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May 19, 2025

— The Michelangelo Immersive runs from May 21 to July 12 on Lincoln Road —

Miami Beach, FL –If you can’t make it to the Vatican this spring, Miami Beach visitors will be able to experience the next best thing — a 360-degree digital reproduction of the Sistine Chapel on iconic Lincoln Road. The Michelangelo Immersive runs from May 21 to July 12 at 1212 Lincoln Road.

Presented by Premier X Group, Michelangelo Immersive combines classical art with modern technology across a series of interactive rooms. Life-size reproductions of David, Pietà, Moses and Bacchus are illuminated with dynamic lighting and digital detail, highlighting the artistry and emotion in Michelangelo’s sculptural work. A central feature of the exhibition is a large-scale digital recreation of the Sistine Chapel, where projections of “The Creation of Adam,” “The Last Judgment” and other frescoes are displayed in high resolution.

“Michelangelo’s timeless work reflects the intersection of faith and creativity,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “It’s meaningful to welcome this immersive experience to Miami Beach, where residents and visitors of all backgrounds can engage with one of history’s most iconic artistic achievements in an inspiring way.”

“With the eyes of the world now turned to Rome following the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the timing of this exhibit feels almost poetic, as the artwork adorning the Sistine Chapel ceiling is recreated right here on Lincoln Road. We’re bringing one of history’s greatest masterpieces to life at the very moment the world is reflecting on its spiritual and cultural legacy,” shared Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, who has championed the exhibit. “This is the crown jewel of our pop-up permit program and the result of months of hard work. Hosting the Michelangelo Immersive Experience marks a bold new chapter for Miami Beach as a global arts and culture destination. We’re welcoming a world-class exhibit and setting the stage for a more vibrant and culturally rich city.”

The commissioner recently sponsored a legislative change that makes it easier for pop-up events like the Michelangelo Immersive to gain city approval. The legislation extends Miami Beach pop-up permits up to a full year and allows pop-up bars and restaurants to occupy vacant spaces that had been used by similar businesses in the past.

Additional elements of Michelangelo Immersive include educational programming, guided storytelling and a retail boutique featuring themed books and collectibles. Whether new to Michelangelo or familiar with his legacy, the exhibition invites visitors to engage with his work in an accessible, modern format that emphasizes both historical context and creative expression.

We’re thrilled to bring the Michelangelo Immersive to Miami Beach, offering locals and visitors a unique opportunity to experience the genius of the Renaissance in an entirely new way — right here on Lincoln Road,” added Johanna Guttmann of Premier Exhibitions Group, LLC. “It’s a celebration of art, history, and innovation that’s both inspiring and accessible for all ages.”

The City of Miami Beach has 25 pairs of complimentary tickets to give away to residents who visit the first-floor Miami Beach Customer Service Center at 1755 Meridian Ave. Residents can obtain up to two tickets per household and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis starting on Monday, May 19 while supplies last. The center is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.). Residents can also sign up for one of five guided tours that can each accommodate up to 30 guests by visiting www.miamibeachfl.gov/michelangelo.

Tickets cost $25 for visitors 13 and older and $17 for children 12 and under. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

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May 13, 2025

— New 800-Room Flagship Property to Redefine the Meetings Experience in the Heart of the Convention District —

Miami Beach, FL – A bold new chapter in meetings and conventions begins today, as civic leaders, developers, and hospitality executives officially broke ground on Grand Hyatt Miami Beach — a transformative 800-room hotel that will be directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). The project marks a milestone moment not only for Miami Beach, but for the region as a whole, reinforcing the destination’s commitment to strengthening its global appeal for business events, conferences, and incentive travel.

Spearheaded in collaboration with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), and the adjacent Miami Beach Convention Center, the hotel will serve as a cornerstone for the region’s meetings and conventions strategy, providing updated infrastructure that enhances access, elevates the delegate experience, and drives long-term economic impact in the Greater Miami area.

“Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is a major investment in our city’s future — bringing jobs, quality year-round tourism, and long-term economic growth,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “Miami Beach remains a sought-after destination for its beauty and growing reputation as a safe, strong, and sophisticated city. This groundbreaking is further evidence that investor confidence in Miami Beach has never been higher.”

Expected to open in late 2027, Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is being developed by Terra and Turnberry and will operate under the Hyatt Hotels Corporation flag. Strategically located in the heart of Miami Beach—just two blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and directly connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center—the hotel will serve as a powerful new asset in enhancing the destination’s appeal for meetings and conventions. Once open, it will be actively promoted as part of the region’s robust portfolio of world-class venues, helping to attract even more high-profile events to Greater Miami and Miami Beach.

“This is a defining moment for our convention and trade show eco system,” said David Whitaker, President & CEO of the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). “Grand Hyatt Miami Beach will further strengthen our ability to compete for premier meetings, trade shows and conventions by offering a level of integration and convenience that meeting planners increasingly value. With direct access to our state-of-the-art Miami Beach Convention Center and the vibrant energy of Miami Beach just steps away, this hotel adds an exciting new dimension to the experience we offer.”

Located at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive, the 17-story hotel was designed by world-renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica. It will include:

800 guest rooms, including 52 luxury suites with views of Miami Beach
Four floors of dedicated meeting and ballroom space to complement the MBCC
A climate-controlled skybridge connecting guests directly to the convention center
Rooftop resort-style pool deck, signature restaurant, bar and retail
Pedestrian promenades, bike-sharing stations, and improved transit access

“The groundbreaking of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach marks a pivotal milestone in the transformation of the Convention Center District,” said the project’s developers, Terra CEO David Martin and Turnberry Chairman and CEO Jackie Soffer. “It fulfills a vision years in the making – an iconic, connected hotel that serves the meetings industry while strengthening the local economy and community. We’re proud to bring this landmark project to life in partnership with the world-renowned Hyatt brand.”

The hotel will help activate a more walkable Convention Center District, while offering guests direct access to Lincoln Road’s shopping, dining, and arts scene. Surrounded by premier cultural and lifestyle assets—including The Bass Museum, Miami City Ballet, SoundScape Park, and the New World Symphony — the district offers attendees a dynamic blend of business and leisure. The area is also home to world-renowned restaurants, including Michelin-recognized dining, and state-of-the-art entertainment venues, making it an ideal destination for both daytime programming and evening experiences.

“The addition of Grand Hyatt Miami Beach directly connected to our world-class convention center further propels the city into the premier league for global meetings, events, trade shows, and conventions. This groundbreaking is truly transformative for the MBCC, our entire campus and the destination,” added Freddie Peterson, General Manager of Miami Beach Convention Center, representing Oak View Group. “With a $640 million newly reimagined MBCC and a $600 million investment in the Grand Hyatt, we are further elevating our commitment to excellence, delivering exceptional events, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. This will truly unlock larger business opportunities that were previously out of reach due to the lack of an attached hotel, driving substantial growth and prosperity for all.”

To track the hotel’s progress, a live camera feed is now available for industry stakeholders, clients, and media to watch construction in real time: www.MiamiBeachHQHotel.com.

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May 15, 2025

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Miami Beach, FL – Memorial Day weekend soars into Miami Beach as the exhilarating Hyundai Air & Sea Show returns on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, 2025. Witness breathtaking aerobatic maneuvers by the brave men and women who proudly serve our country, showcasing their skill and dedication in this patriotic spectacle.

“The soaring fighter jets in the skies above Miami Beach are an incredible display of strength and skill reminding us of the courage and sacrifice of our brave Armed Forces,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “These graceful and powerful aircraft are a symbol of the freedom we cherish and the heroes who protect it. It’s an honor to welcome back the Hyundai Air & Sea Show for its eighth year.”

Thousands of people are expected to head to the city’s famous beaches, hotels and restaurants over the holiday weekend as the city implements a comprehensive and coordinated major events plan to ensure the safety and enjoyment of residents and visitors.

