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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OUTDOORS

Thursday 8/7

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.
BEAUTIFUL & DEADLY
   Zoological Society of Florida. Traveling reptile exhibition: 10 a.m. Daily until Aug. 10. Miami Metrozoo, 12400 SW 152nd St. Free with zoo admission. Details: (305) 251-0400.

Saturday 8/9

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.
DRAGON BOATING
   Puff Dragon Boating Racing Team free introductory training to adult men and women in Dragon Boating, an oriental ancient rowing style in which a crew of 20 paddle synchronized. 10 a.m. Miami Rowing Club, Key Biscayne. Details: (305) 606-0018 or www.puffpower.com.
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.
DOWNTOWN MIAMI TOUR
   Locals and visitors to Miami now have an opportunity to learn about the historic as well as the new revival of Downtown Miami through an interactive walking tour. Included in tour are complimentary samplings at area restaurants. 10 a.m.-Noon. Every Wednesday & Saturday. Meet at Gusman Center for Performing Arts, 174 E Flagler St. RSVP required. $10 children; $20 adults. Details: (305) 416-6868.
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 Highway, North Miami Beach. RSVP required. Details: (305) 948-2891.

Sunday 8/10

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.
FREE ADMISSION
   Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens is offering free admission to all visitors on Sundays during August. 10901 Old Cutler Rd., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 667-1651 or www.fairchildgarden.org.
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 August. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, 3251 S Miami Ave. Free. Details: (305) 250-9133 or www.vizcayamuseum.org.

Monday 8/11

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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