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Week of December 20, 2001
Hotel occupancy climbing back toward 2000 levels
Argentine group buys 5th Miami Beach property for hotel group
Brickell site sold for mixed-use development
Movies, Chinatown, sports complex are visions for Homestead
Street race promoters still seeking loan for prep work
Beach to redesign two golf courses, restructure management
Cell phone firm doubles size of Miami headquarters
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Week of December 20, 2001
State sets conditions for future of Coconut Grove Playhouse
Greater Miami Chamber heads north for next goals meet
Going up:North Bay Village, pop.7,000, adding 712 housing units
Citizens' team tests waters for transit tax
Gables trolley funds on way, Kerdyk says
Delta's flight to Broward all but confirmed, mayor says
City sports authority votes to take over operations at arena
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Week of December 13, 2001
FedEx puts $50 million Miami expansion back on track
Port adds Far East link, eyes Yucatan amid expansion
Gains at Port of Miami moderate over past year
Experts say Homestead needs coordinator to turn former military land into successful project
Broward, Keys attracting affluent gay tourists
Speculation about US impact rises as 'euro' day approaches
40-story Omni area mixed-use project gains Miami's OK
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Week of December 6, 2001
Global ChevronTexaco merger leads to Coral Gables expansion
Pedestrian skywalk, retail shops, new garage could link arena with Bayside
US-Chile trade negotiators await House fast-track vote
State group hopes to put historic Miami Circle under federal agency
Miami-Dade's economic vital signs inching back to health
County joins fight against past City of Miami parking fees
Megayacht marina holds promise of megabusiness for Miami
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Week of November 29, 2001
Numbers show only slight drop in trade through Miami in quarter
Hundreds of delegates tackle US-Chile trade pact at UM session
Miami city manager tackling projects under new administration
Mixed-use complex could pioneer downtown Kendall idea
South Florida retailers see international shoppers returning
Colleges, universities take first strides with regional initiatives
Gay & Lesbian Chamber look for higher profile in business community
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Week of November 22, 2001
Separate projects plan 1,000 downtown residences, plus retail
Social service agency leaders plot ways to influence state cuts
American Bar, 4,000 attorneys to return to Miami for 2007 conference
Race organizers hit rough spots on road to Miami Le Mans
Fight for wider road to Keys is gathering momentum
Study urges convention planners to improve flexibility of Beach center; plan for downtown needs
Mixed-use complex could pioneer downtown Kendall idea
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Week of November 15, 2001
Three-county transportation authority could improve leverage for funds
Team to negotiate lease for Watson Island hotel-marina development
Tri-county unity seen as ideal by Urban Land Institute planners
High unemployment may be a draw for some companies
Interim superintendent welcomes private sector in school-improvement plans
Miami Circle soon open for tours; historic status being weighed Friday
Carollo to enter private sector after long run in Miami politics
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Week of November 8, 2001
Proposal could invite marine, retail development to Virginia Key
Coral Way extension leads to westward building boom
Environmentalists score county for Homestead stance
Social service leaders concerned over giving amid downturn
New banking regulations seen impacting data gathering on clients
Market strong and active with pinch felt on supply side under-$1 million
Upper river meeting finds business concerned over residential projects
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Week of November 1, 2001
Trade experts see declines through first half of 2002
Classes set to start for Operation Paycheck for displaced workers
Florida retail brisk in September as state surpasses national average
County adds $75 million in projects to fast-track public works campaign
Finger Cos. to start residential and retail Omni project in January
Watson Island marketing deal stalls contract between Miami, Chalk's Airways
Hemisphere acquisition from Barclays fit plan to expand services
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Week of October 25, 2001
$272 million in work could begin in November; add fuel to economy
Biltmore gains rent concession from Coral Gables
Miami Beach improvements to inject $400 million windfall
Industrial vacancies on rise as once scarce space hits market
LanChile becomes MIA's dominant international cargo carrier
Commercebank passes $2 billion, doubled in 3 years
OAS agency, Olympics group eye Miami area for office space
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Week of October 18, 2001
