Week of November 14, 2002     
1,800-plus jobs are offshoot of Miami-Dade's new transit tax, expanded services
Securing hemispheric meeting energizes Miami's free trade campaign
Miami plans to seek state OK to offer tax breaks to condo developers
Howard Hughes' legacy moves local builder into upscale market
Chicago developer buys high-rise, looks to lower Brickell prices
Broward, Miami-Dade economic development agencies meet, but non-compete pact remains elusive
Homestead NASCAR weekend may generate South Florida's largest sports-related impact

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HEALTH

Thursday 11/14

CANCER SUPPORT
   Support group for those with cancer and their families meets every Thursday. 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel, Baptist Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami. Call (305) 596-6572.

Saturday 11/16

AARP DRIVING CLASS
   AARP's "55 Arrive Alive", course for drivers 55 and older will meet on Saturdays through Nov. 23rd. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Baptist Medical Plaza at Westchester Health Resource Center, 8840 Bird Road. Participants must attend both sessions. Call (305) 382-6293.

Monday 11/18

HEPATITIS PROGRAM
   "ABC's of Hepatitis", topic of free program for adults 55 and older. 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the Homestead Hospital, 160 NW 13th St., Homestead. Registration required. Call (305) 412-8700.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS
   Free blood pressure screenings available every third Monday of the month. 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Main lobby, Baptist Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Drive No appointment necessary. (305) 596-6534.
RESOLVE SUPPORT
   Resolve, support group for those experiencing infertility, meets on the third Monday of each month. 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Women's Health Resource Center, in the Baptist Medical Arts Bldg., first floor, 8950 N. Kendall Drive, Miami. Call (305) 598-5981.

Tuesday 11/19

CHERISH SUPPORT
   Cherish, a support group for adoptive and potential adoptive families meets on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Women's Health Resource Center, Baptist Medical Arts Bldg., first floor, 8950 N. Kendall Dr., Miami. Call (305) 598-5981.

Thursday 11/21

HEALTH SCREENING
   Aventura Medical Center will conduct blood pressure checks and have informational materials available. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Bloomigdale's/Burdines Court, Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd., Aventura. Call (305) 933-5572.
KIDS AND DRUGS
   "Kids and drugs: What parents need to know", program will discuss how to prevent drug use, signs and treatment and more. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the auditorium, Baptist Children's Hospital, 8900 N. Kendall Drive, Miami. Cost $5. RSVP: (305) 412-8700.
HEALTH FAIR
   UM School of Medicine marks Diabetes month with Community Health Fair. Event will feature educational lectures, free blood pressure screenings, door prizes, a meter exchange and more. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami School of Medicine, 1450 NW 10th Ave., Miami. Call (305) 243-4853.
BOSOM BUDDIES
   Breast cancer support group meets the third Thursday of each month. 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Women's Health Resource Center, Medical Arts Building, first floor, Baptist Hospital, 8950 N. Kendall Drive, Miami. Call (305) 598-5981.
   
   
   


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