Week of February 8, 2001    
Largest Microsoft meeting ever coming to Miami
Enterprise Florida opening trade office in South Africa
Developers contacted by city for Watson Island project
Airport area businesses bloom with flower power
Panel would re-try penny sales tax to ease roads ahead
First wave of public input heard on Bicentennial stadium
Home resales remain impervious to rumors of slowdown

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday 2/9

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Red Zinfandels of California." Friday night wine-tasting is held weekly. No reservations required. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Mayfair House Hotel, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 441-0000.

Saturday 2/10

FLYING ACES CASINO NIGHT
   Miami Museum of Science fundraiser organized by the Patrons features gaming tables and auction prizes. Casual attire. $35. 6:30 p.m. Weeks Air Museum, 14710 SW 128th St. Details: (305) 255-0567.
UDU
   Touring drama, poetry and music performance commissioned by the M-DCC cultural affairs department. $16 & $12. 8 p.m. Joseph Caleb Auditorium, 5400 NW 22nd Ave. Details: (305) 237-3010.
SHARKS: FACT & FANTASY
   Billed as the largest, most comprehensive interactive exhibit about sharks ever mounted. Organized by the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles. Through Sept. 9. $10; $8 for seniors. Miami Museum of Science & Space Planetarium, 3280 S Miami Ave. Details: (305) 646-4200.
FARMERS MARKET
10th annual. Includes free gardening workshop at 9, cooking demo at 10, just for kids area. Saturdays through March 31. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 460-5311.
BUTTERFLY RELEASE
   Make A Wish Foundation and Redland Tropical Gardens present one of the state's largest butterfly releases. With live music and entertainment, flowers, art, plants, jewelry, antiques and fashion. Release at 11 a.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Cauley Square Village, 22400 Old Dixie Hwy. Details: (305) 258-5545.

Sunday 2/11

CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
   Exotic Asian food, arts & crafts, cultural shows, games and prizes. Presented by the Chinese Cultural Foundation & Organization of Chinese Americans. $5; $3. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. M-DCC Kendall, 11011 SW 104th Street. Details: (305) 696-0651 or 279-7137.

Monday 2/12

GOLF TOURNAMENT
   Seventh annual Ryder-Benjamin Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Barry University. 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Blue Monster Course, Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 NW 87th Ave. Details: (305) 899-3191.

Thursday 2/15

STRICTLY SAIL MIAMI
   "Red Carpet Day." Kicking off the 60th Miami International Boat Show and 16th annual Strictly Sail Miami. More than 2,500 exhibitors are expected to show off powerboats, engines, sailboats, electronics and marine accessories. Through Feb. 20. $20. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Details: (305) 531-8410 or sailamerica.com.
BLACK HISTORY SEMINAR
   Speaker: Paul George, historian. A look at Miami's civil rights movement. Organized by the Louis Wolfson II Media History Center. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Program Room, Miami-Dade Public Library, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-15050.
JAM AT MAM
   Featuring music by the New World School of the Arts Big Band. Includes docent-led gallery tours of "Annie Leibovitz: Women," MAM Chocolate Kiss martinis, gourmet snacks. $5; free to members. 5-8:30 p.m. Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-3000.

Friday 2/16

STRICTLY SAIL MIAMI
   First day of the 60th Miami International Boat Show and 16th annual Strictly Sail Miami. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Feb. 19 and noon-7 p.m. Feb. 20. Hours at Sealine Marine & Yachting Center and Miamimarina at Bayside are to 6 p.m. daily. $12; $18 for two-day passes and $10 for a multi-evening pass. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Details: (305) 531-8410 or sailamerica.com.
BERRIES TO WINE
   "Tour of Italy, part 2." Friday night wine-tasting is held weekly. No reservations required. $10. 7-9:30 p.m. Mayfair House Hotel, 3000 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 441-0000.

Saturday 2/17

HEART BALL OF MIAMI
   "A Return to Elegance." 34th annual event, with silent and live auction, cocktails, dinner and dancing. 7-11 p.m. Eden Roc Resort & Spa, 4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 856-1449.
FARMERS MARKET
10th annual. Includes free gardening workshop at 9, cooking demo at 10, just for kids area. Saturdays through March 31. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 460-5311.

Sunday 2/18

HARRISON MARITIME COLLECTION TOUR
   First annual event. Tour of Historical Museum of Southern Florida's off-site antique outboard motor and boat storage facility with President J. Andrew Brian and donor John Harrison Jr. $10; $7 for members. 651 NW 116th Terrace. Details: (305) 375-1628.
   

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