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	MSN Encarta - Miami (Florida)
		The population of Miami was 362,470 in 2000.
		Miami is the seat of Miami-Dade county, which blankets a land area of 5,040 sq km (1,946 sq mi) and is bounded by Broward County on the north, the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Monroe County on the south and west, and Collier County on the west.
		Miami took its name from the Miami River, which in turn was named for a Native American term believed to mean “big water.” The Miami River empties into Biscayne Bay (an arm of the Atlantic) at the heart of what is now the central business district.
	encarta.msn.com /encnet/refpages/RefArticle.aspx?refid=761557556 (811 words)

	Miami River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Great Miami River in Southwestern Ohio: Named after the Native American Miami tribe.
		Little Miami River in Southwestern Ohio: Named after the Native American Miami tribe.
		Miami River in South Florida: Its name is most likely derivied from a Native American word that means "sweet water" (See Miami, Florida : Early History).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miami_River (135 words)

	City of Miami Department of Economic Development (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Miami River and its surrounding neighborhoods have become magnets for all kinds of energy and activity over the last couple of years.
		A 1999 report funded by the Miami River Commission revealed that the Miami River is Florida’s fourth largest port in terms of dollar volume of trade, and handles about $4 billion in cargo on an annual basis, with shipments to 29 nations and territories of the Caribbean basin.
		With funds from the Miami River Commission, the Florida Department of Community Affairs, the County and the Empowerment Zone Trust, the Miami River Urban Infill Plan is intended to serve as a strategic blueprint, a broad planning guide and an action plan, to steer land use and growth along this important regional waterway.
	www.ci.miami.fl.us /economicdevelopment/Projects/MiamiRiver.asp (972 words)

	Trust for Public Land (TPL) Conserving Land for People
		The river is an international transfer point for shippers who each year move two million tons of cargo to and from nearly 100 ports of call.
		With an estimated $4 billion in annual cargo volume, the Miami River is Florida's fourth largest port and one of the city's largest employers.
		The Miami Circle, at the mouth of the river, is a unique artifact believed to reflect the culture of the Native Americans who lived here as much as 2,000 years ago.
	www.tpl.org /tier3_cdl.cfm?content_item_id=9962&folder_id=2085 (495 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Drawbridge Operation Regulations; Miami River, Miami-Dade County, FL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		One comment suggested that the obstruction of the Miami River due to installation of the Second Avenue Bridge leafs be limited to eight hours and any time beyond those eight hours where the Miami River is obstructed be mitigated by a financial subsidy from the bridge contractor to companies negatively impacted.
		Miami River vessel traffic would be impacted for an equal amount of time if the bridge leaves were installed in the vertical (up) position as it would in the horizontal (down) position because of the safety hazard over the waterway that would exist while installing the leaves.
		The Miami River Commission (MRC), an entity created by the State of Florida to be an official clearinghouse for all public policy and projects on the Miami River, recommended similar provisions.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2002/October/Day-11/i25930.htm (3966 words)

	Issues Page - U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen - 18th District of Florida
		She organized an inspection of this important waterway that is critical to the economic vitality of Miami and its surrounding communities.
		The Miami Congresswoman is pushing for the Miami River to be a top priority in Congressional consideration in energy and water appropriations.
		Most recently she contacted House appropriators requesting that $10 million be secured for the Miami River dredging project in the fiscal year 2003 appropriations legislation.
	www.house.gov /ros-lehtinen/issues_miamiriv.shtml (224 words)

	Travel to Miami-Florida-USA-History-WorldTravelGate.net®-
		Many millennia later, Tequesta Indians entered the lush, subtropical area and built settlements stretching from the Florida Keys to Broward County, with the largest concentrations along the north bank of the Miami River and on Key Biscayne.
		The heart of the community was a retail district along Avenue D (today’s Miami Avenue) emerging north of the river, in an area of piney woods.
		Miami and its offshore vacation spot Miami Beach soon became famous as the new home--at least the new winter home--of the "nice" millionaires (as opposed to Palm Beach, already established as the home of the "naughty" millionaires).
	www.americatravelling.net /usa/florida/miami/miami_history.htm (1079 words)

