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Our new Miami Beach Gov app is out now!
The mobile app brings the resources of city government directly to residents and businesses.
You can use it to report concerns, check current beach conditions, track the free citywide trolley, pay fees, stream MBTV live, stay current on city news and view a comprehensive calendar of meetings and events.
The new app replaces the Miami Beach eGov app that was released in 2014. Current eGov users will automatically receive the Miami Beach Gov app via a software upgrade without the need to create a new account.
For new users, the Miami Beach Gov app is available via a free download in both the Apple and Google app stores. Check out the video below to see the app in action.
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Rain and windy conditions are expected in our area through the weekend.
Please avoid floodwaters and call 305.673.7625 to report flooding or debris that obstructs access to public or private property. Send photos via email to flooding@miamibeachfl.gov or via the Miami Beach Gov app.
The Parking Flood Relief Program, which provides free temporary parking accommodations, has been activated and will remain open until Monday, December 18 at 7 p.m. Residents registered for the program should have received an email with details about their assigned parking location.
There is a high surf advisory and swimming is not recommended due to the risk of rip currents. Current beach conditions are always available at miamibeachfl.gov/beachconditions.
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Last Chance to Audition for the Youth Music Festival 2024
Calling all young musicians! The Miami Beach Youth Music Festival returns Saturday, March 9, 2024 to the Miami Beach Bandshell. Auditions are now open for those 18 years and younger, and for bands or individuals that perform live music of any genre — rock, jazz, Latin, electronic, folk, classical, funk, spoken word.
Participants must be able to perform live and play a musical instrument; recorded music is not allowed. 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.
Submit your application now at MiamiBeach.Rocks.
Applications will be accepted through today, December 15, 2023, and those artists selected will be notified before December 20.
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Canceled: #MBParks Winter Wonderland
Unfortunately, due to inclement weather in the forecast, the Winter Wonderland event scheduled for Friday, December 15 has been canceled.
The children's performances have been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 19 at 6:15 p.m. North Shore Park After-School Program participants will perform at North Shore Park at that time. Flamingo Park, Muss Park and Scott Rakow Youth Center After School Program participants will perform at the Scott Rakow Youth Center.
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Celebrate Human Rights
Celebrate International Human Rights Day weekend at a free expo that brings together all of the City of Miami Beach’s human rights related committees.
Learn about each participating committee, the issues they deal with on behalf of Miami Beach residents and visitors, and how you can get involved! Enjoy refreshments, snacks and door prizes provided by Pepsi and Trader Joe’s, face painting, music courtesy of Young Musicians Unite, and bring the whole family – the bowling alley will be open and Miami Beach Parks & Recreation will have a programmed kids zone.
Saturday, December 16
1 PM - 3 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
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North Beach Compost Hub Pick Up & Workshop
Join the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to learn how to make compost tea at home from our nutritious community compost.
Saturday, December 16
10 AM - 2 PM
8440 Collins Avenue
Remember to bring a gallon jug with a lid to take some home with you.
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Normandy Fountain Market
Head to the Normandy Fountain for the following market:
Artisan Market by FL Marketplace
Sunday, December 17
9 AM - 3 PM
For the latest information on all upcoming events at the Normandy Fountain, visit www.NormandyFountain.com.
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Imagination Playground
Come and enjoy innovative play and exercise your imagination with #MBParks!
Sunday, December 17
10 AM - 2 PM
Lummus Park
12 Street & Ocean Drive
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Floral Design Workshop for Seniors
Miami Beach Seniors 55+ are invited to enjoy a free floral design workshop where they can make a beautiful bouquet.
Sunday, December 17
1 PM - 2 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
Space is limited and registration is required. Visit register.miamibeachparks.com or contact 305.673.7730.
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Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series
Enjoy Holiday Music from Around the World featuring the South Beach Chamber Ensemble this Sunday at the Ocean Drive Association's free weekly music series.
Sunday, December 17
5 PM
Lummus Park, between 14 Street & 14 Place
Pack a blanket or lawn chair to save your seat on the lawn. Rain location is inside The Betsy Hotel BBAR.
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Eco Fest
Join Clean Miami Beach and the Normandy Fountain Business Association for a free festival to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy ocean and reducing plastic pollution featuring a set by DJ Irie, dance performance by Dance Now and violin music by Kostia Lucky.
The event will have an eco-market, silent auction, food and drinks, activities for kids, giveaways and more.
