Voter's Guide
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, the City of Miami Beach will be conducting its General Election to elect a Mayor and three Commissioners, at which time it will also be conducting a Special Election for the purpose of presenting to the City’s voters four ballot questions.
Members of the public seeking further information may contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or visit the City Clerk’s website at www.votemiamibeach.com.
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Early Voting
Early voting for the November 2, 2021 City of Miami Beach General and Special Elections will continue as follows:
• Saturday, October 23 | 8 AM - 4 PM
• Sunday, October 24 | 8 AM - 4 PM
• Monday, October 25 | 11 AM - 7 PM
• Tuesday, October 26 | 11 AM - 7 PM
• Wednesday, October 27 | 11 AM - 7 PM
• Thursday, October 28 | 11 AM - 7 PM
• Friday, October 29 | 11 AM - 7 PM
• Saturday, October 30 | 8 AM - 4 PM
• Sunday, October 31 | 8 AM - 4 PM
Early voting sites are located at:
• Miami Beach City Hall (First Floor Conference Room) - 1700 Convention Center Drive
• North Shore Branch Library - 7501 Collins Avenue
For more information, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411 or via email at [email protected]
2021 Election Show
Click the video below to watch the full 2021 Election Show with candidate remarks and ballot question explanations. Haz clic aquí para ver en español.
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Ceremonial Planting of Orchids
Join the City of Miami Beach in a planting ceremony as part of our collaboration with the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
9 AM to 10:30 AM
South Pointe Park
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National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay
MBPD is once again partnering with the DEA for the National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay. Residents, businesses, and employees are encouraged to participate this Saturday, October 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cleanup your medicine cabinet of unused, unwanted Rx meds and drop them off at MBPD HQ (1100 Washington Avenue) or the North Beach Substation (6840 Indian Creek Drive).
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Sunday Morning with Parks & Rec!
Join our Halloween face painting tutorial at home with Miami Beach Parks and Recreation.
Sunday, October 24 • 11 AM
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Movie in the Park
Join us for a movie in the park!
Sunday, Oct. 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Muss Park (4300 Chase Ave.)
Movie: Goosebumps 2
Pods will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Miami International Auto Show 2021 Discount
Miami Beach residents are eligible for a discount to the Miami International Auto Show at the Miami Beach Convention Center, which continues through October 24, 2021.
To claim the discount, present a valid Florida driver's license with your Miami Beach address.
Limit one ticket per person.
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Free Flu Shots for Miami Beach Youth
The city has sustained its partnership with Borinquen Medical Centers, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and The Children’s Trust to provide free flu vaccines to youth from October 27-29, 2021 at the following locations during afterschool hours and a teacher planning day: Miami Beach Senior High School, Miami Beach Fienberg Fisher K-8, and Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), getting a flu vaccine will not protect against COVID-19, however, flu vaccination has many other important benefits. Flu vaccines have been shown to reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and flu-related death in children. Getting a flu vaccine this fall will be more important than ever, not only to reduce risk from flu but also to help conserve potentially scarce health care resources.
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SoundScape Cinema Series
The Cinema Series at SoundScape Park is back — featuring free weekly movies curated by the American Black Film Festival. Movies scheduled for the season include “The Wiz” (1978), “Knives Out” (2019), “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” (1967), “The Outsiders” (1983) and more. The films are projected onto a 7,000 square foot wall of the New World Center through a freestanding state-of-the art visual and audio system.
The Cinema Series at SoundScape Park is held each Wednesday, from October through May, beginning at 8 p.m. Each film screening is free to the public and does not require a ticket. Physical distancing guidelines will be followed and masks must also be worn.
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Tech Beach Talk
You are invited to attend Tech Beach Talk - an event featuring a moderated panel discussion with the Economic Development Director for the City of Miami Beach, Rickelle Williams.
Presented in collaboration with the Tech Council of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, programming will focus on the City's new incentives for moving or starting tech companies here in Miami Beach. Additional panelists will be announced soon, so stay tuned.
Oct. 28, 2021 from 6:30 PM to 9 PM
235 Lincoln Road, Ste 400 Miami Beach, FL
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Weekly City Meetings
Stay up to date on all the upcoming meetings next week.