	Miami Real Estate, Miami Real Estate, Florida Real Estate, Preconstruction Miami Condo, Florida Condo Home
		Miami leaders have embraced this transformation, routinely rezoning land there to accommodate a burst of residential development.
		That makes some river businesses wonder whether they will survive, even though the main purpose of the $84 million dredging project -- at least on paper -- is to aid the shipping industry, not create a nicer water view for penthouse-apartment dwellers.
		Miami's river is the city's birthplace -- it snakes through its geographic heart, and along its banks are numerous remnants of the area's soul.
	www.interinvestments.com /site2004/market_trends/03article.htm (1118 words)

	Florida East Coast Industries sells land to river developer
		Florida East Coast Industries has sold 7 acres of land between the Miami River and Southwest Third Street for $18 million.
		Cumber said the Miami River parcel, once used in Florida East Coast Railway's freight and barge operations, was acquired in the 1890s but has not been used for several decades.
		The master-planned village runs from South Miami Avenue west to the Metrorail line and from the Miami River north to Southwest Third Street.
	www.miamitodaynews.com /news/031120/story2.shtml (705 words)

	crossroads (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The photograph entitled "Crossroads" is part of a picture theory developed by the Florida Research Ensemble (a group of colleagues teaching at the University of Florida) during the development of a prototype for applying arts practices to public problem solving within the institution of consulting.
		The Miami River, a 5.5 mile channel through the heart of the city of Miami connecting the Everglades with Biscayne Bay, is administered by some 34 public agencies, addressing every conceivable policy issue.
		The purpose of this conceptual agency is to coordinate the formation of public schools into a "fifth estate" that would allow students at all levels of education to participate in public policy formation by means of the internet.
	web.nwe.ufl.edu /elf/agency/crossroads.html (581 words)

	Miami Circle Archaeogeodesy by James Q. Jacobs
		My study of the archaeogeodesy of the Miami Circle has produced a possible rationale for its location at the mouth of the Miami River as well as a possible means of precisely dating the construction.
		At the Miami Circle latitude the angle between the summer and winter solstice rise/set positions expressed fundamental astronomical relationships during the prehistoric era.
		Crystal River Shell Mound, the largest shell mound in the world, is located 3.14 degrees north of Miami Circle at a distance equal to one thirtieth the earth's diameter.
	www.jqjacobs.net /astro/miami_circle.html (1349 words)

	Fisher Island Real Estate, Bal Harbour Real Estate, Miami Beach Real Estate, Miami-Dade Real Estate, Omar H. ...
		It wasn't long ago that the Miami River was known for moving cargo and contamination.
		The river has caught on with several developers, according to Brett Bibeau, Miami River Commission managing director, who said the area has attracted $2.5 billion in private development.
		"Here we were in Miami and we had neglected the river for several years, for the most part just using it as a working river," she said.
	www.miamirealtyshow.com /PageManager/Default.aspx/PageID=537521&NF=1 (2244 words)

	Miami River Greenway, Miami River: Reflections of a City: The Trust for Public Land
		Miami River Greenway, Miami River: Reflections of a City: The Trust for Public Land
		Flowing through the heart of the city, the river reflects Miami's cultural heritage, economic vitality and precarious natural environment.
		The historic and archaeological record of the Miami River tells a fascinating story of human cultural activity, from the earliest Native Americans to 19th century settlers to the courageous immigrants of yesterday and today.
	www.tpl.org /tier3_cdl.cfm?content_item_id=9962&folder_id=2085 (513 words)

