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Week of December 27, 2007
Sawyer's Walk project facing uncertain future after county vote
Frustration over affordable housing behind Edmonson move to kill Sawyer's Walk project
As new benefactor, Omni area should have more say over Carnival Center, commissioner says
Miami city government looking for jackpot from slots approval

Congressional OK of channel dredging positions port for boom

'Blight' definitions for redevelopment purposes are far ranging
Architect's idea for furniture design leads to a growing business
ViewPoint: Marlins owners get huge Christmas gift; public gets coal
Profile: Johnny Martinez, Outgoing Secretary, District Six Florida Department of Transportation Incoming Director, Office of Capital Improvements, Miami-Dade County.
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Week of December 20, 2007
Sea shipper preparing for $160 million expansion
Litter, visual clutter may bring Miami handbill ban
Melreese restaurant under study
Money found to reopen downtown park

Lack of guidelines leaves Urban Development issue unsettled

Residential lending woes beginning to take toll on commercial projects
Upscale revamp of Collins Avenue sparks national interest
ViewPoint: Marlins owners get huge Christmas gift; public gets coal
Profile: Larry Wilker, Interim President and CEO of the Carnival Center for the Performing Arts
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Week of December 13, 2007
Soccer may join Florida Marlins on Orange Bowl land
Omni owners seek $7 million from City of Miami to aid center rehab
County committee moves to formalize increased control over Carnival Center
Miami International Airport handles more cargo, passengers than in 2006

Dade County staff instructed to provide public-private project reports

US-Peru agreement could revive Free Trade Area of the Americas
New York company gets conditions for Orange Bowl demolition
ViewPoint: And now, the good news from the county manager's office...
Profile: Matti Bower, Mayor of Miami Beach
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Week of December 6, 2007
Downtown Development Authority vote on tax rate in question
Florida International University medical school gets $10M in Dade county bond money
Coconut Grove panel plotting strategy for business improvement district
City of Miami drops parking fees at downtown garages for holidays

Miami redevelopment agency pressing for Sawyer's Walk housing help

Florida Light & Power's $8B reactors projected to bring 3,000 construction jobs
Downtown Miami's newest tourist draw lifts off
ViewPoint: Welcome to Miami's huge party – oh, and enjoy the art too
Profile: Kelly-Ann Cartwright, Executive partner of Holland & Knight
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Week of November 29, 2007
Seawall recovery may slow dredging
Council of Americas looking at a Miami home
Office hunters grab up downtown space
Office shuffles likely with big leases coming up for renewal

Movie producers frustrated by loss of Miami police liaison for shoots

Miami among candidates to homeport retired carrier
Historic buildings, sites can draw on $10M
ViewPoint: Voters' faith in funding county bond issue isn't reciprocated
Profile: John Esposito, President and CEO of Bacardi U.S.A.
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Week of November 22, 2007
Policy may force Miami International Airport to stay put
Florida International University med school seeks $10 million of county bond money
Fixes ahead for bond program
Better Communities' project delays mount

Downtown authority sets zones for proposed panhandling ban

Group plans auto-themed project for Park of Commerce
Out-of-state companies make up short list for Orange Bowl demolition
ViewPoint: Bury baseball stadium bonds as Barry goes 'Out on Bonds'
Profile: Ola O. Aluko, Director of City of Miami Department of Capital Improvements
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City gives Bayview complex extra height in exchange for parking
Beacon set to wrap up deals to land bioscience firms
Miami changing land-use plan after court defeats on river uses
Miami 21 will not delay land-plan update

Chamber leaders making push for city's Port of Miami tunnel contribution

Homestead-Miami Speedway brings $248 million to economy yearly, study shows
Survey: Drop in housing starts bringing price-inventory balance
ViewPoint: Another failure to look before we leap into a tax cut pitfall
Profile: Brian P. Mormile, Senior Vice President and Market Executive at U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management
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Week of November 8, 2007
New Carnival Center chief sees high profile programming on horizon
Long ago deal: City made no provision for free garage at Shops at Midtown
Voters will decide elected property appraiser question
Commercebank gets name change to Mercantil Commercebank

Formula change will give Shops at Midtown developers early bond cash

Miami dealing for Lloyds of London presence
DOT area chief: Port tunnel fate entirely up to Miami City Commission
ViewPoint: Economic details are essential before we vote on tax relief
Profile: Thinh Tran, corporate vice president and chief quality and patient safety officer, Baptist Health South Florida
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Week of November 1, 2007
Aon expansion drops residential, switches to office
Crime spies sought for Entertainment District
Appeal court rejects yet another Miami River residential project
Slot machine backers say vote win would bring development

