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Welcome to the November Issue of Key Insights Newsletter.
My father, Federico Padovan, moved our family (including grandparents) here in 1973. I was raised on the Island, before briefly leaving to earn a BFA degree at NYU. But my heart never left Key Biscayne. So I returned to my Island Paradise home where I am raising 4th generation Key Biscayners with my husband Donnie Hall.
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 and beyond.
This issue is chock-full of many great events happening in November, including all the information to VOTE in the 2016 election!
We also have three very lovely contributors adding their Insights as well!
I want to sincerely THANK all of you for the wonderful feedback and interest in participating in my newsletter.
Paola
Circulated every month to over 13,000 people via email and social media!!!
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VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!
I think we can all agree that it will be a relief to have this election season over!
EARLY VOTING extends from Monday, October 24th to to Sunday,
November 6th
7am to 7pm.
Key Biscayne votes at the Key Biscayne Community Center
10 Village Green Way
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Lions Club Directory!
Support the Lions Club.
Place your ad.
Update personal information for FREE.
Lions Club Directory 2017.
Available to all residents, distributed to all Key Biscayne NEWCOMERS buyers & renters, providing the most convenient listing of Key Biscayne residents and businesses.
The directory is the
Lions Club's primary source of funds for Charitable and Community Service activities.
Extended Deadline November 18.
Spaces are filling up quickly! Don't miss out.
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Miami Live Arts Month
November 1-30
This November, experience Miami's live music, arts and entertainment scene during Miami Live Arts Month. From concerts, theater and dance performances to comedy shows and poetry readings, live entertainment in all corners of Miami and the Beaches springs to life this season. During November enjoy special offers from arts organizations, live entertainment venues, restaurants, hotels and featured events.
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SEED FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
NOVEMBER 2-6, 2016
Wynwood and Miami Beach
Seed Food and Wine is not just a festival, we are a movement, a community of ideas and passionate people committed to elevating the conversation around plant-based foods, sustainability, conscious living and the welfare of animals.
130+ exhibitors
9,000+ attendees 40 + Celebrity Plant Based Chefs
30 + VEGAN Experts, Athletes, Authors and Celebrities
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328 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-361-8861
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Women's International Film Festival
NOVEMBER 3-6, 2016
Films show at Cinepolis
3015 Grand Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL
The 11th Annual Women's International Film & Arts Festival features more than 20 outstanding films made by Women around the world. The Festival also features a 2-day Women In Film & Entertainment Conference with industry leaders and an Awards Brunch on Sunday, November 6th
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SOUTH MIAMI ART FESTIVAL
November 4 & 5, 2016
Sunset Drive in South Miami
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BRICKELL FASHION MARKET
from 11am-6pm
InterContinental Miami Hotel
100 Chopin Plaza Miami, FL 33131
BRICKELL FASHION MARKET is
a one-day, shopping & fashion show celebrating the best independent retailers, fashion designers, craftsmen, artists and locally owned businesses from our city. These locally owned shops, eclectic boutiques and homegrown retailers are spread out across our city. Our expo shows seeks to bring the best of South Florida retail and more to the heart of Brickell every month to celebrate the city's coolest stores.
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Kabbalah on the Key
POWER OF APPRECIATION
☀☀☀
November 10, 2016
12 noon- 1:15pm
Lake Tower Card Room
Ocean Club Condominiums
Ronda and Jay Fuchs
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Veterans Day Ceremony at Village Green
Date:
November 11, 2016
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 am
Village Green
Flagpole at East end of Promenade
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
The Key Biscayne community is invited to the Veterans Day ceremony at the Village Green at 9:00 by the
Richard L. Cromartie American Legion Post 374 Key Biscayne.
The ceremony will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. so attendees are encouraged to arrive on time.
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Coral Gables Food Wine & Spirits Festival
November 11 - 12, 2016
On Giralda Ave. between Ponce De Leon Blvd. and LeJeune
Coral Gables, Fl. 33134
5:00 p.m. TO 10:00 p.m. - Friday November 11, 2016
5:00 p.m. TO 10:00 p.m. - Saturday November 12, 2016
The 7th Edition of the
Coral Gables Food Wine & Spirits Festival offers the best in fine wine, craft spirits and food.
