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MB Volume 6 Issue 1 Winter 2011
MB Volume 6 Issue 1 Winter 2011
MB Volume 6 Issue 1 Winter 2011
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Contributing Writers
05 At Your Service | Para Servirle 40 Green Space | Espacio Ecológico Ivette Díaz, Shari Holbert Lipner,
Smiling yet? Resident support, your taxes and the NLA Saving our green canopy Julio Magrisso, Nannette Rodriguez,
¿Está sonriendo? Apoyo al residente, sus impuestos y la NLA Al rescate de nuestro paisaje verde
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld and Juan Sanchez
contents
es producida cada cuatro meses por la Oficina de
Comunicaciones.
Let’s continue to work together for a successful 2011. Continuemos trabajando juntos para un exitoso 2011.
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The online information/service request program replaced the old “Better Place” program. The
Citizen Support Center provides a confirmation receipt for all service requests, questions or
complaints submitted, making it easy for you to follow up on the status of your submission.
To access the Citizen Support Center, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov, and click on the
Research has shown that a smile has the
“Citizen Support” link on the lower left hand corner of the home page, or go to the Residents
power to connect people. It is contagious
portal and click the Citizen Support Center icon.
and can have many positive effects on
ourselves and the people we come in
¿Quiere solicitar algún servicio de la Ciudad, pagar su cuenta de servicios públicos o contact with. Developed by the City of
busca la respuesta a una pregunta que ha surgido en su mente? ¿Hay algo que usted desea Miami Beach Community Relations Board,
comunicar a la Ciudad? Con el uso de la tecnología de hoy y su Centro en Línea de Apoyo the new S.M.I.L.E. campaign seeks to
al Ciudadano (Online Citizen Support Center), la Ciudad ha facilitado la respuesta a estas promote civility among employees, residents
y a muchas otras solicitudes de servicio presentadas por residentes, negocios y visitantes, and visitors; build awareness about its
las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana. El Centro en Línea reemplazó el viejo positive effects; and encourage kindness,
programa llamado “Better Place” (Mejor Lugar). El servicio provee un recibo de confirmación courtesy, respect and consideration in
de todas las solicitudes de servicio, preguntas or quejas submitidas, facilitando un Miami Beach.
seguimiento fácil sobre el estatus de su pedido. Visite www.miamibeachfl.gov y haga
S.M.I.L.E., which stands for service,
clic en Residents and Citizen Support Center (Centro de Apoyo al Residente y al Ciudadano).
manners, ideals, leadership and excellence,
has the support of the area’s visitors bureau,
chambers of commerce, schools, corporate
2011 Commission Meetings and non-profit community and other
Reuniones de la comisión 2011 organizations. It will serve as a prototype
for potential roll-out to other cities.
The 2011 schedule for City Commission meetings is now available.
Commission meetings are generally held monthly in the City Commission For more information on S.M.I.L.E., visit
Chambers (third floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive) on www.miamibeachfl.gov, and click on
Wednesdays, unless otherwise indicated, and begin at 9:00 a.m. The dates the Resident tab.
for 2011 are as follows:
¿estÁ Sonriendo?
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Las investigaciones han demostrado que la
19 9 9 13 sonrisa es contagiosa y puede tener muchos
efectos positivos. La nueva campaña
S.M.I.L.E. desarrollada por la Junta de
Relaciones de la Comunidad, busca
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST promover el espíritu cívico en Miami Beach,
13 1 13 RECESS creando consciencia sobre sus efectos
positivos y fomentando la amabilidad, la
cortesía, el respeto y la consideración.
NOVEMBER
SEPTEMBER OCTOBER DECEMBER S.M.I.L.E., la sigla de servicio, modales,
2 & 16
14 19 only if a run-off election 14 ideales, liderazgo y excelencia, tiene el
is needed respaldo de muchas organizaciones locales.
La campaña servirá como prototipo para
Missed a meeting or can’t make it down to City Hall? Watch the meetings live on posibles despliegues en otras ciudades.
MBTV Channel 77 on Atlantic Broadband or online. Meeting replays are also www.miamibeachfl.gov y haga clic en
available on MBTV. Visit www.miamibeachfl.gov, and click on the MBTV Schedule in la sección Resident (residente).
the “Connect” box on the right side of the home page.
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At Your Service | Para Servirle
BRING IN NEW
POSSIBILITIES FOR 2011 READERS’ COMMENTs
los lectores COMENTAn
TRAIGA NUEVAS POSIBILIDADES I am a Miami Beach resident and I just
PARA 2011 want to say I like the MB magazine and
Add the Neighborhood Leadership appreciate the informative articles about
Academy to your resume. Gain a fresh Miami Beach’s past, present and future.
perspective and be an informed resident I want to thank the City of Miami Beach
of Miami Beach. The free, 15-week course Añada la Academia de Liderazgo de for MB Magazine.
begins again on March 7 and every Vecindad a su curriculum vitae. Gane Soy residente de Miami Beach y quiero
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out more and register at http://www. informado. El curso gratuito de 15 semanas aprecio los artículos informativos acerca
miamibeachfl.gov/residents/scroll. comienza otra vez en el 7 de marzo y cada del pasado, el presente y el futuro de
aspx?id=13150, or click on “Residents” lunes de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Regístrese Miami Beach. Agradezco a la Ciudad de
from the home page. Contact Caroline en: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/ Miami Beach por MB magazine.
DeFreze, Community Resource Coordinator, residents/scroll.aspx?id=13150, o Mario Fielder
at cdefreze@miamibeachfl.gov for escriba a Caroline DeFreze, Coordinadora
more information. de Recursos de la Comunidad,
cdefreze@miamibeachfl.gov. You Rock! The (Green Space, fall issue
2010) article is amazing. Thanks so much
for all your hard work!
A LIVING
GALLERY
FOR OUR
COLLECTION
“Great art picks up where nature ends.”
- Marc Chagall
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Cultural Corner |Esquina Cultural
Dennis Leyva. “Last year was the program’s internationally-recognized artist Brian Tolle, being outdoors
most active year since 1976, with six major who has also been commissioned for public with nature,
art pieces installed, restored or in the art projects in New York, L.A., Brooklyn, beautiful
making.” Wales, Belgium and other cities. His newly architecture,”
unveiled piece, Tempest, is located at the explained said Tolle.
Most of the city’s public art collection has
newly remodeled Collins Park, in Miami “I wanted to create
an underlying theme from a curatorial
Beach’s CANDO arts district. something artistically
perspective that references Miami Beach is sophisticated but
an island: the ocean, water, pools, the sun, The interactive maze has blue-green swirls also something for
and beach elements such as sand, seashells that simulate the ocean’s waves and two the public at large
and palm fronds. In 1995, the City of Miami walking paths leading to it. When seen where families could
Beach established a formal AiPP program from above, the sculpture and the paths go together and
following the example of programs in cities make the shape of a Florida hurricane, experience. I hope
such as Seattle and New York. reflecting on the artist’s it’s a source of
fascination with “formal and pride and joy for
“The AiPP program was created to enhance
iconographic dialog with history the community.”
the aesthetic environment of the City of
and context, architecture, site
Miami Beach by including works of art on
and technology.” At night the
public property within the City,” said AiPP
sculpture is lit from within by
Chairperson Jeremy Chestler. “Public art
LED lights, making it appear
expresses – to a great extent – the spirit
as a beacon and magical
of the community, and everyone who
river of light.
experiences public art should have a sense
of ownership because in essence public art “Every city has a different
is everyone’s art to enjoy.” character and personality
and the City of Miami Beach
AiPP’s latest projects include a sculpture by
is so much about creation,
Liquid Measures is another recent addition symbol that not only marks the area and Development (TCD) oversee the program.
to the city’s public art offerings. The work greets all the visitors by boat but also brings
“The primary objective of the program is
was commissioned to Miami artist Wendy together some of the key attributes the
to make art accessible by bringing it to the
Wischer, who was asked to beautify three city stands for: a vital zest for live; art and
people,” explained Chesler. “There are
electrical boxes at a city pump station on design,“ said the artist. The function of the
many adults and children who never have
Washington Avenue, south of 5 Street. lights is not to guide the ships but to greet
the opportunity to step into a museum; this
visitors.
The artwork includes hand-cut, blue, eliminates that barrier. The city becomes an
moon-water glass tiles that cover three, These new art pieces join well-known open-air, fully accessible museum.”
