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Week of December 20, 2001
Hotel occupancy climbing back toward 2000 levels
Argentine group buys 5th Miami Beach property for hotel group
Brickell site sold for mixed-use development
Movies, Chinatown, sports complex are visions for Homestead
Street race promoters still seeking loan for prep work
Beach to redesign two golf courses, restructure management
Cell phone firm doubles size of Miami headquarters
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Week of December 20, 2001
State sets conditions for future of Coconut Grove Playhouse
Greater Miami Chamber heads north for next goals meet
Going up:North Bay Village, pop.7,000, adding 712 housing units
Citizens' team tests waters for transit tax
Gables trolley funds on way, Kerdyk says
Delta's flight to Broward all but confirmed, mayor says
City sports authority votes to take over operations at arena
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Week of December 13, 2001
FedEx puts $50 million Miami expansion back on track
Port adds Far East link, eyes Yucatan amid expansion
Gains at Port of Miami moderate over past year
Experts say Homestead needs coordinator to turn former military land into successful project
Broward, Keys attracting affluent gay tourists
Speculation about US impact rises as 'euro' day approaches
40-story Omni area mixed-use project gains Miami's OK
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Week of December 6, 2001
Global ChevronTexaco merger leads to Coral Gables expansion
Pedestrian skywalk, retail shops, new garage could link arena with Bayside
US-Chile trade negotiators await House fast-track vote
State group hopes to put historic Miami Circle under federal agency
Miami-Dade's economic vital signs inching back to health
County joins fight against past City of Miami parking fees
Megayacht marina holds promise of megabusiness for Miami
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Week of November 29, 2001
Numbers show only slight drop in trade through Miami in quarter
Hundreds of delegates tackle US-Chile trade pact at UM session
Miami city manager tackling projects under new administration
Mixed-use complex could pioneer downtown Kendall idea
South Florida retailers see international shoppers returning
Colleges, universities take first strides with regional initiatives
Gay & Lesbian Chamber look for higher profile in business community
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Week of November 22, 2001
Separate projects plan 1,000 downtown residences, plus retail
Social service agency leaders plot ways to influence state cuts
American Bar, 4,000 attorneys to return to Miami for 2007 conference
Race organizers hit rough spots on road to Miami Le Mans
Fight for wider road to Keys is gathering momentum
Study urges convention planners to improve flexibility of Beach center; plan for downtown needs
Mixed-use complex could pioneer downtown Kendall idea
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Week of November 15, 2001
Three-county transportation authority could improve leverage for funds
Team to negotiate lease for Watson Island hotel-marina development
Tri-county unity seen as ideal by Urban Land Institute planners
High unemployment may be a draw for some companies
Interim superintendent welcomes private sector in school-improvement plans
Miami Circle soon open for tours; historic status being weighed Friday
Carollo to enter private sector after long run in Miami politics
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Week of November 8, 2001
Proposal could invite marine, retail development to Virginia Key
Coral Way extension leads to westward building boom
Environmentalists score county for Homestead stance
Social service leaders concerned over giving amid downturn
New banking regulations seen impacting data gathering on clients
Market strong and active with pinch felt on supply side under-$1 million
Upper river meeting finds business concerned over residential projects
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Week of November 1, 2001
Trade experts see declines through first half of 2002
Classes set to start for Operation Paycheck for displaced workers
Florida retail brisk in September as state surpasses national average
County adds $75 million in projects to fast-track public works campaign
Finger Cos. to start residential and retail Omni project in January
Watson Island marketing deal stalls contract between Miami, Chalk's Airways
Hemisphere acquisition from Barclays fit plan to expand services
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Week of October 25, 2001
$272 million in work could begin in November; add fuel to economy
Biltmore gains rent concession from Coral Gables
Miami Beach improvements to inject $400 million windfall
Industrial vacancies on rise as once scarce space hits market
LanChile becomes MIA's dominant international cargo carrier
Commercebank passes $2 billion, doubled in 3 years
OAS agency, Olympics group eye Miami area for office space
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Week of October 18, 2001
Homestead Air Force Base land recommended for eco-tourism
Half-billion targeted for City of Miami capital projects
County low on time to maximize use of proposed bond issue, economist says
Airline insurance premiums rise, other coverage likely to follow
