Water Taxi Service Suspended Today

Due to a mechanical issue, the water taxi service is suspended today, July 12. The operator is working to resolve this issue as soon as possible.

Please visit www.poseidonferry.com for updates. 

We apologize for any inconvenience. Future updates will be sent via text message and posted on the city's Facebook and Nextdoor pages. Please text MBAlert to 888777 to sign up for text message alerts.

Tonight: South Beach Jazz Festival Summer Series with Magela Herrera Quartet

The South Beach Jazz Festival Summer Series celebrates local favorites and award-winning students throughout Miami Beach, from Lincoln Road to Collins Park and the Normandy Fountain. Enjoy a variety of jazz including New Orleans style, French Gypsy, Latin, Golden Era Retro, the Great American Songbook and more, featuring theater and dance at these free community events.

Magela Herrera Quartet

Friday, July 12

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Euclid Oval on Lincoln Road

Brought to you by local non-profit Power Access, the South Beach Jazz Festival Summer Series promotes the organization's mission of awareness, accessibility, opportunity and inclusion in the arts for people of all abilities. This series of FREE cultural programming is made possible through the City of Miami Beach’s OnStage program and Lincoln Road BID in partnership with Normandy Fountain and Collins Park.

A Forum on Our Unhoused Community

Please join the City of Miami Beach Human Rights Committee as we engage in a community discussion about the current unhoused community. We will hear from local experts on relevant issues and discuss possible solutions. A short panel will take place, followed by a community discussion with breakout groups.

Saturday, July 13

1 PM - 3 PM

Miami Design Preservation League

1001 Ocean Drive

The welcome address will be provided by Miami Beach Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez and the panel will be moderated by Pridelines Executive Director Dr. Edward Summers. Panelists include Favelas Miami Founder Valerie Navarrete, City of Miami Beach Homeless Program Coordinator Janay Guerrero and Legal Services of Greater Miami Chief Advocacy Officer Jeff Hearne.

Copa Screenings at The Bandshell

The Rhythm Foundation proudly presents a free screening of the final match of the Copa 2024! Catch all the action on a huge 24 ft screen and enjoy delicious food and drinks available for purchase. Gather with fellow soccer fans, cheer for your favorite teams and be part of an unforgettable experience.

Final Match: Sunday, July 14

Doors open at 7 PM

Miami Beach Bandshell

7275 Collins Avenue

This event is free and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of the City of Miami Beach and Breezeline.

The westside of 73 Street between Collins Avenue and Collins Court will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 14 and will reopen at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Monday, July 15.

Free RSVP.

Restricted Residential Parking Permit Meetings

The City of Miami Beach will hold public community meetings to review the planned pilot for Restricted Residential Parking Permit (RRPP) zones in North Beach. This initiative is designed to protect the quality of life of North Beach residents in places where residential parking is significantly impacted by competing uses and/or a high concentration of parked vehicles.

Normandy Isle neighborhood:

Monday, July 15 | 6 PM (Hybrid)

Normandy Shores Golf Course | 2401 Biarritz Drive

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86544420834

Town Center and North Shore neighborhoods:

Thursday, July 18 | 6 PM (Hybrid)

North Shore Park Youth Center | 501 72 Street

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83927866969

Venetian Causeway Water Main Replacement Virtual Public Meeting

You are invited to join the City of Miami Beach for a virtual public meeting regarding the upcoming Venetian Causeway Water Main Phase II project. This important project will involve the replacement of the existing water and sewer main via underground boring. During the meeting, we will discuss the construction process and the expected traffic impacts.



Wednesday, July 17

5:30 PM

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83779970616

Extreme Weather Training

Join Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt and Miami-Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg in North Beach for an Extreme Weather Training on heat, flooding and hurricanes.

Wednesday, July 17

6:30 PM - 8 PM

North Shore Park & Youth Center

501 72 Street

Learn about the impact of these natural hazards, ways to stay safe during emergencies and how to help your community cope and recover.

There will be heat/hurricane kit giveaways and snacks will be provided.

