First Episode of MB Current Out Now
Want to stay current with all things Miami Beach? Check out our first episode of MB Current—a bite-sized news segment where we give you all the information you need about events, city news and more.
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Take Care of Our City Campaign
We are inviting you to be part of our "Take Care of Our City" campaign, which aims to promote local safety messaging, while welcoming our visitors and promoting all the cool and amazing things to do while they’re here—all through the lens of our locals.
To join us as a “local influencer”, send us a 10-30 second video of yourself, or your favorite selfie (or BOTH!) while sharing your top safety tip, and 3-5 things you love about Miami Beach—think businesses, events, parks, best places to eat, the beach or health and wellness initiatives.
Some guidelines for your video or photo submission:
- Make it your voice. People want to hear from you!
- Share hidden gems on how our visitors can “live like a local."
- Example Safety Tip: “Fighting in the streets isn’t a good look” or “Our beaches are as hot as our people, so don’t forget your sunscreen.”
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Send your submissions to [email protected] along with your name and social handles.
Residents who join the campaign will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following prizes:
- Prize 1 - 2 night stay at the Loews Hotel
- Prize 2 - $200 certificate at Lure Fish Bar
- Prize 3 - SOAK Poolside Cabana for the day
Click here to view a webinar with more information about the campaign.
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TONIGHT: Movie in the Park
Enjoy a movie under the stars as part of our Black History Month celebrations with #MBParks.
"42: The Jackie Robinson Story"
Friday, Feb. 11
6:30 PM • FREE
South Pointe Park • 1 Washington Ave
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5th Soul Vegan Festival
Celebrate Black History Month with delicious vegan food and drink.
Saturday, Feb. 12
12 PM - 7 PM • FREE
Lummus Park • 640 Ocean Drive
Contact Jason Foster at 786.468.6398 for vendor opportunities or email [email protected] for other inquiries or information.
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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series
Join the Ocean Drive Association for the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival with Opera/Broadway/Zarzuela.
Sunday, Feb. 13
5 PM • FREE
Between 14th Street and 14th Place on the beach
Contact [email protected] for more information. Don't forget to bring your blankets and folding chairs!
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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, Feb. 16 through Sunday, Feb. 20.
As a thank you to our community, the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show organizers are offering a 50% discount for Miami Beach residents on a 1-Day General Admission pass. Residents can use the case-sensitive promo code "MBTHANKYOU50" at checkout. The discount will work for credit cards with zip codes 33139, 33140 and 33141, while quantities last. Click here to purchase tickets.
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Walk Up Food Distribution
Vice-Mayor David Richardson is hosting a walk up food distribution event in South Beach.
Thursday, Feb. 17
9 AM - 10 AM
South Shore Community Center
833 6 Street
Food is distributed first come, first served while supplies last.
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Culture Crawl
The City of Miami Beach is working alongside some of the world’s best cultural institutions to provide a night of free, unique and unforgettable experiences. From backstage tours, exhibition openings, and free film screenings in the park, there will be something for everyone. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, Feb. 17
6 PM - 9 PM
Click here to see what's in store at this month's Culture Crawl.
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Miami Beach OnStage!
Join us for multiple Miami Beach OnStage! events this month.
Miami Beach and Peter London Global Dance Company, Miami's iconic multi-cultural contemporary dance company, present Ritual Body - a rare, close up look at PLGDC's masterful technique and explosive dance performances. Repertoire includes Peter London Contemporary and Afro-Caribbean dance fusion choreography. Bring your beach blanket or chair and enjoy!
Thursday, Feb. 17
6 PM - 8 PM • FREE
Collins Park Plaza • 2200 Liberty Ave
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Join Young Musicians Unite for a musical performance featuring Electric Kif, The Jazz Collective and Lotus.
Thursday, Feb. 17
6 PM - 8PM • FREE
Altos Del Mar Park • 241 77 Street
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Black History Festival
Celebrate Black History Month with #MBParks by recognizing the heritage, accomplishments and culture of Black Americans.
Friday, Feb. 18
6 PM • FREE
North Shore Park Youth Center • 501 72 Street
The event will feature:
- Cultural performances by children in the Parks & Recreation after-school program
- Arts and crafts
- Strolling performances (stilt walkers, balloon artists and more)
- Refreshments for sale
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ADCD Vision Plan Commission Workshop
The City of Miami Beach will hold a commission workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 23, aired live on MBTV and Facebook.
