Ale Fadel

5 days ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

The following is part of an Islander News ongoing series to get to know the true heroes of our island paradise–our brilliant first responders. For the last edition, click here. For Firefighter Daniel Feeney, Key Biscayne isn’t just a job–it’s a calling, and a family. Feeney joined the department in 1993, and he’s been an essential member of the community ever since. But his roots here run even deeper. It was at the Key Biscayne Fire Station where he met his wife, Yuri, 28 years ago.

6 days ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

What do Miami and New York have in common? Apartment tours that take less time than ordering a coffee. In the last decade, Miami has become a hotspot for renters. As smaller units have become more popular, so have smaller apartment sizes. Now, Miami’s average apartment size doesn’t even reach 900 square feet. But that’s not all RentCafe.com found in a recent study.

1 week ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

A modern twist on Shakespeare’s iconic Hamlet is officially coming to Miami. The three-company co-production marks the South Florida premiere of “Fat Ham” by James Lijames. The Pulitzer Prize-winning show already saw strong critical acclaim in Fort Lauderdale’s Island City Stage. Now, the show will be playing at GableStage’s historic Biltmore Hotel home from May 16 to June 15.

2 weeks ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

Swing into some smooth tunes with The Rey Monroig Jazz Trio, who will be performing at 7 p.m., on May 3 at the Key Biscayne Community Church. “The Rey Monroig Jazz Trio blends the vibrant rhythms of Latin jazz, the soul of classic jazz, and the groove of funk into an unforgettable musical experience. With a passion for improvisation and a commitment to innovation, we create sounds that are as diverse as they are electrifying,” the trio writes on their website.

3 weeks ago | islandernews.com | Ale Fadel

The future is here on Key Biscayne. The island’s first-ever Augmented Reality Art Walk will be held as part of a youth-powered, tech-forward event combining science, technology and environmental activism. This Friday, April 25, experience art, marine education and AR experiences in “Coral Art, Science & Technology,” a first-of-its-kind event held by Youth Lead Change and Students for Coral Preservation. The free event will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Key Biscayne Village Hall Courtyard.