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HAPPY BACK TO SCHOOL!!!
Welcome to the September Edition of
Key Insights!
As a life-long resident of 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.
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
Key Insights Newsletter
Circulated the first Thursday of every month.
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BRICKELL NETWORK CRAWL
Thursday September 1, 2016
5:30pm - 11pm
Starts at Marion
1111 Southwest 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33130
Take part in the Brickell Network Crawl: Summer Edition and help raise money for a worthy cause, Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida while socializing and crawling along Brickell's favorite hotspots: Marion, Cuzco, and Blue Martini Brickell. Marion is the registration venue so all guests must pick up wristbands, name tags, and drink tickets here between the hours of 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The event has attracted more than 1,000 business professionals since inception two years ago
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MIAMI HOME DESIGN AND
REMODELING SHOW
September 2-6, 2016
MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
1901 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139
Florida's Premier Home Show
The Home Design and Remodeling Show has been bringing the most successful Home Shows to South Florida for over 40 years. The shows brings together vendors offering superior products and services for homeowners looking to renovate, decorate, or simply enhance the appearance of their homes.
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WYNWOOD ART WALK-
SECOND SATURDAYS
WYNWOOD AREA
NW 2ND AVE. AND NW 23RD ST.
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!
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WOMEN WHO WINE
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
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Kabbalah on the Key is Back!
New Location: Ocean Club Condominiums, Lake Tower Bldg.
CONNECTING TO YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
Date: Thursday, September 15th
Time: 12 pm- 1:15pm
$26
Kabbalah teaches that there is a structure to the universe, and that energetic entities called 'angels' are an integral part of this system. Angels, as understood from a kabbalistic perspective, facilitate the circulation of energy throughout the universe, and are powerful tools for transformation - being aware of their existence gives us the opportunity to resist chaos and create fulfillment in our lives.
Join us to explore the Zohar's teachings on where angels come from, how they affect us, and how we can affect them. Learn how we can use kabbalistic tools to connect to our own personal guardian angel and harness their energy to assist us in our spiritual process.
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Citrix 6th Annual MCHF5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 7:30 AM
Coral Gables City Hall
405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL
Join our Miami Children's Health Foundation 5K Run/Walk and come together for the children of Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Our largest annual community event, the MCHF5K is designed to increase awareness of Nicklaus Children's pediatric subspecialties and showcase our cutting-edge research, work, talent and the dedication of our physicians and staff. Together, anything is possible!
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FOOD TRUCK INVASION
CORAL GABLES
Saturday, September 17, 2016
12pm-3pm
Granada Presbyterian Church
950 Unversity Drive
Coral Gables, FL
Fun event for the whole family!
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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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MIAMI FASHION FILM FESTIVAL
September 20 - 23, 2016
MIAMI BEACH CINEMATHEQUE
1130 WASHINGTON AVE.
MIAMI, FL 33127
Adding to Miami's art and cultural offerings, the Miami Fashion Film Festival (MIAFFF) celebrates the films and filmmakers that creatively examine the art, culture, and business of fashion, both locally and internationally.
Offering a close and colorful look at the creative and fast-paced world of the fashion industry, screenings include documentaries, designer brand and experimental shorts, fashion-in-film classics as well as the style-filled movies that have inspired our love of fashion.
Through screenings and added programming, MIAFFF will engage the community in conversation to explore the opportunities and challenges within fashion that youth, women, and industry professionals face. The Miami Fashion Film Festival benefits Fashion Inspires More, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the fashion dialogue through art, technology, and education.
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MCYA'S FIFTH ANNUAL
FASHION GIVES BACK
Thursday, September 29, 2016
6pm - 9pm
The Moore Building
3841 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Design District
Fashion Gives Back Event was created in 2012 by MCYA Members, Ricky Patel and Wesley Farrell, partners of Farrell and Patel, Attorneys at Law. Farrell and Patel along with MCYA Members have successfully organized this event throughout the years raising funds and awareness for Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Each year a special patient is honored and invited to walk the runway with the models to remind everyone of our mission.
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VIERNES CULTURALES/
CULTURAL FRIDAYS
2016 DATES:
9/30, 10/28, 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!
Free Trolley Service
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., starting at 6:30 pm!
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Heart Rate Monitored Strength Training for WOMEN!
