Tonight! Black History Festival
Celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the heritage, accomplishments and culture of Black Americans.
Friday, February 10
6 PM
North Shore Park Youth Center
501 72 Street
The event will feature cultural performances by children in the Miami Beach Parks & Recreation after-school program, art showings, unlimited carnival rides for $5, food trucks and more.
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Lummus Park Artisanal Market Valentine Activities
Make sure to stop by the Lummus Park Artisanal Market this weekend for special Valentine's Day activation featuring a kissing booth photo op!
Saturday, February 11 & Sunday, February 12
10 AM - 6 PM
Lummus Park
Ocean Drive between 6 and 8 streets
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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series
Enjoy live music by the ocean featuring Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Alumni Singers at the Ocean Drive Association’s free Valentine's Day Vocal Concert.
Sunday, February 12
5 PM
Lummus Park, between 14 Street & 14 Place
Pack a picnic blanket or lawn chair to stake out your seat on the lawn. Rain location is inside The Betsy Hotel lobby.
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Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
The largest boat and yacht show in the world is sailing back to Miami Beach. The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show will take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center and at various locations throughout the county from Wednesday, February 15 through Sunday, February 19.
As a thank you to our community, the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show organizers are offering a 10% discount for Miami Beach residents on a 1-Day General Admission pass. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Baylink Public Meeting
Join Miami-Dade County representatives at a public meeting to discuss the Baylink project – connecting the cities of Miami and Miami Beach with rapid transit.
Thursday, February 16
5:30 PM
227 22 Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
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2023 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program
Small business owners in Miami Beach can now apply for up to $5,000 in grants from the annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program.
Applications are due on Friday, February 24 at 12 p.m.
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Culture Crawl
Thursday, February 16 | 6 PM - 9 PM
Click here to see what else in store at this month's Culture Crawl.
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Taste of the Fountain
Enjoy a celebration of the food, art and shops of Normandy Isle. Try plates from all 10 North Beach favorite restaurants at Taste of the Fountain event for $30 or stop by later for free concerts at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. at the Normandy Fountain.
Sunday, February 19
6 PM - 8:30 PM
7802 Rue Vendome
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Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Vice Mayor Steven Meiner
Join Vice Mayor Steven Meiner for a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the February 22 City Commission meeting.
Tuesday, February 21
5:30 PM
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City Commission Meeting
The City of Miami Beach will hold a hybrid city commission meeting on Wednesday, February 22 at 8:30 a.m., aired live on MBTV and Facebook.
1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499
Access ID 81392857671#
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Post-Commission Meeting Recap with Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Join Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez for a post-commission meeting recap.
Thursday, February 23
5:30 PM
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SOBEWFF®
The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is coming back to Miami Beach. Enjoy a weekend of food, fun and more as the festival celebrates its 22nd year.
Thursday, February 23 - Sunday, February 26
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Youth Music Festival
Get ready to rock out at the seventh annual Youth Music Festival!
Saturday, March 11
3 PM
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
The Miami Beach Youth Music Festival, headlined by the Miami Beach Rock Ensemble, will feature three showcase stages throughout the day, including the main stage, an acoustic stage and a piano bar.
Activities planned for the adjacent Bandshell Park include the City of Miami Beach’s Imagination Playground, hands-on art activities hosted by the Bass Museum and more.
While admission is free, donations will be accepted to support music programs at Miami Beach public schools. RSVP at www.miamibeach.rocks.
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Revocable Hedge Permit Process
The City of Miami Beach has created a Revocable Hedge Permit process to assist homeowners with existing qualifying hedges, that would otherwise violate city code, to remain in place.
Click here to review the permit application package and Ordinance 2022-4526 which includes the criteria needed for the application. All completed applications must be submitted to the Public Works Department on or before May 26, 2023, through the Customer Self-Service (CSS) Portal.
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Free Tax Preparation Services
Recognized as a best practice site by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for its fast and reliable tax preparation program, the City of Miami Beach is offering free income tax preparation services now through Apr. 7, 2023, for households earning $60,000 or less and persons with disabilities. The program is open to all income-eligible residents.
Tax preparation services are offered by appointment in the Office of Housing and Community Services at 765 17 St Miami Beach, FL 33139. The service is offered in partnership with Branches, Inc. and the IRS via its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Services will be offered on Mondays via a drop-off method, on Wednesdays in person, and on Fridays to pick up completed tax returns and documents.
Appointments can be made now through the end of tax season by calling 305.673.7491. Special services are offered to taxpayers with limited English skills or disabilities. Learn more.