Miami mulling deadlines on home, duplex construction

Three Brickell condominiums have highest foreclosure rate
Gimenez gives up on budget plan
ViewPoint: Charter review's cave-in needn't be a permanent collapse
Profile: Steve McKean, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Acceller
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Week of October 25, 2007
Developer sets sights on Orange Bowl area
Groups seeking easier downtown retail permitting
Slot machine proponents' survey predicts 6,000 additional jobs
Downtown Authority consensus: Ban all panhandling in set areas

1000 Waterford green office project set to break ground

County charter task force endorses switch to elected property appraiser
Shoppers might get free holiday parking downtown
ViewPoint: Ho hum: Marlins hand county yet another stadium deadline
Profile: Phillip Frost, Chairman of Ladenburg Thalmann and Chairman and CEO of OPKO Health
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Week of October 18, 2007
Study cites $12 million cost for Marlins stadium roadwork
County ordered poverty trust to fund Florida FTAA
Miami city commissioners insist on more control of bond projects
Ballpark plans must overcome traffic problems

Mural law violators on short end of airport advertising contract

Railroad not answer to port-related traffic woes, pros say
Local students create art with company surplus
ViewPoint: Miami must be a stern gatekeeper in port tunnel decision
Profile: Mary Young, Miami Location Leader, IBM
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Week of October 11, 2007
County set to end rule on worker residency
Carnival Center late on county debt payment
Builder agrees to hold original port tunnel price estimates until closing
Convention taxes reach record high

Charter reviewers wrestling with incorporation, annexation

Short-term rentals a matter of policy, not law, city attorney says
Villa Serena labeled historic home
ViewPoint: City's centerpiece of beauty and history gone with the wind
Profile: Mario Murgado, President and CEO, Brickell Motors
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Week of October 4, 2007
State courts 2nd Port of Miami tunnel work bidder
Downtown parking lot fetches $5.5M; tower likely
City studying panhandling bans by designated zone and citywide
Deadline extension request could save port tunnel

Two consortiums vie to lease, develop airport land

Lawsuit challenges barring short-term beach house rentals
County proposal would require arts program to spend on maintenance
ViewPoint: Illegal Miami meeting plays right into budget-cutters' hands
Profile: Carolina Rendeiro, Chairman of Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce and CEO of Business Centers International in Miam
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Week of September 27, 2007
Port lands cruise line, will build $60M HQ
Carnival Center says event parking now ample
Tunnel fund decision left off city agenda
Port tunnel alternative is only viable solution for heavy downtown truck traffic, official says

Miami set to adopt budget under rollback threat from Legislature

Brickell's Villa Magna gets name change, more focus on commercial
County approves voluntary farmland preservation program
ViewPoint: Oh, Oh, wh'd have thught we'd get a knckut punch dwntwn?
Profile: Rafael "Ralph" Sanchez, Managing Partner, Ponce Circle Developers
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Week of September 20, 2007
City mulls payments for tunnel
County looking at land-use rules for transit parcels
Miami's budget at risk after illegal commission meeting
Tunnel supporters make final push before Sept. 30 deadline

Final budget to closely resemble draft, city manager says

Commissioners consider agricultural land preservation program
Marina approval process difficult, not impossible
ViewPoint: Tax cut, Miami style: tax collections, spending set to rise
Profile: Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Consul General of Japan
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Week of September 13, 2007
Ruling may sink tunnel fund source
What Brickell condo slump? Developer adds units
New Florida Supreme Court ruling might hurt redevelopment agencies
Charter panel endorses status quo on offices

Citizens beg county to spare Mom and Pop grants

Arts center business plan calls for audience market research
Permit for 2-tower mixed project sought
ViewPoint: Waiter,skip the steak – just give me some service, please
Profile: Juan Carlos Bermudez, Mayor, City of Doral
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Week of September 6, 2007
State insists tunnel funds be settled on by Sept. 30
Film fees could fracture permitting partnership
Today's $50 million question: Will city pay tunnel share?
Charter panel shuns switch to elected sheriff, tax collector

