Jo Ann Young

A glimpse into Key Biscayne’s dynamic social scene

As holiday lights illuminated the palm trees and kissed the balmy night sky, Key Biscayners got all dressed up to celeberate philanthropic endeavors in paradise.

Winter Art Show held an opening reception by members of the ASK Senior Art Class at SunTrust Bank.

The Biscayne Community Foundation and Key Biscayne Historical & Heritage Society hosted a special event at Key Biscayne Community Center entitled Voyages Of Freedom: The Underground Railroad History & Legacy.

The Key Biscayne Chamber Of Commerce recently held a business card networking event at Novecento.

Winn Dixie held the much-anticipated grand opening of their new liquor store in Key Biscayne. Residents came out in droves throughout the day and night to check out the options and stock up for their home bars and upcoming social soirees.

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne held a very special event to celebrate the grand re-opening of Rum Bar and the newly remodeled main lobby.

Staria Petersen celebrated her 80th birthday among her closets friends and family at Key Biscayne Yacht Club.

The Key Biscayne Community Foundation presented an evening with art entitled The Female Body Through The History Of Art for art lovers on The Key and beyond.

The Key Biscayne Fourth Of July Committee held their annual BBQ at The Beach Club with lots of tasty bites, refreshing sips and patriotism throughout the day.

Relay For Life held their annual fundraiser in Key Biscayne at The Village Green to raise cancer awareness around the island and beyond.

The Key Biscayne Community School celebrated their 60th Anniversary at The Key Biscayne Beach Club.

The Key Biscayne Community Foundation presented an “Evening With Art” entitiled From The Venus Of Willendorf To Picasso’s Les Demoiselles D’Avignon conducted by The De La Cruz Collection Contemporary Art Space.

Commenoz Gallery hosted a cocktail reception to exhibit the works created by artists: Charlotte Franchissey, Joyce Kaiser, Marcela Olivares, Magdalena Vial and Trudy Wiesenberger during a showcase entitled Time and Space.

Designer Alberto Linero hosted an evening inspired by modern and contemporary art at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club with live music, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

Stefano’s Wine & Liquor held a customer appreciation party to celebrate their 1st anniversary featuring champagne sponsored by Laurent Perrier featuring Dewar’s Scotch, a Bacardi Mojito Bar, paella from Jamon Jamon Jamon Restaurant and live accordion music

The Key Biscayne Yacht Club celebrated yet another installment of Oktoberfest with fantastic music, food and dancing. Already a tradition in its own rite, a commemorative glass was sold in celebration of Oktoberfest on Key Biscayne.