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Week of December 25, 2008
Miami technology upgrades will boost services to residents
Back pay: Miami wants FEMA to cut check for 2005 hurricane damage
Miami-Dade planning organization members see 'vultures' circling for port tunnel funds
As Port of Miami tunnel teeters, I-95 slip ramp slides back into picture

Miami firms come to aid of victims in wake of Madoff Ponzi scheme

Miami's plans to sell Knight Center north side assets stall again
Investors' plight: Recouping funds from Madoff scandal may take years
ViewPoint: Kiddies, don' get too greedy with your wish lists to Santa
Profile: Marlon A. Hill, partner, delancyhill
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Week of December 18, 2008
Miami Worldcenter partners with Centurion in Park West revitalization project
Miami agrees to let strapped Bayside Marketplace pay only half of unpaid rent
Miami-Dade Transit surtax funds a step closer to being rerouted to budget
Beacon Council lures fewer companies, more investment to Miami-Dade

Miami officials question Florida's decision to halt port tunnel project

Many of Miami's hotels not facing previous worker shortage issues
Miami-Dade officials: No port tunnel? Then show us the money
ViewPoint: Tunnel's failure should become holiday gift to port, public
Profile: Howard Herring, president and chief executive officer, New World Symphony
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Week of December 11, 2008
Developer Hollo leases bayfront land to Miami for $1 a year until markets rebound, park planned
Miami-Dade may answer fire budget alarm with new fee
Dade governments and organizations make their case for limited state funds
Meek Foundation seeking partners to develop 121 acres at Opa-locka Executive Airport

Miami-Dade's Cone of Silence 'no longer broken,' stays in place

Port of Miami in best financial shape in 'well over a decade' despite lagging freight business
Countywide economic summit on 'fast-track,' could happen by end of year
ViewPoint: Education fund cuts threaten community's economic future
Profile: Richard Millard, chairman and chief executive officer, Tecton Hospitality and Desires Hotels
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Week of December 4, 2008
Mexican investors to renovate one office tower, build another in $130 million Coral Gables project
Businesses in Miami International Airport's South Terminal await stronger sales tailwinds
396 Alhambra project a risky move entering saturated Gables office market, real estate advisers say
Miami-Dade County OKs code rules on foreclosed homes

Downtown, Brickell property owners to meet next week with Carpenters Union leaders over protesters

MIA sees dip in WI-FI revenue projections, officials confident new system will take hold
Art Basel, cultural arts scene shape efforts to market Miami
ViewPoint: Anti-foreclosure bid is a textbook on county's deficiencies
Profile: Harvey Ruvin, Miami-Dade Clerk: courts, commission, recorder, finance
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Week of November 27, 2008
Proposed rule would halt selling of Miami-Dade houses out of code
Miami builders despair over early call-in of loans
Banks shouldn't fret Miami-Dade code rule proposal, bankers association chief says
Marlins stadium groundbreaking postponed until May; club officials pin blame on Braman's lawsuit

China Beijing Equity Exchange opens Latin American office in Miami

Some friction, grumbling as Miami-Dade OKs application for federal foreclosure relief funds
Miami looking at revenue-raising strategies to fund Health District trolleys
ViewPoint: As economy tanks, executives whistle tunes of the 1920s
Profile: Estrellita S. Sibila, associate, Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
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Week of November 20, 2008
Miami-Dade could vote to ax 'cone of silence' this week, loosen rules on lobbying
Miami argues Braman's motion essentially requests a new trial, that estimates on parking facility costs would not change ruling
Burn Notice could be on last legs in Miami; filming execs, city officials debating lease extension for season three
Nationwide hunt to help find Maidique's successor at Florida International University

Future county projects could be in jeopardy through use of zero coupon bonds, Dade Commissioner Gimenez

