MB Magazine / Revista Vol 10 Issue 3, Spring 2015 (Miami Beach)

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CITY MANAGERS MESSAGE

CARTA DEL ADMINISTRADOR
A special thank you to all of the residents who
came out to celebrate Miami Beachs centennial
anniversary during the 100 hours of festivities
that culminated in a star-studded concert for the
Jimmy L. Morales
history books. The commemoration of our citys

birthday will continue through September. Join
us for the spectacular Fourth of July centennial event in North Beach.

As we look to our future, I am thrilled that we are on schedule to break
ground on one of the most exciting projects of this century the
Miami Beach Convention Center expansion. The incredible oceaninspired civic center encompasses the convention center, Collins Park,
Lincoln Road and the many cultural institutions in the neighborhood. I
encourage you to get a detailed look of the plans on page 16.
We are retaining many shows during the two-year convention center
construction period, including Art Basel Miami Beach and excited to
welcome newcomer Maison&Objet, the renowned home decoration
and design show this May that is making Miami Beach its home
for the Americas. Undoubtedly, the citys ability to attract high-end
international trade shows and events confirms our worldwide
brand recognition.
New technologies and alternate modes of transportation are guiding
improvements to traffic patterns while safety remains of top concern. In
this issues Getting Around, get a refresher on the rules of the road for
cyclists, pedestrians and motorists.
Un agradecimiento especial a todos los residentes que vinieron a

celebrar el centenario de Miami Beach durante las 100 horas de
festejos que culminaron con un concierto repleto de estrellas que
quedar registrado para la posteridad. La conmemoracin del
aniversario de la ciudad continuar hasta septiembre. Espero que nos
acompaen en el evento centenario espectacular del Cuatro de Julio en
North Beach.
Al poner la mirada en el futuro, siento la gran emocin de saber que
avanzamos con puntualidad en el cronograma de inicio de las obras
de construccin de uno de los proyectos ms excitantes de este siglo: la
ampliacin del Centro de Convenciones de Miami Beach. El increble
centro cvico con diseo de inspiracin ocenica abarca el centro de
convenciones, Collins Park, Lincoln Road y las numerosas instituciones
culturales del vecindario. Los invito a que conozcan ms detalles de los
planes en la pgina 16.
Hemos logrado asegurar muchos espectculos durante el perodo
de construccin de dos aos del centro de convenciones, incluida la
feria artstica Art Basel Miami Beach. Asimismo nos emociona darle la
bienvenida a Miami Beach a una presencia nueva, Maison&Objet, la
prestigiosa exposicin de decoracin del hogar y diseo este mayo.
Sin lugar a dudas, la habilidad de la ciudad para atraer distinguidas
ferias y eventos comerciales internacionales confirma el reconocimiento
de marca que recibimos en todo el mundo.
Seguimos impulsando iniciativas de transporte a velocidad vertiginosa.
Las nuevas tecnologas y medios alternativos de transporte guiarn
las mejoras en los patrones del trfico, a la vez que se mantiene
la seguridad como la mxima prioridad. En la columna Getting
As you enjoy our beautiful beaches, parks and pools, I hope you
Around de este nmero, podr refrescar nociones sobre las reglas de
will take advantage of the 50 free sunscreen dispensers you will find
circulacin para ciclistas, peatones y automviles.
spread throughout the city as part of our commitment in improving the

health and well-being of our community.
Cuando disfrute nuestras hermosas playas, parques y piscinas, espero

que aproveche los dispensadores de protector solar gratuito que
encontrar repartidos por toda la ciudad, como parte de nuestro
compromiso de mejorar la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad.
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Round Up El Redondeo
See How We Celebrated the Centennial Commission Meetings

Fotos de los Eventos Centenarios Reuniones de la Comisin
Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Director

Director de Parques y Recreo de Miami Beach
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Cultural Corner Esquina Cultural
Debut of Premier Interior Design Show

Espectculo de Diseo de Interiores
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Getting Around Movindose Alrededor
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Planned Progress Progreso Planificado
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Safety First Seguridad Primero
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In High Gear with Bike, Pedestrian and Motorist Safety

En Marcha Alta con la Seguridad de Ciclistas, Peatones y Automovilistas
Construction Update on Collins Ave and Alton Rd

La Actualizacin de Construccin sobre la Avenida Collins y Alton Rd
MBPD Offers Free Self Defense Class for Women

