Yearly Archives: 2001

Miami Beach Lobbyists Come Under Fire From Mayor

Lobbyists are taking aim at Miami Beach city officials to champion clients who hope to land millions in contracts — and some city officials are aiming back at lobbyists.…

April 5, 2001Comments Off on Miami Beach Lobbyists Come Under Fire From MayorRead More

Chamber Team To Seek Rootserver To Boost Hightech Here

The Internet and e-commerce group at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is looking for the next step in South Florida's quest to become a mecca for high-tech development.…

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The Miami River Commission, a group that serves as the voice for various business and environmental interests associated with the Miami River, released its first economic report in a decade.…

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Miami Beach Reconsiders Role In Countys Tourist Tax And Its Use For

Miami Beach officials may change its stand on contributing to the county's bed tax — a move that could derail plans by the City of Miami and Miami-Dade to build…

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Indefinite Securities Extension Keeps Bankers Happy

Much of the banking community breathed a sigh of relief March 16 when the US Securities & Exchange Commission — the federal agency charged with regulating securities activity — granted…

March 29, 2001Comments Off on Indefinite Securities Extension Keeps Bankers HappyRead More

Flamingo Art Project Here Inspired By Cows Of Chicago

Miami-Dade Art in Public Places has issued a call to artists to embellish 8-foot fiberglass flamingos destined to descend on the county in flocks during a temporary public installation that…

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