Cobo Construction specializes in General Contracting, Home Building, Project Management, and Commercial and Residential Improvements. Cobo Construction is a small, full service construction services company located right here on Key Biscayne, owned by an island resident working in Dade County.  Come visit us today and learn more about all our services!

Starting Thursday, May 12, 2005: Come visit The Biscayne Nature Center and check out our new interactive ocean conservation exhibits on display now. Learn about the threats facing our oceans and the steps we ALL can take to save them!

Wednesday, May 18 at 7:00pm: Sheryl Bohlander, Image and Lifestyle Consultant, will present

The Non-Surgical Face Lift – An Integrated Approach to Anti-Aging at the Key Biscayne Community Center.  Men and women want to look their best but with all the new information available, it can become confusing.  Before you opt for an extreme make-over, spend a couple of hours learning what you can do yourself to keep a healthy, youthful appearance.  The course will cover 5 specific anti-aging strategies. Participants will experience various home treatments, such as acid peels, microdermabrasion, time-released retinol and will learn proper techniques for skin care maintenance, repair and prevention.  They will also learn basic facial exercises to lift and tone facial muscles, facial massage to break the tension that can create wrinkles.  Relaxation techniques to combat the aging effects of stress plus key nutrients your body needs as you pass 40.  

Thursday, May 19 5:00pm-10:00pm: Laure de Mazieres cordially invites you to view The Caroline Dadlani Spring and Summer Collection of imported fashion, jewelry and accessories!  The event will be held at our Miami Design District Showroom.

Thursday May, 19 from 11:00am – 4:00pm: The Coalition of Miami-Dade Chambers of Commerce would like to invite you to the 12^th Annual 2005 Greater Miami & the Beaches Business Exposition. This year's Business Expo will be held in Exhibit Hall D of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Expo Hours (open to the public):

• 11:00a.m.-12:00 Noon (recess for lunch)
• 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Sobe Style Networker: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Luncheon with Miami Herald Columnists, Editor:
The Luncheon will take place at 12:00 PM, in Ballroom D, during the Business Expo recess. Luncheon panelists will include some of the Miami Herald's most exciting and provocative columnists, including Jim Defede, Joan Fleischman and Miami Herald Executive Editor Tom Fiedler.  Cost for non-exhibitors is $40 in advance, or $50 at the door, and includes entrance into the Business Expo, workshops, and the end of day Networker. 

To RSVP, contact (305) 695-6817 or rsvp@miamibeachchamber.com.

Friday, May 20 at 6 – 8pm: All About Panthers by Director of Florida Panther Society Brian F. Call. Brian will be presenting a PBS documentary about the Florida panther as well as showing his own multi-media creation titled “The Everglades: A Passing of Knowledge” (25 min). Saving South Florida's wilderness from development is the number one key to saving the Florida panther from the brink of extinction.

Before and After Brian F. Call’s presentation, listen to a Miami local band Ana Kampa, enjoy the world music composed and played by a group of musicians who support flora and fauna conservation. 

Location: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center
Cost: $5. for Adults, $3 for kids and Members FREE. $5 parking fee.
Food and Drinks:  Light supper and drinks for purchase

Friday June 3, 2005: City Theatre presents the 10^th Anniversary Summer Shorts Festival, a signature regional event with a growing national reputation for developing new “short” one-act plays by the theatre’s brightest playwrights. Please Join us for Key Biscayne Night at Summer Shorts.

• Complimentary Appetizers catered by Café Tu Tu Tango will be served at 6:30pm
• Program B of the 10^th Anniversary Summer Shorts Festival will begin at 7:30pm
• Make sure to mention code “Key Biscayne” and receive $5 off your ticket price
• The Festival contains adult content and language

Wednesday June 8, 15 and 22 from 7 to 9pm: Understanding Great Music, a series of 3 lectures by Jorge Mora. Music, the most sublime and abstract of all arts, is a universal, non-verbal language that provides access to social, cultural and historical traditions of different times and places. Music is a mirror of its society.  As a society changes, so does its music. An understanding of  “Concert music”, exploring the life, times, personality and styles of the composers can free our imagination, making us more appreciative of an entire language of unmatched beauty, genius and power. 

