Articles tagged with "Beach"

Arts & Culture

Miami Beach Committee Overrules City Hall, Backs Long-Term Deal for Untitled Art Fair Despite Beachfront Precedent Concerns

A committee of Miami Beach commissioners moved swiftly Wednesday to advance a five-year license agreement with the Untitled Art Fair, brushing aside the city administration's formal recommendation against the deal and signaling that one of Art Week's most celebrated beachfront events may soon enjoy its most stable footing yet in the city.

Journal Staff Mar 26, 2026

Tourism

City Commission Approves Model Volleyball Nighttime Concert Expansion

The Miami Beach City Commission voted unanimously March 18 to approve an amendment to the Model Volleyball 2026 activation, allowing two electronic music concerts to be held April 18-19 on the Lummus Park beachfront between 8th and 9th streets. The concerts, produced in partnership with Club Space and featuring artists CamelPhat and Prospa, are scheduled for Saturday from 8-11 p.m. and Sunday from 8-10 p.m., following daytime volleyball programming running noon to 6 p.m. each day.

Journal Staff Mar 22, 2026

Environment

Miami Beach Distributes $90,000 in Rising Above Grants to Seven Environmental Organizations for 2026

A city-sponsored competitive grant program channeling public funds to philanthropic organizations committed to environmental education, marine resource protection, and community stewardship — and backed by a measurable track record.

Journal Staff Mar 17, 2026

Government

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

Development

Developer Takes City to Court to Force Live Local Project in Art Deco District

A property developer has filed a sweeping lawsuit against the City of Miami Beach, alleging the municipality is systematically violating state law by blocking affordable housing developments required under Florida's Live Local Act. The case centers on a controversial 249-unit mixed-use project at 1501 Collins Avenue in the heart of the Art Deco Historic District.

Admin User Jan 23, 2026

Tourism

Miami Beach Proposes $600K Investment in Fitness Event to Transform March's High-Impact Tourism Period

The Miami Beach City Commission will consider a significant financial commitment next week to sponsor a new international fitness competition, as officials seek to reshape the city's notoriously chaotic March tourism season through strategic programming rather than enforcement alone.

Journal Staff Dec 11, 2025