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Week of June 25, 2009
Taxable value increase in cards for downtowners
Strong showing could bring Pow Wow back to Miami within five years
Police to take on illegal downtown parking lots, but merchants say it's not enough
Information on bond rates, Marlins stadium financing comes in Tuesday

Miami-Dade can nix Marlins stadium should numbers come back unfavorable

Miami condo priced have plummeted by half in past year, though sales remain steady
Miami-Dade seeks additional $162 million in federal money for foreclosure relief
ViewPoint: Watershed in Marlins giveaway: How high will bill soar?
Profile: Dr. Phillip George, chairman, University of Miami Board of Trustees
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Week of June 18, 2009
Miami hit with $1 million tab for unauthorized AIDS facility sale
Miami commissioners look to hold nonprofit MOVERS accountable in Sugar Hill sale
Misdemeanor pleas mark end to 'The Firm,' Miami staffer criminal scheme saga
Miami missing $337,719 in impact fees as statute of limitations running outs

Tri-Rail service drop could jeopardize future federal funding for Florida, counties

Port of Miami continues move toward unitary service fee; Commissioner Gimenez questions why
Miami-Dade race and gender study could open way for set-asides
ViewPoint: Put long-awaited convention center upgrade on fast track
Profile: John Adam Kanas, chairman & CEO, BankUnited
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Week of June 11, 2009
Miami-Dade budget panel in no rush to fix financial woes
Greater Miami Chamber seeks to be resource for jobless execs, keep them in Miami
Miami-based Bertram's search for new home could lead yacht manufacturer away from South Florida
'Significant' delays could push back South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center opening until 2011

Four groups eye Miami for live music festivals

More transparency: Web site would outline Dade commissioner spending
Dade mobile home building moratorium extended, lawsuits could be on the horizon
ViewPoint: Get real, commissioners: cut spending, don't raise taxes
Profile: Dennis Scholl, program director, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
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Week of June 4, 2009
Dade Appraiser: Tax values will fall again after significant drop this year
'Everything on table' as Dade stares down potential $400 million hole
Express toll lanes may charge into South Dade
Miami agrees to alter Museum Park blueprint by reducing parking spaces, easing height restriction

Hotel could be in plan for Miami Beach Convention Center revamp, possibly with private sector help

Clear Channel billboard deal could fall through due to possible code conflict on flashing LED signs
Beacon Council hopes to net air show, fashion summit with trips to France, Italy
ViewPoint: County's spin reverses message in stadium bonds reports
Profile: Andrew L. Carricarte, president and CEO, IOS Health Systems
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Week of May 28, 2009
Port of Miami tunnel project gets OK on new cash backer
Trio of ratings signals favorable Marlins stadium interest rate
BankUnited has new owners but customers will see same faces at local branches
New Coconut Grove Bank chief may take bank new direction

Legislation could threaten Orange Bowl's presence in South Florida

Miami gives initial OK to providing employment benefits to domestic partners despite $10 million budget shortfall
Dade tax collector advertising fewer properties this year even with recession
ViewPoint: Chamber's challenge: fixes for schools, transit, government
Profile: Deborah M. Harris, chief executive officer, Women's Fund of Miami-Dade County
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Week of May 21, 2009
Miami-Dade bus route 'adjustments' designed to save $18 million
Tax rebate parade: Omni Mall seeks $7 million boost
Three Omni 'catalyst' projects could garner $43M in tax rebates
MiMo area moves ahead to create self-taxing business improvement district

Miami-Dade Commissioner Gimenez vows petition drive to kill transit tax as transportation trust measures denied

Senate Select Committee on Florida's economy's growth management measures excite developers, worry local government
Gables Chamber panel: Now is time to capitalize on real estate deals – as long as you have liquidity
ViewPoint: State funds first scene in a brighter film industry picture
Profile: Dr. Ralph L. Sacco, president-elect, American Heart Association; chairman, Department of Neurology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
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Week of May 14, 2009
Miami facing $10 million mid-year budget shortfall, may have to dip into reserves
Out of bounds? City mulls $10 million investment in Camillus House project
Sonesta Mikado Hotel to start work in June once $16 million rebate is in hand
Miami Circle to re-open in fall but with artifact concealed

