City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19

Monday, July 13, 2020

We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during this pandemic. Read the latest news and updates below.

As a reminder, when the Countywide curfew goes into effect nightly at 10 p.m., dine-in or takeout at any Miami Beach establishment is strictly prohibited. Delivery services may continue, but patrons are NOT permitted to pick-up their orders once the curfew begins nor can dine-in customers remain at restaurants past 10 p.m. View our Restaurant Safety Guidelines here and the Emergency Orders that pertain to this mandate: City of Miami Beach Order Miami-Dade County Order

Safety For All All persons in public spaces and places, both indoors and outdoors, shall be required to wear facial coverings, as defined in the County’s EO 20-20, as amended. Any person not wearing a facial covering is subject to a $50 civil fine.   We urge everyone to continue practicing social distancing and meticulously washing your hands regularly. Learn more on our dedicated coronavirus webpage here.

Walk-Up Food Distribution Feeding South Florida and Commissioner David Richardson will host a walk-up food distribution for those without a vehicle tomorrow, July 14. Tuesday, July 14 9 AM - 11 AM 7501 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL To ensure your safety, we must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Everyone must wear a face covering that completely covers the nose and mouth. If you do not have a face mask, one will be provided. The food distribution is on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

Historic Preservation Meeting The Historic Preservation Board will meet tomorrow, July 14 at 9 a.m. virtually via Zoom here:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81931042748. 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 819 3104 2748. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

Applications Open Tomorrow! Miami-Dade County Emergency Rental Assistance Program  The Board of County Commissioners created the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), providing one-time rental assistance grants to low and moderate income persons in Miami-Dade County that have lost income as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The initial funding for the program is $10 million from Miami-Dade County and will be allocated equally across all 13 commission districts.     The ERAP will assist eligible residents in Miami-Dade who earn no more than 80 percent of the County area median income (AMI) according to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guidelines, currently have a written lease, are not a participant in other rental assistance programs, and have documentation showing that their household’s income was impacted by COVID-19.   Applicants are able to apply online beginning tomorrow, July 14 at 9 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020. After completion of the application, which includes submission of supporting documentation, applicants will be notified via email if they have qualified for assistance. To submit an application, visit: https://bit.ly/3iHM7E7. The website will not be live until Tuesday, July 14 at 9 a.m.

North Beach Drive-Thru Food Distribution South Florida Seniors in Action, Farm Share and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution on Wednesday, July 15. Wednesday, July 15 9 AM - 11 AM 8700 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

Neighborhood & Quality of Life Committee/DRB Meeting The Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee/DRB will meet Wednesday, July 15 at 8:30 a.m. virtually via Zoom here:   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84707778817.  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 847 0777 8817. Press *9 to raise a hand to be placed in queue to speak.

COVID-19 & Antibody Testing  Miami Beach Convention Center Testing Site Both the COVID-19 active virus and antibody tests are available at the Miami Beach Convention Center testing facility located on 17 Street and Convention Center Drive. The testing capability for the active virus is 1,200 tests per day and the antibody testing has a capacity of 300 tests per day. Antibody results are typically provided within one hour while active virus results take a few days. The COVID-19 drive-thru and walk-up testing site is available daily, including weekends, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Please note, drive-thru testing wait times can be up to four hours. We encourage you to have a full tank of gas and bring water, snacks and anything you may need to prepare for a long wait. Walk-Up Testing The walk-up testing is located in the parking lot at 21 Street and Collins Avenue. 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. At both testing site locations, appointments are not necessary and testing is FREE and offered to anyone 18 years or older, regardless of COVID-19 symptoms.

OneBlood Donation OneBlood is working with the public and physicians to coordinate the delivery of potential lifesaving COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those in need. People who have recovered from coronavirus infection have developed antibodies to the virus that remain in the plasma portion of their blood.   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 and how you can donate today.

Stay Informed Now more than ever it's important to get counted! So call up your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit my2020census.gov and make sure our community gets counted. Visit our dedicated, city-related coronavirus webpage 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).

