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Tomorrow: 4th Annual Youth Music Festival

The City of Miami Beach and the Rhythm Foundation are proud to announce 12 youth performers have been selected to perform at the North Beach Bandshell Stage and eight artists to perform on the Acoustic Garden Stage tomorrow, February 29, 2020 as part of the fourth annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival. The festival will begin at 3 p.m. and culminate with a performance by headliner South Florida band FOOM! Click here to share the event with friends on Facebook.

Early Voting Locations in Miami Beach

Early Voting for the Presidential Preference Primary Election will take place from March 2 through March 15, 2020. During Early Voting, you may vote at any of the Miami-Dade County Early Voting sites, including the two sites located within the City of Miami Beach: Miami Beach City Hall 1700 Convention Center Drive First Floor Conference Room Miami Beach FL, 33141 North Shore Branch Library 7501 Collins Avenue Program Room Miami Beach FL, 33139 Polling times are as follows: March 2 through March 6 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 through March 8 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 9 through March 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 14 through March 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional Early Voting sites in Miami-Dade County click here. The Presidential Preference Primary Election will take place on March 17, 2020 and voters must cast their ballot at the polling location printed on their Voters’ Registration Card on that day.

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 and our voice in government. This 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

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 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

305 Half Marathon & 5K This Sunday, March 1, the 305 Half Marathon & 5K will race through Miami Beach. The race will begin at 6:15 a.m. at Ocean Drive at 12 Street. Runners then proceed north to go out over the eastbound lanes of the Julia Tuttle Causeway clearing this section by 8:15 a.m. All of the participants will be off the remaining sections of the course by 10 a.m. for the reopening of the roads. Traffic will be managed by the Miami Beach Police Department who will assist traffic through intersections in between gaps of runner packs. Please plan ahead for some short delays. Click here to view race route and additional information.

Better Bus Project Stop by the Miami Beach Regional Library on Tuesday, March 3 to learn about the draft new bus network for the Better Bus Project! The new network will drastically improve service, connect more residents to more opportunities, and integrate trolley services in the City of Miami and Miami Beach for the first time. RSVP here. Tuesday, March 3 5 PM - 7 PM Miami Beach Regional Library 227 22 Street Miami Beach, FL 33139

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!

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

Night Sky Stargazing Enjoy an evening under the stars with a "telescope viewing" as astronomy educators highlight some prominent celestial bodies present in the sky. Friday, March 13 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Miami Beach Golf Club 2301 Alton Road Miami Beach, FL 33140 Registration is required in order to participate, but all are welcome to observe. Space is limited. RSVP by March 10 to Dali Batista at dalizbelbatista@miamibeachfl.gov to secure your telescope.

Golden Passport

We are now accepting Golden Passport applications! Qualified seniors & Social Security beneficiaries can ride Metrorail and Metrobus FREE all year long. Miami Beach Customer Service Center 1755 Meridian Avenue First Floor Miami Beach, FL 33139 Open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For additional locations and information, please contact Miami-Dade Transit's EASY Card Financial Center at 786.469.5151 or visit transitstore.miamidade.gov

Free Tax Preparation for Residents

The City of Miami Beach is offering free income tax preparation services through April 15, 2020 for families or individuals earning up to $56,000 annually per household. Tax preparation services are offered at the Office of Housing and Community Services (555 17 Street) by appointment only by calling 305.673.7491.

Arts & Culture in Your Backyard

41 Street Marketplace Sunday, March 1 9 AM - 2 PM 41 Street and Pine Tree Drive Save the date for the opening day of the 41 Street Marketplace this Sunday, March 1. This weekly market will feature Fresh produce Plants Spices Kosher Prepared Foods and Products Antiques and Collectibles Artisan Wares Fresh Squeezed Juices Coffees and Teas Baked Goods Komucha and much more!

Miami Motel Stories The critically acclaimed immersive theatre experience telling the history of Miami neighborhoods in motels and ho