Marlins have hope for stadium naming rights deal as landscape changing but not dying

Burn Notice, other local productions to benefit as Florida more than doubles film incentive
Attorneys, tax agents bracing for anticipated influx of tax appeals
ViewPoint: County admits conning voters on transit tax, so let's kill it
Profile: Eneida O. Roldan, president and chief executive officer, Jackson Health System
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Week of May 7, 2009
Elimination of Tri-Rail weekend service, weekday service cuts 'imminent'
'Bridge to Nowhere?' Northwest 25th Street viaduct prospect brings surprise, anger
Miami-Dade commission votes down referendum to repeal transit surtax, Gimenez shifts focus
Rickenbacker Marina to stay put, but at a cost

International Pow Wow to Miami 'perfect timing' in light of economic recession

UBS Financial Services renews with Bank of America Tower with five-year, $7.5 million deal
Tight market, staggered openings has hopes running high for Gables' Ponce de Leon Towers, 396 Alhambra, 2020 Ponce
ViewPoint: First swallows of our economic spring offer hope of thaw
Profile: Leila Chang Ripich, president and chief executive officer, Hands On Miami
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Week of April 30, 2009
$200 million Bayview Market with Lowe's as anchor closer to start
Island Gardens mega-yacht, 50-slip marina set for launch this summer
Watson Island mixed-use project granted yet more time
Dade commissioner Gimenez attempting to get transit surtax repeal on ballot

Nordstrom Rack coming to Coral Gables, Kendall in early 2010

Tri-Rail service reduction threats overshadow recent fare hike
Nonprofits can use Miami-Dade County to gain competitive advantage
ViewPoint: Port tunnel goals rely on an optimism that's hard to accept
Profile: Gregory Chan, provost and chief academic officer, St. Thomas University
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Week of April 23, 2009
Two-tower residential, hotel and retail complex in downtown Miami up for vote
Port of Miami tunnel builder getting take-it-or-leave-it choice
City manager drops plan to use general fund money on Marlins stadium garage
Moody's negative outlook does not dampen local spirits as Miami-Dade, city say positioned well given circumstances

Fast-tracked family visas can mean commercial investment

Two Miami malls not in immediate danger after owner General Growth Properties files for bankruptcy
Looking to discover a local stimulus opportunity? Here's how
ViewPoint: Miami Beach's innovative step to restore tourism vitality
Profile: José Fox, president/CEO, United HomeCare Services
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Week of April 16, 2009
Parking tax could raise Miami's metered parking rates
Millions in perpetual support await Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
Miami Parking Authority halts plans on $14 million mixed-use garage complex
Miami-Dade revenues expected to be down across the board

Site work on $640 million Island Gardens could begin in summer

Port tunnel may prove vital after port channel dredged to 50 feet
Reports: Miami-Dade office inventory grows as businesses shrink, become fewer
ViewPoint: Use tunnel setback to dig downtown, seaport out of a hole
Profile: Rafael Saldaña, president/CEO, BBU Bank
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Week of April 9, 2009
Miami demanding county pay up on garage fees
Safe at home: 96 condos to go up aside new ballpark
Miami says Omaha firm the best fit for Marlins Stadium garage work
Miami seeks tweaks in ethics code proposal

'Staycations' helping to keep turnstiles going at local attractions

Officials in no hurry for interim fixes while awaiting Port of Miami tunnel.
Private sector leaders to push regional trade and commerce at Summit of Americas
ViewPoint: Use tunnel setback to dig downtown, seaport out of a hole
Profile: Shelton G. Berg, dean, Frost School of Music, University of Miami
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Week of April 2, 2009
Jungle Island bailout could run Miami $2 million
Tri-Rail may be forced to cut half its weekday routes, eliminate weekend service
Performing Arts Center seeks $700,000 more from Miami-Dade
Cities protest proposed Miami-Dade administration fee that would take some stimulus money