	Miami River Greenway: The Trust for Public Land
		In 2002, TPL was invited by the Miami River Commission to take on the assignment of studying the Miami River corridor and making recommendations for area revitalization.
		The resulting Miami River Greenway Action Plan offers a "greenprint" for healthy urban redevelopment - a strategy to realize the potential of the Miami River as a natural resource and public amenity, while spurring neighborhood improvements that will transform depressed areas into more attractive places to live and work.
		Initial development is in the lower river and also calls for neighborhood linkages into the historic African-American Overtown community on the north side of the river and East Little Havana on the south.
	www.tpl.org /tier2_rp2.cfm?folder_id=2085 (263 words)

	Miami-Dade County - Miami-Dade County (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In 1998 archaeologists uncovered the “Miami Circle,” a series of holes cut into the oolitic limestone forming a 38-foot diameter circle located on the south side of the mouth of the Miami River.
		By 1830 the Bahamian lands along the river were purchased and became a slave plantation.
		The Miami River marked the beginning of a canoe trail through the Everglades to the big lake.
	www.miamidade.gov /info/history.asp (976 words)

	Miami Condos Luxury Condo for sale in Miami
		Miami's condominium building boom continues to rage on, according to figures released Tuesday by the city of Miami's Department of Planning.
		MET 2, one of three towers at urban development Metropolitan Miami, now is being planned as a commercial, retail and hotel center instead of a residential high-rise, as originally planned.
		MIAMI — Fifty stories below the penthouse terrace of Jade Residences, a new luxury condominium high-rise, the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean beyond stretch endlessly.
	www.century21miamiflorida.com (619 words)

	Miami River - TheBestLinks.com - Florida, Native American, Oregon, Ohio, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Miami River - TheBestLinks.com - Florida, Native American, Oregon, Ohio,...
		Miami River, Florida, Miami, Native American, Oregon, Ohio, United States...
		There are several Miami Rivers in the United States, all named after the Miami Native American tribe:
	www.thebestlinks.com /Miami_River.html (136 words)

	Florida's Historic Places: Miami
		The river was named for a Tequesta Indian word believed to mean “big water.” The Tequesta had Miami to themselves until the Spanish claimed it in the 1500s.
		He charted the “Village of Miami” on the south bank of the Miami River and sold several plots of land.
		From its beginnings as a tiny settlement along the Miami River to the international city of today, Miami represents a place to begin anew, a gateway to a better tomorrow.
	fcit.coedu.usf.edu /florida/lessons/miami/miami.htm (1088 words)

	Miami River Run - Ammons Middle School (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Florida is called the "Sunshine State" obviously because of the many months of wonderful weather and sunshine here.
		Part of the plan called for dredging the river in an effort to clean up the pollution that has been contaminating this waterway for years.
		A second part of the project will build a river walk for the residents and surrounding businesses and will work on beautifying the surrounding area of this important landmark.
	njnie.dl.stevens-tech.edu /curriculum/waterproj/miami2000/miamiriverintro.html (464 words)

	Miami Travel Information \| Lonely Planet Destination Guide
		Greater Miami is a melting pot that would make America's founders swell with pride.
		Half of Miami's population is Hispanic, giving the city an international outlook.
		'Miami' is Seminole Indian for 'big water', and is thought once to have referred to Miami River.
	www.lonelyplanet.com /worldguide/destinations/north-america/usa/miami (328 words)

	Exploring Florida Documents: Miami, Florida
		In 1896, there were but two families in Miami; today, Miami is the second largest city in the state, playing the role of winter hostess to hundreds of thousands of seasonal visitors.
		Fort Dallas, now preserved as a memorial on the Miami River, was built in 1837 on a great cotton plantation beside the bay and developed into a trading post for a remnant of the Indians after the Seminole Wars ended.
		The most remarkable period of Miami's growth occurred after the World War, when it became the focal point of Florida real estate activities and for the two years of 1925 and 1926 strained every resource to house the overflowing throngs pouring in from the North.
	fcit.coedu.usf.edu /florida/docs/m/miami.htm (597 words)

