Week of June 8, 2000   
Tri-county transportation thrust seen short of unity
River dredging next needs county pact for land parcel
Chamber told 'record of success' needed for secretariat
Miami sets the pace in Florida, say market reports
Apartment rates, supply and demand on rise countywide
Expanding e-market in spotlight at customs symposium
Doran Jason to put 6 office buildings in Airport West
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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 6/8

COCKTAILS @ ALFRED I's
   Monthly happy hour features live music, cocktails, gourmet snacks, door prizes, networking. Free. 5-7:30 p.m. The Alfred I. Dupont Building, 169 E Flagler St. Details: (305) 577-8171.
FLORIDA MAIN STREET 101
   Basic training workshop on revitalizing communities, organized by Downtown Miami Mainstreet. Four sessions cover organization, design, promotion & economic restructuring. $10 each or $30 for all four. Today and Friday. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami. Details: Dawn Terrick, (305) 577-8171.
CAPTAINS' GALA
   Reception and dinner for OpSail Miami. Limited to 500 guests. Featuring Walter Cronkite as chairman of the National Maritime Historical Society Educational Initiative. Entertainment by US Coast Guard ensemble and American Wind Symphony Chamber Group. $200. Port of Miami Terminal 12, 1015 North America Way. Details: (305) 372-1950.
ANTIQUE BOAT FESTIVAL
   Antique and classic powerboats, sailboats and replicas. Held in conjunction with OpSail. Through June 10. Sealine Marina & Yachting Center, Marriott Biscayne Bay, 1633 N Bayshore Drive. Details: Steve Reoch, (305) 377-3625.
AWARDS LUNCHEON
   Award presentations, auction and raffle to benefit Amigos de SER. 10:45 a.m. aboard Imagination, Terminal 9, Port of Miami. Details: (305) 649-7500, ext. 115.
HISTORY TOUR
   "Magical History Bus Video Tour," organized by the Louis Wolfson II Media History Center. Reservations requested. $15. 4 & 6 p.m. Miami-Dade Public Library, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-1505.

Friday 6/9

FLORIDA MAIN STREET 101
   Second day of basic training on revitalizing communities, organized by Downtown Miami Mainstreet. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami. Details: Dawn Terrick, (305) 577-8171.
BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wines for summer." Friday night wine-tasting series continues. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Mutiny Hotel, 2951 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 441-6409.
GABLESTAGE GOLF CLASSIC
   Third annual fund-raiser for GableStage theater. 8 a.m. shotgun tee-off. $125 & up. Biltmore Golf Course, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-1116.

Saturday 6/10

THE PARADE OF SAIL BRUNCH
   OpSail grand finale led by US military ships leaves Government Channel and goes up the Miami Beach coast enroute to Norfolk, VA. Select audience is invited to view and d/spa Casual dress. $200. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Smith & Wollensky, 1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 372-1950.
METRORAIL TOUR OF GREATER MIAMI
   Organized by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, with Paul George as guide. Covers 20 miles. $15; $10 for members, plus $1.25 rail fare. 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Dadeland South Station. Details: (305) 375-1492.
CAR & BOAT AUCTION
   Miami Salvation Army benefit for Adult Rehabilitation Center featuring locally donated vehicles. Inspection at 8 a.m. Auction at 9 a.m. Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 2236 NW Miami Ct. Details: (305) 573-4200.
PRESENTATION
   "Professional Grooming Secrets: Phalaenopsis & Paphiopedilums." $15; $12 for members. 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Bonnet House, 900 N Birch Road, Ft. Lauderdale. Details: Stacey Hyers, (954) 563-5393, ext. 135.

Friday 6/16

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Tour of Italy, part 2." Friday night wine-tasting series continues. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Mutiny Hotel, 2951 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 441-6409.

Saturday 6/17

FEAST AMONG THE GRAPES
   South Florida's premier wine-tasting culinary event features vintage domestic and imported wines with food from South Florida's top restaurants and caterers. Live auction. music, entertainment and dancing. A fund-raiser for the Diabetes Research Institute. $75. 8 p.m. Eden Roc Resort & Spa, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (954) 964-4040.
PRESENTATION
   "Orchid History & Mystery: Vandaceous Alliance & miscellaneous species." $15; $12 for members. 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Bonnet House, 900 N Birch Road, Ft. Lauderdale. Details: Stacey Hyers, (954) 563-5393, ext. 135.


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