Juneteenth Day of Freedom
Join us as we commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the achievements of the African American community.
Saturday, June 18
9 AM - 10 AM
Pride Park
1809 Meridian Avenue
The event will also be streamed live here.
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Juneteenth Food & Wine Festival Presents Beachside Cookout Village & Concert
Hosted by Celebrity Chef Carla Hill & Chef Cecil G.
Saturday, June 18
4 PM to 11 PM
Lummus Park
1130 Ocean Drive
Entry to this event is free. Food and drinks are available for purchase onsite. For more information, please visit www.jtfwf.com.
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The Juneteenth Experience:
A Free, Multidisciplinary Celebration of Juneteenth
Hued Songs will present The Juneteenth Experience, a multidisciplinary, immersive performance honoring America’s second Independence Day, Juneteenth. The performance will be helmed by a powerful and diverse cast of local artists, including Ace Anderson, Shanna Woods, Vanya Allen, Miriam King, J’Von Brown, Jasmine Williams, Christian Reategui, and Stephan St. Louis with animation by Izia Lindsay and led by a creative team that includes Kunya Rowley, Michelle Grant-Murray, Wilkie Ferguson, III, and Joseph Cloud.
Sunday, June 19
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Performance at 8 PM
North Beach Bandshell
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Lift Up Your Voice and Sing!
The Miami Beach Classical Music Festival with the support of the Ocean Drive Association, City of Miami Beach and the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau will present an evening of poetry, music and dance. Vocalists will present selections from the Great American Songbook selected by Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Director Michael Rossi. The Peter London Global Dance Company, poet Geoffrey Philp and musician Gregory LeDon (aka The Saxophone Guy) will perform at the event.
Sunday, June 19
7 PM to 8:30 PM
Lummus Park
Ocean Drive between 14 Street & 14 Place
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Live Jazz at the Betsy Hotel
Enjoy live music featuring award-winning vocalist LeNard Rutledge from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. with pianist Jim Gasior performing from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Patrons are also invited to visit The Betsy Poetry Rail located in the breezeway adjacent to the hotel (between Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue) to read “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes. It has been called one of the most influential poems of the 20thcentury with 11 lines that provide profound reference to the African American experience and to the meaning of Juneteenth, a celebration of our nation's most infamous deferred dream, the long prayed for abolishment of slavery. These events are free and open to the public.
Sunday, June 19
6 PM to 11 PM
The Betsy Hotel
1440 Ocean Drive
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American Black Film Festival
The American Black Film Festival is celebrating its 26th anniversary in Miami Beach through June 19, 2022.
The ABFF brings together Black culture enthusiasts, artists, executives and filmmakers from around the world for five days of screenings, talk events, exclusive parties and high-powered networking.
Miami Beach residents will receive 15% off of festival passes and event tickets via Eventbrite when they enter promo code “ABFFCMB22”. All movie screenings will take place at Regal Cinemas 18. All other events will take place at the New World Symphony.
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Virtual Town Hall Meeting
Commissioner Steven Meiner will host a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the upcoming Commission Meeting.
Tuesday, June 21
5:30 PM
1.312.626.6799 or 1.929.205.6099
Access ID 83800242314#
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Seaside Summer 2022
Enjoy free live events all summer long at the North Beach Bandshell.
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Community Poll: First Street Improvements & South Pointe Stormwater System
Thank you to those who attended our community presentation to learn about upcoming roadway and drainage improvements planned for the South of Fifth neighborhood.
At the June 7 public meeting, the project team shared some conceptual road layouts, possible configurations and screening options with the community. We encourage everyone to participate in our community poll - it will be open for feedback until June 22.
Click here to visit the project web page where you can view the full recording of the meeting, complete the community poll and download the presentation.
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Solid Waste Forum
Join us for a solid waste forum to discuss our commercial franchise waste hauler services for larger condominiums, apartment buildings and businesses. Staff will be present to answer questions and collect input using a customer service survey.
Thursday, June 23
6 PM - 7:30 PM
Miami Beach Golf Course Clubhouse
2301 Alton Road
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South of Fifth Traffic Calming Measures: Virtual Public Meeting
Please join us for a virtual public meeting to learn about the traffic study results from the South of Fifth neighborhood and discuss the installation of traffic calming measures at key locations.
Tuesday, June 28
5:30 PM
Join by phone: +1.646.876.9923 or 888.475.4499 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 836 3416 7536
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Beachwalk Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Please join the City of Miami Beach for a beachwalk ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the final North Beach section, which completes the 7-mile beachwalk path.
Wednesday, June 29
5:30 PM
79 Street & Beachwalk
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Fire on the Fourth amplified by Cox Media Group
Fireworks will once again light up the skies over Miami Beach this July 4 following a full day of entertainment. With a dedicated Family Zone supported by T-Mobile, this outdoor festival marks the nation’s 246th birthday with the return of the city’s annual Fire on the Fourth celebration in North Beach.