All Levels, Maximum 21 Ladies, Fabulous Trainers!
Red Zone Coral Gables
112 Valencia Avenue
305-971-8212
(also in Pinecrest)
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MIAMI SPICE 2016
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2016
Enjoy the best restaurants in Miami all through September!!!
Miami Spice is a mouth-watering restaurant promotion showcasing the very best of Miami cuisine.
During August 1 - September 30, restaurants offer three-course meals featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs at reduced prices: Lunch $23 and Dinner $39.
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Coming up.....
TASTE PARADISE KEY BISCAYNE
Oct 1 - 31, 2016
"The World's Best Cuisine on One Island"
The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce will be shining a spotlight on the island's stellar dining scene during the entire month of October 2016 during its Second Annual Taste Paradise. Approximately 15 restaurants will welcome diners to embark on a culinary journey in paradise.
Taste Paradise Key Biscayne is a month-long restaurant promotion showcase highlighting the the island's stellar dining scene each October. Participating restaurants provide guests with special prix fixe menus and special offerings at significantly reduced prices.
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School back in session! For some parents, it is a relief to have their children in a supervised environment for a full day with a possible added extra-curricular activity afterwards. For others, it is the beginning of 10 months of stress trying to manage the school schedule, transportation and homework. Here are some tips to manage your stress this school year:
1) Give your child (and yourself) 15 minutes extra time in the morning. Sleeping in for 15 minutes more does not provide more rest but having 15 minutes extra can help you avoid the morning rush.
2) Have checklist to insure that you will not be making another trip to school that day to drop off notebook, lunch, PE uniform, and anything else that he/she may forget.
3) If in a carpool, text/call the other people in carpool to alert them that you are on your way, so they are ready when you arrive. You will also find out if they are not going to school that day and can avoid an unnecessary stop.
4) Know how your child best completes homework. Your homework style may not match your child's style. You may have done your homework the minute you walked in the door. Your child may need a snack, exercise, 30 minutes of "chill out" time before starting. To minimize stress of finishing (or even starting) homework, establish a homework system with your child.
5) Ever have a time when your child spent so much time complaining about homework, that he/she could have probably finished it in that time? There are a few ways to help children get their homework finished within a reasonable amount of time. First of all, walk away from the "I don't want to do my homework" tantrum. Second, give your child a reasonable break before starting homework with nutritious snack and physical activity. Third, set a timer and play "beat the clock." You can reward your child for finishing before the timer ends. This can help them learn efficient time management for their homework.
6) Instead of fighting with your children about doing their homework, let them go to school without completed homework! Their homework should not be your stress. They will learn to finish homework by getting a logical consequence from teacher. No child was ever denied college education, because he did not hand in 2nd grade math homework.
7) Have bedtime routine, so all of you are getting adequate rest to start all over again the next day.
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
Whenever you become overwhelmed by a sudden wave of fear, stop! Acknowledge and observe (not absorb) the situation but do need feed the fear monster. Remember that love and joy are your birthright, not fear.
After observing your situation take the other details of your life and break them up into bite-size pieces. In other words, begin to feel and express gratitude for the minutest aspects of your life including the elements of that which you were fearing. Allow a wave of appreciation to overwhelm you by remembering the myriad of aspects you are thankful for. The universe will then fill in all the remaining pieces of your puzzle and before you know it, your perspective will change in a way that is favorable to you, your health and overall outlook.
With a shift like this, changes begin to emerge and so do the consequences of your thoughts. You become a closer vibrational match to your desired outcome, too. Bite-size pieces of gratitude can render larger, powerful and more beneficial results.
Remember, they're brief yet insightful, and easy to share.
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f you are a mom with kids and in business for yourself, the juggling of it all is real. The years of raising children and growing a business can be a combination of pure anxiety with celebrations in between. I endured the same while raising my three kids and these are tips I wish someone had shared with me at the start.
I created this simple worksheet to get your mind thinking of innovative ways to accomplish what needs to be done with an 8 hour work day, while working at home and balancing the demands of raising children.
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
MEETS AT THE KEY BISCAYNE YACHT CLUB
EVERY WEDNSDAY FROM 7-9AM
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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Are you sick of scouring the paper and MLS sites looking for homes? Tired of playing telephone tag with agents only to hear the home's already sold? Sit back, relax and let me do the work for you!
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.
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