83° 
News
2019 Miami-Dade County Mom & Pop Small Business Grant Program
Small business owners in Miami-Dade's District 4 and District 5 are invited to apply for the annual Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program. Applicants may be eligible to receive up to $5,000, depending on the number of applicants, which can be used for purchasing equipment, supplies, inventory, commercials liability insurance, security systems, advertising and marketing and making minor renovations. Applications will be accepted February 4 through February 22, 2019.
Read More
City of Miami Beach to Conduct 2019 Community Survey
Starting this week through the end of February, the City of Miami Beach will be reaching out to hundreds of residents and business to obtain their feedback on a wide range of Miami Beach government-related services for their 2019 Community Survey.
Read More
City of Miami Beach Commission Brings Back the Joy
This evening, the Miami Beach City Commission appointed former Commissioner Joy Malakoff to the vacant Group IV commission seat.
Read More
Miami Beach Vows to be a City of Compassion
At the January 16 Commission meeting, Vice Mayor Michael Góngora introduced a discussion item for the City of Miami Beach to become a City of Compassion. The principle of compassion lies at the heart of all religious, ethical and spiritual traditions, calling us to treat all others as we wish to be treated ourselves. The Charter for Compassion’s mission is rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion has the ability to break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries.
Read More
Miami Beach Cultural Institutions Take Center Stage in Public School Curriculum
Beginning this month, thousands of Miami Beach public school children will discover the science of gravity by studying a ballerina’s graceful performance or learn the complexities of coding in the context of measurements of music. Students will be taught music by some of the world’s greatest young musicians and learn art from museum scholars and curators.
Read More
Nominate a Miami Beach Woman Worth Knowing
The Miami Beach Commission for Women is accepting nominations for the 2019 Women Worth Knowing awards. This year, the Committee would like to recognize four women who help others. Nominees shall have lived or worked in Miami Beach for a minimum of five consecutive years. The deadline to receive nominations is Friday, February 1, 2019.
Read More
City of Miami Beach Appoints New Tourism & Culture Director
Today, the Mayor & Commission unanimously appointed Matt Kenny as the City’s new Tourism and Culture Director. With over a decade of professional and management experience in various positions related to tourism, special events and culture, Kenny has worked in a variety of capacities — managing budgets for over 15 years and negotiating contracts with various parties, including AEG and Live Nation.
Read More
Miami Beach Takes Stand Against Airbnb and Alongside Israel
As a leader amongst local government in fostering equality, the City of Miami Beach has a long history of condemning discrimination and anti-Semitism. In response to Airbnb’s recent decision to remove all rental listings in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the City of Miami Beach has joined the Village of Bal Harbour, the Town of Surfside and the City of Miami in urging the online platform to rescind its discriminatory action.
Read More
Miami Beach Launches Engagement Toolbox
Serving as the ultimate municipal encyclopedia, the City has launched an Engagement Toolbox webpage — featuring all of the resources residents can utilize to stay informed and involved.
Read More
Miami Beach’s Cultural Institutions to Cover Admission Cost for Affected Federal Employees and their Families
As federal employees across the nation feel the effects of the government shutdown, Miami Beach’s cultural institutions are rolling out the welcome mat.
Read More