4’x4’x4’ electrical boxes and their 4’ sculptures like Charles O. Perry’s (untitled)
To find out where all the AiPP installations
pedestals. Inspired by the pattern of the monumental yellow sculpture. Perry’s piece
are located in the city and to learn more
Golden Mean, the eight-foot high, 360’ was city’s first public art piece and has
about the Miami Beach Arts in Public Places
square foot installation makes reference been at the Scott Rakow Youth Center
program, visit www.miamibeachfl.gov,
to the wind and water currents that pass (SRYC). It recently underwent a conservation
click the “Arts/Arte” tab or visit the City’s
through the area while reflecting the treatment when the sculpture was moved to
GIS map at http://gis.miamibeachfl.
surroundings of the environment and those accommodate the expansion of the youth
gov/artprojects/ for an interactive way
within it. The tiles have a watery effect and center last year. As part of the conservation
to find public art in the City.
shimmer as viewers walk by, referencing treatment, the sculpture received a paint
the water that surrounds Miami Beach and job that matches its original color, and it
lies just a few blocks away. The public art was also given a new location at the Scott
project enhances the public plaza and Rakow, right by its entrance.
is an improvement to the intersection of
Roy Lichtenstein’s Mermaid, the city’s
Washington Avenue and Third Street.
second public art piece installed in 1979
“I would like viewers to see the piece on the lawn of The Fillmore Miami Beach at
and have it redirect their attention to the the Jackie Gleason Theater, was one of the
surrounding environment and then as they fully restored works this past year. To ensure
notice their own reflection, to reflect on their that the art piece was maintained
place and impact within that environment,” consistent with the artist intentions,
explained Wischer. a professional art restorer
was secured. The stabilization
The latest AiPP projects commissioned
treatment included, among
can be perceived as minimalist in nature,
other restorations, the
including a future project just awarded
replacement of lost concrete, a
by the Miami Beach City Commission to
new paint job, and a protective
another internationally acclaimed artist.
coating.
Tobias Rehberger’s Lighthouse, the piece’s
By ordinance, 1.5 percent of the
working title, will feature a 55’ tall
cost of city-owned construction
deconstructed lighthouse with moving lights
projects is set aside for works of
at the top and will be installed at South
public art. A City commission-
Pointe Park in the next two years.
appointed committee and a
“I would like to give this very special division of the City’s Office
gateway to the City of Miami Beach a of Tourism and Cultural
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Cultural Corner |Esquina Cultural
aclamado internacionalmente. “Sirena”, de Roy Lichtenstein, la segunda profesional. El tratamiento incluyó, entre
pieza de arte público instalada en otras restauraciones, el reemplazo del
El Faro de Tobias Rehberger, el título actual
1979, en la parte exterior del Jackie concreto perdido, una pintada y una capa
de la obra, exhibirá un faro de 55 pies con
Gleason, fue una de las obras restauradas protectora.
luces móviles en la parte de arriba y se
completamente este pasado año. Para
instalará en los próximos dos años en South Por ordenanza, 1.5 por ciento de los
garantizar que mantuviera su consistencia,
Pointe Park. proyectos de construcción de la Ciudad
se contó con los servicios de un restaurador
se dedican al arte público. AiPP es
“Quisiera aportarle a tan especial punto de
supervisado por un comité nombrado por la
entrada a Miami Beach, un símbolo que no
Comisión y por la división de la Oficina de
solamente marca el área y da la bienvenida
Turismo y Desarrollo Cultural de la Ciudad.
a los visitantes en bote sino que también
reúne los principales atributos distintivos de “El principal objetivo del programa es
la Ciudad: una vibrante pasión por la vida, hacer que el arte sea accesible a la gente”,
el arte y el diseño“, dijo el artista. explicó Chesler. “Hay muchos adultos y
niños que nunca tienen la oportunidad
Estas nuevas obras se unirán a esculturas
de entrar a un museo y esto elimina esa
bien conocida como la monumental
barrera. La ciudad se vuelve un museo al
escultura amarilla de Charles O. Perry, la
aire libre”.
primera obra de arte público de la Ciudad,
localizada en Scott Rakow Youth Center Conozca más. Visite www.
(SRYC), que fue sometida a un trabajo de miamibeachfl.gov y haga clic en la
conservación durante la expansión del sección “Arts/Arte” o viste el mapa GIS de
centro. Como parte del proceso, recibió un la Ciudad en http://gis.miamibeachfl.
tratamiento con pintura acorde con su color gov/artprojects/.
original y se le asignó un nuevo lugar, en la
entrada de Scott Rakow.
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Salud y Aptitud | Health and Fitness
Left to right: Raheem Dean, Nasir Le Maistre, Dominik James and Jaylen Lopez break a sweat at the revamped facility
fitness facility boasts – among other pieces While cardio is a good start, fitness trainers
Julio Magrisso of equipment – brand new treadmills, agree that cardio is normally not enough.
F
elliptical machines and stationary bikes.
“Fortunately, the Rakow fitness center
or many Americans, every year is The new fitness center is part of the recently
also offers the equipment necessary for
the same: you start off great, and completed renovations at the Scott Rakow
appropriate strength training,” added Smith.
then. For some of us? Well, we never Youth Center.
Strength training might not burn calories like
start at all.
“We have designed a fitness facility that aerobics, but it increases bone density and
Fortunately, you don’t have to go very will challenge anyone looking for a workout muscle mass.
far if you want to keep this year’s fitness in a great environment,” boasted Parks and
Fitness machines and some free-weights
resolution. The City of Miami Beach is the Recreation Director Kevin Smith. Adults can
are available and strategically placed at
perfect location to help you reach your enjoy the variety of equipment, and they
the Rakow fitness center to help round out
healthy goals. The year-round weather can round out the exercise routine with a
the exercise routines. Easily adjustable
is ideal for runners who have countless quick swim in the pool.
weight machines for chest, back, leg, bicep,
opportunities to sprint solo on the beach,
tricep and abdominal training provide the
on the streets or at the Flamingo Park track. What to do? recommended 30-minute, strength-training
Many local runners opt to meet up with With so many choices, where do you
routine/three days a week.
others for a daily or weekly group run begin? One suggestion: cardio. Everyone
instead of going solo, and run clubs meet acknowledges that cardio training at first The Scott Rakow Youth Center will also be
regularly in different areas of Miami Beach. can be difficult to maintain, but as your offering other fun, fitness-related classes
body adapts, it can be very rewarding and throughout the year at various times.
Then there are the miles of opportunities for
fun. Not only can cardio exercises lead to Contact the youth center management or
bicycling, rollerblading,
weight loss, but also a stronger heart and the Parks and Recreation Department for a
skateboarding or
lungs, increased bone density, better sleep, schedule of classes. Also visit our Website
swimming in our city.
more energy and confidence. A major at www.miamibeachparks.com and
Don’t like exercising bonus: cardio can also help reduce stress click on the Scott Rakow Youth Center for
outdoors? The new and the risk of heart disease. information.
Scott Rakow
Youth Center
The Scott Rakow Youth Center is proud to offer a multitude of new
classes for children and adults. Classes for adults include power
flow yoga, laughter yoga, zumba, ceramics and computer classes.
Children can enjoy taking classes in tumbling, gymnastics, ballet,
cheerleading and hip hop. For more information, please call the Scott
Rakow Youth Center at 305.673.7767.
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Health and Fitness | Salud y Aptitud
P
ara muchos norteamericanos es lo Equipos de maquinas y algunas pesas
Los ejercicios cardiovasculares no solo
mismo todos los años: usted empieza libres están disponibles y estratégicamente
pueden contribuir a la pérdida de peso,
con todo entusiasmo y luego… ¿Y localizadas en el centro para ayudarle a
pero también contribuyen al fortalecimiento
para otros? Bueno, ni siquiera empezamos. tener un paquete completo de ejercicios.
del corazón y los pulmones, el incremento
Afortunadamente usted no tiene que ir muy Aparatos que permiten ajustar fácilmente
de la densidad ósea, un mejor sueño y
lejos si quiere cumplir con su resolución el peso, para ejercitar el pecho, la
más confianza y energía. Un gran bono:
de aptitud de este año. La Ciudad de espalda, piernas, bíceps, tríceps y músculos
El ejercicio cardiovascular también puede
Miami Beach es un lugar perfecto para abdominales proveen la recomendada
ayudar a reducir la tensión y los riesgos de
ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas de salud. rutina de 30 minutos de acondicionamiento
enfermedades del corazón.
Durante todo el año el clima es ideal para de estiramiento/muscular tres días a la
que los aficionados de correr hagan su Mientras que el cardio es un buen jugar semana.
ejercicio solos en la playa, en las calles donde empezar, los entrenadores de
El centro Scott Rakow también estará
o en la pista de Flamingo Park. Muchos acondicionamiento físico coinciden en
ofreciendo otras clases y actividades
corredores locales prefieren reunirse diaria afirmar que el cardio no es suficiente en sí
amenas relacionadas con el bienestar físico
o semanalmente con otras personas para mismo.
a lo largo del año y en diferentes horarios.
correr en grupo y los clubs de correr
“Afortunadamente el centro de Para conocer los horarios de clases
también se encuentran regularmente en
acondicionamiento Rakow Center comuníquese con el centro administrativo
diferentes áreas de Miami Beach.
también ofrece equipos necesarios para del Departamento de Parques y Recreación,
También hay miles de oportunidades para ejercicios adecuados de estiramiento y o visite www.miamibeachparks.com
el ciclismo, todo tipo de patinaje o para acondicionamiento muscular”, añadió y haga clic en Scott Rakow Youth Center
nadar en la ciudad. Smith. Aunque los ejercicios de estiramiento para obtener información.
