Art Week Miami Beach
Art Week Miami Beach is almost here! While Art Basel celebrates its 20th year, join us as our city once again becomes the center of the art world from Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4.
Experience it all with our guide—and join the conversation on social media using the hashtag #ArtWeekMiamiBeach.
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Art Basel Resident Discount
In honor of the 20th anniversary of Art Basel in our city, Miami Beach residents will be eligible to purchase half-price show tickets during a two-day promotion ahead of the event on Nov. 20-21 here.
Purchasers will be asked to provide proof of residence at the time of purchase.
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No Vacancy
No Vacancy, presented by the City of Miami Beach in collaboration with the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is back! No Vacancy is a juried art competition that celebrates artists, provokes critical discourse, and invites the public to experience Miami Beach’s famed hotels as destination art spaces.
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Tonight: Teen Night
Teens in grades 6 - 12 are invited to enjoy a free night of bowling, laser tag, ice skating and games.
Friday, November 18
6:30 - 9:30 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
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Tonight: Movie in the Park
Join us for a free movie in the park!
Friday, November 18
6:30 PM
South Pointe Park
1 Washington Avenue
Movie: Lady and the Tramp (live version)
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Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Join Commissioner David Richardson for a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Saturday, November 19
9 AM - 10 AM
4000 Chase Avenue
Food is distributed first come, first served while supplies last.
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ReShape Festival
This premier US spin-off of Les Siestes Electroniques and SeaNaps features German experimental artists Anna Schimkat and Molto; French techno artists Simo Cell and Crystallmess; and Miami-based musicians (Richie Hell LIVE set, and Charlie C of Soul Clap).
Saturday, November 19
5 PM
Miami Beach Bandshell
7275 Collins Avenue
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Mark G. Samuelian Scholastic Chess Tournament
Aspiring chess players in grades K-12 are invited to participate in the Mark A. Samuelian Scholastic Chess Tournament.
Sunday, November 20
9 AM - 3:30 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
The event is free, but pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
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Holiday Artisan Market at the Garden
Join the Miami Beach Botanical Garden for festive, open air holiday shopping at the new artisan market taking place for one day only in November.
You’ll find a selection of handcrafted items – from painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics – to jewelry, leather working, home design products and personal accessories. Also, meet the small batch food artisans who create local and sustainable brands.
Sunday, November 20
9 AM - 5 PM
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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and grab your seat to enjoy performances by Tyreek McDole and Gold Dust Lounge. Presented by the Ocean Drive Association.
Sunday, November 20
5 PM
Lummus Park
Between 14 Street & 14 Place
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Lummus Park Artisanal Market
Make sure to stop by the Lummus Park Artisanal Market this weekend! In addition to specialty items, the market sells fresh fruit, refreshing smoothies, baked goods, florals, plants and more.
Saturdays & Sundays
10 AM - 7 PM
Lummus Park
Ocean Drive between 6 and 8 streets
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Special City Commission Meeting
The City of Miami Beach will hold a special city commission meeting, aired live on MBTV and Facebook, on Monday, November 21 at 9 a.m.
1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499
Access ID 81392857671#
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Urbanspace Lincoln Road Holiday Market
Urbanspace Lincoln Road Holiday Market, the first national expansion of the beloved holiday pop-up market outside of New York City, is setting up shop in the Lincoln Road District, specifically at the intersection of Washington Avenue.
The market features a variety of national and local pop-up shops and runs from now through Feb. 15, 2023, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week.
The community is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Urbanspace Lincoln Road Holiday Market on Monday, November 21 at 5 p.m. on the corner of Lincoln Road and Drexel Avenue.
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King Tide Season
November king tides are expected from Wednesday, Nov. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 27. Make sure to avoid floodwaters and report flooding to 305.673.7625 or flooding@miamibeachfl.gov.
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Christmas Trees & Hanukkah Bushes Available on Miami Beach
Starting on Friday, November 25 while supplies last, the Miami Beach Firefighters Benevolent Association will be selling Christmas trees and Hanukkah bushes at 7900 Collins Avenue, while supplies last.
Weekend hours: 9 AM to 8 PM, including Nov. 25
Weekday hours: 2 PM to 8 PM
7900 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33141
Proceeds will benefit the Miami Beach Firefighters Benevolent Association Christmas Toy Drive. Visit www.mbfba.org and or @BeachFireBenevolent for further details.
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Small Business Saturday
Celebrate our Miami Beach small businesses by shopping local.
Saturday, November 26
Though Small Business Saturday is taking place during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the holiday season, it is another opportunity to assist the small business community to thrive.
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Festival of Lights
The Normandy Fountain Business Association would like to invite you to their Festival of Lights with the South Beach Jazz Festival & Carla Bordonada featuring special guests Rolando Grooscars and Ari Reinoso. Festivities will include a menorah lighting, tree lighting and fountain lighting.
