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5 THINGS TO KNOW HALLOWEEN Candidate forum Tonight, the Ocean- sound at Key Col- Island ony hosts a Village 1 candidate forum starting at 6:30 p.m. The event is sponsored Spooktacular! by KBCPC. Howl-O-Ween Dogs and their 2 humans are invited to Key Biscayne’s Howl-O-Ween costume party on Friday at the Dog Park on the North Village Green.

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Spirits are stirring ncient lore of a Ruth Ortega, a resident in werewolf costumes Rat’s Day Off as the unrest haunted past, for nearly four decades, and put on a show for the Enjoy Rat’s Day Off, when werewolves remembers how the now kids,” she recalled. “It one-day camp begins leading to a roamed rooftops famous Haunted Hallow- grew from there.” on Friday from andA ghostly apparitions een tradition came to life Jimena Zubiria and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. time-honored 4 took over the streets, are on the Key. partner, Daniel Sabido, Key Rats can have safe Halloween Haunt whispered of anew in “It all started about were raised on the island fun at the Key Biscayne late October as the is- 15 to 20 years ago. My and can confirm the Community Center. written by Raquel Garcia land’s slumbering spirits next door neighbor Tim Woodcrest Road awaken- Special to the Islander News re-awaken to spook the Stickney and his brother ing. “We would all go to More endorsements! living on All Hallows Eve. would get up on the roof Even more endorse- photos courtesy of continued on page 4 Raquel Garcia ments! Next week is our last issue before the The Islander News (USPS #7287) )ct. 25, 2018 - Volume 51, No. 5 43 Published weekly by American Hometown Publishing, 5801 Nov. 6 elections. Washington Ave. Ste. 201A, Mt. Pleasant, WI 53406. POSTMATER: Send your mini-en- Please send address changes to The Islander News, 104 Crandon dorsement to editor@ Bouldevard, Suite 301, Key Biscayne, FL, 33149. islandernews.com. $$ WE BUY $$ HIGHEST PRICES PAID ALL SIGNED JEWELRY, DIAMONDS & WATCHES • ROLEX • CARTIER • PATEK PHILLIPE • TIFFANY • BVLGARI GALLERIES, INC BUYING MID-CENTURY ANTIQUES 10KT. 14KT. 18KT. 22KT GOLD & ESTATE JEWELRY CHINESE, RUSSIAN IMMEDIATE 24 Hr. On Call FURNITURE & ACCESORIES ANTIQUES • SCULPTURES • OIL PAINTINGS ART & OBJECTS PAYMENT 800-920-0067 PAUL EVANS • LAVERNE • NAKASHIMA FINE ART • GOLD & SILVER COINS & CURRENCY BruceKodner.com Email Us at: [email protected] CALL BRUCE KODNER 305-949-4545

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YOUR QUESTION ANSWERED Does the Village offer yard-side pickup of garbage? Question answered by Andrea Agha, Village Manager and white goods, the waste must or recycling materials to curb- be placed within six feet of the side; (2) the residential structure Does the Village offer yard- for pick-up, WMI is required curb, paved surface of the road- is located in such a manner as side pickup of garbage / recycle to return garbage and recycling way, closest accessible right- to provide non-accessibility to cans as part of its contract with containers to the original loca- of-way that provides safe and WMI’s crew or vehicle; or (3) Waste Management? tion. If garbage containers and/or efficient accessibility to WMI’s clear and safe passage of heavy What other information can be recycling containers are placed at collection crew and vehicles. equipment is prevented as a re- provided regarding this issue? curbside by residential custom- Yard trash that is canned or sult of road closings or encum- ers, then WMI is required to place bagged may be placed by res- brances; an alternative location The Village contracts with containers on the residential idential customers either side may be arranged between the Waste Management, Inc. (WMI) property as far from the street yard or curbside for pickup and residential customer and Waste to provide Solid Waste and Re- as reasonably possible, but in no disposal. Bundled yard trash Management, Inc, at no extra cycling Services. As required by event less than five feet from the shall be placed curbside for cost to the residential customer. the contract, Waste Management street. WMI does not place the contractor pickup and disposal. provides side yard and curbside containers on or near the street, Contractor is required to provide Village staff welcomes residential pickup and disposal services to or blocking a driveway or a walk side yard and curbside pickup customers to contact us if the Waste all residential customers within path at any time. and disposal services for recy- Management Inc’s performance is the service area for garbage and Waste Management also pro- cling materials. unsatisfactory by emailing Public recycling. vides curbside pickup and dis- The contract provides for a Works Administrative Assistant Jessica If residents choose to place posal services for bulk trash and hardship clause where: (1) A Garcia at [email protected] garbage containers and/or white goods. For the Village’s resident is physically unable to or calling her at (305) 365-5514 recycling containers side yard Contractor to pick up bulk trash deliver bulk trash, white goods, x8945.

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our teacher Mrs. Stickney’s house on Halloween. We looked forward to it every year, it was super well done.” Both Ortega and Zubiria also recall the Key Biscayne Bank transforming into a Haunted House. “I was very young at the time,” said Zubiria. “It was about 1990, but I remember the local bank would open late and the tellers were all dressed up.” Much has changed from when the Stickney’s gave out homemade ghost lollipops and animated figures decorated the Community Church grounds. New residents like the Larroulet family — The Stickney home where spirits Claudia and Francisco and their five unleashed. Photo by RAQUEL GARCIA boys, who moved to the island two months ago from Chile — are in for family of Hampton Lane were recently quite a treat. seen situating an apparition-y acquain- “We rented a box of costumes and are tance upon a palm tree perch. “We leave still going through it, “ said Claudia. “It’s a basket of candy out and the kids and I also my 11 year old son Mateo’s birthday go over to Glenridge,” said Sofia Cabaliri. so we are looking forward to a party at While All Hallows Eve culminate the school and then we’ll see!” festivities, many Island organizations are Glenridge Road will be closed for pe- sponsoring events in the days preceding destrian traffic only and Woodcrest and the Night of the Great Pumpkin. For surrounding streets get so packed with example: kids that no car can pass through. Ortega The Square Shopping Center will have said last year she ran out of candy at 7 a Pre-Halloween Party on Oct. 25. p.m. and that was after handing out 2,000 The Key Biscayne Community Church individual pieces. This year she is well will host its Annual Light the Night Fall stocked with her 10 bags from Costco. Festival Oct. 26. “The little ones come first and they The Village of Key Biscayne’s 3rd are just adorable,” she said. “I dress Annual Zombie Crawl will be held at the up as a friendly witch and my husband Village Green also on Friday Oct. 26. dresses up as some odd character. Even And Peter Verbeeck, Key Colony res- the parents get in costumes and involved ident and Rotarian, will host the Inau- Longtime Key Biscayne residents, Fernando and An- with the kids, it’s a lot of fun.” gural Eric P. Verbeeck Journey of Hope drea Tavara, Pedro and Teresa Velez, and Maribel and Phantom fever has spread far and wide, School Halloween Party and Masquerade Mateo Wiegering taking a rest to read the Islander covering pristine island landscapes with Ball to benefit funding schools in Ghana news. They all climbed up to 9,000 feet at Booth the likes of spectres, cottony spider webs and Haiti at the Key Biscayne Beach Club Falls Trail in Vail, Colo. Submitted photo and disturbed tombstones. The Cabaliri on Oct. 27. PROVEN LEADERSHIP, PROVEN RESULTS LUIS “LUCHO” DE LA CRUZ FOR MAYOR OF KEY BISCAYNE As the mayoral candidate with degrees in both law and civil engineering, I have the technical expertise, experience and VISION to tackle complex infrastructure, large-scale projects and negotiations, all of which impact our safety, quality of life and property values.

• Permanent Structural Solutions to Beach Erosion • Upgrading Our Storm Drainage Infrastructure • Bear Cut Bridge • Undergrounding Our Utilities • Optimizing Trafﬁ c, Pedestrian Safety & Progressive Transportation Initiatives • K-8 Facilities • Strategic Planning to Face Tomorrow’s Challenges “LUCHO” GETS THINGS We should lead all other DONE! communities with VISION and innovative, yet sensible, initiatives.

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Key Biscayne Facts Miami-Dade Facts Florida State Facts Key Miami Dade Commissioner of Agriculture heads the FL. Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Its 13 divisions Biscayne Commission and 5 offices regulate and promote FL’s agriculture and consumer is the governing body of services industries. They establish rules for animal, aquaculture, forestry Council unincorporated Miami-Dade and produce industries, license producers, oversee emergency prepared- is responsible for the overall County and has broad powers ness and law enforcement efforts for the ag industry. In addition the direction of the village and to establish policies for the department regulates consumer services businesses like motor vehicle general welfare of Key Biscayne County services. It provides repair shops, charitable organizations, dance studios, pawnshops, residents. They elected by KB services countywide and city- telemarketers and concealed carry licenses. voters for a two-year term. type services for residents No person may serve on the of unincorporated areas. council, or as any combination Miami-Dade has a Mayor with Florida Election Department of mayor and council member, the power to veto Commission Sets forth the general guidelines each county election supervisor. Each for more than eight consecutive action items. of Florida’s 67 counties has its own Supervisor of elections and elections years. In 2007, the Mayor was given department with the liberty to expand voting beyond the state set dates. Key Biscayne operates under additional powers including the Council-Manager form of oversight of the day-to-day government in accordance with operations. The 13-member its Charter. Commission sets policies The Council also appoints the and establishes laws for its LESSONS HOMEWORK TUTORING & PRIVATE FRENCH Village Clerk and the Village 13 districts. HOMEWORK TUTORING & PRIVATE FRENCH LESSONS Attorney.