OB land value, future use remains unknown

Bankers' group joining state lobbying campaign for affordable housing
Conference tackles Latin American banking problems
ViewPoint: Marlins about to bring ballpark deal in from the bullpen
Profile: M.J. "Manny" Rodriguez, Miami-Dade Regional Director, External Affairs, Florida Power & Light Co.
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Week of August 30, 2007
OB money likely to go to new use
Miami plans to fight court over river zoning
County commissioners champion low-profile issues in budget battle
Two Miami firms among magazine's 500 fastest-growing

Officials: Downtown shoppers won't miss demolished garage

Small businesses could be blindsided by end of no-fault
Miami poverty rate among highest in US, Census report says
ViewPoint: Who's watching Big Brother while he's watching you?
Profile: Lucy Morillo, President, Miami Children's Hospital Foundation
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Week of August 23, 2007
Security cameras will scan downtown
Wynwood trade zone attracts nine potential buyers
'Canes' move out of Orange Bowl enhances possibilities for Marlins
Grove playhouse officials consider taking on university partner

Charter panel to suggest raises, term limits for commissioners

County office seeks state funding for stalled river dredging
Port gets $2.3 million federal grant to boost security
ViewPoint: A kids' tantrum at county hall threatens to smack all of us
Profile: Terence Riley, Director, Miami Art Museum
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Week of August 16, 2007
County may use CRA's future for tunnel money leverage
UM indecision on OB stalls ballpark planning
Miami Circle secured for now – but seawall funding uncertain
Appeal court ruling gives marine industry future on river

Budget cuts force county to scrap plans for 4 new libraries

Future arrives Aug. 29 for MIA with terminal opening
Realty firms set to clash over Bank of America tower garage
ViewPoint: State-ordered tax cut may foster useful new taxing districts
Profile: Harpal S. Kapoor, Director, Miami-Dade Transit
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Week of August 9, 2007
City to miss target date for Orange Bowl work
Miami to give landlord first crack at Knight land
Gambling supporters, opponents gearing up for campaign on slots
Absentee campaign gets Gables business district renewed

MiMo, Design districts under study for business districts

Hospitality survey: Facilities here top-notch, workers not
No 'maritime expert,' port director 'good, good administrator'
ViewPoint: Terrible timing on plan for 67% raise for arts center CEO
Profile: Gepsie Metellus, Executive Director, Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center
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Week of August 2, 2007
Arts center defers a vote on CEO raise
Airport car-rental fees raised to pay for center
Homestead OKs contract to sell rest of Park of Commerce to Gables group
Miami auditor general reappointed, to undergo independent peer review

Miami commissioners agree to delay move on murals law

Miami eliminates current fire fee, settles dispute on old one
Developer gets zoning changes to build entertainment complex
ViewPoint: Charter panel holds key to upgrading county government
Profile: Fernando Perez-Hickman, Chairman of the Board, Transatlantic Bank
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Week of July 26, 2007
Swiss bank UBS eyeing Brickell HQ
Downtown Radisson to become a Hilton
Marine firm Merrill-Stevens gets 2.2 acres from county
County votes to continue working with city, state on plans for tunnel

County ponders massive cuts in film office's budget

Hotel, conference center in master plan for Park West
Miami commission to wrap up a few things before recess
ViewPoint: Like a piñata, bursting condo bubble will spill forth goodies
Profile: Richard Fain, President & CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
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Week of July 19, 2007
Burgess: Cutbacks won't hit developers
Alvarez budget includes $9 million for arts center
Miami commissioner, staffers plan mural laws stricter than county's
New banking leader to focus on compliance education

Carnival Center told it needs higher-profile programming

Firing won't derail streetcar project, Miami staffers insist
City: Pocket parks great, but where and who will pay?
ViewPoint: Firings don't cure city's scandals – they just cover them up
Profile: Ron Esserman, Chairman, Performing Art Center Foundation
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Week of July 12, 2007
Wynwood trade zone up for sale
Consultant: Military museum would work
Revised ordinance on murals gets narrow commission OK
County tells Vizcaya agency to stay out of zoning dispute

Slot machines to be on ballot Jan. 29 after commission vote

Miami OKs pre-qualification for construction contractors
Miami Today wins four awards in national newspaper contest
ViewPoint: Slots a bad gamble for business, economy and government
Profile: Marvin O¹Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, Jackson Health System
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Week of July 5, 2007
Bank HQ may land in Brickell
Bidding on SouthCom base to be reopened
Gables close to applying city's first impact fees on developers
New COO vows to get Carnival Center on budget

