Consuegra Educational Services can offer you and your family assistance when looking for schooling for your children. Their mission is:

• To help students and their families in their search to identify and choose the most appropriate school or college.
• To improve the necessary skills to undertake the application process.
• To provide an essential database for families in the USA and abroad who are often not aware of the available choices.
• To professionally guide and serve the client, having always in mind the student's best interest and well-being.

For more information, please contact:
Consuegra Educational Services
Miriam Consuegra
Tel: (305) 361-7978 / Fax: (305) 361-9086 260
Crandon Blvd, Ste 32 PMB 58
consuegraeducati@bellsouth.net
consuegram@aol.com

El Gran Inka is the newest addition to Key Biscayne's eclectic selection of restaurants. Serving the most typical Peruvian dishes, El Gran Inka will make you feel as if you have traveled to the exotic South American country for a culinary getaway. Try such Peruvian specialties as Ceviche, Papa a la Huancaina, Chorros a la Chalaca, Causa, Anticuchos, Lomito Saltado, and much more!

For more information, please contact:
El Gran Inka
Karina Fernandini
606 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: (305) 365-7883

Great Properties International Realty: Daniel Gaviria and Tasio Lorente, as co-founders of Great Properties International Realty, saw the need for a more personalized, customer oriented type of real estate company, where the focus is on the client as an individual. Due to the Brokers' and the Agents' dedication, hard work and cultivation of local and international contacts, Great Properties Intl. Realty is able to offer it's clients the security that they are getting the best service and attention available.  So far the formula has worked well, as the company has expanded steadily since it was established.  Plans are in the works to expand to the Doral area in August 2006 and Coral Way in February 2007.

For more information, please contact
Great Properties International Realty
260 Crandon Blvd, Ste 52
Office: 305-365-0711 /Cell: (305) 582-4800 / Fax: (305) 365-0412
danielggaviria@hotmail.com
tasio540@aol.com
www.greatpropertiesintl.com

Friday & Saturday: 10am - 8pm / Sunday: 10am - 4pm

SABBIA Fine Jewelry
Martin & Natalie Gailitis
455 Grand Bay Dr.
(Inside the Ritz-Carlton Lobby)
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: (305) 365-4570
www.sabbiafinejewelry.com

Saturday, April 1 from 9am to 1pm: The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center invites you to Eco-Restoration Day. Stay healthy, enjoy the outdoors and contribute to conservation

Are your children looking for a way to earn community service hours for school? Would you like to contribute to making Biscayne Nature Center a better place? Then why not volunteer your time every First Saturday of the Month at the Nature Center?

The event is free after the $5 parking fee at the park entrance. Located at the Crandon Park Visitor's and Biscayne Nature Center, Crandon Park North Beach Entrance (Across from the Golf Course)

For more information, please contact
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Madelyn Mateo
Crandon Park North Beach
Key Biscayne, FL
305-361-6767
www.biscaynenaturecenter.org

Saturday, April 1 from 9am to 1pm: Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc. will once again be sponsoring their Spectacular Plant and Garage Sale on behalf of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life efforts. All proceeds go toward cancer research. Plan to stop by and pick up your spring plants plus all kinds of great treasures! The sale will take place at 775 Harbor Drive.

To make donations, please contact
Coldwell Banker
305.361.5722
328 Crandon Blvd. #127
Key Biscayne, FL

Tuesday April 4 through Thursday May 4 at 6:00am: Every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 am, Inner Strength Studios will offer a "BootCamp" Class. Inner Strength Studios has added a new coach to their team - Ian Darrah, a professional Triathlon coach, personal trainer, and yoga instructor. Join Ian while you get into shape and enjoy the great outdoors of Key Biscayne.

This first 5 week session is $150 for the entire program.

For more information, please contact
Inner Strength Studios
Professional Fitness, Inc
Adita Lang
305-365-5264
innerstrength1@bellsouth.net

Starting April 5th: New Pilates Classes offered at the Key Biscayne Community Center, with Rebecca "Boo" Pfeiffer of Pfeiffer Fitness.

The Pilates method of total body and mind exercise increases the strength of the powerhouse (abs, back, waist, glutes), tones and stretches the entire body, reduces back pain, improves posture, increases energy and enhances sports performance. Pilates exercises must be performed precisely and with proper guidance. Appropriate for most fitness levels.

New 6-week sessions are offered Wednesdays at 10am or Thursdays at 6pm.

$60 members/$80 non-members. Experience the transformation of Pilates with one of the top instructors in the country.

For more information, please contact:
Key Biscayne Community Center
305-365-8900
or
Pfeiffer Fitness
305-773-0560

Saturday, April 8 at 9:30am sharp: The Village of Key Biscayne Recreational Department invites you and your family to join them on the Village Green for the 14^th Annual Spring Egg Hunt!

There will be over 9,000 eggs to search for as well as hundreds of special prize eggs. Parents, bring your children early so they do not miss the egg hunt. Parents should also bring a basket for the eggs and a camera so they can take pictures with the "Village Bunny."

For more information, please call
The Village of Key Biscayne Parks & Recreational Department
(305) 365-8901

Saturday, April 8th 2006 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm : The Kiteshop of Key Biscayne invites you to their annual Kite For Girls Event at Crandon Park Beach (North Beach entrance) Kite for Girls is a One-day event, gathering the female kiteboarding community in Miami and South Florida from beginners to advanced riders; the goal is to show the accessibility of this sport. In the meantime, it is an opportunity for us to show safety guidance and behavior to anyone interested. It will also be an opportunity to meet averyone involved in the sport such as Manufacturers, Retailers, Schools and Riders.

