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

Government NEWS

Miami Beach Seeks to Overhaul Troubled Permit System After Years of Delays and Inefficiency

City Manager Eric Carpenter will present a comprehensive review of building permitting reforms to commissioners on February 19th, marking a critical juncture in the city's multi-year effort to fix a system that has frustrated residents, contractors and businesses with lengthy delays and bureaucratic confusion.

Journal Staff Feb 15, 2026

Planning

Development NEWS

Miami Beach Proposes Sweeping Washington Avenue Transformation with Controversial Development Incentives

After nearly two years of deliberation and multiple deferrals, Miami Beach commissioners are set to consider an ambitious plan that could dramatically reshape Washington Avenue by offering unprecedented development incentives to encourage residential construction over hotels and short-term rentals.

Journal Staff Feb 02, 2026

Planning

Arts & Culture NEWS

City Commission to Consider Bee Gees Historical Marker

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider installing a historical marker at 1801 Bay Road, the former site of Middle Ear Studio founded by the Bee Gees. The $5,000 project, sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt, received approval from the Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee in October 2025.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

Government NEWS

City Eyes Food Kiosks for Select Parks

The Miami Beach City Commission will discuss a pilot program to install food and beverage concession kiosks at three city parks during its Feb. 5 meeting. City Manager Eric Carpenter recommends moving forward with the initiative, which was originally referred by Commissioner Laura Dominguez and has been under review since May 2025.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

Infrastructure Parks

Government NEWS

City to Review Next Steps for 19th Street Parking Study

The Miami Beach City Commission will refer discussion of the 19th Street parking feasibility study to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee during its Feb. 5 meeting.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

Government NEWS

City Considers Establishing Mounted Police Patrol Unit

Mayor Steven Meiner is requesting the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee study the feasibility of establishing a mounted police patrol for Miami Beach. The proposal, scheduled for discussion at the Feb. 5 City Commission meeting, would explore adding horses to the police department's operations for high-visibility policing, crowd management and community engagement.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

Government NEWS

City Proposes $2 Million Settlement Over Troubled South Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach commissioners will consider approving a settlement agreement that could fundamentally alter the city's control over a prime South Beach parking facility, following a lawsuit that exposed years of maintenance disputes and millions in repair costs at the 7th Street and Collins Avenue municipal garage.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

Litigation

Government NEWS

City Considers Traffic Calming Measures for Sunset Islands

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider directing City Manager Eric Carpenter to coordinate with local homeowners to install traffic calming devices on Sunset Drive, which runs through Sunset Islands 3 and 4. The resolution, sponsored by Commissioner Laura Dominguez, responds to resident concerns about vehicular speeding and pedestrian safety on the main roadway.

Journal Staff Jan 30, 2026

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