Week of August 29, 2002    
North Miami voters will decide on height exemption tied to 176-acre residential project
Mexican university to offer entrance exams in Spanish, graduate degrees from Coral Gables
Foreign bank assets in Miami-Dade drop $6.7 billion this year
Downtown Coral Gables businesses vote to keep tax as Rouse competitors prepare to open
Puerto Rico tourism projects may boost and compete with South Florida ports
South Florida's service sector catapults women-owned firms
Miami's downtown development agency seeks out-of-state director

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Friday 8/30

MIAMI HOME DESIGN & REMODELING SHOW
   More than 1,200 displays, this event is billed as the only show of its kind open to both the public and trade. Special guest: Jo Ruggiero, TV host, "Homes Across America." Furniture from around the world, new product debuts, seminars, GMC Pro Tour, tropical landscape display. Through Sept. 3. 6-10:30 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 667-9299.
BERRIES TO WINE
   "Wine Tour of France." 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 8/31

PIONEER DAYS
   28th annual Labor Day weekend celebration with arts & crafts, exhibits, Civil War encampments & demos, period weeding, gospel singing. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily through Sept. 2. Pioneer Florida Museum & Village, Gravel Road, Dade City. Details: (352) 567-0262.
CAR & BOAT AUCTION
   Preview at 8 a.m. Wide selection of vehicles. $100 refundable, cash only. 9 a.m. Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, 2236 NW Miami Court. Details: (305) 573-4200.
MIAMI HOME DESIGN & REMODELING SHOW
   More than 1,200 displays. Noon-10:30 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 667-9299.

Sunday 9/1

MANGO KINGS
   Seventh annual benefit for Food for Life Network. Gourmet foods, desserts, wines, entertainment. $75. 7-10:30 p.m. Turnberry's Ocean Club, 18501 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles. Details: (305) 933-6500.
MIAMI HOME DESIGN & REMODELING SHOW
   More than 1,200 displays. Noon-10:30 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 667-9299.
LAUGH FEST ON LABOR DAY
   McCall Enterprises presents comedians Mike Epps, Alex Thomas, Al Johnson, Pierre, Mike Bonner and Marvin Dixon. $28.50-$38.50. 8 p.m. James L. Knight Center, 400 SE Second Ave. Details: (305) 372-4633.

Monday 9/2

MIAMI HOME DESIGN & REMODELING SHOW
   More than 1,200 displays. Noon-7:30 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 667-9299.

Tuesday 9/3

MIAMI HOME DESIGN & REMODELING SHOW
   More than 1,200 displays. 6-10:30 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. Details: (305) 667-9299.

Wednesday 9/4

PROJECT EXHIBITION
   "The Living Traditions of Coconut Grove: Work of the University of Miami Initiative for Urban & Social Ecology." 6-8 p.m. Lowe Art Museum, 1301 Stanford Drive, University of Miami, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 284-3438.

EXHIBIT

   "The Illustration of the Flora & Fauna of Cuba." Emilio Cueto, curator. Through Jan. 19. Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 101 W Flagler St. (305) 375-1492.

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