Jill Stephens

Key Biscayners were out in full force this season as a charitable force took hold and the philanthropic spirit was alive and well to the benefit of all those in need of a helping hand.

The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce held their annual installation dinner at Boater’s Grill.

The sold-out Diane Von Furstenberg fashion show to benefit nonprofit iPads For Soldiers was held at Grand Bay in Key Biscayne.

The 5th Annual Nicaraguan breakfast, bazaar, raffle and fashion show by Coco Paris at Rusty Pelican was a success that benefitted Manos del Sur Nicaragua-Asociacion Pan y Amor.

The Key Biscayne Presbyterian School held their 8th Annual Stone Crabs Under The Stars dinner and fundraiser to benefit the school.

Eddie Franco and Sarah Richardson hosted a party aboard their yacht, Sweet Sarah, to celebrate the birthdays of Candice McCarthy and Paola Padovan. Over 50 guests enjoyed a night of delicious food, music and great company.

Born Free Pet Shelter held their annual fundraiser at the Key Biscayne Beach Club, with an auction, dinner, cocktails, music and dancing.

A cocktail reception and silent auction to benefit The Marjorie Stoneman Biscayne Nature Center was hosted by Jean Paul and Stacia Bahamondes in Key Biscayne.

The 6th Annual Key Biscayne Rib Off for the Dr. Bob Kemper Memorial, was sponsored by Ibis Lounge with several teams competing for the best BBQ ribs with live music by Lou’s Dogs & Miller Road

The Key Biscayne Yacht Club hosted a Reggae Bash with dancing, dinner and live performances from famous reggae band Pluto.

Biscayne Nature Center presented their Wild & Scenic Film Festival Gala to support nature by exploring programming for under-served children.

Diamonds On The Key celebrated a special “Girls Night Out” with a cocktail reception and a peek at the latest jewelry collection.

The Chief Press Foundation and The Key Biscayne Community Foundation held their 3rd Annual fundraiser to benefit the children of Liberty City at The Fairways on the Key.