#MBParks Seniors Family Day

Miami Beach residents 55+ and their families are invited to an afternoon filled with fun!

Saturday, November 16

11 AM - 2 PM

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

FREE

Activities will include bowling, music, bingo, snacks, games and more! RSVP to XavierGuerrero@miamibeachfl.gov or in person at North Shore Park, Scott Rakow Youth Center and Flamingo Park. Transportation will be provided from North Shore Park.

Miami Beach PAL Block Party

Join the Miami Beach Police Department and the Miami Beach Police Athletic League for the Fourth Annual Miami Beach PAL Block Party! 

Sunday, November 17

10 AM - 3 PM

North Shore Park & Youth Center

501 72 Street

Bring your family for a free, fun-filled community day! Enjoy music, food, local radio guest appearances, a kids zone, yoga, Zumba and exciting appearances from the K9 Unit, SWAT and Marine Patrol.

Adaptive Beach Days

Hosted by the Sabrina Cohen Foundation, Adaptive Beach Days is a pop-up program that provides full-service access to the ocean for people with various disabilities with the help of trained staff, volunteers, access decks, beach wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment. This is the last Adaptive Beach Day of the season.

Sunday, November 17

11 AM - 3 PM

6475 Collins Avenue

Click here to register as a participant or as a volunteer.

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

The Ocean Drive Association presents a broadway and opera performance as part of the weekly Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series.



Sunday, November 17

5 PM

Lummus Park, between 14 Street & 14 Place

Pack a blanket or folding chair to save your seat on the lawn. Rain location is inside The Betsy Hotel.

Unveiling of Public Art on Lincoln Road

Join the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District and the City of Miami Beach for the unveiling of two remarkable public art installations: Daniel Anderson’s XO World Monumental Sculpture and Rubem Robierb's Dream Machine Butterfly.

Tuesday, November 19

10 AM

400 block of Lincoln Road

Free RSVP.

Land Development Regulations on 40 Street: Hybrid Public Meeting

Join the City of Miami Beach for a hybrid public meeting to discuss the proposed expansion of the 40 Street Overlay District regulations. The proposed expansion would accommodate increasing demand and allow additional related uses for religious institutions within the overlay boundaries. City staff along with the applicant will present the details of the proposal.

Tuesday, November 19

6:30 PM

In Person:

Yehudi, 3790 Royal Palm Ave

Or via Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89350369639

Or via telephone: +1.305.224.1968 or +1.253.215.8782

Webinar ID: 893 5036 9639

For more information, contact Kevin Pulido, Neighborhood Affairs Division Director at kevinpulido@miamibeachfl.gov.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Steven Meiner

Join Mayor Steven Meiner for a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the November 20 City Commission meeting.

Tuesday, November 19

5:30 PM

Zoom link: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/89869137516

City Commission Meetings

The City of Miami Beach will hold a City Commission meeting in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd floor on Wednesday, November 20 at 8:30 a.m., aired live on MBTV and Facebook.

https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81392857671

1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499

Access ID 81392857671#

Post-Commission Recap with Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez

Join Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez for a post-commission meeting recap.

Thursday, November 21

5:30 PM

Zoom link: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/82558477651

Culture Crawl

Miami Beach comes alive with culture as various institutions and buildings open their doors to give you a glimpse of what they have to offer on the third Thursday of every month. 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, November 21

6 PM - 9 PM

Learn more.

Miami Beach OnStage! presents Danay Suárez

Enjoy a performance by Danay Suárez at the Normandy Fountain featuring a live figure drawing session by Raw Figs. This event was previously scheduled for October 13, but it was rescheduled due to weather.

New Date: Sunday, November 24

6 PM - 8 PM

Normandy Fountain

7802 Rue Vendome

Free RSVP.

Land & Sea Cleanup

Join Clean Miami Beach for a cleanup event! Feel free to bring your own water equipment. Limited kayaks and paddleboards will be available for rent. Alternatively, you can join the cleanup on land in the park and street nearby. 

Saturday, November 30

9 AM - 11 AM

Pine Tree Park

4481 Pine Tree Drive

All ages welcome. Community service hours will be provided. Bring your reusable water bottle. RSVP.

