Steven Minor

A glimpse into Key Biscayne’s dynamic social scene

A glimpse into Key Biscayne’s dynamic social scene

The Key Biscayne Fourth Of July Committee held at fundraiser at The Beach Club to discuss plans for this year’s official Independence Day parade.

The Key Biscayne Condominium President’s Council (KBCPC) held a well-attended Annual Meting at The Ocean Club with Keynote Speaker Gary Gross, Key Biscayne Village Council Member.

International Recording Artist & Grammy Nominee Sylvia Bennett celebrated the release of her 10th studio album, It’s All About Love, at Grand Bay Club in Key Biscayne.

Key Biscayne Relay For Life held their annual fundraiser at The Ocean Club where guests enjoyed appetizers and cocktails from different cabanas.

Lonia Zylberman celebrated her graduation from FIU with a Master’s Degree in Global Governance after studying at the University of Paris majoring in Political Science and Int’l Studies.

Commenoz Gallery held a cocktail reception for the exhibition The Lightness of Being representing recent work by Franck Loret from France

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

The Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation held their unique tasting of the “The Great Wines from America” at the 7th Annual Key Biscayne Wine, Food & Silent Auction Event. The evenings proceeds benefitted the Rotary Club of Key Biscayne Foundation and its affiliated charities for adults and children

The Village of Key Biscayne celebrated its 20 years of incorporation with a street gala at the Monaco Reflecting Pools Plaza.

The Key Biscayne Community Foundation celebrated The Village Founders on the 20th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Village of Key Biscayne at The Ritz-Carlton with a special reception in their honor.

Commenoz Gallery held an exhibition entitled Colette Goes Tripping in the Tropics with new photographs by Colette Birambo from France.

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.

Natalie Ramani celebrated her special birthday among friends and family in what culminated as an unforgettable night filled with joy and lots of love.

Miami Drive was a sponsor of the Paulina Rubio & Friends concert benefiting the Lili Claire Foundation at the Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater.

Putino Restaurant held their Grand Opening at The Square Shopping Center in Key Biscayne with owners Cristoforo & Giada Pignata. Success is inevitable — and tasty!

Smooth jazz and pop vocalist Sylvia Bennett celebrated the release of her latest CD Smile at Bertofino’s. Bennett and Bertofino teamed up once again to create a special event with dining, dancing and an intimate show for guests to enjoy.

A glowing evening at Bice Restaurant in South Beach was held by 2010 Baptist Ball Chair Lourdes Jofre-Collett to kick off the Gold Anniversary of Baptist Hospital.

“The Art Fair of the Americas” was held at The Miami Beach Convention Center and hosted an extravagant crowd of art lovers.

Lourdes Jofre Collett and Tim Collett hosted a kick-off party at their private residence for Baptist Hospital Gold Anniversary Ball, which will take place on Nov. 20, 2010.

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.

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.