South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Imported wood highlights Polynesian flare
Home features three bedrooms, four baths and pool
A custom Polynesian-style home, constructed entirely of wood imported from Guyana, and featuring teak, copper and coral rock, has hit the market in Key Biscayne for $13.9 million, and it’s ready for buyers who want to either renovate it or tear it down to build their dream home.
The 4,694-square-foot, single-story home, at 511 N. Mashta Drive, was built in 1985 on a three-quarter-acre lot on Hurricane Harbor. It has three bedrooms, four baths, a fireplace, a detached guest house and cathedral ceilings crafted from wood. Outside, there’s a pool with waterfall, a dock, seawall and 152 linear feet of water frontage.
“Mashta Island is a small island off Key Biscayne,” said Maureen Jauregui, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty in Key Biscayne, who holds the listing with colleague Emma Jauregui-Metheny. “You cross a little bridge, and on one side you have Hurricane Harbor and on
the other side you have Biscayne Bay, so this parcel is ideal for a yachtsman looking to keep his boat literally in his back yard.”
Public records show that the current owner purchased the property in March for $8.85 million. Jauregui said the property was purchased as part of a 1031 exchange, but the owner decided to list it due to the strength of the current real estate market.
“The market has only gotten stronger, and inventory is at an all-time low,” she said. “So, he thought it was an opportune time to re-list it and offer it for sale.”
When asked if someone will ultimately purchase the home to tear it down and replace it, Jauregui said “it could go either way.”
“The original owner of the house went down to Guyana and made several trips to purchase Greenheart wood,” she said. “It’s beautiful wood, and the home is unique. But it has sat empty for over 10 years, so someone will need to put money into it.”
The Diagnosis
Turning 40 in 2010, I wanted to enter a new decade with a clean bill of health.
So, I went for a routine mammogram followed by a sonogram. The technician saw a little suspicious spot and scheduled a biopsy, but I had no family history or other symptoms. About two weeks later, I received the phone call, I had breast cancer. My diagnosis was non-invasive ductal carcinoma stage 1A. It was a total shock to me.
Sharing the News
While packing up the car to go on vacation for my son’s birthday, a nurse called saying the doctor wanted to meet at his office that day. I told her no, but then my doctor called to tell me the
news. My heart sank. We might have to cancel the trip. But he said I should absolutely go. I let it sink in, had a pity party, and then I pulled myself together to call my husband. He was in shock and started to cry. Then, I went over to my parents’ house to tell them and assure them I was going to be okay.
We decided to wait to tell the kids until the weekend in Orlando was over. When I finally sat them down, I was so confident that I was going to be okay that they totally bought it.
Getting Treatment
I could not have asked for any better care than my medical team at Memorial Hospital, from the first surgery in May 2010 and three rounds of chemo to 26 rounds of radiation and a final reconstructive surgery in May 2011. I was very fortunate to experience very little pain or sickness so I could continue my daily routine with our three kids. I never wanted anyone other than my family to see me bald, but I was at peace with losing my hair. I just wanted to look as healthy as possible so my kids’ friends wouldn’t ask questions. I wanted life to be as normal as possible.
How I Got Through
I had the best team of doctors, and I was able to put it in their hands and trust them with their plan of attack.
I had made up my mind that I would listen to my body. If I needed to slow down and rest, I did that but if I felt good to continue on with normal life. I had an amazing support group, my husband, our three kids and my parents helped whenever I needed them. I also had a great group of girl friends. They were there for me through the tears and laughter.
What I Learned
I learned that you cannot take life for granted. It can change in a blink at any age. You must live life to the fullest and do not stress over the little things.
THE PLANNER By Cindy Kent South Florida Sun Sentinel
Stay connected to professionals, industry leaders and the business community through online and in-person networking, workshops, conferences and more, in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. Note: Inquire ahead of attending in-person, on-site events, as some organizations and hosts continue to require various physical distancing and vaccine protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct. 25
Monday Morning Magic-Business Happening + Opportunities,
8:30-9:30 a.m. Business Happenings + Opportunities in Palm Beach & Broward Counties. Delray Beach.
561-265-3790. flwbc.org/ business-events. Free.
Financial Management for small business, 6 p.m., presented by SBA South Florida District Office and SCORE. Presenter: Kurt Valmond, vice president and regional business banking manager for Amtrust Bank, a division of New York Community Bank based in Boca Raton. bit.ly/3naCmBw
Oct. 26
Deerfield Beach Council Coffee & Connections,
8 a.m., Wyndham Deerfield Beach Resort, 2096 NE Second St., Deerfield Beach. Free. bit.ly/2ZcRs0T
NAWIC Greater Fort Lauderdale 2021-2022 Board of Directors Installation Dinner, 6-8 p.m. Hosted by the National Association of Women in Construction, Greater Fort Lauderdale chapter. Cafe Vico, 1125 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
954-551-8284. / bit.ly/3p3ienz. $55-$60.