FIU researchers trying to find way to produce fuel from sugar byproduct

County commissioner trying to abolish wait time for limos
Operations director envisions Gusman as 'church of art'
ViewPoint: Forget the excuses for schools' failures – focus on education
Profile: Alfred Sanchez, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Miami.
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Week of June 28, 2007
Moonlighting contributed to delays, city concedes
New code could hit developers hard in wallet
Irritated commissioners give Carnival Center $4.1 million
Miami will contribute $50 million to port tunnel, CFO insists

Dutch company getting its name out there with marathon

Work on charter review can start as 16 of 21 panel seats are filled
Mount Sinai officials may decide to keep Miami Heart Institute
ViewPoint: Let's decide what will keep Miami alive after Castro dies
Profile: David Landsberg, President and Publisher, Miami Herald Media Co.
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Week of June 21, 2007
Hotel back in Brickell project plan
Macy's might get incentives to stay downtown
Airport officials await approval to offer more incentives to airlines
Major use special permit requests down in Miami in first half of year

Four county commissioners appoint themselves to charter-review panel

County panels study concepts for water taxi
Commercial property owners anxious about tax reform
ViewPoint: State protects vital police work: phone transfers and filing
Profile: Barbara Kahn, Dean, University of Miami School of Business Administration
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Week of June 14, 2007
Museum to manage Circle site
Permitting hiatus to go to city with Miami 21
Developers expect higher fees with Florida's property-tax cuts
County procurement reform strives for fairness, efficiency

Tourism officials look to weak dollar, coalition to boost visitor numbers

Developer sells 14 acres in Homestead Park of Commerce
Buses on Shoulder program tests well in Kendall, officials report
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Week of June 7, 2007
Downtown Hyatt set for renovation
County to seek investors for land at airports
Grove group launches radio blitz to attract visitors from out of town
Developer to continue with plan to raze resort despite Sonesta review

Tax cuts in Tallahassee could lead to business improvement districts

Carnival Center to be fully staffed in dark weeks, officials say
Summer Shorts festival moves from UM to Carnival Center
ViewPoint: Tax-cut guru makes economic balancing act sound too simple
Profile: Paul Cejas, Chairman, Miami Business Forum.
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Week of May 31, 2007
Alvarez orders restrictions on county hiring
CRA head: Property tax reform will bite into pet projects
Apathy could kill Gables business district, director fears
Homestead rejected as new base for SouthCom

There might not be room here for national big-box retailers

Aviation, trade officials here expect benefits from US-China flight deal
Carnival Center to be closed for 'routine maintenance'
ViewPoint: Chamber needs true grit to combat community's dragons
Profile: Javier Rodriguez, Executive Director, Miami-Dade Expressway Authority
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Week of May 24, 2007
County adds $503 million to North Terminal budget
Congress considering Homestead for SouthCom headquarters
Commissioners split on Opa-locka development
Master plan for Miami parks OK'd as a guideline

Brazilian airline plans direct Miami-Rio flights

Mediterranean restaurant planned for former firehouse
Commissioners OK plan to have Marlins change name, spring-training site
ViewPoint: Ask not for whom the port tolls: It tolls for thee, Harriet
Profile: D. Wayne Brackin, Chief Operating Officer, Baptist Health South Florida.
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Week of May 17, 2007
Developer cuts back plans for Brickell tower
Burgess' contract is fine, Alvarez says
Airport-info terminals take off with hotel guests
Moss to seek changes in Marlins' name, spring training

Homestead close to selling balance of commerce park land

County looks at tolls as best option to finance port tunnel
Miami chamber reflects on successes as goals meeting nears
ViewPoint: Bravo, Tallahassee: Now it's DC's turn on river funding
Profile: Loretta Hadley Cockrum, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Foram Group Inc.
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Week of May 10, 2007
Miami to seek private partner for streetcars
County adopts plan for South Dade watershed
Miami officials plan to use community development funds for tunnel
State contributes $5 million for river dredging

Homestead Hospital move into new facility a smooth one

Downtown retailers could face challenges, panelists say
Science museum has plans to go green at Museum Park
ViewPoint: Taste-test the tax-cut sundae first – and no cherry on top
Profile: Robert A. Zinn, President, Akerman Senterfitt
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Week of May 3, 2007
Hialeah track could reopen for racing, slots
County OKs $10 million payment to transit contractor
County may seek new bookstore after Borders rejected for airport
County to regulate, limit huge mural advertisements

