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The Deck at Island Gardens, Miami, FL

The Deck at Island Gardens

4.4
4.4
809 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean
The Deck at Island Gardens is a chic waterfront dining destination celebrated for its exclusive island location and high-energy atmosphere complemented by premium bottle service and authentic Mediterranean culinary delights. Most famously known for its vibrant weekend dinner parties and sensational Sunday Brunch Buffet, it's situated alongside a stunning mega-yacht marina, offering unparalleled panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami’s iconic skyline.

For reservations, please contact (786) 627 4949 or thedeck@islandgardens.com

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (786) 627-4949
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jean Pierre Palacio
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact our events team at Events@IslandGardens.com or (786)627-4949 with all semiprivate or private event inquiries for parties of 11 guests or more.
  • Private party contact
    Valentina Ochoa: (786) 627-4949
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Miami
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a flat rate of $20 per vehicle and self park is $10 per vehicle
  • Public transit
    Valet is available priced at $25 per vehicle.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Our Signature Sunday Brunch Buffet is Back!

    Multiple dates available
    Our Sunday Brunch Buffet is a feast for your senses featuring gourmet delights that'll be your newest guilty pleasure. With a variety of flavors and live music, the experience sets the stage for an unforgettable day. As the sun sets on the Downtown Miami skyline, join the city's best vibes led by our world-class DJs. Come for the incredible brunch, stay for our famous Sunday party; an experience you won't want to miss!
    Our Signature Sunday Brunch Buffet is Back! Photo
  • Mother's Day Sunday Brunch Buffet

    May 12, 2024 only
    Celebrate Mother's Day with elegance at The Deck! Savor our renowned Sunday Brunch Buffet, featuring an array of culinary delights meticulously crafted by Executive Chef Jean Pierre Palacio. Bring together your loved ones and bask in the relaxed luxury of our venue as you create unforgettable moments. Book your table now and treat Mom to a day she'll cherish! Price for children: 0-5 year old: Free 5-9 year old: $47++ 10 and up : $95++
    Mother's Day Sunday Brunch Buffet Photo

What 809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Downtown Areas

    Great for scenic views

809 Reviews
  1. PeterTaunton

    Miami

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    All of the food was room temperature, with average taste. The best thing I ate was the strawberry shortcake. I have been here several times for dinner, that's a much better guest experience with a great setting on the water! The brunch is not worth it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a nice dinner amazing views of Miami ! The food it’s ok but the view and vive makes up for the food

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best dinner party in Miami! Great food, ambiance, and beautiful people!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my girlfriend for her birthday and the entire experience and ambience was phenomenal. Live music was great and lively and the food was outstanding. Definitely would come back here!

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  5. Bobbyy

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The Deck has a beautiful setting on the water. Sunday nights are busy with a good looking crowd Vibing with a live DJ playing underground house music. The food is good but the venue definitely lacks great customer service which is pretty standard in miami.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a go-to whenever we visit Miami. Food is great and you can’t beat the view.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food served cold, at 4:30pm the dessert and the food it was already collected to the back, poor quality, there was no variety.

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  8. Fred

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The location was fine, but I was expecting a better buffet with more steak meat cuts. For a one-time experience, it was ok, but I will not go back for a second time

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  9. DrHZ

    Miami

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a good experience as usual. Server was very attentive DUSHANE Ambiance great Good was great and reasonably priced.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at The Deck. We made reservations a week in advance but upon arrival were told our table is not ready. We waited 45 minutes and when we were finally seated the hostess took up all the way at the end of the deck to the table tucked behind everything. We were felt extremely insulted. She said they don’t have any tables available. We refused to have less than expected experience. Finally she offered us a table near the bar where all night we were elbowed bystanders. It’s a great spot, with good food and fun ambiance, but not much consideration for their guest. They think people will just take anything and be grateful. Miami has way too many great spots, if they continue with this pace they will lose guests

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  11. MabelC

    Jackson Hole

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Location is amazing and staff is very welcoming. Appetizers and drinks were really good. Dinner was alright.

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  12. PeterTaunton

    Miami

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the vibe overlooking the water, I don’t know why we stopped going, when we went last night we realized what a great location it is. Food is slightly overpriced but we will go back.👍

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  13. JudithC

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, Jorge our waiter is The best. The vibes on point, amazing food

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing ambience and view . You are welcomed with such pleasant wait staff . Service is top tier and the view of yachts are a special touch . The food is fresh and good . Unfortunately for me my husband is allergic to shellfish so there was a lot of food he couldn’t eat. I enjoyed myself and the drinks are very refreshing and good. Would definitely go back with my girlfriends.

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  15. RafaelL

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Took more than 40 minutes after the reservation’s time to have us seated. 100 bucks, for a buffet with nothing fancy . Super noisy . I know it’s Miami vibes, but still …

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Sunday brunch!! The food was amazing and our server Jorge was very attentive and professional.