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SoundScape Cinema Series
The 13th SoundScape Cinema Series runs through May with free weekly movies on a soaring 7,000-square-foot projection wall outside the New World Center.
Bring a blanket, share a picnic dinner and enjoy one of the most popular cultural experiences in the city as today’s most sought-after movie titles hit the big wall via a freestanding state-of-the art visual and audio system capable of producing a resolution four times greater than high definition.
Wednesdays at 8 PM
SoundScape Park
Washington Avenue & 17 Street
FREE
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Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main Replacement Project
The Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main Replacement project is underway. The contractor is working to replace the old water and sewer main with new pipes that will be installed underground.
The contractor will begin Phase III (north side of Venetian Way) on February 20, 2023 due to a schedule change. Some few materials required to complete Phase II have yet to arrive, and the contractor has been approved to move into Phase III to avoid construction delays. Please be aware that Phase II has not been completed and that the contractor will return to this phase after completing the remaining phases.
During Phase III, the contractor will be staging the pipe in the bike lanes and sidewalk from Rivo Alto to Di Lido Island. We will continue to share additional communication as we move into these portions of the project.
Work will continue Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with weekend work approved on a case-by-case basis. This project remains on schedule and is expected to be completed by the fall of 2023. Please know that this schedule may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
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Adaptive Ice Skating
#MBParks offers Adaptive Ice Skating on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month!
10 AM - 12 PM (Ages 5+)
Scott Rakow Youth Center
Barbara Medina Ice Rink
2700 Sheridan Avenue
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Snapology Inclusion
Snapology Inclusion is the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.
6 PM - 7:30 PM (Ages 10+)
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
S.T.E.A.M. enrichments that enhance motor skills, social skills and cognitive thinking.
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Free Teen Skate Nights
Teens can enjoy a free night of ice skating on the last Friday of every month!
Friday, February 24
6 PM - 8 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
Barbara Medina Ice Rink
2700 Sheridan Avenue
For teens in grades 9 - 12.
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Senior Soccer
Seniors can enjoy a fun outdoor soccer recreation program to stay active, bring out hidden talents, foster friendships, and improve mental and physical health.
Every Tuesday
10 AM - 11 AM
North Shore Park
501 72 Street
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Let's Dance
Dance classes for all ages are offered by Epic Dance Center at North Short Park Youth Center.
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Billy-Gene Memorial Golf Tournament
Normandy Shores Golf Club is hosting the 10th annual Billy-Gene Memorial Golf Tournament in memory of Billy Shockett and Gene Howard on Friday, April 28. The event benefits scholarships and equipment for the Miami Beach Junior Golf Programs for underserved youth. The funds raised will support the Normandy Shores Youth Programs, which introduce underprivileged children of Miami Beach to the great game of golf and the life lessons it provides.
Friday, April 28
11:30 AM – Driving Range & Balls
Registration & Lunch
1 PM – Shotgun/Scramble Start
5:30 PM – Cocktail Reception
Player registration:
$150 per person or $600 per foursome
Fee includes favors, lunch, 18 holes of golf and a post-round cocktail reception.
Registration closes on April 15. To sign up to play in the tournament or sponsor the event, call 305.868.6502 or email bwilcox@normandyshoresgolfclub.com. All players and donations are welcome.
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Winter-Spring Athletics
Sign up for Winter-Spring Athletics with #MBParks! Programs include Little Ballers Soccer & Basketball, Youth Basketball and Mini-Soccer Clinics.
Fee: $28 residents/$250 nonresidents
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Gift a Beachwalk Brick
Miami Beach is inviting residents and visitors to give their friends and family a small piece of the city’s new Beachwalk.
The Miami Beach City Commission recently approved the sale of $1,500 commemorative brick pavers that will be placed along the 26 Street entrance to the Beachwalk as a pilot program with the proceeds to fund educational programing in the city.
The personalized Beachwalk Bricks will remain on the oceanfront promenade for 10 years but may be extended for an additional period if the program is available. Inscriptions can include names or messages.
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Adopt-A-Bench
Are you looking for a creative way to celebrate a special occasion or acknowledge a loved one?
Miami Beach residents and visitors can now add a personal touch to our iconic city through recent enhancements of the Adopt-A-Bench Program.
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Rhythmic Gymnastics
Does your child want to learn gymnastics? Sign up for classes with #MBParks!