¿Qué se hace con tantas opciones y dónde Scott Rakow Youth Center ofrece con orgullo una multitud de nuevas clases para niños y adultos.
se comienza? Una sugerencia: ejercicio Las clases para adultos incluyen Power Flow Yoga (Yoga Dinámica), Laughter Yoga (Yoga de la
y acondicionamiento muscular quizá no
cardio. Muchas personas reconocen que Risa), Zumba, cerámica y computadores. Los niños pueden disfrutar recibiendo clases de gimnasia,
queman calorías como los aeróbicos,
al principio puede ser difícil de mantener tumbling (volteretas y acrobacias), ballet, porrismo y hip hop. Para obtener mayor información llame
a Scott Rakow Youth Center al 305673-7767.
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Next Generation | Nueva Generación
IB Diploma program
applications due: Attention Miami
Beach High parents and students, the
IB Diploma program applications are
due January 31. Applications can be
downloaded at http://scholarsacademy.
wordpress.com. Applications submitted after
the deadline will be placed on a waiting
list. Contact Tanya Diaz at tanyadiaz@
dadeschools.net.
A group of parents take a lesson about how to keep track of their children’s school performance at a MBPP
workshop in September. Seeking International
Information: Keep your Miami Beach
Topics and training included the use of public schools in mind as you travel abroad.
Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld the Parent Portal and the City’s free WiFi Help bring the world to our local students
connection, among others. The workshops with brochures, maps, menus and other
In Miami Beach, this won’t be a typical were done at Miami Beach High, North items. Contact your home school for details.
school year for students or their parents. The Beach Elementary, Nautilus Middle and
new year will bring lots of opportunities for Treasure Island Elementary.
involvement in your child’s education and
academic success through the new Miami Stuart Barasch, father of two Miami Beach of the school district’s web based learning
Beach Parents Program (MBPP). High School students, attended one of the resources, parents have become more
workshops. technologically savvy and have opened up
Modeled after Miami-Dade County Public channels of communication at home to help
Schools’ (MDCPS) The Parent Academy, “Since the workshop, I’ve been successful in
gaining access to the portal, which I could their children succeed,” said Biggart.
the new Miami Beach program helps
parents and guardians be involved in their not do before,” said Barasch. During the workshops, parents also have a
children’s education through resources chance to learn more about what the City
and free training. As part of the City of of Miami Beach is doing to support local
Miami Beach’s Education Compact, a
unique agreement between the City and the
Did you know? education through the Education Compact.
Traiga información
internacional: Cuando viaje a otros
Barbara Biggart (centro) del programa Miami Beach Parents Program, facilita un taller sobre el uso del Internet países tenga en cuenta a las escuelas
con Sharon Rossano (izq.) y Luz Miryam Patino (der.). públicas de Miami Beach. Ayude a
En Miami Beach, este año escolar no será sin costo alguno para todas las familias de acercar el mundo a nuestros estudiantes
típico para los estudiantes ni para sus Miami Beach y no solamente para quienes locales trayendo folletos, mapas, menús y
padres. El nuevo año conllevará mucha forman parte del sistema de escuelas otros materiales.
participación en la educación de su hijo y públicas.
en su éxito académico a través del nuevo
Con el fin de generar la participación de los para Padres y la conexión gratuita WiFi
Programa para Padres de Miami Beach
padres, el Paquete Educativo de la Ciudad de la Ciudad. Los talleres se realizaron
(MBPP, por sus siglas en inglés).
empezó a ofrecer talleres en septiembre, en Miami Beach High, North Beach
Creado con base en la Academia de Padres Elementary, Nautilus Middle y Treasure
de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Island Elementary.
Miami-Dade (MDCPSPA, por sus siglas
en inglés), el nuevo programa de Miami
¿Sabía usted? Stuart Barasch, padre de dos estudiantes de
La clave para el éxito en el programa Miami Beach High School, asistió a uno de
Beach ayuda a los padres y tutores a estar
del Bachillerato Internacional (IB) es la los talleres.
envueltos en la educación de sus niños y a
comprometerse con ella mediante recursos motivación del estudiante. Los estudiantes “Después del taller he venido ganando
y talleres gratuitos. Como parte del Paquete inscritos disfrutan con su escuela y con las acceso al portal, algo que no había podido
Educativo de la Ciudad de Miami Beach, tareas escolares, están dispuestos a aceptar lograr antes”, dijo Barasch.
un acuerdo unico entre la Ciudad y el nuevos retos y progresan en ellos para
desempeñarse bien en el programa de IB y A través del portal, los padres tienen acceso
sistema de escuelas públicas, habrá talleres
más allá. a servicios educativos complementarios,
específicos para la comunidad disponibles
información sobre almuerzos gratuitos e
en las instalaciones de la Ciudad.
Para conocer más visite incluso pueden hacer un seguimiento a la
“El Programa para Padres de Miami Beach miamibeachfl.gov y haga clic en la sección asistencia escolar de sus hijos.
está brindando a las familias recursos de Educación.
“Al aprender a aprovechar durante todo el
e información sobre cómo apoyar la
tiempo (24/7) los recursos de aprendizaje
educación de sus hijos”, afirmó Barbara
enfocados los diferentes componentes del del sitio web del distrito escolar, los padres
Biggart, integrante de MBPP. La buena
programa. Los temas y la capacitación amplían sus conocimientos tecnológicos
noticia es que el programa está disponible
incluyeron, entre otros, el uso del Portal y abren canales de comunicación en sus
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MAKING
DOLLARS
AND ¢ENTS
of the City’s Financial Health
A bond is a debt instrument issued for a period of more how a limited amount of money should
be allocated to successfully achieve
than one year with the purpose of raising capital by borrowing and predetermined goals. These policies are
is the primary source of long-term debt for local governments such adopted by the city commission and they
can only change them.
as cities and counties.
Types of Bonds
General Obligation (GO) Bonds
Unlimited-tax GO bonds are secured by the full faith, credit, and taxing powers of
the issuing government. They legally obligate the local government to levy taxes on
all assessable property within its jurisdiction to a level necessary to meet the bond
payment obligation
Revenue Bonds
Revenue bonds are secured by the revenues from the project being financed.
Their credit strength depends upon the financial strength of the capital project.
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“We don’t place everything into one Association has annually awarded
basket. We have very diversified
strategies when it comes to investing. We
the Certificate of Achievement to
Miami Beach, for over 20 years, as a
Fiscal Policies
also make sure that reserves are kept testament to its Excellence in Financial Stabilization Funds and Fund
healthy,” said Gonzalez. Reporting Program. The certificate Balance/Contingency Planning
acknowledges those agencies that go and Cash Reserves
Miami Beach experienced
beyond the minimum requirements of
unprecedented growth in property tax
revenues through 2007 allowing us to
generally accepted accounting principles Debt Issuance
to prepare comprehensive annual
address significant community needs
financial reports that evidence the spirit Use of Non-Recurring Revenues
and desires, enhance free access to
of transparency and full disclosure
services, and generally enhance service Balancing the Operating Budget
and then to recognize individual
levels. However, since that time, the City
governments that succeed in achieving
has faced significant declines in property
that goal. The City has also been awarded Guiding the Design of Programs
tax revenues due to state legislated
the Distinguished Budget Presentation and Services
decreases and a subsequent downturn
Award, since 2002/03.
in the real estate market. As a result, the Capital Asset Acquisition,
City has worked to ensure that increases Looking towards the future, the Office of Maintenance, Replacement
in recurring revenues are in line with Budget and Performance Improvements and Retirement
more historical growth in values, and (OBPI) annually prepares an analysis
at the same time use the short-term of major expenditure and revenue Cash Management
opportunities to enhance reserves and trends. A five-year forecast is made on
address needed structural changes while a combination of past trends, general Managing Investments
ensuring that reserves are maintained. assumptions and specific anticipated
changes. Once the forecast is complete, Debt Limits
The City’s 11 percent emergency reserve
it provides insight into sustainable trend
fund has grown from $18.6 million in FY
levels, potential areas of shortfall or
Fees and Charges
2004/05 to $26.1 million as of September
surpluses, and areas of concern for the For details on these policies, go to
30, 2009 and the City has achieved
future. http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/excellence/
$13.6 million or 5.7 percent of the six
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percent contingency requirement as of “While we can never really predict the
FY 2007/08. As a result, the City’s bond future, Miami Beach does a good job at
rating has steadily improved. preparing for a rainy day,” concluded
OBPI Director Kathie Brooks.