This series of talks will examine Western (European) music, from the late Renaissance to our times. 250 years of great music. Concert music, once understood, will move your life forever.  The 3 lectures will be offered by Jorge Mora at the Key Biscayne Community Center, Free for members, $5.00 for non-members. Wine and cheese , of course.

Friday, June 16 at 7:30am: HOLD THE DATE!  The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to a General Membership Meeting in the Key Biscayne Community Center featuring Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez. 

Month of May: The Key Biscayne Tennis Association would like to promote its special summer membership deal - Join the Key Biscayne Tennis Association 2005/2006 season ( Aug 1 - July 31, 2006) and PLAY FOR FREE FOR MAY, JUNE and JULY 2005!

• Single Fee - $750 annual, no joining fee and all court fees included
• Family Fee - $1000 annual, no joining fee and all court fees included

For More Information, Please Contact:
Key Biscayne Tennis Association
Jack Steyn
305-361-5263
 jackkbta@cs.com

June 13 – August 5: St. Christopher Montessori School Presents its 2005 Summer Camp!  This 2-week session camp is a great starting point for children who will be begin their education at St. Christopher’s in the fall and for children on our waiting list.  The St. Christopher’s Montessori Summer Camp is available for children between the ages of 2 (fully potty trained) through upcoming first graders (5-6 years).

There is a different focus for each camp day, such as art, science, water play, and bicycle day!  Outside groups come into the school once each session to entertain the children. 

You may select one two-week session or any session. Sessions are Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 1:00pm. The $330 per session payment is required two (2) weeks in advance to hold a place for your child.  This payment is non-refundable. The following classes are available:

A variety of exciting activities include water sports, beach soccer, potato sack race, water polo, cooking classes, arts and crafts, basketball, field trips and lots more! Daily lunch, snacks and refreshments are included.

• Who: Boys & Girls, ages 4-12
• When: June 6-June 17, June 20-July 1, July 5-July 15, July 18-July 29 and Aug 1-Aug 5th
• Where: The Grand Bay Club, 425 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne

Cost: non-members two weeks $425, one week $245.00, one day $75 - members $400 two weeks, $220 one week & $65 for one day. Note: there are special discounts for 4 weeks or more.

Poolates ™ will be joining Pilates on Tour, offering Poolates Instructor Certification along with the most respected names in Pilates.  Pilates on Tour offers continuing professional education in several major cities accross the U.S.  This news comes on the heels of Poolates and Pfeiffer Fitness having write - ups in Fit Yoga Magazine, International Aquatics and Club Industry's Finess Business Professional Magazine. For more information about Poolates ™, please contact Pfeiffer Fitness at: (305) 773-0560  boo@poolates.com www.poolates.com

The IRS recently updated the “Espanol” webpage on www.irs.gov.  New forms, notices, business resource links, online tools, and publications have been added to the site for both individual and business taxpayers.  The IRS has included an English and Spanish language version of the article in the attachment for our stockholder’s convenience.  We thought the information would be of interest to your Spanish-speaking members in South Florida.

Larry Saylor, Brookstreet Securities, recently flew to San Diego, California, for a company sponsored trip.  While there he played in a tournament at the PGA course, The Grand Country Club.   He was on hole #6, a par 3, when he hit a wedge 128 yards when he scored a HOLE IN ONE, on May 5, 2005.   For his effort, he will be included in the World Golf Hall of Fame, located in St. Augustine , Florida.  Plus he will receive an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) from the Patriot Motorcycle Co. for the hole in one.  He also received accolades from his fellow golfers. Miracles do happen!

Congratualtions goes out to EWM's Key Biscayne top producer for 2004, Barbara Lamar.