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Welcome to Key Insights Newsletter
MAY 2018 Edition!!!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
I have the honor of being the 2018 Chair of the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce so my Newsletter will focus more on Key Biscayne events and Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce Business promotion. I am very passionate about supporting and advocating for our local businesses. We are blessed to live on an Island with world class amenities, restaurants and merchants.
As a life-long resident and Realtor on Key Biscayne, I love sharing upcoming events and Interesting activities offered around our community for the residents and frequent visitors of our Island
Paradise.
My father, Federico Padovan, moved our family (including grandparents) to Key Biscayne in 1973. I was raised on the Island and left briefly to earn a BFA degree at NYU. But my heart was always here so I returned to my Island Paradise home where I am raising 4th generation Key Biscayners with my husband Donnie Hall.
We also have three lovely contributors sharing their insights as well! Please see their monthly articles at the bottom of each newsletter.
I want to sincerely THANK all of you for the wonderful feedback and interest in participating in our Newsletter
over the
last 2 years!!!
Paola
Circulated every month to over 13,000 people via email and social media!!!
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KEY BISCAYNE DINING GUIDE
By The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce
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PAINT AND SIP
Friday May 4, 2018
2:00pm - 5pm
Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Blvd
Crandon Park (North Beach entrance)
Join us for a festive end-of-season plein air session with artist-in-residence Jacqueline Roch. All levels, all mediums welcome. Free registration. Bring your own art supplies and we'll provide the wine supplies.
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CINCO DE MAYO FALLS ON A SATURDAY THIS YEAR!!!
Some celebrations:
Cinco de Mayo Cantina Beach at KB Ritz Carlton 7-11pm
INFO
Cinco de Mayo Novecento Key KB 11:30am-midnight
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Cinco de Wynwood Block Party 12noon-3am
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Cinco de Mayo Brickell Fiesta 2pm-2am
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Cinco de Mayo Brickell Bar Crawl 6pm-midnight
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Cinco de Mayo South Miami Block Party 12noon on
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Cinco de Mayo Sombreros on the River 12noon-2am
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KEY BISCAYNE YACHT CLUB Members and Guests-
CINCO DE MAYO AT THE GAZEBO
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Key Biscayne Chamber Networker
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Puntino Key Biscayne
260 Crandon Boulevard
5:30-7:30pm
Join the Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce for a Networker event at Puntino Restaurant on Key Biscayne. We will have complimentary hors
d'oeuvres and happy hour priced drinks
. Bring plenty of business cards!
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2nd Saturday Monthly Beach Cleanup
Saturday, May 12, 2108
9-11am
Bill Baggs Florida State Park
1200 South Crandon Boulevard
Help us keep the beach clean for nesting sea turtles and the Park clean for everyone! Community service hour acknowledgement letters available at the cleanup.
Wear closed toe shoes and bring a refillable water bottle, please!
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MONTHLY FAMILY SEAGRASS ADVENTURE
May 12, 2018 12 - 3pm
Biscayne Nature Center
6767 Crandon Boulevard
Drag a net in the seagrass and who knows what you may come up with. There's sea life of all shapes and sizes living in the seagrass right outside our doors. From seahorse to sea urchin, pipefish to starfish, the variety of sea life is amazing. Your naturalist guide will identify each species, making sure everyone gets a good look-see before gently releasing the catch. These seagrass beds are a rich ecosystem. It's wading fun for the whole family, with netfulls of surprises.
Reservations required: 305-361-6767 x 119
Cost: $14 per person
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9TH ANNUAL BREW AT THE ZOO
Saturday, May 12, 2018
7-11pm
Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152 Street
Sample beer and spirits from around the world, eat great food and enjoy live entertainment at the wildest place in town, Zoo Miami. Whether you are going there to sample beer, enjoy the music, or have a bite to eat, Brew at the Zoo has something for everyone.
Guests will enjoy a variety of food and 100+ local, international and craft beers. Every ticket will give you that amazing zoo experience Zoo Miami has to offer. With your Brew at the Zoo ticket, you will get free entry into the zoo prior to the event. Explore the zoo before indulging in your favorite brews!