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More Mini-Endorsements As you can see by the dozens of “mini-citizen-endorsements” published in this week’s Islander News, Key Biscayne’s so-called Voting Block might be relative small in numbers but it ranks high in their involvement come elec- 1 tion time. We love the passion with which many of these endorsements are written. Many mention personal relationships the endorser has with a particular candidate. Others offer concrete reasons why a candidate’s stance on key issues deserves to be elected. We feel this public show of support for these hard working candidates is an essential part of what makes election time in Key Biscayne unique. In addition, as our friend, Raul Llorente mentions in his Guest Commentary this week, it is what the Village Charter envisioned when written back in 1991. Next week, in our November 1t edition we will once again print as many, if not all, of citizens endorsements we receive, Endorsements should be limited in length, signed and be emailed to [email protected]

A safe, fun and Spooktacular Halloween Remove “trick” when referring to Halloween in our Island; it is just a TREAT! Drive through our 1- by 1.5-mile Island and you’ll feast on a plethora of decorated homes, each seemingly more outrageous or scarier than the last. More- over, the excitement is building with so many Halloween related events planned around VISUAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR the Village. Things really get going tomorrow night (Friday) with several events On beach cleanliness 2 kicking off six fun and candy-filled days Note the sharp demarcation between of Halloween mania. Village Green will the dirt contaminants and the ocean become Zombieville (our made up word) with right behind it. Do you recognize it? the fifth annual Zombie Crawl at the Village The brown stuff does NOT consist of Green Fountain. There is also plenty of fun and seaweeds or sand. It is an affluent of scary creations planned at Bill Baggs with their dirt, most probably landfill. The source is annual Haunted Hike, happening Friday and NOT the ocean beyond the demarcation. Saturday. And many of our shopping centers and We are the contaminants of the ocean businesses are holding special events to celebrate beyond – yes, Key Biscayne. Halloween. Some examples include Illustradent To support this observation, it has been (240 Crandon) collaborating with the Kiwanis shown that there is a higher than expected of Key Biscayne to throw a party at their offices enterococcus bacterial count in these dirt from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday. However, waters. Enterococcus is found in human as much fun as Halloween affords us, please take fecal material. The Islander reported this This photo shows the Key Biscayne beach measures to keep our little Islanders safe. Watch finding not too long ago. But there was no Sunday, September 30 at 10 a.m. Photo for cars while crossing streets trick-or-treating, follow-up. courtesy Charles A. Santos-Buch, MD check candies they receive maintain a reasonable I suggest that our Village Council and curfew for the youngest and above all, use com- its millionaire payrollers take a good now. It has reached emergency propor- mon sense. If something feels odd or unsafe, it look at this photo. If they have a list of tions today. probably is. Be safe – enjoy a Spooktacular time! priorities to solve, it does appear to be I have these questions for you: 1) Why based on common sense. Our beach is hasn’t the Islander conducted a DEEP in- Take advantage or early voting probably the most important attraction vestigation on our beach contamination? Early voting started this past to live or vacation here. Our merchants Why haven’t we been informed of the Monday. This is a good oppor- count on our tourists for their income, terrible tourist attendance of the beach? tunity for those who do and they pay huge taxes. Our tourists In real numbers, how much have our not want the hustle and are the fount of our merchant economy. hotels and other resorts lost this year so bustle of Election Day. But his year, tourists know better and far? 2) Why hasn’t our well-paid Village 3 While there are no early are not coming. This summer must have Manager investigated this problem? Is voting facilities on the been disastrous to our hotels, resorts and he blind or does he live in a bubble? 3) Island, the closest location is beach attendance. Is the Village Council asleep or what? 4) just a short drive at the Historic The egregious problem is not the Do you know the source of the contami- Garage, 3250 S. Miami Ave., “Battle with the Iguanas” that the Is- nants? Why not? Have you really looked? Miami (same property as the old lander headlined recently. Nor is it the 5) Why don’t you rent a helicopter or Science Museum, opposite Viscaya). In addition, for Never Trump protests, global warming, a small airplane and take photos? You those who elect to vote by absentee ballot, do not police brutality nor the MeToo feminist might learn a lot first hand and teach us, forget to mail them back. You can also drop them off movement. The beach destruction is the the taxpayers, a thing or two. at any local voting location on Election Day, Nov. 6. larger and most important issue right — Charles A. Santos-Buch, MD

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THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED BY GUEST COLUMNISTS AND IN EDITORIAL CARTOONS DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT THE OPINION OF THE ISLANDER NEWS. THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM PAGE 9 Another formidable victory

Guest Commentary by former Council Member TUTORING RAUL LLORENTE Pre-Calculus, Calculus and Math. The result of the Village election on Nov. 6 will be another REFERENCE AVAILABLE. formidable victory for all Key Biscayners. With the election of three new Council members and a new mayor we will FREE ONE HOUR complete a Village Council of seven qualified neighbors and friends, SESSION! a responsible group with all legislative powers of our Village vested therein. Call/Text Percy (786) 286 2227 That is the wise process mandated by our Village Charter, which was [email protected] adopted by Key Biscayne voters on June 18, 1991. The charter specified all fundamental constitutional rules for our local government and told us our Village should be ruled by a Council of our friends and neighbors. Soon after the charter was adopted the Village held its first election, in 1991. This election, 27 years later, will continue to show us the way to success. With the 2016 election of Brett Moss, Allison McCormick and Katie Petros we were assured a strong dais. The 2018 election, featuring the candidacy of Michael Davey and Luis de la Cruz for mayor, and Jeffrey Gonzales, Luis Lauredo, Edward London, Ignacio Segurola and Tony A Catholic college preparatory day school Winton for Council, will ensure another formidable victory for all Key educating girls and young women ages 3-18 Biscayners. Let’s elect a Council that will demonstrate knowledge of our most ADMISSIONS SHOWCASES desirable governmental aspirations and understanding our need for Wednesday, October 3 at 9 a.m. (Grades M3 – 5) effective, cordial and efficient legislation for the benefit of all. A Council Wednesday, October 17 at 9 a.m. (Grades 6 – 8) capable of consistent respect for individual opinions, mutual cooperation Monday, November 12 at 9 a.m. (High School Only) for the expeditious resolution of important issues, and faithful adherence to the essential mandates of our Village charter. CAMPUS TOURS With enthusiasm we welcome all candidates. And we will joyfully Tuesday, December 4 at 9 a.m. (All Grades) confirm that those elected shall be entrusted with all legislative powers Friday, January 11 at 9 a.m. (All Grades) to perform their duty as set out in the Village charter. RSVP Now They will be conscious that the writers of the charter knew they were creating a complete municipality, with specialized service departments administered by directors. And they required the Council to appoint a chief administrative officer, the Village Manager, to seek maximum efficiency. Those elected will also understand that all Village policy decisions are to be determined by the Council, including approval of the annual Village budget presented by the Village Manager. So with the results of this 2018 election, and confirmation of essential Charter mandates, we will happily continue the success of our Village.

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Thu. Oct 25 9:48 AM 9:57 PM 3:00 AM 3:26 PM 7:24 AM 6:44 PM 7:49 PM BRIDGE Fri. Oct 26 10:32 AM 10:40 PM 3:41 AM 4:08 PM 7:25 AM 6:43 PM 8:33 PM Wednesday Matinee Bridge The October 17 bridge game Sat. Oct 27 11:18 AM 11:25 PM 4:24 AM 4:53 PM 7:26 AM 6:42 PM 9:22 PM ended in a tie. Players involved were Joan Ambrose, Nonie Linker and Esperanza Rodriguez, Sun. Oct 28 ------12:07 PM 5:11 AM 5:43 PM 7:26 AM 6:42 PM 10:16 PM along with Judy Reinach, Tony De Nigro, Steve Derin, Josefina Mon. Oct 29 12:15 AM 1:00 PM 6:04 AM 6:40 PM 7:27 AM 6:41 PM 11:14 PM Moran and David Craft. Matinee Bridge meets in the Tue. Oct 30 1:12 AM 1:59 PM 7:04 AM 7:44 PM 7:27 AM 6:40 PM ------card room at the Towers of Key Biscayne, 1121 Crandon Blvd. Wed. Oct 31 2:15 AM 3:01 PM 8:11 AM 8:53 PM 7:28 AM 6:39 PM 12:15 AM at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Call Judy Reinach at 305-361-9562 for Thu. Nov 1 3:24 AM 4:06 PM 9:22 AM 10:01 PM 7:29 AM 6:39 PM 1:18 AM information. PAGE 10 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 readers’ candidate endorsements Readers endorse their candidates for Nov. 6

