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July 10, 2015
Coastal Mayors Join Forces for Beach Renourishment
Proclaim Beach Alliance


  

The City of Miami Beach, along with several other coastal towns, joined forces on Thursday, July 9, to urge  the county, state and federal government to develop long-term solutions to restore our beaches impacted by erosion. Beaches are the most important economic engine for South Florida's coastal cities. 

July is National Park & Recreation Month
Celebrations all Month Long!

 

To celebrate, Miami Beach Parks & Recreation department is hosting some exciting events for the entire family and their pets!

 


Our first event will be our Doggie Luau this Sunday, July 12, 2015, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at the Washington Dog Park, 201 2 Street.  Don't miss out on contests, giveaways & more!

 

Click here for all events! 

The Fourth of July Celebration was Spectacular  

 

Legendary musician Dave Mason brought in our 

firework show with a performance that got people 

up on their feet and dancing.

 

Don't worry if you missed the fireworks show, we've got you covered. Click here to watch a portion of our fireworks spectacular.

 

Special thanks to our amazing sponsors: Coca-Cola, Terra, Core Power, Zico Water, Fanta, Coke Zero, Vitamin Water, MB Suncare, Green Monkey, North Beach Property Owners Association, and Car2Go!

 

Thank you to all who came out and celebrated with us, we look forward to seeing you back next year!

Point, Click, Register & Let the Fun Begin!
Register for Classes and Activities with Ease Online

   

We've made registering for all Parks & Recreation activities and classes, easier than ever. Download our step by step guide to create your online profile and start registering for classes today! 

 

Click here to download the guide >

Click here to begin the registration process 

Congrats to the Newly Promoted & Awarded Miami Beach Firefighters!

Taking on the role of division chief of support services, Darryl Bell becomes the first  African-American to have risen through the ranks of the Miami Beach Fire  Department to assume this leadership and management role within the department.
   
   

We'd like to congratulate the men and women of the Miami Beach Fire Department on their new promotions and awards. Thank you for  continuously  protecting our city, its residents and visitors.
Hot off the Press!
Download MB Magazine Today!

  

The summer issue of MB magazine is FREE and online!  In this issue, you get to meet our team, learn about our partnership with FIU, the renovations to Venetian Islands and meet the new operators of the North Beach Bandshell.  

 

Click here to read the magazine online

Condo Workshops
Presented by the Department of Business & Professional Regulations, Division of Condominiums, Bureau of Compliance

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
July 20, Commission Chambers - Certification for Board Members
September 16, Commission Chambers
November 5, City Manager's Large Conference Room

For more information, contact Caroline DeFreze at cdefreze@miamibeachfl.gov or 305.673.7010
Food Truck & Music Fest Continues at Bandshell
Fourth Wednesday of the Month


 
 

Fourth Wednesday of Each Month

Wednesday, July 22 - Tremends

 
North Shore Bandshell, 73 Street & Collins Avenue

Food Trucks: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. 

Live Music: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 

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New Miami Beach Weather Hotline
Check on Weather and Beach Conditions Daily

Miami Beach - New Daily Beach Conditions Hotline
Miami Beach - New Daily Beach Conditions Hotline

Miami Beach Ocean Rescue has launched a dedicated beach conditions weather hotline.  People can call the hotline at 305.673.7714, to hear a recorded message that provides new weather and beach conditions daily.

 

The hotline will provide information on tide conditions, water temperature, high and low air temperature and details of the colored flag warnings-and what the flag colors mean.

 

The hotline will be updated daily at 8 a.m. and a live representative is available all week long from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Obey the Laws, Share the Road
Police Enforcement of Bicycle & Pedestrian Laws Underway Citywide 

 

 

Pedestrians: No jaywalking. Obey all traffic laws. Use crosswalks. If no sidewalks are present, walk against the direction of traffic to see oncoming vehicles.

 

Push the button to get the walk signal. Be visible. Wear bright, reflective colors on your clothes, shoes, belts and wristbands.

 

Motorists: When passing a cyclist, keep a three-foot distance between your vehicle and the bicycle.

 

Look out for approaching cyclists before opening your car door when parked. Do not turn into crossing pedestrians at crosswalk.
 

 
Cyclists: You must follow traffic rules of the road including stop signs and traffic signals. Ride in the same direction as vehicles and yield when making turns.

 

Yield to pedestrians when riding on a sidewalk. No bike riding on Lincoln Road between 9 a.m. and 2 a.m.  


 

Read more rules.  

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See Something, Say Something
Be on the Lookout for Thieves

 

Miami Beach: See Something, Say Something! Copper Wire Theft
Miami Beach: See Something, Say Something! 
Copper Wire Theft
 

Miami Beach Police are asking for the public's help in being additional eyes and ears in the community to crack down on thieves targeting copper wire. 

 

Remember, if you See Something; Say Something - call 911 immediately to report suspicious activity. 

Alton Road & West Avenue Projects
Free Park & Ride Alton/West Loop Trolley 

 

Click here for trolley info.

