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Key Biscayne, Estate of the Day

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Today's estate in Key Biscayne, Florida tempts the water lover with open water views and deep, protected water dockage that can accommodate boats of more than 100 feet. The six-bedroom home was built in the 1980s and has a contemporary, if slightly "Miami Vice" feel to it. Mindful of its location the home comes with impact-resistant windows and sliding doors and a 60KW generator to keep things going during storms.

The walled and gated home offers ample entertainment space and a a kitchen in the round with bay views, a billiard room, wine cellar, indoor racquetball court with viewing area and outside dining areas. This 11,500 square foot home is listed at $24.5 million.

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Cher's Former Home In Key Biscayne, Estate of the Day

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Cher recently put her Malibu estate on the market for $45 million and we have covered her former Miami home before, now let's check out another of Cher's fabulous cast-offs. Today's estate is in Key Biscayne, Florida. The six-bedroom home is located on the water and has a man-made private beach and 100 feet of water frontage. Still can't get enough water? The home also has an infinity cascade pool and a separate spa. The home is designed to take advantage of the weather with multiple terraces and many windows. White walls, light wood floors and dark wood and white furnishings along with some interesting contemporary art gives the home a modern look. Cher's former home is listed at $12.9 million.

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Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne To Leave Diamond Necklaces Under The Pillow

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What a lovely way to surprise guests. The Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne, Florida will place a diamond necklace under the pillow of one guest per month from January through May 2006. Diamonds.net reports that the gimmick is meant to celebrate the hotel's AAA Five Diamond rating. The $3,000 necklaces have five diamonds totaling one carat and one blue sapphire and come from the Sabbia Jewelry store which has a shop in the hotel. In May one guest will also find a pair of designer diamond and sapphire earrings by Mouawad.

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