Saturday, July 5, 2014

MIAMI BEACH THIS WEEK

Hurricane Season - Have a Plan & Be Storm Ready!
June 1 - November 30

By knowing what actions you should take, you greatly reduce the effects of a hurricane disaster. Reminder: Miami Beach is an evacuation zone.

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Coca-Cola Presents Fire on the Fourth Festival
Food Trucks, Free Entertainment & Fireworks | North Shore Bandshell 
73 St & Collins Av |  Free Shuttles 

Due to fireworks safety concerns, Bark Beach will be closed July 4.

Sponsored by Miami Beach Medical Group and Classical South Florida, this year's Fourth of July celebration makes North Beach its home for an all-day festival with food trucks, music and more.

  
U.S. Soccer Star Alex Morgan Inspires Miami Beach Girls to Get Active
Thanks to City's Partnership with Coca-Cola 

U.S soccer star inspires Miami Beach girls at Scott Rakow Youth Center on June 30, 2014
Participants in the City of Miami Beach's Scott Rakow Youth Center summer camp program had the opportunity to meet and interact with Alex Morgan. Morgan shared useful tips about how to stay active and have fun doing it. She also read an excerpt of her new book, "Kicks: Sabotage Season."

MORE Free Miami Beach Apps for Your Smartphone
Find & Pay for Parking, Travel, Track the Trolley, Report Problems, Request Services and More  

Miami Beach App StoreNew Miami Beach eGov app is now available (iPhone & Android). Report issues, contact info, track the trolley, maps, tweet feed and more.

Check out our new online app webpage where you can learn more about new Miami Beach apps: Parkmobile, ParkMe Miami Beach, Miami Beach Information, Miami Beach Report It, BeachView, Miami Beach ParksnReview, and Miami Beach FloodApp  
Miami Beach ParkMe | TSO Mobile (Trolley)

On May 12, mobile payments for parking begin with ParkMobile. Also available on ParkMe Miami Beach app. Miami Beach must register at parking department for parking discounts.
Free Green Monkey Yoga Begins July 14
Sponsored by Miami Beach Medical Group

Free yoga will begin weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays at Collins Parks and North Shore Bandshell Park on July 14. This free program is a joint venture between the City of Miami Beach and Green Monkey with sponsorship by the Miami Beach Medical Group.
 
Swim Smart this Summer
Swim Near a Lifeguard Stand & Yield to the Warning Flags

Water closed to the public. No swimming.
High Hazard (rough conditions such as rip currents)
Medium Hazard (moderate surf / currents)
Low Hazard (calm conditions)
Marine Pest (jellyfish or dangerous marine life)
Free Lessons in Literacy for Families
Tuesday, July 15, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., Miami Beach Regional Library, Second Floor

Free fun-filled afternoon to learn more about literacy in early readers, youth and adults. Participate for prizes. More information, 305.535.4219
 
Fido & Felix Say Follow the Rules in Caring for Animals
Keep Public Areas Clean & Follow the Code | Episode 3 (Dog Parks)
The Adventures of Fido & Felix (Episode 3, Dog Parks), Miami Beach
The Adventures of Fido & Felix (Episode 3, Dog Parks), Miami Beach

Animal Resource Officer Know of crimes against animals or other unlawful issues with animals in your neighborhood? Contact the Police Department's new animal resource officer, Mariana Jomarron at 305.673.7000, ext 3705.

Spay & Neuter / Need Volunteers
The Meow Mobile comes to Miami Beach to spay and neuter community cats. For an appointment, 305.233.9958ormeowmobile@thecatnetwork.org and/or to volunteer: projectcatnsniphelp@gmail.com.

Feed Them, Don't Litter
Be aware of littering laws. If you are feeding stray animals, food cannot be placed directly on the ground including plants or leaves and sand dunes. Also when using plates, cans or other containers, these objects must be removed immediately. Do not trespass in sand dunes.

Report 
Contact Code Compliance at 305.673.7555 if you see any dogs off leash; any dogs owners failing to clean after the animal; littering; or any trespassing in sand dunes.
I recycle because
Recycle, It's Easy & It's the Law 
Start Recycling Programs Now,
Enforcement Underway 
  
All residential buildings (apartments & condos) and businesses must have recycling programs. It is required by City Code. Contact your waste hauler or other recycling company to initiate a recycling program for your building or business.  

Tree Trimming Along Meridian Avenue
Continues through Mid-July, 8AM - 5PM

Maintenance pruning begins to the trees along Meridian Avenue between 2 and 16 streets. The work, which began June 23, is expected to take three weeks. Only one to two blocks will be affected by detours and parking closures on any specific day. Work begins at Second Street and moves northward. Notices will be posted on the day before parking closures.

