Youth Music Festival

Get ready for a dynamic celebration of youth talent at the 9th Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival!

Saturday, March 8

3 PM - 10 PM

Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

The legendary Miami Beach Rock Ensemble will headline the festival, which showcases a juried selection of young artists and school-based ensembles, presented by the City of Miami Beach and Rhythm Foundation. In addition, Bandshell Park will be filled with fun activities for kids of all ages, including the Bass Museum's Art Tent, kids yoga, an Imagination Playground, food, vendors and much more. As twilight falls, a middle school house music-loving DJ will spin tunes, adding to the festive atmosphere. 

Free RSVP.

Click here to check out other upcoming events at the Miami Beach Bandshell.

Normandy Fountain Events

On Sunday, March 9 at 5 p.m., join the Normandy Fountain Business Association for the 4th Annual Normandy Isle Taste of the Fountain event. Purchase tickets.

Throughout this month, enjoy a variety of free events at the Normandy Fountain, including:

• Thursday, March 20: Guitars Under the Stars
• Saturday, March 22: Films at the Fountain screening of Wicked
• Sunday, March 23: Viva Argentina

For the most updated information, visit www.normandyfountain.com.

Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series

The Ocean Drive Association presents a performance by the Konrad Paszkudzki Trio as part of the weekly Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series.

Sunday, March 9

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.

Prepared to Compete: Financial Planning for Government Contracts Academy

Prospera is hosting a free seminar with tips on how to enhance your small business’s ability to successfully secure government contracts.

Tuesday, March 11

5:30 PM

Miami Beach Public Library

227 22 Street

Call 786.329.5830 to register. Learn more.

South Florida Symphony presents Mozart's Requiem & Symphony 40

South Florida Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestra Sebrina Alfonso, is Mad about Mozart this March as it celebrates the legendary composer’s profound genius — with his emotionally evocative Symphony 40 and the haunting choral masterpiece, Requiem — featuring a dazzling large chorus and special guest vocalists. 

Tuesday, March 11

7:30 PM

New World Center

Miami Beach residents can save 20% off single ticket prices* with code SFSO20. 

*Excludes price level 4: $25 tickets; discount available online only

Purchase tickets.

No Place for Hate

Please join us as Miami Beach Senior High, Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary, North Beach Elementary, Biscayne Beach Elementary, Miami Beach Fienberg Fisher K-8, Treasure Island Elementary and Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center earn the respected Anti-Defamation League's No Place for Hate® designation for their efforts to combat bullying in our public schools.

Wednesday, March 12

6 PM

Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

Fight the Flood Private Property Adaptation Program

The City of Miami Beach is now accepting applications for up to $20,000 in reimbursement grants on eligible flood mitigation projects, including $2,500 in private flood risk assessments.

Applications for the 2025 Fight the Flood Private Property Adaptation (PPA) program may be submitted now through Friday, April 25 for consideration in the next round of funding.

Eligible projects can incorporate building elevation and floodproofing, electrical life safety, mechanical flood protection, temporary flood barriers, wet floodproofing, flood-resistant materials, drainage, permeable pavers, rain gardens, seawalls and other improvements.

An informational virtual workshop will be held on Thursday, March 13 at 6 p.m. Register here for the workshop.

For more information, visit www.mbrisingabove.com/ppa.

Spring Break Beach Cleanup

Join Clean Miami Beach for a beach cleanup to help keep our shoreline clean!

Saturday, March 15

5 PM - 7 PM

10 Street Beach

All ages are welcome. Community service hours will be provided. Don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle!

Register.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Steven Meiner

Join Mayor Steven Meiner for a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the March 19 City Commission meeting.

Tuesday, March 18

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 on Wednesday, March 19 at 8:30 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd floor. The meeting will be aired live on MBTV, YouTube and Facebook.

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

1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499

Access ID 81392857671#

Small Business and Homeowner Assistance

Every third Thursday of the month, a representative from the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources will be at Miami Beach City Hall to provide Miami Beach homeowners and small business owners with personal assistance in using the Miami-Dade County portal and accessing services for the Miami-Dade County building permit process or municipal certificate of use. 

Next Assistance Session: Thursday, March 20

9 AM - 2 PM

Building Department Conference Room

1700 Convention Center Drive, 2nd Floor

Those wishing to meet with the County representative should check in at the permit counter window.