Beacon Council helping New Orleans counterpart with fundraiser

Grove panel to subsidize discount valet service at Commodore Plaza
Razing of Sheraton Bal Harbour rescheduled for fall
ViewPoint: Judge's ruling makes school superintendent dictator for life
Profile: Kevin Burns, Mayor, City of North Miami.
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Week of April 26, 2007
Art Miami moved up to December to join Art Basel
Developers could start feeling Miami 21 pinch soon
County commissioners brace for fight over housing agency
Loehmann's plans to open Midtown store next month

Officials considering move UM law school downtown

County officials calls for forensic audit of art program
New signs at airport designed to speed pickups
ViewPoint: Property tax cut: Let's count the teeth in state's gift horse
Profile: I. Stanley Levine, Chairman Emeritus, Levine & Partners, PA
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Week of April 19, 2007
Fortune Realty buys Grand Bay Club's clubhouse
Live Nation sale won't affect Gleason, officials say
River dredging will be resumed with $3.5 million US grant
County officials ask UM to promise not to dilute Jackson services

County to consider quick-acting charter-review panel

Grove advisors get first look at plan for waterfront
Chefs landing on Biscayne Corridor to feed growing population
ViewPoint: Take the vital steps to keep convention revenues flowing in
Profile: Marta Perez, Miami-Dade School Board
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Week of April 12, 2007
Panel blocks Sorenson plan for county charter review
Law would strengthen condo contracts
Rubio running out of time for tax-reform plan
Development threatening crops, agricultural experts say

Publix negotiating again for Mary Brickell Village store

Fox to spend $500,000 to rebuild Grove facility for TV show
Build baseball stadium at Melreese, real estate researcher suggests
ViewPoint: Your box seat at private dinner that sells county a ballpark
Profile: Silvio A. Cardoso, President/Owner, United Homes International Inc.
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Week of April 5, 2007
Beach hospital plans to sell Miami Heart Institute buildings
TV series to be filmed at Grove convention center
Straub says Cirque du Soleil has not asked about Miami Arena
Public gets first glimpse at Virginia Key master plan

Surf Club president rejects $40 million bid for property

Grove could establish business improvement district within a year
Publix abandons plan to open in Mary Brickell Village
ViewPoint: Wanted: Solutions to performing-arts centerís cash crisis
Profile: Karl S. Wright, President, Florida Memorial University
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Week of March 29, 2007
Miami dumps hotel from Melreese plans
River officials consider plan to lighten port's load
Six-building mixed-use project to replace former Omni Mall
Door closed on use of CRA funds for stadium, streetcars

State to submit plan for buy-now, pay-later contract

Buses driving on shoulders of three highways in plan to ease traffic
Mayor hopes new North Miami plan makes city more livable
ViewPoint: Power-hungry superintendent teaches bad civics lessons
Profile: Larry M. Spring Jr., Chief Financial Officer, City of Miami
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Week of March 22, 2007
Diaz plan calls for green certification for new buildings
US rejects Miami Circle for protected status
Local fleets lose battle for more space at car-rental hub
US to build immigration center on county properties

DDA officials hit the streets to meet downtown merchants

Citrix moves Latin headquarters to Gables
Redevelopment agency won't help fund stadium, county official says
ViewPoint: Bullets start flying in gunfight at the Stephen P. Clark Corral
Profile: Philippe Vinogradoff, Consul General of France, Consulate General of France.
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Week of March 15, 2007
I-95 could get upgraded, tolled high-speed lanes
County finance panel recommends hiring freeze
Carnival CEO blasts Port of Miami as 'Third World' facility
Transit officials call for test of ferry service on bay

Regalado: CRA money shouldn't be dangled in stadium talks

Chamber gets $120,000 grant for global initiatives
Radio station too costly to buy, county staffer says
ViewPoint: Negotiations for 'Baseball in our time' ignore the basics
Profile: Mary Scott Russell, President, Chamber South
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Week of March 8, 2007
Orange Bowl makes comeback in baseball stadium discussion
Hialeah moves to promote mixed-use development
Rejected by Marlins, Hialeah may get baseball training facility
Hernandez says Overtown CRA money earmarked for stadium

Sorenson presents expanded plan for charter review

FIU plans $50 million stadium, student center
Miami reports no rush for permits ahead of zoning overhaul
ViewPoint: Wow: A thoughtful proposal to probe county to its very core
Profile: Adm. James Stavridis, Commander, US Southern Command
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Week of March 1, 2007
56-story tower rejected by Miami planners
Gables gives initial OK to UM expansion plan
County officials still eye community cash for stadium
County wants one thing from Legislature: money