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Para los corredores de bolsa, la campana de cierre de Wall Street e independientes, como Standard & Poor’s,
Moody’s y Fitch, son quienes evalúan la
marca el final de un buen o un mal día de trabajo. Pero los cambios solidez financiera de un emisor de bonos o su
en el mercado de valores también pueden tener un efecto sobre los capacidad para pagar de modo oportuno el
capital principal y los intereses de un bono.
gobiernos locales, por ejemplo en términos de inversiones, valores
“En resumidas cuentas, para un gobierno
de pensiones y adquisición de bonos. Por fortuna, Miami Beach no local, la calificación de bonos es lo
depende únicamente del mercado para asegurar su salud financiera. equivalente a una calificación personal de
crédito: ambas indican la probabilidad
En el transcurso de los últimos tres años, a plazo del gobierno de la ciudad y de las de reembolso de un préstamo”, explicó
medida que la economía nacional y mundial tendencias de gasto. La meta es también Patricia Walker, Directora Financiera de
se ha quedado rezagada y se han sentido los mejorar la salud financiera general y Miami Beach.
efectos de la reducción de impuestos sobre mantener la calificación global de bonos. Un calificación de bonos alta (por ejemplo,
la propiedad inmobiliaria, ordenada desde AAA) indica un riesgo crediticio bajo
Como prueba de la salud financiera y la
el nivel estatal, se ha hecho evidente que el para un inversionista. Esto también
buena gestión fiscal de la Ciudad, en 2010,
compromiso de Miami Beach con su proceso significa que un préstamo será menos
Moody’s aumentó a Aa2 su calificación de
de planificación estratégica ha fructificado costoso para un emisor con una calificación
bonos – un punto por debajo de la calificación
en mejoras concretas. más alta que para otro con una más baja.
más alta y por encima de lo esperado para
“Prestamos servicios, hacemos negocios y, lo una población de su tamaño y con sus Las calificaciones se expresan en letras
que es más importante, guiamos el proceso factores de riesgo. que van desde “AAA”, el grado más alto,
de toma de decisiones cerciorándonos de hasta “C” (“basura”), que es el grado más
Un bono es un instrumento de deuda bajo. Distintas agencias de calificación
realizar un trabajo colectivo orientado a
emitido por un período de más de un año utilizan grados con las mismas letras,
cumplir la misión de la Ciudad y su plan
con el propósito de obtener capital mediante pero emplean diversas combinacionesde
estratégico”, comentó Jorge M. Gonzalez,
préstamo; es la fuente principal de deuda a letras en mayúsculas y minúsculas para
Administrador de la Ciudad de Miami
largo plazo para los gobiernos locales como diferenciarse.
Beach.
ciudades y condados. De manera general, se
El Plan Estratégico de la Ciudad de Miami trata de un compromiso de devolver el capital Por cada baja en la calificación, los
Beach incluye Objetivos Clave con los que principal junto con los intereses en una fecha emisores de bonos pagan puntos de base
se busca asegurar la sostenibilidad a largo específica. Agencias de calificación privadas adicionales (un punto de base equivale a
1/100 de un punto porcentual). Cuando se
Manejo de Inversiones
Bonos pagaderos con ingresos
Límites de Deuda los bonos pagaderos con ingresos están respaldados por los ingresos del proyecto que se
financia. Su fuerza crediticia depende de la fuerza financiera del proyecto de capital..
Tasas y Tributos
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A
s you may have heard through media proactive action plan in our city.”
reports, several cases of hookworm Report:
One area proven to be beneficial has been
were reported last summer that may Let us know if you see anyone
in efforts to address the stray cat population.
have been contracted from infected animal abandoning a cat or dog in a public
The Cat Network uses their mobile clinic to
feces. While most of the cases occurred area; see any dogs off leash; or see
spay, neuter and vaccinate free-roaming
many months ago on private property in any dog owners failing to clean up after
cat populations through a humane “catch
a very limited, specific area of the city, no their animal. Also, please report littering
and release” program. Thanks to this effort,
cases were reported to have occurred from or trespassing in our environmentally
hundreds of cats have been “fixed” in the
contact east of the sand dunes. sensitive dunes.
past year and a half. Monthly “Spay Days”
City officials have been working actively are scheduled at convenient public locations Code Compliance Division at
since last October to address this issue. using veterinarians that provide low-cost or 305.673.7555
City sanitation crews clean daily the public free procedures. While the focus has been
access areas west of the beach dunes from on stray cats, residents are encouraged to
46 to 65 streets (along with regular cleaning promptly, and the area cleaned. Individuals
have their pets fixed, too.
in all other public areas). The City is also feeding the feral cat population are being
Keeping animals healthy is another focus. told that they cannot place food directly
working with condo and hotel properties
The City initiated a “controlled feeding” on the ground, on leaves or plants, and
to address cleanliness issues on private
project to help provide medications to feral that feeding containers must be removed
property, while continuing a partnership with
cats. Thanks to a generous donation of cat immediately after the cats are finished
the Cat Network to help control the feral cat
food and medications from PetCo, a group eating. Leaving containers behind or placing
population.
of volunteers placed cat food with medicine food directly on the ground, leaves or plants
Residents and visitors are being reminded in locations where feral cat colonies have is littering and can be subject to a violation
not to trespass on the sand dunes, not to been identified. and fine.
litter, and to take common-sense precautions
Condos and hotels are also asked to ensure “Our desire is not to issue violations, it is
when using public access paths.
that no health and sanitation issues exist on to have our residents help us keep our city
“Nothing is more important to us than the their property. Private property managers clean and avoid any health issues,” explains
health and safety of our residents and are being encouraged to share information Community Outreach Coordinator Lynn
visitors and we are very confident that on the proper way to feed animals and to Bernstein. “We encourage anyone that feeds
our efforts are addressing any issues and ensure that animal feces left on frequently stray cats to help with this issue by doing so
concerns,” said Assistant City Manager used private property is in a manner that doesn’t create sanitation
Hilda Fernandez. “Our Public Works, Code removed problems. They can also help by adding
Compliance, Sanitation and Community medications to the food. If they don’t have
Outreach staff has been working closely with medication, it can be provided
other government agencies to implement a to them.”
A P P R O A C H
T O A N E W
FOOTPRINT
Looking for Volunteers to
trap and medicate cats as well
as Adoptive Parents/SE BUSCAN
VOLUNTARIO Y PADRES ADOPTIVOS
Upcoming Spay Day/PROXIMO EVENTO:
February 13
The Cat Network
miamibeachcats@hotmail.com
City contact: Lynn Bernstein
305.673.7010
lynnbernstein@miamibeachfl.gov
Residents and visitors are also being reminded with new signs that the dunes are http://miamibeachfl.gov/news/
protected by State and City law, and entering (trespassing in) the dunes, or placing scroll.aspx?id=62271
any food/containers in the dunes is also subject to numerous fines and violations.
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C
omo tal vez usted escuchó a través Una área que ha probado ser beneficiosa
de reportes de prensa, varios incluye los esfuerzos para lidiar con la
Repórtelo:
casos de anquilostomas fueron población de gatos callejeros. Cat Network
Por favor infórmenos si ve algún perro sin
reportados el pasado verano que pueden utiliza su clínica móvil para esterilizar,
correa, si el dueño de un perro no limpia
haber sido transmitidos a través de las castrar y vacunar a las poblaciones de
las heces de su animal, si alguien arroja
heces de animales infectados. Aunque la gatos callejeros a través de un programa
basuras indebidamente o si alguien entra
mayoría de los casos ocurrieron meses atrás humanitario basado en “atrapar y liberar”.
a las dunas. Por favor comuníquese con:
en propiedad privada en un área específica Gracias a este esfuerzo, cientos de gatos
División de Cumplimiento con el Código
de la ciudad, ninguno de los casos fueron han sido tratados y castrados en el último
(City’s Code Compliance Division),
reportados como si ocurrieron al este de las año y medio. Eventos de esterilización,
teléfono 305.673.7555.
dunas de la arena castración y vacunas ocurren mensualmente
en locales públicos convenientes, usando
Oficiales de la Ciudad han estado
veterinarios que proveen servicios a
trabajando activamente desde el pasado
bajo costo. Aunque el enfoque ha sido a los administradores de los mismos a
mes de octubre para lidiar con este tema.
en los gatos callejeros, se le aconseja a que compartan información sobre cómo
Diariamente, empleados de sanitación
los residentes a que esterilicen, castren y alimentar a los animales en la forma
limpian las áreas de acceso público al
vacunen a sus gatos también. apropiada y a asegurar que se recojan
oeste de las dunas de la playa desde la 46
inmediatamente los heces de los animales
a la 65 calle (en conjunto con la limpieza Manteniendo los animales saludables es
dejados en propiedad privada que se usa
general de todas las otras áreas públicas). otro enfoque. La Ciudad inició un proyecto
frecuentemente, y que se limpie el área.
La Ciudad también está trabajando con de control sobre la alimentación de los
Aquellos que alimentan a la población
las propiedades de condominios y hoteles gatos para ayudar a proveer medicamentos
de gatos callejeros no pueden colocar
para lidiar con los temas de limpieza en para los gatos callejeros. Gracias a
alimentos directamente en el piso, en hojas
propiedad privada, y al mismo tiempo una generosa donación de alimentos y
o plantas. Tienen que retirar los recipientes
continuar una asociación con la red medicamentos de gatos de PetCo, un
donde se alimentan los gatos tan pronto
Cat Network para ayudar a controlar la grupo de voluntarios colocó alimentos con
como los gatos hayan terminado de
población de gatos callejeros. medicina en locales donde las colonias de
comer. Dejar contenedores de comida mal
gatos callejeros se han identificado.
