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Candidates Forum October 29
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Euro-Caribe |
Euro-Caribe Shipping Lines (ECSL) is a pioneer in the NVOCC industry, with quality of service at a level that only a few carriers ever achieved. We provide ocean transportation service of the highest value, but properly priced to meet the ever-changing market for worldwide destinations. With our overseas partners, these well-versed agents cover all international ports and are aware of the local laws and requirements. With this knowledge they anticipate any possible obstacle that may arise and hold back or delay your shipment. With ECSL for your ocean shipments for either LCL or FCL or for the combination of an inter-modal move, our staff can handle any ordinary to complex logistical move. Our high quality service and more then competitive quotes will assist you to price your job from start to end. This will allow you to be more effective in competing in the international as well as domestic markets. If you have not already experience the service of ECSL once you try the service, the rate will lock you in as a customer. Let ECSL be your transportation carrier. We will also meet your needs when it comes to warehousing, as we maintain our bonded facilities in the Port Everglades Free Trade Zone located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. George M. O'Shea |
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MAST Academy
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MAST Academy. Serving 550 students in grades 9-12, MAST emphasizes innovative teaching techniques, creative use of a bayside facility, and a businesslike approach to the overall delivery of the school's chief product -- quality education. The school operates a large Outreach program in elementary and middle schools.
Our Mission: MAST Academy provides a marine setting and nurturing environment for studies leading to academic success, career preparation, an appreciation of the sea, and environmental awareness. Stakeholders work together to instill a commitment to life-long learning and to advance and improve a challenging curriculum integrated with the sciences and technology. Dr. Consuelo V. Dominguez, Principal |
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Calendar of Events |
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Saturday, October 9 -- KB Community Foundation informational breakfast -- 9:30am Wondering how the Key Biscayne Community Foundation might help your organization improve the quality of life in our Island Paradise??? The Grants Committee of the Key Biscayne Community Foundation will present an opportunity to review the Grant Guidelines; Application; and the Application Process. The Commons at RSMAS To RSVP: Anne Rothe at arichardsrothe@bellsouth.net |
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Sunday October 10 -- The Pumpkins arrive at the Community Church at 5pm. All are invited to help unload the truck. Free Hot dogs and Hamburgers. The Pumpkin Patch will be open daily in the afternoon through Oct. 31. Saturday Oct. 23 Halloween Kid Fest at the Community Church Sunday Oct. 31 Mr. Bone's Haunted Yard returns to 341 Glenridge Rd. Key Biscayne Community Church |
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Friday Night Seafood Buffet -- 6:30 to - 10:30 pm -- Purple Dolphin Restaurant For reservations please call: |
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Thursday October 14 -- Mayoral Debate -- Council Chambers Thursday, October 21 -- Council Debate -- Council Chambers -- 7pm |
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Friday October 15 -- Miami Seaquarium® Day Camp on manatee conservation -- 9am to 5pm Come and learn how you can help protect Florida’s official marine mammal. Campers will get the chance to feed some of our rehabilitating manatees and find out why these gentle giants are endangered. Miami Seaquarium |
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Friday October 22 - 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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Friday October 22 -- Premier Wine Tasting Event -- 6 pm to 9 pm
Please join wine producers from around the world as we inaugurate the First Annual Key Biscayne Wine Tasting. This event will benefit the Key Biscayne Rotary Club Foundation and its selected charities. Those include: Hogar Rafael Ayau, an orphanage in Guatemala, and School for the blind #505 in Merlo City, Buenos Aires Province District. Sonesta Beach Resort Key Biscayne Attendees will sample wines from the world's leading vineyards and will graze on delicacies prepared by the Sonesta's expert kitchen staff. While doing so, attendees will be able to bid on interesting wine and non-wine lots at a silent auction. Non-wine lots will include travel and restaurant packages. Wine lots will include rare and must-have bottles donated by the winery participants and area collectors. There will also be a business card raffle with drawings for bottles of wine held throughout the night. Non-wine donations for the silent auction, please call Matthias Kammerer, Event Co-Chair 305-365-4090. Wine donations for the silent auction, Todd Wernstrom, Event Wine Director, 305-606-0208 For tickets and information, please call 305.365.5007. Credit cards accepted. |
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Candidates Forum October 29
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Key Biscayne International Christian School
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Friday October 30 -- Key Biscayne International Christian School Halloween Costume Party -- 7pm to Midnight
HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY Key Biscayne Beach Club Last year we had a SPOOKTACULAR time, so DJ, great food from local restaurants, For tickets call 305-365-6070 |
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| Raymond James is pleased to announce that they have moved to 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 600, Coral Gables, FL 33134. For more information you can contact Michael Hubbard at 305.461.1200.
