Key Biscayne Stories will showcase the people, history, and magic that make this beautiful village a paradise and a great place to live. The KB Stories Podcast is exclusive for residents and for all those who love Key Biscayne.
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Village Of Key Biscayne Podcast
Reflecting on South Florida's vibrant past.
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This podcast episode explores the story of Coral Gables’ theme villages, conceived at the height of the 1920s building boom. In the spring of 1925, George Merrick hired the American Building Corporation to construct 1,000 residences over ten years. The plan called for as many as 16 theme villages, each reflecting different cultural and architectura…
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Get to Know Manny from Hurryio! Local food delivery app and more!
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This podcast episode features the history of the City of Hialeah during its centennial. What was once swamp land became a thriving municipality during the boom years of the 1920s. Owned and then developed by a Missouri cattleman and an aviation pioneer, Hialeah quickly developed when James Bright and Glenn Curtiss established an area they named ‘Hi…
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This podcast episode features South Florida architect Lawrence Murray Dixon. Born in Live Oak, Florida, in 1901, and a graduate of Georgia School of Technology, aka Georgia Tech, in 1919, Dixon established his reputation in South Florida as one of the most prominent architects during the 1920s through 1940s. He was hired by Schultze and Weaver’s Ne…
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Get to Know Iggy from Team Key Aquatics - How it all started, how it grown and the impact it has on the community
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Get to Know Matilda Urcuyo CEO of Miami Tutoring and KB Help!
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22:42Matilda Urcuyo is the CEO of KBHelp and Miami Tutoring, two initiatives making a difference in the Key Biscayne area and beyond. KBHelp is a community service powered by high school students from Key Biscayne who offer babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, errands, DJ help, tutoring, and more for local families. Learn more at https://kbhelp.webnod…
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Meet Gonzalo Barrantes of Bantes Farms | Fresh Farm Eggs with Key Rat Gonza!
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18:06In this episode, we sit down with Gonzalo Barrantes, a longtime Key Biscayne resident and the founder of Bantes Farms. Gonza has lived on the Key for 17 years and now delivers fresh, organic, pasture-raised eggs straight from his farm to your doorstep. He shares how his egg business started, how it operates, and what keeps him motivated to serve th…
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This podcast episode features the story of the Village of Key Biscayne. What was once an important island for the Tequesta tribe more than 2000 years ago, Key Biscayne has become an important island in the Greater Miami area. It hosts Crandon Park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, as well as years of rich history. The village was once the home o…
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This podcast episode features South Florida institutions and places that are celebrating their 100th birthday over the course of the next year (2025 -26). The great building boom of the 1920s peaked 100 years ago in 1925, and many of Dade County’s prominent cities were founded during this time. Coral Gables, Miami Springs, Opa-locka, and Hialeah ar…
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KBS en Espanol: La Experiencia de Ian Blume en Paraguay con el Cuerpo de Paz
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28:28Acompáñanos mientras Ian Blume comparte su inspiradora experiencia sirviendo con el Cuerpo de Paz en Paraguay. Desde aprender el idioma local hasta construir relaciones duraderas en comunidades rurales. 🎙️ En este episodio escucharás: Por qué decidió unirse al Cuerpo de Paz Cómo es la vida diaria en una aldea paraguaya Si te interesa el voluntariad…
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KBS en Español: Conoce a Diana Edery, fundadora de KeyCan
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24:25En este episodio de Key Biscayne Stories, conversamos con Diana Edery, fundadora de KeyCan, un negocio local dedicado a mejorar la salud y felicidad de nuestros perros a través de comidas frescas y caseras. Diana comparte la emotiva historia de cómo comenzó KeyCan después de que su Golden Retriever, Elliot, se enfermara en 2022. Cuando los tratamie…
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This podcast episode tells the story of the Wolfson Campus at Miami Dade College. Originally established as Dade Junior College in 1960, the institution held classes wherever space was available including a local high school and other borrowed buildings. A decade later, the college began planning for its first permanent facility in downtown Miami. …
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This podcast episode shares the story of the Deering family’s impact on South Florida during the first half of the Twentieth Century. The family first arrived in South Florida in 1900 when the patriarch, William Deering, purchased a home in Coconut Grove. His sons, Charles and James, would follow him to the region and each of the Deerings would mak…
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Get to Know - Mark Hemmer’s Daily Run: Moving Key Biscayne One Step at a Time!