Half of the ticket proceeds directly benefit Zoo Miami.
*21 and over
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
SUNDAY, MAY 13TH, 2018
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Key Biscayne Kayak Adventure
Saturday, May 19 9:30am-12noon
Crandon Park
Let our naturalists take you on a journey along the shores of a land that has witnessed the comings and goings of man for over 2000 years, from the Tequesta tribes to the pirates that shipwrecked off shore. Paddle over sea-grass beds and sand flats as you make your way past an ancient fossilized reef and into the serene mangrove forests. This trip meets at the Crandon Park Nature Center, please bring plenty of drinking water (at least one quart), closed-toe shoes, and protection from the sun.
$30 per person, guided with all equipment provided
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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
MONDAY, MAY 28TH, 2018
LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE
HONORING ALL WHO SERVED
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Looking at the culture of Youth League Sports and the relationship between adults and children is merely a microcosm of the misunderstanding adults have about what children need. The reasons why parents and coaches are miscommunicating and the impacts of these misunderstandings are exposed in this book. There are valid reasons why we have gotten it wrong for so long. There is layer upon layer of illusions illustrated within these pages that explain why it is we can not see the truth. It is as if a grand Magician is performing the perfect illusion yet the magician turns out to be us and we don't even know it.
The Magic, Illusion and Unbelievable truth details over 40 assumptions based perceptions, that cause Coaches and Parents to believe they are doing the right and the best thing for children. And the Unbelievable truth that despite the mountain of data, years of science made available to the public that proves that we are not close to doing the right or best by our children, we still due to these illusions, continue to behave in ways that do more harm than help.
This book details the history of Youth Sports, back to a time when we did do the right and best thing for children, through the period of when we changed our focus and things began to go wrong. It looks at various models used over the past 150 years of youth league sports. And it highlights the ongoing debate between specialization versus diversification.
This book contains resources from over 150 sources. Research, polls, studies, expert opinions, articles written by the leading experts in child sports interaction. These studies are backed by some of the biggest institutions in the world. From Ivy League schools to the Carnegie Insititute. Michigan State University, George Washington University, and the University of Calgary are merely three of the dozens that have public reports that were used for the making of this book. The Aspen Insititute, the Women's Sports Foundation and a number of US Goverment departments also make up much of the content of this book. This book is NOT opinion based. It is fact-based. And the unbelievable truth is that even with facts, people we still choose to do the wrong thing and even more unbelievable is that they will choose the wrong thing for their children. This shocking almost absurd truth flies in the face of how we would imagine parents behave. As parents, we want the best for our children yet, in general, we seem ill-prepared to be parents and certainly, we are misguided about how to direct our children when it comes to many areas of their life including youth sports.
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GREATEST JOY + GREATEST CHALLENGE= MOTHERHOOD
(reposted from 5/2016)
From the moment of becoming a mother, the joy is like no other ever experienced. And so are the challenges. How can we face maternal stressors that start with labor pains? (An epidural, of course!) As Mother's Day approaches, here are some ways to increase the joy and decrease the stress that comes with being a mother:
1-Need to take care of self- We need to take care of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. We need to be our best selves to be the best for our children. It is the same as the flight attendants say, "put on your oxygen mask before you put on child." If we do not have our own "oxygen," we are cannot help anybody. Or try to imagine a cup full of water with a hole poked in the bottom. The water will eventually flow out, but if we do not replenish it, we will have nothing more to give.
2- Be present- Give full attention to children when with them.For example, one of the best opportunities to talk with our children is in the car. Even serious subjects can be discussed, because there is no interruption and no eye contact, which can make it easier for kids to talk (or confess). But then there is that cell phone that keeps ringing. Try to put the cell phone away when driving with your kids (or anytime with your kids). Use that time to talk beyond "How was school?" "Fine." "What did you do?" "Nothing." (How much are we paying in tuition?) Obviously, any time we are with our children, let's BE with our children. Show them the respect that we would like to get in return.
3- Time with girlfriends- Research shows that when women spend time together, their serotonin levels in their brains increase. What does this mean? It means Mom is in a happy mood and comes home to be with her family in a happy mood. Can you imagine how happy Mom will be after a "girls' trip?"
