Vivian Galego-Mendez

EWM hosted a luncheon at The Key Biscayne Yacht Club to celebrate Thanksgiving.

EWM International Realty hosted a presentation entitled “What’s Happening In Downtown Miami” with guest speaker Sonja Bogensperger of the Miami Downtown Development Authority

The Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce held their annual tour of some of the most exquisites homes in Key Biscayne. Six houses participated this year and several Key Biscayne restaurants served hungry participants looking for a taste of the Key.

Gibraltar Private Bank & Trust sponsored a kick-off party for the Chamber of Commerce House Tour & Networking Extravanza, complete with cocktails and bites.

The Ritz-Carlton held a reception to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Collection Destination Club to area VIPs and special guests.

Dermatology & Plastic Surgery held a grand opening of their new state-of-the-art facility and ambulatory surgery center with a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony.

Giulietta Ulloa hosted EWM’s annual awards event at her home to honor Top Producers & Top Volume for their realtors

Ocean Club Realty held a cocktail party fundraiser for Relay for Life in Key Biscayne, with entertainment and a silent auction.

EWM Realtors celebrated its 2009 Top Producers Awards Ceremony at the home of Giulietta Ulloa. A wonderful brunch was enjoyed by all.

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.

The Key Biscayne Community Church Day School PTA hosted a “Parents Night Out” Spanish dinner to raise money to purchase additional computers for the early literacy program classrooms in their school. Parents and teachers alike enjoyed a marvelous evening of paella, dancing, Flamenco show and renewing friendships.