Homestead Air Force Base land recommended for eco-tourism
Half-billion targeted for City of Miami capital projects
County low on time to maximize use of proposed bond issue, economist says
Airline insurance premiums rise, other coverage likely to follow
Hotels show slow recovery from sudden dip in tourism
Bankers rally to fight US Treasury change on interest reporting
Export distributors win time to make case against Customs rule
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Week of October 11, 2001
County debates $1.4 billion in bonds as economic stimulus
Miami's oversight board ready to show finances in order
Miami-Dade to hire consultants to boost airport traffic
Brickell tenants given notice to leave as property sold
Producer plans recording studio at old funeral home
Aviation support firms unite in search of federal dollars
Occupancy on rise but hotels well short of normal bookings
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Week of October 4, 2001
Mayor Penelas declares economic state of emergency in order to hurry relief tactics
Local unemployment continues rise in aftermath of terrorism
Bureau steps up campaign to put tourists back on road
Local charity leaders concerned over funds bypassing area needs
Security firms among few enjoying business boom amid economic downturn
South African chamber arrange showcase to boost trade
Five schools join databases as IT research center for region
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Week of September 27, 2001
Local government, private industry draw battle plans for economic war
United asks airport to table capital improvements
Miami commissioners to seek bond issue as jobs generator
Growth projections revive talks on dedicated transportation funds
Florida flight trainers face first wave of setbacks from new restrictions
Miami Symphony musicians to start new season without pay
If stadium talks resume, team wants league to join
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Week of September 20, 2001
Miami area hotel revenues down $15 million daily since attacks
Changes in building permit process offer time-saving options
City of Miami seeks to get back on solid fiscal ground to secure future bonds
Experts, developers speculate on future of high-rise construction
Organizers eye Miami for program to place former welfare recipients
Design District rekindled as Dacra plots more office space, showrooms
Concern over unrated bonds delays go-ahead for water theme park
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Week of September 13, 2001
Population growth outpaces new jobs, keeping unemployment high
Mexico seeks Florida's hand to boost economic development
European Union to place study center with UM-FIU partnership
Lack of available units seen dampening condo conversion rate in Miami-Dade
Initial map to redistrict county commission gains OK
Resident-driven thrust announced to set county directions
Mural to wrap Espirito Santo Plaza site with art from New World School
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Week of September 6, 2001
Miami International seeks federal OK for passenger tax hike
Miami Wyndham to get $14 million rehab, Marriott flag
Panel in town to weigh uses of Homestead base
US commerce to promote services program developed by chamber
Flagstone could put 2 hotels on Watson, committee votes
Financial health of performing arts center's residents varies
Performing arts center backers look to state for more funds
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Week of August 30, 2001
Long-awaited performing arts center price heading for county approval
Employment survey predicts local increase in 4th quarter hiring
Air Canada launches nonstop Miami-Vancouver flights to strengthen Asian links
Penelas, Rep. Lacasa have strategies to create strong mayor position
Grove Playhouse will add director, reorganize to gain state support
Convention draws Latin American travel agents for tour packages
Aviation director hints that new priorities may better serve MIA
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Week of August 23, 2001
State auditor general sends team to review school finances
Miami-Dade council to create strategy for unified economic growth
Miami bankers join fight to curtail law hurting US deposits
Nightclubs, marketing seen transforming tame after-hours scene
Dezer Development in spotlight in transformation of Sunny Isles Beach
EPIK officially opens to serve Latin America
Amid contract talks, Miami Arena operator shifts managers
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Week of August 16, 2001
Bill could fix parking surcharge
Miami Circle site planners to weigh opening, links to nearby sites
Quebec to tap Latin America from Miami trade office
Homestead fiscal status gives council pause over Pioneer
Recent projections show Cubans being overtaken by other groups
Lionstone evicts tenants to convert downtown Ramada Dupont hotel
International visits keep area tourism well as Big Apple sets pace
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Week of August 9, 2001
FIU announces hiring freeze, other cutbacks
