Week of January 17, 2002   
Developer, hotelier eye One Miami
Fortune buys $5.6 million parcel for Brickell retail center
Tri-county leaders stress importance of regional transportation authority, combined funds
Downtown-Miami Beach transit link nears stamp of approval
School reorganization due later this month, new superintendent says
After fall budget cuts, county delegation wary of legislative wish list
Miami currency exchange agents waiting for euro to come to them

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday 1/18

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wines of Uruguay." 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 1/19

JACKSON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
   "Gala 2002: Le Club." Jackson Memorial Foundation at the UM/Jackson Memorial Medical Center presents this black-tie event featuring continuous dancing and an after-hours casino. $500-$25,000. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 585-7260.
BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL
   Annual art showcase in 51st year, this is Miami's oldest juried show. Sponsored by Union Planters Bank. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Grounds, Lowe Art Museum, 1312 Miller Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.
75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
   The St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Community. Dinner, concert, dancing. Music by the 25-piece Hellenic & Near Eastern Musical Society Ensemble. $100. 7 p.m. Miami Airport Hilton, 5100 Blue Lagoon Drive. Details: (305) 854-2922.
STARRY NIGHT AT MOCA
   Fundraiser for the Victory School for Children with autism. Exhibit tour, dining, dancing, silent auction and tribute. $125. Museum of Contemporary Art, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 466-1142.

Saturday 1/19

FARMERS MARKET
   The 11th Coral Gables Farmers Market At Merrick Park will be presented every Saturday through March 30 by the City of Coral Gables. Local growers, bakeries, specialty foods and florists participate. Free gardening workshop at 9 a.m., cooking demonstration at 10 a.m. Children's activity, hosted by Books & Books at 11 a.m. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. In front of Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Details: (305) 460-5311.

Sunday 1/20

BEAUX ARTS FESTIVAL
   Final day. Miami's oldest juried show. Sponsored by Union Planters Bank. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Grounds, Lowe Art Museum, 1312 Miller Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3535.
PRO PLAYER STADIUM FOUNDATION
   "Run Against Drugs." Now in 6th year. Features 10K and 5K runs plus a Kids Fun Run. $26; $21 in advance. 7:30 a.m. Olympia Gym, 20335 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, and Pro Player Stadium, 2269 NW 199th St. Details: (305) 623-6286 or splitsecondtiming.com.

Tuesday 1/22

DISTINGUISHED VISITING CHEF DINNER
   Guest: Philippe Ruiz, La Palme d'Or, Biltmore. Presented as a benefit by Johnson & Wales, 1701 NE 127th St., North Miami. Reservations required. $65. 6:30 p.m. Bay Harbor Inn, 9601 E Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands. Details: (305) 892-7551.

Thursday 1/24

2002 WALK TO CURE DIABETES
   Kick-off luncheon. Speakers: Roberto Tejidor, CEO, Pan American Hospital, and D. Wayne Brackin, CEO, South Miami Hospital. RSVP by Jan. 17. Noon-1:30 p.m. Hilton Miami Airport & Tower, 5101 Blue Lagoon drive. Details: Aly Rivery, (800) 925-5533.

Friday 1/25

BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wines 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.
YMCA SENIOR PGA TOUR
   "Spend a day of golf with the masters of the game" to benefit the Chip in Fore Children campaign. $75. Crandon Park Golf Course, Key Biscayne. Details: (305) WOW-YMCA, ext. 138.

Saturday 1/26

MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND
   First of a new monthly series features "The Curse of the Nile Lotus." RSVP by Jan. 18. $190; $280 double. Miami River Inn, 118 SW South River Drive. Details: (305) 325-0045.
FARMERS MARKET
   The 11th Coral Gables Farmers Market At Merrick Park will be presented every Saturday through March 30 by the City of Coral Gables. Local growers, bakeries, specialty foods and florists participate. Free gardening workshop at 9 a.m., cooking demonstration at 10 a.m. Children's activity, hosted by Books & Books at 11 a.m. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. In front of Coral Gables City Hall, 405 Biltmore Way. Details: (305) 460-5311.

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