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Read the latest city information below, which includes COVID-19 updates in the beginning, followed by general city news.
COVID-19 Updates
Message from the Mayor
View today's message from Mayor Dan Gelber below and read it in Spanish here.
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Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Feeding South Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution tomorrow, September 12.
Saturday, September 12
9 AM - 11 AM
2100 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL
The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Please remain in your car and open the trunk when it's your turn in line.
If you do not have a car and would like to qualify for food assistance, please call or register online. Phone: 305.604.CITY (2489) or www.miamibeachfl.gov/food
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COVID-19 & Antibody Testing
*UPDATE* Walk-Up Testing
The walk-up COVID-19 testing site located at the municipal parking lot 21 Street and Collins Avenue is relocating to 64 Street and Collins Avenue beginning Sunday, September 13. This site will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Once you check-in, you can return to your vehicle or move away from the mobile testing unit for your own protection and to ensure social distancing. There is no need to stand in a line, you will receive a text message advising when the nurse is ready for you.
Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site
The MBCC testing site is now offering drive-up and walk-up COVID-19 antigen tests (“rapid tests”). This test is a nasal swab test with results reported to the patient within 4 hours or less. It will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily or until the site reaches the maximum 350 daily allotted tests. More detailed information on the purpose and efficacy of the antigen test can be found on the CDC website.
Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests continue to be available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is available for ages 5 and up.
Visit our 'Testing' tab to view detailed information on all testing locations, including testing at the Hard Rock Stadium and homebound testing and further details.
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Mask Up Miami Beach
We urge everyone to wear a mask, continue practicing social distancing and meticulously wash hands regularly.
Reminder, Miami Beach Police and Code Compliance Officers are giving out $50 civil citations for anyone not wearing a facial covering while in a public place or space.
Free masks are being provided at all Miami-Dade Public Libraries.
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Get Ready! Hazardous Waste Drop-Off is Back
Need to safely dispose of your household hazardous chemicals and waste? Piles of paper and old mail stacking up? Help protect the environment and keep your home safe.
Bring your used oil, fertilizers, old paint, insecticides, batteries, electronics, piles of paper and more!
Sunday, September 13
8AM - 3PM
40 Street and Chase Avenue (Behind the bank)
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Historic Preservation Board Meeting
The Historic Preservation Board will meet Monday, September 14 at 9 a.m. virtually via Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88972120610 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 312.626.6799 or 888.475.4499 (toll free). The Webinar ID is 889 7212 0610. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
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Town Hall with Commissioner Meiner
Join Commissioner Steven Meiner on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 p.m. for a virtual Town Hall meeting. Discussions will include reimagining Ocean Drive, a Deauville update, a preview of the Wednesday, September 16 Commission Meeting and a Q&A with the Commissioner.
Tuesday, September 15
5:30 PM
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Commission Virtual Meeting
A Commission meeting is being held Wednesday, September 16 at 8:30 a.m. and will be televised on MBTV and streamed live on Facebook.
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How to provide spoken public comment during the City Commission Meeting: The public may provide spoken comment by dialing telephone 301.715.8592 or 877.475.4499 (Toll Free). The Webinar ID is 867 1780 2327#. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.
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Miami Beach Hall of Fame - EXTENDED
To recognize remarkable individuals that have made a lasting and significant impact on Miami Beach, the city is asking the public to nominate deserving individuals for the Miami Beach Hall of Fame. The nomination period has been extended and nominations will be accepted now through November 30, 2020.
Selected Miami Beach Hall of Fame recipients are celebrated in the permanent honor hall, located on the south concourse wall of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Inductees will be honored with a plaque listing their accomplishments and a special ceremony to celebrate their achievements.
Eligible individuals must have been either born in Miami Beach, made Miami Beach his/her place of residence or business and/or had a positive and lasting impact on the community. Please click here to access the online application system. Completed applications must be submitted in the online portal by November 30, 2020 at 11:59 PM.
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Countdown to Fill Out the Census
The U.S. Census Bureau will be sending an additional paper questionnaire to over 16.2 million households in low-responding census tracts. All mail packages are expected to arrive by September 15. This mailing is the last in a series of reminders the Census Bureau has mailed to non-responding households since mid-March urging them to respond.
Census takers are still visiting households that have not responded to the census to collect responses in person. Census takers may also visit households that have already responded as part of 2020 Census quality checks. Now, more than ever, it's important to get counted!
Are you a renter? View our 2020 Census Renters guide here.
The Census Bureau will END all counting on September 30.
Call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit my2020census.gov and make sure our community gets counted!
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Plasma Donation
As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment.
The University of Miami Health System is working with OneBlood to collect convalescent plasma to use for a potential treatment option for patients with COVID-19.
Who can participate in this study?
A donor must be over 18 years old, have confirmed COVID-19 documents by a laboratory test, or history suggestive of resolved COVID-19 like illness. Participants must also have complete resolution of symptoms at least 28 days before donation and not participated in any COVID vaccine trials for at least the past 12 months.
For more information on the donation process, contact Tom Tanner at 305.243.5621 or via email at ttanner@med.miami.edu
Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover. Click here to learn more on how you can donate today.
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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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