The City of Miami has co-named a street in the Roads neighborhood after an activist who's been looking out for community interests for 30 years.

A section of Southeast 25th Road now bears the name Tory Jacobs Boulevard in honor of T. Sinclair ``Tory'' Jacobs, 86, who founded the Brickell Homeowners Association in 1990.

During Jacobs' 19-year tenure as head of the BHA, he interceded with city government on behalf of his high-rise community. The World War II veteran -- nicknamed ``Mr. Brickell'' -- is also known for his gentlemanly, soft-spoken demeanor.

Some of his signature issues include beautification, traffic and noise control.

Since its inception, Jacobs' group has grown to represent more than 17,500 residents of the Brickell community.

``It's been very rewarding to be involved with the city and involved with the community,'' said Jacobs, who stepped down as BHA president in June.

MIAMI

MIAMI 21 PLAN

MEETING'S ISSUE

The Miami City Commission will consider the second reading of Miami 21, the ambitious rewriting of the city's zoning code, at 10 a.m. Thursday at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Dr.

For more information, call the Miami 21 hotline at 305-416-2121 or visit the Miami 21 website at www.miami21.org.

MIAMI

BICYCLE RALLY FOR CLEAN ENERGY ACT

1Sky, Repower America, and Emerge Miami are hosting a bicycle rally on Saturday to urge senators to pass the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act of 2009.

Participants will meet at 11:15 a.m. at Vizcaya Metrorail Station, 3201 SW First Ave., and then will ride to Bicentennial Park.

For information, call Andrea Cuccaro at 786-925-1151.

COCONUT GROVE

PUMPKIN-CARVING TIPS

AT GALLERY LESSON

Coconut Grove Gallery & Interiors hosts a pumpkin-carving lesson from painter Jack Amoroso from 3 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday at 2884 Bird Ave.

RSVP at 305.445.7401 or e-mail janel@coconut

grovegallery.com.

COCONUT GROVE

CHAMBER WILL HOST

CASINO NIGHT

The Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce is hosting Casino Night at Casablanca: An Evening of Chance, Mystery, Music & Festivities at 7 p.m. Saturday at 3390 Mary St.

Tickets cost $100 per person and includes $25 in chips. RSVP at305-444-7270.

COCONUT GROVE

ATTEND MOONLIGHT

JAZZ CONCERT

The Kampong, 4013 S. Douglas Rd., hosts a moonlight jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7.

Tickets cost $175 per person. Contributing members will pay $165 and Kampong members will pay $150. For information, 305-442-7169 or kampon

events@ntbg.org.

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