If you have questions and can't make it on the third Thursday of the month, you can contact Miami-Dade County's permitting assistance team Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. by calling 786.315.2388 or emailing CHAT@miamidade.gov.

North Beach Compost Hub Pick Up & Workshop

Join us for coffee, compost and community. Bring your food waste to receive free coffee from Under the Mango Tree and learn about composting. Stick around to hear about their journey to becoming a compost leader in our community.

Saturday, March 22

Pick up: 9 AM - 12 PM

Workshop: 10 AM - 12 PM

8440 Collins Avenue

Please bring a gallon-size container to collect compost for home use.

Appointments Available for Mobile DMV at City Hall

The State of Florida DMV has partnered with the City of Miami Beach to bring a mobile DMV to City Hall.

Thursday, March 27

10 AM - 2 PM

Miami Beach City Hall, Second Floor Building Dept.

1700 Convention Center Drive

Appointments are mandatory at miamibeachfl.gov/dmv.

Miami Beach Family Day

Join us for a day filled with free family-friendly activities across our city!

Miami Beach Family Day will take place on Saturday, March 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations throughout the city. The Miami Beach Trolley will offer connections to and from participating venues for guests.

View the full schedule of events and learn more.

Miami Beach Pet Parade

Strut down iconic Ocean Drive with your beloved pets in South Beach's first ever pet parade. Hosted by renowned NBC dog show announcer and Miami Beach resident Wayne Ferguson.

Saturday, March 29

10 AM - 2 PM

Lummus Park and 14 Place (Across from The Betsy Hotel)

Register your pet.

Household Hazardous Waste, Used Electronics & Paper Drop-Off

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, Used Electronics & Paper Drop-off event.

Sunday, March 30

8 AM - 3 PM

40 Street & Chase Avenue

(In the parking lot behind the bank)

Bring your used oil, fertilizers, old paint, insecticides, batteries, electronics, piles of paper and more! Note: Due to limited capacity, the shredding truck will leave the site once full and will not operate in the rain.

For a full list of accepted items, please visit www.MBRisingAbove.com/HHW.

SoundScape Cinema Series

The SoundScape Cinema Series continues 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.  

Spring Break safety measures continue this weekend.

The Miami Beach Police Department will have a License Plate Reader detail along the 5 Street corridor on Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9 starting at 7 p.m. (with set up commencing at 6 p.m.).

From Thursday, March 6 through Sunday, March 9, expect $30 flat visitor parking rates, $532 nonresident towing fees, beach security checkpoints and traffic plans. 

Learn more.

Free Tax Preparation Services

The City of Miami Beach is partnering with Branches, Inc. and the Internal Revenue Service via the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to offer free tax preparation services to residents who earn $60,000 or less.

Services are being offered by appointment only now through April 15, 2025 at the Office of Housing and Community Services (765 17 Street).

Tuesdays and Thursdays (In-person)

Between 9 AM - 12 PM & 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

To schedule your appointment, click here or call the Office of Housing and Community Services at 305.673.7491 between 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

City of Miami Beach Small Business Grant Program

Need extra funding to boost your business? The City of Miami Beach Small Business Grant Program offers up to $5,000 in reimbursable funding to eligible small businesses.

Funds can be used for business improvements, security upgrades, employee training and other approved expenses.

Applications are being accepted now through April 14, 2025, or until funds run out.

View all program details and check to see if your business is eligible to apply at miamibeachfl.gov/smallbizgrant.

Civilian Volunteer Patrol

Consider joining the Miami Beach Police Department's Civilian Volunteer Patrol (CVP)!

The CVP empowers caring residents to work with law enforcement, deterring crime and reporting suspicious activity. By fostering a stronger, more connected community, CVP volunteers make a real difference in neighborhood safety.

Learn more and sign up.

Elevate Florida

The Florida Division of Emergency Management has opened Florida’s first statewide residential mitigation program, Elevate Florida. The goal of this program is to enhance community resilience by mitigating private residences against natural hazards.

Elevate Florida plans to provide funding for residential mitigation projects such as structure elevation, mitigation reconstruction and structure acquisition.

The application portal is now open.

Click here to learn more about the program. View FAQs.

Collins Park Workforce Housing

Brand new workforce housing will be available in Miami Beach beginning in April 2025!