Se continúa recordando a los residentes ubicados o colocar comida directamente en
y visitantes que no traspasen las dunas, También se les pide a los condominios y el suelo, en hojas o en plantas, equivale a
tiren basura y que tomen precauciones hoteles que aseguren de que no existan arrojar basuras en lugares inadecuados, lo
de sentido común al usar los caminos del problemas de sanitación o salud en cual está sujeto a sanciones y multas.
acceso público. sus propiedades. Se les está alentando
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Left: View of SoundScape from the New World Center. Right: Custom-designed steel pergolas like these and other inviting features are part of the landscape.
SoundScape is everything but ordinary. As its a book, rest or grab a quick lunch, while a surrounding infrastructure, street and
name implies, this city-owned space is about sidewalk café area provides the opportunity landscape improvements came in on time and
music, sound, art, culture, landscape and to dine within a nook of trees. on budget.
people.
A 7,500-square foot projection wall “The events at Miami Beach SoundScape
“This world-class venue, together with Frank combined with a world-class audio system, will attract a range in attendees — from small
Gehry’s iconic New World Center next door, the ExoStage@Miami Beach SoundScape, and intimate to larger audiences — and will
will capture the spirit and vitality of Miami is one of the space’s most anticipated help to create a new and unique community
Beach and will embrace residents and tourists features. After dark, it will provide a canvas experience,” added Gonzalez. “It is a space
alike, serving as a geographical and cultural for concerts, video art, film and the concerts that is not defined as one particular thing, but
hub for the city,” said Miami Beach City playing inside the NWC, some of which will be that is surely one-of-a-kind.”
Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez. “There is no projected on the wall. The ExoStage is sure to
As an added convenience for SoundScape
other venue like it in the area, and we know turn this distinctive space into a spectacular,
visitors, the Frank Gehry-designed
that SoundScape will become synonymous all-night cultural event destination.
Pennsylvania Avenue public parking garage
with great cultural locations and experiences
The opportunities for a diversity of video just west of the NWC is already open. This
for residents and visitors alike.”
events are virtually limitless, from free fully self-serve garage features 550 parking
Designed by the world-renowned Dutch outdoor concerts hosted by New World spaces and approximately 8,000 square feet
architectural firm West 8, SoundScape has Symphony, to the projection of video artist’s of first class retail space. The garage provides
some unique features. The two-and-a-half- work during Art Basel Miami Beach, to access to the NWC via a third floor covered
acre space was designed to feel not exactly outdoor movies for anyone with a blanket or walkway and is illuminated with LED lights at
as a plaza or a park, but a landscape with a beach chair. Broadcasts will be enhanced night that coordinate in color with lights on
lots of openness within a pallet of tropical with a highly sophisticated directional the protruding sunshade from NWC’s north
vegetation, establishing its relationship to the sound system, enclosed in two parallel bar façade. The garage provides convenient
stunning piece of architecture and culture structures flanking the viewing area. People public parking for SoundScape and NWC
next door, and its position within the buzzing seated within this area will be treated to events, the Fillmore Miami Beach at the
activity of Miami Beach. concert-quality surround sound experience, Jackie Gleason, Lincoln Road and the Miami
while outside the area, the sound will be Beach Convention Center.
During the day, custom designed steel
ambient in nature so as not to disturb
pergolas and bright blooms of bougainvillea Be one of the first ones to come in and
surrounding residents and businesses.
vines, veils of palm and mosaics of experience the newest world-class cultural
meandering pathways lure you through all The park will also accommodate outdoor destination of Miami Beach -- a “SoundScape”
corners of the space and invite the occasional sit-down or cocktail-style celebrations and like no other.
musical and cultural event, or just relaxing gatherings, and the opportunity to dine
Miami Beach SoundScape
with friends and family. A network of seat under the trees, or the stars. The $13 million
1670 Washington Avenue | 305.673.7730
walls invite visitors to sit and relax to read project, which also included extensive
View of one of the performing halls at the New World Center. The main performance hall includes 14 distinctive configurations,
in-the-round seating, room for a DJ and 247 retractable seats among other
state-of-the-art features.
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Venga y llénese de
inspiración
en el nuevo “espacio” de la Ciudad
Ya es uno de los mayores destinos culturales y vacacionales
del mundo, y una maravillosa comunidad para vivir, trabajar y
divertirse, ahora Miami Beach tiene otra gran razón para celebrar.
En enero, la Ciudad abrirá Miami Beach SoundScape, un nuevo y único espacio público de
eventos localizado en el corazón del vibrante Distrito Central de la Ciudad, en la esquina
de Washington con la Calle 17, rodeado por Lincoln Road Mall, Fillmore en Jackie Gleason
Theater, el Centro de Convenciones de Miami Beach y el New World Center (NWC) —
centro diseñado por Frank Gehry— la nueva sede del New World Symphony, America’s
Orchestral Academy.
“Este sitio de categoría mundial, junto con el icónico New World Center creado por Frank
Gehry, captará el espíritu y la vitalidad de Miami Beach y acogerá a los residentes y
a turistas, sirviendo como centro geográfico y cultural de Miami Beach”, afirmó Jorge
M. Gonzalez, Administrador de la Ciudad. “No existe otro sitio como este en el área y
sabemos que SoundScape se convertirá sinónimo con locales y experiencias de gran
cultura para los residentes y visitantes por igual”.
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1. El muro de proyección de ExoStage de 7,500 pies cuadrados proyectará conciertos, peliculas y más. 2.
Otra vista del nuevo paisaje en SoundScape. 3. La entrada al New World Center a la izquierda del muro de
proyección de 7,500 pies cuadrados.
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a long hot summer. However, appear on leafless branches to ensure that
while we can cover up and protect the trees had adequate nutrients to support
the new growth. Although new shoots
ourselves from the cold, plants,
should continue to grow and fill in the
crops and trees cannot. crowns, many branches appear to be dead
Last winter, many of the mature Calophyllum or unable to produce new shoots, and it
trees lining Meridian Avenue, from 3 to seems that the growth process has stopped
16 streets, along with many other plants or slowed.
and trees in the city, were damaged by
As a result, City crews will begin to trim the
South Florida’s longest period of cold
damaged trees this spring. “Often when
weather in 40 years. Many of the leaves
branches are cut they produce new shoots
of the Calophyllum trees, said to be about
from the cut branch ends. The new shoots
seven decades old, died and fell, leaving
are tender and vulnerable to cold damage
numerous bare, dead-looking branches.
so, in order to avoid cold damage to new
“We are still sad to see the enormous shoots, we have scheduled branch trimming
setback our Calophyllum trees took during in early spring when the risk of cold
the winter cold snap,” said Meridian weather is past,” added Latt.
Avenue resident Robert McCleary.
“I’m very encouraged,” said McCleary
That is a feeling shared by the City’s Parks about the progress and services. “We’re just
and Recreation Department’s Greenspace really glad that they didn’t die altogether
Management Division. Since the cold and I think they are doing a great job.”
damage first appeared, the Division has
been monitoring the trees and implementing
a restoration tree project.
rescatando la naturaleza
U
n cambio a clima frío en el Sur de la Florida es
siempre bienvenido, especialmente luego de un largo
verano ardiente. No obstante, mientras que nosotros
nos podemos cubrir y proteger del frío, las plantas,
árboles y cosechas no lo pueden hacer.
En el pasado invierno, muchos árboles ya daños ocasionados en toda su extensión
establecidos de la especie Calophyllum, antes de programar la poda de cualquiera
alineados en Meridian Avenue, entre las de sus ramas”, dijo Chris Latt, Forestador
calles 3 y 16, junto con muchas otras Urbano de Miami Beach. “Por supuesto
plantas y árboles en la ciudad, se vieron nuestros residentes deben saber que
afectados por el más largo período de el personal de la Ciudad ha estado
frío que haya tenido el Sur de la Florida supervisando y tomando todas las medidas
en 40 años. Muchas hojas de los árboles que podemos tomar en un ambiente tan
Calophyllum, que según se dice tenían urbano, para salvar estos árboles, que
aproximadamente siete décadas, murieron representan una parte importante de nuestro
y cayeron, dejando numerosas partes paisaje y dosel, y realmente lamentaríamos
desnudas y ramas marchitas. perderlos”.
“Todavía nos entristece ver el enorme Como parte del plan de restauración,
retroceso que sufrieron nuestros árboles los árboles fueron fertilizados cuando
Calophyllum durante la ola de frío”, afirmó empezaron a aparecer nuevos brotes en
Robert McCleary, residente de Meridian las ramas desnudas, para asegurar que los
Avenue. árboles tuvieran adecuados nutrientes que
respaldaran el nuevo crecimiento. Aunque
Este es un sentimiento que lo comparte la
deberían continuar creciendo nuevos brotes
División Administrativa de Zonas Verdes,
y las copas se deberían llenar, muchas
del Departamento de Parques y Recreación
ramas parecen muertas o incapaces de
de la Ciudad. Desde los primeros daños
producir nuevos brotes, lo que podría
sufridos por los árboles, el departamento
indicar que el proceso de crecimiento se
ha estado haciendo un seguimiento a los
detuvo o se lentificó.