The event will feature:

• Free discovery clinics
• Exhibitions from top rank kiteboarding women champions
• Boardercorss race open to all: 2 categories Men & Women
• Free style demo contest with award for best trick
• Sponsor tent/booth allow direct sales on the beach (10%of revenue to county)
• Award ceremony on the beach at the end of the day.

Fell free to visit The Kiteshop Booth and take advantage of free BBQ, Drinks, Raffles throughout the day!!!  HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!!

The KiteShop
Juan Pavan
260 Crandon Blvd.Unit # 33
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Phone: 305 361 0168
www.tksmiami.com

Sunday, April 9 from 4pm to sundown: The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center invites you to their event to "Welcome Back Sea Turtles." Learn how to identify Sea Turtle tracks, participate in sea turtle races, get hands-on experience with specimens, make arts & crafts, listen to live music, eat a sum of good food & drink!

Presentation by Aileen Landry, Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Naturalist.

The event is free after the $5 parking fee at the park entrance. Located at the Crandon Park Visitor's and Biscayne Nature Center, Crandon Park North Beach Entrance (Across from the Golf Course)

For more information, please contact:
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Madelyn Mateo
Crandon Park North Beach
Key Biscayne, FL
305-361-6767
www.biscaynenaturecenter.org

April 10 - 14 from 9:00am and 3:00pm: This Spring Break, enroll your children in Fisher's Spring Playground at the Grand Bay Club!

Join Fisher's Spring Playground at the Grand Bay Club and enjoy a vast variety of exciting activities such as:

Beach Volleyball * Relay Races * Arts & Crafts * Beach Soccer * Water Polo * Basketball * Dodge Ball * Pool Games * Potato Sack Race * Water Balloon Toss * and lots, lots more!

Fisher's Spring Playground at the Grand Bay Club offers more than just fun. Children also learn what it is like to be competitive and part of a team. Teams A, B and C will battle it out in team competitions like the watermelon eating contest, tug-of-war and more!

Ages 5 - 12; Daily lunch, snack and refreshments are included.

For more information, please contact
Charles Fisher at (305) 335-0891 or (305) 409-7786
or
Grand Bay Club
(305) 361-2900

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 14 through 16 from 9:30am to 6pm: Hop on over to Miami Seaquarium, for South Florida's largest Easter Egg Hunt Celebration!

Miami Seaquarium's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Celebration promises the Easter Bunny, Prizes and Many Surprises. In addition to the park's regularly scheduled shows and exhibits and continuous Egg Hunts throughout the weekend, there be will be music,

face painting, bounce houses and many surprises.

There will be Easter Egg Huntctivities from 10am to 4pm. Each child participating in the egg hunts will receive a complimentary goody bag. The Easter Bunny will arrive each day at 11am.

For more information, please contact:
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, FL 33149
(305) 361-5705 ext. 225.
www.miamiseaquarium.com

Wednesday, April 19 at 5:30pm: The UM Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science presents this edition of Sea Secrets Seminar Series, Ultimate Sailing: America's Cup, Transatlantic Racing an More!

Gary Jobson, Olympic sailor and author, has done it all. From cruising in some of the world's most beautiful waters to the fiercest of sailing competitions. With unique video and tales from the sea, this presentation should be one to remember. We'll be taken across the Atlantic in the Rolex Transatlantic Challenge, treated to an insider's view of Olympic sailing and the America's Cup, and cruise through one of the most spectacular places to sail. An evening of adventure that is sure not to be missed.

Reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the lecture at 6:15 p.m.

All events are free and open to the public; however seating is limited.

Rosenstiel School Auditorium
4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL
(next to the Miami Seaquarium)
(305) 421-4612

Friday April 21: Relay For Life will be held on the Village Green. Anyone wishing to sign up their team or register as a survivor please visit their website at: www.acsevents.org/relay/fl/keybiscayne

Committee and Team Captain Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 5:30pm and Team Captains Meeting are held Tuesdays at 6pm. Both take place at the Police Dept community room, Suite 120. Goodies are always served!!!

For more information, please contact
American Cancer Society
Megan Nocerino at megan.nocerino@cancer.org
or
 Vivian Galego-Mendez at galego.v@ewm.com

April 22 from 9am to 12pm: Join us at Baynanza Beach Clean-up, held at the Key Biscayne Beach Club. If you are interested in participating or if you would like to be a sponsor for Pizza and drinks, please contact:

Michele Estetvez- Hayes
305-361-3262
michele@micheleandassociates.com

Wednesday, April 26^th: DEADLINE... Don't Miss Out on The Islander News Spectacular Summer Camp Special! Showcase your Summer Camp or business by advertising in The Islander News Summer Camp Supplement, which will be released on Thursday, May 4^th.

Each advertiser will receive a FREE editorial copy, distribution to our regular subscribers and distribution to potential campers through our local schools.

For advertising information, please contact
James Owens at 305-361-3333 ext.21
jeowens@islandernews.com|
or
Rosanna Earl ext.16
real@islandernews.com

For more information on this event, please contact
Mercy Foundation
Ady Arrieta
305-285-2711.
aarrieta@mercymiami.org