lescano
on Friday, March 3rd, 6-8 pm.

For more information, please contact
alejandra von hartz
FINEARTS
2134 NW Miami Court
Miami, FL
Tel: 305.438.0220 / Fax: 305.361.5248
avonhartz1@cs.com
www.alejandravonhartz.net

Saturday, March 4 from 9am - 1pm: Eco-Restoration Day at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center. Come help make the MSD Biscayne Nature Center a better place!

Saturday, March 4 from 2pm - 6pm: The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center cordially invites you to the art opening of Meme Ferre "Tropical Memories." Come view these beautiful paintings and drawings while listening to live music and enjoying a refreshment.

Daily viewing and exhibit will be from 9am to 4pm through April.

For more information, please contact:
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Crandon Park, 6767 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: 305-361-6767 Fax: 305-365-8434
4bnc@mindspring.com
www.biscaynenaturecenter.org

As of this Sunday, March 5 from 5pm to 9pm: The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne invites you to Cantina Sundays, the sensual way to end your weekend at Miami's newest outdoor oceanfront lounge. Relax in style, enjoy live lounge music against the glow of a setting sun, sample fresh coastal Mexican cuisine and sip a selection of tequilas, margaritas and cocktails. Complimentary salsas, chips and guacamole are prepared fresh to order. More than 50 fine tequilas including Partida, Corralejo, Corzo and Don Educardo are recommended by Miami's only Tequilier.

Complimentary valet parking. See you this Sunday at Cantina Sundays!

For more information, please contact:
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
Cantina Beach
455 Grand Bay Dr.
Key Biscayne, FL
(305) 365-4500

Beginning Wednesday, March 8: Kevin Perkins Golf Academy the 2006 After School Junior Golf Program begins! In conjunction with the Village of Key Biscayne, PGA Master Professional Kevin Perkins will open golf sessions for children ages 7-17.

The program will run for 10 days, taking place over 10 Wednesdays from 3pm-4pm.

Session Dates: Wednesdays March 8, 15, 22, 29; Wednesdays April 5, 12, 19, 26; Wednesdays May 3, 10
Curriculum: Full Swing, Putting, Chipping, Pitching and Bunker Play
Session Rates: $170.00 per student for one ten-day session

Please register at the front desk of the Village of Key Biscayne Community Center. Each session is limited to 8 students.

For more information, please contact:
Kevin Perkins Golf Academy
6700 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL
305 588-4366
dkperkins4@cs.com

Beginning Wednesday, March 8 from 7pm to 8:30pm: TLC Food Store cordially invites you to their Wine Seminar Series! Come enjoy and learn about fine wine at TLC Food Store.

Session Dates: Four consecutive Wednesdays, beginning with the first Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8:30pm; And, Saturdays at 1pm, 3pm & 5pm

Session Curriculum:

  • Introduction to wine styles and main wine grapes.
  • How to taste wines and explore wines.
  • The making of wine and paring food and wine.
  • How to buy, store and serve wine.

The sessions will cost $99 per person for 4 sessions.

For more information, please contact
TLC Store
78OO NW 25 ST. #7
Doral, FL 33122
305.477.2272
tlcfoodsmiami@aol.com

Saturday, March 11: SAVE THE DATE!!! The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to its Annual Fundraiser. This fabulous, casual event will be held poolside at Key Biscayne's Grand Bay Club. Dinner, Dancing and Bacardi's open bar will complement the affair. There will be a live synchronized swimming performance by the renowned Dolphinettes and our very own Villagettes, whose identity will only be revealed on the evening of the event!

The proceeds of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser 2006 will go toward the creation of a Visitors Center and for additional staffing. The Center will be located within the Chamber's current location in Village Hall. The Visitors Center will serve as a resource center for tourists on the island searching for areas to dine, shop and inquire about real estate investments and local attractions on Key Biscayne.

Please join us as we support our local businesses.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact:
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
88 W. McIntyre St., Suite 100
Key Biscayne, FL
(305) 361-5207
Info@keybiscaynechamber.org

Saturday, March 18 from 7:30pm to 11:30pm: The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Preschool cordially invites you to their "StoneCrabs Under the Stars" fundraiser.

The event will be held at the Key Biscayne Beach Club. Tickets are $65.00 per person and are on sale at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Preschool office. Tables of ten can be reserved. The evening includes all-you-can-eat stonecrabs and churrasco, a Bacardi cash bar, dancing, a silent auction and a chance to win a GEM Neighborhood Electric Vehicle.

The Silent Auction: The auction includes vacation packages (vacation homes, cruises, airplane tickets), restaurant gift certificates, Nasdaq 100 box seats, gift and jewelry items, gift certificates for children's lessons and activities, fishing trips, and much more!