The Memorial Day weekend event lineup is as follows:

Hyundai Air & Sea Show | Sat, May 24 and Sun, May 25 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Beachfront between 1 and 21 streets

The Hyundai Air & Sea Show® is not just an event; it's an experience. As one of the largest gatherings of military equipment in the country, attendees will be treated to a spectacle of epic proportions. From United States military aerial demonstrations, Cigarette offshore powerboat racing exhibitions, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Drug Interdiction exercises and military parachute team demonstrations, there's something for everyone at this family-friendly event. Free public viewing of the show can be enjoyed between 1 and 21 streets. Full event details, schedules, and livestream coverage can be found at www.usasalute.com.

Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village | Sat, May 24 and Sun, May 25 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Lummus Park between 10 and 15 streets
Free to the public and spanning five city blocks, the Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village showcases the five branches of the Armed Forces with interactive military equipment — tanks, helicopters, rifle range, tactical gear, and simulators as well as corporate activations including the Monster Energy Motocross Action Zone, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone, extreme sports, music, the Mission BBQ food court and more. The FPL Patriot Display Village is visited by over 25,000 patrons each day. Full event details, schedules, and livestream coverage can be found at www.usasalute.com.

Hyundai Air & Sea Show Action Zone

Located alongside Ocean Drive between 11 and 14 streets, the Monster Energy Motocross Action Zone is a part of the Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village that showcases one-of-a-kind, action-packed motocross performances by Monster Energy Motocross featuring Keith Sayer’s FMX (freestyle motocross) demonstration team. Full event details, schedules, and livestream coverage can be found at www.usasalute.com.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone

The Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Kids Zone is located in the Florida Power & Light Patriot Display Village where kids of all ages will find a stay fit, aviation-themed fun zone with a rock climbing wall, Miami Children’s Museum, F-18 photo opportunity, bungee jumping, inflatables, paintless paintball area and much more! Full event details, schedules, and livestream coverage can be found at www.usasalute.com.

City of Miami Beach Kids Fun Zone

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Sat, May 24 and Sun, May 25 | Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 12 and 13 streets

Children and their parents can participate in themed arts and crafts, lawn games, an Imagination Playground and the opportunity to write letters to our service members.

Boot Camp in Paradise: WWII in Miami Beach Exhibition

Sunrise to Sunset | Sat, May 24 through Mon, May 25 | Ocean Drive and Lummus Park between 11 and 12 streets

This free, outdoor exhibition features over 150 photographs and printed materials from 1942-1945, highlighting a time when Miami Beach became a vital training ground for over 600,000 U.S. troops preparing for World War II.

Memorial Day Commemoration at Miami Beach Police Headquarters
10 a.m. | Mon, May 26 | Miami Beach Police Headquarters, 1100 Washington Ave.

The City of Miami Beach, in partnership with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars 3559 Miami Beach Post, pays tribute to the memory of the men and women who fought and died for freedom with a wreath-laying ceremony and 21-gun salute this Memorial Day. The ceremony will take place at the War Memorial Cenotaph in front of Miami Beach Police Headquarters.

Traffic Information

Protected residential zones for the Flamingo Park and South of Fifth neighborhoods will be in place each evening from 6 p.m. through 5 a.m. on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 with barricades in place to restrict cut-through traffic in these residential areas. Flamingo Park and South of Fifth residents are encouraged to use Alton Road to enter and exit their neighborhood. There will be enhanced police presence in other surrounding neighborhoods.

The Police Department will utilize and deploy fixed and mobile License Plate Readers (LPRs) throughout the city along with an LPR detail on the 5 Street corridor on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. the following day.

Additionally, the city’s traffic monitoring and management contractor will monitor major thoroughfares to detect incidents creating congestion based on available resources and equipment, including existing closed-circuit television and portable cameras in the city, the WAZE mobile application, portable variable message signs for traffic/event messaging, and modifications to traffic signal timing as needed to manage congestion. Traffic Monitors will operate 18 hours a day, from 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day, from Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25.