WEST AVENUE (Miami Beach Public Works)
 
Click for more project information (pdf)

 

ALTON ROAD (FL Dept of Transportation)

Continuous work on 10 Street between Alton Court and West Avenue and at the street end west of West Avenue, July 13 through July 17. 10 Street will be closed to through traffic between Alton Court and West Avenue. One lane on West Avenue near 10 Street may be closed at times while the contractor performs work in the area.  Work continues on Alton Road between 6 Street and Michigan Avenue, areas of on-street parking will be temporarily closed as needed during this work. One northbound and/or southbound lane may be closed during daytime hours as needed to continue performing the work.

 
  
More information on Alton Rd, West Av & Collins Av projects: 
Plan & Prepare - Hurricanes and Beyond
Stay Prepared with Helpful Safety Tips

Miami Beach Plan & Prepare: Hurricanes & Beyond 2015
Miami Beach Plan & Prepare: Hurricanes & Beyond 2015

 

From identifying common weather terms to providing you practical steps to take to protect your property and keep your family safe, we will cover all aspects of how to prepare for a hurricane.

 

Download the Hurricane Guide here.    En Espanol 

Free OpenGov Web Tool
The City's Revenues and Expenses, Now an Open Book

Miami Beach OpenGov - Revenues and Expenses an Open Book
Miami Beach OpenGov - Revenues and Expenses an Open Book

The City of Miami Beach has a new interactive financial transparency portal that provides the public with access to the city's financial information. Click here to read up on our new tool.

 

Click here to browse and use the new tool.

View the Miami Beach Historic Photo Exhibit
Available Now thru September at Art Deco Museum 

 

For the City of Miami Beach's centennial celebration, the city exhibited its selections from its wonderful photo archives at City Hall. If you missed it, fear not!  Museum located at 1001 Ocean Drive.

 

Miami Beach Centennial Photo Exhibit
Miami Beach Centennial Photo Exhibit


P
ass by the Art Deco museum and experience Miami Beach through the years.

Is Your Child's Car Seat Properly Secured?
Miami Beach Fire Department Teaches & Checks Child Safety Seats


Miami Beach Beat - Car Safety Seat Program
Miami Beach Beat - Car Safety Seat Program

Make an appointment with Lt David Garcia to get your child's safety seat checked for proper placement and security.

305.673.7123 x2834 | DavidGarcia@miamibeachfl.gov
Let's Keep Traffic Moving!
No Stopping, Standing or Waiting! Watch & Share Video.
Let's Keep Traffic Moving Miami Beach, Public Service Announcement

Let's Keep Traffic Moving Miami Beach,

Public Service Announcement


Effective immediately, in an effort to alleviate traffic congestion citywide, there is a zero tolerance for any stopped vehicle impeding the flow of traffic. Your vehicle is subject to being cited and/or towed.
Get Techy With New Miami Beach Apps

New Apps to Keep you Connected with the City 


 

Report a Problem, See Live Traffic, Find & Pay for Parking, Travel, Track the Trolley, and More  

 

With the new Miami Beach e-Gov app you can report a problem, see live traffic, find & pay for parking, travel, track the trolley, and more!  It is now available for the iPhone and Android. Contact information, maps, tweet feed, all at your fingertips.

 

Check out our new online app webpage where you can learn more about new Miami Beach apps: Parkmobile, ParkMe Miami Beach, Miami Beach Information, BeachView, Miami Beach ParksnReview, and Miami Beach FloodApp, Miami Beach ParkMe, and TSO Mobile (Trolley).

 
Track the Trolley on the FREE Miami Beach e-Gov App

 

I recycle because
Recycle, It's Easy & It's the Law 

Start Recycling Programs Now,

Enforcement Underway 

www.miamibeachfl.gov/recycle

  
All residential buildings (apartments & condos) and businesses must have recycling programs. It is required by City Code. Contact your waste hauler or other recycling company to initiate a recycling program for your building or business.  


 

Single-bin Recycling: Residents living in multi-family buildings that do not currently offer recycling can take their recyclable trash (no sorting necessary) to 75 ST + Dickens Ave (which also recycles electronics) and 210 Second Street.


 

TRAFFIC ALERTS
C all 511 for Live Traffic Accident Reports 
Subscribe to Receive Traffic Advisory via E-mail 

For real-time traffic accident reports, call 511 or go to www.fl511.com  or follow @fl511_southeast on Twitter. Miami Beach traffic incidents: @MiamiBeachNews - available on Miami Beach eGov app.

Check out Miami Beach's online GIS Construction Traffic map. 


 

Also, subscribe to weekly Traffic Advisories via email. Click update profile on the bottom of this email and then add yourself to the list.  


 

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Discrimination is Illegal
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A portion of all proceeds go back towards beach cleanups to ensure that we keep our beaches beautiful.

Available at drug store retailers and online. Free sunscreen dispensers at beaches and parks.

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