Luis De La Cruz, LUCHO, for Mayor the lead in the completion of very precious resource — our beaches. the excellent work he has begun. of Key Biscayne to keep our island complicated seawall reinforcement He has demonstrated to me that As long-time Key Biscayne res- paradise safe, improved infrastruc- project, as well as new docks that he has the know-how and the idents, we are writing to enthu- ture, clean beaches and water and required strong dialogue with willingness to fight for us, which siastically support Lucho Mayor no more huge government build- DERM and Army Corp of Engineers. most is critical for me. Regards, of the Village of Key Biscayne. ings on paradise Key Biscayne! Key Biscayne will be facing many Enrique Falla Jr., CPFA Having known Luis for over 30 Also endorse Edward London and very complicated infrastructure years, we are well aware of and Luis Lauredo for Council. projects, including traffic options, *** continued on page 13 Vote LUCHO for Mayor! — Cynthia the bear cut bridge, and our most Let Luis “Lucho” de la Cruz finish Cutler LUIS *** Luis de la Cruz is a longtime friend and our sons are best friends. I LAUREDO have known him and his family for a lifetime. I strongly recommend VILLAGE COUNCIL Luis de la Cruz for Mayor. He is I have been a resident of Key Biscayne for 37 years. I a friend, husband, father and a was Chairman of the Charter Committee that established long-time active member of our the Village of Key Biscayne 27 years ago, and was community. Key Biscayne is home elected to the fi rst Council. to Luis and his family and he would serve our community with • Fiscal responsibility is the most important duty his heart and looking out for what of a Council member. The citizens-taxpayers is best for all our homes. Go Vot,e trust us with their money. They expect us to and Vote for Luis de la Cruz for spend it wisely. Mayor. Thanks, Deborah • My management experience, both in the *** private and public sectors, has taught me that I have lived in Key Biscayne for effi ciency comes by controlling expenses, not over 44 years and have seen many by raising revenues (taxes) changes, some that I agreed with • I strongly believe in strategic investments in and some which I didn’t. The infrastructure insight of Luis (de la Cruz) as a • Together we can reinforce the dream on which resident of Key Biscayne for over 45 years is very important to me. the Village was founded 27 years ago: Small, He knows our history and has a effi cient, citizen focused government. great plan for our future. Having worked with Luis at the KBYC I ask for your trust and vote on November 6 board of directors, I saw firsthand Together We Can how both his engineering and law background lead him to taking LuisLauredo.com THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM PAGE 11 PAGE 12 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM PAGE 13 readers’ candidate endorsements

the Key. They have always been a demonstrated continual leadership ENDORSEMENTS community-oriented family and *** and courage as a current elected continued from Page 10 they care deeply about the key. As a resident of Key Biscayne and official and his ability to correspond Lucho is a person of integrity and US citizen it is abundantly clear the with fellow community members heart. He has done an amazing importance of electing substantial is illustrated by his eagerness to have seen his service, sacrifice and job as councilmember, and I know government officials. We have a serve and willingness to listen. His commitment to this community. he will continue to do great work responsibility to elect officials of qualifications and achievements He has always come forward to as Mayor of Key Biscayne. We the highest integrity and aptitude. are well documented and make serve others on our island through are fortunate to have a candidate I would like to share my support him a superior candidate for Mayor his work at the KBAC, St. Agnes with his expertise, experience and for Luis “Lucho” de la Cruz for Key of Key Biscayne. Finally, his warm Parish, KBYC and for the last four dedication. Luis “Lucho” de la Cruz Biscayne Mayor because of his reception and candidness are not years as Councilmember on our will receive my vote this Novem- reliability, honesty, excellence, hu- Village of Key Biscayne Council. ber. — Clara Sotorrio mility, and self-confidence. He has continued on page 14 Lucho has been a strong advocate on moving forward expeditiously with already funded capital improvement projects, which will I have been on Key Biscayne for over 50 years and during that time I have help alleviate space restrictions faced by our seniors and others at seen a lot of changes. We are facing even more – we need to elect the the Community Center, as well as enhance everyday resident ser- person that will plan the future we want and look after our interests. vices. Further, his legal and engineering background has allowed THAT IS WHY I AM VOTING FOR him to analyze and address tough issues with his counterparts at Miami-Dade County and the City MIKE DAVEY of Miami. THANK YOU ANN TAINTOR As a father of two, Lucho con- tinues to serve the children on the Key. Whether advocating for the KBAC, addressing the overcrowding issues with Dade County Public Schools, listening to his constituents’ concerns regarding MAST Academy, or just seeking more field space, Luis will continue to explore alternative solutions to these problems.

We are blessed to have many At Gulliver, we help our excellent candidates but it is for these and many other attributes students fulfill their potential that we encourage you to vote for today, to face the challenges Luis de la Cruz on Nov. 6 and allow him to finish the excellent work he of tomorrow. has already begun. — Maren Martinez & Ricardo J. Martinez Join us at one of our *** As a long term resident of Key OPEN HOUSE Biscayne, I believe in my heart UNLIMITED that Luis De La Cruz is the man events or schedule needed to hold the Mayor position. POSSIBILITIES He brings dedication, knowledge a private tour to and a willingness to get the best results for our village. Lucho, an FOR UNLIMITED learn more about the attorney and engineer, listens and cares about all KB residents, both Gulliver Difference. young and old. Furthermore, he POTENTIAL will do what it takes to defend our interest by not playing politics and For PreK3 - 8 admission, succumbing to the pressures of contact 305.665.3593 Dade County and City of Miami, unlike past Mayors. His 40 years plus of living on the Key give him For 9 - 12 admission, special insight and experience that contact 305.666.7937 is second to none. He has served both as a councilman and KBYC board member for many years or visit our website at adding to his solid resume. He gulliver.life/admissions. definitely is the man for the job! — Miguel A Suarez III

*** I fully support Luis De La Cruz for Mayor of Key Biscayne. He is a 45-year native, with four years of experience as a council-member. I’ve known Luis for all those 45 years and he’s always demonstrated to me a special parental care and understanding for the island and it’s needs. He has the experience and compassion to look after her. — Andy Garcia

*** Dear Friends and neighbors, I have been friends with Luis “Lucho” de la Cruz and his wife for over 40 years, while they Realizing the Power of Potential lived and raised their family on

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ENDORSEMENTS *** interest as a community at the nity ever since I met him. I have continued from Page 13 We have known Luis De la Cruz for forefront. — Violette de Ayala no doubt that he will continue to almost 20 years. He does not need do great things for our island and to run for Mayor, but he is in the *** our community. Please vote for only remarkable and refreshing, but race because he cares. He cares Luis de la Cruz has been a good Luis De la Cruz! — Maria Strauss solidify my support for his candi- about our Village, our citizens, our friend and my attorney since 1987. dacy. Thank you. — Joe Courtney environment and our community He is one of the most decent and *** in general. We do feel very com- honest guys I have met, with deep I support Mike Davey for Mayor *** fortable that he will represent the moral and religious values. As of Key Biscayne. He is the right I sending this email to support community properly. — Carlos and a successful businessman, he is person for the job. He has the Mike Davey for his run of Mayor Jackie Quintela only running for Mayor because of experience, the skills, and the of Key Biscayne. As a Key Biscayne his commitment to Key Biscayne right attitude to move our Village resident since 2000 I fully support *** and his desire to offer his time forward. — Mikel Achaval him. He served eight years on I am grateful for the freedom to improve our island. I strongly Council and has been a committed that allows me to express myself support him. — Antonio and Teresita *** representative for the Village. He in your newspaper. We have two Ortega I am excited to endorse Mike will be a great asset to our Council. excellent candidates running for Davey for Mayor of Key Biscayne. — Tony Kanaan Mayor of KB. During this election, *** I know that education is an I am choosing to endorse Mike I am respectfully asking you to important issue for Mike, and I *** Davey. Mike has been a Council vote for Lucho De La Cruz for know that he will work hard to I am writing to encourage us all member, a Vice Mayor, and has Mayor. Having served with both ensure our children have the best to get out and vote for Lucho De chaired several boards and com- Lucho and Mike Davey on Council, opportunities available to succeed. La Cruz for Mayor. I have known mittees. He has the experience, I can confidently say they are I choose Mike for Mayor. — Karla Lucho in many capacities for over the commitment and the vision both nice guys and have the best Cantalapiedra 20 years — as his friend, neighbor, that we need to achieve consensus of intentions. However, based friend/lawyer and physician/friend. on the Council, which will result on Lucho’s voting record, I am *** And in each of these roles, Lucho in resolving our Island’s needs. — confident he will empirically work I am proud to endorse Mike Davey has proven to be a man of warmth, Jorge Llansó with the Village’s new Manager for Mayor of Key Biscayne. He generosity and integrity. As a to ensure big projects get off the has the intelligence, integrity and lawyer, his counsel is rock solid. *** ground, and institutionalize our experience to steer us through As a neighbor, his door is always Over the last few years, I have approach to data collection and the many issues that affect our open to everyone. As a friend, he worked on a few work projects prioritization. — Theo Holloway community. .I know that he will can always be counted on. … And with Lucho and he has always led (Council member from 2012 -2016) serve us well as Mayor. — Dr. Alan as a Council member these last with integrity and result-driven Viergutz Ph.D. years, Lucho has proven himself leadership. He is a person of his *** to be a real advocate and asset for word, and follows through with a I endorse Mike Davey. — Nancy *** all that care about our beautiful great deal of attention to detail. Stoner We strongly support Luis “Lucho” Key Biscayne. Lucho’s experience, He and Glo are not only family to de la Cruz. He has always had character and work-ethic will us, but a family that is incredibly *** the interest of the Village and its serve him well as Mayor of our passionate about Key Biscayne. I have known Luis de la Cruz for citizens at heart. He will make a Island paradise. I strongly encour- I have seen Lucho represent Key over 20 years. My family and I great Mayor. — Joan and Bill Mc- age everyone to lend Lucho their Biscayne during City of Miami wholeheartedly endorse him for Caughan support. — Jack Christie (John P. and Miami Dade County meetings Major of Key Biscayne! He has Christie MD) and he has always had our best been deeply vested in our commu- continued on page 15