From Commission Meetings to committee meetings, please click here for a full list of meetings and links to participate.
During hybrid meetings, the City Commission and/or board members will be physically present in a socially distanced manner in the Commission Chambers, Miami Beach City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, third floor, while some staff attends the meeting virtually. Applicants and the public are encouraged to attend the meeting virtually. However, members of the public who wish to attend the meeting or provide public comment in person may appear at the Commission Chambers. Masks are required in all city facilities, regardless of vaccination status.
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Commission Meeting
Please join the City of Miami Beach for a hybrid commission meeting. Watch live on our Facebook page, MBTV channel 660 or U-verse channel 99.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 4 PM
1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499
Access ID: 813 9285 7671#
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Halloween Happenings
Zombie Takeover Lasertag
Survive the Zombie apocalypse as you make your way through an abandoned hospital using the latest zombie elimination equipment. Tickets sold at the door. Masks required while playing.
Friday, October 29 & Saturday, October 30
6 PM – 9 PM • $5 p/game
North Shore Park – 501 72 Street
Drive-Thru Trick or Treat Street
Join us at our kid-friendly, drive-thru for children ages 3-7 (all ages are welcome). Journey through our Trick or Treat Street at the youth center parking lot where you will be greeted by your favorite characters and will safely receive candy. Limited pre-sale tickets are available at register.miamibeachparks.com.
Sunday, October 31
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | $10 / vehicle
Scott Rakow Youth Center – 2700 Sheridan Ave
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No Tricks, Just Treats!
Miami Beach Fire Stations will be open to trick-or-treaters for Halloween on Sunday, Oct. 31. Guests can take photos with a firefighter, a fire truck or both.
Sunday, October 31
7 PM - 9 PM
Fire Station 1
1051 Jefferson Ave
Fire Station 2 Headquarters
2300 Pine Tree Drive
Fire Station 3
5303 Collins Ave
Fire Station 4
6880 Indian Creek Drive
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Youth Music Festival
The City of Miami Beach is partnering with the Rhythm Foundation and taking auditions now for the 6th Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival on Feb. 5, 2022!
The application deadline is December. 5, 2021.
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Fall 2021 Issue
The Fall 2021 issue of MB magazine is out now.
South Beach may be known around the world as a top travel destination, but the nearby North Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach could be generating its own buzz in the coming years thanks to the creation of the North Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, or CRA. As you’ll discover in our cover story: “North Beach May Be Next Big Thing,” the neighborhood now has a bright future with many new projects in various stages of development. For those that don’t know, North Beach is located between 63 Street and 87 Terrace from south to north — and the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay from east to west.
You can get an extra copy at City Hall or click here to read the full issue online.
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Water Meter Installations
During the next several months, a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meter will be installed across the city. We have contracted with Badger Meter and Utility Metering Solutions (UMS) to perform the installations. The new technology will allow our Public Works team to easily identify potential leaks throughout the system while providing access to more up-to-date consumption information online.
If you have any further questions about the project, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 305.673.7575 ext 22112 or visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/meters.
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Protect Biscayne Bay
Biscayne Bay is getting a license plate! Vote for your favorite design from now until November 5. Proceeds from the winning design will go to conservation efforts.
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Risk Rating 2.0: FEMA’s New Approach to Flood Insurance
FEMA is changing the way the National Flood Insurance Program prices insurance to more accurately reflect risk. Current National Flood Insurance Program policyholders can now contact their insurance company or insurance agent to learn more. Phase 1 includes new policies on October 1, 2021 and Phase II includes remaining policies renewing on or after April 1, 2022. Click here to learn more about Risk Rating 2.0.
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King Tides
King tides, the highest tides of the year, are expected November 3 - November 9.
When King Tides rise to an elevation higher than the adjacent land, flooding is often exhibited. Since Miami Beach is low-lying and near sea level, the city is particularly vulnerable to King Tide flooding. Miami Beach also faces flood risk from storms, hurricanes, and sea level rise and is implementing a holistic climate resilience strategy to address these flood risks.