Sunday, December 17
5 PM - 8 PM
Normandy Fountain
7802 Rue Vendome
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Seniors' Holiday Gala
Seniors 55+ are invited to a Holiday Gala for food, dancing and a holly jolly good time!
Wednesday, December 20
6 PM - 8 PM
Miami Beach Convention Center Grand Ballroom
Entrance on Washington Avenue between 18 & 19 Streets
RSVP required via email or in person at Flamingo Park, Scott Rakow Youth Center or North Shore Park. Free parking in the north loading dock or City Hall garage. For transportation, contact xavierguerrero@miamibeachfl.gov. For general information, contact Gloria Campos at 305.673.7030.
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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 on the third Thursday of each month now through May. All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, December 21 | 6 PM - 9 PM
See what's in store at this month's Culture Crawl.
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Annual Holiday Drone Show - Rescheduled from Dec. 16
Festive drones light up the night sky over Ocean Drive between 12 and 13 street on Thursday, December 21 at 7 p.m.
The event has been rescheduled from December 16 due to inclement weather.
For those who can’t attend in-person, NBC6 and T51 will be streaming the show. Watch the sky-high holiday celebration online at NBC6.com and T51.com.
The drone show will be followed by a film screening of Hugo on 14 street in Lummus Park.
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Austen Prescott Memorial Soccer Game
On Friday, December 22, the #MBParks Miami Beach Football Club Travel Soccer program will host a memorial soccer game at the Flamingo Park Football Stadium at 7 p.m. in honor of Austen Prescott, long-time Miami Beach travel soccer player.
In the Fall of 2022, just after starting his senior year of high school, Austen was diagnosed with DIPG (diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma), a rare pediatric brain cancer located in the center of the brainstem, for which there is currently no cure. Austen passed away on August 3, 2023.
This season, Austen's former teammates honor his memory by proudly displaying his initials and corresponding cancer awareness ribbon on each game jersey.
We hope you can join us to cheer on the team and honor Austen.
Additionally, a fund has been created in his memory at UM Sylvester and named "Team 620". The brain cancer that took Austen is rare, aggressive, inoperable, and still incurable. Team 620 provides funding for an adult and pediatric glioma research lab at UM Sylvester, where brilliant minds are working with Austen's cells to find an effective treatment and cure. At this time, the survival rate for a child diagnosed with DIPG is 0%.
Those interested in donating can do so at https://canefunder.miami.edu/campaigns/fy24-team-620
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Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights on Historic Ocean Drive
This holiday season, experience the Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights as it takes over two iconic locations on Ocean Drive.
The Betsy Hotel | 1440 Ocean Drive
Friday, December 22 & Saturday, December 23
6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM
The Gabriel South Beach | 640 Ocean Drive
Friday, December 29 & Saturday, December 30
6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM
Presented by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival, the event will feature live musical performances and cutting-edge projection-mapping technology, turning some of South Beach’s most iconic buildings into interactive exhibits with vibrant imagery. The events are free and open to all ages.
Bring a chair or blanket and have a picnic or dine al fresco at one of Ocean Drive's cafe's before or after the show.
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New Year's Day Celebration
Back for the third year in a row, celebrate the New Year with a free outdoor concert as part of the Miami Beach OnStage! program with incredible talent from the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Orchestra. Bring your chair or beach blanket to comfortably enjoy this family-friendly concert.
Monday, January 1
5:30 PM
Lummus Park
12 Street & Ocean Drive
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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off & Paper Shred-A-Thon
Need to safely dispose of your household hazardous chemicals and waste? Piles of paper and old mail stacking up? Help protect the environment and keep your home safe at our Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off & Paper Shred-A-Thon!
Sunday, January 14
8 AM - 3 PM
40 Street & Chase Avenue (in the parking lot behind the bank)
For a full list of accepted items, please visit www.mbrisingabove.com/recycling.
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Temporary Commission Chambers at Miami Beach Convention Center
While the Miami Beach City Hall Commission Chambers undergoes renovation, all City Commission, Committees and Land Use meetings, through December 2023, will continue to be hosted on the second floor of the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) at 1901 Convention Center Drive in meeting rooms 222-225.
Beyond attending in-person meetings, residents, businesses and stakeholders can continue to watch these meetings live on the city’s website, our government-access cable television station MBTV (Breezeline Channel 660, AT&T U-verse Channel 99, and Hotwire Fision Digital Access Channel 395), Facebook page, YouTube page and via Zoom. Viewers can also continue participating via Zoom.