Divas in the Trucking Industry, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Hosted by the Florida Women’s Business Center.
561-265-3790. flwbc.org/ business-events. Free.
SCORE Palm Beach County seminar: Contracts, 1 p.m., Online. Presenter: Jeffrey M. Garber is a partner with the law firm of Ciklin Lubitz. Free. https:// bit.ly/3C91Q8E
Oct. 27
Webinar for small business — Process Improvement & Working Smarter,
11 a.m., Hosted online by SBA South Florida District Office. Add efficiencies to your business and improve your bottom line potential.
bit.ly/3C5UrXA Community Association 2021-22 Legal Update: What Passed? 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Attorney Roberto Blanch with the law firm of Siegfried Rivera will host this live webinar focusing on the new laws affecting condominium associations.
Miami. 305-442-3334. bit. ly/3p6Hpp3 Free.
Oct. 28
Women in Transportation, 6 p.m., WTS, South Florida chapter hosts member recognition and membership drive at Funky Buddha,
1201 NE 38th St., Oakland Park. For more information visit Chapter Membership Chair, Alexandra Lopez at axlopez@gfnet.com or Yingfei Huang, chapter president. Call 954-903-8107.
Business Before Hours with Commissioner Nikki Fried, 7:15-9 a.m. Hosted by the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce. Palm Beach Gardens Marriott, 4000 RCA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens. 561-746-7111.
bit.ly/3vfr3vv $45-$55.
A Community United: Health Equity in MiamiDade, 10-11:30 a.m., A Virtual Summit, presented by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. Updates on the status of Health Equity in Miami-Dade and review the Community Health Improvement Plan. bit.
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Hotel Investment Forum, 11 a.m., Hilton Miami Airport Hotel, 5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami. Fifth annual event features workshops and panel discussion. Speakers will provide information on how to navigate the market, techniques for maximizing profits, takeaways and solutions. Speakers include John Chang, national director-research and advisory services, Marcus & Millichap; Rob Mentnech, regional director SE U.S./Caribbean, Best Western International; Joseph Pack, founder and managing partner, Pack Law; and more. 786-522-7023.
Oct. 29
Women’s Roundtable,
10 a.m., hosted Online by SCORE Palm Beach County. Presenter: Eileen Bass Cummings, who developed and trademarked a unique service in second career planning for national law enforcement organizations.
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2021 Woman of the Year Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. hosted by the North Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce. Wyndham Grand Jupiter at Harbourside Place, 122 Soundings Ave., Jupiter. 561-746-7111.
$45-$55.
Networking luncheon,
11:30 a.m., hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Bona, 2468 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors. $40-$45. Email keith@gflglcc Visit
bit.ly/3nfbosn
Nov. 2
The Cannabis Market — A Growing Opportunity or Up in Smoke? 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by The South Florida chapter of the nonprofit, Exit Planning Exchange (XPX), Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club, 1725 SE 12th St., Fort Lauderdale. 561-602-8558. exitplanningexchange.com/ event/4384440/. $45-$65.
Nov. 3
The Woman Effect — Making it in a Male Dominated Industry: Pamela Rauch, Florida Power & Light, 4:30-5:30 p.m. This week’s speaker: Pamela M. Rauch, Vice President, External Affairs and Economic Development, Florida Power & Light Company. Virtual, Palm Beach Gardens.
561-746-7111. members. pbnchamber.com/events/ details/the-woman-effectmaking-it-in-a-male-domi n a t e d - i n d u s t r y- p a m e l a rauchflorida-powerlight-28503?calendarMonth=2021-11-01. $15-$25.
Nov. 4
South Florida Independent Retailer Awards ,8
a.m.-1:30 p.m., Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road
84, Davie. Activities include Live Voting for the next retail award recipient, and peer-topeer networking with retailers and landlords. Visit tsfira. com/ Email nfo@tsfira.com Call 954-615-0615.
Nov. 9
AERO Small Business Expo — Broward, 3-6:30 p.m., Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero Junior Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Alliance of Entrepreneur Resource Organizations, based in South Florida, is a coalition of public agencies and community nonprofit organizations united to provide current and new businesses with resources to aid in their success. bit.ly/3i5nanL
Nov. 17 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo,
8 a.m.-7 p.m. Engage highlevel government leaders, international trade experts, and delegations from around the world. Broward County Convention Center,
1950 Eisenhower Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-357-6400. broward.org/EconDev/ conferences/Pages/FITCE. aspx. Free.
Nov. 19
State of the Region annual awards, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., Signature Grand,
6900 W. State Road 84, David. Hosted by the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization. BrowardMPO.org
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