Wednesday, Feb. 23
4 PM
1-301-715-8592 or 888-475-4499
Access ID 81392857671#
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SOBEWFF®
The Food Network & Cooking Channel 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 21st year.
Thursday, Feb. 24 - Sunday, Feb. 27
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Miami Beach Live!
Don't forget to get your tickets for Miami Beach Live!, a month-long celebration in March 2022 that will feature a variety of exciting activations and live events designed to engage all five senses. Every Friday through Sunday from March 1 – March 29, 2022, Miami Beach Live! will host an exciting and diverse lineup of programming in and around Lummus Park and the beachfront areas from 10 to 13 streets.
Enjoy thematic weekend programming – including Dance, Pop, International, and Symphonic/Broadway – across an array of music, arts, culture, and culinary offerings. Every weekend throughout the month features a Friday night movie, Saturday evening headlining concert, and a Sunday dine-around spotlighting Miami Beach’s best-in-class culinary offerings and prix fixe menus.
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Four-time, Grammy-nominated trio Wilson Phillips will headline the opening weekend of “Miami Beach Live!” on Saturday, March 5, performing number one hits like “Hold On,” “Release Me” and “You’re in Love.”
Free resident tickets for Wilson Phillips are available NOW!
Tickets for all “Miami Beach Live!” concerts are available through Ticketmaster.
Free resident general admission tickets are available now for Wilson Phillips. Residents should use their zip code as the “access key” at the point of purchase to receive a maximum of four (4) tickets per household.
Wilson Phillips tickets for the general public will go on sale Friday, February 11, 2022 at 10 a.m. Nonresident general admission tickets cost $10. Resident VIP tickets cost $100. Nonresident VIP tickets cost $125.
*Proof of Miami Beach residency required. Valid driver’s license or other official ID will be required for admission. Enter your zip code as your access key to confirm your tickets.
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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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Temporary Public Art
View our temporary public art commission Little Cloud Sky on Española Way between Drexel Avenue and Washington Avenue.
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FriendsWithYou: Little Cloud Sky
Check out FriendsWithYou's Little Cloud Sky, a suspended installation which employs the familiar FriendsWithYou “Happy Cloud” that creates a cheerful overcast above Espanola Way. The whimsical characters are intended to transport the viewer to a joyful place amidst the busy storefronts and walkways. As the viewer catches glimpses of each Happy Cloud that passes overhead, the clouds will travel with the viewer everywhere they go.
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We Want Your Feedback!
Through the end of February, the city is reaching out to hundreds of residents and businesses to obtain their feedback on a community-satisfaction survey.
Your feedback is important to us. If you receive a survey in the mail, please fill it out.
The goal of the survey is to allow us to understand perceptions with services and to help prioritize needs. The survey can also bring issues to our attention and help us connect with and understand our broader community. Approximately 1,200 households and 600 businesses will be selected randomly to participate in the survey. The samples ensure that the entire community is well-represented.
Here are some facts for residents and business owners participating in the survey:
- Your responses will remain anonymous.
- Sending the survey is free (a paid postage return envelope has been provided to you).
- You may also complete the survey online at mbsurvey1.org or over the phone at 913.829.1215.
- If you prefer to take the survey in Spanish, call 1.844.811.0411 or call 1.844.247.8190 to take the survey in Creole.
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Winter 2022 Issue Out Now
No matter what your New Year’s resolution, hopefully, you will make time to discover some of the amenities that make Miami Beach one of the great wellness destinations in the world. Our story: “Your Next Wellness Destination is Right Here” reports that Miami Beach residents and visitors have so many options for low- and no-cost wellness amenities that they often can’t make up their minds. It’s hard to choose between ice-skating on a summerlike day, bowling on the six city-owned lanes or deciding among volleyball, swimming, jogging or fishing.
As we report in “Miami Beach Steps into Climate Spotlight,” climate change is something that affects each and every one of us. Local policymakers, environmentalists, scientific experts and engaged members of the public will come together in Miami Beach from May 9-12 to discuss the global state of the climate.
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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 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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FEMA Flood Map Appeal
FEMA’s 90 Day Appeal Period for the proposed updated FEMA Flood Insurance Study Map lasts through March 1, 2022.
Miami Beach residents are able to submit evidence if they believe their property has been improperly mapped through the Appeal Process.
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Swap Out Single-Use Straws
Did you know plastic straws and stirrers are no longer allowed in the City of Miami Beach? Ordinance 2019-4295 extends the single-use plastic straws/stirrers ban citywide to food service providers and retail stores. This is in addition to an existing ban from beaches, city properties, including marinas, parks, piers, docks, boat ramps, special events, and sidewalk cafes. Alternatives must be made of natural or reusable materials such as bamboo, wood and metal, among others.