MBPD Ofrece Clase de Defensa para Mujeres Gratuita
Next Generation Prxima Generacin
College Dual Enrollment Classes in High School

Clases Universitarias Dual en la Escuela Secundaria
All Ready Todos Listo
Assess Your Hurricane Preparedness

Evale su Preparacin para Huracanes
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Cooking with Fire Cocinando con Fuego
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FUTURE OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER
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FEATURES
SPRING/PRIMAVERA 2015
VOL. 10 | ISSUE NO. 3
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
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46 Green Matters Conciencia Verde

Maintaining Water Quality

Manteniendo la Calidad del Agua
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Your Space Su Espacio
Home Assistance Funds

Fondos de Asistencia para el Hogar
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Beach in Bloom Playa Floreciente
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Since You Asked Usted Pregunto
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Health & Wellness Salud y Bienestar
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Senior Scene Escena para Mayores
Tree City USA Accolade

Premio de Ciudad USA de rbol
Visitor Parking Tags Styrofoam Ban

Etiquetas de Estacionamiento para Visitantes Prohibicin de Espuma de Poliestireno
Free Sunscreen Dispensers

Dispensadores de Proteccin Solar Gratuita

How to Avoid Senior Scams
Como Evitar Estafas de la Tercer Edad
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Recreation Review Informacin de Recreo
Rebuilding Crespi Park Teen Club Drama Summer Camps

Parque Crespi Obra del Grupo de Adolescentes Campamentos de Verano
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THIS IS HOW WE CELEBRATE!

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Miami Beach turned 100 on March 26, 2015 with the celebration
of the century. During the 100-hour centennial festivities, several
events were held from fashion, fitness and cars to weddings and new
citizenship ceremonies culminating with the Hard Rock Rising Miami
Beach Global Music Festival.
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Fire on the
FOURTH
Coca-Cola Presents
Fourth of July Centennial Celebration

North Shore Bandshell Beach
Details coming soon.
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2015 Upcoming Commission Meetings

Reuniones de la Comisin
Residents with Perks
MAY 6*
JUNE 10*
JULY 8*
Commission meetings are

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SEPTEMBER 2*
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OCTOBER 21**
NOVEMBER 9*
NOVEMBER 23**
DECEMBER 9*
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**Presentations & Awards Meeting, 5 p.m.
Live telecasts of the Commission meetings are closed
captioned in English (CC) and Spanish (CC3).
Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens Forum

Los Foros de los Ciudadanos
8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.
1 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Meetings Live and Replays
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MEET YOUR TEAM
Lets Go Out & Play

A
Pennsylvania native who

moved to South Florida in
2002, Miami Beach Parks
and Recreation Director John Rebar
oversees 526 acres of park system,
which includes a plethora of fields
and courts, playgrounds, pools, golf
courses, dog parks, an ice skating
rink, bowling alley and more. This
father of three daughters received an
John Rebar
undergraduate degree in education
Parks and Recreation Director
from Marywood University, and a
masters from Nova Southeastern University. Rebar
brings to Miami Beach experience, perspective and
dedication to public service.
Proudest Moment
My proudest professional moment was becoming the
Parks and Recreation director for the City of Miami
Beach. I had been a director for a few other cities,
but becoming the director for Miami Beach, an
internationally recognized city with such an amazing
history, was truly remarkable and my proudest
professional accomplishment.
Check out the Parks &

Recreation YouTube playlists.
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Making Miami Beach a Better Place

What we do in Parks and Recreation is extremely
important. We work with the true quality of life issues
for our residents and visitors. Were working hard to
improve this quality of life through improving what
works well for us and fixing what is broken. We have
beautiful parks and amazing programs that we continue
to support and improve upon, but we also identify areas
where we need to improve and are tackling these issues
head-on. One example is our reorganized approach
to addressing property management issues within our
parks. We are committed to making repairs timelier and
replacing fixtures and equipment as needed.
Miami Beach Favorite
My favorite thing about Miami Beach is the team we
have here working together. Sure, Lincoln Road is
great and I love South Pointe Park, but we spend the
majority of our time working in our areas. The team we
currently have from the Mayor and Commission, to the
City Managers Office and city staff is second to none.
We all work as one team and are focused on the same
mission. Its fast paced and rewarding.
Oriundo de Pennsylvania y se mud al sur de la

