Free Bulk Waste Drop-Off

Our monthly free bulk drop-off is the first full weekend of each month.

Miami Beach residents can drop off bulk trash Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 140 MacArthur Causeway (Terminal Isle) or 75 Street and Dickens Avenue. 

STARRY Hoops Madness

Join us this Saturday, April 6 in Lummus Park for the free STARRY Hoops Madness pop-up event, an afternoon of basketball, music and fun that will bring local Miami hoops culture to life.

STARRY, the official soft drink of the NBA, and the Miami Heat are teaming up to bring fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete with team legends Mario Chalmers, Jason Williams and Rashard Lewis in a three-point contest.

Saturday, April 6

2 PM - 6 PM

Lummus Park, between 5-6 streets

Enjoy free STARRY, basketball games and prizes, player autograph signings, photo booths, and appearances by the Miami Heat dancers, Glen Rice and Burnie mascot.

Learn more.

Pride Family Picnic

Miami Beach Pride and presenting sponsor Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) invite you to a free Family Picnic with fun for the whole family, including your fur babies! 

Sunday, April 7

10 AM - 3 PM

Pride Park

1809 Meridian Avenue

Come enjoy bounce houses, outdoor games, fun activities, face-painting and craft activities. The Humane Society of Miami will be doing puppy adoptions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and beverages will be available for sale.

This event is open to everyone not just our LGBTQ community. Pride will be treating children under the age of 12 to lunch. Marshal from Paw Patrol will be making a special appearance.

Learn more.

Family Day Mashup: Discovering Design Meets In-Bloom

Hosted by The Wolfsonian-FIU and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, this fun-filled family day will feature garden-inspired crafting with artist Lucia Morales, Sound Bingo with nature guide-in-residence Karina Del Punta, sweet treats, and more. At 2:30 p.m., grab your picnic blankets and gather 'round for story time and find out about sounds of the jungle with Deanna Wundrow's book, Jungle Drum. Later, jam out to the beat of your own drum in a workshop led by the South Florida Center for Percussive Arts.

Sunday, April 7

1 PM - 4 PM

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

2000 Convention Center

Free RSVP.

YMU Presents: Youth Jazz Series

Enjoy a night full of jazz, amazing scenery and more at the final concert of the Youth Jazz Series featuring prestigious organizations such as Miami Dade College, Florida International University, Jazz Education Community Coalition, Young Musicians Unite along with other incredible jazz bands.

Sunday, April 7

5 PM - 8 PM

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

2000 Convention Center Drive

Tables and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees may also bring their own seating.

Free RSVP.

Miami Beach Bandshell Arts in the Parks: Gretell Barreiro

Marina Fadu is Cuban artist Gretell Barreiro’s alter ego. With this offering - a 'live musical movie,' - she reimagines Cuban cabaret in a contemporary, experimental mode. A timeless ode to memory, in a scenic and musical language both personal and universal, revisiting times and cultures. Barreiro is joined in this performance by a stellar ensemble of musicians and performers, and amplified with artistic visuals and multimedia.

Sunday, April 7

7 PM

Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

The performance is presented in partnership by Rhythm Foundation and FUNDarte, free to the public through Miami Beach Arts in the Parks. The Bandshell is an open-air covered venue, all programs are rain or shine.

RSVP for free.

Groundbreaking for New Senior Housing

The Miami Beach Office of Housing and Community Services in partnership with the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach and Atlantic Pacific Companies will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m. at 280 South Shore Drive to mark the start of construction on the island’s largest affordable housing community for seniors in 45 years.

Located in the Normandy Isles neighborhood of the city’s North Beach area, the development includes two, four-story buildings at 280 South Shore Drive and 185 South Shore Drive, a short walk away from the Normandy Shores Golf Course. The project will be constructed on vacant land with courtyard style housing. One building will be called Vista and the other Breeze.

The new studio units will be available to people 62 years of age or older who meet financial eligibility requirements based on 80% of the area median income. The 2023 area median income for Miami-Dade County is $74,700. Monthly rents will range per year as determined by tenant income.

You're Invited! Virtual Flood Insurance Forum

Please join Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, the FEMA Community Rating System Program for Public Information Committee, and insurance and flood mitigation experts for a virtual Flood Insurance Forum. Learn more about the importance of flood insurance and reducing your risk.

Monday, April 8

5:30 PM - 7 PM

Zoom link: zoom.us/j/86966098137

Spring Break Community Hearing with Commissioner Fernandez

Please join Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez for a Spring Break Community Hearing for residents.