Miami-Dade preparing to play ball in the bond markets

Miami's signature office buildings still see opportunity as tenants seek stability, security in a shaky economy
Miami looks for Environmental Resource Management department to simplify permitting process
ViewPoint: Public's stadium money is going... going... almost gone...
Profile: Michael T. Fay, president, Colliers Abood Wood-Fay
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Week of March 26, 2009
Miami air freight takes double-digit hit, cargo shipping up
Some Dade commissioners say Florida Marlins deal leaves taxpayer dollars exposed
Bruno Barreiro called shots on Marlins deal changes before stadium approval
Some in city and county look for Marlins project to be local stimulus

Miami-Dade bond interest can't back new projects until voter-approved list is finished

Miami Downtown Development Authority wants changes to Miami 21 zoning code
Miami-Dade's retail development doesn't need a miracle but a little luck and reentry of national players would help
ViewPoint: Meetings business snared in a trap, needs funding help
Profile: Kathryn Dinkin, senior vice president, regional president of Southeast Florida, Wachovia
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Week of March 19, 2009
Housing and Urban Development dollars arriving to Dade with new warning
University of Miami online high school to meet needs of non-traditional students
Miami to move forward with vote on Marlins stadium deal; debate lingers over agreement between black-owned businesses and team
Rep. Gonzalez vows to kill move for Marlins referendum

Miami-Dade, Miami prep for court battle over Sawyer's Walk

Miami-Dade commissioners looking to tattle tunnel project to Obama administration
Meetings phone blitz creates 41 strong leads; airport hotels up next
ViewPoint: Turn off the spigot that leaks hijacked transit tax funds
Profile: Michael Myers, president and COO, Bertram Yachts
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Week of March 12, 2009
More cities could soon split transportation surtax cash
Giving newer incorporated municipalities share of transportation surtax a 'fairness principle,' Rep. Braynon says
Bill aims to force voter OK on publicly-built stadiums
Florida Marlins remain committed to Orange Bowl site, call private ballpark proposal 'publicity stunt'

Community Redevelopment Agency bonding outlook worse than expected

Dade looking for expert advisers in preparation for more private-sector partnerships
Moving along: Transit stimulus to get Miami trolleys rolling, other street repairs going
ViewPoint: Private stadium offer gives commissioners an out pitch
Profile: Patrick Duprè Quigley, founder and artist director, Seraphic Fire & Firebird Chamber Orchestra
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Week of March 5, 2009
Re-pitching downtown: Owner of Miami Arena land says he can build privately funded stadium
Balloon on stadium payments could coincide with those on older bonds
Miami-Dade to halt all baseball activities until city can 'make up its mind'
Community Redevelopment Agency to ask Miami commissioners for boundary expansion, lifespan extension – day before Marlins vote

Downtown land owner details stadium option

Bank of America moving out of signature building
Rep. Mica: Dade needs to organize transportation needs and priorities
ViewPoint: Painting a happy face on a ballpark, or lipstick on a pig
Profile: Jacqueline Volkart, general manager, Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove
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Week of February 19, 2009
Marlins Stadium bid rules posing new hurdle
Marlins keep hope alive with March return to city hall
San Antonio, Portland show little interest in taking on MLB franchise
Miami, county commissioners seek pay freeze at the top

Hopes for Hollo Park on Brickell's bayfront are out with the tide

Coconut Grove hotels catch big break on business improvement district assessment dues
State of Real Estate: Home values likely won't rebound until mid-2010
ViewPoint: As last-minute facts dribble out, stadium deal gets worse
Profile: Osvaldo Vento, president, Everglades Lumber & Building Supply
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Week of February 12, 2009
Financing structure for Marlins ballpark missing as commissioners prepare to vote
Financial questions remain as Miami, county commissioners prepare for Friday vote on Marlins Stadium deal
The devil is in the details: the Marlins stadium deal broken down piece-by-piece
Senate Select Committee on Florida's Economy eyes sweeping growth control changes

