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, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 140 MacArthur Causeway (Terminal Isle) or 75 Street and Dickens Avenue. 

Race Weekend Activations

Start your engines! F1 is officially in the 305 — and you can celebrate in Miami Beach with free activations on Lincoln Road and in Lummus Park. 

Miami Beach Race Weekend at Lummus Park

Friday, May 3 & Saturday May 4

12 PM - 4 PM

Lummus Park

Ocean Drive between 11-12 streets

Racing Miami Formula 1 Teams Activation

Continues through Sunday, May 5

700 Block of Lincoln Road

Family Game Day on Lincoln Road

Get set for a whirlwind of excitement at Family Game Day. We're turning up the fun with oversized lawn games, mini-golf, and face painting galore!

Saturday, May 4

11 AM - 3 PM

Euclid Oval

690 Lincoln Road

PedalYard™ is zooming in with their pop-up event, teaching kids the joy of biking in a personalized program. For the little ones not quite ready to roll, Pedal Porch™ offers a snug play area with inflatable couches and bicycle rockers.

Free and open to everyone. Learn more.

Orchids & Arts Festival

The Miami Beach Orchid Society along with the Foundation for Emerging Technologies and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden look forward to welcoming you to the first annual Orchids & Arts Festival this weekend!

Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5

10 AM - 4 PM

Miami Beach Botanical Garden

2000 Convention Center Drive

The two-day festival will celebrate all things orchid with premium orchid vendors, educational seminars and tours, orchid displays and judging, art exhibits, music and dance performances, food, drinks and hourly raffles for grower grown orchids. The event will also highlight Florida native orchid species to raise awareness about our beautiful and fragile ecosystems.

General admission tickets are $5 per day.

Learn more and purchase tickets.

Lincoln Road Kids Club: Mother's Day Celebration

Join us for a heartwarming Mother's Day celebration at the Lincoln Road Kids Club.

Sunday, May 5

12 PM - 2 PM

Euclid Oval

690 Lincoln Road

Let your creativity shine at the Mother's Day card making station and paper bouquet making station.

Don't forget to capture beautiful moments with your family against the themed photo backdrop! Learn more.

Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Ceremony 

Join the Holocaust Memorial for a community observance of Yom HaShoah. Attendees will come together to remember the lessons of history, memorialize the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the Survivors.

Sunday, May 5

6 PM

Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach

1933-45 Meridian Avenue

Seating will be provided. Event will take place rain or shine. Parking is available at the public parking garage on 17 Street and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Community Charrette: Proposed One-Way Conversion of Royal Palm and Sheridan Avenue Pilot Program

The City of Miami Beach invites you to a hybrid community charrette to provide input on the proposed one-way conversion of Royal Palm Avenue and Sheridan Avenue from 37 to 44 Streets. The proposed pilot program will restrict turns from certain avenues onto 41 Street to reduce traffic impacts.

Tuesday, May 7

6 PM

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84984634367

For more information, contact Gabriella Gonzalez, Mid Beach Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator at gabriellagonzalez@miamibeachfl.gov.

Virtual Public Meeting: FAR Incentives for Non-Transient Uses

Join the City of Miami Beach for a virtual public meeting to discuss the proposed ordinance FAR (Floor Area Ratio) Incentives for non-transient uses. FAR denotes the maximum building area that may be placed on a site. City staff will present the details of the ordinance and will be available to answer any questions from the community.

Wednesday, May 8

6 PM

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89138233426

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

Fleet Week: Top Gun Beach Olympics

Celebrate Fleet Week in Miami Beach with the Top Gun Beach Olympics as teams from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and local first responders compete in volleyball, tug of war and more. The event is free to the public—with the award ceremony taking place at 11 a.m. 

Saturday, May 11

8 AM - 12 PM

Muscle Beach

Between 8-9 Streets in Lummus Park

Naval ship tours will be offered daily during Fleet Week at PortMiami via complimentary tickets that will only be valid at specified times. Tickets can be requested online at www.fleetweekmiami.org or via the Fleet Week Miami Facebook page approximately 24-48 hours in advance.

Spring Fling Parent & Child Dance

Enjoy a night with food, dancing and more geared for children 5-12 years old. Each child must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. Western attire encouraged.

Saturday, May 11

6 PM - 9 PM

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

$10 per person (Free for children 2 & under)

Tickets are on sale now at register.miamibeachparks.com. Space is limited. Tickets will only be offered at the door if there is still space available.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Steven Meiner

Join Mayor Steven Meiner for a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the May 15 City Commission meeting.



Tuesday, May 14

5:30 PM

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

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

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.

Sunday, May 19

11 AM - 3 PM

6475 Collins Avenue

Onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Beach days will run through November on every third Sunday of the month, with the exception of June, when it will be on the fourth Sunday.

Click here to register as a participant or volunteer.

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, June 2

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.

Hyundai Air and Sea Show

The Hyundai Air & Sea Show is back and is now FREE to the public this Memorial Day Weekend (May 25 - May 26) on Miami Beach!