Monday, July 4
12 PM - 9:30 PM
In and around the North Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
This year’s event features food trucks, a Family Zone sponsored by T-Mobile (don’t forget your bathing suit), circus performers, music acts and even a magician. There will be plenty of photo opportunities so charge your phone before you arrive and say, “Miami Beach!” Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off & Paper Shred-A-Thon
The Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event that was postponed due to rain has been rescheduled for Sunday, July 10.
Need to safely dispose of your household hazardous chemicals and waste? Piles of paper and old mail stacking up? Help protect the environment and keep your home safe. Bring your used oil, fertilizers, old paint, insecticides, batteries, electronics, piles of paper and more.
Sunday, July 10
8 AM - 3 PM
40 Street & Chase Avenue
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Adaptive Beach Days
Hosted by the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, "Adaptive Beach Days" is a pop-up program that provides full-service access to the ocean for people with various disabilities with the help of trained staff, volunteers, access decks, beach wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment.
Sunday, July 10
11 AM - 3 PM
Beach days will temporarily be hosted on 73 Street and Ocean Terrace, one block east of Collins Avenue, behind the volleyball courts until further notice.
Click here to register as a participant or volunteer.
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Weekly City Meetings
Stay up to date on all of our upcoming meetings.
From commission meetings to committee meetings, please click here for a full list of meetings and links to participate.
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Commission Meeting
The City of Miami Beach will hold the next hybrid commission meeting, aired live on MBTV and Facebook, on Wednesday, June 22 at 8:30 a.m.
1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499
Access ID 81392857671#
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Open Play Chess
Looking for a challenge? Join us for open chess play to practice, learn and sharpen your chess skills in a friendly environment.
Saturdays
10 AM - 12 PM • FREE
North Shore Park and Youth Center
501 72 Street
Sundays
12 PM - 2 PM • FREE
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
All ages welcome.
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Cardio & Calisthenics Fitness Classes
Get fit with #MBParks!
Saturdays
9 AM
Collins Park Garage
340 23 Street
Free ongoing classes
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Summer Specialty Camps
Register your child for summer specialty camps, there are still some spots available!
Specialty camps focus on specific interests and provide an opportunity to pursue a hobby, develop a craft or learn something new.
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Summer Camp with Snapology
Kids can enjoy a week of summer specialty camps with Snapology and #MBParks!
July 18 - July 22
Scott Rakow Youth Center
$250 for Miami Beach residents
$265 for nonresidents
Camps for ages 4-6 & 7-14
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Swim Lessons
Upcoming summer session dates:
July 9 - July 23
August 7 - August 20
September 3 - September 17
Flamingo Park Pool
Normandy Isle Pool
Monthly Fee: $39 residents / $64 nonresidents
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Seniors Soccer Champions
Seniors can enjoy an outdoor soccer recreation program to stay active, foster friendships and improve mental and physical health.
Every Tuesday
10 AM - 11 AM
Flamingo Park Football Stadium
999 11 Street
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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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Swim Team
Dive in and take your swim skills to the next level. Join the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Swim Gym, for a competitive swim team program.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Scott Rakow Youth Center Pool
2700 Sheridan Ave
Interested participants would need to do a swim test prior to registering.
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Fertilizer Ordinance
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 Nov. 1. Show our bay some love and help keep the fertilizer out.
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Bay Watch
Easily report Biscaye Bay environmental complaints to the following places:
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Sea Turtle Season
Multiple city departments are collaborating to help protect our favorite marine friends. Sea Turtle season runs from April 1 through Oct. 31.
The community is encouraged to reduce the impacts on sea turtles by switching to sea turtle-friendly lighting, closing blinds or curtains at night, and keeping a distance from sea turtles and their nests.
Click here to learn more about how you can watch out for the little one.
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Composting
Protect the bay by composting in five easy steps:
- Add your "browns" and "greens" in thin layers of 3 - 6 inches, lightly wetting each layer as you add it.
- Sprinkle some garden soil or topsoil between layers to stimulate the composting organisms.
- Use a pitchfork to turn the compost pile once per week.
- A happy composting pile will gradually shrink, brown and start to emit an "earthy" odor.
- After two to three months, you should have a pile of cool, crumbly, earthy material that's ready for work.
You can drop off your compost at the following locations:
North Beach Compost Hub
85 Street and Collins Avenue
(Left side of road)
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
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Don't Let Go
What comes up, must come down. Once balloons reach a body of water, animals can confuse them for food.
Consider using some of the following sustainable alternatives listed below at your next celebration:
- Paper ribbons or streamers
- Tissue paper pompoms
- Plastic-free pinwheels, kites or garden spinners
- Reusable flags
- Bunting
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Sargassum (Seaweed)
Have you noticed additional brown seaweed along our beaches recently? This is referred to as sargassum.
This seaweed, which is abundant this time of year in the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico, is not dangerous, but can cause skin irritation from the tiny sea creatures that live in it. While this is a natural occurrence, the city is working with the county to do everything possible to minimize the inconvenience to our residents and visitors.
The highest concentrations of sargassum are found in Miami Beach between March and October. Please note, to protect nesting and hatchling sea turtles our team takes extra precautions prior to any heavy equipment being operated on the beach since sea turtle season runs concurrently with the influx of sargassum.
