Miami to cut 50 jobs, freeze 30 vacant positions in effort to erase $35 million deficit
Miami-Dade Metrorail and Metrobus raise fares 50 cents, increase parking fee to help close looming transit deficit
Statewide drop in taxable sales hits local municipalities, but city, county say they'll make do
Miami commissioners to push budget agendas this week; trash fee, overtime cuts to be discussed
Miami-Dade Commissioner Gimenez proposes budget suggestion that wouldn't raise any taxes for cities
Unnamed buyer chosen for coveted land near Mary Brickell Village
Rock-mining at Opa-Locka West awaits environmental impact study, US Army Corp. decision


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Thursday 9/4

A PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAIT
   New York Times Bestselling Author Haven Kimmel will be signing copies of her fourth novel at Books and Books. "Iodine" is Ms. Kimmel's portrayal of a young woman with deep-seated psychological problems trying to fit into society. 8 p.m. Books and Books, 264 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Saturday 9/6

"BOOK OF LIES"
   New York Times best selling author Brad Meltzer will be reading and signing copies of his latest novel. "Book of Lies" follows Cain, the biblical murder of his brother, into modern times while tying into the story of Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster's Superman. 7 p.m. Books and Books, 264 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Monday 9/8

AN UNLIKELY MOGUL
   Barbara Taylor Bradford will be reading and signing copies of her book that tells the story of a young girl who finds her character tested as the head of a multinational corporation. 8 p.m. Books and Books, 264 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Tuesday 9/9

ONE STORY, FIVE NARRATORS
   The author of "Pretty Little Dirty," Amanda Boyden, will be at Books and Books reading and signing copies of her new book, "Babylon Rolling." Told in five authentic voices, "Babylon Rolling" is the story of one year on Orchid Street, a place where lives collide. Books and Books, 264 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.

Wednesday 9/10

OVERCOMING HATE
    Peter Hargitai's novel "Millie" tells the love story of an immigrant boy and an American girl as they try to cling to each other and defy long-standing traditions of hate. 8 p.m. Books and Books, 264 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables. Details: (305) 442-4408 or www.booksandbooks.com.


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