FYI Miami is a weekly feature of Miami Today, keeping readers ahead of the news. Here are highlights from the most current edition.

FILM PERMITS: Through September, the Miami-Dade Office of Film & Entertainment issued 3,327 permits worth an estimated economic boost of more than $123 million. The lion's share of about $77.5 million were for still photo shoots. In its most recent newsletter, the office says it is working on establishing one-stop permitting in 2001 as well as setting up a "user-friendly website," an e-photo library and increased marketing.

ACQUIRING FIDUCIARY: Franklin Resources Inc. has signed to acquire Fiduciary Trust Co., which has a Miami office headed by President and CEO Teresa Valdes-Fauli Weintraub. The all-stock transaction was valued at about $825 million. Based on current assets, the addition of Fiduciary Trust will bring to more than $280 billion the dollar value of assets Franklin manages worldwide, according to a Franklin spokesperson.

JAPAN TRADE POST: The Japan External Trade Organization named Shinkichi Kiuchi chief executive director of its Atlanta office, which oversees the association's trade and investment promotions in Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida. Mr. Kiuchi had been director of import promotions for the organization in Tokyo.

ACCREDITATION: North Shore Medical Center, 1100 NW 95th St., announced it has received accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The commission's on-site survey of the center was in June.

AVENTURA TENANT: Furniture manufacturer and interior designer Alan Cohen announced the opening of Aventura Design Group Inc. in Loehmann's Fashion Island. The store had been in Hollywood. Details: (305) 466-1440.

WLRN RECORD: WLRN Public Radio & Television, 172 NE 15th St., announced it surpassed its goal and set a record by raising more than $300,000 during its fall pledge drive in October. The station had set a goal for the drive of $285,000, according to a publicist.

FREE E-ADVICE: The Learning Network is presenting a free workshop, "E-commerce for business owners," from 1-4 p.m. today (11/2) at WLRN, 172 NE 15th St. Details: (305) 995-2492.

NETWORKER: Chamber South is holding a networker from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday at Daiquiri Daze in the Shops at Sunset, 5701 Sunset Drive. Features include 2-for-1 drinks and $1 beer. Details: (305) CHA-MBER.

SOUTHERN GUEST: The South Beach Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual luncheon Friday at noon in Monty's on the Beach, 300 Alton Road, Miami Beach. Guest speaker is Jorge Gonzalez, city manager of Miami Beach and this week's featured Miami Today profile executive. Cost is $45; $40 for members. Details: (305) 534-1903.

GREATER DATE: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce fall general membership meeting, committee sign-up and networker will be held from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Wyndham Miami Biscayne Bay Hotel, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. The agenda includes plans to show a goals conference video and member business displays. RSVP. Details: (305) 577-5490.

TO THE NORTH: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Northern Area Council is holding a networker from 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 8 in the Aventura Mall, 19501 Biscayne Blvd. RSVP. Details: (305) 577-5490.

BOMA TALK: The area chapter of Building Owners & Managers Association International is holding a luncheon talk, "Staying Competitive Through Education." at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8 in the Rusty Pelican, 3201 Rickenbacker Cswy. Guest speaker is James C. Williams, board chairman for BOMA International. Cost is $30; $25 for members with reservations. Details: (305) 530-0083.

STATEWIDE POST: The Transportation & Expressway Authority Membership of Florida has elected Sonny Holtzman chairman. Mr. Holtzman is chairman of the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority and a founding partner with the law firm Holtzman Krinzman Equels & Furia. He inherits his new post from Wayne Rich of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority. Members of the Transportation & Expressway Authority Membership of Florida, founded in 1997, meet quarterly to discuss and develop such issues as the design, financing, marketing, operations and maintenance of Florida's toll roads.

STATEWIDE POST, TOO: Gov. Jeb Bush named William H. Kerdyk Sr. to the South Florida Regional Planning Council. Mr. Kerdyk is founder of Kerdyk Real Estate, 2631 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, and a former City of Coral Gables commissioner.

GREATER ORIENTATION: The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is holding a general membership orientation from 5-8 p.m. Nov. 6 in the Wyndham Miami Biscayne Bay, 1601 Biscayne Blvd. At the session, chamber Chairman Philip Blumberg will preside. Also planned is a Business After Hours networker with product exhibits, food, drink and a chance to win tickets for two from American Airlines. RSVP. Details: (305) 577-5490.

MORE CHAMBER BIZ: The Greater Miami Chamber is also sponsoring its Hispanic marketing seminar from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in the Wyndham Miami. Scheduled speakers include Patricia Diaz Dennis, senior vice president with SBC Communications, and Wayne King, assistant secretary of marketing for the Florida Lottery. Cost is $120 by Nov. 10. Also, the chamber's "Top Hispanic Businesses Luncheon" is Nov. 17. Details: Priscilla Ferreira, (305) 577-5470.

CHAMBER WOMEN: The Greater Miami Chamber's women in business group is holding a two-hour forum at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 14 in the Wyndham Miami. Mike Adams of Mike Adams & Co. is scheduled to speak. Cost is $50; $25 for members. Details: Helen Colby, (305) 577-5426.

BRICKELL KICKS: The new Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant at 1201 Brickell Ave. is offering DirecTV's NFL package on game days — "football fans are no longer content to watch the one game network programming offers," says General Manager Terry Rentzepis. The games are shown on nine large screen TVs. Details: (786) 425-1130.

FRAGRANT DEAL: Miami-based FFI Fragrances announced it will acquire Elizabeth Arden and Elizabeth Taylor cosmetics and fragrances from Unilever Group. Publicists for FFI says the purchase will be made with $190 million in cash and $50 million in preferred stock. Combined, the companies saw sales exceeding $800 million over the past 12 months.

CHANGE IN NOMENCLATURE: Arthur Andersen Consulting announced late last week that effective Jan. 1 it will operate worldwide as Accenture, a "global management and technology consulting organization."