Elevate Española

Join us for the opening reception of Sundial Spectrum, a site-specific art installation and mural by Miami-born artist Jen Stark, as part of Elevate Española.

Tuesday, December 3

1 PM

Española Way between Washington and Collins avenues

The work will feature 13 sculptural panels fabricated from clear acrylic sheets, layered with laser-cut transparent vinyl — showcasing Stark’s signature spectrum of bold colors. Inspired by geometry and natural forms, the hypnotic patterns will interact and shift throughout the day. As sunlight filters through, viewers will find themselves surrounded by rainbow shadows along Española Way.

No Vacancy, Miami Beach

You’re invited to experience Miami Beach’s famed hotels as destination art spaces now through Thursday, December 12 as part of the 2024 edition of No Vacancy, Miami Beach!

Visit the 12 participating hotels, check out the works of art and vote for your favorite one. Learn more.

Auditions Open for Youth Music Festival 2025

Calling all young musicians! Applications are now open for the 9th annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival, which returns to the Miami Beach Bandshell on Saturday, March 8, 2025! 

Bands or individuals, live music of any genre — rock, jazz, Latin, electronic, folk, classical, funk, spoken word. Participants who are chosen to perform in the festival will be paid an honorarium. At least one member of the band must be a resident of Miami-Dade County, and the average age of the band needs to be younger than 18 years old at time of show. 

Applications will be accepted through December 13, 2024.

Submit your application now at MiamiBeach.Rocks.

Galería Ocean Drive

Discover how Miami Beach transformed into a WWII training ground for 600,000 troops at a free, three-month outdoor exhibition called “Boot Camp in Paradise: World War II in Miami Beach.” The exhibition includes 30, state-of-the-art panels featuring a selection of photographs and printed materials from 1942-1945. Curated by the Office of the Mayor and City Commission in cooperation with the Wolfsonian-FIU and with support from the Miami Beach Visitors and Convention Authority, it will run through the end of January in Lummus Park along Ocean Drive between 11 and 12 streets in a space being called Galería Ocean Drive.

Learn more at www.miamibeachfl.gov/galeria.

SoundScape Cinema Series

The SoundScape Cinema Series is back each Wednesday through May 2025. This season’s lineup features all new weekly movies that will be projected onto a 7,000-square-foot wall outside New World Center via a state-of-the-art projection and sound system in SoundScape Park.

A different movie is shown each Wednesday at 8 p.m. on the southwest corner of Washington Avenue and 17 Street.

View a listing of upcoming movies.  

Resident Discount: Beach Polo World Cup

The World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup is happening in Miami Beach now through November 17. The event organizers are offering Miami Beach residents a 20% discount on VIP and Salon Jalisco tickets for today, Friday, November 15 when using the code “LOCALS20” to purchase tickets at www.miamibeachpolo.com.

Feedback Wanted! Take a Survey for the Community Schoolyard Program at Biscayne Beach Elementary

The City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Trust for Public Land are working together to design and build improvements to the outdoor field at Biscayne Beach Elementary (800 77 Street). The project will improve shared greenspace that will serve students during school hours, and that can act as neighborhood green space when school is closed.

During the 2024-2025 school year, students will design the schoolyard and we’re also looking for input from neighboring community members! 

Please fill out the following survey by Wednesday, November 20: 

• English
• Spanish

Project partners are seeking to raise funds for construction once the design is complete. Learn more about the community schoolyard project. 

Miami Beach PreK Program: Applications Open

The City of Miami Beach has approved a Prekindergarten Scholarship Program for the 2025-2026 school year that will provide eligible Miami Beach families with a PreK scholarship of up to $3,000.

Application deadline: December 2, 2024.

Apply now.

Resident Discount: SCOPE Art Show

SCOPE Art Show returns to the Miami Beach sand from December 3-8, during Art Week Miami Beach, at 8 Street and Ocean Drive. Miami Beach residents are eligible to receive a 50% discount on single-day tickets.

Purchase tickets.