University of Miami's Launch Pad working to help people make, not take, jobs
Most general obligation bond projects running on time as county gears up for second issuance; members see results on first tour
ViewPoint: Building ballpark could cost county $3 billion every year
Profile: John C. Johnson, president and chief executive officer, Mercy Hospital
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Week of November 13, 2008
No rescue: federal funds will not do much for Brickell foreclosures
Construction competition saving Miami-Dade money; projects costing less as labor, materials drop
Dade, Miami to focus on affordable rental housing with rescue dollars
Boat market dips, Merrill Stevens closes sales unit

Good investment: Ford sees brand value in Homestead

After tax victory, Miami River marine sector looking forward
Italian art exhibition may find home in Miami
ViewPoint: Economic stimulus plan: Build a Repository of Promises
Profile: M. John Richard, president and chief executive officer, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County
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Week of November 6, 2008
Norman Braman motion asks for full disclosure on Marlins' stadium garage cost
Basel may find art of the deal tougher this year
Miami-Dade County has acted prudently in the face of the economic downturn, Manager George Burgess says
Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust resists transit unification, proposes partial unification as compromise

Miami-Dade County can't keep putting off principal payments, commissioners say

Judge to determine whether Braman's legal team will get information about parking garage financials
Florida banks well-capitalized, ready to lend, bankers association says
ViewPoint: Battle's over, so Hail to the Chief and target economic slide
Profile: Alberto Carvalho, superintendent, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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Week of October 30, 2008
Mercy Hospital says it will leave prime land undeveloped
Miami commissioners insist Marlins' parking garage must come in at $94 million city estimate
Miami-Dade business groups tackling economic challenges through teamwork
Miami-based cruise lines map different routes through a struggling economy

Dade Commissioner Souto says county has been 'extremely slow' to react to economic downturn, needs to reassess capital project financing plans

Community banks have dodged big trouble in economic downturn so far, need financial market to improve soon
Miami will continue to experience construction slump, troubled real estate market, economist says
ViewPoint: Commission pay raise on ballot could save county billions
Profile: Noelia E. Moreno, vice president, Moralmar Kitchen Cabinets; president-elect, Latin Builders Association
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Week of October 23, 2008
Out with the old? Miami Beach mayor would like to move forward with a new convention center after years discussing an expansion
Miami-Dade won't seek financing for $515 million ballpark until spring, two years before Marlins' lease with Dolphin Stadium expires
Delays in setting final contract could push Port of Miami tunnel opening back a year to 2013
Miami commission set to act on future of 25-acre Worldcenter project

Miami Today debuts e-paper this week

Dade's mobile home park moratorium continued
Miami DDA OK'd to limit deposits with Wachovia, find new home for other money
ViewPoint: Business groups must unite now in economic recovery drive
Profile: Alyce Robertson, executive director, Miami Downtown Development Authority
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Week of October 16, 2008
It's trolley time: Experimental program will have rubber-tired transporters running through Health District
Miami-Dade's plan to buy farmland rights awaits first deal
Hyatt, Miami have until June to sign a deal for hotel takeover of Knight Center
Time will tell: If embraced, more trolleys could find their way on Miami streets

Film industry players say better film incentives needed to lure projects

Business has slowed down and not picked up on Miami River since summer, maritime businesses say
Officials say continuity won't be a problem with M. John Richard stepping in as new Arsht Center head
ViewPoint: $340 million ballpark parking cover-up needs firm action
Profile: Mercedes LaPorta, president, Mercedes Electric Supply
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Week of October 9, 2008
Difference of opinion: Consultant's report shows price tag of Marlins parking facilities to be $62 million more than previous pitch
Barclays targets former Lehman Brothers Miami office for closure, broker says
Design distinctions: Devil in details when it comes to final cost for Marlins parking facilities
Miami to hold back after failing to sell series of bonds; County stays course to issue bonds at end of year

Foreign bankers, Latin American governments cautious as US market declines

Miami Parking Authority to continue enforcement services at some county transit stations for another year
Down housing market affects divorce proceedings, executions of wills
ViewPoint: New paradox: the entrepreneurial government bureaucrat
Profile: Silvia Karman Cubiñá, executive director/chief curator, Bass Museum of Art
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Week of October 2, 2008
E-mail adds new twist to Miami's fire fee settlement
Contracts are to hold Marlins accountable for all cost overruns in building of new baseball stadium
Biodiesel company eyes Miami River for plant, first phase could get under way by summer 2009
Miami looking to go green to save energy, help prevent rising seas

