Week of August 7, 2008   
Missouri company lets purchase option on Miami Jai-Alai expire, remains mum on whether lowered slot profit expectations influenced decision
The Related Group and Lubert-Adler Partners sweep up 120 units at a discount at 50 Biscayne; move heralds arrival of vulture firms locally
Miami-Dade County calm in face of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac hubbub
Miami discontinues adding investments to mortgage giants, plans to continue to keep a quarter of investment portfolio with them
Some auto companies put the brakes on leasing operations, move could better market but hurt image-conscious drivers in South Florida
Many banks maintain level of charitable giving to nonprofits despite sour economy
Miami International Airport faring OK as airlines cut flights, increase charges


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Thursday 8/7

LIVELY LIBATIONS
   The Miami Design Preservation League will spend the evening exploring the life and work of artist Earl LaPan and architect Henry Hohauser. 7 p.m. The Essex House Hotel, 1001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Details: (305) 672-2014 or www.mdpl.org.
FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
   Wine, food, art and fine cigars come together in Key Largo for 30 tasting sessions. Culinary experts will be giving cooking demonstrations, food and wine pairing classes, and art and wine shows. Ends Aug. 8. Details: (305) 451-1414 or www.keylargofoodandwinefestival.com.

Friday 8/8

OVERTOWN COMMUNITY OVERSIGHT BOARD ELECTION
   Registration for candidacy in the election for the five available positions of the Overtown Community Oversight Board. Applications due Aug. 8. Election will be Aug. 19. Details: (305) 468-5900 or www.miamigov.com.

Wednesday 8/13

MEDICAL EXPO
   Florida International Medical Exposition. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach. 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. Ends Aug. 15. Details: (941) 366-2554 or www.fimeshow.com.
COCKTAILS FOR THE CURE
   Meet and greet while enjoying complimentary appetizers to help the Susan G. Komen Foundation eradicate breast cancer. 6-8 p.m. The Big City Tavern
   609 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. RSVP required. Details: (305) 383-7116 or katy@komenmiaftl.org or www.komenmiaftl.org.

Thursday 8/14

RED CROSS
   Young Professionals of Red Cross host an evening for the next generation of volunteers and civic participants. 6:30-9 p.m. Brosia, 163 NE 39th St. $10 for the public. RSVP required. Details: (305) 728-2517 or priese@usa.redcross.org or www.miamiredcross.org.

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