Click here or watch the video below to learn more.
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Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban
The Miami Beach City Commission voted unanimously on Thursday, Jan. 20 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. This includes a nine-month educational period from Feb. 1 – Oct. 31, 2022 followed by a nine-month warning period from Nov. 1 to Jul. 1, 2023. Full enforcement will commence on Aug. 1, 2023.
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Tennis Ball Recycling
Help the Miami Beach Tennis Academy save the planet, one ball at a time!
Recycle your old tennis balls at the Miami Beach Tennis Center at 501 72 Street.
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Hurricane Season
The 2022 hurricane season officially began on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, and the City of Miami Beach wants to ensure the safety of all of its residents and visitors.
If you have not taken steps to prepare your families and households, now is the time to make sure you have a plan and build a kit. Visit our hurricane preparedness webpage for tips on how to stay safe this hurricane season.
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Stay Informed
Make sure you sign up to receive emergency text messages by texting “MBAlert” to 888777.
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Sales Tax Exemption Period
With the 2022 hurricane season underway, between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2024 there will be a sales tax exemption on impact-resistant doors, impact-resistant windows, and impact-resistant garage doors.
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Quick Tips: Instructional Videos
The Building Department has created new instructional videos to assist with the online permitting process such as how to apply online, upload drawings and documents, or how to submit corrections.
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Virtual Inspections
The Building Department is allowing virtual inspections for certain inspection types. Please click here for a complete list of virtual inspections allowed and the procedures to follow,
When requesting a Virtual Inspection via the Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal, please enter the word "VIRTUAL" along with your email address within the Comments/Gate Code field.
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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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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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Water Meter Installation
New Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) water meters are being 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.
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Saharan Dust Affecting Air Quality in Miami-Dade County
The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) advises citizens – especially children, the elderly and pregnant women – to take precautionary steps, stay indoors, and to continue monitoring the AQI during the coming days.
The level of particulate matter concentration in ambient air indicates the presence of Saharan dust in the county.
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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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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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Car Seat Check
Need a car seat check? Make an appointment for car seat inspections and installations.
Fire Station #4
6880 Indian Creek Drive
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60-Day Notice of Substantial Rent Hikes Required
Fair notice is the law. The Miami Beach City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance requiring residential landlords to give their tenants at least 60 days written notice before imposing a rent increase greater than 5%.
The measure applies to residential leases that are expiring after a set period, such as 12 months. It also applies to tenancies without a set duration such as month-to-month tenancies.
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Report a Concern
There are a few simple ways to report an issue.
We’re available 24/7 for residents to report a concern at any hour online, on the phone or via our e-Gov app.
For immediate assistance, please call 305.604.CITY(2489) or our Police Non-Emergency line at 305.673.7900 – these lines are available 24/7.
In the event of an emergency, please always call 911.
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ADA Beach Access
The City of Miami Beach offers ADA Beach access points so those needing modified mobility access can safely and easily get to our beautiful beaches.
In addition, both manual and motorized beach wheelchairs are available for FREE to assist those who need them.
To see the full list of ADA Beach Access locations and learn how to rent a wheelchair, click here.
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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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Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return
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.
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Iguana Problems?
The City of Miami Beach is aware of the impact of the invasive green iguana throughout our community. Iguanas are an invasive species in Florida and can be a nuisance, they are a regional concern regulated by Florida’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Residents are encouraged to follow the recommendations here to help deter green iguanas from private properties.
The City of Miami Beach has also partnered with Iguana Control to offer a resident discount. For more information, visit www.IguanaControl.com or call 855.525.5656.
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Mid-Beach On-Demand Transit Service
Getting around Mid-Beach is a breeze with Freebee! The Middle Beach on-demand transit service is ongoing.
For more information about the Freebee program, click here.
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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 visitors alike.
The citywide trolley service currently operates 15 hours a day, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week at frequency rates of approximately 30 minutes.
For more information about the trolley, click here.
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COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations
Miami-Dade County, in partnership with Nomi Health, announced the continuation of countywide COVID-19 testing and vaccination services. Testing was previously expected to end on June 30 due to the conclusion of federal funding. Through negotiations with the private provider Nomi Health, the County was able to secure an agreement to continue current testing and vaccination services throughout Miami-Dade.
NOMI Health continues to operate two free COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in Miami Beach:
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The site on the first floor of the Pennsylvania Garage on 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue operates seven days a week with no appointment necessary. Vaccines are administered from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PCR testing is available from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. and rapid testing is available from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The site is also administering the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 and offering the single booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to those eligible.
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The site at 8400 Collins Avenue operates seven days a week from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. with no appointment necessary and they offer the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines for adults and children. For testing, the nasal swab PCR turnaround time averages less than 24 hours from when the sample is taken.
Homebound individuals 12 years of age or older can call 888.201.5490 or email vaccinations@ilshealth.com to schedule an appointment at home to be vaccinated. Homebound individuals may call 305.614.1716 (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) to schedule a homebound COVID-19 testing appointment.
To view other testing locations across Miami-Dade County, click here. To view the vaccine locator click here.
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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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