Thursday, February 4, 2021
The Interim City Manager has extended the city’s State of Emergency Declaration and Emergency Measures through February 10, 2021.

We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the latest news and updates below.
COVID-19 Updates
South Beach Food Distribution
Commissioner David Richardson's office will host their weekly food distribution in South Beach on Wednesday, February 6.

Saturday, February 6
9 AM - 11 AM
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL

The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line.

If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or www.miamibeachfl.gov/food
COVID-19 Testing
Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing continues on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. We encourage you to pre-register for the walk-up site by clicking here or make your appointment for the drive-thru site here.

Visit our 'Testing' tab to view detailed testing information.

COVID-19 Vaccines
Miami-Dade County is working closely with hospital and healthcare partners, the Florida Department of Health, municipalities, and private partners to vaccinate members of our community against COVID-19 as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Appointments can be made through a scheduling tool, as more vaccines become available, at miamidade.gov/vaccine. The website is also available in Spanish at miamidade.gov/vacuna

For updated information about where vaccines are currently available and to answer frequently asked questions about the vaccine, please click here. This site will be updated frequently as new information becomes available. Visit our 'Vaccine' tab to view additional vaccine information.
Fight the Spread
Fight the spread of COVID-19 in Miami-Dade County with your Bluetooth connection. CombatCOVID is a mobile application that uses Bluetooth to determine if your device is near another device whose owner has identified as COVID-19-positive so that you can get tested and keep safe. If you've tested COVID-19 positive, you can use CombatCOVID to discreetly alert others to get tested without disclosing your identity.

With CombatCOVID, you can keep yourself and others safer while ensuring your privacy is protected.
  • No personal information is required
  • Information transmitted is encrypted
  • No GPS or location data is tracked

Learn more at miamidade.gov/combatcovid and download the app today.
General City Updates
Board of Adjustment Meeting
There will be a Board of Adjustment meeting hosted virtually tomorrow, February 5 at 9 a.m. via Zoom here: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/85293345366. The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse.

How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 301.715.8592 or 888.475.4499 (toll free).  The Webinar ID is 852 9334 5366. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
Black History Month with #MBParks
Join the City of Miami Beach as we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the heritage, accomplishments and culture of African Americans through virtual activities during the month of February. Click here to view all upcoming activities.

Each Sunday during the month of February the Parks and Rec team will continue hosting Facebook Live sessions.

Sunday, February 7
11 AM
Soul Food Culinary Lesson
Click here to view items needed to follow along.

Enjoy free African Dance & Drums classes during the month of February at the Scott Rakow Youth Center tonight, February 4 at 6:30 p.m. and North Shore Park Youth Center on Saturday, February 13 and 27 at 11 a.m. Register today at register.miamibeachparks.com
Valentine Grams
The Parks and Recreation team wants to help you spread love to your valentine!

Send your sweetheart or friend some love this season with a Valentine gram. Small and deluxe gift baskets made by our entrepreneurship Teen Club program will be available for sale ranging from $10 to $15. Quantities are limited and available for sale on register.miamibeachparks.com

Deliveries will take place on February 12 to Miami Beach households only.
South Beach Public Safety Town Hall
Commissioner Mark Samuelian will host a virtual town hall on Monday, February 8 to discuss enhancing South Beach public safety with panelists:

  • Chief Rick Clements | Miami Beach PD
  • Eric Carpenter | Assistant City Manager
  • Hernan Cardeno | Code Compliance Director
  • Ken Koppel | SOBE Safe Representative

Monday, February 8
5 PM – 6 PM

Or by telephone: 646.876.9923 or 877.853.5257 (toll free). The Webinar ID is 917 8159 6297.
Mondays with Micky
Commissioner Micky Steinberg will host a virtual Mondays with Micky on Monday, February 8 to discuss the future of Biscayne Bay with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County Chief Bay Officer Irela Bague and Miami Beach Environment & Sustainability Director Betsy Wheaton.