Register.

Culture Crawl: Summer Edition

On Thursday, July 18 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. select Miami Beach venues, institutions and buildings will open their doors to give you a taste of their cultural offerings. All events are free unless otherwise noted.

See what's in store at July's Culture Crawl: Summer Edition.

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, July 21

11 AM - 3 PM

6475 Collins Avenue

Onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Adaptive Beach Days will run through November on every third Sunday of the month.

Click here to register as a participant or volunteer.

Virtual Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Steven Meiner

Join Mayor Steven Meiner for a virtual town hall meeting ahead of the July 24 City Commission meeting.

Tuesday, July 23

5:30 PM

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

City Commission Meetings

The City of Miami Beach will hold a City Commission meeting in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd floor on Wednesday, July 24 at 8:30 a.m., aired live on MBTV and Facebook.

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

1.301.715.8592 or 1.888.475.4499

Access ID 81392857671#

Post-Commission Recap with Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez

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

Thursday, July 25

5:30 PM

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

Simón Bolívar y Las Americas Day: A Tribute to Ecuador

You're invited to join the City of Miami Beach as we celebrate Simón Bolívar y Las Americas Day.

Thursday, July 25

4 PM

Collins Park

21 Street & Collins Avenue

The celebration will take place near the Simón Bolívar monument.

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.

Apply Now: Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Funding

The Florida Housing Finance Corporation announced its projected allocation of $403,374 for the City of Miami Beach. Funding is available for SHIP eligible program activities such as Rental Development, Purchase Assistance with Rehabilitation and Homeowner Rehabilitation.

The program funding will be available from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027, contingent upon funding availability.



Please click here to submit a Request for Application (RFA).

The deadline to submit applications is August 2, 2024.

For a waitlist application or questions on either program, please contact Marcela Rubio, Assistant Director of Housing and Community Services at 305.673.7260, or email ship@miamibeachfl.gov. 

Disaster Assistance to Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms & Flooding

Miami-Dade County, in partnership with the Small Business Administration, has opened Disaster Loan Outreach Centers to assist residents who sustained personal, property or business damages related to the June 12 flooding. 

Services are available for Business Physical Disaster Loans, Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Home Disaster Loans.

Disaster Loan Outreach Center #1

Northeast Dade Aventura Branch Library | 2930 NE 199 Street

July 13 | 10 AM - 2 PM

Disaster Loan Outreach Center #2

North Dade Regional Library | 2455 NW 183 Street

July 15 | 11:30 AM - 6 PM

July 16 - 19 | 9:30 AM - 6 PM

July 20 | 10 AM - 2 PM

Walk-ins are accepted.

Deadlines

• The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Aug. 30, 2024. 
• The deadline to return economic injury applications is April 1, 2025

For more information, visit sba.gov.

State of Florida Reopens Hurricane Hardening Grant

Florida has reopened the My Safe Florida Home grant program, which funds up to $10,000 worth of upgrades that strengthen your home against hurricanes. Participation in the program can result in lower insurance bills.

Application Process

• Low-income seniors (aged 60 and older) can apply through July 15.
• All other low-income homeowners can apply from July 16 to July 30.

Free inspections are available for single-family homes or townhouses that are site built (not manufactured) to identify areas of their homes (like windows, doors and roofs) in need of improvement. Once the inspection is reviewed and processed, the grant process moves forward. If approved, the program offers $2 in grant funds for every $1 the homeowner spends on construction.

Click here for more information. 

Miami-Dade County Flood Damage Assessment Survey

Miami-Dade County Emergency Management has activated a damage assessment survey tool in response to the recent flooding events in our county.

This survey tool will help businesses and individuals document the extent and type of damage sustained during the flooding event last month.

Survey responses will allow the state to expedite flooding recovery efforts by gathering data and assessing the needs of affected businesses and residents in our area.

To report your flood damage, visit www.miamidade.gov/reportdamage.

Learn more.

Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow

Summer is in and school is out. The Florida Department of Transportation's "Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow" campaign reminds drivers to be cautious when driving and look out for children at play. Stay alert!

Learn more.

Protect Your Pets from Extreme Heat

Temperatures in Miami-Dade County are heating up as summer nears—and the asphalt can get nearly twice as hot as the air outside.

If you wouldn't walk barefoot on the concrete for more than a few seconds, imagine your dog's paws when touching the asphalt. To test the temperature of the ground, you can perform the "seven second test" by touching the ground with the back of your hand. If you are unable to keep your hand on the ground for more than seven seconds, it's too hot to take your pet for a walk.

For more ways to protect your furry friend from extreme heat, follow the tips below:

• Try to walk pets in the morning or evening, before the sun is at its hottest
• Provide pets with ample shade and water
• Walk them on grass or meadows to avoid pavement or asphalt
• Learn the signs of heat stroke
• Never leave pets inside cars

By following these tips, you can protect your pet from heat stroke and first, second- and third-degree burns. 

Don't Kit-Nap the Kittens

In most cases, newborn kittens don’t need human intervention and, in fact, taking these very young kittens inadvertently creates orphaned kittens who have slim chances of survival without their mom. It’s always best to keep the mother and kittens together to ensure the kittens can thrive; at least until the kittens are eating on their own and can be safely removed for socialization and adoption. If you find a kitten or a litter of kittens, please leave them be. For more information, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/cats.

Due to the round-the-clock care neonatal kittens require, the mortality rate of these newborn kittens is very high. We rely on volunteers to give orphaned neonatal kittens the care they need to survive. If you would like to become a volunteer or foster, or report kittens, please contact info@sobecats.org. 

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.

The purpose of the program is to discourage the fraudulent use of disabled placards. Please note that the program applies to both Miami Beach residents and nonresidents. The program applies exclusively to municipal parking spaces (garages, lots, and on-street parking) and does not grant access to residential zones, where a separate permit is required.

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

Registration is 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.

Arts & Culture e-Newsletter

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

Sign up for our Arts & Culture e-newsletter.

Volunteer to Serve on Miami Beach's Land Use Boards

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

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

The following vacancy is currently available:

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

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

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

Participate in the Special Events Community Review Meetings 

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

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

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 18

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.

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 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.

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 advisories.

Soccer Camp

#MBParks Soccer Camp is still open! Have fun practicing and improving your soccer skills this summer.

Grades: 2 - 5

Monday - Friday | 9 AM - 12 PM

July 22 - July 26

Weekly fee: $191 residents/$398 nonresidents

Grades: 6 - 12

Monday - Friday | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

July 22 - July 26

Weekly fee: $191 residents/$398 nonresidents

Flamingo Park, 999 11 Street

To register, visit 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 and nonresidents is now open 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

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. 

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.

Gift a Beachwalk Brick

Consider gifting your friends and family with 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.

Adopt-A-Bench

Another unique gift option is 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.

Plastic Free July

Ready to reduce plastic? Sign up for the Plastic Free July challenge to help reduce plastic that washes up on our beaches and ends up in Biscayne Bay.

Tag us on social media using #PlasticFreeMB with a photo of how you are reducing your plastic consumption or email photos to sustainability@miamibeachfl.gov for a chance to win a prize.

Sign up now.

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.

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

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season began 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. 

Heat Safety

It’s important to keep heat safety in mind during periods of extreme heat. Follow these recommendations:

• Stay hydrated
• Dress appropriately
• Apply sunscreen
• Cool down in the shade
• It is NEVER safe to leave a child, disabled person or pet locked in a car
• Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Stay informed about local weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat.

Visit https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat for more information on heat safety.

Only Call 911 For Emergencies

Remember, 911 is for emergencies only! Do not call 911 for information, such as road or weather conditions, noise complaints, area power outages or directions. 

For non-emergencies, please call 305.673.7901. 

Only call 911 for situations that require immediate assistance from the police or fire department. This can include immediate threat to life or property. 

Learn more about our 911 call center.

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