CELEBRITIES CELEBRATE JET OPENING

Jet is a slick ultra-fashion club with three areas. The main club area, where there is a VIP dance area overlooking the dance floor, a front room area where people can get intimate in their conversations, and another dance room in the back.

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In fact, on their soft opening I spoke with Jeff Mayweather, Jr. and asked him why he wouldn’t fight Antonio Margarito, who by the way is fighting Manuel Gomez for the World Welterweight title on Feb. 18^th at the Aladdin. Mayweather said there was not enough money involved. The truth of the matter is there was four million dollars offered to Mayweather to fight Margarito from Bob Arum. So apparently Mayweather does not want to fight the hard-hitting Margarito.

TWIN BROTHERS A WINNING HAND AT TYRST

Sye Waits and his brother Jesse, the director of nightclub VIP operations at Tyrst—Wynn Las Vegas—are two energetic young men who have put together an 'A' team in what is probably the best nightclub in the United States. First and foremost is the thirty-foot waterfalls that catches your eyes as you walk into the club. Secondly, the club has rich brown furniture and red couches with brown leather wallpaper among other fixtures, which certainly gives it that elegant feel. It should, because they spent four million dollars in revamping the old La Bette Nightclub. Of course, credit is awarded to Victor Drais for his keen eye and elegant taste. Drais is the owner of Tyrst and is in partnership with Steve Wynn. You can expect to be reading about a lot of celebrities which frequent Tyrst on a weekly basis. I'll be on the scene to report.

PACQUAIO FIGHT AFTER PARTY

Go Philippines DeLoreon Entertainment in association with Las Vegas Hollywood Media and Tropical Hot are presenting an after-fight party for Manny Pacquaio on January 21^st, Saturday, at the Flamingo Hilton Ballroom. Martin Nievera, one of the more popular stars from the Philippines will entertain and host the party. Incidentally, if Manny Pacquaio loses to Erik Morales there will still be an after party. I would dare say the Pacquaio-Morales fight at the Thomas & Mack Center will mark probably one of the true historic fights for 2006.

MIAMI TOWERS A PLUS FOR DOWNTOWN

It will have twenty-five floors of condos which will be around 1000 sq. ft. at a cost of $400,000 for the consumer. According to John Simpson, one of the development partners from Miami Towers, they are looking to build at Stewart and Mesquite.

Brain Knaff with Caldwell Banker and the listing agent for the property said that there was no question that the future of downtown Las Vegas is well underway. Miami Towers will also have a shopping area and ten floors of parking, which will be the first ten floors.

Other developers on the strip have apparently gotten too greedy, which includes landowners as well. The price of a condo is costing $1000 per sq. ft. in the majority of cases. This has caused the banks to turn down loans for developers. After all, the majority of middle America is finding it hard to spend $400,000 on a condo. But there are those such as Slyvester Stallone, Magic Johnson, and the George Clooneys of the world who can well afford to spend $200,000,000 on a condominium.

But how many of those individuals are going to invest the money? That is the big question.

SOUTH COAST CATERS TO HORSE SHOWS

There isn't too much that developers of resorts have not thought of when it comes to mega resorts. Movie theaters, bowling alleys and shopping malls that were not available in the '60s and '70s are now a part of many properties.

However, none of the properties in Las Vegas considered the professional horsemen. That is until South Coast opened their Equestrian Center this year. With 1,200 horse stalls that are climate-controlled and a veterinary clinic, Farrier Center and Feed Store, the South Coast Equestrian Center is catching the ears of professional horse lovers throughout the country. Voted as the finest indoor horse facility in the country, the Equestrian Arena has 4000 oversized seats and a 270x125 event floor, big enough to host any equestrian event. The arena features a state-of-the-art sound system and an announcer/judges area that overlooks the arena. There is also a private reception area which sits above the arena and can be used for private receptions. Included in the facilities are cattle pens large enough to house 2000 head of cattle. The arena will also be used for concerts. Adjacent to the arena is a show secretary's office, judges' lounge, four show offices, and two dressing rooms. Finally there is 275x100 climate- controlled warm-up arena just outside the entry gate.

NASCAR WEEKEND ADDS MOTOR HOME PARKING

Race fans with motor homes can now watch the March 10–12 Nascar Race on turn three. Motor home parking has just been completed and available for those who are staying for the weekend. The construction of the 17,000-seat Richard Petty Terrace next to turn three has completed the 140,000-seat race track. Those who rent a spot will receive six wrist bans for guest admittance to the motor home arena as well as six grand stand tickets for the Sams Town 300, Nascar Bush series event on Saturday, March 11^th. Call 1-800-644-4444 for motor home parking.

STEVE ROSSI AND LAMONT McLEMORE CHUM IT UP

Comedian Steve Rossi and Lamont McLemore, the founder and leader of The Fifth Dimension were chumming it up at a local party here in Las Vegas. Rossi in his 70's is starring in "Senior Class" at the Palm Springs d'Or Theatre and McLemore is touring. Both gentlemen are residents of Las Vegas.

Don't forget to check out the $19.95 Route 66 Car and Van Rental ad in The Tribune.  Also they are giving away a weekend rental on their trivia contest on Corner Four Success with Amie Jo Greer every other Friday at 11:00 AM on KLAV 1230 AM

Until then keep your visions positive and keep positive people around you.  Above all, remember that God is there for you.