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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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 11/8

MIAMI LIFE SAVEURS
   Culinary samples of foods from across the US. Benefits Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund. $75; $100 at the door. Baleen at Grove Isle Resort, 4 Grove Isle Drive, Coconut Grove. Details (305) 529-3700.
CRAFT SHOW & SALE
   Presented by the Southern Handcraft Society of Pembroke Pines. Wine & cheese preview. $3. 6-9 p.m. Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Details: (954) 436-1463.
BEAUX ARTS RECEPTION
   Holiday showcase cocktail reception. $40. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.

Friday 11/9

BEAUX ARTS HOLIDAY TABLE SHOWCASE
   Featuring more than 30 decorated tables. $15. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lowe Art Museum grounds, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.
GALA FUNDRAISER
   "Building on a Dream." Dr. David M. Walters International Pediatric Hall of Fame Gala is presented by the Miami Children's Hospital Foundation Community Council. Black tie. $300 & $600. 6:30 p.m. cocktails; 8 p.m. dinner. Hotel Inter-Continental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza. Details: Ann Lyons, (305) 666-2889.
CRAFT SHOW & SALE
   Presented by the Southern Handcraft Society of Pembroke Pines. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Details: (954) 436-1463.
BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wines of Australia." 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.
FUNDRAISING BANQUET
   Presented by the Joe Roach Minority Junior Golf Foundation. $40. 7 p.m. Miami Springs Golf & Country Club, 650 Curtiss Parkway, Miami Springs. Details: (305) 882-1918.

Saturday 11/10

A SALUTE TO TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
   Liam Tige, Shiv Shakti Dancers, Corocrite Ujama folk performers, Caribbean food court, storytelling, carnival characters, workshops, seminars, screenings. Includes 6 p.m. parade and 8 p.m. concert. $15, $10 & $5. Noon-midnight. Wertheim Performing Arts Center, FIU University Park Campus, 10910 SW 17th St. Details: (305) 374-2199.
BEAUX ARTS HOLIDAY TABLE SHOWCASE
   More than 30 decorated tables. $15; $40 for 2-4 p.m. mother-daughter tea. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.
FOUNDERS BALL
   Barry University benefit. Honoring Monsignor Brian O. Walsh and marking the 40th anniversary of Operation Pedro Pan. 7 p.m. Mandarin Oriental Hotel, 601 Brickell Key Drive. Details: (305) 899-3185.
CRAFT SHOW & SALE
   Presented by the Southern Handcraft Society of Pembroke Pines. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Pines Recreation Center, 7400 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines. Details: (954) 436-1463.

Sunday 11/11

BEAUX ARTS HOLIDAY TABLE SHOWCASE
   Features more than 30 decorated tables. Noon-5 p.m. Benefits the Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.

Wednesday 11/14

LUNCHEON & SHOW
   Annual Angels of Mercy luncheon and fashion show to benefit Mercy Hospital. Featuring the latest designs by Gabriella Arango Couture. $60. Noon. Renaissance Ballrooms, Big 5 Country Club, 600 SW 92nd Ave. Details: (305) 285-2711.
STAR CHEFS & WINE EXTRAVAGANZA
   Presented by Carnival Cruise Lines to benefit the March of Dimes. $100; $75 & $125 with VIP reception in advance. 7:30 p.m. Hotel Inter-Continental Miami, 100 Chopin Plaza. Details: (305) 477-1192.

Thursday 11/15

JAM AT MAM
   Derek Cintron & Jim Camacho Band, Tartini martinis, optional gallery tours. $5. 5-8:30 p.m. Miami Art Museum Courtyard, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-3000.
GOLDEN PALM GIFT MARKET
   Junior League of Miami fundraiser starts with "Premiere Under the Palms," with all merchants open. $45. 7-10 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive. Details: (306) 476-3183.
BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU PARTY
   With special menu, music. 6 p.m.-midnight. Greenstreet Cafe, 3469 Main Hwy. Details: (305) 444-0244.

Friday 11/16

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Ports & Wines of the Douro." 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.
GOLDEN PALM GIFT MARKET
   "Women's day" presented by Burdines as Junior League of Miami fundraiser continues. $7. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive. Details: (306) 476-3183.

Saturday 11/17

HARVEST FESTIVAL
   Crafts, historical reenactments, antiques, music, foods. Sponsor by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dade County Fair & Expo center, Coral Way at Southwest 112th Avenue. Details: (305) 375-1492.
POWER OF LOVE GALA
   Presented by the Health Foundation of South Florida to benefit the Schiff Liver Institute at UM Jackson Memorial Hospital. $350. 7 p.m. Ritz-Carlton, 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 374-7200.
GOLDEN PALM GIFT MARKET
   "Family day" presented by My Gym and South Florida Parenting for Junior League of Miami. $7. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive. Details: (306) 476-3183.

Sunday 11/18

HARVEST FESTIVAL
   Second day. Crafts, historical reenactments, antiques, music, foods. Sponsor by the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dade County Fair & Expo center, Coral Way at Southwest 112th Avenue. Details: (305) 375-1492.
GOLDEN PALM GIFT MARKET
   "Appraisal Day" featuring experts from Sloan's for the Junior League of Miami. $7. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive. Details: (306) 476-3183.

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