Week of July 3, 2008   
Plans are on track for major private development of four sites at Miami International Airport
Military division permanently establishing, expanding in Homestead
Coral Gables City Commissioners own up to faults, discuss future
Hotel and mixed-use project could provide safety net for Jackson Health System
Tamiami Trail project moves forward, could break ground in October
Consumer-oriented downtown businesses benefit from foreign spenders
Riverfront interest high as open trade with Cuba lingers


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OUTDOORS

Thursday 7/3

NATURE WALKS
   Crandon Park Visitors & Biscayne Nature Center. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet at Crandon Park Visitors and Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. Daily. Details: (305) 361-6767, Ext. 112.
ART DECO TOURS
   Art Deco Walking Tours. Various dates and times. Art Deco Gift Shop, 1200 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. Free for members; $15-$20 others. Details: (305) 672-2014 or www.mdpl.org.
DEERING TOURS
   Deering historic tours. Daily. House tours: 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., nature tours 12:30 p.m. at Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72nd Ave., Cutler Bay. $7. Details: (305) 235-1668.

Friday 7/4

REPTILES: THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE DEADLY
   Zoological Society of Florida. Traveling reptile exhibition: 10 a.m. at Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152 St. Free. Details: (305) 251-0400.

Saturday 7/5

NATURE WALKS
   Crandon Bear Cut Preserve Nature Walks. 9 a.m.-noon. Saturdays and Sundays. Meet at Crandon Park Visitors and Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. RSVP required. $3. Details: (305) 361-6767, Ext. 112.
NATURE TOUR
   Learn about mangroves and tidal flats at the Matheson Hammock Wading Tour. Matheson Hammock Park, 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Cutler Bay. 9-10 a.m. RSVP required. $5. Details: (305) 662-4124 or (305) 365-3018.
CANOE TOUR
   Matheson Hammock Biscayne Bay Tour. Saturdays and Sundays. 10 a.m. Meet at 9610 Old Cutler Rd., Cutler Bay. RSVP required. $15-$25. Details: (305) 365-3018.
TRAIL & CANOE TOURS
   Arch Creek trail tours and Oleta River canoe trips. 10-11 a.m. for the trail tours. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for the canoe trips. Meet at 1855 NE 135th St., North Miami. RSVP required. $3 trail tour; $25 adult, $15 child canoe trip. Details: (305) 944-6111.
REEF SNORKEL
   Crandon Park's Fossil Reef Snorkel Adventure. 1:30-4 p.m. RSVP required. $22-$40. Details: (305) 365-3018.
BISCAYNE CRUISE
   Key Biscayne sunset cruise. Saturdays. 4:30-7 p.m. Meet at Crandon Park Visitors and Biscayne Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. $12.50-$25. Details: (305) 365-3018.
SKY VIEWING
   Evening Sky Viewings. Saturdays. 8-11 p.m. at Bill Sadowski Park and Nature Center, 17555 SW 79th Ave. Free. Details: (305) 661-1375.
NATURE WALKS
   Greynolds Park Guided Nature Walks. Saturdays and Sundays. 9-10 a.m. and 3-4 p.m. Meet at Greynolds Park Boathouse, 17530 W Dixie Hwy., North Miami Beach. RSVP required. Details: (305) 948-2891.

Sunday 7/6

CANOE TOUR
   Crandon Bayside Canoe Adventure. Sundays. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center, 6767 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. RSVP required. $15-$25. Details: (305) 365-3018.
GARDEN TOURS
   Free Vizcaya Museum and Gardens tour with programs designed to explore the history of Vizcaya, its founder James Deering, and Miami, as well as connections to other areas and cultures of the world. Last Sunday of June, July, & August. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave. Free. Details: (305) 250-9133 or www.vizcayamuseum.org.

Monday 7/7

YOGA IN THE PARK
   Bayfront Park yoga classes held outdoors by the bay. All classes taught by a certified yoga instructor. Bring yoga mat, water and towel. 6-7:15 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday; 9-10:15 a.m. every Saturday. Tina Hills Pavilion at Bayfront Park, 301 N Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Free. Details: (305) 358-7550.


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