Week of October 24, 2002    
Bigger cranes, deeper channel can attract largest ships, more cargo to Port of Miami
Federal agency freezes $30 million in credit to Miami
Aviation consultants may be brought in to evaluate impact of Miami-Dade's airports, need for new routes
With produce profits wilting, Miami-Dade growers turn to tree farming
Biotech industries will be able to benefit from tax credits, relocation incentives under Florida's new designation
Mexicans replacing South Americans as buyers of South Florida's luxury condos
34 Florida delegates heading to Ecuador to lobby for trade headquarters for Western Hemisphere

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 10/24

THE WORLD OF COLOR
   Fundraiser for Dolphin Aid. Presentation of hand-made porcelain, raffle drawing. 6:30 p.m. The Marroccolis penthouse, No. 2902, 3801 NE 207th St. Details: (305) 377-8861.
JEWISH BOOK FAIR
   Selected dates through Nov. 13. Initial event features Michael B. Oren and Judge A. Jay Cristol. 7:30 p.m. University of Miami Faculty Club, 1550 Brescia Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 271-9000, ext. 268.

Friday 10/25

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.
HALLOWEEN ON THE GREEN
   10th annual Green Golf Classic to benefit the child development center at South Miami Hospital. 12:30 p.m. Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 NW 87th Ave. Details: (786) 662-5222.

Saturday 10/26

WALK FAR FOR NAAR
   Fundraiser to benefit autism research. 9 a.m. Crandon Park, Key Biscayne. Details: (800) 610-6227.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY FAIR
   Jewelry, arts & crafts, ornaments, plants, baked goods. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. First Church of North Miami Congregational, 1200 NE 135th St., North Miami. Details: (305) 891-5286.

Monday 10/28

TRI-RAIL JOB FAIR
   Representatives include Broward government, Applied Card Systems, Account Alliance, South Florida Commuter Services, Wackenhutt. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Opa-locka Station, 480 Ali Bab Ave., Opa-locka. Details: (954) 730-7730.

Wednesday 10/30

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF Miami
   The 8th annual "Person of the Year" awards dinner will honor Donna Shalala, president of the University of Miami. RSVP by 10/23. $250. 7 p.m. Radisson Mart Plaza Hotel, 711 NW 72nd Ave. Details: (305) 446-9910.
VOICES FOR CHILDREN FOUNDATION
   8th annual Halloween award luncheon. Honorees include Joni Goodman, executive director, Guardian Ad Litem Vollunteer Advocacy Program. $100. JW Marriott, 1111 Brickell Ave. Details: (305) 638-6861.

Friday 11/1

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.
BLUE & WHITE CLASSIC
   Blue and White Monster courses, refreshments, awards diner and auction. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami & Mentoring Resource Center. Doral Golf Resort & Spa, 4400 NW 87th Ave. Details: (305) 644-0066.
HALLOWEEN ON THE MILE
   Trick or treat at stores, scavenger hunt, costume contest. 4-7 p.m. Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 569-0311.

Saturday 11/2

BUG BALL
Custome party and fundraiser with music, dancing on garden terrace, foods, drinks, raffle, silent auction. Special guest: David Dermer, mayor, Miami Beach. $15. 8 p.m. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive. Details: (305) 673-7256.

Thursday 11/7

CONCERN AWARDS
   Presented by the Health Foundation of South Florida. Speaker: Katie Harmon, Miss America 2002. $45. 11:30 a.m. Kovens Conference Center, FIU Biscayne Bay Campus, 3000 NE 151st St., North Miami. Details: (305) 374-7200.

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