Key Biscayne Stories

Conoce a Martha García: Realtor, Stager y dueña de La Casa de Marta

En este episodio de Key Biscayne Stories conocemos a Martha García, vecina de la isla desde hace 34 años. Marta cuenta cómo llegó a Miami desde Guayaquil, Ecuador, justo la noche del huracán Andrew en 1992, y cómo esa tormenta terminó marcando su historia con Key Biscayne. Hoy Marta es Realtor y home stager, y además dirige dos emprendimientos propios: La Casa de Marta, su mueblería online, y Table Design by Martha, donde diseña y decora mesas para cumpleaños, bautizos, bodas pequeñas y fechas especiales como el Día del Padre, el 4 de julio y Thanksgiving. Hablamos de su camino de Colombia a Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nueva York y finalmente Key Biscayne; de qué hace un home stager y por qué es clave para vender propiedades más rápido; y de sus planes para abrir un showroom en la isla. Un episodio con mucha historia familiar, negocios y la vida de barrio en Key Biscayne.

The Pat & Pat Power Team! A long lasting friendship and business partnership

Patricia Romano and Patricia Riestra Peraita have been side by side on Key Biscayne since the nineties. Known around the island simply as Pat and Pat, they've built a life and a business here together — through good markets and bad ones, through community events and volunteer work, through Rotary Club meetings and Fourth of July parades. In this episode we sit down with both of them to hear how they each ended up on the island, how their partnership started, and what has kept it going for so long. Two very different people, one very strong team.

The Key Biscayne 4th of July Parade with Michele Estevez

🎆 Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade With Michele Estevez In this episode of Key Biscayne Stories — where neighbors meet neighbors, Alejandro Servalli sits down with Michele Estevez, a 47-year resident and the longest-standing member of the Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade Committee. Michele shares the history and heart behind the parade as it prepares for its 67th year and celebrates the 250th anniversary of American Independence. She takes us behind the scenes — from organizing marching bands and coordinating the Air Force flyover to managing volunteers, fundraising, and parade-day logistics. Last year’s parade cost nearly $60,000 and required months of planning, strong village support, and dedicated community volunteers. Want to participate or volunteer? Visit kb4.org 🇺🇸 The parade must go on.

Get to Know Ceci and Eduardo Sanchez - A Lifetime in Key Biscayne

n this episode of Key Biscayne Stories, we sit down with longtime island residents Ceci and Eduardo Sánchez, a beloved couple whose lives are deeply woven into the history and heart of our community. They share their journey from Cuba to Key Biscayne — how they met, built a family, worked hard, and made the island their home for decades. Eduardo reflects on his many professional roles, from managing the Key Biscayne Hotel to running the Botánica in Key Colony, while Ceci tells us about her path from social worker to realtor, and now, her passion as an avid plant enthusiast. Together, they remind us of what makes the Key so special — the friendships, the memories, and the love that grows stronger with time. 📍 In this episode: Teir move to Key Biscayne How Ceci and Eduardo met and built a family The early days of the Key Biscayne Hotel & Key Colony Finding joy in community, work, and growing older together 💬 About Key Biscayne Stories: Key Biscayne Stories is a community podcast sharing the voices and experiences of the people who make our island unique. 👉 Subscribe for more inspiring stories from our island community.

Get to Know Andy Garcia III - Boutique Doggie Daycare!

🎙️ Get to Know Andy Garcia III and His Boutique Doggie Daycare After more than 40 years in the produce industry, longtime Key Biscayne resident Andy Garcia III decided it was time for a new chapter — one filled with wagging tails and warm hearts. In this episode, Andy shares how he turned his love for animals into a concierge-style dog care service right from his home on the Key. We talk about how the idea started, what makes his service unique, and how he creates a comfortable, family-style environment for every dog that stays with him. Andy also opens up about his therapy dog, Milano, and how together they bring joy to schools, hospitals, and the wider community. 🐾 Topics include: * Andy’s 40-year career transition from produce to pet care * What “concierge dog care” means and how it works * The process for introducing new dogs into his home * Milano’s journey as a certified therapy dog * Finding purpose and joy in serving both people and pets Tune in to hear the heartwarming story of how one neighbor found a new way to give back — through unconditional love and care. Key Biscayne Stories - Where neighbors meet neighbors. 💛