Click here for more details. Visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/calendar to see a monthly view of all city meetings. Please view the City Clerk's meeting notices for the most up to date schedule each week.
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Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Steven Meiner
Join Mayor Steven Meiner for a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the January 31 City Commission meeting.
Tuesday, January 30
5:30 PM
Zoom link: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/89869137516
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SoundScape Cinema Series
Attend the SoundScape Cinema Series each Wednesday from now through May for free weekly movies on a soaring 7,000-square-foot projection wall outside the New World Center.
Bring a blanket, share a picnic dinner and enjoy one of the most popular cultural experiences in the city as today’s most sought-after movie titles hit the big wall via a freestanding state-of-the art visual and audio system capable of producing a resolution four times greater than high definition.
Wednesdays
8 PM
SoundScape Park
Washington Avenue & 17 Street
FREE
Click here to see this season's movie lineup.
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South Beach Jazz Festival
The South Beach Jazz Festival presented by Power Access will return to Miami Beach January 4-7, 2024!
The four-day event will feature Cécile McLorin Salvant, Alfredo Rodriguez, Matthew Whitaker, Something Else!, Brian Lynch, Tal Cohen and many more from the full-spectrum of jazz.
Miami Beach residents are eligible to receive a 20% discount to the Alfredo Rodriquez & Friends concert at the Miami Beach Bandshell on Saturday, January 6 using the code "MBRES23".
Tickets are available at www.sobejazzfestival.com..
The festival has grown in size and stature with 18 performances, master classes, and activations, both ticketed and free, from the intimate Faena Theater to the great lawn of Collins Park and The Bass to the iconic Miami Beach Bandshell and the Power Access stages on the world-renowned outdoor promenade of Lincoln Road all weekend long.
Presented in partnership with the Rhythm Foundation.
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New Traffic Pattern for Southbound I-95 Drivers Heading to Eastbound I-395
A new traffic pattern for southbound I-95 heading to eastbound I-395 will be implemented on Wednesday morning, December 20. Drivers on southbound I-95 will continue to use exit 2D and be diverted to the new eastbound I-395 bridges. Drivers wanting to continue to the MacArthur Causeway can stay left onto mainline I-395, and those wanting to exit at NE 2 Avenue or Biscayne Boulevard will now use exit 2B on the right. Drivers on northbound I-95 heading east on I-395 will now need to merge to the left after entering the new I-395 bridges.
To view a larger map of the new traffic pattern, please click here. Electronic message boards and other signage will be in place to alert drivers to the new pattern.
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Resident Guide Available Now
Check out our Resident Guide!
Inside, you'll find important information regarding city services, resources, programs and amenities, along with contact information for city departments, a listing of all public parks, recreational facilities and lifeguard towers, information on the city's many arts and cultural venues, and much more.
View it digitally or download as a PDF.
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No Residential Single Family Waste Pickup on Christmas Day
Waste Connections will not pick up its residential route on Christmas Day, Monday, December 25. Anyone who is scheduled for Monday pickup will be serviced on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
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Miami Beach Supports Small Business
As you're doing your holiday shopping this year, remember to shop small and support the local businesses in our community.
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Fair Housing Spotlight
Your race and color aren’t supposed to have any affect on your housing experience, including while you’re looking, while you live there, and after you’ve left (for example, when trying to recover your security deposit).
If you are facing discrimination, please take action by calling Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence (HOPE), Inc. at 305.651.HOPE (4673).
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North Beach Enhanced Freebee Service
Miami-Dade County has discontinued Bus Route 115. To help alleviate the impact, the City of Miami Beach has expanded its free Freebee On-Demand Service to serve the North Beach portion of Route 115.
To request a free Freebee ride, please call 855.918.3773 or download the Ride Freebee mobile app on your smartphone. Learn more.
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Meet the Ad Hoc Neighborhood Resilience Committee
The Ad Hoc Neighborhood Resilience Committee acts as an advisory board to the City Commission and City Manager on neighborhood infrastructure programs and private property matters related to the city's climate resilience projects. The committee's goal is to help build awareness within the community and to incorporate resident ideas and feedback. Please join the next meeting on Tuesday, December 19 at 4 p.m. Learn more.
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Human Trafficking Hotline Posters
Thanks to the support of the Miami Beach Human Rights Committee and Commission for Women, National Human Trafficking Hotline posters are being displayed in bathrooms across city facilities.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking, resources are available:
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Miami Beach Inspector General
Join the city's fight against fraud, waste and abuse. To report possible misconduct by a Miami Beach official, employee or contractor, call the Miami Beach Inspector General’s confidential hotline at 786.897.1111.