Resident Discount: AvMed Orange Bowl Beach Run

Lace up your sneakers and get ready for scenic oceanfront views, school spirit and family fun at the 2024 AvMed Orange Bowl Beach Run! Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K throughout the beautiful road course on South Beach, all for a good cause – proceeds benefit Orange Bowl Cares. Miami Beach residents and businesses can use the promo code “MiamiBeach" to receive $10 off registration. Register now.

Sunday, December 15

7:30 AM

South Pointe Park

Wellness on Wheels: Community Veterinary Care

Miami-Dade Animal Services, in partnership with Commissioner Laura Dominguez and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg, is offering free mobile veterinary care for owned dogs and cats in Miami Beach.

The service is available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays now through Wednesday, December 18.

Mondays - Wednesdays

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

(Lunch break from 12 PM - 1 PM)

7605 Collins Avenue 

Services provided at the mobile unit include vaccines, dewormer, microchip and more.

The Rhythm Foundation presents Senior Day

The Rhythm Foundation has launched "Senior Day," a dedicated initiative designed to support and engage the local senior community. On the third Thursday of every month, starting at 8:30 a.m. until supplies last, Miami Beach residents aged 55 and older will have the opportunity to receive free tickets to various concerts and events at the Miami Beach Bandshell.

To enhance the experience, complimentary coffee and treats will be offered while seniors wait for their tickets. Tickets will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so seniors are encouraged to arrive early.

Normandy Fountain Events

Enjoy a variety of free events at the Normandy Fountain! For the most updated information, visit www.normandyfountain.com.

Lincoln Road Events

Lincoln Road has an exciting lineup of events! Take a look at the calendar at www.lincolnroad.com.

Arts & Culture e-Newsletter

Get the inside scoop on all things arts and culture! Sign up to receive information on events and offerings at Miami Beach cultural institutions straight to your inbox every Wednesday. 

Sign up for our Arts & Culture e-newsletter.

Volunteer to Serve on Miami Beach's Land Use Boards

From preserving our rich architectural heritage to guiding responsible development, Miami Beach's Land Use Boards are at the forefront of ensuring a sustainable and thriving city for generations to come. The city’s Land Use Boards are comprised of the Board of Adjustment, the Design Review Board, the Historic Preservation Board and the Planning Board.

We are calling on all residents who are passionate about shaping the future of Miami Beach to consider volunteering for our Land Use Boards. Volunteers will gain valuable experience and have an opportunity to make a difference in our community.

The following vacancy is currently available:

Design Review Board: One Landscape Architect registered in the State of Florida. 

Interested persons with the applicable qualifications may submit their application, resume, photograph and professional license(s) here. For assistance in completing the application, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at 305.673.7411.

For more information on the powers and duties and the composition of each Land Use Board, visit our website.

Participate in the Special Events Community Review Meetings 

The City of Miami Beach’s Tourism & Culture Department invites you to their Special Events Community Review Meetings, which take place virtually on the third Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. 

Special Events in the City of Miami Beach are subject to review and recommendation by the corresponding neighborhood or business association(s) as part of a monthly Special Events Community Review. We appreciate the community feedback provided during these meetings. 

Next Meeting: Thursday, November 21

Meeting link: https://bit.ly/3QhW3Hf

Subscribe today to the Special Events Community Review Newsletter to receive agendas and meeting information ahead of the monthly meetings at www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/communications/subscriptions.

Register Your Bike with MBPD

The City of Miami Beach Police Department provides free bicycle registration services to help combat bicycle theft and assist in the recovery of stolen bicycles.

To register your bicycle, please visit miamibeachfl.gov/yourmbpd/services and click "Bicycle Registration."

Dog Beach Daily Hours

Bring your pup to the beach! There are now three "bark beaches" in Miami Beach. Check out our new dog beach hours below.

Locations:

• South Beach, 21 Street 
• Mid Beach, 53 Street
• North Beach, 81 Street

Daily Hours:

• November - March: 7 AM - 9 AM
• April - October: 9 AM - 11 AM

The North Beach location at 81 Street will be open for the following additional hours from Friday through Sunday:

• November - February: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
• March - October: 3 PM - 7 PM

Fall Prevention Program

Participants in the Fall Prevention Program will learn to evaluate their environment to reduce fall risk factors and will incorporate activity and exercises in order to increase strength and balance.

