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🌱 How a Key Biscayne officer’s split-second decisions saved two kayakers
Be sure to catch Winter Whispers Concert on the Key Biscayne Patch calendar
Good morning Key Biscayne! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Key Biscayne officer’s split-second decisions saved two kayakers
- What did housing experts reveal at Key Biscayne’s multifamily summit?
Also on today's calendar: Winter Whispers Concert and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Key Biscaynefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 70.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Veteran KBPD officer saves two people from capsized kayak near Hobie Beach (islandernews.com) — A longtime Key Biscayne police officer is being hailed for rescuing two kayakers whose boat capsized near Hobie Beach, earning the department’s Life Saving Award at a Village Council meeting. Officer Gordon Spitler, a veteran marine operator and instructor, sped to the scene alone, pulled one exhausted man from the water, coordinated the second rescue, and now hopes to use the incident as a training example. 
• Evolving in the Sunbelt: The Experts Weigh In at the Connect Southeast Multifamily Event (connectcre.com) — Key Biscayne recently hosted the Connect Southeast Multifamily event, where experts discussed how Florida—and especially Sunbelt markets—are handling rapid population growth and housing demand. Speakers highlighted the state’s Live Local Act, financing tools, and the push for more workforce and affordable housing, along with how year-round sunshine is reshaping amenity design for new apartment communities.
📸 Around Key Biscayne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Key Biscayne
★ Featured events ★
- Winter Whispers Concert
Sanctuary of the Arts, 410 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables
7:30 pm
Saturday December 13
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Other local events
- "Once Upon A Holiday" 2025 SoBay Holiday Show
James L. Knight Center , 400 SE 2nd Ave , Miami
7:30 pm - Angelica Rose: LOST BOY
Lost Boy Dry Goods , 157 E Flagler St , Miami
10:00 pm - Key Biscayne Farmer's Market
Inside Village Hall , 88 W McIntyre St #100 , Key Biscayne
9:00 am - Public & Family Seagrass Adventure
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Biscayne Nature Center , 6767 Crandon Blvd , Key Biscayne
9:30 am - SunSmart 5K 2025
1200 Crandon Blvd , Key Biscayne
12:30 pm - Cookies & Cocoa
Historic Virginia Key Beach Park
1:30 pm - KBYC Holiday Boat Parade
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Boater's Grill
6:00 pm - Agnostic Front
Gramps , 176 NW 24th St , Miami
6:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Key Biscayne Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement
Pinecrest Branch Library , 5835 SW 111th St , Pinecrest
10:00 am - Adult ESOL Classes
Pinecrest Branch Library , 5835 SW 111th St , Pinecrest
10:00 am - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
South Miami Branch -
11:00 am - Painting Together
Pinecrest Branch Library , 5835 SW 111th St , Pinecrest
11:30 am
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi, my name is Maximilian Fadel and this winter, I am offering fun, high-energy soccer training for players of all ages and skill levels.
Each 1-hour session is designed to help kids improve their touches, confidence, and love for the game. Whether your child wants focused one-on-one… (Nextdoor Key Biscayne)
- GIA Legacy Planning posted a job opening for Copy of Business Insurance Agents Specializing in Tax Code Section 125 Strategies in Key Biscayne. Apply here.
- Lucky Strike Entertainment posted a job opening for Porter in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Key Biscayne here.
🗞 Nearby News
Coral Gables
- Miami Jewish Film Festival Unveils World's Largest Jewish and Israeli Film Lineup with 139 Films (communitynewspapers.com)
- And just like that, SJP's wine has made it to Miami. We have deets (miamiherald.com)
- Real estate agent accused of murdering homeless people claims insanity against attorney's advice (wsvn.com)
Miami
- Miami Dade College revotes to give away Miami land for Donald Trump library (thewestsidegazette.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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