Election Changes Could Save Money Increase Voter Turnout
Written by Lou Ortiz on February 7th, 2008
Consolidating municipal elections or holding them in tandem with countywide races could save some cities tens of thousands of dollars and increase voter turnout.…
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Florida Marlins Deal Hits Parking Spaces Snag
Written by Lou Ortiz on February 7th, 2008
A parking gap is road-blocking negotiations for a $525 million Florida Marlins stadium. If not resolved quickly, it could topple a tight construction schedule and an anticipated April 2011 opening,…
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Knight Foundation Making 40 Million In Arts Grants
Written by Risa Polansky on February 7th, 2008
With the arts here at a "tipping point," a $60 million infusion could take South Florida to the next level, say officials of the John S. and James L. Knight…
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Terms For Museum Park Getting Look Ahead Of Vote Chief Of Cultural Affairs Says Project Has Reached Fairly Substantial Phase
Written by Risa Polansky on February 7th, 2008
Should the new art and science museums slated for Bicentennial Park hit cost overruns, Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami would be off the hook, according to a draft…
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Adrienne Arsht Arts Center On Solid Financial Footing
Written by Lou Ortiz on February 7th, 2008
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami-Dade County is "on solid financial footing," says County Mayor Carlos Alvarez in highlights of his State of the County address.…
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Books Amp Books Backed For Airport Slot Over Miami International Airport Staff Objections
Written by Ted Carter on January 31st, 2008
Miami's nationally known bookseller Books & Books has the potential to be a popular destination for travelers passing through Miami International Airport, the Miami-Dade County Commission's Airport and Tourism Committee…
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Miami International Airport Passenger Count Rose 37 In 2007
Written by Lou Ortiz on January 31st, 2008
For the fourth year in a row, Miami International Airport has made gains in the number of domestic and international passengers passing through the facility, with a combined total of…
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Miamidade County Commissioner Miffedaftermanager Snuffs Procurement Oaths Proposal
Written by Lou Ortiz on January 31st, 2008
Miami-Dade County Manager George Burgess lobbied to kill a procurement reform ordinance proposed by Commissioner Carlos A. Gimenez, a move the commissioner says usurped the committee process where matters are…
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Downtown Development Authority To Work Fastto Replace Nottingham Refocus Efforts
Written by Risa Polansky on January 31st, 2008
With veteran members cringing at the memory of eight months spent searching for a new director for the Downtown Development Authority five years ago, its board this week laid out…
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