Fridays

9 AM - 10 AM

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

Free for adults 55 and older who are enrolled in the Miami Beach Senior program. Sign up today!

K.O. Voice Studio Performing Arts

Sign up for musical theater and singing lessons with K.O. Voice Studio & #MBParks!

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

Instructor: Kelly O'Shea

Group lessons available. Private lessons by appointment.

For more information and to register:

• Visit koperformingarts.com
• Email koperformingarts@gmail.com
• Call 310.902.2910

Special Abilities Adaptive Bowling

#MBParks offers Adaptive Bowling for those enrolled in the Special Abilities program.

Mondays | 10 AM - 11:30 AM

Every first and third Tuesday of the month | 6:30 PM - 8 PM

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

AGES: 12+ years

Must be enrolled in the Special Abilities program to participate:

Miami Beach residents - Free

Nonresidents - $73*

*Fee includes all special ability activities.

Receive Text Alerts from #MBParks!

Sign into your online account at register.miamibeachparks.com. Under your profile name, select "Opt-in for Text Alerts".

Seniors Soccer Program

Seniors can enjoy a fun outdoor soccer recreation program to stay active, bring out hidden talents, foster friendships, and improve mental and physical health.

Every Monday and Thursday

9 AM - 10 AM

North Shore Park

501 72 Street

FREE

The season runs October through March. Limited capacity. Pre-registration is recommended.

Martial Arts

Try martial arts with #MBParks! Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling classes are available at two locations: 

• North Shore Park | 501 72 Street
• Scott Rakow Youth Center | 2700 Sheridan Avenue

Register at miami-martialarts.com.

For more information, contact instructor William at 305.859.1624 or help@miami-martialarts.com.

Fencing

Join our fencing program offered in partnership with Davis Fencing Academy in the heart of Miami Beach. Discover the exhilarating sport of Olympics fencing, master essential techniques and unleash your competitive edge.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Epee Fencing Class - 6:30 PM - 8 PM

Open Floor Fencing - 8 PM - 9 PM

Muss Park, 4300 Chase Avenue

All ages are welcome. No experience necessary. Register.

Cardio & Calisthenics Fitness Classes

Get fit with #MBParks!

Saturdays at 9 AM

Collins Park Garage

340 23 Street

Free ongoing classes

Click here to register.

North Beach Registered Resident Parking Pilot Program

The City of Miami Beach has launched the North Beach Registered Resident Parking Pilot Program. 

Online registration for the program is open here.

Alternatively, you can schedule an in-person appointment by calling 305.673.7505 or clicking here.

In-person appointments are available at two sites:

• Normandy Park & Pool: 7030 Trouville Esplanade

• Customer Service Center: 1755 Meridian Avenue, First Floor

Walk-ins are welcome at both registration locations.

This program allows North Beach residents to park their vehicles in designated Residential Zone 26, assuring more convenient access to parking near their residences. The initiative aims to preserve quality of life in places where residential parking is impacted by competing uses or a high concentration of parked cars.

Eligibility for the program is limited to residents who live within the designated North Beach Zone and can provide proof of residency. The program allows for up to two (2) permits per household, with additional permits to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Registered resident parking hours:

• Mondays - Fridays from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Fridays from 6 p.m. - Mondays 7 a.m.
• All city-observed holidays.
• Parking spaces adjacent to parks/schools will remain open to the public until closing hours.

Timeline:

Nov. 1, 2024: Educational period began

Jan. 2, 2025: Program enforcement begins

Learn more.

Disabled Parking Placard Program

Regular parking fees now apply at all municipal parking spaces unless your disabled permit is registered under the City of Miami Beach Disabled Parking Placard Program. Strict enforcement began on Monday, June 3. For on-street parking spaces, disabled permit holders who do not register will continue to receive a maximum of four (4) hours free parking unless a shorter time limit is posted.

Registration is open. Registrants must appear in person at the city’s Customer Service Center, located at 1755 Meridian Avenue, 1st floor.