WE OFFER 7 PAVILIONS
Culinary Square, Wines of the World, Whiskey Obsession, Mixed Spirits Pavilion , Beer Garden, The Rum Room and Food for Sale Area
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WYNWOOD ART WALK-
SECOND SATURDAYS
WYNWOOD AREA
NW 2ND AVE. AND NW 23RD STREET
MIAMI, FL 33127
Occurring every Second Saturday of every month between the hours of 6 to 10 p.m.and extending throughout the night, this monthly happening features openings at Art Galleries, Art Institutions, and Retail Businesses. Thousands of people crowd the streets to have a great night out and enjoy the Miami Art Scene. Join this festive and lively evening happening each month!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO |
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Miami Book Fair
Nov 13-20, 2016
During eight days each November hundreds of authors and thousands of readers converge on Downtown Miami for the nation's premier literary festival. Tons of activities for all ages.
The famous Street Fair is from Friday, Nov. 18- Sunday, Nov 20.
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Friday, November 18th, 2016 - 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Fairways on The Key
6700 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
This year a very exciting and interesting showdown will take place... Thirteen different wines from the New World will compete against the same varietals from the Old World to earn recognition as "Best of Show" in each class.
The 12th Annual ROTARY KEY BISCAYNE WINE & FOOD FEST will benefit the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation (RCKBF) and its affiliated charities for adults and children.
- Pre-Register before November 16th and save $10.00. Call: 305-759-8500 ext 141
- General admission after November 16th: $85.00 - Upon availability, tickets can be purchased at the event.
Complimentary Valet Parking
Cash, check, credit cards welcomed
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By
Paola Padovan, e-PRO, CLHMS
"...With Prince's death I thought of a SUPERSTAR that I DID indeed have to privilege to not only meet, but also sell her a beautiful condo in Aventura.
The only problem is that, at the time, I did not know who she was..."
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT SUPERSTAR I SOLD AN APARTMENT TO...
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KEY BISCAYNE AUTHOR
BRETT GRAFF'S
FANTASTIC NEW BOOK
"NOT BUYING IT"
Every Parent Should Read This Book!
Most parents will do just about anything to secure happy lives and bright futures for their kids. Add in competition with other parents and near-constant pressure, their drive to give their kids the best of everything can backfire, setting back the child
and
the household finances.
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VIERNES CULTURALES/
CULTURAL FRIDAYS
2016 DATES:
11/25, 12/30
Domino Plaza, at SW 15th Ave & 8th St.
Join us in celebrating Viernes Cultural/Cultural Friday. Little Havana's popular art and culture festival is a great event for the whole family. Enjoy music and discover works by local artists and artisans in and around our iconic Domino Plaza on SW 8th Street and SW 15th Avenue, and behold contemporary and historic artworks at our many fine art galleries along Calle Ocho. Finish off your fabulous Friday night by savoring a delicious dinner at one of our various restaurants, boasting cuisine from all over the world. Come dance, eat, shop and enjoy a delightful evening in Little Havana!
The City of Miami takes you for free in the Miami Trolley leaving from Mary Brickell Village and the Brickell Metrorail/Metromover Station to the heart of the Viernes Culturales festival every 15 min., from 6:30pm on!
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FEELING OVERWHELMED???
As I started to tell Paola that I may not be able to write for her newsletter this week, I realized that I need to follow my own suggestions of "how to avoid getting overwhelmed." We all have very "full plates," especially this season as Fall is in full swing and holidays are just around the corner. Let's appreciate the fact that our plates are "full." That is called "living!" We have family/friend commitments, work commitments, volunteer commitments, and hopefully also just have some fun. Without these commitments (and fun), our lives could feel empty. So here are a few tips to handle the "full plate."
1) Balance - We cannot be all work and no play. Be sure to add some leisure into your week.
2) Prioritize - Have a list and write all the "need to do" in order of importance and add "nice to do" at the end.
3) Exercise - We will have more energy to accomplish what is on our lists.
4) Gratitude - Just stop and be grateful for the present moment. Meditate, pray, or use focused breathing to help you stay present.
5) Just say "NO" - We are only human. Try not to over commitment by saying "yes" to everything that is asked of you.
By Dr. Ronda Fuchs
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
305.904.4337
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Inner Universe
Raising the vibration of the planet
One inspiration at a time
The Ripple Effects of Kindness
We've all heard how important it is to be kind to one another since early childhood. However, benevolence toward others is more than just the right thing to do. Kindness is downright healing and uplifting to both the receiver and the giver. Examples include paying the toll for the person behind you, taking out the trash for an elder neighbor or volunteering your time to people in need.