During hours when the traffic mitigation plan is in place, the Miami Beach Trolley will be enhanced and Miami-Dade County transit services will operate normally. The Transit App will be updated as needed to reflect service changes and important updates.

Parking Information
Effective Friday, May 23 at 9 p.m. through Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m., a high-impact flat parking rate of $30 per vehicle for nonresidents and $15 for residents will be imposed at all city parking garages in the Entertainment District. This includes parking garages at 7 Street and Collins Avenue, 12 Street and Washington Avenue, 13 Street and Collins Avenue as well as the Anchor Garage on 16 Street.

To view the list of municipal garages where visitors and resident can park and ride from, click here.
There are numerous ways to get around Miami Beach on public transportation once you arrive, including free Miami Beach trolleys and Citi Bike.

Free Parking Shuttles and Enhanced Miami Beach Trolley Service

The city will provide free shuttle service to and from two designated event parking garage locations. Please look for the special parking shuttle identification signs prior to boarding. Parking shuttles will operate on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at intervals of approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

Designated free shuttle pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows:

42 Street garage: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #219 at Sheridan Avenue and 41 Street.
17 Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, and the City Hall garages: shuttle bus will serve trolley stop #200 at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive.

All passengers using the free shuttle service will be dropped off at trolley stop #106 located on the west side of Washington Avenue between 11 and 12 streets. Passengers should use this stop for their ride back to the parking garages.

Alternatively, passengers can use the free Miami Beach Trolley service which will operate on an enhanced schedule, with two additional vehicles operating on the South Beach Loop and two additional vehicles assigned to the Collins Express Trolley to achieve an average service frequency of 13 to 15 minutes on both routes. The enhanced trolley service will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 24 through Sunday, May 25. Outside of the enhanced service, the Miami Beach Trolley will operate regular hours and service frequency.

Monument Island Closed to Boaters

The city will close Flagler Monument Island to boaters over Memorial Day weekend due to a history of some boaters leaving significant litter behind. The uninhabited island will close starting on Friday, May 23 at 6 a.m. and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27.

Staffing & Preparations

Miami Beach Police will be working 10-hour overlapping shifts with an Alpha/Bravo staffing configuration. Several local, state and federal law enforcement partners will be assisting MBPD with public safety, including, but not limited to, the Florida Highway Patrol, Miami-Dade County Police and Miami-Dade Schools Police. Miami Beach Fire, Ocean Rescue, Code Compliance, Parking, Public Works, Sanitation, and Parks and Recreation will also have significantly enhanced staffing throughout the weekend.

Goodwill Ambassadors wearing branded pink T-shirts will be positioned throughout the Entertainment District to answer visitor questions while serving as liaisons to the Police Department.

High-Impact and Other Measures

The following high-impact measures will be in effect at 8 p.m. Friday, May 23 through 8 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2025 within the designated high-impact zone including along the public beach; the mixed-use entertainment (MXE) district and that portion of the CD-2 commercial, medium-intensity district between Pennsylvania Avenue and Collins Court from 5 to 16 streets:

Local access restrictions will be enforced on some city streets to limit traffic routes and improve mobility for residents and business patrons.
The issuance of business tax receipts will be suspended to promoters of any dance or entertainment events to be held at alcoholic beverage establishments in the MXE and CD-2 districts.
Flat parking rate of $30 for non-residents and $15 for residents.
The suspension and closure of business entities renting or leasing certain vehicles — including golf carts, low-speed vehicles, autocycles, motorized scooters, mopeds, motorcycles powered by motors of 50cc or less and motorized bicycles during the aforementioned timeframe.

The following additional high-impact and other measures may be imposed as necessary:

Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects may be prohibited on public beaches.

For updated information on Memorial Day weekend, visit www.ourcitymb.com.

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May 13, 2025

As the only hotel connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center, the property will dramatically increase the city’s ability to attract major national and international conventions.

