The Gift Store is a unique gift boutique offering a fine selection of home furnishings, gourmet baskets and kitchenware as well as one of a kind gifts.  We also have a large selection of children’s items featuring learning toys, books and plush toys.  We carry Dean & Deluca gourmet foods and Nigella Lawson living kitchen cookware. 

Coastal Building Maintenance is full service janitorial Maintenance contractor, providing comprehensive cleaning and maintenance services for office buildings, schools, condominiums, and retail centers since 1953.  A locally based, family owned and operated business, CBM employs roughly 600 trained, uniformed and background screened individuals throughout South Florida.  In addition to our contract cleaning and maintenance services, CBM offers natural stone restoration and maintenance programs to both commercial and residential customers. 

La Isla Times: The new face of Key Biscayne A hot new publication is on key Biscayne: La Isla Times. A beautifully designed, well-written newspaper, with in-depth articles about what really is happening on our paradise island. La Isla Times investigates, and reveals the truth behind the news.

La Isla Times features interesting sections: Community Issues, Kids and Teens, Art and Culture, Gourmet and Wines, Health and Beauty, Sports, Pets, Technology and Business, Crossword, and much more. “La Isla Times is free, as any community newspaper should be”, states Alexandra Rossi, editor of both publications. “With La Isla and La Isla Times, we address every Key Biscayne resident in their own language”

Free admission to Bill Baggs State Park compliments of the Park Manager to view Key Biscayne's very own Winterfest Lighted Boat Parade at "No-Name Harbor". This annual event is sponsored by the Key Biscayne Yacht Club and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.

There is about a 3 minute walk to the harbor, so travel light and wear comfortable shoes. A tram will provide transportation for seniors and small children.

The first boat will enter the harbor at approximately 6:15 and the parade will last about 90 minutes.

There will be a live band, a visit from Santa and food and refreshments will be provided at a modest cost, or you can bring your own. Consider bringing a flashlight to wave at the boaters, chairs and blankets as it's supposed to get cold this weekend

Every Saturday night you can enjoy a delicious dinner at Ad Gustum while listening to the sounds of Louis Archambeau.  The lights will be dimmed to create a perfect Saturday night atmosphere for you and your loved ones.  Beer and Wine will be served and there will be no cover charge.  See you there!

Now until Jan. 11 – MOSAIC Fine Art & FUNctional Exhibitions and Mosaic Workshops

The International Juried Mosaic Exhibition is being held to benefit CHARLEE homes for children.  Voluntary contributions of $5.00 for CHARLEE will be collected at the door. This event is sponsored by Mosaic on Miami Beach/WCI Realty, Roasters and Toasters.

The second floor gallery is featuring  Vorsicht – Foresight, new works by Hans Feyerabend Atelier.

The annual Key Biscayne Chanukah Menorah Lighting Ceremony will be held on the Village Green this Sunday at 5:00pm. Proceeds from the lighting of the Menorah will be donated to Jewish Family Services.

Those interested in having their families light the Menorah should call Nelson or Ivan at (305) 365-0594.

Dec 13th until Jan 7th -- Ritz Carlton Holiday Camp

We invite children, aged 4 to 12, to be part of our holiday camp for children. The camp offers children the opportunity to use the beautiful facilities at The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne.

Activities include tennis, basketball, swimming,boating, beach activities and art and craft.

Caring counselors who had previous experience at the popular "Summer Adventure Camp" will ensure that all campers have an enjoyable experience.

For more information please contact

Thursday, December 16 -- Key Biscayne Athletic Club Annual Member Meeting -- 7:30 pm
The annual membership meeting of the Athletic Club will be held in room 120 of Village Hall on the ground floor. This meeting is open to all KBAC member to discuss the current status of the KBAC and future ideas to better the programming.

Thursday December 16 -- Key Languages Christmas Party -- 7 to 9 pm

Friday December 17 -- Jingle Jam on the Village Green -- 7 pm to 11:30pm

The Village of Key Biscayne Youth Council and the Recreation Department are holding a concert on the Village Green featuring five local bands.

There will be a competition between the bands to see who can raise the most money for the Scott Bass Scholarship Fund. 

Pizza, drinks water and goodies will be sold at the event to go toward the Scholarship Fund.