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Hot dogs, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Snow Cones, and Soft Drinks for SALE “I have served on the Council for 4 years, *All proceeds benefit the and I am ready to serve again to ensure that our St. Christopher's Annual Fund local government operates efﬁ ciently and satisﬁ es the best interests of all Key Biscayne residents” The Community is Welcome! Ed London THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM PAGE 15 readers’ candidate endorsements ENDORSEMENTS a Village council member to influ- The Mayor occupies a unique role. *** continued from Page 14 encing and mentoring community Luis de la Cruz’s many years of I feel that we are at a crucial mo- youth. Luis De La Cruz is here for volunteer service proves he has ment in the Village of Key Biscayne *** US, making OUR voices and opin- the commitment. His academic and urgently need to move forward I endorse Mike Davey for Mayor. ions heard throughout the Village credentials, engineering and law, together to build resiliency against As a former Council member I government. Luis is extremely permit him to understand the most sea level rise and bury power lines, served with him for six years, he accessible and most of all eager to important issues that are in the among other long awaited projects. is always prepared and well versed help this community move in the purview of our Council. Vote for Luis The quality of leadership that has in current issues. His experience is right direction. de la Cruz. — Carlos M. de la Cruz, Sr. proven most valuable to us in tack- very valuable for Key Biscayne. — ling big challenges such as these is Enrique Garcia *** *** the ability to build consensus and I support Mike Davey for Mayor I endorse Mike Davey for Mayor of collaboration. I find Mike Davey’s *** of Key Biscayne. He has a proven Key Biscayne. I have known him collaborative spirit and his ability to We have known the de la Cruz track record of working with others both professionally and personally communicate with those who differ family for decades. Our kids grew to get things done for Key Bis- for many years and hold him in with him essential qualities in our up and played sports together cayne. Mike will be a great Mayor. the highest regard. He has a next Mayor. I believe that he will here. There’s a lot to be said for — Oscar Parodi long record of civic duty and for also activate the impressive array the candidate who grew up and working for the betterment of Key of expertise among Councilmem- raised his own family on Key Bis- *** Biscayne. — Teresa Hoffman bers and residents to work together cayne. Lucho has an engineering The Village of Key Biscayne is in support of moving forward... background, a ‘Can-Do’ attitude the poster child for community *** another feature of our historic with vision on how to preserve governance. When incorporating I am proud to support Mike success as a Village. Having served our Old Island Paradise, and an was still debated, inertia was on Davey for Mayor. With a clear with Mike on our Village Council, open mind on how to include our the side of the status quo. Fortu- understanding of our community’s I’ve always found his intellectual newer residents. Lucho’s “Lets nately, the field of able and willing needs, Mike has the experience, honesty and willingness to recon- Get it Done” attitude will help us residents was numerous and their skills, character and right attitude sider issues admirable. Let’s vote improve our drainage system, our well intentioned governance has to get things done for Key Bis- for Mike Davey as Mayor of Key beaches and maintain them prop- vindicated incorporation. Now, cayne. — Rogelio Reyes Biscayne. — Patricia Woodson erly to keep our property values that is still the case. high. He knows how to minimize overcrowding and traffic. Lucho has proven to be the councilman best capable to represent our interests on issues with Mi- ami-Dade County. He’ll negotiate sports fields for our youth and wants to create a Senior Living Facility to keep our wise elders on our island. For these reasons and more: VOTE FOR LUIS “LUCHO” DE LA CRUZ FOR Mayor! — Annie and Bill Thompson

*** I am writing in support of Lucho De La Cruz as a candidate for May- or of Key Biscayne. I have known Lucho for nearly 20 years in many capacities and I have no doubt that he will make a great Mayor for our community.

I worked with Lucho in youth sports, which he has supported for more years than I can remember; I have seen him participate in activities of the Key Biscayne Yacht Club, where he is a well- known member; he is a life-long churchgoer to St. Agnes, where he actively participates in different ministries; he is a great father and family man; and for the last few years he has taken his leadership to the Key Biscayne Council where he has made our lives better thanks to his no-nonsense approach to city government.

As our Mayor, I have no doubt that Lucho will continue to lead the council for the benefit of our community. I trust he will continue to implement the same type of active, decent, honest, and contagious leadership to the leading civic position and will continue to enrich our lives. — Francisco Alzuru

*** I endorse Mike Davey for Key Biscayne Mayor. — Joe Downs

*** I, Alfredo V. Zayas, along with my family endorse Luis De la Cruz for Mayor of Key Biscayne. Luis, or Lucho as his friends call him, has been an integral member of the Key Biscayne community for over 45 years. His admiration and dedication to this community has never fallen short. From serving as PAGE 16 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ‘Monster Splash Halloween’ bash returns to Seaquarium

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“Political Advertisement paid for and approved by Ignacio J. Segurola for Key Biscayne Village Council” PAGE 18 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 A celebration of Life, Hope and Community written by Raquel Garcia ABOUT THE EVENT Special to the Islander News What: The Eric P. Verbeeck Journey What Peter Verbeeck remembers of Hope School Halloween Party When: October 27 from 6:30 p.m.- most about his formative years 11 p.m. growing up in Africa when his Where: Key Biscayne Beach Club parents were stationed in the For more info: Call Peter Verbeeck Congo, was the majesty and grace at 786.256.3600 of the tall giraffes he encountered and the way the Congolese people joyously came together when basic community needs were met. Those lasting impressions were profound enough to motivate Verbeeck to ultimately start a 501c 3 to fund local sustainable economic projects on the conti- nent. He recently renamed one of those educational endeavors The Eric P. Verbeeck Journey of Hope School in honor of his late son who passed last March. On Saturday October 27 the Key Biscayne Beach Club will host the Inaugural “Eric P. Verbeeck Peter Verbeeck, second from left, with Rotary colleagues and oth- Journey of Hope School Hallow- ers celebrating the first shovel to start construction on the Eric P. een Party and Masquerade Ball” Verbeeck Journey of Hope School in the village of Sonoroase, Ghana. Animal lover Eric with his favor- including dinner, entertainment, September 2018. Photos courtesy of Peter Verbeeck ite sentient beings. and a Safari Raffle; all to benefit fresh water resources and new schools in Ghana and Haiti. “I’ve always had a passion to do projects in Africa and after retiring three years ago I got more involved with the Rotary organization. I found that whenever you have a dream it absolutely can become a reality,” said Verbeeck. “Then when Eric passed away I thought wouldn’t it be amazing to name the schools after him and leave that legacy…a lot of people came together to be very supportive so his passing did not go in vain.” Nearly 15% of teenagers, ac- cording to the American Founda- tion for Suicide Prevention, suffer as Eric did with a profound sense of isolation and inability to adapt to an online world where a sense of community among your peers may seem elusive. “My son Eric committed suicide and it’s a huge problem in America that has increased dramatically. But there are so many projects emerging out of this conversation that was taboo before. In the high schools there are programs like “Interact” for kids to talk, ask for help, and not feel alone.” Verbeeck estimates that about 184 children per school in various Ghanaian towns like Sunyani, Wa, and Sonoroase-where the first Eric School broke ground in Septem- ber-will be educated as a direct result of an Eric P. Verbeeck School. He credits that in large part to the organization and backing of the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne. “The beauty with Rotary is that by funding these projects it goes to the Rotary Foundation. They have matching grants that come in so every dollar we collect goes to a Rotary Club in that country to make sure it gets spent where it’s supposed to.” Verbeeck hopes his hometown community of 28 years will come together Saturday in a spirit of building family and friendship to enjoy live performances from the Sasa African Dance Theater, and donate to a worthy cause for Africa and Haiti in honor of Eric, and so many others like him, gone too soon. THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM PAGE 19