Tuesday, April 9

4 PM

Zoom link: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/82111008746

Turtle Tuesday Beach Cleanup

Join Clean Miami Beach for a beach cleanup! All ages are welcome and community service hours will be provided. Bring your reusable water bottle.

Tuesday, April 9

5 PM - 7 PM

24 Street Beach

WE-LAB Workshop: Lower Utility Bills & Protect the Planet

We are excited to work with Dream in Green to host a WE-LAB Workshop where residents can get tips on how to lower utility bills and protect the planet. Attendees will receive one water and energy saving toolkit per household.

Wednesday, April 10

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Miami Beach Regional Library

227 22 Street

Register.

Groundbreaking Ceremony: 41 Street Water Main Replacement Project

Please join the City of Miami Beach for the 41 Street Water Main Replacement Groundbreaking Ceremony. Once completed in Fall 2024, this project will provide the necessary flow capacity to support increasing demands along Collins Avenue.

Friday, April 12

10 AM

Henry Liebman Square

3180 W 41 Street

For more information, please contact Gabriella Gonzalez at gabriellagonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov.

Miami-Dade County's Baynanza

Baynanza is a celebration of Biscayne Bay and its significance as one of the most important ecological systems in South Florida. Celebrated throughout March and April, Baynanza culminates with the Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day where thousands of volunteers join together to help clean up our bay’s shoreline.

Saturday, April 13

9 AM - 12 PM

Miami Beach locations:

Julia Tuttle Causeway, Eastbound lanes of I-95

Maurice Gibb Memorial Park (Boat Site), 18 Street & Purdy Avenue

Sign up to participate. Registered volunteers at all cleanup sites will receive a free commemorative T-shirt. Community service hours are available to all students who participate.

A Florida Landlord Tenant Law Presentation by Legal Services of Greater Miami

Tenant’s Rights across the state have been curtailed following legislation that repealed all local Tenant’s Rights ordinances. Join us for a free presentation on Florida Landlord/Tenant law that will cover a range of topics including the eviction process, how to address a landlord’s failure to make repairs, how to recover a security deposit and more.

Tuesday, April 16

5:30 PM

Miami Beach Regional Library

227 23 Street

If you have additional questions, please email Kevin Pulido at KevinPulido@miamibeachfl.gov.

Community Charrette: Potential Recreational and Park Uses of the West Lots

The City of Miami Beach invites you to provide input on determining community interest in recreational and park uses of the West Lots located along Collins Avenue between 79 – 87 streets.

Wednesday, April 17

6 PM

North Shore Park and Youth Center

501 72 Street 

For more information, contact Dexter Peralta, North Beach Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator at dexterperalta@miamibeachfl.gov.

Summer Hiring Fair

Join the Parks & Recreation team! On-site interviews and backgrounds will be conducted. Applicants under 18 must be accompanied by their legal guardian. Jobs starting at $17+ an hour. Bring a resume if you have one.

Thursday, April 18

12 PM - 4 PM

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

Elevate Española

Join us to celebrate Heliotropic Seekers, a newly commissioned art installation by Brazilian artist Beatriz Chachamovits. The work is the fourth installment of the city’s Elevate Española series of site-specific installations over Española Way.

Thursday, April 18

5:30 PM

Española Way & Washington Avenue

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, April 18 | 6 PM - 9 PM

See what's in store at this month's Culture Crawl.

Miami Beach Turtle Fest

Join us at the second Miami Beach Turtle Fest for a day of fun and celebration of the start of the Sea Turtle Nesting Season, which runs from April 1 through October 31 in Miami Beach. This exciting event brings together the local community to honor these magnificent creatures and raise awareness about conserving their homes and our environment.

Saturday, April 20

3 PM - 6 PM

Altos Del Mar Park

76 Street & Collins Avenue

Experience a day filled with fun and educational activities for the whole family. Meet sea turtle experts, learn about their habitats and migration patterns, and discover ways to help protect them for future generations. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from local vendors while soaking up the sun and taking in the beautiful views. You can also participate in beach cleanups, craft activities, games, and more!

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event celebrating one of the ocean’s most beloved creatures. Miami Beach Turtle Fest is the perfect way to enjoy a day at Miami Beach while learning how to positively impact the environment. See you there!