	Miami, Fla.
		Miami survived the collapse of a land speculation boom in the 1920s and severe hurricanes in 1926 and 1935 and continued to grow.
		Miami is an international banking and finance center and has the greatest concentration of international and Edge Act banks (banks making only foreign loans and deposits) in North America; these constitute a major employment base.
		Miami, University of - Miami, University of, main campus at Coral Gables, Fla.; partly supported by city, county, and...
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0108554.html (611 words)

	Miami Florida Hotel & Travel Guide - Miami Florida FL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		MIAMI FLORIDA TRAVEL GUIDE - MIAMI FLORIDA FL Miami Travel Guide - Miami is located in Southeast Florida, on the Miami River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean.
		Gone are the days when Miami was considered a winter resort with a primarily retirement crowd.
		Miami's flavour is heavily influenced by the confluence of cultures that meet in this diverse urban area.
	www.miamicitytourist.com (275 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Regulated Navigation Areas and Limited Access Areas; Miami River and Tamiami Canal, Miami-Dade ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		South Florida's official hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30, during which time the Coast Guard and maritime community are on a heightened alert for approaching heavy weather patterns.
		Along the 5.5 miles of interior waterway on the Miami River and Tamiami Canal, many commercial vessels involved in trade between Miami and the Caribbean are routinely placed out of service either for repairs or due to judicial and/or financial injunctions.
		Amending the regulations to prohibit inoperable vessels from laying up on the Miami River and Tamiami Canal during the annual hurricane season will mitigate the potential environmental and navigational hazards which threaten the waterway during the hurricane season.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2001/May/Day-25/i13285.htm (1719 words)

	Gay friendly bed and breakfast inn in Miami, Florida - Miami River Inn bed & Breakfast (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Miami River Inn Bed and Breakfast is close to everything - just minutes from both Miami Beach and the Miami International Airport.
		Special events ranging from weddings, conferences, and fundraising parties to tours and luncheons are a specialty of the Miami River Inn.
		Guests can occupy a first floor room with a porch that opens to the garden area or choose a room on the second or third floors with a view of the Miami River and downtown Miami to the east.
	www.purpleroofs.com /miamiriverinn-fl.html (522 words)

	Anya's Writings
		Spanish artist Antoni Miralda researched the site and pays homage to the heritage of the Miami River with nautical themes that tie the waterway back to the Old World -- his "Gondola High Heel" is stationary now, but once plied the waters in front of the Bridge of Sighs.
		A nod to the history of the river will also be found in the landscaping -- coontie plants, once a starch staple of settlers, milled by the waterpower of the river, will be found in the garden.
		The grounds extend 200' east to the Miami River Bridge, and include picnic tables and dining on the lawn.
	member.newsguy.com /~herblady/writings.htm (1789 words)

	Miami Florida
		Miami’s streets are often busy, some of its attractions often attract crowds, and a few days can leave more to choose from than you have time to include, so knowing the active options in advance—and how to manage your time and movements—is essential Miami planning.
		The eight mile stretch of Loxahatchee River that begins in Riverbend Park meanders through cypress trees, while otters, turtles, and alligators are all resident in the waters here.
		For those who have to really limit their Miami sport and fitness to the immediate areas of town, there are still some excellent outfits and hotspots to get going with, either outdoor or indoor.
	www.miami-florida.com /miami_article2.htm (1795 words)

	Miami River Circle
		The Miami River Circle is located along the southern bank of the Miami River estuary where the river flows into Biscayne Bay, or at 401 Brickell Avenue in the City of Miami in Miami-Dade Country, Florida.
		The Miami River Circle site was discovered in September 1998 while Miami-Dade Country researchers conducted routine archaeological investigations.
		It is believed that the Brickell Point was the southern part of the aboriginal village of Tequesta that used to exist on both the north and south banks of the Miami River.
	www.mnsu.edu /emuseum/archaeology/sites/northamerica/miami_river_circle.html (1130 words)

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