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We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during this pandemic.  Read the latest news and updates below.

Reminder, Miami Beach Police and Code Officers are giving out $50 civil citations for anyone not wearing a facial covering while in a public place or space.

We urge everyone to also continue practicing social distancing and meticulously wash your hands regularly.

 The Countywide curfew for the remainder of the city, excluding the 8 p.m. curfew for the South Beach Entertainment District, remains in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.

Commission Meeting

The next Commission meeting is being held  tomorrow, July 29 at 8:30 a.m.  and will be televised on MBTV and streamed live on  Facebook.

The Commission Chambers will be closed to the public, but you can watch both meetings via Zoom at   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85224811868

North Beach Drive-Thru Food Distribution

South Florida Seniors in Action, Farm Share and  Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution tomorrow, July 29.

Wednesday, July 29

9 AM - 11 AM

8700 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

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

The Historic Preservation Board will  meet  Friday, Jul y 31  at 8 a.m.  virtually via Zoom her e:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83164285734.  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 Webina r ID is 831 6428 5734. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

Wasteful Weekend Venue Change

On Saturday, August 1, residents may take bulk trash to one of the locations listed below from 8 AM - 6 PM during the first weekend of each month.

Free bulk drop-off locations:

Proof of Miami Beach residency is required (formal identification with a Miami Beach address and/or a utility bill accompanied by a photo identification). Please DO NOT dispose of chemical or hazardous materials, tires, paints, or car parts into the dumpsters.

For more information, please contact:

Kevin Pulido, Neighborhood Affairs Manager

Email:  [email protected]  or at  786.568.6051

Residents Facing the Possibility of Eviction or Foreclosure Proceedings

If you feel that you are being evicted unfairly or in violation of your lease, there are available resources to help guide you through this process and inform you of your legal rights and options. Dade Legal Aid, founded in 1949, offers pro bono, free legal advice to financially qualified persons who may be in need of assistance due to pending eviction or foreclosure proceedings.

All requests for assistance must be made by appointment. The Dade Legal Aid can be contacted at 305.579.5733. They are located at 123 NW 1 Avenue, Miami, FL 33128, across from the historic Miami-Dade County Courthouse. They are accessible by public transit from Miami Beach on both the 120 Beach MAX & 119 S bus routes. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. More information can be found on their website  here .

Virtual Specialty Summer Camp

If you're looking for an alternative to in-person summer camp, the Parks and Recreation Department is still offering Virtual Specialty Camp programming for summer 2020!

Offerings include:

For detailed scheduling information,  click here. To register, visit  register.miamibeachparks.com

Plasma Donation

As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment. OneBlood is working with the public and physicians to coordinate the delivery of potential lifesaving COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those in need.

 

Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover. Click  here  to learn more on how you can donate today.

COVID-19 & Antibody Testing

Walk-Up Testing

The walk-up COVID-19 testing is located at 73 Street and Ocean Terrace from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Once you check-in, there is no need to stand in a line, you will receive a text message advising when the nurse is ready for you.

Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site

Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests continue to be available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is now available for children ages 5 and up .

Visit our 'Testing' tab to view detailed information on all testing locations, including testing at the Hard Rock Stadium and homebound testing and further details.

Stay Informed

Now more than ever it's important to get counted! So call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit  my2020census.gov  and make sure our community gets counted.

Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus f or 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 [email protected]. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).