Week of January 9, 2003    
Miami-Dade's unemployment rate shows nation's largest decline
Thousands of free tickets curbed profits from Miami's Grand Prix, audit shows
Florida's new smoking ban may affect some businesses more than others
Commuting frustrations fuel changes in South Florida's real estate markets
National search lands Miamian as first executive director of Grove playhouse
Hot home market bubbles in Miami Springs, pop. 13,000
Gov. Bush nears decision day for structure of trade leadership

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OUTDOORS

Thursday 1/9

KEELBOAT INSTRUCTION
   Shake-A-Leg Miami teaches you how to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters with light to moderate wind and sea conditions. Successful completion of course comes with logbook and U.S. Sailing memebership. This 24-hour class meets every Sat. morning for six weeks at Shake-A-Leg Miami, 2600 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami. Classes begin Jan. 18. Ages 16 and up. Cost is $520. Details: (305) 858-5550.
    (305) 945-3425.
SKATE PARK
   Skate Park now open, including beginner, intermediate and expert ramps for skaters and BMX bikers. Open 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. At Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65 St., Hialeah. $5 for two-hour session. Details: (305) 685-8389.
SEAGRASS ADVENTURE
   Take a two-hour water safari through the shallow Seagrass Beds, the home of many exciting creatures. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Fee $10 per person. Registration required. Details: (305) 361-6767, ext. 119.
DOG PARK
   Park offers 5 acres of enclosed green space with walking trails and water fountains for dogs. Open sunrise to sunset. Mon.-Fri. Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65 St., Hialeah. Free. Details: (305) 685-8389.
BASKETBALL TEAM
   Basketball for people with developmental disabilities. 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Leisure Access Center, 3401 SW 72 Ave., Miami. $20 monthly. Details: (305) 665-5319.
MEGA SLUGGERS
   After-school program for athletes ages 14-21 with developmental disabilities. Monday-Friday, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. at Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 St., Miami. $50 weekly. Details: (305) 234-4948.

Friday 1/10

TROPICAL STAR PARTY
   Southern Cross Astros will have high-tech equipment arranged along the sea wall at the southwest end of the park. Bring family, friends, your picnic and folding chairs. 5 p.m.-9 p.m., gates close at 8 p.m. Bill Baggs-Cape Florida State park, south end of Key Biscayne. Sunset admission $2. Details: (305) 661-1375.

Saturday 1/11

HAMMOCK HIKE
   Program takes you through Bear Cut Preserve to discover Florida's ecology. Learn about native plants and animals, find out their medicinal values and practical applications for everyday life. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Fee $10 per person. Registration required. Details: (305) 361-6767, ext. 119.

Saturday 1/18

SEAGRASS ADVENTURE
   Take a two-hour water safari through the shallow Seagrass Beds, the home of many exciting creatures. 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Fee $10 per person. Registration required. Details: (305) 361-6767, ext. 119.


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