Switzerland's Art Basel using Miami Beach show to broaden its Latin appeal
FIU link with Smithsonian leads to museum studies program
Regionalization of higher ed moves forward with director, targeting resources
Charter review recommendations could weaken mayor's powers
South Florida home appreciation rates set pace among resales
Redesign for Brickell on River kills hotel in favor of rentals
New designs win Brickell rental tower support after two years
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Week of August 2, 2001
Port of Miami wins fast-track OK for development partnership
County hires firm to propose Miami-to-Beach transportation solutions
Survey puts Miami near top among women business startups
Terramark sells land, signs up an NAP costumers
Children's Museum due to begin construction on Watson Island in 5 months
Commission salary, bid limits make charter committee revision list
New designs win Brickell rental tower support after two years
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Week of July 26, 2001
Scene set for developers to compete for Miami's Watson Island
West Coast e-leaders knock on tri-county door for inclusion in plans
Land swap in the works to build downtown charter school
New state education team given budget, code, organization priorities
High tech job growth measured as sector weighs hiring horizon
Global Crossings to double size of Latin-Caribbean Brickell office
Acreage for future residential development go to Homestead
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Week of July 19, 2001
Competing plans for Watson Island developments ready for evaluation
Homestead weighs options to gain revenue from mostly idle stadium
Gables elects to raze city hall annex, plot future for project
Microtel buys airport-area plot for hotel venture
4 initiatives separately seek to unknot region's snarled traffic
One Miami team says buyer found for Biscayne Bay piece of project
New board asked to monitor county beautification projects
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Week of July 12, 2001
Convention tax to boost Watson Island developments
Miami to seek funds, amenities for hosting World Economic Forum
Fate of Gables city hall project may be decided Monday
No study of Brickell Park gravesites planned but development is unlikely
Sail condo due to rise off Brickell
Last parcel in place for Miami Beach cultural campus plan
To hasten Internet traffic, drivers face slowdowns in Miami
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Week of July 5, 2001
Developer breaks agreement to buy Miami's historic Brickell Park
Brazil's top airline moving headquarters to Blue Lagoon
Six schools sign Internet Coast pact to spur regional role as e-hub
City bond ratings tied to accounting firm, meeting national standards
E-commerce survey short of expectations as market slips
Microsoft in town for corporate business, hockey game fundraiser
County permitting by affidavit under fire from architectural institute
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Week of June 28, 2001
BellSouth network access point up and running at four points
Government ethics alliance passes mission to 3 other teams
Office space for sublease may cool rates as tenants discover options
Apple Computers reigned in as partner for Miami school e-courses
City weighing river district taxes for dredging, walkways, stadium
July trade mission by Enterprise to make contacts in Chile, Argentina
Tools for Change opens e-center to serve area small business owners
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Week of June 21, 2001
Greater Miami Chamber drafts team to find home for Marlins
UM immigration study offers positive side of economic impacts
Continental Bank, Shell unite for minority loan
Chamber emphasizes free trade alliance, services marketing
Swerdlow sees e-conversion drawing tenants to Miracle Center
Plans for downtown charter school face new hurdle
Gables to carefully weigh but not halt new downtown developments
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Week of June 14, 2001
Beacon Council, land institute set to help redevelop Homestead Air Force Base
Stadium proposals raise property tax, ownership questions
Alliance for Ethical Government disbands after 3 years
Entrepreneurs, Mayor Penelas head to South Africa
Visitors' industry wants evaluation of county's convention space needs
Miracle Mile office tower wins preliminary approval
Supply and demand continues to drive sales on Key Biscayne
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Week of June 7, 2001
County plans to raise tax on airplane tickets
New Jersey hospital CEO selected to run Miami's Mercy
State scouting for location for Miami's World Economic Forum
19 civic leaders launching community bank
Two popular technology groups will merge
City agency backs Terremark position versus FPL in NAP controversy
Medical bookings push convention activity into the future
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Week of May 31, 2001
Brickell project tied to moving 1st Miami high school
Record cargo numbers prompt Port of Miami to add cranes
