Maritza Minor

A glimpse into Key Biscayne’s dynamic social scene

The 13th Annual Runway To Knowledge event to benefit Fundacion Manos Del Sur was held at The Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. The soiree included a special champagne breakfast, a fashion show by Coco Paris, a bazaar and a silent auction.

Diamonds On The Key celebrated their milestone 10-year Anniversary during a special cocktail party at Puntino in Key Biscayne.

A fundraiser was held at Sazingg with a percentage of sales donated to Pan y Amor.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur & Pan Y Amor held their Annual Champagne Breakfast with a fashion show by Coco Paris at The Rusty Pelican.

Sazingg held their annual fundraiser for Pan y Amor in Nicaragua.

Pan Y Amor hosted another successful champagne and breakfast fundraiser to benefit underprivileged children in Nicaragua.

Sazingg held their annual fundraiser for Pan y Amor in Nicaragua.

Sazzing hosted a special champagne brunch to benefit the children of Asociacion Pan Y Amor Nicaragua and Fundacion Manos Del Sur.

Pan Y Amor celebrated their 10th anniversary at The Rusty Pelican with a breakfast, fashion show, silent auction, bazaar and raffle prizes.

Gustavo Alonso & Paola Padovan celebrated their birthdays with a party at Puntino with about 200 guests in attendance.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur and Pan Y Amor held their 9th Annual Champagne Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, with a bazaar and fashion show in honor of the wonderful cause.

Sazzing Jewelers held a special brunch to showcase their latest collection, with a percentage of the proceeds going to benefit Pan Y Amor in Nicaragua via Fundacion Manos Del Sur.

Fundacion Manos del Sur & Pan Y Amor Asociacion held their 8th Annual Champagne Breakfast at The Rusty Pelican, featuring a fashion show by Coco Paris, a silent auction and incredible raffle prizes, all for a great cause.

Award-winning photographer Malena Assing showcased her work for VIP Vernissage aboard a luxury yacht at The Riverwalk Sculpture Mall during the Miami River Int’l Art Fair.

Donnie Hall celebrated his 51st birthday with an AREA 51-themed party at his home in Key Biscayne. More than 60 guests enjoyed a night of costumes, karaoke and crepes.

Fundacion Manos Del Sur held a champagne brunch to introduce Sazingg’s 925 Collection, with a percentage of the sales benefitted the children of Asociacion Pan Y Amor in Nicaragua.

Key Biscayner Tim Collet recently celebrated his birthday among family and friends at his residence on the island.

The 7th Annual Champagne Breakfast, Bazaar & Fashion Show by Coco Paris was recently held at Rusty Pelican, benefiting Manos del Sur Nicaragua: Asociacion Pan y Amor.

Diamonds on the Key held a fundraiser hosted by Cristina Termine at her Key Biscayne residence for Pan y Amor, a foundation in Nicaragua that helps kids in need get a better education so they can set and achieve life goals.

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.

The Key Biscayne Community Foundation held their annual Aqua Party at The Ocean Club, hosted by Event Chair Christina Termine and Co-Chairs Christine Housen and Ximena Antuñez de Mayolo. It was a great night with cocktails, dinner, dancing and a fantastic auction.

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.

Novecento Restaurant held its Grand Opening at their new Key Biscayne location. The island’s who’s who showed up to taste the new fare and sip on the restaurant’s signature cocktails.

A “Rock ‘n’ Roll”-themed party was hosted by Arthur Ackerman and Diann Newman at the Beach Club. Everyone in attendance danced to the wonderful music from the ‘60s.

Barbara Landegger hosted a birthday party for Zulema Duany Nasser at her Key Biscayne residence. Friends and family enjoyed each other’s company while celebrating the special day throughout the night!

Verónica Vidal hosted a special surprise birthday party for Maritza Minor. The unforgettable evening for the birthday girl was attended by her family and close friends.

The Cabana Crawl at Ocean Club was a Relay for Life event organized by Marianne and Carlos Coto in memory of their friends Marisol Torano, Sash Spencer and Miguel Lorenzini. It benefitted the American Cancer Society.

Fundacion Manos del Sur held its 4th annual Breakfast, Bazaar & Fashion Show at Rusty Pelican to benefit Asociacion Pan y Amor in Nicaragua. Pan y Amor feeds, educates and nurtures some of Nicaraguas’s poorest children.

A new installation by French artist Bénédicte Blanc-Fontenille entitled Hopping On One Foot On The Rope recently made its debut at The Square, #s 29 & 30. The artist plans to make her new installation a recurring opening, with a new showing every month highlighting the the evolution of her work.

Organized by Seabelle Captain Marilyn Borroto at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club, Commodore Ed London and his wife Claire greeted everyone with a flowered necklace, a dot on their forehead and a very warm namaste during this very special Indian-themed event. Guests enjoyed drinks and delicious appetizers in the Chart Room before gathering in the main dining room for a succulent Indian dinner. A Hindu dancer invited everyone to a private Kathak dance performance narrating the story of Lord Krishna and his beloved Radha; a superb performance dedicated to Shiva. The party continued, shaking bodies with great rhythms and libations until well past midnight.

There’s a new Mexican eatery in town called Takitos and it promises to satiate the appetites of even the hungriest families. If the grand opening was any indication, this place is going to be a welcome addition to the island’s culinary scene.

Long-time Key Biscayne residents Marianne and Carlos Coto organized the 3rd annual Cabana Crawl at Oceacn Club to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Having planned the event to coincide with the full-moon, the “crawlers” went from cabana to cabana, where they were greeted with an assortment of food, libations and music. The entertainment at the Coto’s cabana was provided by Don Pan owners Edgar and Betty and by a saxophonist named German. Other hosts dressed their cabanas in a variety of U.S. themes, such as “Mini Fenway Park,” “Boston Seafood Market,” and “Mardi Gras,” to name a few. Others added international flair to the Crawl by offering treats from their country of origin, including Peru, Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Colombia, El Salvador, France, Italy, India and the Greek Isles.

Christina Termine celebrated a Valentine’s Day jewelry party by launching “Diamonds on the Key.” Valentine’s treat’s and drinks were served for all to enjoy.