NY-based Rockefeller Group Business Centers signs in Coral Gables at Ponce de Leon Towers

City spends another $46,400 to reach beneficiaries of fire fee settlement scandal, case could close in about two weeks
Miracle Marketplace developers hoping fourth time is charm, planning for March grand opening
ViewPoint: All set to uncork Miami River's 90-proof economic kick
Profile: Celeste Hardee Muir, Circuit Court judge
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Week of September 25, 2008
Florida Marlins' 2003 fiscal projections portray dire need for stadium, huge debt
Miami land-use changes on hold through 2008
Miami back to preparing Orange Bowl site just weeks after favorable court ruling
Once on 'life support,' Miami River dredging project nears early completion

Proposed ordinance gives Miami’s code enforcement department 'tools' to deal with distraught properties

Tri-Rail ridership skyrockets while some local expressways see less-dramatic decrease in traffic
Florida Marlins fans could end up paying high ticket prices in new park; experts say team must keep fans in mind
ViewPoint: Forget too big to fail: School district is too big to succeed
Profile: Juan del Busto, regional executive, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Miami Branch
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Week of September 18, 2008
Miami commissioners approve hotel, retail-entertainment complex to revitalize struggling Jungle Island
40,000 Miami residents get bogus flood zone notices; city doesn't plan to issue corrections
Miami-Dade could lose millions by not budging on urban development boundary line issue
Miami-Dade County commissioners divided over fate of proposed Marlins Stadium

Right type of amenities could give Jungle Island the push it needs improve fiscal situation

Miami commissioners give initial OK to proposed budget, which calls for deferred payments to retiree health plans, garbage fee increase
Miami Lakes gets OK to bring an end to incorporation payments to Miami-Dade; Doral, Palmetto Bay could be next
ViewPoint: Judge's ruling details a stadium deal that's legal but horrid
Profile: Nick Korniloff, show director, Art Miami
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Week of September 11, 2008
Miami International Airport to lower landing fees starting Oct. 1
Commercial real estate market isn't sharing woes of residential counterpart
Transit agencies must 'think out of the box' to solve budget woes
Coconut Grove leaders want to strengthen retail district, improve mix of businesses

Miami-Dade economic stimulus plan moving full-speed ahead, is to help move $113 million worth of projects

Dolphin Mall keeps growing even as economy struggles
In weak market, loans still there for commercial projects
ViewPoint: 584 people at a ballgame prove folly of building a stadium
Profile: Ramon A. Rasco, associate, Podhurst Orseck P.A.
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Week of September 4, 2008
Miami to cut 50 jobs, freeze 30 vacant positions in effort to erase $35 million deficit
Miami-Dade Metrorail and Metrobus raise fares 50 cents, increase parking fee to help close looming transit deficit
Statewide drop in taxable sales hits local municipalities, but city, county say they'll make do
Miami commissioners to push budget agendas this week; trash fee, overtime cuts to be discussed

Miami-Dade Commissioner Gimenez proposes budget suggestion that wouldn't raise any taxes for cities

Unnamed buyer chosen for coveted land near Mary Brickell Village
Rock-mining at Opa-Locka West awaits environmental impact study, US Army Corp. decision
ViewPoint: Cut the slush out of government and out of our tax bills
Profile: Raymond F. Marin, mayor, North Miami Beach
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Tuesday is judgment day for transit items as county commissioners face delayed decisions
Proposed ordinance would expand Miami-Dade County commission chairman's powers
Miami budget specifics a no-show as commission faces $35 million shortfall
Falling property values, high fuel costs hurting Miami's budget

Miami Downtown Development Authority's interim leadership looks for accountability