*********************************** DONATE YOUR “THROW AWAY ITEMS” TO THE MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM!!!! The Miami Children's Museum’s Art Gallery has a wonderful Mix Media table, where children and caregivers can come and create their own art work from found objects and standard art supplies. There are some items that are more hard to come by, that kids love though, so come on by the museum donate your….
If you come across anything else that might be great for our mix media table that’s great! You can drop – off all your donations at the main entrance cone of the museum located at 980 MacArthur Cswy, Miami, Fl. 33132 (305) 373- 5437 *********************************** Washington Mutual Home Loans now offers 7/1 and 10/1 adjustable rate loans. Call today for details, Ines Ochoa, Loan Consultant. 305-365-5902 At the Galeria Shopping Center, 328 Crandon Blvd. Suite 212 . More choices, more options! Call Ines Ochoa, Mortgage Consultant. *********************************** The 1st Annual Key to the Best Awards, Sponsored by The Islander News. Who is Key Biscayne’s favorite bank teller, hair stylist, doctor? Where do residents go for the best salad, Cuban coffee, or jewelry? What business would literally give you the shirt off their back, doing anything for a customer? You can vote for your favorites in Shopping/Services and Dining and Food categories by using the ballot in the October 7, 14 and 21 editions of The Islander News.. Winners will be recognized in the November 4 edition of The Islander News and will receive a certificate to hang in their business so all will know Key Biscayne residents consider them The Key to the Best. *********************************** Expect Traffic Delays October 9 & 10. Triamerica, America's Triathlon Series will be holding it's 9th stop and series finale triathlon along the Rickenbacker Causeway, October 9th (Saturday) and October 10th (Sunday). The newly formed Miami-Dade Sports Commission (Miami Sports), is working with Sommer Sports, professional event management company to promote and retain amateur sporting events for Miami-Dade County. This event will foster positive growth and economic development for our local community. Causeway traffic flow will be impacted during the morning hours from, 6 am - 10:30 am on both days, and vehicles will be routed onto the north side of the causeway in a counter flow direction. The Miami Seaquarium will be hosting the event, please expect slight delays. *********************************** The K.B.A.C. Youth Soccer season is right around the corner. Because the Key Biscayne Athletic Club is a non-profit organization, it relies on sponsors to help cover expenses. These expenses include; Insurance, Uniforms, Coaches and Referee fees, Equipment, Trophies, Field Maintenance and whenever possible, improvements. We are asking for your support by either renewing or becoming a Team Sponsor for this valuable youth activity. The sponsor fee for this season will once again be $495.00. As a sponsor, you will have the business name printed on the team shirts, publicity by virtue of visual recognition at the fields, our schedule booklets, and weekly standings in the local paper. At the end of each season, the sponsor receives any awards that their team may have earned, plus a nice thank you plaque with a team picture. For more information contact the Michael Bain at the Key Biscayne Athletic Club (305) 365-8900. *********************************** Get up to $1000 rebate on a new Trane air conditioner from Galo Air Conditioning. Save money every month with the world's most efficient Air Conditioner. No payments until May 2005. For more information call Galo Air Conditioning at 305.227.1228 |
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