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THE INVESTOR CORNER Advice as interest rates rise: Be patient NARCISO will happen on November 26, that good things are coming. In Narciso Muñoz is a Director, Client MUÑOZ, CFA but expect to see another .25% the Middle East, we have Saudi Advisor at Alex. Brown, A Division bump in December. Higher rates Arabia and the dead Washington of Raymond James, Located at 600 Greetings Inves- means less money in consumers’ Post reporter. For now, no sanc- Brickell, Suite 1875. Miami, FL 33140. tors! pockets, less profit for compa- tions have been issued. Last, but Phone 786-857-5400 / email Volatility, the scar- nies, and problems in Emerging not least, we have China and the [email protected] iest monster that plays with our Markets – none of which is good much discussed Trump sanctions. nerves, is back. for market euphoria. But Trump Difficult times… Views expressed are not necessarily A combination of rising interest wants the markets to go up and So, some advice for the month, those of Raymond James & Asso- rates, markets at record levels, that means something. as interest rates rise: If you have ciates and are subject to change trade wars, problems in Europe Foreign markets have their a loan, it could be a good time to without notice. Information pro- and a dead Saudi reporter is own special circumstances in lock the interest rate. If you have vided is general in nature, and is moving the markets up and play. Europe is another topic cash, ask for interest (Treasury not a complete statement of all down. for concern. Italians have issues bills are now yielding something, information necessary for making Let’s start with the US, the with the government budget, which is better than nothing). an investment decision, and is not economy. It is looking good. which means some cracks with And if you are already invested a recommendation or a solicitation Inflation is incredibly low (0.1% the European Union, which and suffering the volatility, to buy or sell any security. Past per- last monthly CPI figure, 2.3% for already has problems regarding remember Warren Buffet’s advice formance is not indicative of future the year) and the chairman of the Brexit. In Latin America, all eyes when he said that the stock mar- results. There is no assurance these Federal Reserve believes it is best are on the October 28 election ket is a device for transferring trends will continue or that forecasts to “hold the horses” a little, so in Brazil, where it looks like money from the impatient to the mentioned will occur. Investing the Fed raised the target interest Jair Bolsonaro will be the next patient. Be patient. always involves risk and you may rate to 2.25% on September president, a game changer for the incur a profit or loss. No investment 26. President Donald Trump country. Markets are anticipating Happy Halloween! strategy can guarantee success. was expecting something else, however, so he went on TV and said, “the Fed has gone loco.” Now what? Will the Fed abide? Will the rates continue to move at the net meeting November 26, or not? Bets are that nothing Dogs and their humans celebrate ‘Howl-O-Ween’

Dogs and their human companions are invited to Key Biscayne’s sixth annual Howl-O-Ween costume party and competition on Friday, Oct. 26 at the Dog Park on the North Village Green. The Howl-O-Ween party kicks off at 6 p.m., the same time as Key Biscayne’s Zombie Crawl. A surprise Master of Ceremonies and two judges will review all dogs in costume. Awards will be announced after the dogs and their owner’s parade before the judges and the competition ends. Award categories include: Best Costume; Scariest Costume; Most Original Costume; Funniest Cos- tume; and Best Dog and Human Combined Costume. Prizes will be awarded. Stefano’s will be onsite to serve wine and beer from 5 to 8 p.m. All drinks are $5. Water will also be available. For 2018, there is a suggested donation of $5 to enter the costume competition. Registration will be on site at the Dog Park prior to the event. Proceeds will go to the Key Biscayne Animal Welfare Fund, a non-profit organization that falls under the charitable giving umbrella of the Key Biscayne Community Foundation.

IF YOU GO What: Sixth Annual Howl-O-Ween costume party and competition When: Drinks begin at 5 p.m. Oct. 26 Where: Dog Park at North Village Suggested donation: $5 To make a donation to Key Biscayne Animal Welfare Fund, visit KBAni- malWelfare.org Call (305) 365-8947. THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • #tasteofkeybiscayne PAGE 21 #tasteofkeybiscayne Corner Coffee serves great food, strong java

If you have recently visited the Question: Where were you Community Center, no doubt born? the Halloween feel at the Corner Answer: Italy Coffee and Pantry intrigued you. Q: Where do you live now? Just wait until the Halloween A: Key Biscayne festivities kick in high gear! Q: Why select Key Biscayne to We know Analisa Volpe and open a business? Luigi Tommasini serve great food A: We wanted to be part of this along with strong (oh yes!) café, wonderful community and what but they also strive to be an inte- better place than operate a coffee gral part of our Island shop and restaurant community. What than at the Commu- better time to show nity Center! that spirit during Q: Do you have Island Spooktacular a “secret” to your than by partaking of success? the theme? So stop A: Consistency. by the Corner Coffee Never give up and and Pantry on Friday always be customer and you can get friendly with a big “ZOMBIFIED” by smile internationally Q: What is your renowned artist favorite part of and “zombie working in Key specialist” Biscayne? Monica Campa- A: I have lived na Montanarella in Italy and (check out her Panama, and I can work on Instagram honestly say that by looking up @ since (coming) to Key mcampanam). The Biscayne, my family and zombie-fun and festivities I have felt like we reside in happen from 12 to 5 p.m., coin- paradise, surrounded by nature ciding with other activities in the and with a beautiful community. Community Center. Things will It is great to live in a place where Great food with a smile be lively, in a ghoulish sort of is Analisa’s goal. way! See VOLPE on page 22 PAGE 22 ISLANDER NEWS • #tasteofkeybiscayne THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 #tasteofkeybiscayne

VOLPE continued from Page 21 everyone cares so much about his or her Island. Q: What would people be surprised to know about you? A: That besides Corner Coffee Pantry, I own two spas in Pana- ma. That is my other passion. Q: What has been your proudest moment since you purchased Corner Coffee and Pantry? A: When children decide on their own to eat their lunch or afternoon snack with us. It makes me happy and to be surrounded by kids. Their energy is contagious! Q: What do you love most about your business? A: Being in constant interaction with our customers, especially with all the smiling kids. They make my days interesting and happy. Perfect combination for a Q: If you had to choose one mid-morning snack... string meal at your restaurant, what latte and salmon. would it be? Photos by Mariella Olivia A: Focaccia Farcita with prosciutto crudo di parma and IF YOU GO cheese. But most of the people Corner Coffee and Pantryis always seem to order avocado located on the first floor of the toast with salmon, which is Key Biscayne Community Center, delicious as well. 10 Village Green Way, Key Bis- Q: Favorite junk food? cayne, They are open Mon-Fri: A: Ice cream / kinder l Baci 7am to 7pm, Sat: 9am to 4pm, Chocolates closed on Sundays. You can reach them at (786) 420-266

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Every Halloween, Novecento hosts Key Biscayne’s funnest costume party, featuring great music with live DJ, delicious food and the guests going all out with their costumes. Everyone has a wonderful time late into the night. This year’s party will be on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 9 p.m. till the monsters all go home. There is no cover charge, but food and drink comes at a nominal fee. The best part is that Novecendo donates a large percentage of the night’s bar sales to benefit Escuela Pan y Amor in Nicaragua. This school provides an education, in addition to breakfast and lunch for 420 of Managua’s neediest children. Now more than ever the school needs financial support because of the civil turmoil taking place in Nicaragua. The Halloween at Novecento event is open to everyone, but it is recommended you call to reserve your spot. No one will be turned away but ABOVE: If last year’s you might have to wait to eat without your name on Halloween event at the list.. So, if you haven’t already, call soon. Novecento is any indication, you will In addition to the food, drink and costume fun, this for sure enjoy this year’s event. year Diamonds on the Key is donating a gold and diamond bracelet valued at $3,500 to be raffled. Tickets AT LEFT: Enter a raffle to win a gold will be sold for $25 or three for $50. You can purchase and diamond bracelet courtesy of tickets b calling Ana Somarriba 305-215-1686 or Diamonds on the Key. Maria P. Somarriba 786-399-3532, but they will also be available a the event. You need not be present to Submitted photos win. The winner will be announced on Saturday. All raffle proceeds will go to the school’s benefit.