Miami-Dade County measure would alter commission procedures
Restoration work on former Miami High School building set for completion in October
ViewPoint: Time to boot schoolyard bully out of superintendent's chair
Profile: Modesto A. 'Mitch' Maidique, president, Florida International University
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Week of August 21, 2008
Trade show operators against planned change in Miami Beach Convention Center management
Use of Miami-Dade toll roads dips this year amid poor economic conditions
Top Miami Beach Convention Center pick pledges Basel role will be limited to referrals
Miami seeks entrance into New Market Tax Credit Program that would provide for private investments in low-income areas

UM to shuttle students to home football games at Dolphin Stadium; school official says elimination of Transit rides not a major factor

South Florida residential market should feel effects of Opera Tower ruling
Brickell seats a fourth member on Miami Downtown Development Authority board of directors
ViewPoint: Ideas so head-smacking good that we shouldn't miss them
Profile: Marc A. Berenfeld, chairman, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
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Week of August 14, 2008
Taxable sales in Florida decrease for the first time in about 50 years; Miami-Dade fares slightly better than most in state with help of international business growth
Miami-Dade developers OK with a road impact fee hike, say they 'recognize' large increase in infrastructure costs
Miami-Dade County's Building Department could increase fees to combat dwindling reserves
Big-boxes, Wal-Mart continue to eye 'underserved' downtown Miami

Miami Commissioner Gimenez: Road impact fees should be allowed for transit improvements in urban infill areas

Zoological Society of Florida hopes third candidate the charm for director post
Ethics proposal could address Vizcaya 'voting conflicts'
ViewPoint: Only an independent trust can get county's transit on track
Profile: David S. Evensky, principal and executive vice president of Evensky & Katz
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Week of August 7, 2008
Missouri company lets purchase option on Miami Jai-Alai expire, remains mum on whether lowered slot profit expectations influenced decision
The Related Group and Lubert-Adler Partners sweep up 120 units at a discount at 50 Biscayne; move heralds arrival of vulture firms locally
Miami-Dade County calm in face of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac hubbub
Miami discontinues adding investments to mortgage giants, plans to continue to keep a quarter of investment portfolio with them

Some auto companies put the brakes on leasing operations, move could better market but hurt image-conscious drivers in South Florida

Many banks maintain level of charitable giving to nonprofits despite sour economy
Miami International Airport faring OK as airlines cut flights, increase charges
ViewPoint: This group isn't worth $90,000 – so give 'em a big raise
Profile: Eric M. Soroka, city manager of Aventura
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Week of July 31, 2008
Miami Arena being demolished after years of inactivity; owner says end could come in two weeks
JCPenney has no plans to develop in Midtown Miami before 2010, no future expansion plans in works, company officials say
Ideal scenario: Miami Arena site becomes new home of Florida Marlins, owner says
Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust members not willing to put more money into Orange Line; doubt it will get fed support

Miami commissioners look to put time, place and manner restrictions on demonstrators

Sales pitch: Big money, investment opportunities in South Africa, businesspeople say
Proposed business improvement district to focus on safer, cleaner Coconut Grove
ViewPoint: Once upon a time: Pity those cartoon calendar publishers
Profile: Stephanie Martino-Rizzi, president and director of development, Florida Film Institute
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Week of July 24, 2008
Walmart in downtown Miami? Company confirms discussions have taken place, but says no agreements have been made
Road north of Miami River loses battle for Brickell name, but gains new designation: Avenue of the Americas
Experts: Greater Miami can support new aviation manufacturer
Heyman: companies with bad track records shouldn't be allowed to bid on county projects

Bicentennial Park renovations to cost about $60 million, within norms for 'world-class' park, consultant says

County residents will only have option of voting on handful of charter revisions as commissioners vote against most task force recommendations
Commissioners wary fiduciary responsibility could dissuade future 'trustees'
ViewPoint: South county arts center programs a trouble-filled rerun
Profile: Mitchell Kaplan, founder and owner, Books & Books
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Week of July 17, 2008
Miami in running to get aviation manufacturer, 400-plus jobs
City disposes of business program that catered to women-and-minority-owned businesses; starts neutral small business program
Braman trial: sides argue over economic benefit of new Marlins stadium
Braman: local government officials playing 'shell game' with taxpayer money

