Education
Bay Harbor K-8 lists free weekly parent webinars for fall
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is promoting free weekly Parent Academy webinars in English, Haitian Creole and Spanish for the 2026–27 first quarter.
Public Safety
Bark Beach swim advisory warns dog owners away from water
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issued a water quality advisory for Bark Beach in Miami Beach on Sept. 11 after tests found elevated Enterococcus bacteria, warning dog owners and beachgoers to avoid all water contact at the city's only designated dog beach.
Public Safety
Bark Beach swim advisory warns dog owners away from water
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issued a water quality advisory for Bark Beach in Miami Beach on Sept. 11 after tests found elevated Enterococcus bacteria, warning dog owners and beachgoers to avoid all water contact at the city's only designated dog beach.
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Local Government
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Local Government
View MoreMiami Beach votes to keep plate readers, defy DeSantis order
Miami Beach commissioners voted unanimously to explore relocating about 20 license plate reader cameras from state roads to private property rather than comply with Gov. DeSantis' removal order, with Police Chief Wayne Jones set to present additional safeguards on Oct. 14.
Local Government
View MoreMiami Beach sets Sept. 15 town hall on affordable housing
Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas will host a two-hour affordable housing town hall at Miami Beach City Hall on Sept. 15, with a Zoom option for remote attendees, as the city grapples with some of the nation's highest rents.
Local Government
View MorePiper forces Lopez into District 5 runoff, wins Miami Beach precincts
Miami-Dade Commissioner Vicki Lopez faces a Nov. 3 runoff against retired Marine Rob Piper for the District 5 seat after falling short of a majority in the Aug. 18 primary, with Piper winning four Miami Beach precincts south of Dade Boulevard despite raising $2,815 to Lopez's $1.31 million war chest.
Local Government
View MoreMiami Beach board weighs Waldorf Astoria, La Gorce zoning Oct. 6
The Miami Beach Planning Board's Oct. 6 agenda includes 13 items, headlined by modifications to the Waldorf Astoria conversion at 2201 Collins Avenue, a zoning change for La Gorce Country Club and new applications for the Cameo Theater and the North Beach tennis center.
Local Government
View MoreMiami Beach mayor's Flock camera stance draws backlash
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner's social media defense of Flock license plate readers drew more than 24,000 views and 150-plus critical comments, while the city has not disclosed how many crimes its six mapped cameras have helped solve.
Local Government
View MoreFeds charge three after yacht smuggling stop near Government Cut
Federal agents stopped a 64-foot yacht named Mi Amore one mile east of Government Cut on Sunday and charged its captain, mate, and a passenger with smuggling an undocumented Colombian national from the Bahamas, with an undeclared .45-caliber pistol also seized aboard.
Education
Education
Education
Education
FIU study: public pre-K approach gives Miami-Dade kids lasting edge
A landmark FIU-overseen study tracking more than 400,000 Miami-Dade students found public school pre-K4 attendees earned higher test scores and grades into adolescence, with implications for Miami Beach families as the city's $690,000 scholarship program opens provider sessions Aug. 18.
Education
School zone speed limits, doubled fines return to Miami Beach Aug. 13
School zone speed limits return to Miami Beach streets on Thursday, Aug. 13, when Miami-Dade County Public Schools reopen, bringing doubled fines and automated camera enforcement for drivers who exceed the posted limit near local schools.
Education
Miami-Dade enrollment plunge puts future of Miami Beach schools in question
Miami-Dade County Public Schools lost 13,000 students in a single year and officials warn more school closures could follow, with the high cost of living driving young families out of communities like Miami Beach.
Education
Miami Beach funds free SAT and ACT prep for all local students
The City of Miami Beach is funding free access to a 50-hour online SAT and ACT prep platform for all local youth in grades 6 through 12, with self-enrollment open now and the school year starting Thursday, Aug. 13.
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
Public Safety
View MoreBark Beach swim advisory warns dog owners away from water
The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County issued a water quality advisory for Bark Beach in Miami Beach on Sept. 11 after tests found elevated Enterococcus bacteria, warning dog owners and beachgoers to avoid all water contact at the city's only designated dog beach.
Public Safety
View MoreMiami Beach firefighters flush 1,400 hydrants starting Sept. 14
The Miami Beach Fire Department will flush more than 1,400 hydrants nightly from Sept. 14 through Sept. 25, starting at 11 p.m. and working south to north; residents may see temporary water discoloration.
Public Safety
View MoreMiami Beach warns king tides may flood streets through Sept. 13
King tides could push floodwater onto low-lying Miami Beach streets from Thursday, Sept. 10, through Sunday, Sept. 13, with city crews running pump stations and officials urging residents to avoid floodwaters and report problems to the 24/7 Public Works hotline.
Public Safety
View MoreMiami Beach urges boaters to verify charters before Labor Day
The Miami Beach Fire Department warned boaters heading out for the Labor Day weekend to confirm charter captains hold valid Coast Guard credentials, noting that illegal operations may lack proper safety equipment. The advisory comes as the Coast Guard reports stopping more than 100 illegal charters across the Southeast since January.
Public Safety
View MoreMiami Beach vehicle burglaries plunge 56% in new MBPD data
The Miami Beach Police Department released category-specific crime data on Sept. 2 showing vehicle burglaries down 56%, robberies down 47% and auto thefts down 45% year over year, adding detail to the previously reported 16% overall major-crime decline.
