Week of April 4, 2002    
Louisville candidate ready to take over Miami's new performing arts center
Sale of 6 acres for downtown Miami mixed-use project falls through
Best use for prime property in Miami's arts district still up for discussion
Tri-county economic pact awaits OK from Broward agency
Rep. Lacasa bids again to revamp county government in legislature
Plans for aquatic center at arena raise interest at City Hall
Homestead finally attracts spring training of sports

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 4/4

INTERNATIONAL HUSTLE & SALSA COMPETITION
   Through April 7. Radisson Deauville Resort, 6701 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (954) 927-9010.

Friday 4/5

METROPOLITAN MIAMI FLOWER SHOW
   Preview party. $25. 6:30-9 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive. Details: (305) 667-3233.
BERRIES TO WINE
   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 4/6

BABY FAIRE 2002
   Now in fifth year, exhibitors offer parents displays of more than 100 products for child care. Features include musical productions of Pinocchio and Pocahontas, family kick boxing and hourly baby derby races. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7311.
METROPOLITAN MIAMI FLOWER SHOW
   Lectures, plant sales, meditation garden, youth flower show exhibits. $7; $5 in advance. 6:30-9 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive. Details: (305) 667-3233.
MARCH OF DIMES WALK AMERICA 2002
   Registration at 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Peacock & Myers Park, Coconut Grove, 2820 McFarland Road. Details: (305) 477-1192.
BLACK & WHITE SCHOLARSHIP BALL
   Presented by Florida Memorial College's Caribbean & International Student Association. Keynote speaker: Winston Barnes, news & public affairs director, WAVS 1170 AM. 6 p.m. Alexander Hotel, 5225 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 626-3142.

Sunday 4/7

BABY FAIRE 2002
   Second day features include musical productions and hourly baby derby races. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 673-7311.
METROPOLITAN MIAMI FLOWER SHOW
   Lectures, plant sales, meditation garden, youth flower show exhibits. $7; $5 in advance. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Coconut Grove Convention Center, 2700 S Bayshore Drive. Details: (305) 667-3233.

Wednesday 4/10

TOAST TO CAT NETWORK
   Cocktail party and silent auction to benefit efforts to care for stray and homeless cats in South Florida. $45; $40 in advance. 6:30-9 p.m. Country Club of Coral Gables. Details: (786) 293-4784.

Friday 4/12

WINE FESTIVAL
   "The Biltmore Great South Florida Wine Festival." Benefits United Way & South Miami Hospital Foundation. Through April 14. Event costs vary from $65 to $350; $1,500 for foursome in Winemakers Golf Classic event. Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 913-3164.
BERRIES TO WINE
   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 TOURNAMENT
   "Guardianship Program of Dade County Golf Classic." Benefits the Guardianship Program of Dade County. 12:30 p.m. Country Club of Miami. Details: (305) 592-7642.

Saturday 4/13

FUNDRAISER
   "Celebrating 21 Years of Building Leaders." With salute to Lemuel Ramos. Benefits Aspira of Florida. 7:30 p.m. Hotel Sofitel Miami, 5800 Blue Lagoon Drive. Details: (305) 576-8494.
   

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