Plans to remove marine industry protections from river land-use plan could get washed up

Miami approves $5.9 million payment to firm, moves forward with plans for Museum Park despite pending lawsuit
Vizcayans win in court; have small scuffle with trust over payment of legal fees
ViewPoint: Commission's charter choice is clear: Vote for democracy
Profile: Maria C. Alonso, senior vice president and market development manager, Bank of America, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties; first vice chair, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
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Week of July 10, 2008
County Commissioners: projects not to be tweaked without our consent
Concert-promotion giant Live Nation to operate Miami's Bayfront Park Amphitheater
Miami murals to make comeback in urban core, 35 permits issued via raffle
Metrozoo plans for entertainment center, water park and hotel sliding along

County approves more transit dollars, some wary of being 'taken for a ride'

County procurement process streamlined with focus on landing better contracts
Miami Mart Airport Hotel separates from Sheraton, wants to go in 'different direction'
ViewPoint: Business-government weddings a divorce lawyer's dream
Profile: Loreen M. Chant, president, Johnson & Wales University, North Miami campus
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Week of July 3, 2008
Plans are on track for major private development of four sites at Miami International Airport
Military division permanently establishing, expanding in Homestead
Coral Gables City Commissioners own up to faults, discuss future
Hotel and mixed-use project could provide safety net for Jackson Health System

Tamiami Trail project moves forward, could break ground in October

Consumer-oriented downtown businesses benefit from foreign spenders
Riverfront interest high as open trade with Cuba lingers
ViewPoint: County must cut handcuffs off our 'independent' transit trust
Profile: Robert W. "Bob" Brockway, Chairman,Silver Arrow Group: Mercedes-Benz of Coral Gables, Mercedes-Benz of Cutler Bay, Silver Arrow Collision Center, smart center Coral Gables
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Week of June 26, 2008
Plans for Villa Magna luxury condominiums revived
Soccer stadium gets booted from Orange Bowl site plans
Tri-Rail cuts averted, funding back on track
Current Camillus House shelter hits market, garners interest

Brickellites want more attention from the DDA, look to increase representation on board

Jackson faces major financial hurdles, operation threatened
Aviation stakeholders: Industry needs additional funding, not cuts
ViewPoint: Schools sit on powder keg, and superintendent has a match
Profile: Lynda Bell, mayor of Homestead
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Week of June 19, 2008
Commissioners defer transit fixes until they have more info
Port makes another major deal in attempt to get back in black
City Commission wary of new Jackson community redevelopment agency
Miami commission agrees with Flagstone lease payment extension but with a fee

Stadium negotiations winding down, but no vote set for county

Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust on road to autonomy
MIA to begin using full-body scanners this summer
ViewPoint: County should choke off ballpark's late-inning squeeze play
Profile: Jose R. Mas, President and Chief Executive Officer, MasTec Inc.
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Week of June 12, 2008
Miami Civic Center could get new community redevelopment agency
Camillus looks forward to new shelter after completing land-swap agreement
Shipping companies finally seeing relief for Haiti shipments
Spike in Haitian customs rates hurt Miami River shippers

Realtors diversify, make it in tough market

Masters students attempt to solve Miami's deteriorating downtown
Seaboard Marine signs new lease, plans for expansion in Miami
ViewPoint: Chamber's idea gems a down payment on community legacy
Profile: Richard S. Marcus, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, American Woolen Company
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Week of June 5, 2008
County commission faced with yet another increase in transit consulting fees
Miami-Dade admits it can't keep promises to voters on transit projects
Miami-Dade bond costs not yet rising beyond budget margins
Rising costs, delays cast doubt on port tunnel's future