2004 Winter Break Camp Miami Children's Museum
Are you looking for something entertaining and exciting for your kids to do over winter break? Join us for Winter Break Camp! Explore the arts and more by participating in fun educational activities. Join us for a day or spend a whole week.
Camp Dates: Monday through Friday from December 20-31st, 2004
Enrollment is limited. We strongly encourage parents to pre-register.
Ages: 3 – 11 (5th grade)
Cost: $180 per week or $50 per day per camper
Time: 9 am – 3pm, Extended care available for an additional fee (for ages 4 and up) Lunch available for $5 per day,

The Miami Seaquarium Winter Camp brings great adventures to children who will come face to face with a variety of animal species.  Children will explore where Orcas live and why they live in very cold regions of the world.  Campers will be taught how polar bears stay warm and why they are white.  Then, we’ll take an imaginary journey into the world of penguins and learn how are they different from our very own-feathered friends. 

The cost for the week is $200 per child.  This includes visit to all exhibits, marine shows, animal interactions crafts and games. Any additional siblings or 12-month pass holders will be charged $180.00. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact:

Dec 24 -- Christmas Eve at the Sonesta-- 6:00pm – 10:30
Join us at the Purple Dolphin Restaurant to celebrate Christmas Eve with us.  Enjoy our extravagant seafood buffet – an array of seafood delicacies!  Adults: $49.00; Children (5-12yrs.) $20.00

Dec 25 -- Christmas Day at the Sonesta

11:00am – 3:00pm at the Ocean Room
Deck the Halls with a beautiful Christmas brunch! – An array of endless food displays, live entertainment, and free-flowing champagne will make this a memorable experience! Adults $49.00; Children (5-12yrs.) $20.00

6:00 – 10:30pm at the Purple Dolphin Restaurant
Executive Chef Elizabeth Barlow prepares a traditional 4-course gourmet menu that is sure to tantalize your palate! Adults $49.00; Children (5-12yrs.) $20.00

For More Information or to Make Reservations Please Contact:
Sonesta Beach Resort Key Biscayne
350 Ocean Drive
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-5007
www.sonesta.com

Margaret Kent has launched the updated version of her best-seller "How to Marry the Man of Your Choice". When first published it stayed on the New York Times best-seller list for 16 weeks and was published in 37 languages, helping millions of women worldwide. The revised and updated version promises to give today's woman the advice and wisdom to make it to the altar. For more information contact Margaret Kent and the man of her choice Robert Feinchreiber at 305.361.5800 or multijur@aol.com.

Linda B Restaurant is a dropoff location for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, which distributes holiday presents to underpriveleged kids. Interested persons are requested to donate boxed, unwrapped toys by 12/19/04. Gifts for older children are especially needed. Please be generous.

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate is a collection point for Toys for Tots for the 20th consecutive year on Key Biscayne. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the office in The Galeria at 328 Crandon Blvd, Suite 127 between now and December 18th. Help Coldwell Banker help the Marine Reserves Corps help those children who are less fortunate have a really Happy Holiday this year!

Colonial Bank has a special rate on certificates of deposit, 2.85% APY for 13 months. (Funds new to Colonial Bank). Minimum to open is $1,000.00. Please call (305) 361-6451 for more information on terms ans conditions. Thank you.

The Islander News is currently selling advertising for New Year's Eve events. With the purchase of an ad, the business also will receive a free write-up about the event. For more information, call James Owens at 305-361-3333 extension 21.

"Island Life: The Official Guide and Directory of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce" will go to press on March 1 so it will be ready for distribution during the NASDAQ-100 Open. Last year, many businesses were disappointed that they placed an ad too late to be included in the publication. Every business that places an ad will also receive a free write-up about their company. To reserve your premium advertising position, call James Owens at 305-361-3333, extension 21.

Key Publishing is currently designing one-of-a-kind holiday cards, including photo cards. In most cases, we can offer same day service. For more information, call Nancye Ray at 305-361-3333, extension 12.

El Club Watersports -- The “Winged” Rave:  It truly is an awesome “magic carpet” ride feeling. If you ever want to experience it here in Miami, we offer rides with one of our professional instructors or a 5-hour course, which will then allow you to rent it on your own. We do warn people that it is difficult to remove the ear-to-ear smile that this half sailboat half flying machine brings to its riders!

If you would like to see it in action go to www.elclub.us/sailing.htm

Or Contact Andy Langesfeld at (305) 361-9191