Bring the whole family and enjoy two days of military fighter jet demonstrations, bombers, parachute teams, air sea rescue demonstrations, five city blocks of displays, food, music and more. This free to the public patriotic, family-friendly event has something for everyone.

For more details visit www.usasalute.com.

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.

Free Mammogram Service

Liga Contra El Cancer and Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez are bringing a mobile mammogram bus to Miami Beach to offer free mammograms to those without health insurance.

Saturday, June 15

8 AM - 4 PM

North Shore Branch Library Parking Lot

7501 Collins Avenue

To register, call 786.353.1944 or 305.856.4914. 

Save the Date: Human Trafficking Red Sand Event

Join the City of Miami Beach Human Rights Committee for a Red Sand Event to promote awareness for human trafficking victims and survivors. Meet non-profit advocacy groups and your elected officials. Light refreshments will be provided.

Saturday, July 27

5 PM - 7 PM

Pride Park

1809 Meridian Avenue

Visit www.redsandproject.org for more information.

41 Street Water Main Replacement Project Construction Continues

The City of Miami Beach is replacing the aerial water main along 41 Street between Pine Tree Drive and Collins Avenue. This critical project will upgrade the existing infrastructure to a 20-inch pipe via horizontal directional drilling. Once completed, the new pipe will provide the necessary flow capacity to support increasing demands along Collins Avenue.

This project is expected to continue into September 2024. Work hours are Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Due to the nature of this operation and heavy machinery, a 24-hour lane closure will be in effect.

Please know that the project schedule may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Phase I: 4/23/24 – 5/22/24 (Tentative schedule)



Scope: Install Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) and drill equipment, fuse pipe, drill pilot hole and make necessary passes to enlarge the diameter of the borehole.

Temporary Traffic Pattern Changes

• 41 Street westbound between Pine Tree Drive and Indian Creek Drive will be reduced to one lane.
• 41 Street westbound between Indian Creek Drive and Collins Avenue will be closed to westbound traffic. Detour will be provided. 
• 41 Street from Collins Avenue east to the street end (Beachwalk) will be local traffic only. 
• Indian Creek Drive southbound from 41 to 44 Street will be reduced to two lanes: one right turn only lane and one straight/left turn lane. 

Learn more.

Mid Beach Sewer Rehabilitation Project - 41 Street

The City of Miami Beach contractor, Vortex Companies, is currently performing rehabilitation work on the gravity sanitary sewer pipes and manholes that service Mid Beach. 

A sewer-grade lining will be installed on the inside of the existing sewer pipes to create an internal pipe that extends the useful life of the sewers to ensure proper functionality of the sewer system in the area. The work is intended to take place through the access sewer manholes.

This initiative is one part of the overall action plan aimed at improving water quality throughout Mid Beach. To learn more please visit www.mbrisingabove.com/waterquality.

CCTV (sewer inspection) will begin on 41 Street between Alton Road and Sheridan Avenue on Monday, May 6, 2024. This work will be conducted in phases and take approximately one week to complete. Work hours are weekdays from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Segments of 41 Street will be closed overnight and will reopen by 5 a.m.

Please know that timelines may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

This project is ongoing. Work will be performed in multiple locations throughout Mid Beach.

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.

Summer Camp Recreation Review

Learn more about all of our summer camp programs with the 2024 #MBParks Summer Camp Guide!

Read the latest issue of Recreation Review.

Names, Not Numbers ®

As anti-Semitism, racism, and intolerance surge in the United States and worldwide, Miami Beach students participated in the “Names, Not Numbers ®” program to learn what apathy and silence can do when morality goes astray.  By embracing the personal stories and reflections of the Holocaust survivor interviewees and absorbing their extraordinary messages, these students can truly move forward and create a better tomorrow for all.

Here are the links to four Names, Not Numbers ® videos:

Miami Beach Senior High: https://youtu.be/RROwOr80hHA

Nautilus Middle School: https://youtu.be/pRPAV8YrG_A

Fienberg Fisher: https://youtu.be/EoGnu2Wk21E

Hebrew Academy (RASG): https://youtu.be/-ydwQ_4vlJ8

Names, Not Numbers ® Inc is an interactive, multi-media Holocaust film documentary project created by educator, Tova Fish-Rosenberg. Visit www.namesnotnumbers.org for more information.

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.

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, May 16 at 2 p.m.

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.

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

There are two convenient ways to pay for parking in Miami Beach. Residents and visitors can choose between PayByPhone or ParkMobile for hassle-free payments.

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

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.

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 Beach Supports Small Businesses

Remember to shop small and shop local to show your support for the small business community in Miami Beach. Give your favorite businesses some extra love by leaving a positive review or liking and sharing their posts on social media.

Current Beach Conditions



Residents and visitors can get a head start on their beach outings with the Miami Beach Ocean Rescue Safety & Weather Condition Report site updated daily, including weekends and holidays. 

Available information includes the current beach warning flags being flown outside lifeguard towers on Miami Beach along with what they mean, low- and high-tide information, ocean water temperature, wind speed, wind direction, air temperature, lifeguard duty hours, sunrise and sunset times as well as surf conditions and any beach advisements.

