February 14, 2005

Valentines Edition
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New Members

Inner Strength Studios
Adita Yrizarry-Lang

Inner Strength Studios is designed to help restore strength and balance to individuals through fitness, nutrition and health.  We are dedicated in providing our clientele with a motivator, coach and knowledgeable expert who will customize a program to meet their specific goals and needs.  Adita Yrizarry-Lang, the founder of the studio, has over 20 years of experience as an educator to both the fitness professional and the consumer.  She prides herself in providing her clientele with a well rounded program that corrects painful muscular imbalances and enhances the body’s ability to build strength.  As Adita puts it, “ Our bodies are designed to move with ease, to live with enthusiasm and to play at any age.”

Inner Strength Studio is the new era of ‘personal training,’ we don’t just count reps, we teach our clients how to train their own bodies for their own goal in a pain free and safe series of movements.

Inner Strength Studios
Adita Yrizarry-Lang

180 Crandon Blvd. Suite #112
www.Professional-Fitness.com
innerstrength1@bellsouth.net


Coldwell Banker
Marshall Byrum

Marshall Byrum has been a full time realtor since 1988 and is currently working with Coldwell Banker.  She is licensed in both Florida and Virginia.  Marshall Byrum’s is an accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), A Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and a Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI).  When looking to buy or sell a home, don’t hesitate to contact Marshal Byrum.

Coldwell Banker
Marshall Byrum
328 Crandon Blvd. #127
Key Biscayne, FL.
Tel: (305) 361-5722  Fax: (305) 361-6555
LMByrum@aol.com
www.Floridamoves.com/Marshall.Byrum


Hair Dynamics invites you to rejuvenate, revive and relax with their multi-talented team.  Feel your skin come alive under their esthetician’s purifying touch.  Relax and detoxify while their massage therapist’s healing hands release your stress to re-energize and awaken a whole new revitalized you.  Allow their stylists to masterfully apply color and cut to enhance your natural beauty.  Select from hundreds of the finest professional beauty products that allow you to easily maintain the vitality of your hair and skin.  Hair Dynamics is in the heart of Coconut Grove.  Customers are offered complimentary parking at the Burger King.  For more information or to make an appointment, please contact Jaime or Pamela Kirkpatrick of Hair Dynamics.

Hair Dynamics
Pamela Kirkpatrick
2809 SW 27th Avenue
Coconut Grove, FL
Tel: (305) 446-0691


Key Biscayne Community Foundation

The mission of the Key Biscayne Community Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the Key Biscayne Community by building a permanent endowment for the community now and for all time, assisting donors in benefiting the community while achieving their charitable objectives, supporting and strengthening local nonprofit organizations, providing leadership and resources in identifying and meeting local needs and by promoting philanthropy.

There are several ways to get involved with the foundation.  Please call our offices to learn how you can make an investment that can ensure today’s and future generations the opportunity to enjoy greater access to local programs that enrich their lives.

Key Biscayne Community Foundation
240 Crandon Blvd
Suite 116B
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.keybiscayne.org
(305) 361-2770


Calendar of Events

Costa Med is featuring a Valentine’s Day Menu of Monday, February 14

PRIMI PIATTI

  • Heart Shape Ravioli Stuffed with Black Berry, Porcini and Goat Cheese Served with a Cream of Artichokes and Roasted Red Peppers
  • Fresh Jumbo Scallops, Shrimp, Fennel and Grapefruit Salad Served in a Blue Martini Glass
  • Beef Tartar with Yellow Pepper Collis and Fried Potatoes

SECONDI PIATTI

  • Black Angus Filet Mignon, Pan Seared Sautéed with Grand Mainer And Gorgonzola Demi-Glaze Sauce
  • Mongolian Veal Chop Sautéed with Morel Chanterelle Mushrooms In a Malbec Reduction Sauce
  • Main Lobster Tail Champagne, Shallots, Chives and Butter Sauce
  • Fresh Hog Snapper Fillets, Pistachio Crusted
  • Homemade Lobster Bisque Sauce
  • Carnarolli Risotto with Imported Porcini and Caramelized Onions Topped with Foe-Grass

CONTORNI

  • Oven Roasted Asparagus, Boniato Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Mushrooms

DULCE

  • Homemade Passion Fruit Cheese Cake

Costa Med
Rodrigo Gonzalez
260 Crandon Blvd, Suite 46
Key Biscayne, FL
305.361.7575


Monday, February 14 -- SABBIA is offering special Valentine’s Day pricing –15% off! 

Make Valentine’s Day sparkle for your loved one with hearts and flowers for her ears, neck and wrists!  SABBIA has a wonderful selection of 18K jewelry designed by Carolina Bucci and are handmade in Italy.  There are designs for all ages!  SABBIA is open daily from 10:00am – 7:00pm.

SABBIA Fine Jewelry
455 Grand Bay Dr. Inside the Ritz-Carlton Lobby
Key Biscayne, FL
Tel: 305.365.4570  Fax: 305.365.4572
sabbiafinejewelry@hotmail.com
www.sabbiafinejewelry.com


Monday February 14 -- EWM 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Bake Sale -- 12 to 5pm

All proceeds to benefit relay fo rlife of the American Cancer Society. Come buy a chocolate treat for your sweetheart!!!

