Mosquito Control Treatments The City of Sunny Isles Beach

Translate this Email The summer brings hot weather and rain that provide a perfect breeding and hatching environment for mosquitoes. As we spend time outdoors, it is important to be proactive to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses. We aim to keep residents, visitors and businesses informed on mosquito mitigation efforts within Sunny Isles Beach. Below you will find information on scheduled treatments and steps you can take to "fight the bite" this summer. City of Sunny Isles Beach Mosquito Treatments The City of Sunny Isles Beach will treat City parks and beach access pathways for mosquitoes on Wednesday, August 12 from 4 - 7 am. The City’s contractor uses gator utility vehicles and backpack foggers to treat the targeted areas. Miami-Dade County Mosquito Treatments Miami-Dade County Mosquito Control will treat streets in Sunny Isles Beach for mosquitoes on Friday, August 14 from 1 - 5 am. Miami-Dade County will deploy two state-of-the-art trucks that provide greater uniform ground coverage to effectively target breeding areas and reduce the mosquito population. These treatments will continue bi-weekly on Friday mornings. *While the trucks are a great tool in mosquito mitigation efforts, they do mimic the sound of a lawnmower. Please do not be alarmed if you hear them.  The larvicide used by the County, VectoBac WG, has been approved by the EPA and is a safe, organic material, and one of the first bacterial larvicides to complete the World Health Organization Pesticide Evaluation Scheme. The EPA has determined VectoBac has no toxicity to people; it can be applied safely to mosquito habitats without a detrimental impact on food, crops or water supplies. While this treatment is safe, pets and humans should remain indoors when the trucks are in your area, as they will pass quickly and the treatment will settle. Other Mosquito Mitigation Efforts Our Building and Code Compliance departments continue to routinely inspect properties for standing water throughout the City to ensure they are compliant with our code. Any findings of non-compliance are addressed to the full extent of our authority. In cases where a remedy is not immediately available, that area is treated to mitigate the breeding of mosquitoes. In addition to the above, the City is taking extra measures by treating both our stormwater retention areas and our drainage catch basins throughout the City to prohibit mosquitoes from breeding.   What You Can Do to Help In addition to all that we are doing, we are asking our residents to be proactive as well. Follow the recommendations from the Florida Department of Health “Drain and Cover” Program. Also, help us identify any areas of concern. Standing Water If you see standing water that has not been removed within 24 hours, please report it to our Code Compliance Department. You can report a complaint or area of concern online at sibfl.net/codecomplaints. If you have any technical questions regarding the removal of standing water, call the Building Department at 305.792.1735.   Protect Yourself We will continue to work towards minimizing mosquito breeding in Sunny Isles Beach. You can take these proactive measures yourself: Drain standing water wherever it collects. Cover bare skin with clothing and repellent. Cover doors and windows with screens. For more information visit sibfl.net/mosquitocontrol or call 305.792.1706.

City of Miami Beach Update on COVID-19

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 We continue to provide our residents and businesses with the latest updates from the City of Miami Beach during this pandemic. We urge you to wear a mask in public, practice social distancing and wash your hands regularly. Learn more about City of Miami Beach efforts below. M-DCPS Reopening Guide Now Available In an effort to provide families and the community with comprehensive information regarding the reopening of schools, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has developed a new, helpful resource called Reopen SMART/Return SAFE: A Guide to the Reopening of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The guide outlines the instructional models, processes and procedures that will be implemented and expanded upon for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. In addition to details related to the M-DCPS distance learning model, My School Online (MSO) and the Schoolhouse Model, the guide also includes resources related to new student registration, student vaccinations, Internet access assistance, bullying prevention, resources for homeless students, graduation requirements and other useful information for the start of this new school year. The guide is posted on the District’s Reopening page, reopening.dadeschools.net, where it may be viewed or downloaded. Spanish and Haitian-Creole versions will be posted in the coming days. Additional resources for families will also soon be posted online, including an updated list of Frequently Asked Questions, a Back-to-School checklist and information on the District’s weeklong virtual orientation for students and parents and the Week of Welcome. North Beach Drive-Thru Food Distribution South Florida Seniors in Action, Farm Share and Commissioner David Richardson will host a drive-thru food distribution tomorrow, August 12. Wednesday, August 12 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 COVID-19 & Antibody Testing Walk-Up Testing For a short wait time, visit the walk-up COVID-19 testing site located at 73 Street and Ocean Terrace from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Once you check-in, 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 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. Plasma Donation As the number of COVID-19 infections rise in Florida, hospitals are facing critical shortages of convalescent plasma for treatment. OneBlood is working with the public and physicians to coordinate the delivery of potential lifesaving COVID-19 convalescent plasma to those in need.   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. 2020 Primary Election This is the last week to vote early ahead of the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 18. The two early voting locations in Miami Beach are as follows:  Miami Beach City Hall | 1700 Convention Center Drive North Shore Branch Library | 7501 Collins Avenue Early voting times vary, click here to view the schedule. There are 23 early voting locations throughout Miami-Dade County, don't wait until August 18 to cast your vote. For more information on this election, call 311 or visit: iamelectionready.org 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. Watch a brief video below on why our residents mask up! Virtual Specialty Summer Camps The Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department continue to offer fun and new virtual camps for your kids to enjoy. Offerings include: Culinary Camp Magic Camp Lego Camp Coding Camp Dance Camp & more  For detailed scheduling information, click here. To register, visit register.miamibeachparks.com 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).

Thom Wheeler Castillo on Local Views, #PAMMDIY, and More

August, 2020

Upcoming Events Live Virtual Local Views at PAMM: Thom Wheeler Castillo August 13, 2020 5pm This week, we're featuring local artist Thom Wheeler Castillo whose work investigates from an interdisciplinary approach, weaving histories and natural philosophy with cultural studies. Join the tour on Facebook or YouTube!   Learn More Live Virtual Local Views at PAMM: Vanessa Charlot August 20, 2020 6pm For this Local Views, Vanessa Charlot will share her practice, which focuses on the intersectionality of spirituality, socio-economic issues, and sexual/gender expression. Catch it on Facebook or YouTube!   Learn More Museum from Home Collection Highlights Virtually walk through collection highlights with PAMM Teaching Artist Maria Theresa Barbist.   Watch Now In Case You Missed It: Local Views with Tom Virgin Relive Tom Virgin's tour, which highlights his practice of printmaking, book arts, and letterpress and the artistic voices that influence his work.   Watch Now #PAMMDIY Activity: Art-making with Commissioner Create masterpieces from the comfort of your home. Enjoy a photography and ceramic workshop with artists Jahaira Ríos Campos y Gálvez and Kira Tippenhauer.   Watch Now Shop Highlight PAMM Shop Pop-up Open Through August 20 You have less than two weeks left to visit PAMM Shop Pop-up in the Miami Design District! Explore a curated selection of art books, limited edition items, designer accessories, and more.   Learn More

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Image Credits: 1. Thom Wheeler Castillo, Summer. 2. Thom Wheeler Castillo, Monoblossom. 3. Vanessa Charlot, Untitled. 4. Screenshot of video. 5. Extra Virgin press/Young Arts, letterpress relief print, 2019. Courtesy of artist. (left) West Grove Shotgun Home, letterpress relief print, 2019. Courtesy of artist. (right) 6. Screenshot of video. 7. Image courtesy PAMM. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Support is provided by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners. Additional support is provided by the City of Miami and the Miami OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency (OMNI CRA). Pérez Art Museum Miami is an accessible facility. All contents ©Pérez Art Museum Miami. All rights reserved.