Week of MAY 9, 2002    
Miami-Dade seeks to block state assistance for firm moving to Broward
Third Publix, retail, restaurants due in $70 million west Brickell center
Prospects for One Brickell Square sale auspicious, say area brokers
Developer contracts $3.5 million site for rental east of Brickell
Despite increasing terrorism at home, Israeli trade mission heading to Florida
Dollar incentives seen needed to refuel Miami-Dade's film industry
Donald Trump just one of many players in popularity of northern Miami Beach

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 5/9

INN KEY AWARDS LUNCHEON & EXPO
   The Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association holds its 8th annual awards luncheon and business exposition under the banner "A Celebration of Life: Honoring our industry's service employees." $30. 11 a.m. Fontainebleau Hilton, 4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: Cherry, (305) 531-3553.
WATERFEST 2002
   Earthman Lanny Smith & the Planet Earth Project in concert. Co-sponsors are North Miami Beach Public Services Department and South Florida Water Management District. RSVP. 7 p.m. North Miami Beach Performing Arts Theatre, 17051 NE 19th Ave. Details: (305) 919-3756.
EURO DAY CONCERT
   Marking the 52nd anniversary of the founding of the European Union following World War II. Presented in conjunction with the Miami European Union Center. $5. 7:30 p.m. First Methodist Church of Coral Gables, 356 Coral Way, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 364-0099.

Friday 5/10

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.
A MUSICAL MONTAGE
   Presented by county parks to showcase persons with disabilities. Art exhibit & reception at 7 p.m. RSVP. $5; $4 in advance. Manuel Artime Theater, 900 SW First St. Details: (305) 461-7201, ext. 221.

Friday 5/10

2002 AFRICANDO ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL
   African and Caribbean music, dancers, storytellers and art exhibits. Through May 12. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Bayfront Park, 301 N Biscayne Blvd. Details: (305) 358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com.

Saturday 5/11

MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT
   "Annual Friends Dinner & Silent Auction." The Shore Club, Miami Beach. Details: Cindy Brown, (305) 576-4350.

Tuesday 5/14

MIRACLE MAKERS LUNCHEON
   Fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. $75. 11 a.m. Ritz Carlton, 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 644-0066, ext. 242.

Wednesday 5/15

CHAMBER SOUTH TOURNAMENT
   Shotgun start at 1 p.m., awards at 6 p.m. Sponsored by Chamber South's Military Affairs Committee. $200. 11:30 a.m. Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 NW 87th Ave. Details: (305) 592-2000.

Thursday 5/16

SUMMER AUCTION SPREE
   Music by Jeff Zavac & Friends, hor d'oeuvres and dinner buffet. Benefits the Association for Retarded Citizens South Florida. $20. 5:45 p.m. Sheraton Biscayne Bay, 495 Brickell Ave. Details: Tonja, (305) 759-8500.
JAM at MAM
   Downtown networker this month features DJ Snowhite. Atomic Orange & Blue Martinis. Optional docent-led tours of "Matta in America." $5. Courtyard, Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-3000.

Friday 5/17

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.
FISHING TOURNAMENT
   First annual CREW-Miami Falke Invitational Dolphin Fishing Tournament. Benefits A Women's Place and CREW. 7 a.m. Coral Reef Yacht Club, 2484 S Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Details: Gayle Bainbridge, (305) 447-8600.

Sunday 5/19

CROQUET & CROQUETAS
   Presented by the Tropees of the Historical Museum of Southern Florida. $40; $30 for members. 5-8 p.m. Fairchild Gardens, 10901 Old Cutler Road. Details: (305) 375-1492.
ISLANDS IN THE PARK
   A day of Caribbean music, food, family and fun! Featuring Byron Lee & the Dragonaires, Traffik, Bunji Garlin, Tradewinds, Burning Flames and others. Noon-8 p.m. Details: (305) 358-7550 or bayfrontparkmiami.com.
   

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