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Any violation of the emergency measures shall subject the individual, operator, business entity, or organization to arrest and criminal prosecution pursuant to Section 26-36 and Section 1-14 of the City Code. Furthermore, any violation of the provisions of this Order may subject an operator, business entity, or organization to the closure of the establishment for a period of at least 24 hours, or through the duration of the State of Emergency.
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Make Your Voice Count: Fill Out the Census
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.
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BULK DROP-OFF: First Weekend of the Month
This upcoming weekend, residents may take bulk trash to one of the locations listed below from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proof of Miami Beach residency is required (formal identification with a Miami Beach address and/or a utility bill accompanied by a photo identification).
Free bulk drop-off locations are:
- 833 6 Street; Drop off area is located on the west side of the building on Jefferson Avenue
- 75 Street and Dickens Avenue
Please DO NOT dispose of chemical or hazardous materials, tires, paints, or car parts into the dumpsters. Contact the Sanitation Division at 305.673.7616 for more information.
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Virtual Culture
The Global Arts Project and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association present a free livestream broadcast tribute to Tito Puente (1923-2000) on the 20th anniversary of his passing, this Sunday, September 6, at 6 p.m.
The performance, with some of his greatest hits, will be lead by Tito Puente Jr. and his Latin Jazz Ensemble, with special guest vocalist Melina Almodovar. Ray Breslin, President of the Collins Park Neighborhood Association, and Mayor Dan Gelber, will host the event.
Click here to learn more and read this week's virtual culture guide here.
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SBA Disaster Declaration - May Flooding Event
Miami-Dade County has received a Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Declaration for the flooding that occurred between May 26 and 27, 2020.
This Declaration makes low-interest disaster loans available for homeowners and businesses affected by this incident. The SBA will be operating virtually and has established a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center to assist homeowners and businesses to apply for these disaster loans. You can apply directly here.
Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center (VDLOC)
Open: Monday - Sunday (7 days/week) from 8 AM – 8 PM
These services are only available for the Florida disaster declaration as a result of flash flooding on May 26 - 27, 2020, and not for COVID-19 related assistance. View a fact sheet about the disaster loans here.
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Cooking with Parks & Rec
Whether this quarantine has brought out your new found baking skills or you've always been a master chef, we want to get cooking with you!
The Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Common Threads will be hosting a live brunch cooking demonstration on the city's Facebook account.
Saturday, September 5
11 AM
All you need is the following ingredients and you can follow along to cook with the whole family some Banana Oat Pancakes:
- cinnamon
- low-fat milk
- 1 egg
- vanilla
- canola oil
- salt
- sugar
- baking powder
- oats
- all-purpose flour
- 2 bananas
Grab your apron and join us live!
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Back-to-School with Parks & Rec
Virtual After School Program
The Parks & Recreation Department is offering homework assistance for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Additional activities will include fitness classes, yoga, cooking, science and more.
- Monday through Friday (September 8 - October 2)
- 2:30 PM - 5 PM (K-1st Grade)
- 3:30 PM - 6 PM (2nd - 5th Grade)
- Weekly Fee: $75
Virtual Teen Club
The virtual Teen Club program includes tutoring/homework assistance, STEM, dance, social emotional learning, entrepreneurship, sports fitness, hobby projects and more. Virtual tutoring occurs through the Zoom platform and space is limited.
- Monday through Friday (September 8 - October 2)
- 4 PM - 5:30 PM (6th - 12th Grade)
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FREE for all teens enrolled in a Miami Beach school
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COVID-19 & Antibody Testing
*UPDATE* Walk-Up Testing
The walk-up COVID-19 testing site located at the municipal parking lot on 21 Street and Collins Avenue is temporarily closed. Stay tuned for an update on its status.
Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site
The MBCC testing site is now offering drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 antigen tests (“rapid tests”). This test is a nasal swab test with results reported to the patient within 4 hours or less. It will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily or until the site reaches the maximum 350 daily allotted tests. More detailed information on the purpose and efficacy of the antigen test can be found on the CDC website.
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 available for 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.
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Plasma Donation
As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment.
The University of Miami Health System is working with OneBlood to collect convalescent plasma to use for a potential treatment option for patients with COVID-19.
Who can participate in this study?
A donor must be over 18 years old, have confirmed COVID-19 documents by a laboratory test, or history suggestive of resolved COVID-19 like illness. Participants must also have complete resolution of symptoms at least 28 days before donation and not participated in any COVID vaccine trials for at least the past 12 months.
For more information on the donation process, contact Tom Tanner at 305.243.5621 or via email at [email protected]
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.
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Mask Up Miami Beach
We urge everyone to wear a mask, continue practicing social distancing and meticulously wash hands regularly.
Reminder, Miami Beach Police and Code Compliance Officers are giving out $50 civil citations for anyone not wearing a facial covering while in a public place or space.
Free masks are being provided at all Miami-Dade Public Libraries.
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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 [email protected]. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).
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