Monday, February 8
6 PM

Or by telephone: 929.205.6099, 301.715.8592 or 888.475.4499 (toll free). The Webinar ID is 813 6175 4674.
Miami Beach Hall of Fame
The City of Miami Beach has extended the nomination deadline as we seek deserving individuals that have made a lasting and significant impact in our community for the Miami Beach Hall of Fame! The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
 
Nominees come from all walks of life and have made distinguished achievements across a variety of fields, including arts, architecture, design, science, athletics, business, and community leadership.
 
The Miami Beach Hall of Fame is designed to honor up to five distinguished leaders annually in the following categories:
  • Artist/Architect/Designer/Scientist
  • Athlete
  • Business Leader
  • Civic Leader
  • Family Legacy

Click here to download the full application, learn more and submit a local leader today!
Historic Preservation Board Meeting
There will be a Historic Preservation Board meeting hosted virtually on Tuesday, February 9 at 9 a.m. via Zoom here: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81272287014. The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse.

How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 312.626.6799 or 888.475.4499 (toll free).  The Webinar ID is 812 7228 7014. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
Commission Meeting
There will be a Commission Meeting hosted virtually on Wednesday, February 10 at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom here: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81392857671. The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse.

How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 301.715.8592 or 888.475.4499 (toll free).  The Webinar ID is 813 9285 7671. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
Town Hall for the Miami Beach City Manager Search
There will be a Town Hall for the Miami Beach City Manager Search hosted virtually on Thursday, February 11 at 4 p.m. via Zoom here: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/85116743692. The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse.

How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 929.205.6099 or 888.475.4499 (toll free).  The Webinar ID is 851 1674 3692. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
Free GED & ESOL Classes
The City of Miami Beach is once again funding one class of either ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) or GED (General Educational Development, available in English or Spanish) for Miami Beach residents.

Classes are offered virtually by the Miami Beach Adult and Community Education Center, and are offered Monday through Thursday in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Residents much register online at www.miamibeachadult.com. When promoted, enter your City of Miami Beach address to be awarded the $30 cost of class. Only addresses with zip codes 33139, 33140 or 33141 will be eligible. If you have any questions, please call 305.531.0451 to speak to a Registration Specialist for assistance.
Free Tax Preparation Services on Miami Beach
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 now through April 15, 2021 for households or individuals earning up to $57,000 annually per household.
 
Tax preparation services will be offered Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays via appointment only in the Office of Housing and Community Services, located at 555 17 Street. 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.
 
Residents are reminded to bring the following documentation:
  • Valid government-issued identification card;
  • Social Security card for all persons declared as dependents on the tax return;
  • All 2020 W-2s and information for other income;
  • Bank account information for direct deposit of refund
  • Forms 1095-A, B or C (ACA Statements);
  • Total paid to day care providers and their tax ID number, if applicable;
  • Birth dates for everyone listed on the return, including spouses and/or dependents;
  • Copy of last year's tax return; and
  • Identity theft PIN, if applicable.
Parks & Rec Corner
Get your children playing sports and connecting with other kids in the neighborhood through any one of our classes and programs being offered by the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department.

Visit register.miamibeachparks.com and let's create memories together!
Let your moves fly with Zumba! Classes are offered at North Shore Park (M/W/Th/F at 6:30 PM and Saturday's at 9:30 AM) and Scott Rakow Youth Center Tues/Th at 10 AM. Classes are $6 for residents/$11 for non-residents register.miamibeachparks.com
Winter Sports are underway! From pee wee soccer, juniors flag football, basketball to youth volleyball and more. Register your young athletes today at register.miamibeachparks.com
The Miami Beach Teen Club is offering a free afterschool program Monday through Friday from 2 PM to 7 PM at the Normandy Isle Park, Nautilus Middle School and the Scott Rakow Youth Center. Register today at register.miamibeachparks.com
Commit to be fit this new year! We have two locations for open gym sessions at the Scott Rakow and North Shore Park Youth Centers. Purchase your monthly pass today by visiting register.miamibeachparks.com
Stay Informed
Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage at www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including important resources, impacts to city services and more.

Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to MBCovid@miamibeachfl.gov. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).