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.

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🎙️ 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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