4- Let go (a little bit) of control- Being a helicopter parenttakes a lot of energy. Allow children to have new experiences without Mom orchestrating everything. Whether it is trying a new activity, playing with new friends, or doing their homeworkalone, they need to experience rewards and failures to learn the lessons life offers. Kids get into college even if they failed their second grade spelling test. We cannot control everything (although it would be nice), and it becomes very stressful to try to do so. Also, if mothers do not "let go" as their children need more independence, conflict and stress increase. (Always, safety first.)
5- Exercise- The benefits of exercise are numerous. As a psychologist, I suggest all my clients exercise. I refer to it as "nature's antidepressant." We feel better physically and emotionally; we maintain better health; and we are modeling a good habit for our children. Exercise decreases not only the stress of parenting, but all stress.
6- Set appropriate limits- Setting boundaries for our children provides consistency and certainty. Everybody knows what to expect, so conflict is reduced, resulting in less stress for us. It is like playing basketball without lines on the court. Not knowing where "out of bounds" is or where a "3 pointer" is to be shot will bring anxiety for the players. It is the same for us and our children. If we do not set appropriate limits, nobody knows the rules of the game and chaos occurs.
7- Work/Volunteer Outside the Home- Motherhood is just one facet of being a woman. Volunteering or working outside the home (number of hours inconsequential) gives us the opportunity to express ourselves differently and fulfill our other aspects of "self." We gain a sense of fulfillment through sharing with others and are able to use our creativity and/or training in other areas. Self-worth and self-esteem can increase through work or volunteerism, whether it is because we are able to practice a profession or skill in which we are trained or being able to share with others for a cause that is meaningful to us.This also demonstrates to our kids that caring about others outside the home or having a profession/skill (along with being a mom) is important.
8- "Just Say No or Not Now"- Saying yes to everything and everybody can add a great deal of stress. Mothers are more prone to say "yes" to their children (and just about anybody that asks them to do something) than to say "no." Many times when "no" is the more appropriate response, mothers feel guilty and children have temper tantrums, so it is often easier to just say "yes." Try saying "not now." It gives some time to actually think about the appropriate answer, and also can delay the temper tantrum.
9- Be a Team- Sharing parenting responsibilities and decision-making can also reduce stress. Even if our partner doesn't give baths or do homework as good as we do, let them participate. We get a break and also shows our kids that we are a team. Strength in numbers. Even if the other parent lives outside thehome, working as a team reduces stress and benefits thechildren.
10- Enjoy Your Time Together- It go
es so fast!!
Happy Mother's Day!!!
By Dr. Ronda Fuchs
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
305.904.4337
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Feel Good Foods & Thoughts
Nourishing palate and soul
Inside Out
These days it's difficult not to be affected by our surroundings. For starters, there are no more borders of time and space anywhere. We are perpetually connected to the world and all its nuances via social media and our myriad of devices. While it's exciting and informative, this new method of "staying connected" can also leave us bombarded with data overload inevitably making us live life from the outside world in.
Do we really want to constantly dance to the tune of what's going on outside of ourselves? Because if we do, we place ourselves at the mercy of a lot of ups and downs reflected in our tumultuous world. Instead, I say we remain authentic to our true selves and live life from the inside out.
Let's become the makers and shakers of our own reality and live our lives in a way that's conducive to our authenticity by pursuing our passions and sharing our gifts with the world. When we orchestrate our talents to fruition we create a world that is rewarding not only to ourselves but also to the people around us. When we live according to our intended purpose we all benefit from each other's skills thus rendering a life rich in manifested intentions regardless of the latest trends or news flashes. Now that's hashtag living worth more than a million likes.
By Ana Tootle
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Feel Good Foods and Thoughts
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Mother's Day Can Be A Tough Day
Mother's Day...
I love Mother's Day. For the lumpy gluten filled pancakes and the fascinating hand sketched family figures, it's all so beautiful.
