Week of June 15, 2006   
Dredging of Miami River to be resumed
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Historic South Beach hotel to become Ritz condos
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Thursday 6/15

EDUCATION SEMINAR
   State of Israel Bonds hosts the 20th annual CPA-Attorney Continuing Education seminar and dinner, featuring guest speaker and radio host Eliezer Rivlin. 3 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, International Ballroom, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $60. Details: (305) 895-4700.
BUSINESS LUNCHEON
   Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce hosts International Strategy in Emerging Markets luncheon discussion featuring Antonio Barreto, vice president of finance for Votorantim Cimentos North America. Noon-2 p.m. at Bankers Club, One Biscayne Tower, 14th floor, Miami. $40-$60. Details: (305) 579-9030 or www.brazilchamber.org

Friday 6/16

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
   Wolfsonian's young professional organization hosts a social event. 9 p.m.-midnight at The Wolfsonian-FIU, 1001 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. RSVP required. Members free; others $10. Details: (305) 535-2645 or rsvp@thewolf.fiu.edu

Saturday 6/17

BUSINESS LUNCHEON
   South Florida Health business networking luncheon featuring guest speaker Nancy Borkowski, President of Women's Healthcare Executive Network. Noon-2:30 p.m. at Holiday Inn, 148 NW 167th St., North Miami Beach. RSVP required. Details: (954) 456-3653.

Monday 6/19

DEVELOPMENT MEETING
   Ponce de Leon Development Association hosts a luncheon featuring Cathy Swanson Rivenbark, director of development for Coral Gables. Noon at City Cellar, 45 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables. Details: (305) 443-7973.
DEVELOPMENT MEETING
   The City of Coral Gables hosts a hurricane preparedness seminar for small business owners. 2-4 p.m. at 405 University Dr., Coral Gables. Free. Details: (305) 460-5314.
INTER-AMERICAN CONFERENCE
   Miami-Dade County and Florida International University hosts the 12th annual Inter-American Conference of Mayors and Local Authorities. Representatives from local, national, international and donor organizations will share experiences and discuss local government and democratic development and new approaches for a changing hemisphere. Through June 22. Various times at Radisson Hotel Miami, 1601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $250-$350. Details: (305) 348-1271.

Tuesday 6/20

CHINA/LATIN AMERICA POLICY
   Center for Hemispheric Policy presents a discussion on Security Implications of China's Latin America Policy. Panelists include Professor June Teufel Dreyer, author and former commissioner of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission; Evan Ellis, author and consultant on Latin American security issues; and William Ratliff, author and US foreign policy analyst. 8 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables. Free: students and academics with valid identification; $30 others. Details: (305) 284-3707 or www.miami.edu/chp
BAR MEETING
   Miami Beach Bar Association hosts its monthly meeting. Topic of discussion: Social Security and disability claims. Noon at Miami Beach Golf Club, 2301 Alton Rd., Miami Beach. $25 members; $35 others. Lunch included. Details: (305) 670-6750 or (305) 604-4057.

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