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Miami 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.
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Miami 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.
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View MoreBelgium routs U.S. 4-1, ending World Cup run; Miami Beach watch parties continue through final
Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4-1 Round of 16 win on Monday, July 7, ending all three co-host nations' tournament runs, but Miami Beach residents can still catch free watch parties at The Bandshell and The Sandbowl through the July 19 final.
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View MoreMiami Beach accepting applications for sister-city half marathon in Japan
The Miami Beach Sister Cities Program is selecting two runners to compete as goodwill ambassadors in the Shonan Fujisawa City Marathon on Jan. 24, 2027, continuing a tradition that sent fitness coach Jason DuBois to the same race in January 2026.
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View MoreMiami Beach Commission votes to seek state protection for 222-acre reef off South Beach
The Miami Beach City Commission voted unanimously to pursue a state designation for the Neon Reef Marine Park, a 222-acre protected zone over the living coral reef off South Beach that would ban motorized vessels from the area.
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View MoreMiami Beach FREEDOM exhibit open free in Lummus Park through Oct 15
The free Miami Beach FREEDOM outdoor exhibit in Lummus Park, featuring more than 30 weather-resistant panels celebrating American icons, closes Tuesday, July 15.
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View MoreKen Griffin seeks Miami Beach zoning change for private helipad at Terminal Island marina
Citadel founder Ken Griffin has asked Miami Beach to amend its zoning code to allow a private helipad at his Terminal Island megayacht marina, with the Land Use Committee expected to hear the request on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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View MoreSegafredo closes on Lincoln Road after 26 years; Leonardo opens on Collins Avenue
Segafredo L'Originale closed in June 2026 after 26 years on Lincoln Road, while Leonardo, a new Italian restaurant on Collins Avenue, opened in April with a ribbon-cutting attended by Mayor Steven Meiner.
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View MoreMiami Beach residents now get three warnings before a tow under new parking reform
Miami Beach's "End Resident Tows" program took effect Wednesday, July 1, giving registered residents up to three courtesy text warnings per quarter before their vehicle can be towed for most non-safety parking violations, while immediate towing remains for safety hazards like fire hydrants and disabled spaces.
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View MoreW South Beach to become Waldorf Astoria after $400M sale, reopening planned for winter 2027
Reuben Brothers and Hilton announced on July 7 that the W South Beach at 2201 Collins Ave. will be transformed into Waldorf Astoria Miami Beach, featuring 348 ocean-view suites, new dining concepts, and a renovated 48,000-square-foot pool deck, with a planned winter 2027 reopening.
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View MoreRecord 28.3 million visitors generated $2,300 in tax savings per local household in 2025
Greater Miami and Miami Beach welcomed a record 28.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $32.2 billion in economic impact and an estimated $2,300 in annual tax savings per household for Miami Beach area residents, according to figures the GMCVB released at its June 3, 2026 industry event.
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View MoreGrammy-honored teacher and student ensemble spotlight Miami-Dade magnets open to Miami Beach families
South Miami Senior High's Jennifer Jimenez won the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award in January, while Bellarmonia, a student vocal ensemble from Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer, landed on the official Grammy ballot for Best Choral Performance — both from countywide magnet programs open to Miami Beach area families, with the next application window opening Oct. 1.