Week of January 24, 2002   
Buyer hopes to raze 550 Brickell for residential with offices
Last-minute bookings launch trend for planes, ships and hotel business
High-rise apartments could continue steps toward downtown Kendall
Executives for nonprofits, businesses see benefit from joint thrust
Sports authority OKs loan for Grand Prix race downtown
Biotech, software interests take place of dot.coms at venture capital forum
Downtown agency re-elects three to board, one seat open

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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

VIENNA OPERA BALL
   2001 Pink & Blue Gala. "Celebrating 100 Years of Embracing Children, Inspiring Lives." Benefits the Children's Home Society. $300-$1,000. 7 p.m. Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, 3251 S Miami St.
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.

Sunday 1/27

MIAMI ANTIQUE TOY, DOLL & COLLECTIBLES SHOW
   Now in its 21st year. $3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Miami Airport Marriott, 1201 NW LeJeune Road. Details: (305) 446-4488.
HAITIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
   Music, arts, crafts, folklore, fashion & food. Presented by the Archdiocese of Miami. 4 p.m. St. Mary's Cathedral, 7525 NW Second Ave. Details: (305) 762-1180.

Monday 1/28

NATIONS IN BLOOM
   "National Liveable Cities." Speaker: Vivian Donnell Rodriguez, director. Miami-Dade Park & Recreation. 7:30 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 233-5858.

Friday 2/1

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL MAP FAIR
   Programs, lectures, expert opinions, antique maps for sale by top dealers. Keynote address by David M. Rumsey, collector & Internet expert. Through 3. Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 445-8066.

Saturday 2/2

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.
GALA FOR HOPE
   "A Venetian Bal Masque." Presented by the National Parkinson Foundation. Black tie; masks optional. $300 and $500. Cocktails at 6:30 and dinner at 8 p.m. Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour Shop, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 243-3981.
HEART BALL OF MIAMI
   Special Guest: Dr. Sean Kenniff, WFOR health reporter. Dinner, dancing & live auction. $500. 8:30 p.m. Sheraton Bal Harbour Shop, 9701 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (954) 772-8100.
   

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