Florida en 2002, John Rebar, Director de Parques y
Recreacin de Miami Beach supervisa 526 acres de
la red de parques, que abarca una pltora de campos
y canchas, patios de juego, campos de golf, parques
para perros, pista de patinaje sobre hielo, canchas de
bowling y ms. Este padre de tres nias obtuvo un ttulo
universitario de pregrado en educacin de Marywood
University y realiz una maestra en Nova Southeastern
University. Rebar aporta a Miami Beach experiencia,
perspectiva y dedicacin al servicio pblico.
Momento de enorme orgullo
Mi momento de mayor orgullo profesional fue cuando
me convert en Director de Parques y Recreacin de
la Ciudad de Miami Beach. Haba ocupado el cargo
de director en otras ciudades, pero ser nombrado
director para Miami Beach, una ciudad de renombre
internacional y con una historia tan asombrosa fue
verdaderamente extraordinario y mi logro profesional
de mayor orgullo.
Hacer de Miami Beach un sitio mejor
Lo que hacemos en Parques y Recreacin es sumamente
importante. Trabajamos con las cuestiones verdaderas
de la calidad de vida de nuestros residentes y visitantes.
Estamos haciendo un gran esfuerzo por aumentar esta
calidad de vida al mejorar lo que nos funciona bien y
corregir lo que no funciona. Contamos con hermosos
parques y fantsticos programas que seguimos
respaldando y mejorando, pero tambin identificamos
reas en las que necesitamos mejorar y nos abocamos
a ello con gran impulso. Un ejemplo es nuestro
enfoque reorganizado para resolver los problemas
de administracin de propiedades dentro de nuestros
parques. Tenemos el compromiso de hacer reparaciones
de manera ms oportuna y reemplazar instalaciones
fijas y equipos segn sea necesario.
Favorito de Miami Beach
Mi cosa favorita de Miami Beach es el equipo que
hemos formado aqu para trabajar juntos. Claro, Lincoln
Road es grandioso y adoro South Pointe Park, pero
pasamos la mayor parte de nuestro tiempo trabajando
en nuestras reas. El equipo que tenemos actualmente,
desde el Alcalde y la Comisin, hasta la Oficina del
Administrador y el personal de la Ciudad, no tiene
comparacin. Todos trabajamos como un solo equipo
y nos enfocamos en la misma misin. El ritmo es muy
dinmico y es una labor gratificante.
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CULTURAL CORNER
MIAMI BEACH: THE GATEWAY TO

THE AMERICAS FOR MAISON&OBJET
By Melissa Berthier
Design and interior professionals from around the globe
will flock to the Miami Beach Convention Center this spring
for the debut of the worlds most prestigious trade home
decoration and design show, Maison&Objet Americas.
The luxe trade fair selected Miami Beach as their choice
city to break into the North and Latin American markets.
This thriving metropolis a financial, economic and
cultural center of global stature, has the geographical
location and history that position it as a natural bridge
between the Americas, and the power to draw great
numbers of visitors, said Philippe Brocart, managing
director, Maison&Objet.
The renowned show has run for 20 years and is currently
held twice yearly in Paris. Last year, the company
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ventured outside of France for the first time as they hosted

Maison&Objet Asia in Singapore.
We always aim to bring the very best in decoration,
design, furniture, accessories, lighting, textiles, tableware,
and other offerings to a clientele in search of creativity and
uniqueness, added Brocart.
Often compared to as the Art Basel of home design,
Maison&Objet Americas will present 200 stringently
selected exhibitors. The show promises to showcase a
comprehensive overview of home dcor innovation, and
provide a unique experience to discover the unexpected.
The designer of the year, a list of rising designers and
the lifestyle summit will highlight the weeks schedule
of events.
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Miami Beach: portal de entrada a las Amricas para

