June 7, 2006
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A Green Scene, Inc. is a professional and high-quality service oriented firm dedicated to providing distinctive interior landscapes to many types of environments. We serve many major corporations, showrooms, banks, hotels, hospitals, restaurants, trade shows and other businesses in Dade and Broward counties.
The staff at A Green Scene, Inc. prides itself on our knowledge of horticulture, plant maintenance and interior design concepts that allow us to offer our clients the satisfaction of well-kept and beautifully planned interior landscapes.
Because of our close and personalized service, attention to details, trained employees, and cost effective programs, we offer a service that equals or excels our competitors.
- Live tropical foliage plants ranging in size from tabletop to floor plants
- Complete range of planters and decorative containers in a wide variety of materials, styles and colors.
- Seasonal flowering plant programs. Include bromeliads and orchids
- Monthly lease programs which include weekly service and replacements needed. This is a great idea for both residences and businesses!
- Short term rental programs for exhibitors in trade shows, parties and other functions.
A Green Scene, Inc. sincerely hopes you will give them the opportunity to provide you with these services. For more information, please contact:
A Green Scene, Inc.
Ares Infante, President
335 Caribbean Road
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Tel: (305) 613-9150 / Fax: (305) 365-7763
www.agreenscene.com
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Club Towers Condominium Association consists of three luxurious high-rise buildings within the Ocean Club community here in Key Biscayne. Although the 289 units are part of the overall homeowners association, Club Towers maintains their own internal security staff, three well-equipped spas, two swimming pools and around-the clock concierge and valet services.
For more information, please contact:
Club Towers Condominium Association
Diana Tirado
781, 785, 789 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne FL 33149
(305) 361-9975 / Fax: (305) 361-9686
Dianat04@aol.com
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June 1 - July 2: City Theatre's annual Summer Shorts Festival begins in Coral Gables! The festival is devoted to fully produced World and/or Regional Premieres of "shorts" -- original comedies, dramas and musicals running 5-20 minutes in length. This summer-long banquet of theatre features 15 - 20 short plays on the Mainstage, performed in two alternating programs, along with outreach events including the popular Festival Series of play readings, the unique KidShorts project to mentor student writers and the noted CityDialogues guest artist series.
The Summer Shorts Festival performs throughout the month of June at the 300-seat Ring Theatre in Coral Gables and travels each July to the 580-seat Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Ft. Lauderdale.
For more information, please contact:
City Theatre
444 Brickell Ave. Suite 229
Miami, FL. 33131
Tel: 305-755-9401 / Fax: 305-755-9404
info@citytheatre.com
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Sunday, June 11 from 4pm to Sundown: Join us for an exclusive National Geographic Inside Hurricane Katrina film and Duo guitar performance you will never forget!
It's that time of year when we traditionally decorate our cupboards with batteries, bottled water and colorful canned goods. Before you get caught up with all your re-stocking festivities, develop a new EYE for the season by attending the "2nd Sundays 'til Sundown" Atlantic Hurricanes.
- Live Classical and Flamenco guitar
- Popcorn
- $5 for adults and $3 for kids. Members Free and $5 parking
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Madelyn Mateo
Crandon Park North Beach
Key Biscayne, FL
305-361-6767
www.biscaynenaturecenter.org
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June 18 from 10:30am to 3:30 pm: Join us for a delicious Father's Day Brunch at the Sonesta Beach Resort. Sip Champagne Overlooking the Ocean While you Enjoy Traditional and Exotic Brunch Items and are Serenaded by a Live Guitarist.
Featuring:
- Omelet Station, Smoked Salmon.
- Caviar and a Selection of Imported Cheeses and Pates.
- An International Theme Station Brings Ethnic Flavors From Around the World.
- The Carving Station is accompanied by an Array of Hot Entrees.
- To Complete your Feast, Indulge on our Fabulous Dessert Buffet.
Brunch will be served in the Ocean Room/Palm Terrace. $52.00 Per Adult (Children 5-12 years old) $24.00. *Not inclusive of tax and gratuity
For reservations please contact:
The Sonesta Beach Resort
Michelle Gomez
350 Ocean Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-5007 or Ext: 7977
www.sonesta.com
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Sunday, June 18 from 5pm - 7pm: Be the cutting edge marine geek amongst your family & friends! The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center invites you and your family to experience a "Merry-Time" Coast!
- Seagrass Adventure Tip toe into the fascinating seagrass beds, gently drag a net, lift, and discover such organisms as Sea urchins, cushion stars, sea horses and hares that call the seagrass "home."
- Hammock Hike Join us on a Coastal Hardwood Hammock hike and explore the world of plant and animal species once food and shelter for the Tequesta Indians.
- Mangrove Slog Explore the habitat of trees that live in salt water, have roots above ground, form entire islands, prevent the erosion of our coastlines, their special adaptations, and how they provide an important habitat to many juvenile and spawning species such as crabs, fish, and lobsters.
- Fossil Reef Exploration Navigate your way to the only fossilized mangrove rock reef in the United States. Learn how to use a compass, You will interactively find this structure a habitat teeming with marine life such as sea hares, bleeding tooth nerites, and black horn snails.
- Binocular Eyes Then, dry off on a beach walk to observe wading birds such as the brown pelican, double-crested cormorant, and the great white heron as they catch lunch along the coastline.
All program fees are $10 per person. 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
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, July 1 from 6pm to 8pm: The Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade Committee invites you and your family to an Old Fashioned Bar-B-Q from the Pit!
