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Miami Beach Commission Set to Vote on "Pride Street" Co-Naming, Expanding City's Street Designation Criteria
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Miami Beach Commission Set to Vote on "Pride Street" Co-Naming, Expanding City's Street Designation Criteria

A stretch of 12th Street between Washington Avenue and Ocean Drive could soon carry a second name — "Pride Street" — if the Miami Beach City Commission approves a proposed ordinance at its March 18, 2026 meeting. But the path to that symbolic designation requires something more fundamental: rewriting the city's own rulebook on how streets get named in the first place.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026
Infrastructure Transportation
City May Ease Rules for Wolfsonian Museum Expansion
Arts & Culture NEWS

City May Ease Rules for Wolfsonian Museum Expansion

The Miami Beach City Commission is considering a referral to the Planning Board to amend Land Development Regulations governing the Wolfsonian Arts District, a subdistrict of CD-2 in South Beach. The proposed changes would modify rules for rooftop additions and reduce minimum parking requirements to facilitate an expansion of the Wolfsonian–FIU museum.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026
Planning
10 Places to Visit During Open House Miami 2026
Arts & Culture NEWS

10 Places to Visit During Open House Miami 2026

Open House Miami returns February 27-March 1 with more than 100 free experiences across Greater Miami. Here are ten events and venues worth building your weekend around.

Journal Staff Feb 24, 2026
Press Conference Tuesday to Announce Spring Break Safety Plans
Government NEWS

Press Conference Tuesday to Announce Spring Break Safety Plans

The City of Miami Beach will hold a press conference Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at Police Headquarters to unveil its Spring Break safety measures and event plans for March. Mayor Steven Meiner, city commissioners and police officials will join representatives from the Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office to outline coordinated public safety efforts.

Journal Staff Feb 23, 2026
Beach Infrastructure
City Considers Historical Marker for Parish Centennial
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City Considers Historical Marker for Parish Centennial

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a resolution directing city administration to apply for a state historical marker commemorating the 100th anniversary of St. Patrick's Catholic Parish. Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez is sponsoring the measure, which would honor the parish established in 1926 as Miami Beach's first Catholic church.

Journal Staff Feb 19, 2026
Budget
City Commission to Consider $2M Star Island Water Tower Restoration
Arts & Culture NEWS

City Commission to Consider $2M Star Island Water Tower Restoration

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a resolution directing city administration to prioritize restoration of the historic Star Island Water Tower as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget process. Commissioner Laura Dominguez is sponsoring the measure, which would allocate approximately $2 million for the project.

Journal Staff Feb 19, 2026
Budget Infrastructure Parks
City Eyes Lincoln Road Public Seating Expansion
Business NEWS

City Eyes Lincoln Road Public Seating Expansion

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider expanding a public seating pilot program on Lincoln Road during its February 25 meeting. The proposed resolution would authorize a one-year sponsorship program running from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, funded entirely by the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District.

Journal Staff Feb 19, 2026
Planning