Community Survey will be Conducted Soon
If your phone rings, please pick it up and let us know what you think. We value your opinion in making Miami Beach a better place to live, work and play. In an effort to make further improvements to your city, Miami Beach will once again be conducting a citywide opinion survey of residents and businesses later this month. The results are used to make Miami Beach a better place to live, work and play.
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Previous Survey Results >
FIX-A-FELINE
Sunday, March 1 – Flamingo Park
Saturday, March 14, North Shore Park & Youth Center
Appointments are required to neuter a cat during these events held by The Cat Network and the City of Miami Beach. Cats must be brought in a carrier. Drop-off time is 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Costs: $25 | $40. You can also help by sponsoring a neuter. More details >
Create a Vision for Alton Road
Thursday, February 26 | Miami Beach Botanical Garden | 6PM – 9PM
We invite you to participate in an interactive workshop to create a vision for the Alton Road corridor between 5 Street and N Michigan Avenue.
Alton Road Planning Study >
GOING GREEN
Green Lodging Workshop
March 4, 1PM – 6PM
Miami Beach Convention Center A201-205
Learn how to make your establishment environmentally sustainable. geared towards hotel staff and management, the workshop is FREE and will include topics related to energy and water conservation, waste reduction and indoor air quality. Trade show also available. For more information, contact wandaortiz@miamibeachfl.gov.
MAJOR EVENTS HOSTED In our City
Expect traffic delays. While we recognize the inconveniences, please be assured that every effort is being made to minimize impacts to your neighborhoods.
The Food Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival
February 19 – 22: Various locations
GRAND TASTING: Beachfront between 10 – 13 streets
Call 5-1-1 for up-to-the-minute traffic reports throughout South Florida. Also listen to MB Radio 1670AM for weekly updates in Miami Beach. Miami Beach Weekly Traffic Reports >
FALL IN LOVE WITH THE ARTS IN FEBRUARY
Miami Beach residents enjoy a year-round romance with arts and culture, and February has more than ever to love. In addition to all of the exciting and innovative programming offered this month, Miami Beach residents and visitors can also enjoy four festivals offering a variety of visual arts, theater, dance, music and film.
Catch a glimpse of February’s cultural calendar. >
Child Safety Seat Inspections
Free on Wednesdays with Appointment
Miami Beach Fire Department joins the national effort to spread the message that every passenger must ride properly buckled up in a vehicle for every ride.
Get your child safety seats inspected. Click here to learn how to make an appointment that can save your family’s lives.
Drivers License on Wheels
Third Thursday of Each Month
Need to Renew, Replace or Obtain a Duplicate Florida Drivers License or ID Card?
Next visit:
March 19
9:30 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Miami Beach Police Department
1100 Washington Avenue
New In-Car Parking Meters Now Available
Residents Receive Discount at Parking Meters
Miami Beach joins the “i” revolution just in times for the holidays. The City is taking the hassle out of paying for public parking with the introduction of the iPark device. The smart high-tech parking meter stays in your car — no more fumbling for change or even getting out of the car to pay for parking. Read
Miami Beach residents will also receive a special rate on parking at meters when using the iPark.
User’s Guide >
Resident Agreement >
Residents with Perks
MIAMI BEACH RESIDENTS ONLY
Living in Miami Beach has its privileges. While some perks happen only one time, there are many on-going benefits available ONLY to Miami Beach residents. Check of the list of discounts and freebies. >
Fillmore Miami Beach
TICKET TUESDAYS
DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS & STUDENTS will be available on the third Tuesday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the box office only. Eligible seniors are required to bring a photo ID with proof of age (over 62) and residency (utility bill, etc.); students must bring a current Miami Beach public school ID. The tickets are first-come-first serve; only two tickets per resident, per performance. Schedule of Events at the Fillmore.
MIAMIBEACH RESIDENT PROGRAM
Tickets will be made available two days prior to public on sale. Limited availability.
ADVANCED TICKET SALES:
Selected shows will offer tickets to Miami Beach residents before they go on sale to the public. Best seats in the house. Go to www.miamibeachfl.gov , Click on Residents for a listing of events available. Click here >
Arts in the Parks FREE
Monthly Outdoor Events at a Miami Beach Park
Miami Beach kicks off the new season of Arts in the Parks with a full weekend of performances.
February 28, 4:00 p.m.
RUMBA! The Afro-Cuban Music and Dance Experience
North Shore Open Space Park
Collins Av + 81 Street
Click for more Arts in the Parks listings. >
TAG YOU’RE IT!
REPORT GRAFFITI
Together Against Graffiti, we can make the city a cleaner place. Please do your part and report graffiti. It’s easy! E-mail graffiti@miamibeachfl.gov or call 305.604.CITY (2489).
You can also go to the City’s website www.miamibeachfl.gov
Click Report > Graffiti.
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PEST ALERT
Are Your Ficus Hedges Balding?
The white fly, a non-native pest that is destroying foliage around town, could be affecting it. For more information on how to rid of the white fly, contact the City of Miami Beach Greenspace Management team at 305.673.7730 or click here for more.