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Seawalls
Of the 53 miles of seawalls in Miami Beach, only four miles are publicly owned. Private properties play a crucial role in the city's seawall program. Properties that experience tidal flooding or are proposing new construction and major renovations are required to upgrade their seawalls to be built at an elevation of 5.7' NAVD. Visit the City's website to learn more about the seawall program.
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Watch Out for the Little One
Remember to watch out for the little one!
Every year from April to November, our beaches become a nesting ground for endangered sea turtles and their hatchlings.
The City of Miami Beach has adopted a Turtle Nesting Protection Ordinance to minimize the impact of artificial lighting on hatchlings and nesting sea turtles in an effort to protect the endangered species on our beaches.
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Keep Fertilizer at Bay, Not in the Bay
Beautiful and serene, Biscayne Bay Provides recreational, cultural and economic well-being for our entire community. To help keep the bay healthy and pristine, the City of Miami Beach has prohibited the use of fertilizer application from June 1 through November 1. Show your bay some love. Ditch the fertilizer.
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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Actions you take everyday can have an impact on our environment, lowering our carbon footprint and minimizing waste. Remember the three R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle!
Learn more by visiting:
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Drain and Cover
To prevent the bite and spread of disease by mosquitoes, remember to drain and cover.
- Flush water from water-bearing plants so they don't become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Disposing of excess water at least once a week disrupts the mosquitoes' life cycle, preventing mosquito egg deposits and killing existing larvae in the process.
- Survey your garden and backyard, checking landscaping for current and future locations of standing water. Mosquitoes need as little as a bottle cap of water to reproduce, so every little bit counts.
- Eliminate all sources of standing water by emptying potential water-holding yard items, including pots, buckets and wheelbarrows weekly. Make sure to drain items more frequently following rainfall.
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Virtual Coding Classes
Learn coding, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and more with our new virtual classes.
After-school classes are offered by Create & Learn.
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You Are Never Too Old to Play
Enjoy free classes that promote a fun, health lifestyle for Miami Beach active adults 55 and older, such as:
- Ceramics
- Chair Yoga
- Pickleball
- And more!
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Rent Paddleboards Right From Your Smartphone
The city has partnered with PADL to offer paddleboard rentals for Miami Beach residents and visitors.
PADL is similar to bike shares popular around the country, such as Citi Bike, where technology has enabled a new aspect of convenience and flexibility in the rental process. To get started, download the PADL app and rent and unlock a paddle board directly from your smartphone.
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Mommy & Me Fitness Classes
Mommy & Me Fitness classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Muss Park.
The class fee is $10 for Miami Beach residents.
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Dance Classes
Dance classes for ages 2 and up are offered by Epic Dance Center.
For classes, dance attire, hours, registration and program descriptions, visit: epicdancecenterfl.com or call 888.374.2524 for more information.
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Adult Fitness Dance Classes
North Shore Park & Youth Center is offering adult fitness dance classes including Zumba, AeroBox Cardio Fitness and more!
Contact NSPYC at 305.861.3616 for more information.
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Art Basel Resident Discount
Tickets for Art Basel's 2021 show in Miami Beach are available now - and Miami Beach residents are eligible for a discounted rate of $50 per day.
Tickets must be purchased exclusively online and cannot be purchased on-site.
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Mid-Beach On-Demand Transit Service
Getting around Mid-Beach just got easier! The Middle Beach on-demand transit service has resumed.
For more information about the Freebee program, click here.
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Miami Beach Citywide FREE Trolley
Miami Beach’s FREE trolley provides a reliable transportation alternative complementing the existing transit network and providing connection to regional transit routes, improving the mobility and the quality of life of residents and the visitors alike.
The citywide trolley service currently operates 15 hours a day, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week at approximately 30-minute average service frequency along each route.
For more information about the trolley, click here.
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Calling All Local Real Estate Professionals
The City of Miami Beach is looking for real estate professionals to help guide low-income residents find affordable housing pro-bono. As a volunteer, you will assist those in our community with real estate placement and/or responding to fair housing questions or concerns.
For more information, please contact Housing and Community Services at 305.673.7491
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Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance Funds
The city is currently accepting applications for rent, mortgage and utility assistance and can provide up to six (6) months of assistance to Miami Beach households affected by COVID-19. The City has committed a variety of State, Federal and general funds. Interested residents can request an appointment by visiting https://apps.miamibeachfl.gov/housing and once registered, they will receive a document checklist for their submission during the appointment.