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29:24Mark Hemmer has become a familiar and inspiring figure in Key Biscayne with his dedicated daily run, rain or shine. 🌤️🏃♂️ His commitment to fitness and perseverance has not only shaped his own life but has also encouraged others in the community to embrace a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, we dive into Mark's journey, his motivation, and how…
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Miami Aviation Pioneer Eddie Rickenbacker
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32:01This podcast episode features the life and legend of aviator Eddie Rickenbacker, nicknamed the ‘Aces of Aces’, based on his heroics while leading the 94th Squadron during World War I. Even as a young man, Eddie had a strong sense of adventure and even was a relief driver in the first ever Indianapolis 500, which took place in 1911. A car man, pilot…
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This podcast episode shares Miami’s history of being an aviation hub in America. What was deemed as an ideal location for flight exhibitions and training due to the region’s ideal climate and flat surface, Miami became an early test ground for aviation. The city celebrated its 15th birthday with a bi-plane show piloted by stunt pilot Howard Gill. T…
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Get to Know - Frank Caplan - Running for Village Council 2024
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48:33Today we sit down with Council Member Frank Caplan, running for re-election to the Village of Key Biscayne Council in the 2024 election. Frank discusses his journey to Key Biscayne, what inspired him to run for office, and his deep commitment to the community. We explore his vision for the village and the positive impact he hopes to make if elected…
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Get to Know - Nancy Stoner - Running for Village Council 2024
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17:57Today we talk to Nancy Stoner, candidate for the Village of Key Biscayne Council in the 2024 election. Nancy shares her story and what motivated her to run for public office. We dive into her dedication to the community and appreciation for our village. We discuss: What inspired her to step into public service and run for the Village Council. Her t…
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Get to Know - Mark Fried - Running for Village Council 2024
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28:12Today we sit down with Mark Fried, candidate for the Village of Key Biscayne Council in the 2024 election. Mark opens up about his journey to Key Biscayne, what inspired him to run for office, and his commitment to making a difference in the community. We discuss his vision for the village and how he hopes to contribute to its future. We discuss: M…
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Meet Kristina Kubler: Founder of Pipa Skin Care for Kids | Healthy Skincare for Tweens
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24:09Join us in this episode of Key Biscayne Stories as we get to know Kristina Kubler, a local entrepreneur and mom, who was inspired by her daughter to create Pipa Skin Care—a brand dedicated to safe and effective skincare for tweens. Kristina shares her journey in developing products that are science-backed, gentle, and made in the USA, offering moms…
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This podcast episode features the story of South Florida during World War I. The story begins just prior to the United States entry into World War I on April 6, 1919, and shares how South Florida and Miami were transformed as a training center during the war. South Florida began its journey as an aviation training ground preparing flyers for the wa…
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Get to Know - Michael Bracken - Running for Village Council 2024
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26:08Today we sit down with Michael Bracken, candidate for the Village of Key Biscayne Council in the 2024 election. Michael shares his personal story, what brought him to Key Biscayne, and why he decided to run for office. We explore his passion for the community and the future he envisions for the village. We discuss: Michael’s background and what led…
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Get to Know - Nick Lopez Jenkins - Running for Village Council 2024
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27:14Today on Key Biscayne Stories, we sit down with Nick Lopez-Jenkins, a 2024 candidate for the Village of Key Biscayne Council. In this interview, Nick shares his story, what led him to settle in Key Biscayne, and why he decided to run for public office. We explore his vision for the village and the issues he feels are most important to address. In t…
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Get to Know - Charles Hyatt Collins - Running for Village Council 2024
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30:52Today we sit down with Charles Collins, candidate for the Village of Key Biscayne Council in the 2024 election. Charles shares insights into his life, his journey to Key Biscayne, and what motivated him to run for office. We dive into his vision for the community and his priorities for the village. We discuss: Charles’ background and how he came to…
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This podcast episode features the story of Miami Pioneer Locke T. Highleyman and his family. Highleyman was the developer of the Point View subdivision in Brickell, Palm and Hibiscus Islands, the Meyer-Keyser building, and helped judge the selection of the name for the Wynwood neighborhood. He also held the lease to manage the Elser Pier and served…
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Historic Ingraham Building in Downtown Miami
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21:49This podcast episode features the history of the Ingraham Building at 25 SE Second Avenue in downtown Miami. This building is named for Miami pioneer James Ingraham and was constructed from 1926 – 27, near and during the end of the building boom of the 1920s. James Ingraham played an important role for Henry Flagler as a vice president of the Flori…
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This podcast episode features the inception and the history of Dade County and its many different county seats. Originally slated to be named Pinckney County, the municipality was named for Major Francis Dade who lost his life in a battle with the Seminole Indians in December of 1835. The county was formed in January of 1836 and was named to honor …
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Get to Know Toscana Mare at the Towers of Key Biscayne w Tommaso Morelato
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18:31Today, we talked to Tommaso Morelato, the owner of Toscana Mare at the Towers of Key Biscayne, an Italian restaurant. Tommaso shares with us how it all started, and what you can expect from his restaurant, and you will also learn about their kid's program called Little Chefs. Guest Link: Toscana Mare https://www.toscanadivino.com/toscana-mare-key-b…
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KBS Español: Construir salud y trabajar con tu cuerpo para sentirte mejor! con la Dr. Patricia Restrepo
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48:56Hoy hablamos con la Dr. Patricia sobre cómo construir salud y la importancia del agua. La Dr. Patricia nos cuenta cómo podemos a comenzar a trabar con nuestro cuerpo. El respirar, tomar buena agua, y la comida son esenciales para cambiar nuestros cuerpos. La Dr. Patrica Patricia es química, doctora y especialista en medicina ancestral. Guest Links:…
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Il Mercato - Ready to eat lasagnas here in Key Biscayne!