Fate of city hall project in Gables due on commission plate
Nova opens student center in Kendall
Caterpillar executive endorses hemispheric trade pact at talk
Billboard Live poised for June 4 opening in South Beach
Luxury high-rise targets Brickell site
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Week of May 24, 2001
International trade center planned for Miami's Dupont Plaza
Chamber hopes to bridge two counties with higher education consortium
Miami River dredging gets final green light from county commission
Stearns revamping suit in bid to cut county into small city
Buyers shown riverfront site targeted for baseball stadium, broker states
School board cuts part of German education program
City agency backs Terremark position versus FPL in NAP controversy
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Week of May 17, 2001
Downtown project to renovate building, add new tower for condos
Leaders concerned about lack of financial support to retain SouthCom
Plans for high-tech training center at M-DCC to get boost from state
New options for Bicentennial Park offer Miami three choices
Chamber discusses military theme for park's waterways
Film fest becoming marketing point for US, Brazil producers
Local leaders see fair share of wins from legislative session
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Week of May 10, 2001
Miami-Dade commissioners ask governor to veto airport authority vote
Everglades Building under renovation for affordable housing
Downtown charter school faces new hurdle of plans for nearby parcel
MiMo tackles the challenge of historic designation selections
Finding sponsors is next step for `Flamingos in Paradise' project
Fortune to build once hotly contested Multiplan tower on southern half
Major convention due on Beach in June seen drawing delegates from 60 nations
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Week of May 3, 2001
Miami Heat delays building retail area in order to host yacht race
Tunnel to Port of Miami gains priority; costs rising
Miami area's first Internet street fair to be held on Lincoln Road
Brickell Park sale well under way despite outcry
Gables team hints first option is downscale Biltmore Way project
Port employs discount package deals to lure more cargo
Consortium from Cantabria in Spain plans to tap US market from new Miami base
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Week of April 26, 2001
Amendment added to stadium-financing bill requires Miami vote
County wants review of uses of convention development tax
Gables names team to weigh fate of Biltmore Way, city hall job
Blue Dolphin Studios joins repertorie of Miami production and studio space
Multilingual Web sites now offered at UM
Beach mayor wants convention tax to build rail link to mainland
Area hospitals find innovation, insight needed to capture market
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Week of April 19, 2001
Caterpillar subsidiary moving logistics center to Miami-Dade
Cargo ferry offering fast Miami-Bahamas run
Clubs transforming Overtown, Park West, river areas
North Miami Beach gets OK to add 163rd mall to plans
Italy's Sella adds rep office to Brickell bank vista
Eastward Ho! seeks funds to help developers clean lands
Maduro Stadium nearer demolition for apartment complex
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Week of April 12, 2001
Local vote, tax dispute could stall Miami stadium deal
City may sell Orange Bowl naming rights
Officials say all's fine as arts center deadline nears
Africando 2001 to promote trade with Africa, Caribbean
Administrative red tape cut for Metrozoo aviary rehab
Transportation study under way to find trouble spots
Wider road to the Keys more narrow than proponents wish
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Week of April 5, 2001
Miami Beach reconsiders role in county's tourist tax and its use for stadium
Economic report shows $4 billion in cargo rolls down the Miami River
Chamber team to seek root-server to boost high-tech here
Miami One project heading back to drawing boards
US-Chile trade talks here praised; next stop Santiago
Miami Beach lobbyists come under fire from mayor
Miami to hold first film trade show as hemispheric hub
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Week of March 29, 2001
Bayfront site off Brickell sells for $19 million
World Economic Forum bringing summit to Miami
City seeking sales taxes from Orange Bowl concessions
UM fundraising slot open with president due in June
Indefinite securities extension keeps bankers happy
Last effort to stop another Brickell high-rise is today
Flamingo art project here inspired by cows of Chicago
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Week of March 22, 2001
Miami must score riverfront site for stadium deal to win
72nd Street developer may be named at next city meeting
National film grant boosts Florida history center here
Group recommends pulling plug on structure of utilities
Downtown rehab plan due before Miami commissioners in April
Two Ocean Drive luxury condos continue South Pointe growth
South Miami Avenue homeowners unite to voice concerns