Purchase your tickets at the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce: 88 W McIntyre Street, suite #100 (305) 361-5207 info@keybiscaynechamber.org
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SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, July 4 at 11am - The Annual 4th of July Parade. Come be a part of one of Key Biscayne's oldest 4th of July traditions! Participation in the parade is open to everyone. If you would like to participate, go to www.kb4.org for more information. |
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SAVE THE DATE: August 6 through 8 from 9am to 5pm: Integrated Yoga will offer a Workshop with Veronica Vidal in Napa Valley, California.
Pre-registration is required. For more information 305-365-5483, www.veroyoga.com
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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 |
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The newly elected members of the KB Chamber Board and Officers were installed Wednesday, May 31 at a lovely function at the Borroto residence. Please click on the link below to see pictures of the event.
http://www.keybiscaynechamber.org/GalleryOfEvents/2006/2006installation/index.html
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Zacapa Rum for their sponsorship, A Green Scene for the beautiful orchids and Marilyn and Willy Borotto for their hospitality!
Congratulations to the new Board members:
Robert Brookes, Eagle National Bank
Michele Estevez-Hayes, Michele & Associates
Dr. John Martin, Cosmetic & Facial Surgery
Joan McCaughan, Coldwell Banker
David Robinson, Key Biscayne Yacht Club
The Officers are:
President-Shayna Varkas, Colonial Bank
V.President-Marilyn Borroto, Borroto Architects
Treasurer-Cassia Silva, Key Languages
Secretary-Glen Von Hartz, AXA Advisors
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Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade Buttons can be purchased at the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce!
- Regular buttons:
- Sponsor buttons:
- $25.00 each: Button and 4th of July Pin
- $50.00 each: Button, 4th of July Pin and Poster
- $100.00 each: Button, 4th of July Pin, Poster and Hat
Buy your decorative buttons today and try your luck at the 4th of July Parade Raffle! If you are a merchant and have already registered a raffle giveaway or wish to register one, please contact Carine Chehab.
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Cell Phones for Soldiers: The Cell Phone for Soldiers program has been expanded to include iPods, MP3 Players and inkjet printer cartridges (all brands except Epson).
The items are recycled and the money raised goes to buy prepaid long-distance calling cards for soldiers serving in the Armed Forces.
Used cell phones, iPods, MP3 Players or inkjet printer cartridges may be taken to The Islander News in the Key Executive Building or the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce in Village Hall.
For more information, call 305-361-3333.
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Join the parade of satisfied business owners who use The Islander News Star Spangled Fourth of July edition to advertise their products!
The edition, which will hit the streets on June 29, will be full of information on the Fourth of July Barbecue, Parade, Picnic and Fireworks. We also will include a special section highlighting the businesses that advertise in this red, white and blue special.
Remember: our island paradise will be full of residents and tourists for the long Independence Day weekend. Don't you want them to visit your store or business? Let them know where you are and what you have to offer by advertising in The Islander News.
For advertising information, call James Owens at 305-361-3333, extension 21.
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Want to reach Key Biscayne residents by direct mail? Use Key Publishing's up-to-date Key Biscayne Mailing List for houses and condos. Don't waste your time with outdated lists that only waste your money. Our services include: Design and print of direct mail pieces including post cards, brochures and fliers; print and affix labels for all or part of Key Biscayne; postage; and delivery to the post office. If you already have your direct mail piece, we can provide you with labels for mailing.
Call Key Publishing today for a free quote, 305-361-3333, extension 12 or email your information to editor@islandernews.com
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Come in to Toy Town and check out their new product... Webkinz!!! This toy retails for $11.00 and is going to be a hit for all occasions!! Each Webkinz comes with it's own special tag and secret code. After you purchase your cuddly critter you can enter your secret code into the Webkinz Website and open up an exciting virtual world. Pick out a name for your pet and go through the adoption process which takes only a few minutes. After that you will find a wonderful world or learning activities. You will be able to design your pet's room, play all sorts of games and learn to care for your pet.
Toy Town
260 Crandon Blvd, Ste. 43
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: (305) 361-5501
www.toytownonline.com
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Sit back. Relax. Your Adelphia DVR just got better! Adelphia recently introduced some new enhancements to our SA DVRs. You can enjoy these new features right away!
Record Only 1st Run Episodes Sitting down to catch the 1st run episode of your favorite television series and discovered your DVR grabbed not only the 1st run episode, BUT all the reruns too? Now use your First Run Data Filter and your DVR will only record the 1st run episodes.
Play It From the Beginning! Is your DVR currently recording one of your favorite programs and you'd like to watch it? Jump in anytime because now you can play the program from the beginning or from it's current position.
Go "Live" Anytime! Use your LIVE button on your remote control to easily switch from a prerecorded program to the last channel you were watching live television on.
100x More "Rewind" & "Fast Forward" Speed! Check out the 4th arrow that will display on the banner for both fast forwarding and rewinding and watch how fast you can go.
Plug in Your Gaming Console or Camcorder! No need to worry about the hassle of moving your entertainment system around when you want to use your gaming console or your camcorder. Now use the front auxiliary input on your DVR to watch your son's graduation.
- Connect your camcorder into the Aux Input
- Switch to auxiliary input source by pressing Video Source key on your remote control.
- Banner will display on television screen and will change between "Cable" and "Auxiliary" each time you press your Video Source key on your remote
- Select "Auxiliary" and proceed
- IMPORTANT: Don't forget to switch back to "Cable" to watch your regular programming.
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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
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