Government NEWS

Miami Beach Eyes $8.4M Contract to Replace Aging Marine Patrol Hub — But Is the City Getting a Deal?

When Miami Beach's City Commission convenes on March 18, 2026, one of the more consequential capital improvement decisions on the table involves the future of the city's Marine Patrol operations — a project that would demolish and replace a decades-old, 2,500-square-foot facility with a modern, three-story complex nearly four times its size.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026

Government NEWS

City Commission Eyes Artificial Turf for Two North Beach Dog Parks

The Miami Beach City Commission is set to consider a referral directing the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) to evaluate replacing natural grass with artificial turf at two North Beach dog parks. The item, sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, targets Allison Park Dog Park and the dog park at the intersection of Rue Vendome, Biarritz Drive, and Brest Esplanade.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026

Government NEWS

Miami Beach Moves to Formalize 25 MPH Residential Speed Limits — But a Critical Agreement Has Been Missing for Years

Nearly seven years after Miami-Dade County first approved slower speeds on Miami Beach's residential streets, city officials are finally seeking to put the legal framework in place that should have preceded the signs already posted on neighborhood corners across the island city.

Journal Staff Mar 12, 2026

Transportation

Government NEWS

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

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

Tourism NEWS

Miami Beach Designates All of March a High-Impact Period as City Prepares for Fitness Month Events

Miami Beach officials are gearing up for a busy spring season, with the entire month of March designated as a high-impact period as the city hosts a series of major fitness events expected to draw tens of thousands of visitors.

Journal Staff Feb 24, 2026

Arts & Culture NEWS

Every Miami Beach Event at Open House Miami 2026

A complete guide to all Open House Miami events in Miami Beach — February 27–March 1, 2026. Full dates, images, and reservation links for all events.

Journal Staff Feb 24, 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

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

Government NEWS

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

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

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