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Miami Beach Cares
The heart of the initiative, the Miami Beach Cares website, stands as a robust public resource and educational guide for individuals, families and allies seeking valuable insights, community, and dedicated services related to LGBTQ+ issues.
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson Satellite Office
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has a congressional satellite office at Miami Beach City Hall.
Open on Tuesdays
10 AM - 4 PM or by appointment
1700 Convention Center Drive
First Floor Suite
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Building Permit Assistance and Training
Building permit assistance and training is available on the third Thursday of each month.
2 PM - 5 PM
Building Department Conference Room
1700 Convention Center Drive, 2nd Floor
If you prefer a virtual meeting, staff can accommodate one-on-one trainings. Schedule a virtual meeting by visiting our Appointment Booking system. Once on this webpage, simply select General Services (virtual) - Permitting Questions: Clarification on Permit Process.
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Make an Appointment with the Building Department
Making an appointment to see the Building Department is easier than ever!
Homeowner appointments are available virtually or in-person within 24 hours, Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Services for homeowners include: applying for a permit, dropping off construction documents, meeting with a trade chief to ask questions or receive clarification and more.
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Online Conditional Use Permit Database
The City of Miami Beach has launched an online database that will allow residents to access conditional use permits (CUP) approved by the Miami Beach Planning Board. The online database gives users the option of searching through more than 600 conditional use permits, including permits issued prior to May 2016 that had been previously unavailable online. The database is updated regularly and is searchable by address and zoning district.
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Free Legal Assistance for Tenant Housing Defense
Miami Beach residents can make in person appointments to speak with a legal professional for free legal advice on housing matters.
Every Thursday
10 AM - 12 PM & 1 PM - 3 PM
765 17 Street
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Letters to Santa
#MBParks is teaming up with Santa's elves to get your letters to the North Pole.
Santa's mailboxes will be located at the following locations, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
- Muss Park | 4300 Chase Avenue
- Flamingo Park | 999 11 Street
- North Shore Park | 501 72 Street
- Scott Rakow Youth Center | 2700 Sheridan Avenue
Be sure to drop off your letter by Sunday, December 24.
You can also email your letter to Santa at MBKidsLetterstoSanta@miamibeachfl.gov and we will make sure it arrives to the North Pole.
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Winter Athletics
Play like a champ! Youth athletic programs for kids of all ages begin the week of January 15.
Registration is now open for residents ($33) and opens on December 18 for nonresidents ($295) at register.miamibeachparks.com.
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3 On 3 Basketball Tournament
Show off your skills at the #MBParks 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament!
Friday, January 19
9 AM - 5 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center Gym
2700 Sheridan Avenue
2 Divisions: 6-8 Grade & 9-12 Grade
Maximum 5 players per team
Register at miamibeachparks.com. Limited space. Add a team name when you register. Registration includes at least 3 games, uniforms, trophies, food, music and outdoor entertainment.
Contact Willie Priegues at 305.673.7767 or williepriegues@miamibeachfl.gov for more information.
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Free Classes for Seniors 55+
You're never too old to play! Free classes that promote a healthy lifestyle while having fun are available for Miami Beach adults 55 and older.
Classes include chair yoga, chair aerobics, dance fusion, fine arts, pickleball free open play, sound therapy, tai chi, water aerobics, free fitness center hours and more.
For more information, call 305.673.7730 or check out our monthly calendar at miamibeachparks.com.
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Open Teen Basketball
Free play is available for all high school students with school ID or schedule.
Mondays - Fridays
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
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Martial Arts
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & wrestling classes are available at two locations:
North Shore Park
501 72 Street
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
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Adaptive Ice Skating
#MBParks offers Adaptive Ice Skating on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month!
10 AM - 12 PM (Ages 5+)
Scott Rakow Youth Center
Barbara Medina Ice Rink
2700 Sheridan Avenue
To participate, register for the Special Abilities Program.
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Fencing Classes
Join our fencing program for people of all ages offered by the Davis Fencing Academy in the heart of Miami Beach. Discover the exhilarating sport of Olympic fencing, master essential techniques, and unleash your competitive edge.
Thursdays
Muss Park
4300 Chase Avenue
Youth: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Competitive: 7:30 PM - 9 PM
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Special Abilities Programs
The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation offers quality recreational programs for adults and children with special needs.