Sunday, November 27
5 PM - 7:30 PM
Normandy Fountain
7802 Rue Vendome
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Keith Haring + CityKids’ “Speak On Liberty" Artwork Banner
The CityKids Foundation has partnered with the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District to exhibit artist Keith Haring + CityKids’ “Speak On Liberty" artwork, a 90’ x 30’ banner that became the largest freestanding and most important piece ever created by Haring, as it engaged 1,000 CityKids in the artistic expression of what liberty and freedom meant to them.
The banner will be showcased on the exterior of Lincoln Road’s 1111 building from November 28, 2022 through January 2023, and has been previously exhibited in Milan, Paris, and New York City.
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Richard Orlinski Exhibit
Lincoln Road District will further enhance its arts and culture experience by showcasing 15 giant, electrifying sculptures by renowned French artist Richard Orlinski.
The open-air activation coming to Lincoln Road will feature iconic pieces from Orlinski’s recent Avenue des Champs Elysée exhibition in Paris. Timed with Art Basel Miami Beach, the exhibit will run from November 23 through March 2023. Orlinski’s work will also be featured in a pop-up gallery at 801 Lincoln Road.
The community is invited to the exhibit's inauguration on Tuesday, November 29 at 3:30 p.m. at 801 Lincoln Road.
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Art Basel Miami Beach Cleanup
Art Basel has teamed up with The Beach by Whispering Angel and the Surfrider Foundation for the first annual ‘Art Basel Miami Beach Clean Up’ event.
Residents are encouraged to meet at 18 Street and the beachfront, to take part in this amazing environmental initiative.
Monday, November 28, 2022
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
18 Street & Beachfront
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Miami Beach Run-Off Election
A Run-Off Election will be held in the City of Miami Beach from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, to elect a City Commissioner in Group II, who shall hold office for the remainder of the term expiring November 2025.
At the December 6, 2022 Run-Off Election, the following shall be submitted to the voters of the City of Miami Beach:
Miami Beach - Group II - Commissioner
(Vote for 1)
Sabrina Cohen 130
Laura Dominguez 132
There will be NO EARLY VOTING in the Run-Off Election. You will have to vote via Vote-by-Mail ballot or at your assigned polling place on Tuesday, December 6.
The deadline to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot from the Miami-Dade County Elections Department for the Run-Off Election is 5 p.m. on November 26, 2022. To request a Vote-by-Mail ballot, please click here.
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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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Open Call for Youth Music Festival
Young musicians, 18 and under, who perform live music have until Monday, December 12 to submit an audition video along with a completed application form to www.miamibeach.rocks. The winners will earn the right to take the stage at the Miami Beach Youth Music Festival on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the Miami Beach Bandshell, 7275 Collins Avenue.
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Celebrate Human Rights
Celebrate International Human Rights weekend at a free expo that brings together all of the City of Miami Beach's human rights related committees, including the Human Rights, Affordable Housing Advisory Committee, Black Affairs, Disability Access, Health Care Task Force Subcommittee, Hispanic Affairs, Homeless, LGBTQIA+, Quality Education and Commission for Women.
Learn about each participating committee, the issues they deal with on behalf of Miami Beach residents and visitors as well as how you can get involved! Enjoy door prizes, Pepsi refreshments, music courtesy of the Miami Beach Senior High Hi Tide Silver Marching Band and Jazz Band. Bring the whole family to enjoy a kids zone courtesy of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation.
Sunday, December 11
1 PM - 3 PM
Miami Beach Botanical Garden
2000 Convention Center Drive
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EcoFest
Clean Miami Beach and Normandy Fountain Business Association are hosting Miami Beach’s first ever EcoFest at the Normandy Fountain.
EcoFest is a first of its kind sustainably focused festival held in Miami Beach benefitting several local environmental non-profits. It will feature local sustainable vendors, organizations, music, food & drinks, eco-action activities for kids, silent auction, giveaways and much more. Everything will be plastic free, of course!
Sunday, December 11
3 PM - 6 PM
Normandy Fountain
7802 Rue Vendome
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Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Main Replacement
The city is replacing water and sewer mains on the Venetian Causeway between Rivo Alto to Belle Isle. Work will begin on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Please click here for information on traffic impacts.
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Free Resident Tickets: Sights and Sounds of the Season
The New World Symphony (NWS) is offering free tickets to its Sights and Sounds of the Season concert for Miami Beach residents taking place on Friday, December 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are on a first come, first served basis and must be claimed at the New World Center box office located at 500 17 Street, during regular box office hours (Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
There’s a limit of 4 tickets per household and proof of Miami Beach residency is required (driver’s license is best, but a utility bill with a Miami Beach address will be accepted).