CONDO WORKSHOPS
ATT: Residents, Boards, & Mgrs
Learn your rights, responsibilities and more of living in a condo association. List of FREE courses >
ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Learn how your government works in this 15-week fun-filled, interactive academy for Miami Beach residents. Classes start in March.
Join the over 300 graduates that have been enriched by this program since 2002.
Go to www.miamibeachfl.gov and click on Residents or call 305.673.7000, extension 6752, or E-mail cdefreze@miamibeachfl.gov
for more information
FREE Community Sing-Along
All Together Now
February 21, 11:30 AM
Miami Beach Library
227 22 Street
Families sing along with the Miami Children’s Chorus. No experience necessary. Free T-shirt for first 50 children. South Pointe Elementary School choir will also perform. For more info, go to www.miamichildrenschorus.org.
TWO WHEELING
BIKE MIAMI
Saturday, February 21
8:30 AM – Noon
Miami Beach will host a welcome booth to all bicyclists crossing the Venetian Cswy at Maurice Gibb Park. For more information, go to http://www.bike-miami.com/bikemiami/pages/.
Earth-Friendly Vehicles Get Discounted Parking Citywide
To the Front of the Line NEW INCENTIVES!
Pilot parking program for hybrid and ILEV vehicles for residents. Learn more.
List of qualified vehicles according the the state of Florida.
The public can purchase these discounted parking at the Parking Department, 309 23 Street. For more info, contact the Parking Department at 305.673.7505.
Bank on the Beach’s New Monopoly
LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION
The MONOPOLY Brand introduces the Miami and the Beaches Edition, showcasing an exceptional tour of the area’s beautiful landmarks and exciting attractions and businesses. Games are also available at several Miami Beach retailers such as Books & Books, Art Deco Welcome Center, and the Lincoln Theatre.
ORDER NOW… and be the first to receive this LIMITED COLLECTOR’S EDITION
COMMUNICATIONS CORNER
Winter Edition of MB
Mobility projects move forward. Community Survey 09 coming soon. New programs and facilities open. Landscaping has gone to the birds. Check it out online first.
Recreation Review
Get the latest information on recreation programs available for all ages and abilities.
CITYVISION
on MBTV-77 or ONLINE
Top questions of our City Codes, Ocean Rescue, Normandy Golf Course, and more.
Rewind
Playbacks of televised meetings have doubled. Meetings of the development boards can now be seen at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays throughout the month, in addition to the regular 9:00 p.m. playback times – daily except Wednesdays. Commission meetings replay at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays and at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays.
New Wave in Traffic Reports
Tune-in to MBRadio1670AM New Wave of Information For traffic and parking updates and other important information. Online traffic report.
Everyone Can Now Recycle During WasteFull Weekends
First Weekend of Every Month | MARCH 7 & 8 | 8AM – 8PM
In this new program during WasteFull Weekends (first weekend of the month), single-bin recycling is available at the North Beach dumpster location. Residents living in multi-family buildings can collect and take their recyclable trash (no sorting necessary) to the North Beach location, which also recycles electronics.
During WasteFull Weekends, you can also take your bulk trash to the two dumpster locations:
75 St + Dickens Avenue (North Beach) < RECYCLE HERE
6 ST + Meridian Avenue (South Beach)
Single-bin recycling is already available for residents living in single-family homes and buildings with eight units or less on the city service. Miami Beach curbside pick-up schedule for recycled materials is EVERY WEDNESDAY.
Residents living in multi-family buildings, you can also contact your waste hauler to initiate a recycling program for your building.
For more information on recycling, call 3-1-1 or 305.673.7616 or go to http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/publicworks/sanitation/scroll.aspx?id=27300 .
Keep Our City Clean
Illegal Dumping Enforced: Reward Posted
Protecting the environment is simply protecting the living space that surrounds us. The battle to protect our environment must involve a personal commitment from everyone. As illegal dumping continues to be a problem, especially in North Beach, the Miami Beach Police Department is offering a $250.00 reward to those who witness an illegal dumping incident in progress where the tip leads to an arrest.
To report illegal dumping, call 305.673.7901.
PRESS HERE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
Better Place and New Website Design – check it out!
Miami Beach customers can submit service requests and complaints online, 24/7, using Better Place.
Daily passport applications will still be processed at City Hall; however, now, at the City Clerk’s Office located on the first floor of City Hall. Click here for more information.
WiFi System is Not Available Yet – Further Testing Pending
Discounts for Miami Beach Residents
While waiting for WiFi Miami Beach to get “hot,” don’t miss out on the special purchase prices for PCs, laptops and other computer equipment offered to Miami Beach residents. The discounts are a result of the contract between IBM (Levono) and the City of Miami Beach to provide free citywide WiFi. Visit the Lenovo personal page for discounted prices.
Water Restrictions
Lawn watering: Twice a week
12:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and/or 5:00 p.m. – 11:59 p.m.
Odd street numbers: Wednesdays & Saturdays
Even street numbers: Thursdays & Sundays
Hand-watering with Hose/Shut-off Valve: 10 minutes on any day to save distressed or dying plants. Boat/Car Washing/Fountains/Pools: No restrictions at this time.
Click here for water conservation tips.
Go to miamidade.gov/wasd for more details on restrictions for commercial and others.