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26:37Today, we talk to Maria Carolina Jaso from Il Mercato! Maria and her husband Nelson Jimenez, run Il Mercato from their home here in Key Biscayne. Their fast growth has allowed them to use a commercial kitchen to fulfill their orders. They are local KB entrepreneurs taking their yummy creations to your door. Guest links CEO Nelson Jimenez Maria Caro…
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Get to Know Luca and Gianluca from the Key Biscayne Soccer Club
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20:15Today we talk to two KB soccer players! Gianluca and Luca share with us their passion for soccer, how the KB Soccer Club works and more. This interview was made on July 9th 2023. Update is that Luca and Gianluca have now advanced from Premier Blue to Elite. Guest link: Key Biscayne Soccer Club https://www.instagram.com/kbsoccerclub/…
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KBS Español | ¡HELENA Chocolatier abre sus puertas aquí en Key Biscayne!
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25:00Hoy hemos hablado con Fernando Panizo. Él y su esposa abrieron una tienda en Key Biscayne donde venden la famosa marca de chocolate peruano HELENA. La madre de Fernado, Elena Soler, fundó HELENA en 1975. Comparte su historia de cómo comenzó todo y cómo él y su esposa llegaron a abrir una tienda aquí en nuestra isla paradisíaca. Guest Link: Fernando…
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Holiday Panettone Tasting at The Golden Hog | Explore them all with us!
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28:18In today's show Mariana Tello and I open up The Golden Hog's most popular panettones. We explore their many flavors and share with you what we find so you can make a better choice this holiday season. Mariana also shared with us some new panettones you can only find at The Golden Hog. Guest Links: https://thegoldenhog.com/…
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This podcast episode features the buildings that served as the federal courthouse and post office in Miami from 1915 through the present day. The first courthouse was designed by Oscar Wenderoth in the early 1910s and opened at 100 NE First Avenue in downtown Miami. This building provided for all federal agencies including the courthouse, post offi…
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Key Biscayne Film Festival | Submit your film! | Categories: Long & short, local, and youth films!
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14:15Today, we talk to Maite Garrido Thornton and Isabel Custer, part of the team working to make the Key Biscayne Film Festival a reality. Maite and Isabel spoke to us about the details of the event and what we can expect in February 2024. Locals are encouraged to submit their films! The deadline as of now is December 1st. Stay up to date with more inf…
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Get to know our KB Sea Turtles & Manatees w Rumya from KB Citizen Scientist Project.
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36:40Rumya Sundaram, Director of Environmental Science at the Key Biscayne Community Foundation talk to us about our KB Sea Turtles and the manatees around us. Rumya runs the Key Biscayne Citizen Scientist Project where residents can learn about local wildlife and more. Guest Liks: Rumya Sundaram KB Community Foundation https://www.kbcf.org/…
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Conga The Night Away | Masquerade Evening | Benefiting Sunshine for Kids Foundation - kids w cancer
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8:23Everything you need to know about the Conga The Night Away on November 10, 2023. Join the Gala Chair Vivian Galego-Mendez and Viviana Franchy, one of the committee organizers, to talk about how the gala started and all the details of the event that will go to support Sunshine for Kids Foundation. The Sunshine Kids Foundation provides exciting, posi…
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Get to know KB resident and certified Hypnotist Mario Baum
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39:01Today Mario shares with us how his life journey got him started into the world of hypnosis. Mario explains to us the benefits and how he helps people with the services he provides. Mario has been learning about life from a young age, about out of body experiences, deep meditation, past life regression, all thanks to the awakening through Dr. Brian …
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Español | El Rastrillo 305 Nov 4 | Carlos Baute, Joaquina, Juan Peña | Bazar y gastronomía | Festival benefico
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18:28El Rastrillo 305 no es simplemente un evento, es una experiencia única en el corazón de Key Biscayne. Imagina un festival benéfico donde la música en vivo se une a una gastronomía exquisita y a un bazar lleno de tesoros únicos. Pero no estamos hablando de cualquier música: contamos con artistas de alto calibre, como Carlos Baute, la joven promesa v…
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What is a Family Office? w Erik Halvorssen from Klosters Capital
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43:09Today Erik explains what family offices are and what are their basic structure. We talk about the minimum costs of starting a family office in Miami. Erik also explains how Klosters Capital helps families manage their wealth by providing family office services. Erik has extensive experience in the international financial sector, prior to joining Kl…
