Development NEWS

City Could Join Coalition to Challenge State's Sweeping Land Use Restrictions

Miami Beach commissioners are set to vote on joining a multi-city lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 180, a controversial state law that critics argue unconstitutionally strips local governments of their ability to regulate land use and zoning for nearly four years.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025

Planning Infrastructure Elections

Arts & Culture NEWS

Miami Beach Residents Have Final Hours to Vote for City's Next Public Art Acquisition

Miami Beach residents have 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, to cast their votes in the city's 2025 Legacy Purchase Program, which allows the public to select artwork that will become a permanent fixture at the Miami Beach Convention Center.

Journal Staff Nov 23, 2025

Arts & Culture NEWS

The Wolfsonian Opens Major Exhibition Celebrating Genoa's Cultural Legacy

The Wolfsonian-Florida International University opened "La Superba: Genoa and the Wolfsonian" yesterday, launching a comprehensive exhibition that explores the rich cultural and design heritage of one of Italy's most influential maritime republics.

Journal Staff Nov 20, 2025

Arts & Culture NEWS

Miami Beach Prepares Comprehensive Plan for Art Week 2025 Traffic, Safety and Cultural Programming

Miami Beach officials have unveiled an extensive preparation strategy for Art Week Miami Beach, scheduled for Dec. 1-7, 2025, featuring enhanced transportation services, increased police staffing and expanded cultural programming to manage the annual influx of art enthusiasts.

Journal Staff Nov 21, 2025

Development NEWS

Demolition of the Coral Reef and Patrician Hotels Marks First Losses Under New State Preemption

These mark the first buildings to be lost under a controversial State Law that strips away local zoning and overdevelopment controls.

Journal Staff Nov 17, 2025

Planning

Government NEWS

Miami Beach to Review Ninth Budget Amendment for Fiscal 2025

The Miami Beach City Commission is set to consider the ninth amendment to its fiscal year 2025 budget during a public hearing on Nov. 20, addressing a projected $28 million General Fund surplus and necessary adjustments across multiple city departments.

Journal Staff Nov 13, 2025

Budget

Government NEWS

Miami Beach Names William MacDonald as Parking Director

The Miami Beach City Commission approved the appointment of William MacDonald as Parking Director on February 26, 2025. MacDonald brings over 13 years of executive experience, including leadership at the University of Florida and Denver International Airport. A UCF graduate and Certified Administrator of Public Parking, he will oversee citywide parking operations, enforcement, and mobility initiatives as Miami Beach advances its transportation modernization efforts.

Journal Staff Feb 27, 2025

Government NEWS

Miami Beach Appoints Steven Anthony as Economic Development Director

The Miami Beach City Commission approved the appointment of Steven Anthony as Economic Development Director on March 19, 2025. Anthony brings over 18 years of experience in banking, finance, and economic development, including leading Kansas City’s Economic Development Corp, where he helped attract Meta and Google, creating 5,000 jobs and $3 billion in investment. A Georgetown MRE graduate, he will guide business growth and investment in Miami Beach.

Journal Staff Mar 20, 2025

Government NEWS

Miami Beach Appoints New Director of Public Works

The Miami Beach City Commission approved Resolution C7AK on July 23, 2025, appointing John C. Norris as Director of Public Works. Norris, a civil engineer with 15 years of municipal experience in Coral Springs and St. Petersburg, will oversee infrastructure, stormwater, and solid-waste operations. His appointment comes as Miami Beach prioritizes resilience and modernization to address flooding and service demands on the barrier island.

Journal Staff Jul 24, 2025

Infrastructure

Arts & Culture NEWS

A City Transformed: Miami Beach and the 2025 Art Week

Each December, Miami Beach becomes more than a destination—it becomes a global stage for contemporary art. This year’s Miami Art Week returns in full force from December 1–7, 2025.

Journal Staff Nov 11, 2025