Located at 224 23 Street, The Anamar at Collins Park is an affordable housing option that welcomes income-eligible artists, City of Miami Beach employees, first responders, educators, nurses, veterans, hospitality workers and entertainers to experience modern living in the heart of Miami Beach. The building offers studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments for rent.

Join the interest list.

Resident Discount: American Black Film Festival

Get ready for the 29th Annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Miami Beach!

From June 11-15, 2025, celebrate Black culture, creativity, and storytelling with industry insiders, creators and film lovers from all over the world.

Special offer for Miami Beach residents: Enjoy 25% off the purchase of a Deco Pass using the code "2025CMB25" and unlock access to incredible screenings, panel discussions, exclusive events and amazing networking opportunities!

Don’t miss out - grab your Deco Pass today.

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.

EyeOnWater

Sign up for EyeOnWater to keep track of your water usage. Powered by Badger Meter in association with your water utility, EyeOnWater lets you connect to supported water utility accounts to you see how much water you’re using and can even alert you to possible leaks on your property.

Sign up.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers needed! The City of Miami Beach is looking for volunteers to help homeless, free-roaming community cats through the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Return (TNVR) method. In addition, SoBe Cats is looking for volunteers to work at the Kitty Campus adoption facility and/or to be a part of a feeding program.

The feeders play a vital role in the mission of SoBe Cats because not only do they supply the cat colonies with food and fresh water for survival, but they also act as the eyes and ears for cats in need of TNVR. Register to be a feeder.

Contact info@sobecats.org for more information.

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 www.miamibeachfl.gov/yourmbpd/services and click "Bicycle Registration."

12th Annual Billy-Gene Memorial Golf Tournament

The 12th Annual Billy-Gene Memorial Golf Tournament benefits scholarships and equipment for the Miami Beach Junior Golf Programs for underserved youth. Please join us to play or sponsor and help raise funds to bring smiles and life skills to the children of Miami Beach.

Friday, April 25

Normandy Shores Golf Club

2401 Biarritz Drive

11:30 AM - Driving Range & Balls

Registration & Lunch

1 PM - Shotgun/Scramble Start

5:30 PM - Cocktail Reception

Four-person Shotgun/Scramble:

$150 per person | $600 per foursome

Includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, post-round cocktail reception, awards and favors.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorships are recognized with logo/name on rule sheets, score sheets, and signage with recognition in pre & post-event publications. All sponsors are invited to the reception.

Call, email or walk into the Normandy Shores Golf Club to sign up.

Phone: 305.868.6502

Register securely via email: bwilcox@normandyshoresgolfclub.com

Receive Text Alerts from #MBParks!

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

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.

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.

Share Your Feedback: Draft Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan

The City of Miami Beach has several existing policies, studies and plans that detail flood protection strategies. The draft Sea Level Rise Adaptation Plan identifies supplemental strategies to provide flood protection through the end of the century. Unlike traditional planning approaches, an adaptation plan addresses the variabilities of the future and can be adjusted over time as new information becomes available and climate conditions change. This flexible approach provides a structured, yet adaptable roadmap to inform major flood protection investments.

You can review a draft of the Adaptation Plan by visiting MBRisingAbove.com/VA. Your feedback can be shared with the City through March 21 by emailing MBRisingAbove@miamibeachfl.gov.

Balloon Free Miami Beach

Did you know that sea turtles, fish and birds mistake fallen balloons for food? Help keep our ocean and Biscayne Bay balloon free while protecting our Miami Beach ecosystem! Balloons are prohibited in public marinas, parks and beaches.

Environmentally friendly decor alternatives include: paper garlands, banners, streamers, flowers, pompoms, pinwheels, bubble-blowing solution and kites.

Fines range from an educational warning to a $100 civil fine for each balloon up to $1,000 for the first violation. Fines increase for repeated violations within the prior 12 months.

Learn more.

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.

Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis.

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

Except in special cases, housing providers that keep your family out by saying “no kids” are breaking local, state and federal law. Even just having separate rules for kids in housing can be illegal (for example, requiring supervision for all kids in public-use areas of an apartment building).

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 you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights or sirens coming your way, it’s time to move over! 

Giving first responders the room they need can help save lives.

We recently launched an innovative feature on our website called Sound Search™. Sound Search™ allows users to conduct word searches directly within our meeting video recordings, making it faster and easier to find topics of interest.

Learn more and access the new tool here.

Check out the video below for a tutorial on how to use Sound Search™.

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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