Greater Miami Chamber presents leadership awards

Trio of commissioners present plans for paying for transit expansion
Federal funding sought for short-sea shipping on Miami River
ViewPoint: Chamber's idea gems a down payment on community legacy
Profile: Donna Shalala, President, University of Miami
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Week of May 29, 2008
Biotech company to set up shop here, create 75 jobs
Marlins close to selecting stadium contractor
MetroZoo, Key Biscayne to get purified reclaimed water
Miami commission gives final nod to panhandling ban after tweaks

Airport noise abatement board on its way back

Vintage costume collection needs a home
Regional planning agency faults Miami on river plan
ViewPoint: Thanks for sticking with us for our next quarter century
Profile: Carlos R. Fernandez-Guzman,Incoming Chairman, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce
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Week of May 22, 2008
Elected office of appraiser granted some independence
In show of confidence, Watson Island project opens 'gallery'
Job creation is key to Omni mall's quest for redevelopment money
Hanger company to move distribution operations

First Amendment rights debated in city panhandling limits

Pet lodging could spell bucks for Miami International Airport
Chamber's Goals Conference ready to draw more than 1,000
ViewPoint: If the Miami River is really dead, why do the bridges go up?
Profile: Wilbert "Tee" Holloway, School board member, district one
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Week of May 15, 2008
Patience for Mercy: Hospital to wait out condo fight
Archdiocese, City of Miami to unite for garage, retail, offices
City gives final vote to ridding river plan of marine industries protections
City looks for fee negotiation with Miami 21 designers

Financial backing strong in high-stakes fight to keep Children's Trust

Business improvement districts not easier to form, but still sought
It takes right stuff to draw young, hip creative industry workers
ViewPoint: Just as mass transit succeeds, officials slam the door on it
Profile: Antonio L. Argiz, Managing Partner of Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra
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Week of May 8, 2008
Suit looms over Tri-rail service cuts
Transportation surtax collections lag by $2.7 million
Bus cuts draw angry response
Citizens Transportation Trust asks: Where's the budget?

County extending mobile home moratorium despite possibility of lawsuits

Planning advisory board supports river's marine industry
Leaders pushing for Miami as hemispheric fashion hub
ViewPoint: Cover-up at school headquarters gets chairman's backing
Profile: W. Allen Morris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Allen Morris Company
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Week of May 1, 2008
Study cites blight, says Omni Community Redevelopment Agency can expand
City of Miami losing patience on Watson Island hotel, marina
Miami, Fort Lauderdale panhandling ordinances have marked differences
Charter jet service preparing to expand into Miami-Dade

Capital improvement office to host building pro forum this month

Panel urges county to prepare for climate change
Give Miami International Airport director more contract control, commissioner says
ViewPoint: Make a profitable investment: upgrade convention center
Profile: Doug Tober, Senior general manager of Miami Beach Convention Center
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Week of April 24, 2008
Deal speeds up work on US 1 to Keys
Extra dollars to upgrade Convention Center backed
Transit agency seeks new fees, fare increases for fiscal recovery
Internet tool to assist businesses in relocation research

Major leases pending, new office building reps say

Miami-Dade County Transit's $72.9 million system to curb fare evasion
State, county incentives seeking to draw new hispanic-owned airline
ViewPoint: City officials walk out on their consciences and the voters
Profile: Ofer Bavly, Consul General of Israel
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Week of April 17, 2008
Brickell Financial Centre's signature tenant set
Panel puts aside promise to voters, OKs rail car buys
Two city commissioners vent over Arscht Center check, then disappear
Braman suit 'undue hardship on taxpayers,' county says

Miami International Airport says it's cleaning up North Terminal mess

City of Miami Commission undecided about mega-plan hearing
No regulatory bumps seen in Caja Madrid buy of City National
ViewPoint: Miami's vast project mega-plan falling apart at the seams
Profile: M. Narendra Kini, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of Miami Children's Hospital
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Week of April 10, 2008
City of Miami advised to revote on global pact
Dade County's Martinez insists ballpark lacks enough votes
Redevelopment district $5.3 million check to arts center remains on hold
Agreement ready for action on police, fire protection for Marlins stadium

