Week of May 15, 2003    
City of Miami likely to put new parking surcharge on November ballot
Radisson's will be fifth flag at Omni Hotel since it opened in 1978
Moody's gives Miami bonds 'A' rating seven years after city hit financial bottom
County's aviation committee will study independent airport authorities in Pittsburgh, Detroit
Miami-Dade transit improvements on schedule though auditing board not yet complete
Tourism, aviation officials launch initiative to improve customer service at Miami International Airport
Miami Police Department to recruit security help for hemispheric trade conferences

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Thursday 5/15

SUMMER AUCTION
   American Airlines and the Association for Retarded Citizens, South Florida host a summer auction, featuring trips, dinners, leisure activities and more. Registration begins at 5:45 p.m.; silent auction 6:30 p.m.-7:45 p.m.; Oral auction with Bob Soper 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m. Sheraton Biscayne Bay, 495 Brickell Ave., Miami. Complimentary hors d' oeuvres and dinner buffet, soft drinks, cash bar and door prizes. $20 per person. Details: (305) 759-8500.
DONOR LUNCHEON
   The Planned Giving Council of Miami-Dade County is holding its sixth annual Donor Next Door luncheon, honoring philanthropists in the community who support local nonprofits through both monetary donations and volunteer service. Ritz Carlton, 3300 SW 27th Ave., Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 663-7105.

Saturday 5/17

MARINE FUNDRAISER
   The Dade Marine Institute will hold its annual fundraiser at 11:45 a.m., aboard Royal Caribbean International's Explorer of the Seas at the Port of Miami. Miami Police Chief, John F. Timoney will serve as guest speaker. Activities include, lunch, onboard tour, silent auction and entertainment. $30. Details: (305) 944-1960.
COMMODORE BLOCK PARTY
   The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce will host its fifth annual Commodore Block Party, celebrating multicultural diversity through dance, music, art and cuisine. 7-11 p.m. on Commodore Block, Coconut Grove. Details: (305) 461-1777.

Wedensday 5/21

LECTURE
   MiamIntelligence hosts a lecture on the New Advances in the Field of Genetics, 7-8 p.m. at the Miami Museum of Science, 3280 S. Miami Avenue, Miami. Complimentary wine beginning at 6:30 p.m. Cost $10. Details: (305) 773-8408.

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