Post-Commission Meeting Recap with Kristen Rosen Gonzalez

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



Thursday, May 16

5:30 PM

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

Save the Date: 4th Annual Miamibloco Saideira Social

Experience Miamibloco's Bateria Saideira sonic transmission of world rhythms through the 50 player Samba percussion ensemble. The 4th annual Saideira Social features Miamibloco's Bateria Saideira's high-energy, massive percussion ensemble of over 50 ritmistas, and iconoclastic collaborations with local with internationally acclaimed musicians spanning genres from Samba to Classic Rock and Experimental Jazz. Featured guests include: Brazilian multi-instrumentalist and producer Munir Hossn, Latin Grammy-nominated Brazilian duo Rose Max & 7 string guitar virtuoso Ramatis Moraes, Anemoia, The Lab and more.

Saturday, May 25

7 PM - 11 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)

Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach residents are eligible to receive a 25% discount on tickets with the code: MBRESIDENT.

Purchase tickets.

The latest issue of MB magazine is out now!



Those lovable sea turtles are back for another nesting season in Miami Beach as you’ll discover in MB’s cover story, “It’s Turtle Time” on page 24. We take you on an in-depth journey into the lives at these beloved sea creatures and bring you the latest scientific thinking of how adult females manage to find their way back to the same beach where they were born — sometimes decades later — to lay their own eggs. Our article also discusses how climate change may be affecting the reproduction cycles of sea turtles.

Did you know that Miami Beach is the only municipality in Miami-Dade County that employs its own prosecutorial staff? They handle the types of criminal cases that the court system often refers to as quality-of-life cases. While such offenses do not involve serious injury, significant property damage or financial loss, they are important to residents and businesses. MB shadowed our prosecutors to bring you “Making the Case” on page 36.

Read the full issue.

State Road (SR) SR 934/NE 79 Street Over the Intracoastal Waterway - FDOT Project Update

Beginning Sunday, March 24, 2024 through Sunday, April 7, the eastbound bridge along SR 934/NE 79 Street over the Intracoastal Waterway in Miami-Dade County will be in the open position between 9 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights. During the closure of the eastbound bridge, two-way traffic will be placed on the westbound side of the causeway. The eastbound bridge will reopen every morning by 5:30 a.m. 

Learn more.

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 vacancies are currently available:

Board of Adjustment: One member in the Law Category. 

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.

Voluntary Disabled Parking Program

The City of Miami Beach has initiated a voluntary registration program allowing disabled permit holders to register their disabled permits and continue to receive waived parking fees.

Effective May 1, 2024, regular parking fees will apply at all municipal lots and garages unless your disabled permit is registered under the City of Miami Beach Voluntary Disabled Parking Program. 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 now 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.

Mobile Parking Apps

Residents and visitors now have a choice of using either PayByPhone or ParkMobile to pay for parking throughout Miami Beach.

Both apps are available to download at miamibeachfl.gov/mobile-apps.

Miami Beach Trolley Service 

The Miami Beach free citywide trolley service currently 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.

To track the trolley, download our Miami Beach Gov app. The old trolley tracker, TSO Miami Beach, is no longer in service. 

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 
• Pot holes
• 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. 

Be Part of the Solution: 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 of 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.

Miami Music Festival Teen Summer Music Camp

Are you ready to take your passion for singing to the next level? Look no further than the MMF Youth Program – an exhilarating music summer camp that is so much more than a training ground for aspiring performers; it's a journey of self-discovery, confidence building, and artistic expression. 

Monday - Friday

June 10 - July 26, 2024

10 AM - 6 PM

Hosted at the Fienberg Fisher K-8 Center in Miami Beach, the Miami Music Festival Youth Program is for high school students interested in music and developing a range of interpersonal skills. Students will participate in vocal lessons, rehearsals, masterclasses, and performance opportunities in a program designed to nurture their talent and build confidence both on and off the stage.

Enrollment for this summer program is open now through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 15. Space is limited. For questions call 305.537.6313, email admissions@miamimusicfestival.com.

Learn more.

CERT Training

The Miami Beach Fire Department Division of Emergency Management will be offering Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training at 2300 Pine Tree Drive on April 20-21.

The course is 8 hours online and 16 hours in-class.

CERT is a free national training program under FEMA that aims to educate residents, businesses and employees about disaster preparedness. CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace during an emergency until first responders arrive.

Participants will learn disaster preparedness, CERT organization, disaster medical operations such as Stop-The-Bleed, disaster psychology, fire safety and utility control, light search and rescue and more.

For more information or to register for the in-class training and receive the online instructions, call 305.673.7736 or email CERT@miamibeachfl.gov. Parking will be provided.