The box office will be closed for Thanksgiving beginning Wednesday, November 23 through Sunday, November 27.
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Homeless Outreach
With services such as family reunification, mental health and medical referrals, employment assistance and even helping residents find permanent housing, our Homeless Outreach Team is changing lives.
Check out this video highlighting some of the team's efforts.
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Apply Now: Prekindergarten Scholarship
The City of Miami Beach has approved a Prekindergarden Scholarship Program for the 2023-24 school year that will provide eligible Miami Beach families with a Pre-K scholarship of up to $3,000.
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#NoFilter
Effective 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 beaches clean!
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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.
People ages 18-25 are invited to apply to be among 250 participants in the Future Leaders Climate Summit, taking place ahead of Aspen Ideas: Climate from March 3-7. The application deadline is Sunday, December 4 at 11:59 p.m.
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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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Available Vaccines
Monkeypox
Miami-Dade County, together with Nomi Health, is offering Jynneos monkeypox vaccine appointments for high-risk populations at the Nomi Health site located at 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.
To schedule a vaccine appointment, view eligibility and for more information, please visit Miamidade.gov/monkeypox or call 1.833.875.0900.
COVID-19 Testing Location Schedule (Thanksgiving)
- 17 St. Garage - Closed on Thursday, Nov. 24
- 84 St. Lot - Closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 27
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The BPM Wellness Experience
Join Kellie Williams for a workout that connects music and movement using power and mobility exercises timed to a soulful,
energetic playlist.
Sunday, November 27
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Flamingo Park Soccer Field
14 Street & Meridian Avenue
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You've Been Gobbled
To spread appreciation throughout the month of November, #MBParks will be “Gobbling” over 150 families by giving participants a kind note and a treat. The note will encourage all participants to pay it forward and show their neighbors some love during the holiday season.
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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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Imagination Playground
Come and enjoy innovative play and exercise your imagination.
Sunday, December 18
Sunday, January 29
10 AM - 2 PM
Lummus Park at 11 Street & Ocean Drive
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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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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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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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Singing Lessons
Learn to sing!
Group Lessons:
Wednesdays or Thursdays
Little Stars Company (Ages 4 - 5)
Junior Company (Ages 6 - 8)
Star Company (Ages 9 - 13)
Broadway Company (Ages 14+)
Private Lessons: By appointment.
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
Instructor: Kelly O'Shea
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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 open chess play to practice, learn and sharpen your chess skills in a friendly environment.
Saturdays
12 PM - 2 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 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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Sustainable Holiday Season Webinar
As the Holidays approach, the City of Miami Beach is excited to partner with Debris Free Oceans to bring you an exciting, informative webinar all about how to celebrate the upcoming holiday season as sustainably
as possible.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 2 PM
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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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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 these sustainable alternatives 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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Bay Watch
Easily report Biscayne Bay environmental complaints to the following places:
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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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Beach Renourishment
The City of Miami Beach is working closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Continental Heavy Civil and residents to ensure a smooth operation of the $40 million beach renourishment project taking place along the city's beaches.
Beach renourishment is best explained as the strategic placement of sand on a beach that has experienced significant erosional activity.
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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.
Private properties play an important role in reducing the community vulnerability of storm surge and tidal flooding. The city's seawall ordinance requires all new seawalls to be built at an elevation of 5.7’ NAVD or 4 feet NAVD if designed to support a future elevation of 5.7' NAVD.
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We're Hiring!
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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Brightline Offers Miami Beach Resident Discount
Need a ride? Explore South Florida with Brightline. Whether you're coming from Fort Lauderdale or West Palm beach, enjoy a carefree, car free ride and add on Brightline+ or take the free Miami Beach Express shuttle to get you to and from the MiamiCentral Station to Miami Beach.
For a limited time, Brightline is offering Miami Beach residents a 15% on SMART fares with promo code: MIAMIBEACH15.
Brightline+ Miami Beach Express shuttles drop-off stops include:
- 5 Street & Washington Avenue
- 10 Street & Washington Avenue
- Lincoln Road
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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National Health Survey
Is Now in Miami-Dade County, FL
The nation’s most comprehensive study on the health and nutritional status of people living in the United States is now in Miami-Dade County, Florida. From now through January 23, 2023, approximately 786 randomly selected area residents will have the opportunity to participate in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) when representatives of the National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention visit their homes.
The data collected in NHANES will help determine the number of people in the United States who have a range of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and other conditions.
Public health officials, lawmakers, and physicians use this information to develop sound public health policies, direct and design health programs and services, and expand health knowledge for the nation. The information from the survey will also help you learn more about your health. Please participate if you are contacted.
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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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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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