The Raffle: The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Preschool will be raffling a GEM Neighborhood Electric Vehicle on the evening of the event! The retail value is $12,000.00. Only 200 tickets will be sold, each for $100.00. Tickets are available at the Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Preschool and Toy Town.

For details please call:
Liz Pesch
The Key Biscayne Presbyterian Church Preschool
305-361-2058

March 18 and 19, from 10am to 5pm: The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne will be sponsoring the 42nd Annual Key Biscayne Art Festival! This premier art event gathers 200 superb artists specializing in painting, photography, sculpting, jewelry, mixed media and fine crafts in one fun filled weekend! Come meet new and old friends, enjoy the art at a leisurely pace, have fun! International food and beverages will be offered for consumption under the Rotary Hospitality tent in the middle of the festival at the South end of Crandon Boulevard.

  • Fine Art to fit every taste and wallet!
  • Entertainment for all!
  • Special children's events planned all weekend!
  • No gate fee!
  • Sponsorship opportunities available.

For Artist registration please log on to:
www.artfestival.com
or call Howard Allen Productions
954.472.3899
For sponsorship information, please contact:
Bob Brookes, Rotary Club Art Festival Chairperson
305.418.6000
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

Bertolini's Restaurant invites you to experience the best of Italy. Enjoy typical Italian delights from their brunch or dinner menus and allow their gracious servers to make you feel right at home.

  • Brunch is served Saturdays & Sundays from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Dinner is served Tuesday through Thursday from 5:30pm to 10pm; Friday & Saturday from 5:30pm to 11pm; and Sunday from 5:30pm to 10pm. Closed on Mondays.

At Bertolini's you can enjoy beautiful Indoor & Outdoor Seating and a fabulous Wine Selection with Full Bar.

Contact them for Full Service Event Planning or to hold your event in their beautiful Private Dining Room. Bertolini's can facilitate your Corporate and Event Meeting, Bar/ Bat Mitzvahs, First Communion, Showers, Birthdays, Engagement, Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding, Anniversary, etc. Gift Certificates Available.

For more information or to make your reservation, please contact

Bertolini's
Paolo Bertolini
1111 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: 305.365.8580 / Fax: 305.856.9361
Bertolinis@aol.com

Keep an eye out for Key Biscayne Magazine's March Sports Issue:

I would've liked to start this off by saying that I'd just played two hours of tennis, swum ten laps in the pool and finished with a yoga class - I wish it were true!

I know those days when I've spent even an hour at some kind of sport I feel fabulous. My "sporty" friends have a glow about them that doesn't come out of a jar of cream. Maybe it's the endorphins. One thing is for sure - the vitality that we gain from exercise is beyond physical.

With the arrival of the NASDAQ-100 Open (why don't sponsors have more eloquent names?) all eyes will be on the courts and tennis star Maria Sharapova, featured on our cover. With talent, youth and beauty, it's easy to see why she is such a favorite, even in a field chocked with tanned bodies, white shorts and strong serves. Read our cover story to find out what some of her favorites are.

Key Biscayners love the outdoors. The island is a hub for so many sports that you can't help but want to get out there and be active. This edition features a few of the sports and our exemplary athletes. There are far too many of both to include in one issue, but the taste offered here will hopefully motivate you to get even more active.

As for me - I've got to go and find that tennis racket...

Sabrina Azadi, Editor-in-Chief, editor@keybiscaynemag.com, (305) 903-6445

During the month of March, Island Medical Spa will be having will be having 25% off microdermabrasion. Be your most beautiful you! Look good and feel good this Valentine. Inquire about laser hair removal, laser vein removal, laser skin tightening, microdermabrasion, botox, or restylane.

For a free consultation, please contact:
Island Medical Spa
Silvia Zarandy
305-361-9475
104 Crandon Blvd, Ste. 421-D
Key Biscayne, FL
www.islandmedicalspa.net
islandmedical104@bellsouth.net

Michele & Associates proudly announces that it has taken over Management of the Square Shopping Center.

Should you need any assistance, please contact:
Michele & Associates, C.A.M.
Michele Estevez-Hayes
800 Crandon Blvd, Ste. 201
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: (305) 361-3262 / Fax: (305) 361-5789

Friday, March 3 through Monday, March 20: "Colors of Key Biscayne" Art Exhibition at Bacus Restaurant. Colors of Key Biscayne is a showcase of 17 works, all in oil on canvas, that focus on the nautical scenery and natural beauty of Key Biscayne. Using tones of blue and earth tones, Danielle Ehrman's works are a wonderful reflection of the Key's beauty and a must see for art lovers.

The event is free and open to the Public!
Bacus Restaurant
260 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL
305-361-8916
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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