Saturday, April 8, 2017

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City of Miami Beach Storm Water Drainage Upgrade

WHAT'S NEW?
On Monday, April 10, the contractor will be closing the east-bound lane of 17 Street between Washington Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue in order to repair the roadway. This closure will take place approximately between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. Flagmen will be on site to direct two-way traffic using one lane.

On Tuesday, April 11, the contractor will continue water main work along the west side of Washington Avenue, adjacent to The Fillmore. Access to The Fillmore will be maintained via 17 Street. This work will last through Friday, April 14.

ONGOING WORK
Drainage improvements continue along 17 Street between Washington Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. The intersection at Pennsylvania Avenue and 17 Street remains closed. All motorists will be detoured throughout the area. Access to the Pennsylvania Avenue and 17 Street parking garages will be maintained through Lincoln Lane North. All travel lanes remain one way in each direction on 17 Street between Washington Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. The work will be completed in approximately two weeks.

Work hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

This work is part of the Public Works Department storm water drainage upgrades along Washington Avenue from 17 Street to 18 Street and on 17 Street from Pennsylvania Avenue to Washington Avenue.

Click here to download the project advisory.

Text "Lanzo17" to 555888 for more info on the 17 Street project.

Una actualización sobre Western Union

Hacia principio de año te informamos sobre el acuerdo por $586 millones de dólares con Western Union – en el que se estableció que la compañía le devolverá dinero a la gente que fue engañada para enviar transferencias de dinero a estafadores a través de Western Union. Esos reembolsos son parte de un acuerdo global con la Comisión Federal de Comercio (FTC) y el Departamento de Justicia (DOJ), y nuestros colegas del DOJ están manejando los reembolsos.
Como muchos de ustedes han estado preguntando cómo están las cosas, queríamos brindarte una actualización sobre el proceso de reembolsos de Western Union. Esto es lo que podemos decirte hasta el momento:
  • El DOJ estará a cargo del proceso de reembolsos y el proceso todavía no ha comenzado. De hecho, Western Union tiene más tiempo aun para pagar el total de $586 millones de dólares.
  • Cuando el DOJ tenga todo el dinero – más avanzado el año – abrirá el proceso para que la gente presente sus reclamaciones. Esto es lo que en el DOJ llaman un proceso de “Petition for Remission”.
  • Si enviaste dinero a través de Western Unido entre el 1 de enero de 2004 y el 19 de enero de 2017 y lo perdiste en manos de un estafador, podrías ser elegible para recibir un reembolso.
  • Antes de poder enviar los reembolsos, el DOJ tiene que verificar todas las reclamaciones que reciba. Esto podría tomar al menos un año.
  • Todos los reclamantes elegibles recibirán algo de dinero, pero la cantidad de dinero depende de cuánto hayas perdido, cuántas personas pidan un reembolso y del volumen de las pérdidas totales. 
Ahora puedes hacer lo siguiente:
  • Si todavía tienes los papeles, incluidos los recibos de las transferencias de dinero y los materiales relacionados con la estafa, guárdalos en caso de que los necesites para presentar una reclamación. 
  • No le pagues a nadie que te prometa conseguirte un reembolso de Western Union a cambio de dinero. La FTC ni el DOJ lo harán jamás.
  • Para más información, échale un vistazo a las preguntas frecuentes de la FTC o del DOJ.

Plantando las semillas para un futuro con una sólida educación financiera

En abril, aguas mil. Abril también es un buen momento para plantar las semillas para un futuro financieramente saludable. Después de todo, abril es el Mes de la Educación Financiera.
Las semillas de información de la Comisión Federal de Comercio son gratis. Incluyen publicaciones sobre ahorro y compras, crédito y deudas, recomendaciones para comprar una casa o un carro, o buscar trabajo o pagar los estudios; videos breves sobre cómo entender los puntajes de crédito y lidiar con los cobradores de deudas; y planillas de trabajo para crear un presupuesto y buscar y comparar hipotecas.
El Mes de la Educación Financiera es un momento ideal para aprender – o enseñarle a los demás – la importancia de los derechos de los consumidores  y cómo presentar una queja si surge algún problema. Ve este video para aprender porque es importante reportar el fraude.
¿Te gusta lo que lees en este blog? Entonces comparte nuestros recursos con amigos, familiares, colegas de trabajo y vecinos.  Estamos encantados de que hayas leído nuestro blog, y esperamos que nos vuelvas a visitar. Estas son algunas otras maneras de mantenerte en contacto para enterarte de las últimas noticias e información de la FTC.

Friday, March 3, 2017

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March 3, 2017
Spring Break Season Has Begun 

Miami Beach will once again be welcoming large numbers of visitors for spring break this year. In preparation, the city has been planning diligently to implement a comprehensive and coordinated plan to ensure visitors are able to enjoy the beaches, while maintaining safety and resident quality of life.
This year, based on spring break schedules, March 3 through April 16 has been identified as a high impact period for Miami Beach. Respect the scene and know the rules:
  • No one likes litter. Stash your trash.
  • Alcoholic drinks stay inside. It's the law.
  • Tent, tables and similar structures not permitted.
  • Turn down the volume. Keep noise to a minimum.
  • Keep glass containers and Styrofoam off the beach.
  • Coolers/Inflatable devices are not permitted.
Ocean Drive will experience closures during peak times to ensure everyone's safety. For traffic updates, please text MBTraffic to 91011. Stay connected with the city on Twitter here, as well as MBPD here 
Traffic Impact: Michelob Ultra 13.1 Marathon 

The 2017 Michelob Ultra 13.1 Miami Beach Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 5, 2017.  The race will begin at 6:15 AM at Ocean Drive and 12 Street.