Though, I didn't always love Mothers' Day. At one time in my life, Mother's Day brought me a bit of jealousy and anger. My perception of this dedicated day had me, for a few years, upset with the world and feeling envy towards those that had loving Mothers. Through my rollercoaster of emotions during my early adult years, I found grace, forgiveness and love. Editing definitions, re-telling stories and reviewing my history led me to love the day and let go of the past.
Growing up with a Mother, that was addicted to drugs and tinkering in between the world of ego and mothering, left me grasping for a maternal figure. Friends that struggle with this day, I hear ya. Whether your Mom left Earth too soon or never really "arrived" or your dreams of being one never physically occurred, the day can be filled with mixed ups and downs. My lessons learned through my path to peace is noted below. If this time is a tough one for you as well, I hope this serves as a means to heal and locate a deep level of serenity.
MATERNAL VIBES ARE EVERYWHERE // The titles of the perfect mother seem to confine love and set strict parameters. When we release titles and definitions, our hearts open to the world and help us get grounded in blessings. I found maternal love in humans that weren't a part of my family. I found I could mother others in a nurturing light regardless of biology. I found that even non-humans need mothering and once I released the capsules, I was able to share so much more. The roles of mothering are self-perspective and the soaring sensation that arrives once we realize this, gives us comfort, peace and grace to love ourselves deeply. Let go and feel the love that is in all things we touch and embrace. Internally, we have the power to love beyond any pain we have been focusing on. Start to mother all of those around you with a diversity of peace. Your soul will start to smile.
OUR PAST DOESN'T DEFINE US // Stories of women that have struggled to arrive to their place in this world are more prevalent. Each story confirms that the past doesn't dictate our future. Humans tend to look at yesterday as to why tomorrow won't be as it should. Looking back though tears, re-living painful years from long ago in the today, prevent us from moving forward with love. If we constantly re-live, re-vive and re-focus on the pains of our past years, how can the tomorrow be filled of light and love? I have healed and I now find sporadic moments I received as love during childhood and those few memories lift me up. I am choosing to see only the beautiful moments, to remember those times of love and allow those to elevate my spirit.
SHARE YOUR SHIFT WITH OTHERS // When I share my past with others, it gives them comfort. As we connect with one another in the stories that shifted us and led us to find peace, it helps others do the same. Misery likes company as they say. However, to break free from pain to embrace love, there is company craving for this therapeutic scenario as well. While we are connecting with points of painful memories, the isolation can feel incredibly personal and victimizing. We are not alone and to recognize this truth allows us to release a bit of pain and replace it with more love.
I am wishing you so much love for this Mother's day. I hope this helps those searching for clarity and a way to shift into embracing Sunday, May 13th.
We invite you to visit
FemCity.com
daily for the best advice and inspiration. Be sure to connect with your local FemCity community and attend one of our FEM Marketplaces, too [a.k.a. Girls' Night Out Events]. We know firsthand what it's like to be in business for yourself, and the kinds of bumps you might encounter along the way. FemCity was specifically designed to make your journey less turbulent and to help you "have it all" (insert your own definition here).
FemCity : A world where women prosper together.
By Violette de Ayala
Violette is a resident of Key Biscayne and
the Founder of FemCity, an online global network featuring business and lifestyle trends with over 70 local communities designed exclusively for women. Violette is also a motivational speaker, small business consultant, writer and mother of three. She's been quoted in Success, Entrepreneur, CNBC, Mashable. FemCity has been seen in Vogue, Gilt and AP News. For more inspiration and business tips, visit
www.violettedeayala.com and
http://www.femcity.com.
Follow Violette @violettedeayala.
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Big Thanks to
Ronda Fuchs
Ana Angel Tootle and
Violette de Ayala
for sharing their KEY INSIGHTS!
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PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESSING!!!
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REALTORS® aren't just agents. They're professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers!
If you are looking for a very experienced REALTOR, Contact Paola Padovan today to get your free Comparative Market Analysis and or a list of what is available for rent or sale. Paola has been serving her community for over 25 years and she is more than eager to serve you as well.
Padovan Realty is a family owned, full-service Residential Real Estate firm was established in 1991 making them the most experienced boutique Real Estate Firm on Key Biscayne.
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