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Rodrigo Bustamante AKA Mr. B | Growing up in the Key & 33 years of teaching at St. Agnes Academy
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1:12:23Meet Mr. B! and his journey to Key Biscayne. In this episode, Rob takes us through his personal story of discovering Key Biscayne as a child and how it shaped his upbringing. Gain insights into his experiences growing up on the island and how life came full circle, leading him back to become an educator at St. Agnes. Join us as Mr. B reflects on th…
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Español | Conoce a la Dra. Virginia Bocage y su pasión por crear hermosas sonrisas
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42:48Hoy conocemos a la Dra. Virginia Bocage de Bocage Orthodontics aquí en Key Biscayne. Hablamos de la pasión que hay detrás de su trabajo, cómo empezó todo y cómo evoluciona cada año el mundo de la ortodoncia. La Dra. Bocage ha estado en la práctica como ortodoncista durante más de una década, ayudando a crear hermosas sonrisas en la comunidad de Key…
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Spirits | Key Biscayne inspired beers w Luis Casamayor from The Tank Brewing Co.
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29:15Today we get to know Luis Casamayor. He is the Co-Founder, President & Creative Chairman at Republica Havas Group. He also started The Tank Brewing Co. with his friend Carlos Padron. The Tank has 3 beers inspired by life in our island paradise of Key Biscayne. Guest Links: The Tank Brewing https://thetankbrewing.com/…
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En Español | Dining | The Key Market Peruvian Bistro con el Chef Miguel Hernández
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34:02The Key Market Peruvian Bistro con el dueño y chef Miguel Hernández. Miguel nos habla de cómo comenzó el proyecto, su historia como chef, y su inspiración sobre la comida Peruana y su cultura. Guest Info: The Key Market @thekey.market (305) 456 - 8195By Key Biscayne Stories
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Dr. Hamid Keshvari-Rasti | MDVIP - Patient centered medicine w fewer patients and personalized care
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29:39Dr. Rasti's office if located in Key Biscayne. He specializes in internal medicine, primary care and hospital medicine and believes practicing medicine is much more than just applying one’s knowledge to treat several human pathologies. Dr. Rasti is part of MDVIP. They are a national network of primary care doctors who see fewer patients so they can…
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This podcast episode discusses the early history of the Port of Miami. From the first channel dredged by Henry Flagler in 1897 to the move of the port to the Dodge Islands, the overriding theme throughout the history of this most important institution was “Watch the Port of Miami”. What began with the start of steamship service from Royal Palm Dock…
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Key Life | Get to know! Jackie Gross Kellogg on growing up on the Key and the Biscayne Nature Center
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37:48Jackie Gross-Kellogg is a Key Biscayne native. She works as a Program Coordinator at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center in Crandon Park in Key Biscayne. She has worked in various cultural institutions, including the Lowe Art Museum, ArtCenter/South Florida, the Education Fund & Art Basel. In 2010, after serving many years as Presid…
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En Español | Dining | La primera pizza de yuca en USA | Krunch de Kebo con CO-Founder Pancho Lara
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39:10Conozca a Pancho Lara, un residente de Key Biscayne que desarrolló la primera pizza de 100% yuca. Esta masa de pizza es la más delgada que existe y no tiene nada más que yuca. Pancho comparte la historia de cómo empezó, lo importante que es este proyecto para él y todo sobre la familia Krunch. Guest links: Pancho Lara https://krunchbykebo.com/…
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Get to Know Key Biscayne Resident Vivianna Franchy
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29:34Originally from Lima, Peru, Vivianna Franchy has been living in beautiful Key Biscayne, Florida, since 1991. She is a top producer at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realt and enjoys the key with her family. When her son Andrew visits it lightens up their world further creating wonderful memories. Guest Links: Vivianna Franchy Office: 305-798-6…
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Removing gender bias from your writing on Writebyme.io with Founder Karen Beber
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44:04Karen Beber and her daughter asked the question, "Are we being held back by our gender when we write in a non-social context (emails, cover letters, inter-office memos, etc.)." This Key Biscayne mother-daughter duo took on a journey that led them to start Writebyme.io. A powerful free online tool that will help empower your writing and removes the …
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