Tuesdays & Fridays
6 PM - 7 PM | Ages 5 - 7
7 PM - 8 PM | Ages 8 - 12
North Shore Park Youth Center
501 72 Street
Class fees: $25 class/$30 class
Monthly fees:
$90/4 classes, $160/8 classes (res.)
$110/4 classes, $180/8 classes (nonres.)
For more information, call 305.399.7694.
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Special Abilities Programs
The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation offers quality recreational programs for adults and children with special needs.
The Special Abilities Program is free for Miami Beach residents and costs $69 for nonresidents.
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Miami Beach Youth Baseball
Registration is now open for the upcoming baseball season at Miami Beach Youth Baseball.
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Playtime Program
Our yearly program offers dancing, singing, arts & crafts and some academics. Children must be potty trained and between the ages of 3 to 4 by the program's start date. Birth certificate and immunization records are required.
Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 1 PM
Spots are still available for this year at North Shore Park and Scott Rakow Youth Center.
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Ceramics
Learn the basics of ceramics and pottery at our ceramic classes for beginners!
October 2022 - May 2023
Monday & Wednesday, 9 AM - 2 PM
North Shore Park Youth Center
501 72 Street
Call 305.861.3616 for more information. Ages 18 and up.
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Esports After Hours
Level up!
Tuesday - Thursday
6 PM - 8 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
FREE
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Little Scientist Classes
Learn about science in a fun, interactive way in this parent and child class.
Designed for toddlers ages 2-4, this 45-minute parent and child class encourages daily scientific exploration including STEM projects, experiments and more. Sign up today!
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Swim Team
Dive in and take your swimming skills to the next level. Join the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Swim Gym, for a competitive swim team program for ages five and up!
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Scott Rakow Youth Center Pool
2700 Sheridan Ave
Interested participants would need to do a swim test prior to registering. Times vary based on swim level. For more information, contact Jennie@swimgym.net.
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Open Play Chess
Looking for a challenge? Join us for free open chess play to practice, learn and sharpen your chess skills in a friendly environment.
Saturdays
12 PM - 2 PM
North Shore Park and Youth Center
501 72 Street
Sundays
12 PM - 2 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
All ages welcome.
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Cardio & Calisthenics Fitness Classes
Get fit with #MBParks!
Saturdays at 9 AM
Collins Park Garage
340 23 Street
Free ongoing classes
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Volleyball
Bump, set and spike!
Develop your volleyball skills with #MBParks, in partnership with Playeros Volleyball Club.
North Shore Park
501 72 Street
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POSTPONED: Miami Beach Water + Energy, Learning Behavior Workshop
Unfortunately, the Water + Energy, Learning Behavior Workshop scheduled for Saturday, February 11 at 3 p.m. at North Shore Park and Youth Center has been postponed. Please visit mbrisingabove.com to stay up to date on future events and workshops.
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Seawall Ordinance
Seawalls are built to protect areas of human habitation along the coast against tides, waves and sea level rise. Of the 55 miles of seawalls in Miami Beach, only five miles are publicly owned. Ordinance 2021-4393 requires all new seawalls to be built to a minimum elevation of 5.7 feet NAVD, or 4 feet NAVD if designed to support a future elevation of 5.7 feet NAVD – provided the work is not considered substantial improvements, or work totaling $300 or more per linear foot.
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#NoFilter
As of January 1, 2023, the City of Miami Beach has banned cigarette smoking and other tobacco products from public beaches and parks as per Ordinance 2022-4509. Fines range from $100 - $500 or up to 60 days in jail.
Up to 98% of cigarette filters are made of plastic fibers, which leads to an estimated 1.69 billion pounds of trash each year and each butt can take up to 10 years to disintegrate.
Let’s all do our part and keep our beautiful city clean!
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Don't Be Trashy
Over 8,000 lbs of litter enters our water systems every year, which poses serious threats to our water quality and marine life. To help, discard your litter and recycling in marked receptacles.
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban - Warning Period
The Miami Beach City Commission voted unanimously to phase out gasoline-powered leaf blowers as part of the city’s commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Similar to the city’s regulation on polystyrene and plastic straws/stirrers, the new ordinance will follow a phased implementation approach. The nine-month warning period began on November 1, 2022 and lasts through July 1, 2023. Full enforcement will commence on August 1, 2023.
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Be Part of the Solution
Report street light outages, potholes, cracked sidewalks, illegal dumping and more on the MB eGov app in just a few simple steps.
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Download the Miami Beach e-Gov app in the Apple App Store or via Google Play.
- Tap "Report a Concern."
- Provide details and submit.
For immediate assistance, please call our 24/7 Control Room at 305.673.7625.