Miami Beach, FL – WHAT: The City of Miami Beach will join Miami-based developers Terra and Turnberry, executives from Hyatt and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, along with civic and community leaders, to break ground on Grand Hyatt Miami Beach – a transformative 800-room hotel connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Located at 17 Street and Convention Center Drive, the 17-story hotel will feature 12 floors of guest rooms, including 52 suites with sweeping views of Miami Beach, and four floors of meeting and ballroom space designed to complement the Convention Center’s programming. Designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, the hotel will offer resort-style amenities and serve as a key catalyst for Miami Beach’s evolution into a premier destination for national and international conventions, meetings and events.

Upon completion in late 2027, the development will feature new public spaces, pedestrian promenades, bike-sharing stations, and improved connectivity to public transit advancing Miami Beach’s broader goals for sustainability and resilience, while offering convenient access to the nearby Lincoln Road district.

WHEN: Friday, May 16 from 9-11:30 a.m.

*Ceremony to begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: 1701 Convention Center Drive, Entry via Gate 1 on 17 Street

PARKING:

No parking onsite. Guests may park at: G5 Parking Garage: 640 17 Street Miami Beach, FL

*Closed-toe flat shoes are required for all attendees due to site conditions

SPEAKERS:

Steven Meiner, Mayor, City of Miami Beach
Daniella Levine-Cava, Mayor, Miami-Dade County
David Martin, CEO, Terra
Jackie Soffer, Chairman & CEO, Turnberry
Pete Sears, Group President, Americas, Hyatt
David Whitaker, President & CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

WHY:

The groundbreaking marks a major milestone for a project that has been years in the making. Overwhelmingly approved by Miami Beach voters in 2018 and backed by $392 million in construction financing from TYKO Capital – the largest loan for a standalone hotel in Miami in over a decade – Grand Hyatt Miami Beach is set to elevate the city’s hospitality infrastructure and economic vitality.

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May 13, 2025

As the only hotel connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center, the property will dramatically increase the city’s ability to attract major national and international conventions.

WHEN: Friday, May 16 from 9-11:30 a.m.

*Ceremony to begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: 1701 Convention Center Drive, Entry via Gate 1 on 17 Street

PARKING:

No parking onsite. Guests may park at: G5 Parking Garage: 640 17 Street Miami Beach, FL

*Closed-toe flat shoes are required for all attendees due to site conditions

SPEAKERS:

Steven Meiner, Mayor, City of Miami Beach
Daniella Levine-Cava, Mayor, Miami-Dade County
David Martin, CEO, Terra
Jackie Soffer, Chairman & CEO, Turnberry
Pete Sears, Group President, Americas, Hyatt
David Whitaker, President & CEO, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

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May 1, 2025

— The Text Before Tow program is set to commence on May 12 —

Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach is soon offering a new perk for residents who register their vehicles with the city’s Parking Department with the launch of Text Before Tow. Starting May 12, the program will send registered residents a 15-minute warning text in the event their vehicle is about to be towed.

“This is a smart, resident-focused approach,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “With a little grace period, we could potentially spare our residents the frustrations of getting towed.”

No text notifications will be issued to those vehicles parked in a freight loading zones nor during life safety violations, such as vehicles parked in fire lanes, blocking travel lanes or occupying disabled parking spaces. To prevent misuse, residents will receive a one-time notification per citation.

“Too many Miami Beach residents return to find their car towed — without ever having had the chance to correct the issue,” said Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez. “This is frustrating, costly, and, in many cases avoidable. The goal of our parking enforcement should be compliance, not punishment. By simply sending a text message and providing a 15-minute grace period, we can potentially achieve parking compliance faster, while saving residents from unnecessary costs and inconvenience.”

Although the program doesn’t commence until next month, residents who have not yet registered for their “Residential Parking Permits and Discounts” with the city, can enroll at any time to not only join the Text Before Tow program, but also enjoy parking discounts. Registration can be done online at register.miamibeachparking.com or in-person by visiting the Miami Beach Customer Service Center (1755 Meridian Ave, 1^st floor) with a photo ID, vehicle registration and proof of residency e.g., utility bill.

