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What is the 2020 Census?

Responding to the 2020 Census is our civic duty and affects the allocation of funding for our community’s public resources, how we plan for the future & our voice in government. This upcoming spring, the 2020 census questionnaire will arrive at your home. Click here to learn what the 2020 Census is, how data is used and secured, how it affects representation, and how you can complete it. Don't waive your right to be counted!

Upcoming News/Events

Miami Yacht Show Thursday, February 13 through Sunday, February 17 The 2020 Miami Yacht Show is taking place on the west end of the Venetian Causeway as of Thursday, February 13 until Monday, February 17, 2020. This five day event is being hosted at the 1 Herald Plaza; 1635 N Bayshore Drive, between the Sea Isle Marina and MacArthur Causeway. Please expect delays while commuting via the Venetian Causeway.

Palm View Study - Public Meeting Tuesday, February 18 5:30 PM - 7 PM City Hall Commission Chambers Join the City of Miami Beach for a community meeting on the Palm View Study. This study will evaluate the neighborhood to develop adaptation guidelines, including designs for short and long-term adaptation of buildings, strategies for urban landscape and streetscape within the city’s local historic districts.

Revitalizing North Beach Join the City of Miami Beach for a public meeting on the proposed community redevelopment agency (CRA) in North Beach. Learn how a CRA will benefit the North Beach community by funding important public projects related to transportation and mobility; infrastructure and resiliency; housing and historic preservation; and community revitalization. Tuesday, February 18 6:30 PM North Shore Youth Center, Community Room 501 72 Street

Ambient Entertainment Permit - Public Meeting Wednesday, February 19 10 AM North Shore Park Youth Center 501 72 Street 6 PM City Hall | Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor 1700 Convention Center Drive Local, qualifying restaurants will be allowed to provide indoor ambient entertainment that does not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of the community and cannot be heard outside the venue, while abiding with all existing City of Miami Beach noise ordinances. For more information, visit www.mbartsandculture.org/AEP

North Beach Bandshell Ribbon Cutting Thursday, February 20 5 PM North Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue Join the City of Miami Beach for a construction completion celebration! The North Beach Bandshell has a new canopy and we're excited to share this new, fun feature with our community.

Be Emergency Ready It's never too early to prepare for hurricane season. Learn the proper skills that can help you, your family and your neighbors in times of emergencies and disasters through FEMA's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. February 22, 29 and March 27 9 AM - 5 PM Flamingo Park PAL Building 999 11 Street *This course is offered as a series of three 8-hour classes. Completion of all 24 hours is necessary to obtain certification. To register, call 305.673.7736 or e-mail DEM@miamibeachfl.gov

Neighborhood Leadership Academy Would you like to be an empowered community leader? Add NLA to your resume! The City of Miami Beach's Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) builds community by educating neighbors about various city functions and equips them with leadership skills to become effective neighborhood leaders. The next session begins on Monday, February 24. To register, email Kevin Pulido at kevinpulido@miamibeachfl.gov

No Place For Hate Please join us as Miami Beach Senior High, Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School, Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary, North Beach Elementary, Biscayne Beach Elementary, Miami Beach Fienberg Fsher K-8, Treasure Island Elementary and Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center earn the respected Anti-Defamation League's No Place for Hate designation for their efforts to combat bullying in our public schools. Thursday, March 12 6 PM North Shore Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue

Kite Boarding 101 Do you know the do's and don'ts of kite boarding on Miami Beach? Visit www.miamibeachfl.gov/ocean-rescue to learn how to safely enjoy kite boarding, how to apply for a permit and where to kite board!

Arts & Culture in Your Backyard

Miami Motel Stories The critically acclaimed real-time immersive theatre experience telling the history of Miami neighborhoods in motels and hotels is coming to North Beach! With four storylines you can fully immerse yourself, the show is currently open!  Pre-sale tickets are now available here.

GroundUP Music Festival The GroundUP Music Festival is artist-centric and attendee-focused. With two performance stages, but no overlapping sets, masterclasses/artist talks in the Grove and on the beach, and spectacular digs in the premium VIP & Artists’ Skylounge, the festival has been designed as an optimal experience for both artist and audience. Click here for more information about the festival happening through this weekend at the North Beach Bandshell and to purchase tickets.

Culture Crawl Thursday, February 20 6 PM - 9 PM The City of Miami Beach is working alongside some of the world’s best cultural institutions to provide a night of free, unique and unforgettable experiences. Every third Thursday of the month, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 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.

South Beach Wine & Food Festival The 19th Annual Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) is almost here! To purchase tickets to available events, please visit sobewff.org.

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