Esslinger Wooten Maxwell, Realtors
644 Crandon Blvd.
305.361.5600


Saturday, February 19 -- Key Biscayne Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast -- 7:30am –11:30am

Join us at the Key Biscayne Community School for our Annual Pancake Breakfast with music played by the Chowder Chompers!  Tickets are $3.50 for adults $2.00 for children.  Tickets will be on sale at the door as well as our  annual Key Biscayne phone directory.  Hope to see you there!


The Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center has organized many special programs for February and March:

Sunday, February 20, 11am –1pm Seagrass Adventure: Join an experienced Naturalist for a wet guided tour of the Seagrass beds, appropriate for ages 5 through adult.   Wear closed toe shoes that can get wet, and bring a change of clothes for this exciting adventure!  This event is also being held on March 5th and March 19th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Sunday, February 27  3 – 6pm : The Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in Crandon Park on Key Biscayne will host the one-woman art show of Judith Saylor, wife of Larry Saylor, Brookstreet Securities.  Judith Saylor’s Key Biscayne representations are tied to the abundant nature surrounding her in South Florida.  Her paintings reflect the saturation of color and brilliant light. Please join Judy and Larry and see her colorful original acrylic nature paintings on canvas, Giclees and greeting cards. All sales benefit the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center and their good works within our community. The show continues through April 3.  This event is free and open to the public. 

March 5 , 9am –12pm:  Volunteer Eco Restoration Day.  Help is always needed with the planting of native species and the removal of exotic and invasive vines from the Bear Cut Preserve.  Join us the first Saturday of every month to create and improve an important bird and butterfly habitat.  Call for more details.

Program fee is $10 per person. Registration is required for all tours. The Biscayne Nature Center can provide community service hours upon request.  Individuals and small groups are welcome. 

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Blvd, North Beach Entrance of Crandon Park
Key Biscayne, FL
305-361-6767.


Tuesday February 22 -- FREE Informational Meeting -- 7pm

Robert R. Kemper, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., in conjunction with the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine and MDVIP, Inc., brings concierge medicine to Key Biscayne!  This unique approach to primary healthcare is a return to old-fashioned, highly personalized care delivered with a new-fashioned emphasis on prevention and wellness.  The practice will be limited to a small number of patients in order for Dr. Kemper to offer:

  •  Unrushed appointments that are convenient to your schedule and start on time
  • Availability of your doctor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • A comprehensive annual physical exam with an on-going wellness plan

A FREE informational meeting is being held on Tuesday, February 22 at 7:00 PM at the Beach Club at the Ocean Club, 795 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne.  The public is cordially invited to meet Dr. Kemper and hear the details about this exciting approach to healthcare.  Refreshments will be served and valet parking is complimentary.  Please call now to reserve your seat:

Dr. Robert Kemper
967 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
1-866-696-3847



Do You Play a Brass, Woodwind, or Reed Instrument? Do you Read Music? If so, Then The Chowder Chompers Need You! If You Would Like to Support our Local Band by Joining or Making a Donation, Please Call Bill Today at (305) 361-3210.


The Islander News is participating in a project called Cell Phones For Soldiers. The project is one where used cell phones are collected (they must have the battery but no charger is necessary) and sent to the national Cell Phones For Soldiers location in Massachusetts. They in turn have the cell phones recycled. The proceeds go to buy telephone calling cards for soldiers in the Middle East.  This project was started by two youngsters in Massachusetts when they read about a soldier who had run up enormous telephone bills calling home. In the year since its inception, more than $250,000 has been raised.

Cell phones may be taken to The Islander News or the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce. Complete details about the organization may be found on www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com


Get the Most Out of Your New Toys:Did you receive a digital camera, video game console or digital music player over the holidays? If so, Adelphia High-Speed Internet is the ideal Internet service to let you get the most out of your new toys and gadgets.

Adelphia.net is replacing Adelphia Power Page:  Adelphia Power Page will be shut down in the near future so please take a few minutes to register on our new home page, Adelphia.net. Our new home page offers you a wide variety of new features, including AP content and video clips, a customized content section and easy access to our improved webmail and new Adelphia Music service.


Key Building Inspection Corp. can help you save money on your windstorm insurance premiums!  Windstorm Insurance premiums are going to increase in the very near future and we want to make sure that you are prepared.   Call Gus Fagundo now for details at 305 662 5073 or 786 393 8341.


 Announcements from MAST Academy:

  • The MAST Academy Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) has launched its annual “Operation New Smile” toy drive.  Now in its second year, the FBLA project collects toys to send to children in Mexico suffering from birth defects.  The toys go home with the children after they undergo surgery for such problems as cleft palate and cleft lip.  This MAST effort is organized by MAST student Olivia Mennis.  Members of FBLA have traveled to Mexico to assist with toy distribution.
  • MAST Academy’s Student Services Department hosted a Safe Schools conference on Wednesday, January 26, 2005.  Community presenters Marilyn Volker, Lauri Kassewitz, Lisette Beraja, Roy Jonas, Joseph Zolobczuk, and others spoke on such topics as anti-discrimination, teens and divorce, healthy bodies, and ethics.  The conference coordinator was Ana Maria Posse, the school’s Guidance Chair.
  • Head Custodian Kenneth McDonald has been named a Miami-Dade County Public Schools District Finalist in the AFSCME Employee of the Year competition.

For more information, contact Dr. Margaret E. Haun at MAST Academy (3979 Rickenbacker Causeway) 305-365-6278 or e-mail margarethaun@dadeschools.net



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