Week of August 15, 2002    
Convention bureau reserves meeting, hotel space for '04, '05 Microsoft events
South Florida percolates to top ranks of coffee-import industry
Ripley's, Swerdlow teaming up to propose Miami aquarium attraction
Legislative delegations need to adopt regional focus to gain power, leaders say
National, global branding efforts next for InternetCoast initiative
Broward at decision day on 3-county, business-development pact
Seeing broad impact, Sierra Club may back Miami-Dade transportation tax

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Thursday 8/15

ALL OVER HAULOVER
   2002 United Way of Miami-Dade campaign kickoff. Plant 100 palms, refurbish five dunes, install 9-station vita course, repair 25 and build 20 new picnic tables, paint 11 lifeguard stations. More than 3,000 are expected to attend. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Haulover Beach Park, 10800 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 646-7119.
JAM AT MAM
   Downtown happy hour with optional gallery tours. $5. 5-8:30 p.m. Courtyard, Miami Art Museum, 101 W Flagler St. Details: (305) 375-3000.

Friday 8/16

SUMMER SOIREE
   Fundraiser to benefit Switchboard of Miami. $10. 6-8 p.m. Capital Grille, 444 Brickell Ave. Details: (305) 358-1640.
SWINGING ON THE GRAPEVINE
   Wines from around the world, culinary creations, music by Flashpoint. Benefits the Deering Estate Foundation. $120 & $60; $100 & $45 for members. 6 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 235-5858.
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.

Wednesday 8/21

SUMMER PROGRESSIVE DINNER
   Promotional event to raise funds for a Coconut Grove dining guide. Features 7-courses at 7 famous dining establishments. Space limited. RSVP. $35. 7 p.m.-midnight. Senore Frog's Cantina, 3480 Main Hwy. Details: (305) 441-6409.

Friday 8/23

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 8/24

COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION
   "Andrew 10 Years Later: A Celebration." Speaker: Max Mayfield, National Hurricane Center. Learn how to prepare for future storms. Music by Ed Calle. $3; $2 for children. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 235-1668, ext. 225.

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