For more information, contact Mark Williams at 305.673.7000, ext 6391.
 
It's WasteFULL Weekends
Keep It Clean the First Weekend of Every Month |
July 5 & 6  | 8AM - 8PM


During WasteFull Weekends, take your bulk trash to the two dumpster locations:
75 St + Dickens Avenue (North Beach)
541 Jefferson Avenue (South Beach)
 
Remember to recycle, it's the law!
Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest  
Miami Beach Food Truck & Music Fest logoFourth Wednesday of the Month*
5PM - 10PM, North Shore Bandshell, 73 St & Collins Av

July 23: Palo! 
Aug 27: Jsalsa & Orq. Expression
Sept 24: Kiki Sanchez Salsa Jazz Project  

Food Trucks: 5PM - 10PM
Free Live music: 6PM - 9PM

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Alton Road Project Shifts to West Side
Free Park & Ride Alton/West Loop Trolley 
Trolley Ridership Almost Hits to 30,000 in May
 
More details | Route map | Download free TSO Mobile app to track the trolley.
 
Stay informed on the FDT Alton Road project by bookmarking the project webpage:http://www.fdotmiamidade.com/current-projects/north-miami-dade/sr-907alton-rd-from-5-st-to-michigan-ave-1.html
  
More information on Alton & Collins projects: 
  

Traffic Alert: Road Construction Projects
Call 511 for Live Traffic Reports 
 
Contact for Alton Rd project info: Heather Leslie, 305.905.5876 or heather@hmlpublicoutreach.com   
For real-time traffic reports, call 511 or go to www.fl511.com or follow @fl511_southeast on Twitter

Check out the city's online GIS Traffic report. Call 511 for up-to-the-minute traffic reports throughout South Florida. Also listen to MB Radio 1670AM for weekly updates in Miami Beach.  

Also, subscribe to weekly Traffic Advisories via email. Click update profile on the bottom of this email and then add yourself to the list.  
  
Meet Felix. He's ready for la playa. 
Felix Goes Pa' la Playa! 
No Bones About It, Bark Beach is Here

Bark Park webpage for information on days/times of operation & beach passes.
  
Planned Progress
Drainage Work Begins in Sunset Harbour NeighborhoodDemolition begins Monday on existing drainage structures and installation along 20 Street between West Avenue and Bay Road. This work may take approximately two months. For more information, contact Jeannette Lazo atjeannette@iscprgroup.com.  
Miami Beach Book Drive & Book Club
Donate Books & Sign-up for Free Books

LEARN TO READ
Donate children's books (used or new and in any language) at book drop boxes located at all Miami Beach parks and community centers, City Hall, and Miami Beach Police Station.

Books will support the Children's Trust Read to Learn Books program where books are provided for free to children in the community at participating bookshelves.

For more information, http://www.flcenterlitarts.com/site/programs/reading/read-to-learn.html

GENERATION GENIUS READS BOOK CLUB
Children in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade are eligible to register for free books that are mailed quarterly. Book Club family meet-ups feature storytelling and art-making activities that reinforce literacy skills. For more information, www.thecenteratmdc.org/genius 
Use Caution, Obey the Laws, Share the Road
Police Enforcement of Bicycle & Pedestrian Laws Underway Citywide
Motorists: When passing a cyclist, keep a three-foot distance between your vehicle and the bicycle. Look out for approaching cyclists before opening your car door when parked.

Cyclists: You must follow traffic rules of the road including traffic signals. Ride in the same direction as vehicles and yield when making turns. Yield to pedestrians when riding on a sidewalk. Register your bicycle

PedestriansObey all traffic laws. If no sidewalks are present, walk against the direction of traffic to see oncoming vehicles. Always use the crosswalk. Push the button to get the walk signal. Be visible. Wear bright, reflective colors on your clothes, shoes, belts and wristbands. 
Read more rules.  
Discrimination is Illegal
Hang this poster at your business, it is required. Visit Human Rights webpage for more information & forms to file complaints.
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 305.944.9101.
  
Mobile Payments for Parking 
Miami Beach Residents Receive Parking Discounts | Register at Customer Service Center
No more feeding meters. Pay for metered parking from your mobile phone using the Parkmobile app only. Beware: Using the wrong parking payment app may result in a ticket.

Registered Miami Beach residents receive 43% discounts on metered parking and transaction fees are waived on Parkmobile app transactions. Residential zoned parking decal holders have automatically been pre-registered. All others can register at the parking department.

More info on parking mobile apps