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WATSON TOUR: About 50 companies were represented Tuesday at a conference and tour of Watson Island, said Meredith Nation, city business developer supervisor. City officials are accepting proposals to build a mega-yacht marina and mixed-use development in the northwest quadrant of the island. The deadline for proposals is June 20. The selected company will be in charge of planning, designing, building, leasing and managing the marina and auxiliary buildings. Ms. Nation said about 44 companies have paid a $300 registration fee to get a proposal. As of March 1, 36 companies registered to bid — seven from out of state. RE-RUNNING: Miami Mayor Joe Carollo announced Tuesday he will run again for mayor of Miami on Nov. 7. If elected, it would be his third term. In December, the mayor had said he would not seek re-election. That, he said, "was the same day I learned through a reporter that my wife had filed for divorce. I was willing to sacrifice my political career to save my marriage. But saving it has not been possible." Also, he said "people started showing me support and asking me to run again." NEWSRACK BOXES: The Miami City Commission today (3/8) will discuss final approval of an ordinance that would control the type, size and color of lettering on newsstands placed on city streets. The ordinance got a first OK in December. MIAMI WESTERN: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez said he will introduce a resolution today (3/8) to create a West Kendall Area Municipal Advisory Committee. County staff will be directed to assist the committee, which is to determine the feasibility and possible boundaries of incorporation in West Kendall. Mr. Martinez said District 11 residents wishing to serve on the committee should submit resumes to his office. Details: (305) 375-5511. FLORIDA EXPORTS SOAR: Florida's exports jumped 7.6% last year, hitting a total of $29.9 billion, Enterprise Florida reported Tuesday. Brazil remained the leading destination country with $3.5 billion in Florida exports, up 21.8% from 1999. Canada was second — exports from Florida to Canada rose 17.6% MEXICAN SEND-OFF: The largest jump in Florida's top 20 export markets was to Mexico, Enterprise Florida said, a 58% increase to $1.81 billion from $1.14 billion in 1999. That made Mexico Florida's third largest export destination. Manny Mencia, Enterprise Florida senior vice president based in Coral Gables, said that a July 1999 trade mission to Mexico led by Gov. Jeb Bush "helped to galvanize the Florida business community to focus on Mexico." LEGALLY ENTERTAINING: The Florida Bar's entertainment, arts & sports law section is opening its 3rd annual symposium March 23 in the Loews Miami Beach Hotel to industry professionals, said Kim Kolback, symposium co-chair. "Since there was such great interest and demand from past years," she said, "we felt industry professionals would benefit from this, too." Among speakers is Louis Pearlman, president and CEO of Trans Continental Cos. A special pre-symposium VIP reception will be held from 6-9 p.m. March 22 in the Savoy, 501 Ocean Drive. Symposium session costs are $105-$210. Details: Angela Froleich, (800) 342-8060, ext. 15633. SMALL BUSINESS ABROAD: Services for small businesses that target international markets will be the focus of Miami Today's International Roundtable breakfast session at 7:30 a.m. March 29 on the 10th floor, Colonial Bank, 1200 Brickell Ave. Panelists are Lynn Hayes of Thomas W. Ruff & Co., chairman of the small business group for the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; John McCartney, director of the US Export Assistance Center in South Florida; Manuel Mencia, vice president and CEO of international trade for Enterprise Florida Inc., and Raul Valdes-Fauli III, vice president for corporate trade in the finance department of Colonial Bank. Reservations are requested. Details: Techy Fernandez, (305) 358-2663. HAVE IT JEB'S WAY: Gov. Jeb Bush had a heavyweight marketing tip for Burger King at the groundbreaking of its world headquarters at 5505 Blue Lagoon Drive on Friday. "I'm a loyal customer — as you can see," he told the crowd, gesturing to his waist and derriere. "We're waiting for the Diet Whopper." HEAVENLY BURGERS: The governor also had a serious suggestion: be entrepreneurial. He recalled the late Jim McLamore, who started Burger King in Miami in the mid-1950s as a single restaurant selling burgers and built it into a global brand. "We don't pay tribute to the risk-takers, to the dreamers, as much as we should," Mr. Bush said. Burger King, he said, "is trying to build an entrepreneurial heaven here on earth." INN KEY TIME: The Greater Miami & the Beaches Hotel Association is holding its 7th annual Inn Key awards luncheon and business expo at 11 a.m. May 17 in the Fontainebleau Hilton Resort & Towers. Former Miami-Dade County Manager Merrett R. Stierheim is scheduled guest speaker. Details: Cherry, (305) 531-3553. BOMA INPUT: The Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater Miami is holding a town hall luncheon meeting, "Is BOMA Greater Miami-Dade Serving Your Needs?" at 11:30 a.m. March 14 in the Rusty Pelican Restaurant. Arturo L. Fernandez and Murray Greene with the organization's long-range planning committee are scheduled speakers. Cost is $30; $25 for members with reservations. Details: (305) 530-0083. UNITED BRANCH: BankUnited Florida State Bank officially opened its 34th branch office March 2 at 260 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscayne. FEDERATION POST: The Greater Miami Jewish Federation named Martin Neier assistant executive vice president for financial resource development. Mr. Neier had been national director of campus development for Hillel in Washington, DC, and is former development director and foundation executive director for Mount Scopus Memorial College in Melbourne, Australia. He has also held posts with the University Jewish Federation of Metrowest and the Federation of Greater Washington and coordinated the federation's first Super Sunday phone-a-thon, a fundraising format since used by more than 150 Jewish federations in the US and Canada. TECHNO MIAMI: TechnoMarine, formerly of Playa Del Rey, announced its corporate relocation to Miami with an office in Suite 303, 2915 Biscayne Blvd. The firm, founded by Franck Dubarry after he sold a Paris advertising agency in 1996, sells luxury sports watches. Mr. Dubarry cited Miami's relative proximity to Europe and Latin America as reasons for the move. TAX AID: Merrill Lynch is offering a free seminar, "The Tax Man Cometh," at 6 p.m. March 28 in the Miami Dadeland Marriott, 9090 S Dadeland Blvd. Eric Baker, vice president and district retirement planning specialist, is scheduled speaker. Reservations required. Details: Bethany Rosenhack, (305) 252-5618. EYE SALE: Sawelson Eye Center, 1450 S Miami Ave., was sold to ophthalmologist Dr. Howard London and is now the Sawelson-London Eye Center. Dr. London said he will manage the clinic while former owner Dr. Harold Sawelson remains available part-time to see patients. Details: (305) 374-2323. |
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