Remember corn based plastics and other non-biodegradable plastics are not allowed!
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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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Seawalls
Of the 55 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 feet NAVD.
Click here to find your property's seawall elevation.
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Sundays with #MBParks
Spend your Sunday with #MBParks!
Sunday, Feb. 13
11 AM
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Parent's Night Out
Parents and guardians deserve a night off!
Friday, Feb. 25
6 PM - 10 PM • $10 per participant
Scott Rakow Youth Center • 2700 Sheridan Ave
Click here to register your child for an evening of fun.
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We're Hiring!
Want to join our #MBParks team? The following positions are available:
- Recreation Leader I
- Figure Skating Instructor
- Pool Guard
- Inclusionary Aide
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E-Sports
Get ready to level up and become the next gamer with #MBParks and Pythos!
Grades: 4 - 12
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Ave
The season starts March 28.
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Special Abilities Programs
The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department offers quality recreational programs for adults and children with special needs.
Our Special Abilities Program is free for residents, and general activities include:
- Bowling
- Game Nights
- Buddy Walks (Tandem)
- Painting with a Twist
- Field Trips
- Special Olympics Athlete Training
- Adaptive Archery
- Themed Parties and more
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Mommy & Me Fitness
Enjoy family fun with #MBParks Mommy & Me fitness classes!
Tuesdays
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Muss Park
4300 Chase Ave
Monthly fee: $40 residents/$60 nonresidents
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Martial Arts
Participate in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling classes with #MBParks!
Flamingo Park
999 11 Street
North Shore Park*
501 72 Street
*Starting March 2022
For more information, contact instructor William at 786.942.5186.
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Little Scientist Classes
Learn about science in a fun, interactive way!
1st & 3rd Wednesday • 11 AM
Flamingo Park, 999 11 Street
1st & 3rd Friday • 11 AM
Muss Park, 4300 Chase Avenue
Class fee: $7 residents / $12 nonresidents
Ages 2-4. Parent and child class.
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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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Toddler Art & Sensory Classes
Explore new art materials and sensory play activities in an “open play” setting with #MBParks.
Tuesdays
11 AM - 11:45 AM
Muss Park • 4300 Chase Ave
Series fee: $180 residents/$280 nonresidents (6 classes)
Drop-in fee: $40 residents/$55 nonresidents
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High School Volunteers
Be a part of our community service initiative. Teens will be notified via email with the information about each outing. The program helps high school students gain service hours needed to graduate.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Environmental cleanups
- City events
- Special Olympics
- Awareness walks
Saturdays (1 outing per month)
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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 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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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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COVID-19 Testing and Vaccinations
As of Feb. 11, masks are optional in city facilities, but are still encouraged.
NOMI Health continues to operate two free COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in Miami Beach on the first floor of the Pennsylvania Garage on 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue and at 8400 Collins Avenue.
Both walk-up sites operate seven days a week from 8 a.m.- 7 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 [email protected] 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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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 will once again offer free income tax preparation services from Feb. 1 through Apr. 15, 2022 for households earning $57,000 or less and persons with disabilities.
The program is open to all income-eligible residents.
Tax preparation services will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays via appointment and will be held in person when possible or via a drop-off method.
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.
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2022 Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program
Small business owners in District 4 can now apply for Commissioner Sally Heyman's Annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5,000, depending on the number of applicants, which can be used for purchasing equipment, supplies, inventory, commercial liability insurance, security systems, advertising, marketing, making minor renovations, salaries/wages, and rent/mortgage. Applications will be accepted until 12 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2022.
Business owners interested in applying for the 2022 District 4 Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program must meet the following criteria:
- existed for at least two year(s)
- has not been awarded this grant two or more times
- employ no more than seven employees
- currently not in default or non-compliance with any County loan or grant program
- is not affiliated with a national chain
- does not own more than two businesses
- does not engage in illegal activity at the stated business location
Click here to learn more and download the application.
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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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Fair Housing Spotlight
Having a child can be great! It definitely shouldn’t be what keeps you from living somewhere. If you are denied housing because you have (or are expecting) children, that is called familial status discrimination, and it is against the law.
This applies to both rentals and sales. If this happens to you, take action by calling Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence (HOPE), Inc. 305.651.HOPE (4673).
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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 hazards that may impact the 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. Participants 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 [email protected] or call 305.673.7736.
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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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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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