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 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. 💛

In this episode of Key Biscayne Stories, we sit down with Txema, the Padel Director at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne. Txema shares his journey—from his early background in sports to his passion for teaching padel and developing programs that bring people together.

We talk about the growing padel community on the island, his approach to building friendship and camaraderie among his students, and his love for Key Biscayne.

📍 Topics we cover:
Txema’s personal and professional background
How he built the padel program at the Ritz-Carlton
The role of community and friendship in sports

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Matilda 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.webnode.page/

She also runs Miami Tutoring, a free tutoring program dedicated to helping students with homework, test prep, and study skills — all at no cost to families. Discover more at https://miamitutoring.webnode.page/

Thank you to Baptist Health for their support!

Hey listeners! Summer’s in full swing, and if you’ve got kids gearing up for school or sports,
here’s a helpful heads-up. Baptist Health’s Urgent Care Express in Key Biscayne is your go-to
spot for school and sports physicals—available all summer long. They're quick, convenient, and
start at just $25. Best of all? No appointment needed.
And here’s something even cooler—right now, Baptist Health is offering free virtual urgent
care through August 31st with the Baptist Health PineApp. Whether it’s a summer cold, a minor
injury, or just peace of mind while traveling, care is just a tap away, 24/7.
From in-person visits to virtual care, Baptist Health’s Same-Day Care options are designed to fit
your schedule—so you can get back to doing what you love. Near Key Biscayne, you’ve got
access to more great locations like Urgent Care in Brickell and the Emergency Room at Doctors
Hospital in Coral Gables. So wherever you are this summer, high-quality care is just around the
corner.

To learn more or get started, visit BaptistHealth.net/GetCareNow.

In 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 the Key Biscayne community.

If you’ve ever wondered where to get farm-fresh eggs with local flavor, this episode is for you.

📦 Learn how to get Bantes Farms eggs delivered to your home
🐓 Hear about his journey from idea to delivery
🌴 Discover how Key Biscayne continues to support local dreamers

A big thank you to Baptist Health, for sponsoring this show:
http://baptisthealth.net/GetCareNow

Acompáñanos 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 voluntariado internacional, las historias de vida o el crecimiento personal, no te pierdas este testimonio lleno de sentido y corazón.