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  17. FredK

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Order a seafood platter large one. Entertaining guess! The shrimp were soggy the platter was very disappointing due to the quality of food I'm not sure if I will go back. Highly unfortunate because used to be my favorite restaurant. Thanks Fred Koury. 216-832-7637

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience here was a 1st date with my guy! He told me he felt it was the best place to take me and the kids for dinner; however, he wanted me to give my own opinion afterwards! I must say, Everything about this place was amazingly beautiful! The ambience and the scenery was incredible! The service was top tier! From The valet crew, the ladies checking you in for your reservation, my waitress Gaga! Delightful and attentive! She offered great hospitality and her recommendations were a hit! The fire dancer, the music, saxophone player, drumbeat guy, and finally but not last: the guys who brought our food and cleared our table, everyone were very friendly, polite and very attentive to my table! Made us feel like we were the only ones there! Definitely 10 star recommended!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed our time; however, due to the weather we were wet until the staff finally close the roof. The manager made it better by passing out sparklers for everyone at the restaurant which then turned the night around. Our waiter was attentive and helpful! The food was cold, but they brought it back warm quickly. Awesome night and awesome people!

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  20. InternationalFoodie

    West Palm Beach

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening! Terrific vibe Amazing food Loved it!

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  21. CARLOSF

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Beautiful MIAMI SKILINE VIEW Great service

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Entirely too loud for dinner, more like a club setting. Food was good, but probably wouldn’t go back because of the noise level.

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  23. MarinoJ

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The managers at this restaurant are highly skilled and knowledgeable in their roles 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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  24. KenM

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My first time visiting but definitely won’t be the last. Beautiful setting at a marina. Had a DJ playing house/electronic music. The service was great and the food was excellent! I had the grilled octopus as an appetizer while my spouse had the surf and turf carpaccio. We both had the branzino for our main. The food was delicious!

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  25. MiriamS

    Central Coast

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting is lovely- large yachts were blocking the view to the bay. Service was late ia rriving due to shift change that needs to be smoothed out. Food was good and not great given pricing.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible experience, they made us wait 3 hours for our table

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  27. SamE

    Miami

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    After having a great experience coming in 2022, I decided to book for a group of 10 girls during our trip to Miami. When we arrived for our reservation at 8:15 PM, we were told after ordering drinks that it would take over 30 minutes to receive our drinks since it was a busy night. I then spoke with the GM about how this was frustrating and he said he would do something about it. He never came back to the table. We received our drinks 45 minutes after ordering. Our food came out and we then waited another hour for our second round of drinks. We spoke with our server about how frustrating this was and we requested some sort of a free drink to compensate. The GM delivered us a “shot” for the group which was really just cocktail juice and felt like a complete mockery after all we went through. He also did not apologize whatsoever for the terrible experience (he actually didn’t say anything when he delivered the “shots”). While we’re sitting around waiting for 2 rounds of drinks, we were watching our server cater to different groups who she knew were probably going to be a “high spenders”. This was probably the worst service I’ve ever received while dining out and I will never be going back which is a real bummer. 2 drinks in a total of 2.5 hours and management that doesn’t feel they need to provide a good experience. I never write reviews but I’d like to prevent others from having a similar experience. Book somewhere else!

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  28. Barby

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to the Deck for the first time and I had a pretty good experience. When we got there, we had to wait about 20-30 minutes after our reservation time for our table to be ready. However, the bartenders were nice enough to give us complimentary tequila shots while we waited. The food was good, although my meal did not come the way that I asked for it to be cooked. The waitress was kind enough to take it off of my check. The place was very lively and the scenery was absolutely beautiful. I would come again

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  29. foodcrew2

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, loved this place, service was excellent and the pear truffle flatbread was amazing. Nice sized portions too.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Horrible service and food was under cooked. Also taste of meal was bad

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  31. ClaudiaS

    Orange County

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place to take anyone. Young, old and in between. The food is delicious and unique. The drinks are strong and tasty. The DJ makes the night fun and always feels like a celebration.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ask for Svetlana she was the best amazing service top notch

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  33. MarinoJ

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best service, music and ambient in Miami, love it.

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  34. MarinoJ

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and atmosphere are really perfect👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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  35. GatorGirl

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Deck is a great special occasion restaurant. This place is beautiful, right on the water on Watson Island. The view of the Miami skyline and the water is beautiful! It is definitely Instagrammable! The food is good, the service was super friendly and helpful, and the drinks are pretty amazing! They have a dj playing and fire dancer. So it becomes an experience. A little pricey but overall worth it!

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  36. REALp

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superbe place pour un souper dans une belle ambiance. L’accueil a été de 1ere qualité et très attentionné tout comme le service en général . Le branzini grillé était excellent Le spectacle a apporté un air de fête très apprécié

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  37. MarinoJ

    Miami

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service and very nice people, congrats!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Not a great experience. The salads and entrees were delivered at the same time so the whole dinner felt rushed. Server seemed inexperienced and was surprised when she came over and saw it happened. But she didn’t apologize or try to offer a free desert or anything to even try to make it right. Food was good, but she was terrible. If you want to impress people then don’t go here….this could happen to you…

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Berat is the best waiter I’ve ever experienced, excellent service. I would come back only to be served by him again. First class service. I wish Berat’s service would be a standard across the globe. Absolutely amazing service!

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  40. SyddyV

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, food was good, small in portions though, view and ambiance superb

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FAQs

The Deck at Island Gardens is rated 4.4 stars by 809 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Deck at Island Gardens

888 Macarthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Miami
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Lunch Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Thu, Sun 6:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Italian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available for a flat rate of $20 per vehicle and self park is $10 per vehicle
  • Public transit
    Valet is available priced at $25 per vehicle.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jean Pierre Palacio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (786) 627-4949
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact our events team at Events@IslandGardens.com or (786)627-4949 with all semiprivate or private event inquiries for parties of 11 guests or more.
  • Private party contact
    Valentina Ochoa: (786) 627-4949
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