Concourse gives county, airport contractor cause to celebrate

Regalado, others want straight answers about Miami 21
Mayor Alvarez blasts proposal for elected sheriff
ViewPoint: Electing specialists in government is too much democracy
Profile: Jarett S. Levan, President and Chief Executive Officer, BankAtlantic.
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Week of February 22, 2007
Commissioners have doubts about stadium site
County commissioner to push for elected sheriff's post
Car-rental firms threaten to boycott intermodal center
County gives initial OK for increase in impact fees

County gives ultimatum on Opa-locka development

Groundbreaking slated for fall for Watson Island project
Alvarez pushes for toll flyovers, stadium in State of County speech
ViewPoint: More lessons from Chicago: Sell off the county's names
Profile: Michelle Spence-Jones, Miami city commissioner
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Week of February 15, 2007
Gables to get new Class A office tower
Seaport hopes to lure cruise line back for visit
County hastens pay, tells contractor to pick up airport pace
Mayor, commissioners begin battle for control

Miami may give complete review to city charter

Miami officials seek to ease permitting for affordable housing
County could turn over Carnival Center to private managers
ViewPoint: Thanks for the great report card from top-level graders
Profile: Miriam Lopez, Chairwoman and CEO, TransAtlantic Bank.
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Week of February 8, 2007
Miami-Dade mayor scraps plan to control procurement
Gables business-taxing district votes to expand reach
Alvarez pledges to tighten up the county's ship
Businesses look forward to showing off new products at boat show

Beach panel to consider proposal to curb house parties

Cuban Museum purchases opera's Coral Way building
Carnival Center executives project $1,000 deficit for second year
ViewPoint: Government warms up for wild pitch on baseball stadium
Profile: Joseph L. Caruncho, Chief Executive Officer, Preferred Care Partners.
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Week of February 1, 2007
County official: Let's mine our rocks ourselves
CRA board members: Look somewhere else for stadium funds
Alvarez, commissioners smiling ‹ but battle lines are forming
Foes cry foul over Miami's approval of high-rise at Mercy Hospital

Old county courthouse may get needed repairs

Barreiro finalizes revision of committee system
Vizcaya officials worry that condos will overcrowd landmark
ViewPoint: How to win battle over county control without firing a shot
Profile: Josie Legido-Correa, Executive Director, Downtown Miami Partnership Inc.
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Week of January 25, 2007
Carnival Center suffers $610,000 loss in first three months
Stadium plan only latest of projects seeking CRA funds
South Terminal project behind schedule at MIA, official says
Political leaders watching Alvarez for signals after strong-mayor vote

New insurance legislation gets mixed reactions in Miami

State transit official named director of expressway authority
Downtown, Miami officials working to address Macy's concerns
ViewPoint: Congress needs to dig up the money to dig out the river
Profile: Kerry L. Rapport, Senior Resident Officer, Bessemer Trust Co. of Florida.
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Week of January 18, 2007
American fails to land China route
Construction firm to county: Pay later for work now
Files missing from Miami commissioner's office
Agency head says city hasn't sought permission for stadium deal

County commits $7 million to Miami River dredging

County to be asked to approve testing of bay shuttle service
Comcast plans to create 270 jobs with digital phone service
ViewPoint: Forget corruption, personalities – this vote is about basics
Profile: John A. Rock, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs; Dean, College of Medicine Florida International University.
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Week of January 11, 2007
Owners: Medical imaging centers could close
MetroZoo wants $18 million advance to build Amazon exhibit
Commissioners launch offensive against strong mayor
30-story Overtown tower planned with film studios, hotel

Abreu to try again to settle dispute over car-rental hub

Parimutuel owners may again seek voters' OK for slots
Developer sells 15 acres in Homestead Park of Commerce
ViewPoint: Miami's best and brightest shown a shining economic future
Profile: Sen. Frederica S. Wilson, Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation Chair
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Week of January 4, 2007
97 companies considering moving, expanding here, Beacon official says
Barreiro: Vote would force commission to restructure financial oversight
Gables to spend $300,000 this year in traffic program
Barreiro: Stadium would trigger redevelopment downtown

Orlando close to getting trademark for "City Beautiful"

Water officials offer reprieve if county shows progress
Parking authority close to taking over facilities at Jackson Medical
ViewPoint: Bet that final chip on a smart new deal for county taxpayers
Profile: Cara Mantovani, owner, Mantovani Real Estate.
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