Events This Week: Moonlight & Movies, Curators from the Couch, and Project Kid

Virtual Events  Moonlight & Movies: Doin' It in the Park with Bobbito Garcia, Kevin Couliau, & Milani Malik Watch the film: Friday, July 10 at 12pm through Monday, July 13 at 11:59pm ET Join the talk: Monday, July 13, 6:00pm ET Celebrate NYC's quintessential summer sport—pick-up basketball—with Bobbito Garcia and Kevin Couliau, the directors of Doin' It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, New York City (2012, 83 minutes). The two will sit down with former overseas professional and streetball player Milani Malik, for a virtual conversation about the making of Doin' It In The Park and the city's one-of-a-kind pick-up b-ball scene.  Sign up to receive a link to watch the movie in advance. Registrants will also receive a Zoom link to the talk. Free; Registration required. Curators from the Couch: Activist New York Friday, July 10, 1:30pm ET Join Sarah Seidman, curator of our ongoing, changing exhibition Activist New York, for a conversation with experts connected with activist movements throughout NYC. Free; Registration suggested. Curators from the Couch: New York at Its Core Wednesday, July 22, 1:30pm ET Join Sarah Henry, the Museum's Robert A. and Elizabeth Rohn Jeffe Chief Curator and Deputy Director, for a conversation about our permanent exhibition New York at Its Core. Free; Registration suggested. These conversations will be streamed live on Facebook.  MCNY X PROJECT K!D: Frozen Treats, City Streets Wednesday, July 15, 10am ET Get a virtual taste of ice cream’s history in New York City, and learn how to craft make-believe frozen treats using upcycled materials and paper. Registration recommended. MCNY X PROJECT K!D: Focus on Fun Wednesday, July 22, 10am ET Build a cardboard "camera" and sketch images of the city inspired by influential NYC photographers to fill it  Registration recommended. Each session will begin streaming on YouTube at 10am on the listed day and will be available afterward for later viewing. More Events Digital Highlights: Basketball in New York EXHIBITION City/Game: Basketball in New York The exhibition captures the excitement and evolution of this quintessentially urban game and the energy of the diverse New Yorkers who play it and love it. From Rucker Park to Madison Square Garden, from jazz bands to sneaker stories, experience why basketball is truly the city game. PAST PROGRAM Curators from the Couch: City/Game Lilly Tuttle, curator of the exhibition City/Game: Basketball in New York, speaks with NBA Legend Sam Perkins and artist Eric Haze. The three discuss the legacy of basketball in the city—the excitement, energy, and evolution of the sport, and what it means to New York now. SHOP City/Game Catalog, $45 This companion publication for the exhibition follows the players, people, flavor, and contributions New York has given the game. Edited by William C. Rhoden, with a foreword by Walt "Clyde" Frazier.  VIDEO Hoop York City Hoop York City is a women's basketball community in New York City. Learn more from organizer Alex Taylor and some of the players who meet up at the Rutgers Community Center on the Lower East Side on Wednesdays.

More Ways to Stay Connected STORIES Welcome Home: Collections at the Museum Take a look at the diverse objects that comprise some of the extensive collections at the Museum. VIDEO What Makes New York New York: Rachael McLaren Rachael McLaren, a dancer for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, shared what she loves about the city she calls home. More Digital Content Support Us The Museum of the City of New York has been serving the city with stories of dedication, community, struggle, and reinvention for nearly 100 years. Through today’s trying times, we remain committed to chronicling and honoring New York’s resiliency – past, present, and future.

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Americas Community Center

AMERICAS COMMUNITY CENTER Visit our Website (click here) JOIN US FOR BUSINESS NETWORKING REGISTER FOR ABN (CLICK HERE) Virtual networking via Zoom, same schedule as our in person meetings. Daily business tip, sponsored presentation, 30 second elevator pitch and virtual business card distribution. Have a business you would like to promote? Join us to give your 30 second elevator business pitch or contact us to give a 5-15 minute sponsored presentation! ‌ UNETE AL NUEVO NETWORKING DE NEGOCIOS EN ESPAÑOL Conectamos todo los Jueves a las 8AM vía ZOOM. Registro ABN Español Redes virtuales a través de Zoom, el mismo cronograma que nuestras reuniones en persona. Consejo comercial, presentación patrocinada, presentación de ascensor de 30 segundos y distribución virtual de tarjetas de presentación. ¿Tiene un negocio que le gustaría promover? ¡Únase al reunion para dar su discurso comercial de 30 segundos o contáctenos para dar una presentación patrocinada de 5-15 minutos! ‌ FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES: Click Here or the image below to open Feeding South Florida's Calendar of Food Distributions PDF sorted by date. Feature Heading FLORIDA BUSINESS TASK FORCE MEETING Get involved and stay informed with the latest updates regarding COVID-19. If you are interested in participating or for more information email: taskforce@americascc.org Visit Task Force website ‌ AMERICAS INFORMS ABOUT JOB OPENINGS