An application and consent form must be completed, signed, and notarized*. The consent form will authorize the city to verify the information provided by the registrant with the practitioner who approved the issuance of the disabled permit.

Applicants will need the following documentation:

• Disabled Placard and registration
• Driver’s License or State Identification
• Practitioner information, including Practitioner License Number
• Vehicle Registration

*A notary public will be available at the Customer Service Center at the time an application is submitted.

Learn more.

Mount Sinai Link Service

The City of Miami Beach has launched a new Mount Sinai Link shuttle van service which provides similar service to the now discontinued Miami-Dade County Route 115 — ensuring a reliable and consistent transit connection between North Beach and Mid Beach as well as a direct connection to Mount Sinai Medical Center. 

The Mount Sinai Link operates 7 days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and serves all stops north of 41 Street previously covered by Route 115. The approximate frequency of service will be 60-70 minutes, ensuring regular service. In addition to the expanded Freebee On-Demand service to mitigate the loss of Route 115, the new Mount Sinai Link will offer a valuable connection to Miami-Dade County Bus Route 150 “Miami Beach Airport Express” at 41 Street, providing a convenient link to Miami International Airport. 

41 Street Traffic Re-Circulation Pilot Program

In an effort to improve mobility for residents traveling north and south along Sheridan and Royal Palm avenues as well as crossing 41 Street, the city has implemented a pilot program during peak afternoon hours. The program began in September 2024.

Traffic pattern restrictions are in effect Monday through Friday between 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

During the six-month pilot, left turns are prohibited at:

• Sheridan Ave onto 41 Street in the SB and NB directions
• Royal Palm Ave onto 41 Street in the SB and NB directions 
• Sheridan Ave onto 40 Street in the NB direction only

Two-way traffic is being maintained on Royal Palm and Sheridan Avenues, with police resources deployed at the intersections of Sheridan Avenue and 41 Street, and Royal Palm Avenue and 41 Street. On-street parking is not affected.

These changes are intended to ease congestion caused by the influx of vehicles that travel through this area. Learn more.

Use the Transit App to Track the Trolley 

The Miami Beach Trolley Tracker is currently undergoing improvements and has been temporarily removed from the Miami Beach Gov app. In the meantime, we encourage riders to download the free Transit App for efficient and reliable trolley tracking.

Alternatively, our customer service team is available at 305.673.7117 to provide trolley ETAs directly. Users can also text the City of Miami Beach stop ID number (available on all trolley stop signs) to 786.981.4545 to receive arrival times via text message.

We are committed to providing our residents and visitors with the best possible transit experience and hope to have an integrated trolley tracker back up and running within the Miami Beach Gov App in the near future.

The Miami Beach free citywide trolley service operates 15 hours a day, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., 7 days a week at approximately 20-minute average service frequency along each route.

Learn more and download the Transit App.

King Tide Season

Higher than normal tides are expected now through November 18. During this period, the City of Miami Beach may experience higher than normal tides that result in street and property flooding in low-lying areas. 

In preparation for the king tides, staff continues to clean stormwater treatment systems to reduce pollutants from entering the waterways and also conduct inspections. In addition, temporary pumps may have been installed to mitigate flooding in low-lying neighborhoods.

Learn more.

Go Solar Together

Sign up now for the Miami-Dade 2024 Solar Co-op before it’s too late. The co-op closes to new members on February 26, 2025.

Organized by nonprofit Solar United Neighbors, the solar co-op makes it easy for homeowners and small businesses in the Miami-Dade area to go solar.

Learn more and join the co-op.

Fight the Bite

Take precautions against mosquito-borne illness by applying bug spray, avoiding areas with high mosquito populations and wearing long pants and long-sleeve shirts when possible — especially during sunrise and sunset when mosquitoes are most active.

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.

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban & Chainsaw Phase Out Period

Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in Miami Beach. Additionally, gas-powered chainsaws are now being phased out per ordinance 2024-4589. These initiatives are part of the city's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

The warning period for phasing out gas-powered chainsaws began on November 1, 2024 and continues until Thursday, July 31, 2025. Full enforcement will commence on August 1, 2025.