As a reminder, if residents are already enrolled in the Residential Parking Permits and Discounts Programs — they are automatically registered for the Text Before Tow program with the mobile number provided when the vehicle was registered with the city.

Miami Beach residents should visit register.miamibeachparking.com for more information or parking.miamibeachfl.gov/portal/ to make any necessary updates to their current accounts.

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May 1, 2025

— The two-story art deco structure designed by Robert Taylor in 1934 now sports a fresh new pastel look —

Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach’s historic Ocean Rescue Headquarters building has gotten a paint refresh with hues of lavender and blue inspired by the color palette developed for the city’s Art Deco District by the late Leonard Horowitz. The work was carried out under the supervision of noted British designer Barbara Hulanicki.

With its porthole windows and prominent nautical-themed overhang, the Ocean Rescue building was the first to participate in the city’s newly launched Art Deco Painting Incentive Program, which provides incentives for property owners and tenants to refresh historic art deco properties with the pastel color palette developed by Horowitz, a furniture designer from New York who created window displays for Bloomingdale’s and studied architecture. Located at 1001 Ocean Drive in the heart of the city’s Art Deco District, the Ocean Rescue building had previously been white.

“This isn’t just preservation—it’s legacy,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “Art Deco architecture is one of the jewels of Miami Beach, and protecting it means defending the identity that sets us apart from other cities in the world."

With more than 800 designated contributing buildings, the city’s Art Deco District represents the largest concentration of art deco buildings in the United States and one of the largest in the world. April marked the 100^th anniversary of the start of the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris where art deco was introduced to the world.

The Art Deco Painting Incentive Program provides matching grants to property owners who want to help iconic art deco buildings to the next level.

“Working with Barbara Hulanicki has been the experience of a lifetime,” shared Miami Beach Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez, who sponsored the incentive that covers up to 50% of eligible project costs with a maximum of $20,000 per property.

“This purple lifeguard headquarters is the first in a series of buildings that will be transformed through Barbara’s visionary touch,” added Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez. “If this vibrant station is any indication, the Art Deco buildings of Miami Beach are about to truly pop. We are showing the world that Miami Beach not only preserves its Art Deco heritage — we celebrate it with pride and color!

The Art Deco District is generally located between 6 Street in South Beach through 23 Street between Lenox Avenue and the ocean.

“I love Leonard. He's such a hero of mine,” said Hulanicki of Horowitz. “He's left a huge mood here. It's very gentle with huge love for the period.”

With an inaugural budget allocation of $88,000, the painting program is expected to fund at least four projects in its first year. For more information on the program, visit mbbiz.com.

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April 30, 2025

— Being recognized out of 150 certified open water lifeguard organizations in the nation —

Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach Fire Department’s Ocean Rescue Division (MBOR) has received a national award for outstanding achievement in lifesaving from the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA). The national nonprofit association of beach lifeguards and open water rescue organizations presented the city with the National Award for Professional Achievement, which is given to agencies that have demonstrated a range of achievements that advance the lifesaving profession through the use of equipment, certifications, standards, regulations or any other related area highlighting leadership, innovation and commitment to public safety.

“I couldn’t be prouder of our Ocean Rescue Division,” said Miami Beach Fire Chief Digna Abello. “The division not only works hard to save lives, but also sets a high standard for other ocean rescue organizations to follow throughout the country.”

Key innovations that contributed to the recognition include the development of an in-house mobile emergency medical services and basic life support protocols app, the creation of a beach conditions website integrated with live beach cams as well as the division’s regular updates to training and standard operating procedures. Miami Beach is currently the only ocean rescue agency in the nation with its own mobile app for lifeguard protocols.

“This national recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication and professionalism our lifeguards bring to the beach every single day,” added Ocean Rescue Chief Jason Casanova.