HOME and CDBG 2024 Request for Applications

The City of Miami Beach has announced the availability of FY 2024 HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), FY 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) funds to support projects, programs and activities by area providers aligned with the City’s Consolidated Plan.

Proposals may be submitted by not-for-profit or for-profit corporations or partnerships and must take place within the City of Miami Beach and benefit its residents.

The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024 at 3 p.m.

A voluntary Pre-Submission for applicants will be held March 27, 2024 at 2 p.m. via Zoom.

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83776287896?pwd=yOOLVlvskeVUOJq6alW4bpcQR754P8.1

Meeting ID: 837 7628 7896

Passcode: 735760

Please refer to the Application Information link for RFA details.

The Bass Museum of Art Resident Membership

The Bass is now offering free museum memberships to Miami Beach residents! On top of free admission, the membership includes a 10% discount to items at The Shop, exclusive invitations to members-only previews and more.

Reserve membership online. Must show proof of residency on your first visit after reserving to finalize your membership.

Wolfsonian-FIU Resident Membership

Become a member of The Wolfsonian-FIU! They have launched a FREE City of Miami Beach Resident Membership for residents to enjoy free admission, VIP programs and events, and shopping discounts in the Design Store + Cafe.

Join now.

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Visit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden to experience a tropical oasis in the heart of our city. General admission is free. For more information on upcoming events, visit mbgarden.org.

Washington Ave BID's Muhammad Ali Historical Timeline Exhibit Extended to May 1

The Washington Ave Business Improvement District (BID) has partnered with HistoryMiami Museum to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic bout between reigning champ Sonny Liston and up-and-coming challenger Cassius Clay—later known as Muhammad Ali—for boxing’s World Heavyweight Championship.

The famed 5th Street Gym is providing an immersive exhibit, titled "I Shook Up the World" and curated by HistoryMiami Museum, that offers visitors insight into the life of Muhammad Ali.

The exhibition showcases 49 captivating images captured by Miami Herald staff photographers on the unforgettable evening of February 25, 1964, when the world witnessed the historic face-off between the two boxing legends.

The Washington Avenue BID invites the community, boxing enthusiasts, and admirers of Muhammad Ali from around the world to join in this momentous tribute to a man who exemplified resilience, greatness, and an enduring legacy that transcends time.

Miami Beach residents are eligible to purchase discounted tickets for the exhibit.

The exhibit is open from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. every day now through May 1.

Tickets are $5 for residents with the code: WAVENEIGHBOR

Purchase tickets.

Adult Learn to Ice Skate

Adults can learn to ice skate with #MBParks!

Begins April 9 - May 14 (6-week session)

Tuesdays | 7:30PM - 8:15PM

Barbara Medina Ice Rink at the Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

$93 residents | $168 nonresidents

Register online at register.miamibeachparks.com.

Summer Camp Registration

Sign up for Summer Camp with #MBParks!

Structured and supervised summer camp for children in grades K-12 runs from June 10 through August 9.

Camp fees (9 weeks): $803 resident ($401.50 sibling) / $1,339 nonresidents

Registration opens at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 15 for Miami Beach residents and on Monday, May 6 for nonresidents at register.miamibeachparks.com.

11th Annual Billy-Gene Memorial Golf Tournament

Benefitting scholarships and equipment for the Miami Beach Junior Golf Programs for under-served youth. Please join us to play or sponsor and raise funds to bring smiles and life skills to the children of Miami Beach.

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 305.868.6502, email bwilcox@normandyshoresgolfclub.com, or walk into the Normandy Shores Golf Club Pro Shop to sign up today.

We're Hiring

#MBParks is hiring for the following positions:



• Recreation Leader I
• Figure Skating Instructor
• Pool Guard
• Inclusionary Aide
• Seasonal Aide (June - August)

Apply today.

Flip the Switch: Sea Turtle Season is Here

Sea turtle season in Miami Beach runs from April 1 through October 31. Our beach is a crucial nesting habitat for sea turtles. These amazing creatures are protected by law, so please do your part to keep them safe. Do not disturb or touch nesting sea turtles or hatchlings.

Report any disturbances or lost turtles to MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife at 1.888.404.3922, to Miami-Dade County Government at 305.310.3046 or to Miami Beach PD at 305.673.7900. Let's protect our beach ecosystem together!

Learn more.

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.

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.

The phase out period for gas-powered chainsaws:

Public Education: March 1, 2024 through October 31, 2024

Warning Period: November 1, 2024 through July 31, 2025

Full Enforcement: August 1, 2025

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.

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