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THURS /OCT. 25 5:00 to 8:00 pm. All drinks are CLOSED AA STEP MEETING $5. Water will also be available. This Closed AA Step Meeting is at St. Christopher’s By-the-Sea ENGLISH CONVERSATION CIRCLE OPEN AA SPEAKER’S MEETING Episcopal Church at 8 p.m. Looking to practice your English Open AA Speaker’s Meeting is at or improve your English-speaking 8:30 p.m. at St. Christopher’s By- AL-ANON IN SPANISH abilities? Join the Key Biscayne the-Sea Episcopal Church. There will be an Al-Anon meeting THINGS I LOVE TO DO Branch Library’s weekly conversa- held in Spanish every Monday at 8 tion group from 10:30-11:30 a.m. p.m. at Albertson Hall in St. Agnes Justo Rey SAT /OCT. 27 Church. BINGO What is his Join friends and neighbors for Bin- go and lunch at the Key Biscayne FARMER’S MARKET TUES /OCT. 30 perfect day? Community Center at 11:30 a.m. The Key Biscayne Community Church Farmer’s Market is from 9 START THE DAY MOVIES AT THE VILLAGE a.m.-2 p.m. MINDFUL AWARENESS The free Thursday movie, Mamma MEDITATION My day starts early, and the Mia: Here We Go Again! will be ARTS & CRAFTS Sit in silence and quiet your mind. usual I-95 downtown traffic shown at 1:30 p.m. in the Adult Get creative and join the Key The session meets from 7:45-9 stress . But that dissipates once Lounge of the Key Biscayne Com- Biscayne Branch Library for some p.m.at Miami Meditation Center, I cross the toll and enter the munity Center. fun arts and crafts from 11-11:40 260 Crandon Blvd, suite 6. The Causeway! Those waters have a.m. suggested donation is $5 and in- such a calming influence on TOWERS BRIDGE struction is provided for beginners. me it’s hard to describe. Once Thursday night bridge at The CHABAD SATURDAY SERVICES For more information, contact Bill at on the Island, my first stop Towers of Key Biscayne begins at Join the Chabad, 101 Harbor Drive, 786-218-6332 or [email protected]. before opening the office is 7 p.m. For reservations, call Judy to celebrate good times and to get caffeinated. I have two Reinach at 305-361-9562. pray with your fellow residents CLOSED AA MEN’S MEETING favorite spots for that! If before during tough times. Share family This Closed AA Men’s Meeting is at eight, the 7-11 ladies make a AA WOMAN’S MEETING yarzheits and loved ones’ stories. 8 p.m. in Room 120 of Village Hall. mean cortadito and they are This closed AA Woman’s meeting There is a 9 a.m. Rabbi’s Learning super nice! The other spot is is at 8 p.m. at the Key Biscayne Class, 10 a.m. services and 11:45 AL-ANON MEETING The Golden Hog, where Waleska Community Church. a.m. Kiddish. The Chabad promises The Al-Anon Lois Kitchen meets also makes a killer cortadito or a friendly atmosphere, delicious at the Key Biscayne Community an even better café con leche! MINDFUL AWARENESS MEDITA- kiddish and a whiskey bar. No Church at 8 p.m. TION membership is needed, and all are PASSING TIME Sit in silence and quiet your mind. welcome. The session meets from 7:45-9 WED /OCT. 31 One of the biggest benefits p.m.at Miami Meditation Center, AA OPEN DISCUSSION of working on the Island, no 260 Crandon Blvd, suite 6. The AA holds an Open Discussion at 8 matter how busy or stressful suggested donation is $5 and in- p.m. at Key Biscayne Crossbridge SPOOKY AFTERNOON TEA FOR the day, is that no matter struction is provided for beginners. Church, 160 Harbor Drive. HALLOWEEN (FOR ADULTS) where you go, unequivocally, For more information, contact Bill Wear your most outrageous hat you will run into some of the at 786-218-6332 or bill@kbzen. and join us for our Halloween nicest people on the planet. org. SUN /OCT. 28 Afternoon Tea. Enjoy a platter They will undoubtedly bring a of delicious tea sandwiches and smile to your face and make pastries plus a hot cup of tea. 12 you realize how lucky you are. FRI /OCT. 25 TAI CHI/QI GONG p.m. at the Key Biscayne Commu- I have developed a couple of Free Tai Chi/Qi Gong is held from nity Center. Island-tricks to relieve any 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the second floor midday stress (unless it is ROTARY CLUB of the Key Biscayne Community THE CRAFTY NEEDLE SEWING Tuesday, when we send the The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Center. GROUP Islander to press; nothing meets from 7:30-8:30 a.m. at Join this group of busy bees as helps then!). I usually walk Grand Bay Club. Breakfast is $19, OPEN AA BEGINNER’S MEETING they make fidget blankets and to the Square and make it a payable at the door. An Open AA Beginner’s Meeting is aprons for those suffering from point to say hello to Harold, . in Crossbridge Church (160 Harbor dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Victor or Antonio at Costa Med, TALKING IS TEACHING Drive) at 7 p.m. These blankets help focus atten- who are always good for dose Enjoy stories, songs and activities tion, stimulate senses and memo- of positivism. Winn Dixie is for babies from 11-11:40 a.m. at ry, and exercise hand muscles. No another spot where you always the Key Biscayne Branch Library. MON /OCT. 29 sewing experience is needed. The find friendly faces, fellow group meets at 12:30 p.m. in the shoppers who remind you how ZOMBIE CRAWL 2018 Adult Lounge of the Key Biscayne nice everyone on the Island The community is invited to TALKING IS TEACHING Community Center. seems to be. The final “secret” participate in our 5th Annual Enjoy stories, songs and activities for relieving early afternoon Zombie Crawl – a fun and fami- for toddlers from 11-11:30 p.m. at WEIGHT WATCHERS stress is a 3 p.m. cafecito with ly-friendly walk around the Village the Key Biscayne Branch Library. The Key Biscayne Weight Watchers the wonderful Chamber Ladies! Green. Zombies will congregate weekly meeting is at noon at the Tatyana and Christine are at 5:00 PM at the Village Green TIDAL TOWN HALL: CANDIDATES University of Miami Rosenstiel always great for a good story, Fountain. After the Zombie Crawl FORUM School, 4600 Rickenbacker chisme or a laugh or two. around the Village Green and Join Rethink Energy Florida and Causeway, room 103. For more Dog Park, there will be a Zombie First Street Foundation for our information, contact Sally Brody at END OF DAY Costume Contest with over $700 Tidal Town Hall at the Woman’s 305-926-8548. in cash and prizes. Event is free Club of Coconut Grove. from 6:30 Leaving the Island, with the and open to the public. Starting at - 8:30 PM This candidates forum MEDITATION GROUP sun setting in front of you, 5:00 PM Zombies will congregate offers us an opportunity to hear The Into the Silence meditation provides the peace of mind at the Village Green fountain. our candidates’ solutions for tack- group meets at 6:30 p.m. Join needed to deal with downtown ling sea level rise and other critical others in your community for a traffic and the craziness that is HOWL-O-WEEN PARTY AT KB environmental issues and to ask relaxing evening of meditation Miami traffic. My day usually DOG PARK them questions about their plans and reflection at the Key Biscayne ends with a wonderful home Dogs and their human companions for our futures. RSVP at http:// Branch Library. For information, cooked meal, but only Monday are invited to the Village Key Bis- tidaltownhalls.org/ to secure your call 305-361-6134. through Thursday. The home cayne’s 6th annual Howl-O-Ween ticket. A packed house tells can- kitchen is closed on Fridays. Party! Award categories include: didates that these issues matter CLOSED AA BIG BOOK MEETING Unfortunately for my waste, Best Costume; Scariest Costume; to us and that we’ll be voting on This Closed AA Big Book Meeting Noris is great coo! My day Most Original Costume; Funniest them. We all know Miami-Dade is at the Key Biscayne Community usually ends with a 1-2 mile Costume; and Best Dog and Hu- is ground zero for climate change. Church at 8 p.m. walk, taking out our Bishon, man Combined Costume. Prizes Together, we can make sure our Jeter, and then preparing for will be awarded. Stefano’s will be candidates know it too. the drive into our Island again onsite to serve wine and beer from the next day! THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM PAGE 25