In the event of an emergency, please always call 911.
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American Red Cross Makes Preparedness Accessible
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New Events Calendar
Make sure you never miss a meeting or event with our new city calendar!
In the monthly view, you can narrow down your view based on category. For example, clicking on “City Government” will show you all of the upcoming public meetings. Watch the video below to learn more.
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Iguana Remediation Program
Iguanas are considered an invasive species in the state of Florida. Without natural predators, these animals have been able to multiply in record numbers — causing significant damage along the entire Florida coastline. Iguanas can destroy residential and commercial landscape and vegetation as well as threaten our native and endangered species. They can also transmit the infectious bacterium Salmonella to humans through contact with water or surfaces contaminated by their feces.
To further enhance remediation efforts, the city has hired several iguana removal contractors to provide removal services on public property, including parks, greenspaces and near waterways, seven days a week in South, Mid, and North Beach areas. Vendors will be posting signage in the vicinity of their work.
Our city will continue to prioritize curbing the iguana population as well as developing strategies for a long-term remediation program. Visit our Iguana Information webpage for more information.
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Aspen Ideas: Climate
From March 6-9, 2023, hundreds of leaders and climate innovators will gather with the public to showcase climate solutions with the potential to reshape
our world.
“Early bird” tickets are now on sale until the end of the year. Purchase passes.
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Resident Discount for The Fair
Miami Beach residents are eligible for discounted tickets to The Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition. Use the code "CTYMB23". Deadline to purchase is March 15, 2023.
The Fair runs from Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, April 9.
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Lock It or Lose It
Reduce your risk of becoming a victim of vehicle theft. Always lock your doors and remove valuables from your vehicle, including your keys and key fob.
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Temporary Closure: North Shore Branch Library
The Miami-Dade County Public Library System is working on repairs and improvements to the North Shore Library, including the replacement of flooring, furniture and shelving as well as upgrading the air conditioning system. The interior of the building will be repainted, energy-efficient LED lighting will be installed, and windows will be re-sealed. Additional improvements include landscaping and restroom enhancements.
The work, which began on December 29, is expected to take nine weeks. During the temporary closure, the Bookmobile will be available in the North Shore Library parking lot to checkout materials and mobile devices and provide Wi-Fi connectivity. The Bookmobile is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Library patrons are also encouraged to visit the Miami-Dade online library, available 24/7, at www.mdpls.org or any other nearby locations, including:
Bay Harbor Islands Branch
1175 95 Street | 786.582.2620
Miami Beach Regional Library
227 22 Street | 305.535.4219
South Shore Branch
131 Alton Road | 305.535.4223
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Registration for Disabled Permit Holders
In order to regulate the parking of disabled permits in residential areas, the City of Miami Beach requires all disabled permit holders to register their tag numbers within their respected residential zones to utilize residential parking spaces. This excludes regular designated disabled parking spaces in residential areas.
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Join Our Team
The City of Miami Beach is seeking dynamic leaders to join our team in a variety of departments. As a valued and trusted member of our team, you will have an unprecedented opportunity to leave your mark on one of the greatest cities of the world.
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Make an Appointment with the Building Department
Making an appointment to see the Building Department is easier than ever!
Homeowner appointments are available virtually or in-person within 24 hours, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Services for homeowners include: applying for a permit, dropping off construction documents, meeting with a trade chief to ask questions or receive clarification and more.
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Car Seat Check
Need a car seat check? Make an appointment for car seat inspections and installation.
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MBAlert
Text "MBALERT" to 888777 to sign up to receive emergency and major traffic notifications from the City of Miami Beach right to your phone.
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CERT
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training is a FEMA-funded program offered free of charge to interested residents and organizations. CERT training provides disaster preparedness skills for the hazards that may impact our area.
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 hazards that may impact the workplace and area.
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PulsePoint
PulsePoint is a smartphone app that alerts users who are trained if someone nearby in a public place has called 9-1-1 with an emergency that requires CPR. Only users within a .25 mile radius are notified. Only incidents that happen in a public place trigger a notification.
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Volunteers Needed
Volunteers needed! The City of Miami Beach is looking for volunteers to help homeless, free roaming community cats through the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return method. In addition, SoBe Cats is looking for volunteers to work at their Kitty Campus and to be a part of their feeding program.
The feeders play a vital role in the mission of SoBe Cats because not only do they supply the cat colonies with food and fresh water for survival, but they also act as the eyes and ears for cats in need of TNVR. Register to be a feeder.
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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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