árboles e implementando un proyecto para
su restauración. Como resultado, durante esta primavera el
personal de la Ciudad empezará a podar
Un equipo de personal, valiéndose de un
los árboles dañados. “A menudo, cuando
camión jirafa, evaluó el estado de grandes
podamos las ramas, por sus extremos
ramas sin hojas de las copas de algunos
cortados se producen nuevos brotes, los
árboles Calophyllum para ver si estaban
cuales son tiernos y vulnerables al frío. Así
muertas o vivas, cortando para tal efecto
que para evitar que el frío los afecte, hemos
algunas ramas. Las ramas estaban vivas,
programado la poda de ramas al principio
lo que indicó que tenían potencial para
de la primavera, cuando haya pasado el
producir nuevas yemas y brotes.
riesgo de temperaturas bajas”, añadió Latt.
“Con base en esta información y en la
“Estoy muy entusiasta”, dijo McClearly
capacidad de recuperación de las ramas
refiriéndose a los progresos y servicios.
defoliadas, hicimos la recomendación
“Nos alegra realmente saber que no
de permitir que los árboles estuvieran
murieron del todo y me parece que están
expuestos por lo menos a toda una
haciendo un gran trabajo”.
temporada de crecimiento para que ver
su potencial de crecimiento y conocer los
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para infestaciones grandes. Limpie los huevos del insecto con una ráfaga fuerte de agua,
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A Colorful Past
and Future
Celebrating Black History Month
It is now known as one of the most diverse from the North to bring their drivers when its enforcement was applied principally to
urban centers. Miami Beach has taken the they headed south. However, a dilemma blacks.
lead in proposing and approving legislation arose when those drivers parked and would
Needless-to-say, Miami Beach’s population
that recognizes domestic partner status, bathe in the ocean. Sadly, several attempts
had not grown much in color.
and providing a mechanism for reporting to come up with a solution failed and blacks
unfair treatment, among others. But the city’s were denied access to the beaches until In the early 1990s, years of racially
current-day inclusiveness and tolerance, civil rights legislation was enacted four motivated civil unrest in Miami and the
unfortunately, was not the norm just a mere decades later. political snubbing of South Africa’s anti-
half century ago. apartheid leader Nelson Mandela by
Miami Beach’s generally enlightened
county officials prompted a nationwide
In 1920, five percent of the Miami Beach leaders recognized the racial intolerance
black tourism boycott of Miami-Dade
population was reported as “black” (higher that continued to cast a shadow on its
County. The tourism boycott would affect
than the 4.3 percent just reported in 2007). history. Celebrated headliners like Cab
Miami Beach’s “bread and butter” – and the
Of the blacks living in Miami Beach in the Calloway, Lena Horne and Sammy Davis
loss of millions of dollars in business and tax
early years, most were from the Bahamas Jr., who graced many stages in the city
revenues was sorely felt.
working as domestics in homes, farm throughout the decades, were denied the
laborers, or construction workers. In fact, right to stay in Miami Beach hotels. Officials As part of the negotiations to end the
a largely black work force built Miami had no choice but to comply with Florida boycott, Miami Beach officials agreed to
Beach’s streets and public facilities. To state law, which at that time, made failure to back a $10 million loan to form a public/
accommodate these workers, Carl Fisher enforce segregation as a crime. private partnership with an African-
created a village of small houses with on- American business to build the city’s and
Then in 1936, Miami Beach passed a
site sanitation near the Collins farm at 41 one of the country’s first wholly African-
law, under the pretense of “health and
Street and Pine Tree Drive. American owned hotel. After several
crime prevention,” requiring special
negotiations, prominent businessman Don
While segregation laws were strictly identification for all people involved in the
Peebles was selected to develop and
enforced in the South, tourist-conscious tourism business. The ordinance ended
operate the historic oceanfront Royal Palm
Miami Beach allowed blacks to drive up including everyone working in Miami
Crowne Plaza Hotel on Collins Avenue and
automobiles, allowing the well-to-do tourists Beach and, although perhaps not intended,
15 Street.
“The lifting of the boycott is a message of to with race. They were about people “We may not always be proud of
perseverance in harsh economic times by breaking the law. And, when large crowds everything that was done in the past, but
a community that prides itself on tolerance congregate in a party-like atmosphere, it I’m a firm believer that, today, Miami Beach
and diversity,” said Bill Talbert, president of can – unfortunately – often result in people is known as welcoming to everyone and
the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors forgetting to use common sense irrespective anyone -- no matter their color, race, culture,
Bureau, at the opening of the $84 million of color or culture,” said Miami Beach sexual orientation, or economic status,”
hotel project. Police Sergeant Wayne Jones. affirmed Miami Beach Mayor Matti Herrera
Bower. “We really do celebrate and
In the midst of the claimed disparity by local Over the last decade, Miami Beach police,
embrace our differences. It’s what makes
black leaders, and even before the lifting city and hospitality workers, have attended
Miami Beach so special today.”
of the boycott, Miami Beach still became numerous diversity and customer service
the destination and home of choice among workshops.
young blacks. Will Smith’s 1998 hit single
In 2003, the National Association for the
“Welcome to Miami” summed up the Miami
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Beach experience and soon became the
held its annual convention in Miami
anthem of the city’s sun and fun. Other
Beach. “The group’s stay on the Beach
celebrities followed in the movement.
marked a significant turn of events,” said Miami Beach Black
Since 2001, an Internet phenomena, Henry Crespo, Sr., then-chairperson of History Night
now often referred to as “Urban Black the South Beach Black Host Committee. North Shore Park & Youth Center
Beach Week,” draws a large volume of The committee was formed in 2002 by 501 72 Street
visitors to South Beach during Memorial former Miami Beach Mayor David Dermer Friday, February 4
Day weekend. South Beach is an already to improve relations with community and 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
densely populated and geographically business leaders and the black community. Food, art exhibit, dances and
challenged area (approximately two square other fun activities. Free admission.
Today, Miami Beach is proud to be home
miles). The influx of visitors initially resulted
again to the Annual American Black Film
in concerns that quality of life ordinances
Festival held in June. The festival was born
were being unfairly enforced.
to give a voice to blacks whose stories
“Enforcement of city and state laws made are repeatedly ignored or distilled by
during Memorial Day weekend had nothing Hollywood.
miamibeachfl.gov 45
Flashback | Retrospectiva
Un pasado y un futuro
llenos de colorido
Més de Celebración de la Historia Afroamericana
Miami Beach tiene fama por ser uno de los
centros urbanos más diversos. La Ciudad
ha tomado el liderazgo en proponer y
aprobar leyes que reconocen el estatus de
parejas domesticas (parejas no casadas)
y procesos para reportar la inigualdad.
Pero la tolerancia e inclusividad de hoy,
desafortunadamente no era lo normal
cincuenta años atrás.
al mundo”
estacionaban los automóviles y querían
Mandela, ocasionaron un boicot nacional
bañarse en el mar. Algunos intentos para
afroamericano contra el turismo del
hallar una solución fueron infructuosos y a -Martin Luther King Jr Condado de Miami-Dade. Este boicot
los afroamericanos se les negó el acceso
afectaría a Miami Beach en forma
a las playas hasta que se aprobó la
a los afroamericanos no es les permitía el “contante y sonante”, con millonarias
legislación a favor de los derechos civiles
acceso a ciertos hoteles. pérdidas en negocios, ingresos e impuestos.
cuatros decadas más tarde.
Entonces en el 1963 Miami Beach aprobó Como parte de las negociaciones para
Los generalmente luminosos líderes de
una ley bajo la pretensión de “motivos de dar fin al boicot, los funcionarios de
Miami Beach reconocieron la intolerancia
salud pública y prevención de delitos”, Miami Beach aceptaron respaldar, con
racial que siguió siendo una sombra
la cual requería que todas las personas un préstamo de 10 millones de dólares,
en la historia de Miami Beach. Aunque
involucradas en el negocio del turismo la formación de una alianza pública/
grandes figuras del espectáculo como Cab
tuvieran una identificación especial. La privada con los negocios afroamericanos
Calloway, Lena Horne y Sammy Davis Jr.
ordenanza terminó por incluir a todos para construir el primer hotel de la ciudad
ocuparon los escenarios durante décadas,
los que trabajaban en Miami Beach y, y de la nación de entera propiedad de
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Since You Asked | Usted Preguntó
ALLOWED Permitido
Cajas de empaque, de cereal y de regalo.
