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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SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday 10/19

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wine Tour of Italy." 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.
GOLF FOR A CURE
   Benefit for Cancer Link. 11 a.m. lunch; 1 p.m. tee-off. $160; $50 for dinner only. Don Shula's Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes. Details: (305) 243-9088.
OKTOBERFEST
   Music, children's activities, giant beer tent. Benefits New World Festival Inc. 4-11 p.m. Ponce Circle Park, Ponce de Leon Boulevard between Palmero and Sevilla avenues. Details: (305) 774-1883.

Saturday 10/20

MONSTER MASH
   Costume party fundraiser. $50; $40 in advance. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 893-6211.
OKTOBERFEST
   Music, children's activities, giant beer tent. Benefits New World Festival Inc. Noon-11 p.m. Ponce Circle Park, Ponce de Leon Boulevard between Palmero and Sevilla avenues. Details: (305) 774-1883.

Sunday 10/21

OKTOBERFEST
   Music, children's activities, giant beer tent. Benefits New World Festival Inc. Noon-10 p.m. Ponce Circle Park, Ponce de Leon Boulevard between Palmero and Sevilla avenues. Details: (305) 774-1883.

Tuesday 10/23

THE SHOPPING BENEFIT
   More than 70 nonprofits sell tickets for special savings at 4 Bloomingdale's locations in South Florida, including Miami store, 8778 SW 136th St. Details: (305) 252-6234.

Wednesday 10/24

DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE 2001
   "Architecture of Night." Lecture by Brown's Dietrich Neumann. 6:30 p.m. University of Miami School of Architecture, 1312 Miller Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-5002.

Thursday 10/25

DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE 2001
   "Industrial Design." Speaker: Christoper Mount, Parsons School of Design. Recent designs in the auto industry. 7 p.m. The Wolfsonian FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 535-2616.
ARC BENEFIT
   Association for Retarded Citizens South Florida's annual president's reception and appreciation evening. 6-8 p.m. Sheraton Biscayne Bay Ballroom, 495 Brickell Ave. Details: (305) 759-8500.
FUNDRAISER
   Benefit for Schweitzer Hospital in Haiti. $50. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tap-Tip Restaurant, 819 Fifth St., Miami Beach. Details: (941) 752-1525.

Friday 10/26

HOWLING BASH
   First annual event organized by the Wild Bunch of the Zoological Society of Florida for Metrozoo. Bar, hors d'oeuvres, music, dancing. RSVP. $40; $25 for members. 8:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Details: (305) 255-5551, ext. 117.
BERRIES TO WINE
   "California: Mario Andretti Vineyards." 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 10/27

HOLIDAY FAIR
   Jewelry, arts & crafts, collectibles, art, plants, books, ceramics, door prizes & raffles. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. First Church of North Miami Congregational, 1200 NE 135th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 891-5286.

Sunday 10/28

TAKE A SEAT
   Plaques for seats in Miami City Ballet theater are awarded contributors of $5,000 or more. 11 a.m. & 6 p.m. Roca Center, 2200 Liberty Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 929-7000, ext. 1411.
BOOK FAIR & PRESENTATION
   Books for sale. UM-based architect Kenneth Treister is featured guest at this annual event, speaking in a building he designed. A Design + Architecture 2001 event. $5. 7:30 p.m. Gumenick Chapel, Temple Israel of Greater Miami, 137 NE 19th St. Details: (305) 573-5900.
   

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