Hotels show slow recovery from sudden dip in tourism
Bankers rally to fight US Treasury change on interest reporting
Export distributors win time to make case against Customs rule
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Week of October 11, 2001
County debates $1.4 billion in bonds as economic stimulus
Miami's oversight board ready to show finances in order
Miami-Dade to hire consultants to boost airport traffic
Brickell tenants given notice to leave as property sold
Producer plans recording studio at old funeral home
Aviation support firms unite in search of federal dollars
Occupancy on rise but hotels well short of normal bookings
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Week of October 4, 2001
Mayor Penelas declares economic state of emergency in order to hurry relief tactics
Local unemployment continues rise in aftermath of terrorism
Bureau steps up campaign to put tourists back on road
Local charity leaders concerned over funds bypassing area needs
Security firms among few enjoying business boom amid economic downturn
South African chamber arrange showcase to boost trade
Five schools join databases as IT research center for region
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Week of September 27, 2001
Local government, private industry draw battle plans for economic war
United asks airport to table capital improvements
Miami commissioners to seek bond issue as jobs generator
Growth projections revive talks on dedicated transportation funds
Florida flight trainers face first wave of setbacks from new restrictions
Miami Symphony musicians to start new season without pay
If stadium talks resume, team wants league to join
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Week of September 20, 2001
Miami area hotel revenues down $15 million daily since attacks
Changes in building permit process offer time-saving options
City of Miami seeks to get back on solid fiscal ground to secure future bonds
Experts, developers speculate on future of high-rise construction
Organizers eye Miami for program to place former welfare recipients
Design District rekindled as Dacra plots more office space, showrooms
Concern over unrated bonds delays go-ahead for water theme park
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Week of September 13, 2001
Population growth outpaces new jobs, keeping unemployment high
Mexico seeks Florida's hand to boost economic development
European Union to place study center with UM-FIU partnership
Lack of available units seen dampening condo conversion rate in Miami-Dade
Initial map to redistrict county commission gains OK
Resident-driven thrust announced to set county directions
Mural to wrap Espirito Santo Plaza site with art from New World School
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Week of September 6, 2001
Miami International seeks federal OK for passenger tax hike
Miami Wyndham to get $14 million rehab, Marriott flag
Panel in town to weigh uses of Homestead base
US commerce to promote services program developed by chamber
Flagstone could put 2 hotels on Watson, committee votes
Financial health of performing arts center's residents varies
Performing arts center backers look to state for more funds
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Week of August 30, 2001
Long-awaited performing arts center price heading for county approval
Employment survey predicts local increase in 4th quarter hiring
Air Canada launches nonstop Miami-Vancouver flights to strengthen Asian links
Penelas, Rep. Lacasa have strategies to create strong mayor position
Grove Playhouse will add director, reorganize to gain state support
Convention draws Latin American travel agents for tour packages
Aviation director hints that new priorities may better serve MIA
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Week of August 23, 2001
State auditor general sends team to review school finances
Miami-Dade council to create strategy for unified economic growth
Miami bankers join fight to curtail law hurting US deposits
Nightclubs, marketing seen transforming tame after-hours scene
Dezer Development in spotlight in transformation of Sunny Isles Beach
EPIK officially opens to serve Latin America
Amid contract talks, Miami Arena operator shifts managers
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Week of August 16, 2001
Bill could fix parking surcharge
Miami Circle site planners to weigh opening, links to nearby sites
Quebec to tap Latin America from Miami trade office
Homestead fiscal status gives council pause over Pioneer
Recent projections show Cubans being overtaken by other groups
Lionstone evicts tenants to convert downtown Ramada Dupont hotel
International visits keep area tourism well as Big Apple sets pace
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Week of August 9, 2001
FIU announces hiring freeze, other cutbacks
Switzerland's Art Basel using Miami Beach show to broaden its Latin appeal
FIU link with Smithsonian leads to museum studies program
Regionalization of higher ed moves forward with director, targeting resources
Charter review recommendations could weaken mayor's powers
South Florida home appreciation rates set pace among resales
Redesign for Brickell on River kills hotel in favor of rentals
New designs win Brickell rental tower support after two years
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