PRIDE247 Public Art on Lincoln Road

Make sure to stop by Lincoln Road to check out "PRIDE247," a colorful public art installation to celebrate Miami Beach Pride, on view now through June 30.

The piece highlights the artistic vision of AMLgMATD, a Miami-based collaboration between Laz Ojalde and Natalie Zlamalova. The works of art and design by the dynamic duo reflect their passion for unique and often overlooked materials, reconstructing the LGBTQ pride flag by using individual polypropylene webbing straps that weave through the palm trees hovering over Lincoln Road’s Euclid Oval.

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.

Operation Gratitude

Thank those who protect and serve our country by joining our after-school participants in writing thank you letters to the brave men and women serving in the military.

You can drop off your letters at one of our recreational facilities by Friday, May 31.

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 for Miami Beach residents is now open and will open for nonresidents on Monday, May 6 at register.miamibeachparks.com.

Specialty Summer Camp Registration

Register your child for specialty summer camps!

Specialty camps focus on specific interests and provide an opportunity to pursue a hobby, develop a craft or learn something new.

Registration for Miami Beach residents is now open and will open on Monday, May 6 at 10 a.m. for nonresidents at register.miamibeachparks.com.

Snapology Summer Camp

Give your child awesome hands-on STEAM learning, fun social activities, outdoor play, and creative arts at Snapology Summer Camp!

S.T.E.A.M. Camp: Games & Sports

June 17-21, July 1-5, July 22-26

Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School

4301 Michigan Avenue

Full Day: 9 AM - 4 PM

$337.50 for residents, $375 for nonresidents

Half Day: 9 AM - 4 PM

$200

Open to all kids in grades K-6. Miami Beach residents are eligible for a 10% discount when using the code "MBSUMMER24".

Register now. 

Soccer Tryouts for Boys and Girls

Boys and girls born in 2006-2016 can try out for soccer with #MBParks!

Now through May 24

6 PM - 8 PM

Locations: 

Flamingo Park Football Stadium | 999 11 Street

Flamingo Park Soccer Field | 1435 Meridian Avenue

Please visit miamibeachparks.com for detailed information on tryout locations, dates, and times based on age groups.

Register online at register.miamibeachparks.com. 

Contact Enrique Villa at enriquevilla@miamibeachfl.gov or 305.673.7000 Ext. 2671 for more information.

Mayors' Chess Challenge

Join the City of Miami Beach Mayor and Commission for a fun and friendly chess event at the ninth annual Mayors' Chess Challenge!

Sunday, May 19

10 AM - 12 PM

Scott Rakow Youth Center

2700 Sheridan Avenue

Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Free instruction and light refreshments provided. Game room and ice skating rink also available for free during the event. Complimentary parking available at the main entrance to the facility.

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.

Fertilizer Ban

Biscayne Bay provides recreational, cultural and economic well-being for our entire community. To help keep the bay healthy, the City of Miami Beach has prohibited the use of fertilizer application from May 15 through November 1. Show our bay some love and help keep it fertilizer free.

For more information on fertilizer application outside of the restricted period visit www.MBRisingAbove.com/fertilizers.

Miami-Dade County Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

Make your voice heard! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters and Miami-Dade County are excited to announce the release of the Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Draft Report and Environmental Assessment.

This comprehensive report outlines strategies to address coastal storm risks in our community and is now open for public review and comment.

Your input is crucial in shaping the final feasibility report. You can provide feedback in multiple ways: 

• Online: Use the Public Commenting Tool at: https://arcg.is/0ub0Cf 
• Email: Send your comments to mdbb-csrmstudy@usace.army.mil
• Virtually: Attend the virtual public meeting on May 7, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Your feedback will help refine the plan and ensure it meets the needs of our community. We can all work together to enhance coastal resilience and protect our county from future storms.

For more information on the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, click here.

This report is a collaborative effort between USACE and Miami-Dade County, reflecting extensive coordination with stakeholders, municipalities, and environmental agencies. It outlines actionable recommendations to manage storm surge flooding risks in the short-term, while additional study efforts continue.

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and runs through November 30. Now is the time to make sure you have a plan, build a kit and stay informed this hurricane season.

The City of Miami Beach wants to ensure the safety of all its residents, businesses and visitors. Visit our hurricane webpage for tips on how to stay safe this hurricane season and watch our hurricane special below, which will air regularly on MBTV (Channel 660 on Breezeline or Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse) through the end of November.

Please ensure you’re registered to receive emergency alerts via text notifications from the city by texting MBAlert to 888777. 

Fight the Bite

Take precautions against mosquito-borne illness by applying bug spray, avoiding areas with high mosquito populations, and wearing long pants and 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.

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. As sea turtle hatchlings make their way from sand to sea, the stark contrast between the darker dunes and the reflection of the moon over the ocean helps them determine where to go.

Artificial lighting near beaches presents a significant hazard by confusing sea turtles and leading them to mistakenly crawl toward the artificial lights instead of heading to the ocean. Turn off the lights to help keep sea turtles 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.

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.