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Week of March 15, 2001
Developer drops out of Miami One project over price
Stadium site near Bicentennial Park costliest of those favored by Marlins
Airport area projects adding 700,000 feet of class A space
BOMA to stage biggest award bash ever in American arena
Beach office space due in April as first of new wave
Parking system to retain park director to oversee Gusman
Mutiny Park tops off; developers say sales pace brisk
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Week of March 8, 2001
Drop in international passengers linked to Canada, Bahamas
Study of 6 sites, Miami's vote on stadium due
Latest reports say Miami Circle part of trade village
Beach mayor is Hollywood-bound to share success story
Binational chamber group sets showcase for commerce
Two ways on Eighth sought to ease Brickell traffic
Terra Lycos dot-com to keep Miami HQ after recent merger
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Week of February 29, 2001
Miami lands initial round of Chile-US trade talks
Rouse project seen as catalyst for western Kendall city
Proposal for ballpark west of Biscayne gathers momentum
Signed deed moves arts center project into evaluation period
Brickell Village center due to get underway in summer
Grove Playhouse lot sought by state rep for hotel
Circle of leaders named to determine future of Circle
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Week of February 22, 2001
Miami River tower to include immigration courthouse
Two dot-coms set to expand, relocate to Miami-Dade
Kendall Town Center project could prompt $12 million in roadwork
Freedom Tower opening set; foundation offices delayed
Sites rise to eight as city adds more to baseball team
CocoWalk to expand into new four-story wing with offices
Dolphin Mall ready to cater to Spanish-speaking tourists
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Week of February 15, 2001
New county job created, filled to assist airports, seaport
BAP gains permit for Brickell View
Extra innings ahead in Marlins quest for new park
Sports authority director seen healing old arena wounds
Network access point seen as catalyst for more e-commerce
Netjuice Consulting sees expansion in wings from base in Miami
E-survey trying to map features of local high-tech geography
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Week of February 8, 2001
Largest Microsoft meeting ever coming to Miami
Enterprise Florida opening trade office in South Africa
Developers contacted by city for Watson Island project
Airport area businesses bloom with flower power
Panel would re-try penny sales tax to ease roads ahead
First wave of public input heard on Bicentennial stadium
Home resales remain impervious to rumors of slowdown
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Week of February 1, 2001
Latest 2 plans move road, enlarge Bicentennial Park to accommodate Marlins
Microsoft officials eye Miami for global briefing
Proposals to overhaul aviation operations lack support, Mayor Penelas says
Jump in Fort Lauderdale reflects passenger declines here
Study OK brings Beach step closer to trolley system
One Miami high-rise gets commission OK amid protests
Miami homeless annex beds trigger downtown concerns
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Week of January 25, 2001
New County Manager Shiver is to take over Feb. 15
Half Moon becomes county's first underwater preserve
Empowerment trust considers support for Marlins stadium
Trade groups team up to pitch Miami as US-Latin link
Chamber program to market services enters next phase
Commissioners set workshop on Homestead base project
FIRC to sell Key Biscayne Shopping Center by the unit
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Week of January 18, 2001
County manager nomination opens door to more change
Financial consultants hired to study Miami sites proposed for baseball
Terremark says focus to shift to NAP stations
Stierheim reflects on years with county, won't disappear
Lyric theater is central pin in Overtown rehab plan
Marketing campaign seen lighting way at Beacon Council
International airport traffic seen rebounding in year
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Week of January 11, 2001
Smithsonian forms educational partnership with FIU
Delmonte buys Sevilla building for new HQ tower
26 firms chosen for Venture Forum, now in 10th year
Royalty among meeting planners in town for annual bash
Permanent NAP home topped off in 2000
Miami weighs Marlins park proposal before trust reports
First phase of hemispheric trade talks winding down
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Week of January 4, 2001
Chicago firm Hines Interest set to build Coral Gables tower
Florida Marlins in Bicentennial Park seen putting squeeze play on port
Watson Island mega-yacht proposal seen smoothing waterfront, City of Miami ties
Chamber looks to award-sponsors for major fund raising
First phase of hemispheric trade talks winding down
Inatel's software targets telecommunications companies
Dot-com demise offset in office space by proliferation of new firms
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