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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Florida’s New Development Law Faces Court Test After Judge Declines to Pause It

A Leon County circuit judge has refused to halt a new Florida law that prevents local governments from implementing "more restrictive or burdensome" development regulations, allowing a major legal challenge to proceed that includes Miami Beach among the plaintiffs.

Journal Staff Dec 22, 2025