Developer puzzled his block omitted from ban on panhandling

Florida Chamber urging passage of research and development grants
Greater Miami Chamber honors technology leaders
ViewPoint: Democracy, Miami-Dade style: Don't let the people vote Miami-Dade
Profile: Lester Sola, Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections, Miami-Dade County Elections
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Week of April 3, 2008
Arts center check isn't in the mail
Citizens panel to reconsider Metrorail car rejection
City sees retail boost in opening Grove storefronts to office use
Plans for water park, family center near completion

Tax base, jobs could be the stakes in river-use debate

Developers seen preventing proliferation of vacant river parcels
Developer selected for Miami International Airport parcels will have to pay $50 million for roadwork
ViewPoint: Despite the talk, Miami’s economic glass is far from empty
Profile: Jorge Gonzalez, Executive vice president, southern region and General manager Miami of Mandarin Oriental
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Week of March 27, 2008
Record number of local visitors, record spending achieved in 2007
MIA entrance getting $500 million retail, hotel boost
FPL customers may be charged to fund new Turkey Point reactors
Brickell landscape and pedestrian project marks DDA's biggest allocation ever

Brickell condos distress grows

Proposal would remove marine industry provisions from new river plan
As Brickell office rates climb, firms give more thought to moving
ViewPoint: Out of principle, Chief Timoney should testify in Lexusgate
Profile: Peter Prieto, chairman of Holland & Knight Litigation Section
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Week of March 20, 2008
Miami-Dade County commission vents plenty, gives nod to rail cars buy
City of Miami putting 'for sale' sign on names of city parks
City of Miami returns Miami 21 land plan revamp to limbo for indefinite stay
Nearly year after county, Miami OKs building mural limits

Closer look at bowl for contamination unlikely to slow start of ballpark

Bond series to cost Miami-Dade County $16 million extra over 16 years
Alvarez notes challenges and successes in turbulent period
ViewPoint: With time off its hands, county can now seek sewer sponsors
Profile: Jorge Rossell, Chairman of the Board of TotalBank
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Week of March 13, 2008
City of Miami, parking agency feel bond pinch
Port of Miami fails to bill Fisher Island $1.2 million for security
Once burned, Miami commissioners vow closer scrutiny of key employee contracts
Rules change on waiving of Vizcaya fees

Property tax change could strap bond program

Some Major League Baseball teams refrain from seeking handouts for new parks
Large crowds can be fleeting for baseball teams in new parks
ViewPoint: Can we still afford Global Agreement amidst bond chaos?
Profile: Catherine Penrod, Chief Executive Officer of Switchboard of Miami
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Week of March 6, 2008
Miami-Dade County ups ante in fight over police for ballpark
Nearly $1B county borrowed faces escalating rates
Broward ruling on severance pay may help fired city attorney's case
Downtown Miami municipal garage users may see higher charges

MIA to offer SunPass payment to customers

Organizations work to make downtown permitting easier
Downtown authority to still push development initiatives
ViewPoint: Public strikes out in ballpark giveaway, but game isn't over
Profile: Adrienne Arsht, Chairman Emerita of TotalBank and Philanthropist
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Week of February 28, 2008
MIA bond costs about to escalate
State of port bleak as cargo business continues drop
Marlins following stadium trend of vastly more seats than parking
Development District buying land to get housing project going

County giving away $540 million in public healthcare

Police offer to deploy cameras, extra patrols to Entertainment District
DayJet opens here, offers flexible service to 45 cities
ViewPoint: Pivotal word in downtown authority's title is 'Development'
Profile: Marcio Cabrera, Chief Executive Officer Of Navarro Discount Pharmacies
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Week of February 21, 2008
Metrorail Makeover: Panel OKs $478M for replacing fleet
No quadrants, city plans all-in-one Miami 21 rollout
Tourism tax funding, parking fees key elements of new stadium deal
Chapman, Dolara cited as shapers of Miami's business landscape