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CERT
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a FEMA-funded program offered free of charge to interested residents, organizations, faith-based, as well as many others. CERT training provides disaster preparedness skills for the hazards that may impact your area. Sixteen hours are offered online and 8 hours are an in-class skills check. You are trained in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. You will acquire the skills needed to assist others in your neighborhood or workplace after an incident when professional responders are not immediately available to help. As a CERT member, you support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in your city.
A Workplace CERT program, designed to operate in any type of workplace environment, can support and enhance existing capabilities. CERT trained employees can participate in efforts to increase the preparedness and resilience of the workplace and community. The Basic CERT training is a FEMA-funded program offered free and covers disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their workplace and area. Sixteen hours are offered online and 8 hours are for an in-class skills check. Employees are trained in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. They will acquire the skills needed to assist others in their workplace after an incident when professional responders are not immediately available to help. For information and to register, email at [email protected] or call 305.673.7736.
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Be a Good Neighbor
If you are pet owner and love to go on walks with your four-legged friend, make sure to bring a disposable bag and clean up after your pup.
Be a good neighbor and help keep our beautiful waterways pristine.
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COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations
The COVID-19 testing and vaccination site operated by Nomi Health at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive is located on the first floor of the Pennsylvania Garage (G9) on 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. The site operates seven days a week from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
This is a walk-up site, offering Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. For testing, the nasal swab PCR turnaround time will be less than 24 hours from when the sample is taken.
Nomi Health will collect health insurance information, but patients will not be charged directly or asked for a copay. If someone does not have health insurance information, they will be required to complete an attestation, which allows Nomi Health to submit a reimbursement request to federal funding sources.
To view other testing locations across Miami-Dade County, click here. To view the vaccine locator click here.
Mask Up in all Indoor City Facilities
Regardless of vaccination status, the city requires masks to be worn by visitors and employees in all indoor Miami Beach facilities.
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Booster Shots Now Available
This site is now offering a single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for eligible residents.
- The use of Pfizer’s booster shot was authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Sept. 22, 2021. The following groups of people who completed their first series of the Pfizer-BioNTech at least six months ago are eligible to receive the booster:
- People 65 years and older
- People age 18+ in long-term care settings
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People age 18+ with underlying medical conditions
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People age 18+ who work or reside in high-risk settings, including:
- First responders and health care workers
- Education staff
- Food and agriculture workers
- Corrections workers and inmates
- Public transit workers
- Grocery store workers
- Residents of homeless shelters
Bring a valid photo ID and proof of receiving the first two doses of the Pfizer vaccine.
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Bring the COVID-19 Vaccine to YOUR Business!
The Race to Trace Resource Team is offering ON-LOCATION vaccination for all Miami Beach businesses and their employees.
Take the next step in safeguarding your employees and your business.
Ask your employer to reach out to the Race to Trace team today!
- Easy, FREE access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
- Brought directly to your place of business.
- Administered by registered nurses or physicians.
- Request vaccination dates based on employee work schedules.
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Go Pink Miami Beach
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Miami Beach has turned pink!
We invite you to join us by turning your building or office pink. This can be done in numerous ways such as up-lighting the exterior part of your building, decorating common areas or lobbies in pink, and/or hanging decorative items in your windows! Share what you are doing to support breast cancer awareness by tagging the City of Miami Beach and using the hashtag #GoPinkMiamiBeach on your social media posts this October.
We encourage residents to donate to an organization of their choice that supports the fight against breast cancer.
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Spot the Pink Emergency Vehicles
The Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami Beach Fire Department have each turned one emergency vehicle pink. If you spot the pink fire rescue truck or the pink patrol car around our city, snap a photo and tag the City of Miami Beach using the hashtag #GoPinkMiamiBeach.
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Stay up to date and connected with the city via our Engagement Toolbox. The toolbox includes:
- MB text alerts.
- Commission meetings and agendas.
- Latest issue of MB magazine.
- G.O. Bond information and much more!
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