Maison&Objet Profesionales del diseo y la decoracin de
interiores de todo el planeta invadirn el Centro de Convenciones
de Miami Beach esta primavera para la inauguracin de la
exposicin comercial de decoracin del hogar ms prestigiosa del
mundo, Maison&Objet Americas. La lujosa feria comercial escogi
a Miami Beach como su ciudad predilecta para abrirse paso en
los mercados norteamericano y latinoamericano.
Esta pujante metrpolis centro financiero, econmico y cultural
de calibre mundial posee la ubicacin geogrfica y la historia
que la hacen un puente natural entre las Amricas, adems del
poder de atraer grandes volmenes de visitantes, explic Philippe
Brocart, director general de Maison&Objet.
Esta renombrada feria existe desde hace 20 aos y actualmente
se realiza dos veces al ao en Pars. El ao pasado, la compaa
se aventur fuera del territorio francs por primera vez cuando
realiz la feria Maison&Objet Asia en Singapur.
Siempre nos esmeramos en ofrecer lo mejor de lo mejor en
decoracin, diseo, mobiliario, accesorios, iluminacin, textiles,
vajillas y otros artculos, a una clientela que busca creatividad y
singularidad, agreg Brocart.
A menudo descrita como la feria Art Basel del diseo de
interiores, Maison&Objet Americas presentar 200 expositores
cuidadosamente seleccionados. La feria promete una muestra
amplia de la innovacin en decoracin del hogar y ofrece
una experiencia nica para descubrir lo inesperado. Entre lo
ms destacado de la programacin de la feria que dura una
semana est el diseador del ao, una lista de diseadores
prometedores y la cumbre del diseo.
Maison&Objet Americas
General Day for the Public: May 15 | 12PM 5PM | $35
The trade show is open May 12 15 for professionals.
www.maison-objet.com/en/americas
Maison&Objet Americas
Da para el publico general: 15 de mayo | 12 P.M. 5 P.M. | $35
La feria comercial est abierta del 12 al 15 de mayo
para profesionales.
www.maison-objet.com/en/americas
Bandshell Gets a New Beat

The North Beach Bandshell is now being managed by The Rhythm Foundation. The
Miami Beach based non-profit with over 25 years of experience in producing quality
cultural events in South Florida will bring continous entertainment to the North
Beach venue. www.northbeachbandshell.com
La concha acstica de North Beach ahora est administrada por The Rhythm
Foundation, una organizacin sin fines de lucro basada en Miami Beach que cuenta
con ms de 25 aos de experiencia en la produccin de eventos culturales de
calidad en el sur de la Florida. www.northbeachbandshell.com
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GETTING AROUND
RULES
OF THE
ROAD
By Melissa Berthier
icycling has become an integral part of life on Miami

Beach, with an uptick of 5.29 percent of residents
cycling to work. Ranking as the sixth city in the nation
for bicycle commuting among cities with a comparable
population, Miami Beach is focused on improving bicycle
mobility and safety. And with the advent of bicycle share
program CitiBike, residents and tourists have embraced
cycling more than ever before.
Its a healthy and sustainable alternative to getting
around town, without adding parking and congestion to
the streets, noted avid cyclist and Miami Beach Bicycle
Center owner Jack Ruiz.
To support cycling as a viable mode of transportation
in Miami Beach, the city is aggressively pursuing the
expansion of accessible, attractive and safe bicycle
parking options for both short and long-term use.
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However, as Miami Beach looks to expand bicycle-friendly

improvements, safety is of top concern. For the second year in a
row, the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) conducted a
bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement campaign thanks to a
$124,378.20 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation
and University of South Florida.
Since last November, High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Detail
Squads began educating people at high-traffic intersections on safe
behaviors. HVE squads then progressed to issuing warnings, and
are now issuing citations through May.
These detail squads are strategically placed throughout the city
based upon analysis of accident sites from the MBPD Accident
Investigation Unit, said MBPD Sergeant Jack Rodriguez. The main
objective of the grant is to use law enforcement support to educate
and enforce safe pedestrian, bicyclist and driver behaviors that will
reduce traffic crashes and fatalities.
As of April 1, 2015 MBPD had interacted with more than 2,500
people, issuing 1,495 warnings and over 900 citations.
For everyones safety, we urge all motorists, cyclists and
pedestrians to learn the rules of the road for each mode of
transportation, added Rodriguez.
MOTORISTS / CONDUCTORES
When passing a cyclist, keep a three-foot distance between
your vehicle and the bicycle.
Look out for approaching cyclists before opening your car
door when parked.
Cyclists have the right to take a lane; its State of Florida law.
Al pasar a un ciclista, mantenga una distancia de tres pies
entre el vehculo y la bicicleta.
Fjese en que no haya ciclistas acercndose antes de abrir la
puerta de su vehculo cuando se estacione.
Los ciclistas tienen derecho a ocupar un carril, es la ley del
Estado de Florida.
CYCLISTS / CICLISTAS
Follow traffic rules of the road, including traffic signals and
stop signs.
Ride in the same direction as vehicles and yield when making
turns.
Yield to pedestrians when riding on a sidewalk.
Use lights and wear reflective gear.
Siga las normas de trfico, incluidas las seales de trnsito y
las seales de parada.
Circule en la misma direccin que los vehculos y ceda el
paso al cruzar.
Ceda el paso a los peatones cuando circule por la acera.
Use luces y ropa o artculos reflectantes.
PEDESTRIANS / PEATONES
Obey all traffic laws. If no sidewalks are present, walk against
the direction of traffic to see oncoming vehicles.
Always use the crosswalk. No jaywalking. Push the button to
get the walk signal.
Be visible. Wear bright, reflective colors.
Obedezca todas las normas de trnsito. Si no hay aceras,
camine en direccin contraria al trfico para ver los vehculos
que se acercan.
Siempre use el cruce de peatones. Oprima el botn para
activar la seal de cruce.
Mantngase visible. Vista colores vivos, reflectantes.
Normas de la ruta Andar en bicicleta se ha convertido en parte