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When 3 year old Silvio Alejan- dro Plata was diagnosed with Bilateral Retinoblastoma and lost his sight, his prospects looked dim. Today, thanks in part to programs like “The Arc Project Thrive” early intervention, Plata is a 14 year old student at the Doral Conservatory School of the Arts known for his stirring ukulele rendition of “Over the Rainbow.” Weisson said the best satisfaction Plata is considered an Arc of for him the day after the event South Florida champion. His is the lasting impact it creates blossoming life is the perfect in our community. “The party demonstration of what can will come and go, the food will happen when people and causes be eaten, the wine will be drunk, come together in support of and the music will fade. But the co-creating a brighter future for training, education, and sustain- ABOVE: Rotary Key Biscayne Wine & Food Fest Founder Ruben Weis- those in need. able impact we will have on the son (second from left) recognizing supporters at last year’s event. On November 15th from 6 to lives of others less fortunate lasts LEFT: Patricia Petersen and Rotarian Gwen Engelen share a toast at 11pm at the Rusty Pelican, the a lifetime.” last year’s Wine & Food Fest. Submitted photos community has an opportunity to help kids and adults like Plata, while enjoying stunning sunset views and amazing wines at the 14th Annual Rotary Key Biscayne Lorraine M. Dion Wine & Food Fest. Rotarian Ruben Weisson has led November 29, 1927 – October 13, 1918 the Wine Fest fundraiser since its first year at the former Key Biscayne Sonesta, to last year’s record breaking attendance of 400 at the Rusty Pelican. This year they secured the entire ballroom. Enough space for 500 guests to comfortably mingle and sample over 30 wines paired with delicacies from select area restaurants. He said monies raised go well beyond South Florida. “The idea originated around 2003 as a way to create a second annual fundraiser (besides the art show) that would take advantage of the matching grants the Rotary District and Rotary Inter- national Foundation can offer,” said Weisson. “Over the years we have raised over $400,000 through these global grants to support projects Our beloved Nana in Nicaragua, Peru, Colombia, Ar- She was known by many as “Laurie from Key Colony” but at home with family she was called Nana. With gentina…and contributed to the heavy heart we share that our Nana has gone to be with her Dear God. She took her last breath just before equipping of the ACE School in sunrise October 13th at home with loved ones by her side. She was fearless and had an iron will to live, defi ed Florida City that helps hundreds the odds time and time again over these past few years. As it became more diffi cult for her recently, she knew of local children.” it was time to put things in God’s hands. Her unending love and devotion to her family will forever live in our The ARC of South Florida is hearts. one local beneficiary and it also collaborates with the Rotary to Born Lorraine Long in New York City on November 29, 1927 to her “Mama and Daddy”, Julia and Charles Long. extend those funds further to She grew up in Queens, New York of Irish immigrant parents and was a proud, beautiful, principled, intelli- groups like the Key Biscayne gent, humorous, and hardworking product of her times. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School Community Foundation’s Chief she began professional career at Bankers Trust Co. in Manhattan. Lorraine loved to share stories about the Press Youth Project in Liberty 1940’s Manhattan business world. She was proud of years spent in many professional capacities. All who knew City. her loved and respected her. Her generosity, loyalty, and wit were just a few of Lorraine’s undeniable attributes. Gabriel Parra has been with She often said that she “didn’t have time for hobbies because I am a worker”. Her proudest roles in life were being Kelly’s mother and Alexandra “Dolly’s” grandmother. Nana’s love was immeasurable and unconditional. ARC for 26 years and just recent- She was provider, protector and constant as the North star. ly assumed the role of executive director. “When it comes to Lorraine and family moved from New York to Key Biscayne in 1978. The island remained her home and her distribution we get a percentage work place for 35 years. In 2013, she moved to nearby Pinecrest to live with her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and the rest is shared with other and Bob DerHagopian. These recent years were fi lled with happy times, surrounded by many cats, dogs and programs,” said Parra. friends. She never missed an episode of Fox’s “The Five” accompanied by a glass (or 2) of sweet red wine or on “We have children’s programs special occasion one of Bob’s gin & tonics. She read newspaper from cover to cover daily. She could spell most for all ages with intellectual or words in the dictionary and give their defi nition. She loved Frank Sinatra sing-a-longs on the iPad, singing developmental disabilities. The “God Bless America” and proudly reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at any time of the day. She was a fi erce pa- help goes to equipment we can’t triot of the United States of America. She had an opinion about everything and was not shy sharing hers. Nana get from the school system for was truly the “wind beneath our wings” and she will forever remain alive in our hearts. example. So you are not just enjoying a nice cup of wine Lorraine is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Kelly and Robert DerHagopian, granddaughter Alexandra and finding out about wineries Burns, sister and brother-in-law Ellen and Donald Haug and niece Kim and Joe Miles. Funeral Mass Saturday around the world and food October 27th at The Church of St. Louis, 7270 SW 120 St., Pinecrest, Florida at 2:00 p.m. Lorraine will be re- pairings; your ticket allows you united in burial with her “Mama and Daddy” in a private family service in New York. to have a good time…and give back.” Wine & Food Fest Founder THURSDAY, OCT. 25, 2018 ISLANDER NEWS • ISLANDERNEWS.COM PAGE 27

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The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce and D-Squared Engineering, the Village’s Sustainability consultant held a reception to awards four local companies for their environmental efforts. Hon- ored were Coldwell Bankers Realty, Secreto Gourmet, The Ritz-Carton and Wells Fargo. The reception was held and hosted by The Ritz. Paola Padovan, Robert Duzoglou, Derek Duzoglou, Diane Regalado, Joe Coote Diane Regalado, Joe Coote and Krismar Arellano.

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Over 1,000 sq.ft. of living space. 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 305.775.3426 separate shower stall in master suite. Huge laundry $519,000. Harold Clinton Archambault: 305.439.4629 room with enormous amounts of storage! $$1,895,000. OCEAN CLUB-LAKE VILLA III BAHIA MAR Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez- ISLAND HOMES 3/3 unit with panoramic views, floor to ceiling Renovated, 3/2 unit with views to ocean, bay, Black: 305.775.3426 PH4. Beautiful oversized corner lot home 9D windows, to the lake, fountains, bay and Miami skyline. 390 GULF RD. sunsets, city lights and island. Marble floors, recessed located at the prestigious Holiday Colony area. Elevated KEY COLONY III Immaculate interior, marble floors in entertainment LED lighting and Miele washer/dryer. Huge walk-in- 2-story home with 4 bedrooms. Elegant finishes, modern areas and hard wood in bedrooms. The kitchen has closet with built-ins, double sinks and large shower South side, 2/2 unit with views to the gardens flooring, top of the line appliances and a gas stove, 241. an induction cooktop, quartz countertops and a stone in master suite. Kitchen has white cabinetry, quartz and pool area. Tile floors. Large Terrace. Bright, sunny remodeled bathrooms. Expansive white wood pool deck backsplash. Contemporary décor with custom lighting. countertops, stainless appliances and an island next and private location. Priced to sell $695,000. surrounded by luscious landscaping. Enclosed 2 garage Cristian Large covered balcony and a separate, huge, rooftop to a large window with city views. 2 assigned parking connected to the house. Great location on the East Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 terrace! Two enclosed, covered parking spaces. spaces. $1,099,000. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | side of Crandon Blvd. 3 blocks away from the Ocean. $1,795,000. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426. KEY COLONY IV $2,895,000. Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 | Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 COMMODORE CLUB EAST 231. REDUCED TO $798.000. Totally remodeled 2/2 plus OCEAN CLUB-RESORT VILLA I & II den/office unit. Separate laundry room, marble floors, 265 RIDGEWOOD ROAD. Ideally located in the center The ultimate in privacy living! Gorgeous facing south. 602. Rocio Granados: 305.586.8380 Bright, 2/2 unit with tropical views to the of the Island. Single family lot of 7,600 sq.ft. Original unobstructed views of ocean, beach and Miami skyline. II - 507 gardens, lake, tennis courts and a peek of the ocean. Mackle home being sold for lot value. $1,290,000. Robert 1/1.5 Condo residence. Beautifully renovated in 2014. 435. Spacious renovated 2/2 with flex space for studio/ office. 2 parking spaces. 1892 SF. Open kitchen floor plan. Split bedroom floor plan. Marble floors throughout Vernon 305.606.9539 24 Hour notice for showings. $599,000. Doug Kinsley: Laundry/storage room. Bright south exposure with entertainment areas. Amenities include 1000 ft. of beach, 305.215.5900 | Anne Kramer: 305.519.8456 | Cristian OFF ISLAND PROPERTIES wide garden views. Steps to the beach and amenities. 8 lighted clay tennis courts, spa, gym, volleyball court, Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 $969,000. Kim Haug: 305.975.7570 | Ivette Martinez- children’s playground, beach bar & grill, 9 swimming 2127 BRICKELL AVE. #2101 (BRISTOL TOWER). Gorgeous COMMODORE CLUB SOUTH Thomas: 786.597.1898 | www.Botanica435.com pools and one gourmet restaurant. True resort living!. direct waterfront 3bed/3.5bath, 3,065 sq.ft. + 1,000 sq.ft. $899,000. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Nilda Cue: glass balcony wraparound terrace. Private elevator 207. South side, 2/2 unit with a Lanai terrace offering a KEY ISLANDER 305.775.3426 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 opens directly to the unit. Living, dining, kitchen, direct pathway to the beach! Updated bathrooms and bedrooms all open to balcony. Marble/teak wood floors. tile throughout entertainment areas. Garden views 310. Charming 1/1 in beautifully maintained and newly OCEAN LANE PLAZA renovated boutique building. Unit features tile floor 2 Car spaces. Valet, kids’ play room, gym, sundry shop, and bright, sunny exposure. $615,000. Doug Kinsley: throughout. Building has a pool and elevator. South 511. Spacious 2/2 unit. Light and airy. Balcony can snack bar. $2,225,000. Rocio Granados: 305.586.8380 | 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 exposure offering an abundance of natural light. be accessed from living room and both bedrooms. Kari Madera: 305.439.3998 1103. High floor, 1/1.5 unit with ocean and beach views. Short walk to beach, shopping and restaurants. Fully New washer/dryer, new dishwasher and new range. IMPERIAL #1601. A jewel on Brickell designed and Long terrace runs the full width of the apartment. furnished. Owner may have pet upt to 20 pounds. Amenities include beach path, pool, barbeque area, extensively renovated for the most discerning buyer. Remodeled with an open kitchen, distressed wood floors $339,000. Maureen & Emma Jauregui: 305.798.3124 | gym and more. Allow 24 notice to show. Anne Kramer: Spectacular 180º views of Brickell’s cityscape and and much more! $550,000. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 786.201.1707 305.519.8456 Biscayne Bay. Corner 3/2.5 unit w/1,792 sq.ft., high end | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 312. Cozy and bright 1/1 unit. Tile flooring throughout, OCEAN VILLAGE finishes and custom interiors, wraparound terrace. KEY BISCAYNE upgraded kitchen and bathroom. New A/C unit, sunny Enjoy spectacular sunrises, sunsets and city lights. southern exposure overlooking the pool. Low expenses 3030. Spacious 1/1.5 corner unit in move-in condition. Great amenities. $849,000. Kim Haug: 305.975.7570 306E. New Listing! Cozy Southern exposure 2/2 unit. and convenient location close to beach, shopping and Tile flooring and open kitchen. Natural light throughout | Ivette Martinez-Thomas: 786.597.1898 | www. Finished with Mexican tile in social areas, carpet in restaurants. $324,900. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | with garden views. Large screened terrace. $419,000. Imperial1601.com bedrooms. Open kitchen to living room/dining room. Maureen Jauregui & Emma Jauregui: 305.798.3124 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES Comfortable floor plan. $450,000. Cristian Gonzalez- 786.201.1707 Black: 305.775.3426 OCEAN CLUB CABANAS TOWERS OF KEY BISCAYNE. 1111 Crandon Blvd. 260 CRANDON BLVD. #C-38. Highly desirable 2 story KEY COLONY I 112. Tile floors, spiral staircase to the loft, sliding glass retail space in the Square Shopping Center with 1,031 doors and 2 stainless steel GE Monogram refrigerators. C-507. Ocean, State Park and bay views from this designer sq ft. This shopping mall includes quality, notable and 820. Bright, spacious 1/1.5 apartment with good ocean Views of ocean and gardens. Perfect addition as a finished and spacious corner unit. No expense spared in anchor tenants such as banks, a range of retailers, hair and bay views. $560,000. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 guest house, home office, or relaxing place to BBQ and creating this tropical yet modern oasis. State of the art salons and variety of restaurants that offer great foot | Cristian Gonzalez-Black:305.775.3426 entertain. Only steps to the beach. *Cabanas can only open kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz counter tops traffic. One of the few spaces that offers the distinctive and high-end stainless steel appliances. Porcelain tile touch of dual frontage exposure and direct access to one Rarely offered 3/3/2cg corner unit with views of the be sold to Ocean Club Owners* $450,000. Doug Kinsley: 1000. floors. Exquisite high-end details include seamless of 2 social courtyards. $1,095,000. Cristian Gonzalez- ocean, Miami skyline, Coconut Grove & Biscayne Bay. Flex 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 doors, Italian light fixtures, glass doors and custom Black: 305.775.3426 floor plan with 2,100+sq.ft. Dedicated interior storage. 508 Located in front of Ocean Tower One. Finished with built closets. $1,195,000. www.TowersC507.com Renovated open kitchen plan. Oceanfront complex with 604 CRANDON BLVD. $60psf.NNN. Unit of 1,055 sq.ft. marble flooring throughout and updated kitchen. Large Maureen Jauregui & Emma Jauregui: 305.798.3124 | many amenities $1.775M. www.Tidemark1000.com located in the Key Biscayne Shopping Center, on the terrace ideal to enjoy and entertain, just steps away 786.201.1707 Kim Haug | 305.975.7570 from the beach. *Cabanas can only be sold to Ocean 2nd floor near Winn Dixie. Currently built out as a TOWERS OF KEY BISCAYNE. 1121 Crandon Blvd. pediatrician’s office. Open parking, high visibly, heavy KEY COLONY II Club Owners* $220,000. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 traffic center. Available immediately. Thania Vernon: D1205. Beautiful, panoramic ocean and state park views 204. New Listing! 2/2 unit. Bright and sunny apartment 305.582.3761 OCEAN CLUB-CLUB TOWER I & II from all rooms. Ceramic tile flooring, large terrace, overlooking the pool and gardens of the Ocean Sound and split bedroom plan make this a very desirable building. Long terrace can be accessed from living-room II - 404. 3/4.5 split floor plan unit with garden, pool, lake penthouse apartment. Just steps from the beach, pools, and both bedrooms. 1.532 sq.ft., side-by-side floor–plan.

