Week of May 11, 2006   
Brickell name battle dormant - for now
Chamber expects state funding for missions, leadership programs
Americas Linkage tour of Latin America, Caribbean called a success
School board gets proposal for use of 866 parking spaces by art center
Winton to ask Miami commissioners to oppose tax for tunnel
Water Taxi sues Broward after funds withheld
Parking authority using bond funds to finance projects

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Thursday 5/11

REAL ESTATE
   Kendra Todd, a real estate investor who starred in the first season of the TV show "The Apprentice," will reveal "How to Make Millions in Real Estate." 7:30 p.m. at Books and Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 864-4241.
DINNER AND A BOOK
   Books and Books hosts a dinner with Jennifer Rubell in celebration of her new book, "Real Life Entertaining: Easy Recipes, Conventional Wisdom." 7:30-9 p.m. at 933 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. RSVP required. Details: (305) 444-9044 or (305) 532-3222.
"LUDMILA'S BROKEN ENGLISH'
   Winner of the Man Booker Prize, DBC Pierre, will be at Books and Books to discuss his second novel, "Ludmila's Broken English." 8 p.m. at 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408.

Saturday 5/13

"VIRTUAL BABY NURSE'
   Jaycinth Myers-Bachmann, author of "Virtual Baby Nurse," relates her experience and gives advice to parents. 11 a.m. at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408.
"AFTER FIDEL'
   Brian Latell, former US intelligence officer for Latin America, shares stories of the Castro brothers, Castro's regime and Cuba's next leader. 4 p.m. at Barnes and Noble, 152 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 446-8627
WORLD CUP
   Univision sports anchor Fernando Fiore gives soccer fans a history of the World Cup and its teams from his new book, "The World Cup." In English and Spanish. 5 p.m. at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408.
WINE TASTING
   Meet Jennifer Rubell as she reveals easy-to-make recipes from her new book, "Real Life Entertaining," and taste her new wine product, Real Life RosĖ. 6 p.m. at Books and Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 864-4241.

Sunday 5/14

"B*GIRLZ'
   Photographer Martha Cooper and writer Nika Kramer previews the world of 21st century "B*Girlz." 3 p.m. at 933 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach. RSVP required. Details: (305) 532-3222.

Monday 5/15

CRIME STORY
   Author of international bestseller "The Perfect Storm," Sebastian Junger, will discuss his new thriller, "A Death in Belmont." 7:30 p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 de Soto Blvd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408.

Tuesday 5/16

"I SAY A LITTLE PRAYER'
   Award-winning author E. Lynn Harris discusses her new novel, "I Say A Little Prayer." 7 p.m. at Miami Beach Library, 227 22nd St., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 442-4408.
"GOODNIGHT NOBODY'
   "In Her Shoes" author Jennifer Weiner discusses her first mystery novel, "Goodnight Nobody." 7:30 p.m. at Books and Books, 9700 Collins Ave., Bal Harbour. Details: (305) 864-4241.

Wednesday 5/17

"LANDSCAPES OF CORAL GABLES'
   International photographer Robert Klemm will sign copies of his pictorial book, "Landscapes of Coral Gables." 7 p.m. at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408.

Thursday 5/18

MIKE LEONARD
   NBC News correspondent Mike Leonard discusses the real and comical life of his American family in his new book, "The Ride of Our Lives." Reception at 6:30 p.m. 8 p.m. discussion at Books and Books, 265 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. RSVP by Monday. Details: (305) 646-7029 or (305) 442-4408.


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