Miami compiles $432 million, 34-project transportation stimulus list

Canada's TD Bank opening regional headquarters in Coral Gables
UM President Shalala outlines grim budget outlook, plan for reducing costs
ViewPoint: Hidden costs, giveaways top list of 32 added stadium pitfalls
Profile: Charles Richardson, regional senior vice president, Southeast Florida Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate
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Week of February 5, 2009
Miami-Dade general funds could be tapped to build Marlins stadium if other sources fall short
Cash-strapped Miami-Dade courts hampering business community
Facing revenue reductions, Miami-Dade asks all departments to plan for 3% reduction
Dade commissioner divided over Marlins stadium fate as they pore over contracts

Dade Cultural Task Force could be created to assess future of the arts

Economic summit points to 'great deal of work' ahead
Expectations should be tempered for federal stimulus, some officials say
ViewPoint: Commissioners, here's the other side of stadium giveaway
Profile: Tiziana Finzi, director, Miami International Film Festival
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Marlins stadium agreements include escape clauses for all parties
Dade manager says new Marlins stadium deal sweetens county pot
Miami-Dade OKs first road impact fee hike in 15 years
Some Miami-Dade commissioners fear negative result if impact fee moratorium proposal comes to fruition

Miami Downtown Development Authority officials slam city's ethics code as too wide-sweeping

Adrienne Arsht Center set to make broad reach for donors
Miami, county could clash over ethics code updates
ViewPoint: It's time for frank talk and painful decisions to save the arts
Profile: Victor M. Diaz Jr., commissioner, City of Miami Beach
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Week of January 22, 2009
Miami studying adjustments to residential, commercial fees
Dade Commission Chairman Moss overhauls county committees, names chairs
Some in Miami-Dade see competition in Panama-to-Panhandle shipping route
Miami-Dade leaders hope stimulus will get North Corridor rolling again

US District judge rules most of Miami-Dade crane safety law superseded by OSHA regulations

Marlins ballpark contractor may receive $25 million in infrastructure work without competitive bidding
Boston-based Fidelity Investments finds new Miami home on Brickell
ViewPoint: Miami Today's very active, affluent readers exude optimism
Profile: Ashley Bosch, president, Builders Association of South Florida
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Week of January 15, 2009
Dade prioritizes: Mayor Alvarez targets 11 pages of projects worth $7.2 billion
Some Miami-Dade commissioners dissatisfied, 'disappointed' with meetings on Marlins Stadium agreements
Dade pares down stimulus project list by half, but cost of requests quadruples
Visit Florida may be out $30 million in tourist attraction funds

Countywide economic summit set for Feb. 2

Two dozen staffers added to aid lacking Miami-Dade 311 information line
Miami 21 zoning code could come into effect this year
ViewPoint: Ask Obama for perpetual job generators, not just handouts
Profile: Pedro J. GarcÌa, property appraiser, Miami-Dade County
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Week of January 8, 2009
Miami, county could be hurt by different approaches to project wish list
Hialeah, Major League Baseball set to play ball on youth baseball academy
Miami slices $159 million, 3,000-plus jobs from wish list of project; Miami Beach gets late invite to submit
Miami-Dade Transit selling Metromover station naming rights

Miami Beach's 'think-tank on steroids' to try to head off further visitor decline

Slower gas tax collections means brakes to be put on some Miami projects
Greater Miami to benefit from incremental championship sporting events during economic recession
ViewPoint: Economics demand that county overturn stadium giveaway
Profile: Dennis C. Moss, chairman, Miami-Dade County Commissions
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Week of January 1, 2009
Miami fire fee settlement checks are out, but only for 25 percent
Loews Miami Beach set to make $50 million in renovations in down economy
Unclaimed cash: Tens of thousands lose out on fire fee settlement checks
Senate bill could set new deadline for final Marlins stadium deal

Sales volume up, prices down for Miami-Dade homes

Rustic filming locale Jimbo's Place 'should not be affected' by Virginia Key plan
Film industry leaders lobby Florida Legislature to pass stronger film incentives
ViewPoint: Despite recession, Miamians can create a Happy New Year
Profile: Kevin M. Sheehan, president and chief executive officer, Norwegian Cruise Line
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