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SEASONAL RENTALS move-in condition. Tile floors. Fully furnished $2,900/mo. Annual or Seasonal. renovated boutique building. Just steps to the ocean, pool, beach park, Maureen & Emma Jauregui: 305.798.3124 | 786.201.1707 shops and more. Available immediately. $2,100/mo. Maureen Jauregui & CAPE FLORIDA CLUB #311. Cozy, fully equipped 2/2 corner unit, available Emma Jauregui: 305.798.3124 | 786.201.1707 December to April 2019. En-suite bedrooms, king bed in master BD, 2 twins KEY BISCAYNE ISLANDER #210. 1/1 Unit steps from the Beach. 1 Assigned in 2nd BD. Open balcony with view of spectacular sunsets. Half block from parking, Boutique building, nicely maintained. Furnished. $1,750/mo. Robert OCEAN CLUB-RESORT VILLA I #306. Tropical views over lake and gardens. beach. Complex has a pool, tennis court and party room. 3 Months min. No Vernon: 305.606.9539 2/2 Unit with tile floors, huge balcony, southwest exposure which provides pets and no smokers. $3,000/mo. Text Carmen Tonarely: 305.338.6106 plenty of light and sunshine. Resort style amenities include: Clubhouse, 2/2 Split plan apartment with tropical views to the KEY COLONY I #442. meeting room, one gourmet restaurant, a beach side bar and grill, 9 pools, CASA DEL MAR #3C. Enjoy the island lifestyle from this premium waterfront gardens, beach and fountains. Oceanfront pool. Unfurnished, $4,100/mo. spa, fitness, tennis, playground and beach. Available 8/01/18. $4,300/mo. building with direct beach access. Spacious 2/2+den with updated kitchen Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 and baths, open balcony with views of ocean, pool and garden. Amenities Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 Renovated 3/2.5. New kitchen, updated baths, include tennis courts, a basketball/volleyball court, picnic area, gym, KEY COLONY II #224. Remodeled split plan, 3/2 unit facing south with frameless showers, new w/d. 2010 SF. Contemporary design. Extended OCEAN VILLAGE #2017. olympic size pool, beach and umbrella service. No pets & no smokers. 3 garden views. Apartment has impact windows. Available 9/15/18. $3,750/ terrace and south exposure. Tennis, pools, fitness center, “SandBar” and months min. Also for sale. $4,500/mo. Text Carmen Tonarely: 305.338.6106 mo. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 direct beach access. Available November. Kim Haug: 305.975.7570 COMMODORE CLUB SOUTH #1114. Gorgeous 2 BD corner apartment with 4/2 + den, all tiled, storage shed, shutters, Beach Club SPECIAL CORNER UNIT SLOPE! Renovated 2/2 unit 432 HAMPTON LANE. views of bay, city and ocean. Furnished. $4,500/mo. Geraldine Morales: KEY COLONY III #444. Membership. $4,700/mo. with marble floors throughout. New bathrooms and top of the line kitchen. Ceci & Ed Sanchez: 305.298.0497 305.753.6308 No details have been spared. Enjoy the wonderful views from the oversized OFF ISLAND RENTALS COMMODORE CLUB WEST #402. Available: December-May. Green park Terrace! $5,300/mo. Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez- views from this furnished 1/1.5 bath. Minimum 3 months. $2,500/mo. Ceci & Black: 305.775.3426 BRICKELL PLACE #B1708. Renovated 2/2 corner unit. New kitchen and Ed Sanchez: 305.298.0497 baths. 1660 SF with views to Biscayne Bay, Key Biscayne and cityscape. KEY COLONY III #604. Renovated contemporary design with open kitchen. 2 assigned/covered parking spaces. Tennis, fitness center, pool, BBQ, KEY COLONY I #207. Available: January-April. 3 months minimum. Furnished, 3/3 with office area. 2 parking spaces. 2,000+sq.ft. Hard surface flooring. boardwalk. Available now. $3,200/mo. U/A ONLY. Kim Haug: 305.975.7570 marble floors, new baths. $4,200/mo. Ceci & Ed Sanchez: 305.298.0497 Views to the ocean and tennis courts. Excellent condition. $6,000/mo. Available now. Kim Haug: 305.975.7570 COMMERCIAL RENTALS KEY COLONY I #439. Sunny, furnished 2/2 plus den (could be 3rd. bed.). Open kitchen. Seasonal or annual. 3 months minimum. $4,600/mo. Ceci & KEY COLONY III #741. Renovated corner slope, 3/3 with unobstructed SW 260 CRANDON BLVD #E-19. Prime commercial store-front located at Ed Sanchez: 305.298.0497 views. Additional detached 130 sq.ft. room with full bath. Bright and private “The Square Shopping Center”. Newly renovated mall offers banks, retail, unit with 2,328 sq.ft. A/C plus wraparound terrace. Jerusalem and Bamboo restaurants and professional services offering great curveppeal a that ANNUAL RENTALS flooring. . One of the best views of Key Biscayne. Unfurnished. $8,400/mo. attracts a wide array of foot traffic to the mall. This space serves as retail COMMODORE. CLUB WEST #1202. Panoramic views of ocean, Crandon park Doug Kinsley: 305.215.5900 | Cristian Gonzalez-Black: 305.775.3426 or office and has 790 sq.ft. $5,500mo. Available 9/17/18. Cristian Gonzalez- Black: 305.775.3426 and the Miami skyline from this spacious 1/1.5 Penthouse unit. Beautiful, KEY ISLANDER #310. Beach chic fully furnished 1/1 unit in a beautifully

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