The Special Abilities Program is free for Miami Beach residents and costs $69 for nonresidents.
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Play Pickleball
Come find out what's the big "dill" - play pickleball at the Miami Beach Tennis Center!
Miami Beach Tennis Center
North Shore Park
501 72 Street
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Swim Team
Join the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Swim Gym, for a competitive swim team program.
Scott Rakow Youth Center Pool
2700 Sheridan Avenue
Learn more.
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Musical Theater Classes
Join #MBParks for musical theater classes!
Private and group lessons are available at Scott Rakow Youth Center at 2700 Sheridan Avenue.
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Gift a Beachwalk Brick
Looking for a meaningful holiday gift? Consider giving your friends and family a small piece of the city’s Beachwalk!
The Miami Beach City Commission has approved the sale of $1,500 commemorative brick pavers that will be placed along the 26 Street entrance to the Beachwalk as a pilot program with the proceeds to fund educational programing in the city.
The personalized Beachwalk Bricks will remain on the oceanfront promenade for 10 years but may be extended for an additional period if the program is available. Inscriptions can include names or messages.
For information, call the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department at 305.673.7272 or send an email to recreation@miamibeachfl.gov. Learn more.
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Adopt-A-Bench
Celebrate a special occasion or acknowledge a loved one this holiday season with a commemorative bench in one of our city parks.
Miami Beach residents and visitors can add a personal touch to our iconic city through recent enhancements of the Adopt-A-Bench Program.
Learn how to leave your mark in the park at adoptabenchmiamibeach.com.
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Open Play Chess
Looking for a challenge? Join us for free open chess play to practice, learn and sharpen your chess skills in a friendly environment.
Saturdays
10 AM - 12 PM
North Shore Park and Youth Center
501 72 Street
Sundays
10 AM - 12 PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue
All ages welcome.
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Cardio & Calisthenics Fitness Classes
Get fit with #MBParks!
Saturdays at 9 AM
Collins Park Garage
340 23 Street
Free ongoing classes
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Recycling is Everybody's Job
Each plastic bottle, metal can and piece of paper that is placed in a recycling bin contributes to a more sustainable future for Miami Beach.
But not everyone knows what can — and can’t — be recycled. As a result, some residents choose not to recycle and others place items in their bins that shouldn’t be there.
In Miami Beach, all properties, both residential and commercial, are required to participate in a single-stream recycling program. Multi-family residences of nine or more units and commercial establishments found to be non-compliant can be fined under sections 90-340 and 90-341 of the City of Miami Beach Code. Single-family residences are required to separate recyclable materials from the solid waste stream under section 15-2.6 of the Miami-Dade County Code. Learn more in the Fall 2023 issue of MB magazine.
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Miami Beach Composting Bin Program
Homeowners in Miami Beach interested in composting are invited to participate in Surfrider’s backyard composting program. Residents can request a FREE compost bin after completing a short educational workshop.
Request your compost bin: https://bit.ly/44i9Txy
Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Events Calendar
Make sure you never miss a meeting or event with our city calendar!
In the monthly view, you can narrow down your view based on category. For example, clicking on “City Government” will show you all of the upcoming public meetings. Watch the video below to learn more.
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Download the EXP Miami Beach Tours App
Miami Beach proudly serves as an arts and culture hub, internationally recognized for a stellar collection of interactive and immersive experiences. With more than 15 world-class museums and cultural institutions, spanning fine modern and contemporary art to works in public places, visitors can easily discover the creative talent and communities that make up Miami Beach.
Through the new EXP Miami Beach Tours App, recently developed by the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, users can uncover curated walking tours and itineraries dedicated to showcasing the many wonders on Miami Beach including Art in Public Places, LGBTQ Top Five Sites, LGBTQ Nightlife Tour, Hidden Art, A Day Inside Miami Beach Architectural Wonders, Public Art and Iconic History in Miami Beach and Art Outside Tour by the Bass.
The EXP Miami Beach Tours App is now available via Apple and Google.
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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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Engagement Toolbox
Stay up to date and connected with the city via our Engagement Toolbox. The toolbox includes:
- MB text alerts.
- E-newsletter sign-ups.
- Latest issue of MB magazine.
- Much more!
Visit our Engagement Toolbox for details and start to connect!
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MBAlert
Text "MBALERT" to 888777 to sign up to receive emergency and major traffic notifications from the City of Miami Beach right to your phone.
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