drop off
A:
Please DO NOT dispose of chemical or
hazardous materials, batteries, tires, paints, Aseptic Containers Envases Asépticos Glass Vidrio
owners with eight units or less may condominios con ocho o menos unidades
is dedicated to the detection, investigation
and apprehension of those responsible
for polluting the environment of the City
determine property eligibility for City waste Miami Beach llamando al 305.673.7440
peligrosos, pilas, llantas, pintura, o
NOT ALLOWED
piezas de automóviles en los botaderos
No Permitido
de desechos. Contacte a la División de
Saneamiento al 305.673.7616 para más
service. Residents who meet this criterion para determinar si la propiedad tiene
información. El Departamento de Policía
se dedica a la detección, investigación, y
Plastic Plástico
Plastic bags, dairy tubs (yogurt,
cream cheese, etc), plastic toys
Certain Glass Products
Ciertos Productos de Vidrio
Pyrex, ceramics, light bulbs,
Miscellaneous
Miscelaneos
Batteries, styrofoam, clothing
aprensión de aquellos responsables por la and furniture.
services. If you live in a building with more desechos ofrecido por la Ciudad. Es posible
por favor llame al 305.673.7901. Puede
ser elegible para una recompensa de $250.
than eight units, you are required by (County que los residentes que cumplen con este sanitation division public works department 305.673.7616
and City Code Ordinance) to hire, by means criterio también tengan derecho a recibir
of a contract, a private hauler for their servicios de reciclaje. Si usted vive en
Waste Management, 305.471.4444; Waste
regular trash pick-up, recycling and bulk un edificio con más de ocho unidades,
Services of Florida, 305.638.3800; Choice
pick-up. Residents may choose from the four tiene la obligación (por Ordenanza del
Environmental Services, 305.653.2684; and
authorized companies to collect garbage Condado y del Código de la Ciudad)
General Hauling Services, 305.325.8666.
on Miami Beach: Waste Management, de contratar, mediante un contrato
Para obtener más información por favor
305.471.4444; Waste Services of Florida, firmado, a un transportista privado que
comuníquese con la División de Saneamiento
305.638.3800; Choice Environmental se ocupe de recoger periódicamente las
llamando al 305.673.7616
Services, 305.653.2684; and General basuras, materiales reciclables y desechos
Hauling Services, 305.325.8666. For more voluminosos. Los residentes pueden elegir
information, please contact the Sanitation entre cuatro compañías autorizadas para
Division at 305.673.7616. la recolección de basuras en Miami Beach:
q:
más sobre otros servicios,
organizaciones y
actividades que se realizan How can I report
en la Ciudad de Miami Beach? a broken parking
meter?
¿Cómo puedo
informar sobre un
A:
Check out the city’s homepage for exciting year around events and happenings. parquimetro roto?
You may also sign up to receive city news click here
A:
http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/news/scroll.aspx?id=57655
T o report a broken parking meter,
Lea la página para visitantes en el sitio web para conocer los emocionantes eventos y contact us at 305.673.7505 to
acontecimientos que tienen lugar en Miami Beach a lo largo del año. También puede provide us with the meter number.
inscribirse para recibir noticias de la Ciudad haciendo clic aquí:
Para informar sobre un
http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/news/scroll.aspx?id=57655
parquímetro roto, llámenos al
305.673.7505 e indíquenos el
número del parquímetro.
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Planned Progress | Progreso Planificado
SCOTT RAKOW
YOUTH CENTER
THE NEXT
GENERATION
Priscal remembers when the youth center It was the final phase of construction that
opened over 30 years ago. “This has brought the most change to the facility.
always been such a great place to go,” said Nearly half of the existing building was
Dr. Priscal, who as a child participated in renovated with new and expanded features
Miami Beach recreation programs. “And that began late last summer, $4.5 million-
today, with all the added elements, the kids worth of construction began. Project
have a blast. When I was going here, it was planners worked hard to minimize impact to
really special with the pool, the billiards after-school and summer programs.
and ping pong, and of course the ice rink “A lot of thought went into this project,” said
and the bowling alley. How many youth Charles Carreño, director, CIP. “Early-on,
centers in the country have those? So much we decided that we would keep the youth
has been added over the years and with center open so that children and teens could
all the new amenities, my kids have plenty continue to have a safe place to be after
to do.” school. We felt it was the smartest way to
Students enrolled
in the afterschool Priscal also fondly remembers Scott Rakow, accomplish the renovation.”
program enjoy the the fallen police officer for whom the center
new features at Even during construction, the summer camp
Scott Rakow. is named. Rakow, prior to becoming a program at the center went off without a
Miami Beach police officer, was one of his hitch, and the program maintained full
beloved coaches at the center in the late capacity enrollment of campers. There
1970s. was still plenty to enjoy since the pool,
The plan to renovate the youth center began gymnasium and patio area remained open
many years ago and was accomplished in during construction.
“The renovations have enhanced our systems, such as alarms, sprinklers and restrooms, and a new snack bar. Even the
programming,” noted Facilities Manager security features, have been upgraded as popular bowling lanes have been given a
Ellen Vargas, Miami Beach Parks & well. The center meets all ADA compliance makeover.
Recreation Department. “Now we can offer guidelines.
“This is a place where parents can feel
various music programs, computer classes,
The sand was removed from the “indoor that their kids are safe and occupied,” Dr.
art classes and such, but the way the
beach” of the old volleyball court and now Priscal commented. “My parents did for me,
hallways and walkways are configured, it’s
there is a multipurpose room in its place. I do for my two kids. And, my three-year-old
more controllable for flow and provides a
This new area can be used for a variety of is right behind them. She’ll be playing here
safe environment for all the kids.”
activities, but other new rooms serve very before you know it!”
Safety is always a primary focus, especially specific purposes. A new soundproof music
Scott Rakow Youth Center
when it comes to city facilities for our room allows students to practice and take
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away from traffic and connects to the and game rooms have also been redone.
expanded parking lot. Available parking The floors are new, the ceilings are new,
spaces were doubled. The life-safety and crews installed a new elevator, new
miamibeachfl.gov 51
Planned Progress | Progreso Planificado
SCOTT RAKOW
YOUTH CENTER
LA SEGUIENTE
GENERACIÓN
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Public Safety | Seguridad Pública
A bully can be anywhere, but they are mostly found in schools and in after-
school programs. With the emergence of social networks, text messaging
and the Internet, bullying can be a 24-hour ordeal everywhere. This year
alone, several teenagers across the nation have killed themselves after being
repeatedly harassed by schoolmates.
Local student Alexander Febres, who community and any other groups that want
recently took a stance against bullying and to get involved and really send a powerful
teen suicide, organized a candlelight vigil message out that bullying is not going
on Lincoln Road to bring awareness to the to be tolerated,” said MBPD Chief
tragedies taking place across the nation. He Carlos Noriega.MBPD’s educational
said, “For me this event actually hit home campaign is lending a hand to anyone
because I used to be a kid that used to think in Miami Beach facing bullying or
suicidal thoughts and I felt I was alone and any thoughts of suicide. As part of the
unloved.” campaign, MBPD completed training for
staff at the City’s Parks and Recreation
The Miami Beach Police Department
Department, which oversees after-school
(MBPD) has partnered with Febres’ effort
programs throughout the city’s facilities.
and local schools to adopt a zero tolerance
for bullying in the city. The second part of the training will involve
MBPD police officers and, through a
Studies show that 25 percent of teachers
partnership with Miami-Dade County Public What exactly is bull
saw nothing wrong with bullying; only four
¿Qué es exactament
Schools. MBPD will also train local
percent intervened; but most importantly, 30
school teachers.
percent of elementary and middle school
students believed that adults did little or It is important to remember to never Aggressive, intentional behavior; Involves
nothing to help. mediate a bullying incident. Mediation Hitting, teasing, intimidation, gestures; So
sends the wrong message. “No one has and, Behavior that is repeated over time
“This is a subject matter that is actually
the right to be bullied and everything
gaining a lot of momentum nationally,
possible on our part will be done to stop it,” Es una conducta agresiva e intencional. I
not just locally. So our hope is to partner,
added Noriega. fuerza. Golpear, molestar, amenazar, ge
not just with the schools, but with the
insultantes y conducta repetitiva en el tiem
More online help / ayuda por Internet : www.miamibeachfl.gov/pd, click on “press releases” and the “bullying” tab. www.stopbullyingno
REPORT IT/reportelo : HOTLINES/TELEFONOS: School Bullying: 305.995.2273/Hate Crimes: 305.604.2110
No se permite la intimidación
Los intimidadores (bully) pueden estar en cualquier parte, pero se les encuentra
con mayor frecuencia en escuelas y programas después de la jornada escolar.
Con el surgimiento de las redes sociales, los mensajes de texto e Internet, la
intimidación puede ser una experiencia penosa las 24 horas del día y en todas
partes. Este año algunos adolescentes de diferentes lugares de la nación se han
quitado la vida luego de sufrir repetidos acosos por parte de sus compañeros.