The USLA works to reduce drowning and aquatic injuries in the United States through public education, the development of national training standards and the promotion of best practices. USLA certifies lifeguard agencies that meet national standards. Miami Beach is one of only 37 certified agencies in Florida.

Last year, MBOR performed 577 ocean rescues — saving over 800 lives. In addition, they responded to more than 96,000 minor medical calls for service and 600 major medical calls.

The division also conducted over 759,000 preventive actions and 510,000 beach enforcements. Ocean Rescue has 97 full-time lifeguards and 30 part-time lifeguards. More than 90% of all city lifeguards are certified as Emergency Medical Technicians — ensuring a high level of medical readiness and professionalism at all times.

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April 29, 2025

— By the Arts & Business Council of Miami —

Miami Beach, FL – The Arts & Business Council of Miami has presented Miami Beach Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt with the Elected Official of the Year Award in the municipal category due to her staunch dedication to public service, historic preservation and the arts. The award is presented each year to an elected official from a city or municipality that provides lasting support for the arts and a positive voice on issues important to the cultural community.

"While I am honored by this recognition, I am more excited about the impact that continued funding of our world-class arts and cultural institutions has, from the economic benefits to the city of Miami Beach, to the ensuring of access to art, music, theater, and more for our students, families, visitors and residents,” shared Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt. “It just takes on interaction to open hearts and minds, which is why this work matters more than ever.”

Bhatt has spent years advocating for Miami Beach residents and working to preserve the city’s unique character and enhance cultural accessibility. In 2024, when the State of Florida’s arts budget was vetoed and resulted in the loss of state funding for nonprofit cultural organizations, Bhatt spearheaded a City of Miami Beach initiative to help secure nearly $1 million to sustain the city’s arts and cultural organizations.

“This bold move underscored her commitment to safeguarding the city’s creative economy and artistic vibrancy,” said Arts & Business Council of Miami Executive Director Renee Pesci. “She is a leader whose dedication to the arts and community will leave a lasting legacy. For her extraordinary impact and outstanding support of the cultural community, we proudly recognize Commissioner Bhatt.”

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April 28, 2025

—The material will serve as an educational resource for residents and visitors —

Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach has launched new website content that highlights the three predominant architectural styles found throughout the city — art deco, postwar Miami modern and Mediterranean revival. The launch coincides with the 100^th anniversary of the 1925 International Exposition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris where art deco was introduced to the world before arriving in Miami Beach fewer than 10 years later.

“Miami Beach is a living museum of architectural innovation and history,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “This new online resource gives residents and visitors a deeper appreciation for the design legacy that makes our city one of the most visually iconic destinations in the world.”

The new content at www.miamibeachfl.gov/architecture is intended to serve as an educational resource for the city’s 80,000 residents and millions of visitors who travel to Miami Beach each year for recreation or business.

“We are fortunate to have 800 designated contributing buildings in the city’s Art Deco District,” shared Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez. “This represents the largest concentration of Art Deco buildings in the United States and stands as a point of pride for our community.”

“Every porthole window, pastel color, and neon glow is part of the soul of Miami Beach,” Fernandez added. “These buildings aren’t just historic — they’re deeply personal to me and to so many of us who grew up here, live here, and love this city. With this new website, we’re not just preserving architecture — we’re sharing our story with the world.”

Next month, the Office of the Mayor and City Commission will unveil the “100 Years of Art Deco: A World Celebration” exhibition that will feature more than 100 art-deco-inspired images from across the globe on weatherproof displays along Ocean Drive between 11 and 12 streets in a space known as Galería Ocean Drive. For more information, visit https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/galeria/.

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May 19, 2025

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May 1, 2025

— The two-story art deco structure designed by Robert Taylor in 1934 now sports a fresh new pastel look —

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April 30, 2025

— Being recognized out of 150 certified open water lifeguard organizations in the nation —

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April 29, 2025

— By the Arts & Business Council of Miami —

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April 28, 2025

—The material will serve as an educational resource for residents and visitors —

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