Transitioning away from gas-powered leaf blowers and chainsaws not only helps to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, but also helps to improve water quality, mitigate noise pollution and promote operational effectiveness.

Rental Application Fee Reimbursement Program

Households earning up to 120% of the Area Median Income can receive a reimbursement of 80% of their rental application fee, up to $500 per year.

If you are interested in the Rental Application Fee Reimbursement Program, please visit the Office of Housing & Community Services at 765 17 Street or call 305.673.7491.

Learn more.

Family Pathways Program

Empower your family with our Family Pathways Program! The City of Miami Beach Family Pathways Program is a Children's Trust funded program. Our team of Success Coaches can provide individualized, wraparound care tailored to your family. With our team by your side, we’ll work together to address your family’s unique needs and connect you with valuable resources.

Families of children up to 18 years of age, who live or work in the City of Miami Beach and/or whose children attend a Miami-Dade County Public School within the Miami Beach community are eligible for the program. For families of children living with a disability who are enrolled in school, eligibility may be up to age 22. For more information, please call 305.673.7491 or email familypathways@miamibeachfl.gov.

Your active participation is key to building on your strengths and achieving stability. Join us in creating lasting change. Services are free of charge.

Fair Housing Spotlight

If someone uses your HIV status to treat you differently in housing, it is illegal! It doesn’t matter HOW they find out about it, nor whether they are actually incorrect or mistaken.

If you are facing discrimination, please take action by calling Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence (HOPE), Inc. at 305.651.HOPE (4673).

Quick Tip - Building Code Violation Amnesty Program

Did you know that Miami Beach offers an amnesty program, also referred to as Building Code Violation Amnesty Program, which helps property owners manage the stress of civil penalties related to building code violations? This applies particularly to construction conducted without the necessary permits or under permits that have missed mandatory inspections.

It's important to understand that if you purchase a property where work has been completed without proper permits or inspections, you, as the new owner, bear the responsibility for ensuring the property meets compliance standards. A lien search won’t reveal if any unpermitted work has been done. Therefore, if you suspect any modifications were made without permits, it's wise to verify with the city or county regarding the status of those permits.

Property owners wishing to legalize any unpermitted work or expired permits can do so without facing penalties. Only fees related to obtaining new permits or renewing existing ones will apply.

For information on how to apply for this program, click here.

Move Over for Emergency Vehicles

When an emergency vehicle with sirens or flashing lights approaches, all other drivers must yield the right-of-way, move to the edge of the road, stop and stay there until the vehicle has passed — unless a law enforcement officer directs otherwise.

Give emergency responders the space they need to save lives. Your quick action could make all the difference! 

Thanksgiving Kitchen Safety

Home cooking fires happen most often on Thanskgiving. To keep your family and home safe this season, remember these safety tips:

1. Stand by your pan: Stay nearby and check your cooking often. If you need to leave the kitchen, turn the burner off.
2. Watch what you are cooking: Fires start when temperatures are too high. If you see smoke or grease boiling, turn the burner off.
3. Turn handles inward: With more traffic in the kitchen, keep pot handles turned toward the back of the stove to prevent spills.
4. Keep a lid on standby: In case of a flare-up, cover the pan with a lid or baking sheet to smother the flames quickly.

Enjoy a safe Thanksgiving! For more fire prevention tips, click here.

Report Issues to Our 24/7 Control Room

Call our 24/7 Control Room at 305.673.7625, day or night, to report any issues, such as:

• Streetlight outages 
• Potholes
• Cracked sidewalks
• Graffiti
• Overflowing trash cans
• And more!

Our Public Works team has operators working around the clock to make sure all issues get sent to the proper department to fix them. 

Report Code Compliance Violations

Help us keep Miami Beach beautiful! If you spot a suspected violation of the City Code, call the Code Compliance Department at 305.604.CITY (2849).

Examples of common violations include:

• Trash on a property or in an alley
• Unkept properties in your neighborhood
• Overflowing dumpsters
• Loud noise from construction or music
• Illegal short-term rentals

For more information on Code Compliance, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/code-compliance.

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