El estudiante local Alexander Febres, escuelas, sino con la comunidad y con otros
quien recientemente adoptó una postura grupos que quieran involucrarse y enviar un
contra la intimidación y el suicidio de los mensaje realmente potente indicando que la
adolescentes, organizó una vigilia a la luz intimidación no será tolerada”, dijo Carlos
de las velas en Lincoln Road para despertar Noriega, Jefe de Policía de MBPD.
consciencia sobre las tragedias que están
La campaña educativa de MBPD está
ocurriendo en la nación. Alexander afirmó:
tendiendo una mano a todos aquellos que
“Para mí este evento dio en el blanco
en Miami Beach estén siendo intimidados o
porque yo solía ser un niño acostumbrado a
que alberguen algún pensamiento suicida.
los pensamientos suicidas y me sentía solo y
Como parte de la campaña, el MBPD
sin amor”.
capacitó al personal del Departamento
El Departamento de Policía de la Ciudad de Parques y Recreación de la Ciudad,
de Miami Beach (MBPD, por sus siglas en el cual supervisa los programas después
inglés) ha aunado esfuerzos con Febres y de la jornada escolar en las diferentes
con las escuelas locales para adoptar una instalaciones de la Ciudad.
política de cero tolerancia a la intimidación
bullying? en la Ciudad.
La segunda parte de la capacitación
incluirá a los oficiales de policía de MBPD
te la intimidación? Estudios muestran que un 25 de los
profesores no vieron nada erróneo en la
y, en alianza con las Escuelas Públicas del
Condado de Miami-Dade, el MBPD también
s an imbalance of power or strength; intimidación. Solamente un cuatro por capacitará a los profesores de las escuelas
ocial exclusions, insulting messages; ciento intervino. Pero lo más importante, locales.
el 30 por ciento de los estudiantes de las
e. Es importante recordar que nunca se debe
escuelas elementales y de educación media
mediar en un incidente de intimidación.
Implica un desequilibrio de poder o de consideraron que los adultos hicieron poco
La mediación envía el mensaje erróneo.
esticular. Exclusiones sociales, mensajes o nada para ayudar.
“Nadie tiene derecho a intimidar a nadie
mpo. “Este asunto está adquiriendo gran impulso y si alguien es víctima de la intimidación
a nivel nacional, no simplemente a nivel haremos todo lo que esté a nuestro alcance
ow.hrsa.gov/kids/ | www.afsp.org local. Así que nuestra esperanza es trabajar para detenerla”, añadió Noriega.
en forma conjunta, no solamente con las
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recreation review
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
Miami Beach Parks & Recreation provides before and after-school activities for all ages.
Weekday programs are sure to keep your tots to teens busy in a fun-filled safe environment.
El Departamento de Parques y Recreo de Miami Beach provee actividades para todas las
edades para antes y después de la escuela. Los programas semanales mantendrán desde
sus bebes a los adolescentes ocupados en un ambiente seguro y divertido.
PLAYTIME PROGRAM
Offers dancing, singing, arts & crafts and some academics.
Enrollment available at NSPYC, call 305.861.3616. / Playtime
ofrece baile, canto, arte y alguna enseñanza. La inscripción
está disponible en NSPYC llame al 305.861.3616.
STICKY FINGERS
Normandy Isle Park offers a creative arts & crafts program
for parent & enrolled child only. The ongoing eight-week
class series will begin January 11 or March 15. / El parque
Normandy ofrece clases de arte para padres y niños
solamente. La clase de 8 semanas comienza enero 11 ó el
marzo 15.
DAY TIME AGES/GR RES/NR
T&TH 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 2-3 yrs. $100/$120
TOT TIME
Normandy Isle offers a multimedia experience for parent
& enrolled child only. The eight-week ongoing class begins
January 10 or March 14. / Normandy ofrece una experiencia
interactiva entre padres y niños. La clase de 8 semanas
comienza enero 10 ó marzo 14.
r e c r e a t i o n s p o r t s
did you know? T he Miami Beach Parks & Recreation is proud
to report on another successful athletic
season. This fall, the Recreation Division served
The City of Miami Beach offers three close to 450 children in soccer, teens basketball
different adult softball leagues? • Co-Ed and flag football. Coming up, the winter sports
Recreational • Co-Ed Advanced and • Men’s include basketball, baseball and soccer clinics.
Advanced. The league plays weekdays in the Call 305.673.7730.
evening. Call 305.673.7766.
El Departamento de Parques y Recreo de
Sabia usted? La Ciudad de Miami Beach Miami Beach se enorgullece en reportar otra
ofrece 3 diferentes ligas de softball para victoriosa temporada atlética. Este otoño, la
adultos? • Co-Ed Recreational • Co-Ed Division de Recreo sirvió alrededor de 450 niños
Advanced y • Men’s Advanced. La liga en balonpié, baloncesto para adolescentes y
juega por semana en las tardes. Llamenos fútbol con banderas. Este invierno, los deportes
305.673.7766. incluyen baloncesto, beisbol and clínicas de
balonpié. Llamenos 305.673.7730.
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recreation review
did you
NORTH SHORE PARK
know?
Laughter Yoga has quickly become the latest exercise craze
to hit the United States. Research has proven that just 10-20
minutes of fake or real laughter has a profound benefit on
the human body such as the release of feel-good hormones,
oxygenating blood, stress release, etc. This class offered on
On December 5, the North Shore Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. is a
Nature Club took part in the “Garden revolutionary idea that can transform your personal life due to
Get Together” at the North Beach its powerful preventive and therapeutic values. Sign up today
Community Garden. Gardeners did a for the world’s happiest workout. Cost: $5 per class or $30 for
little clean-up, a seed swap and shared the month. Call 305.861.3616 for information.
plating tips. The club has been keeping La Yoga de la Risa se ha convertido rápidamente en el ejercicio de última moda en los
up and planting several plots at the Estados Unidos. La investigación ha probado que apenas 10-20 minutos de risa falsa
Garden and has reaped the benefits of o real tienen una ventaja profunda en el cuerpo humano tal como el desbloquear de
fresh veggies, such as lettuce hormonas agradables, oxigenación en la sangre, desbloquear de la tensión entre otros.
and carrots, as well as beautiful Esta clase que se ofrece los martes y jueves de 9:30 a 10:15 de la mañana es una idea
flowering buds. revolucionaria que puede transformar su vida personal debido a sus valores preventivos
El 5 de diciembre el Nature Club de y terapéuticos. Inscríbase hoy para la más divertida clases de ejercicios. Cost: $5 por
North Shore formó parte del “Garden clase ó $30 mensuales. Llamenos al 305.861.3616 para información.
Get Together” en el North Beach
Community Garden. Los jardineros
hicieron una pequeña limpieza al FLAMINGO PARK
jardín, intercambio de semillas y
Let’s get fired up! Back by popular demand, cheerleading
compartieron sobre la plantación. El
classes will be held at Flamingo Park in the winter season.
club ha estado sembrando en el jardín
Classes are held on Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
y se ha beneficiado de la cosecha de
Basic cheer skills to include jumps, chants & dance techniques.
frescos vegetales, tales como lechuga y
Register by January 7, class begins on January 14. Cost: $65.
zanahorias, asi como hermosas flores.
Call 305.531.5636. ext. 26.
Nuevo en el Club de Adolescentes de Miami Beach, el The Miami Beach Teen Drama Club is performing several plays during
Program 5C educará a los adolescentes sobre el college, the new year at 2100 Washington Avenue. For information call Willie at
carreras, cash (dinero), credito y carros. Los adolescentes 305.673.7784.
tendrán la oportunidad de aprender lo básico acerca de
El Drama Club para adolescentes de Miami Beach estará presentando
como aplicar a diferentes colleges, tipos e información sobre
las varias obras durante el nuevo año en la 21 y la avenida Washington.
las carreras y como crear su propio resumé. Los participantes
Para información llame a Willie Priegues al 305.673.7784.
también aprenderán a manejar su dinero en instituciones
financieras, a estabecer su crédito y utilizar las tarjetas de Life Through Dance Saturday, February 19 7:30 pm
créditos asi como pautas sobre comprar ó arrendar un carro.
Dysfunctional Saturday, March 26 7:30 pm
Llame a Erica Dedios al 305.673.7784 para inscribirse. El
programa comienza en enero del 2011.
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1 21st Street Recreation Ctr. 2100 Washington Ave. 305.673.7784 PARKING
7 Flamingo Park 11 St. at Jefferson Ave. 305.673.7766 (PAL) 305.531.5636 ext. 26 2 17 PARKING
11 Maurice Gibb Memorial Park Boat Launch, 18 St. & Purdy Ave. 305.861.3616
19 North Shore Open Space 79-86 Streets & Collins Avenue 305.673.7720
20 North Shore Park & Youth Center 501 72 Street 305.861.3616 1 12 PARKING
24 Scott Rakow Youth Center & Ice Rink 2700 Sheridan Ave. 305.673.7767 1 PARKING
PARKING
Accessible Parking Accessible Information Bark Park (Doggie Park)
Accessible Payphone Accessible Water Fountain Visit our other parks not listed here on City map
PARKING
85 ST
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84 ST
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81 ST
Crespi Park
81 ST
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27 Tatum Park
H A R D I NG A V E
A B B OT T A V E
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6 Fairway Park
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20 North Shore Park & Youth Center
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14 Miami Beach SoundScape
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Memorial Park
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