Charter report draws fire with Seijas' claims commission slighted

Council of the Americas challenging Miami's 'Gateway' moniker
Miami-Dade County stalls mobile home park rezoning for 90 days
ViewPoint: The Miami Circle comes full circle, hidden perhaps forever
Profile: Jorge M. Pérez, Founder, chairman and CEO of The Related Group
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Week of February 14, 2008
Miami-Dade public arts program in shambles, auditor says
Hernandez, Sarnoff present dueling mural laws
Omni stakeholders make attempt to snuff crime before it becomes worse
Audit: Management absent from Art In Public Places program

Cultural Affairs office seeks fixes for ngelected program

Commissioner Souto says Museum Park plans rob county
Miami Circle plans move ahead as public input rolls in
ViewPoint: True costs of a stadium soar, questions multiply faster
Profile: Norman Braman, President of Braman Motors
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Week of February 7, 2008
Florida Marlins deal hits parking spaces snag
Knight Foundation making $40 million in arts grants
Adrienne Arsht arts center 'on solid financial footing'
Terms for Museum Park getting look ahead of vote: Chief of cultural affairs says project has reached 'fairly substantial' phase

Election changes could save money, increase voter turnout

Private developments rising at three airports
Analysts project strengthening of Miami retail realty market
ViewPoint: Innovative Knight Foundation arts funding will alter Miami
Profile: Alvio Barrios, President, Nortel, Caribbean and Latin America Region
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Week of January 31, 2008
Miami International Airport cargo up despite rising costs
University of Miami details plans for massive life science park
Miami-Dade County commissioner miffed after manager snuffs procurement oaths proposal
Proposed crane law has construction site shutdown provision

Books & Books backed for airport slot over Miami International Airport staff objections

Miami International Airport passenger count rose 3.7% in 2007
Downtown Development Authority to work fast to replace Nottingham, refocus efforts
ViewPoint: Start construction now – but not on global agreement jobs
Profile: Manny Gonzalez, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Zoological Society of Florida
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Week of January 31, 2008
Miami International Airport cargo up despite rising costs
University of Miami details plans for massive life science park
Miami-Dade County commissioner miffed after manager snuffs procurement oaths proposal
Proposed crane law has construction site shutdown provision

Books & Books backed for airport slot over Miami International Airport staff objections

Miami International Airport passenger count rose 3.7% in 2007
Downtown Development Authority to work fast to replace Nottingham, refocus efforts
ViewPoint: Start construction now – but not on global agreement jobs
Profile: Manny Gonzalez, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Zoological Society of Florida
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Week of January 17, 2008
Miami-Dade seeking new Crosswinds developer
Live Nation set to take over Bayfront amphitheatre
Metrorail Orange line extension to cost Miami-Dade County $13 million more
Final panel report to suggest urban boundary line study

$30 million gift to spark more support, arts center hopes

City vows tougher stance on negligence suits, better risk management
City of Miami refuses to pay for $85,000 museum park study
ViewPoint: $30 million Arsht Center gift must be just the beginning
Profile: Sherri Gutierrez, Vice President and Miami Office Director of Arquitectonica
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Week of January 11, 2008
No stopping resort plans for Watson Island, builder says
Community Redevelopment Agency expansion not seen hurting Miami bond rating
Commissioners to take up Gimenez Miami-Dade County budget preparation proposal
Economic development services live on after City of Miami department's death

Minority community developers promote mixed-income housing

Bond raters note fiscal strains as Miami embarks on big-ticket projects
What's your Miami Circle preference? Park Service wants to know
ViewPoint: House of cards built on voodoo economics cheats the needy
Profile: Octavio Hernandez President and CEO of U.S. Century Bank
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Week of January 4, 2008
Miami eyes vacant sites for park use
City attorney quashes Jungle Island loan funding
City of Miami hiring lawyer to fight for Overtown land given by county
Crosswinds loss wouldn't kill other projects

Dade County asks state to fund $250 million in projects

County's federal agenda bids for a regional hub for Homeland Security, Metrorail expansion aid
Venture capital abundant for good products, pros say
ViewPoint: Don't sign blank check now for incomplete stadium deal
Profile: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Member of Congress, 18th District, Florida
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