integral de la vida en Miami Beach, con un aumento del 5.29%
de residentes que van en bicicleta al trabajo. Clasificada como la
sexta ciudad del pas con ciclistas que se trasladan al trabajo entre
ciudades con una poblacin semejante, Miami Beach se enfoca en
mejorar la movilidad y seguridad de los ciclistas. Y con la llegada
de CitiBike, un programa de bicicletas compartidas, los residentes
y los turistas han adoptado la bicicleta ms que nunca antes.
Es una alternativa saludable y sostenible para desplazarse por la
ciudad, sin agregar estacionamiento ni causar congestin en las
calles, asever Jack Ruiz, entusiasta ciclista y propietario de una
tienda de bicicletas de Miami Beach.
Para respaldar la bicicleta como medio de transporte viable
en Miami Beach, la ciudad est impulsando enrgicamente la
ampliacin de opciones accesibles, atractivas y seguras para
estacionar bicicletas, tanto para perodos cortos como
perodos largos.
Para septiembre la ciudad espera tener instalados 600 nuevos
soportes para bicicletas, expres Jose Gonzalez, Director de
Transporte de Miami Beach. Otra iniciativa que se est estudiando
a velocidad asombrosa junto con el Condado de Miami-Dade es la
creacin de carriles verdes para bicicletas.
No obstante, a medida que Miami Beach busca ampliar las
mejoras favorables a las bicicletas, la seguridad es la inquietud
principal. Por segundo ao consecutivo, el Departamento de Polica
de Miami Beach (MBPD) realiz una campaa de seguridad para
ciclistas y peatones gracias a una subvencin de $124,378.20
recibida del Departamento de Transporte de la Florida y University
of South Florida.
Desde el noviembre pasado, brigadas de especialistas en normas
de alta visibilidad (High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Detail Squads)
comenzaron a educar a las personas en intersecciones de mucho
trfico con respecto a las conductas seguras. Luego las brigadas
de HVE comenzaron a emitir advertencias y ahora estn emitiendo
citaciones hasta mayo.
Estas brigadas estn ubicadas estratgicamente por toda la
ciudad, segn el anlisis que hace la Unidad de Investigacin
de Accidentes del MBPD sobre los lugares donde ocurren ms
accidentes, explic el sargento del MBPD, Jack Rodriguez. El
objetivo principal de la subvencin es usar el respaldo de las
autoridades para educar al pblico e imponer comportamientos
seguros para peatones, ciclistas y conductores que reduzcan los
accidentes y las muertes en el trfico.
Desde el 1 de abril, el MBPD ha interactuado con ms de 2,500
personas, emitido 1,495 advertencias e impuesto ms de
900 citaciones.
Por la seguridad de todos, pedimos encarecidamente a todos
los conductores, ciclistas y peatones que aprendan las normas de
circulacin para cada modo de transporte, agreg Rodriguez.
NEW GREEN BIKE LANES COMING SOON

