We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the latest news and updates below.
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North Beach Food Distribution
Commissioner David Richardson's office will host a drive-thru distribution in North Beach tomorrow, April 14.
Wednesday, April 14
9 AM - 11 AM
8700 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.
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COVID-19 Testing
Drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing continues on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. We encourage you to preregister for the walk-up site by clicking here.
Reminder, the drive-thru testing is now being offered by Nomi Health and will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The PCR test is completed with a swab of the throat that is administered by a health care professional. Each person in the vehicle can be tested, including children 5 years and older. No symptoms are required. Testing is done by appointment only and results will be provided by email or text within 24 hours.
Click here to make an appointment or call 786.746.7887 for more information.
Visit the city's Coronavirus website and select "Testing" from the list of menu items to view detailed testing information
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COVID-19 Vaccines
Miami-Dade County continues to work with hospitals and health care partners to vaccinate members of our community against COVID-19 as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Appointments can be made at miamidade.gov/vaccine. Spanish speakers can visit miamidade.gov/vacuna. Information is available on federal, state and other vaccination sites (CVS Health, Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Fresco y Mas, etc).
For updated information about where vaccines are currently available and to answer frequently asked questions about the vaccines, please click here and select "Vaccine Information" from the list.
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What to Expect After Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine |
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Click here to learn more on what you can expect post vaccination and click here on key things to know about the COVID-19 vaccines.
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FDOT Public Meeting
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing the design for a Bus-on-Shoulder project along SR 112/I-195/Julia Tuttle Causeway from east of SR 5/Biscayne Boulevard to SR 907/Alton Road, in Miami-Dade County.
Wednesday, April 14
6 PM to 7:30 PM
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Committee of the Whole Meeting: City Manager Candidate Interviews
There will be a Special Commission meeting hosted virtually on Thursday, April 15 at 3 p.m. via Zoom here: https://miamibeachfl-gov.zoom.us/j/81392857671. The meeting will be streamed live on MBTV Channel 660 on Atlantic Broadband or 99 on AT&T U-Verse.
How to provide spoken public comment during the meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 929.205.6099 or 888.475.4499 (toll free). The Webinar ID is 813 9285 7671. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
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#MBHistory with Miami Beach Youth Commissioners
Join the Miami Beach Youth Commissioners in their their third livestreamed segment of #MBHistory on Thursday, April 15, which will highlight the Hispanic community.
Thursday, April 15
4 PM
Or via phone: 301.715.8592
Webinar ID: 884 1429 1080
This is the third of five segments that will focus attention on the role of Blacks, Hispanics, Jews and members of the LGBTQ communities who contributed to making Miami Beach a global tourist destination and a model of diversity despite years of blatant intolerance.
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Culture Crawl
Every third Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Miami Beach will come alive with culture as various institutions and buildings open their doors to give you just a taste of what they have to offer as part of our Culture Crawl. From backstage tours, exhibition openings, and free film screenings in the park, there will be something for everyone.
Thursday, April 15
6 PM - 9 PM
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
The majority of the programming is accessible by foot and by bike, but we will also offer four dedicated free trolleys (the white ones) complete with Art Deco tour guides, that will drop you off and pick you up at our dedicated Culture Crawl stops – check out our monthly map to find your closest stop.
Start where you would like and explore at your own leisure! Click here to view full line-up of activations.
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MBPD Victims' Advocacy Virtual 5K
The Miami Beach Police Department is excited to announce a virtual 5K in support of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, April 18 - 24. Thanks to the grant from the National Association of VOCA Assistance Administrators (NAVAA), we are able to fund this event!
Please join us in support of crime victims by registering for the virtual 5K and participate no matter where you are on Saturday, April 24 or the week leading up to it.
Click here to register for the event, the first 300 registrants will receive a free shirt, which can be picked up in the lobby of the Miami Beach Police Department ,1100 Washington Avenue on Friday, April 16 or Saturday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Lace up your sneakers on Saturday, April 24 and snap some photos during your 5K to share with us online! Don't forget to use #NCVRW2021 and #yourMBPD when sharing the post.
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Spring Cleaning with Vice Mayor Gongora
Join Vice Mayor Michael Góngora as he hosts a Spring Cleaning beach event this Saturday, April 17 in partnership with Only in Dade, DJ Laz, Lucy Lopez, and Papa Keith! This event will feature beach trash removal, media activations, and local radio talent coming together for a great cause.
The beach clean up will be held at 12 Street and Ocean Drive, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Masks are required during the clean up.
Saturday, April 17
5:30 PM
12 Street and Ocean Drive
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Celebrate Earth Month!
You're invited to celebrate Mother Nature all month long! Take a look at upcoming events below, which are taking place both virtually and in-person in Miami Beach throughout the month of April.
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Free Mammogram Service
Commissioner Micky Steinberg has partnered with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman to provide free mammograms for low income women 40 to 60 years olds with no insurance. Please make an appointment by calling 305.856.4914 (LIGA)
Saturday, May 1
8 AM - 4 PM
North Shore Library | 7501 Collins Avenue
Due to COVID-19 we kindly request that you remain in your vehicle until your appointment. Call or text upon arrival at 305.856.8366.
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Parks & Rec Corner
Get moving with the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department with tai chi and pickle ball!
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Enjoy free yoga sessions after work throughout the week!
Mondays & Wednesdays at 6 PM
Collins Park | 2100 Collins Avenue
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6 PM
North Shore Park Bandshell | 7275 Collins Avenue
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Each Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. to start your morning right!
On the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month: Scott Rakow Youth Center | 2700 Sheridan Avenue
On the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month:
Stillwater Park | 8440 Hawthrone Avenue
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Get moving with African Dance & Drums classes.
North Shore Park Youth Center
2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at 11 AM
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Let your moves fly with Zumba.
North Shore Park
M/W/Th/F at 6:30 PM & Sat 9:30 AM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
Tues/Th at 10 AM
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Family Cooking Classes
The Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Common Threads has brought back family cooking classes!
These Sunday classes focus on family participation, healthy ingredient substitutions and convenient cost-saving recipes. Their goal is to teach families how to cook together and incorporate healthy habits at home, while maintaining their existing traditions.
Sessions are on going on select Sundays now through May with two time slots, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Scott Rakow Youth Center.
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Stay Informed
Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage at www.miamibeachfl.gov/coronavirus for the most up-to-date information, including important resources, impacts to city services and more.
Our city hotline at 305.604.CITY (2489) is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. You can also email your questions to MBCovid@miamibeachfl.gov. Or connect with us through social media via email, Nextdoor, Facebook, Twitter and via text message (text MBAlert to 888777).
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