Public Safety
View MoreMiami Beach major crime drops 16%, mayor credits policing
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner announced Monday that major crime is down 16% and arrests are down 15% year-over-year, crediting increased neighborhood patrols and the policing strategy that ended Spring Break disruptions.
Community
Community
Community
Community
Sephardic Center opens new Surfside home for High Holidays
The Sephardic Center, which serves more than 200 families in Surfside and Bal Harbour, moved into a new building at 9457 Abbott Ave. in time for Rosh Hashanah services beginning Friday, Sept. 11.
Business
Business
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Business
View MoreRitz-Carlton South Beach condo lands $10.5M contract
A 3,000-square-foot unit at the under-construction Ritz-Carlton Residences South Beach went under contract at $10.5 million, topping condo deals in a week when Miami-Dade luxury buyers signed 11 contracts totaling $79.8 million.
Business
View MoreUKIYO conveyor-belt sushi spot opens on Lincoln Road in October
NOAH Hospitality Group plans to open UKIYO, a 7,431-square-foot kaiten sushi restaurant with live performances and Japan-sourced seafood, on the second level of 818 Lincoln Road in October.
Business
View MoreMiami Beach wins state approval for $541M beachfront plan
Florida's Acquisition and Restoration Council unanimously approved Miami Beach's updated 10-year Beachfront Management Plan, a $541 million framework covering erosion control, dune management, public access improvements and shoreline protection for more than $62.4 billion in taxable property.
Business
View MoreSouth Beach's Betsy Hotel offers Rosh Hashanah specials Sept. 11
LT Steak & Seafood at The Betsy Hotel on Ocean Drive will serve Rosh Hashanah dishes including matzo ball soup and braised brisket on Sept. 11-12, while Plum Market Aventura takes holiday meal orders through Sept. 8.
Business
View More7200 Collins foundation work starts at 96%-sold North Beach tower
Foundation piles are going in at 7200 Collins, the 222-unit North Beach luxury condo that is 96% sold and backed by an $85 million Deutsche Bank construction loan, with completion targeted for late 2027.
Business
View MoreHawkeye Digital moves headquarters to 350 Lincoln Road
Hawkeye Digital, a publicly traded private equity and merchant banking firm focused on digital assets, has relocated its national headquarters to an Industrious coworking space at 350 Lincoln Road and plans to hire locally as it scales beyond its current sub-10-person team.
Sports
Sports
Sports
Sports
Miami Beach padel players get two permanent club options
A new guide to South Florida padel highlights Padel Point on Normandy Drive and Sunset Padel in Sunset Harbour as Miami Beach's two permanent venues, each offering distinct pricing, court setups and programming for the fast-growing sport.
Sports
Hi-Tides host St. Brendan Friday after 41-0 rout
The Miami Beach Hi-Tides host St. Brendan at Memorial Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m., entering Week 2 after a 41-0 shutout of Coral Shores while the Sabres look to rebound from a 49-7 loss.
Sports
Miami Beach High football games now require clear bags
Miami-Dade County Public Schools now requires clear bags at all district football games, including Miami Beach Senior High contests, starting Aug. 27, 2026.
Sports
Miami Beach launches free adaptive bowling program at Scott Rakow
Miami Beach Parks and Recreation is offering free adaptive bowling at Scott Rakow Youth Center for residents with special abilities, with qualifying participants invited to compete in local Special Olympics events.
Sports
Miami Beach fall youth sports registration opens August 10 at $33 for residents
Miami Beach Parks and Recreation opens resident registration August 10 for fall youth athletics — baseball, soccer, basketball, volleyball, flag football, and fencing — at $33 per sport, with programs running September 8 through November 10.
Sports
Team USA tops Uzbekistan 14–10 in WR Chess debut at Faena Miami Beach
Team USA defeated Uzbekistan 14–10 in the WR Chess organization's first U.S. tournament at Faena Miami Beach on July 27–28, with Javokhir Sindarov beating Hikaru Nakamura twice in a standout individual performance despite his team's loss.
Sports
Lobster mini season opens Thursday: bag limits, safety rules for Miami-Dade boaters
Ahead of Florida's two-day lobster mini season opening Thursday, July 30, the FWC, U.S. Coast Guard, and Miami-Dade Sheriff's Marine Patrol outlined bag limits, size rules, and boating safety requirements at a joint news conference in North Miami.
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Megan published her first poem in the Sun Sentinel at the age of 11 and has been locked in ever since. She attended UF and FIU and has a degree in Communication Arts. Her professional background includes photography, editing, writing, translation, and graphic design. Megan enjoys learning language, art and vegan foods.
Megan O'Neill
Megan published her first poem in the Sun Sentinel at the age of 11 and has been locked in ever since. She attended UF and FIU and has a degree in Communication Arts. Her professional background includes photography, editing, writing, translation, and graphic design. Megan enjoys learning language, art and vegan foods.
Megan O'Neill
Megan published her first poem in the Sun Sentinel at the age of 11 and has been locked in ever since. She attended UF and FIU and has a degree in Communication Arts. Her professional background includes photography, editing, writing, translation, and graphic design. Megan enjoys learning language, art and vegan foods.