West Avenue
51 Street
72 - 73 streets
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COLUMN
By this September, the city expects to have 600 new bicycle

parking racks installed, said Miami Beach Transportation Director
Jose Gonzalez. And, another initiative being pursued at warp
speed with Miami-Dade County is creating green bicycle lanes.
By Melissa Berthier
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s Miami Beach charges ahead during its centennial year, it

can look forward to the December 2015 groundbreaking of
what will likely be one of the regions largest tourism draws
a new 1.4 million square foot, LEED-certified renovated and
expanded Miami Beach Convention Center.
Originally built in 1957, the convention center that spans four
city blocks received a facelift that doubled its size in 1989. The
aging centers upcoming renovation is estimated to generate
an economic impact of $2.5 billion over 30 years. This $592
million dollar project will boast an additional 60,000 square
foot ballroom, a new 5.8 acre park that will replace the existing
asphalt parking lot and have nearly 800 onsite parking spaces
With full funding in place and plans approved, it is now
a certainty that South Florida will finally have a high-tech
convention center, said Miami Beach City Manager
Jimmy L. Morales.
The two-year aggressive building schedule will continue to
accommodate many shows during construction, including
the internationally acclaimed Art Basel Miami Beach.
Miami Beach continues to attract high quality,
internationally renowned shows, which is a testament of
the citys position in the global economy,
added Morales.
The new design will have a strong emphasis on ocean
elements, utilizing solar energy, sun-shading design
concepts and using 60 percent natural lighting for the
interior leading to a 20 percent energy reduction.
The state-of-the-art Miami Beach Convention Center is
slated for completion by December 2017. The park
and Convention Center Drive, which will be redesigned with a landscape median to create a more
boulevard feel, is set to be completed by mid-2018.
La oleada del futuro: Centro de Convenciones de Miami