Random acts of kindness open the floodgates for miracles to occur and is a mirror of unconditional love at its best to our fellow mankind and a reflection of the divine love that resides in all of us. As a result, people let their guard down and we are reminded that we are one single humanity. Benevolent gestures to one person can have a wide variety of results that are beneficial to communities and the planet. We become more inclined to help others in need and reveal a better version of ourselves as a result. Perhaps someone who is having a real tough time is brought a step closer to their resolution. Compassion toward others sets the stage for even more goodness to occur and spreads like an electric current. We can't help but return the favor to someone else. Ultimately, everyone benefits from the ripple effect of even one thoughtful gesture.
Kindheartedness reveals all the good that really does exists in the world and the recipients will feel more empowered to do the same for others. The ripple effect on a global level reminds us that despite life's trials and tribulations, there is more good than evil in the world. When people are motivated to let their guard down, their inner compassion emerges. We've come to this world to make it better, create miracles together and make the best of our given circumstances. Pay it forward this holiday season and initiate your ripple effect of kindness now and all year round. It'll be one more blessing we can all count on this Thanksgiving.
Remember, they're brief yet insightful, and easy to share.
By Ana Tootle
305-710-8405
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HOW TO INCORPORATE MEDITATION @ WORK
The struggles of balancing life and work, creating harmony in between and driving an increase in revenue may seem impossible. While growing a business and managing life components, our ability to reflect, find clarity and remain balanced can feel hopeless. But it's during the moments of solitude, reflection and gratitude, when we find the flow of it all. Meditation and incorporating it throughout the day may hold the peace you've been searching for all this time.
I created this simple worksheet "HOW TO INCORPORATE MEDITATION AT WORK" to help FEMS start to recognize the benefits of pausing through the day, finding a time to be with "one" and start to incorporate moments of meditation. I hope this helps you get started in living life harmoniously while growing business exponentially.
Download, print and share this
FemCity® Worksheet:
By Violette de Ayala
Violette is a resident of Key Biscayne and the Founder of FemCity [a global online and local community for women entrepreneurs]. She is also a small business expert, writer and mother of three. A serial entrepreneur with 20-plus years of experience, Violette is passionate about supporting women entrepreneurs through business growth, big vision strategies and positivity. For more inspiration and business tips, visit
www.violettedeayala.com and
http://www.femcity.com/.
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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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I am very happy to announce that I have completed the requirements for the
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
designation from the Institute for Home Luxury Marketing. Because I have documented performance in the top 10% of Residential Sales in my Market, I have further qualified for the Million Dollar Guild designation!
CALL PAOLA PADOVAN AT 305-915-4044!
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The Village of Key Biscayne has a text notification system available.
It will notify you about...
- TRAFFIC ADVISORIES & UPDATES
- POWER OUTAGES
- WEATHER ALERTS
- and OTHER UGENT and EMERGENCY situations
Here is a link! Simply CLICK HERE or the Village of Key Biscayne LOGO so you too can receive these critical and timely advisories from the VINS (Village Information and Notification System) emergency text messaging alert service. In the event of an emergency, a text message will be sent to the cell number that you specify and/or your email address.
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PASSPORT APPLICATION PROCESSING!!!
As a courtesy to our residents, this service is offered by the Parks and Recreation Department at the Community Center, located at 10 Village Green Way, second floor.
Rules, downloadable forms, fees, travel advisories and other information are available at the
U.S. State Department passport web page (CLICK HERE). Please review this website to obtain all of the necessary information to complete your passport application.
For additional information or to make an appointment, call
(305) 365-8953.
Monday to Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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BUSINESS NETWORKING INTERNATIONAL
ON KEY BISCAYNE!!!
BNI KEY CONNECTION
EVERY WEDNSDAY FROM 7-9AM
MEETS AT THE FAIRWAYS AT
CRANDON GOLF
6700 CRANDON BLVD.
KEY BISCAYNE, FL
Contact me to see if your category is open at
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FREE LOCAL ISLAND TRANSPORTATION
KEY RIDE
Help Reduce TRAFFIC with this FREE local transportation service!
TEXT : 786 361 8657
Try the new FREE KeyRide program, a joint effort between the Village of Key Biscayne and the Key Biscayne Community Foundation. Text your location to 786-361-8657. They will pick you up & take you to your destination in KB (without you having to use your own car, park, etc.).
(If you don't text, call the number and schedule the ride directly. This service is completely free, but TIPS to the drivers are appreciated.)
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7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®
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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Just visit MY WEBSITE and check off the features you're looking for. Whenever a home matching your criteria hits the market, it'll be automatically flagged and emailed to you so you'll never have to worry about missing your dream home.
Did you miss previous issues of KEY INSIGHTS?
Have ideas for this Newsletter?
We'd LOVE to hear from you!!!!
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