Runners then proceed north to go out over the eastbound lanes of the Julia Tuttle Causeway clearing this section by 8:15 AM.  As participants clear sections of the city, both Miami Beach PD and Miami PD will be reopening roads.
The race is expected to end by 10 AM.  Please expect short delays between 6 AM and 10 AM race day morning. Click here to view more information >
Tonight! Friday Night Live

Trek down to Normandy Fountain in North Beach for a free, live musical entertainment tonight and every first Friday of each month. Tonight's performance is Luis Bofill.
Gather around  the fountain with friends, order food and beverages from neighborhood businesses and dance the night away under the stars.
Live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Share the event with friends on Facebook > 
Get Connected With MB
It can often be a daunting task to keep track of city issues, projects or proposed ordinances throughout the life-cycle of the municipal process.  In order to ensure Miami Beach residents are as up-to-date on the issues that matter most to them, the city has launched MB Resident Connect.
MB Resident Connect is an electronic alert system that all allows residents and interested stakeholders to set up keywords of interest and receive an alert when their topic is published on an agenda.  This can include items placed on a Miami Beach City Commission meeting, committee meeting or any other public meeting. To get started on MB Resident Connect, visit: https://secure.miamibeachfl.gov/mbresidentconnect
Nurturing Parenting Classes
Beginning Wednesday, March 8 through Wednesday, May 31, the Office of Community Services will be offering free Nurturing Parenting Classes for parents with adolescents ages 12-18 years old.

Classes will be held at the North Shore Park Youth Center, located at 501 72 Street.
 
Dates: Wednesday's | 3/8/2017-5/31/2017
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
What you will learn:
  • More effective ways of communication
  • Ways to build a cooperative and caring relationship
  • How to handle conflicts through negotiation and compromise
  • How to put an end to arguing and other negative behaviors
  • Ways to empower teens to make good decisions in setting healthy limits
To register, contact: Cristina Cabrera at 305.673.7491 or cristinacabrera@miamibeachfl.gov

There will be a special guest on Wednesday, March 29 from the Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence (HOPE), Inc with a special presentation about your rights regarding housing discrimination.  
Sign-Up For The Neighborhood Leadership Academy 
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Add the Neighborhood Leadership Academy (NLA) to your resume. Get a fresh perspective on how to become more active in your community. The free, 16-weeMiamBeacNLprovideresidents with the informatioand resources to becommore knowledgeable members anparticipants in oudiverscommunity.
Become an effective neighborhood leader and kick start your community involvement. Graduates of the program have become homeowner association presidents, City board and committee members, and have even been elected to public office.
Spring Session BeginsMarch 13, 2017Mondays: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Contact: MorgaGoldberg,305.673.7010 ext. 665morgangoldberg@miamibeachfl.gov
Summer Camp Is Coming!
Dance Night Under the Stars  

Enjoy an evening of samba under the stars, kicking off an exciting samba series on Thursday, March 9 with Dance Night Under the Stars at the North Beach Bandshell.
 
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Happy Hour and Dance lesson from Brazil Dances
8 p.m. Live band: Batuke Samba Funk
 
Batuke Samba Funk has quickly become one of South Florida's favorite party bands in the last few years. The group mixes rhythms from Brazilian samba and with classic 70s American funk.  The goal of Batuke is to "brazilianize" American sounds, and "Americanize" Brazilian sounds in a perfectly balanced fusion. The band is formed by several of Miami's top Brazilian musicians including bassist and composer Diogo Brown, guitarist Cezar Santana and singer Mari Mac. They have performed with top Brazilian artists like Vanessa da Mata, and also James Brown's legendary sax player Pee Wee Ellis. Their irresistible groove-fueled sound is influenced by top Brazilian and US funk and artists, including Jorge Ben Jor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tim Maia and Seu Jorge, among others.
All ages welcome! Click here for more info >
Parks & Rec Corner
Upcoming Condo Workshop 
Soundscape Cinema Series 
Next Movie: Wednesday, March 8  - Free Willy (1993)
 
All movies begin at 8:00 p.m., rain or shine unless otherwise noted, at the Miami Beach SoundScape ExoStage, located on the corner of 17 Street and Washington Avenue.

Text MBFILM to 91011 for weekly reminders and updates, the full list of movies being played can be viewed here.

Find Us On The App Store

Now you can find the 411 at your fingertips!

The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority has launched a comprehensive app for locals and tourists alike. The app includes current listings of shows, concerts, events as well as business suggestions from local accountants to yacht dealers.

Search Miami Beach on your Apple or Android phone to download.
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An exchange of information in Miami Beach 
 
MB Magazine Library (Winter Edition Now Available)

MBTV YouTube Channel: www.YouTube.com/CityofMiamiBeach.
MBTV is also streamed live online, available on your smart phone or tablet and Roku.
MBTV is seen on Atlantic Broadband 77, 90 & 107.3 and ATT U-Verse, 99 & Roku.
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Government in Action
MBTV logoWatch meetings live on MBTV, available on Atlantic Broadband 77, 90 & 107.3 and AT&T Uverse 99, Roku and on-demand online (available on smartphones and tablets too).
Stop Government Corruption 
Report Suspected Wrongdoing to FBI

Your cooperation is needed to root out corruption. If you suspect any wrongdoing of a government employee, please report it anonymously to the FBI hotline at 754.703.2000 option 4.  

Have a business in Miami Beach? Make sure to have this sign posted, it is required. Visit the Human Rights webpage for more information & forms to file complaints.
MB Suncare - The Official & Exclusive Suncare of Miami Beach

Made with natural sea elements that hydrate and nourish your skin and a signature Miami Beach scent. 
A portion of all proceeds go back towards beach cleanups to ensure that we keep our beaches beautiful.
Available at drug store retailers and online. Free sunscreen dispensers at beaches and parks.
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