Beach A medida que Miami Beach lleva la delantera en el ao de
su centenario, puede ir anticipndose al inicio de la construccin,
en diciembre de 2015, de lo que probablemente ser una de las
mayores atracciones tursticas de la regin: el nuevo centro de
convenciones, ms amplio y renovado, con un rea de 1.4 millones
de pies cuadrados y certificacin LEED.
Construido originalmente en 1957, el centro de convenciones que
ocupa cuatro manzanas de la ciudad fue remozado y duplic
su rea en 1989. Se calcula que la venidera renovacin del
envejecido centro generar un impacto econmico de $2.500
millones en un lapso de 30 aos. Este proyecto de 592 millones
de dlares ostentar 70,000 pies cuadrados adicionales de saln
de banquetes y reuniones, un nuevo parque de 5.8 acres que
sustituir el estacionamiento asfaltado actual y casi 900 espacios de
estacionamiento locales.
Como ya contamos con el financiamiento total y la aprobacin
de los planes de construccin, ahora es un hecho que el sur de la
Florida finalmente tendr un centro de convenciones de tecnologa
avanzada, coment Jimmy L. Morales, Administrador de
Miami Beach.
Durante los dos aos previstos para el ambicioso plan de
construccin se seguirn albergando muchos espectculos, incluida
la feria artstica de renombre mundial Art Basel Miami Beach.
El nuevo diseo har nfasis en los elementos ocenicos, la
utilizacin de energa solar, conceptos de sombras y el uso de 60%
de luz natural para la iluminacin de interiores, lo cual representar
una reduccin del 20% del consumo de energa.
Est previsto que el avanzado Centro de Convenciones de Miami
Beach est terminado para diciembre de 2017. La culminacin del
parque y la calle Convention Center Drive, que ser rediseada con
una mediana panormica para crear una sensacin ms parecida a
un bulevar, est prevista para mediados de 2018.
SEA-INSPIRED FACADE
The movement of breaking waves and the motion exhibited by a swimming manta ray inspires the exterior building
design. Aluminum fins protect the all-glass building facade, and will provide dynamic shading and rain protection
at entrances.
Fachada de inspiracin marina El diseo exterior del edificio est inspirado en el movimiento de las olas y el
de una gil mantarraya. La fachada es toda de vidrio y est protegida por aletas de aluminio que proporcionarn
sombras dinmicas y resguardo de la lluvia a lo largo de la acera.
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SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
City code requires a Silver LEED certification for all new construction projects
within Miami Beach. The projects sustainability initiatives include: solar panels
on new roof structures over parking spaces, rain harvesting to store and utilize
for cooling towers, installation of reduced flow water fixtures, sun shading the
exterior perimeter of the building, daylighting the public spaces, using high
efficiency LED lighting and occupancy light sensors throughout the building,
saving 200 existing trees, planting 355 new trees and reducing energy
consumption by 20 percent.
Plan de sustentabilidad El Cdigo Municipal exige una certificacin LEED
plateada para todos los nuevos proyectos de construccin dentro de Miami
Beach. El personal tiene la meta de obtener la certificacin LEED dorada y est
convencido de que lo puede lograr. Entre las iniciativas de sostenibilidad del
proyecto se encuentran: paneles solares, produccin de energa renovable,
instalaciones para bicicletas, medicin avanzada de energa, reduccin de
la huella de estacionamiento, estrategias mejoradas para la calidad del aire
interior, materiales de baja emisin, reduccin del uso de agua en exteriores
y ms.
CARL FISHER CLUBHOUSE
The historic Carl Fisher Clubhouse will also be restored to its former beauty and
repurposed into a use to better serve the city and residents. The original building
had steps to the canal edge, and it is proposed to recreate these steps and build
recreational lawns and public spaces around it for visitors to enjoy.
Carl Fisher clubhouse Asimismo ser restaurada la histrica Carl Fisher
Clubhouse para devolverle su antigua belleza y redimensionar su propsito
con miras a que preste un mejor servicio a la ciudad y los residentes. El edificio
original tena una escalinata que llegaba al borde del canal, y se ha propuesto
recrearla y construir jardines de esparcimiento y espacios pblicos alrededor
para el disfrute de los visitantes.
SEA-LEVEL RISE
The city is addressing sea-level rise by raising the following critical building
systems above the proposed new flood level: emergency generators, building
communication systems, electrical switchgear and panels, and emergency
responder radio reinforcement systems.
To reduce storm water runoff, the new design removes over seven acres of
pavement and hardscape, and replaces it with usable green spaces that absorb
storm water, an increase to the overall pervious area of the campus by
245 percent.
Two on-site storm water pump stations are being proposed with the capacity to
each pump 80,000 gallons per minute. Pollution control devices will be placed
at each station, which will discharge into Collins Canal. These stations will be
used to manage drainage in the City Center area.
Aumento del nivel del mar Si bien la elevacin del piso del edificio no
fue posible debido a limitaciones presupuestarias y de cronograma, la ciudad
est trabajando en el problema del aumento del nivel del mar mediante la
elevacin de los siguientes sistemas crticos para edificaciones por encima del
nuevo nivel de inundacin propuesto: generadores de emergencia, sistemas de
comunicacin para edificios, equipos de interrupcin elctrica y sistemas de
refuerzo de respuesta en emergencias.
Para reducir el excedente de lluvia causado por tormentas, el nuevo diseo
elimina ms de siete acres de calzadas y estructuras slidas no vegetales, para
reemplazarlas con espacios verdes utilizables que absorben aguas pluviales, un
aumento del 245% en el rea permeable general del campus.
Se ha propuesto la incorporacin de dos estaciones de bombeo de aguas
pluviales, con una capacidad de bombeo de 80,000 galones por minuto cada
una. Se instalarn dispositivos de control de contaminacin en cada estacin
con vaciado en el Collins Canal. Estas estaciones se usarn para controlar el
desage en el rea del centro de la ciudad.
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VETERANS PLAZA
A Veterans Memorial Plaza in the park will honor fallen veterans of Miami Beach
and educate visitors on the citys important training-ground role during World War
II. It will consist of a scripted bronze, wavy wall representing the U.S. Navy, Air
Force and Coast Guard; a keystone monument paying tribute to the Army and
Marines; and a zero-depth reflecting water feature.
Plaza de los veteranos El parque contar con una plaza conmemorativa
para rendir homenaje a los veteranos cados de Miami Beach y educar a los
visitantes sobre el papel que desempe la ciudad como campo de entrenamiento
durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Consistir de una pared ondulada de
bronce que representar a la Armada, la Fuerza Area y la Guardia Costera
estadounidenses; un monumento principal que rendir tributo al Ejrcito y la
Infantera de Marina; y un espacio de agua superficial que reflejar la luz.
GREEN SPACE
The existing parking lot in front of the convention center, adjacent to the Miami
Beach Botanical Garden and Holocaust Memorial, will be transformed into a
5.8-acre open space park. This green space will celebrate Floridas unique and
diverse plant ecology through the use of a native palette with a strong focus
on canopy trees. Lush, shaded edges will line the perimeter of the park and
surround an internal great lawn that may be programmed for activities, events and
temporary art installations. Envisioned as a neighborhood park, it will also have a
food pavilion with outdoor and indoor dining.
Espacios verdes El estacionamiento existente enfrente del centro de
convenciones, adyacente al Miami Beach Botanical Garden y Holocaust
Memorial se transformar en un estacionamiento abierto con un rea de 5.8
acres. Este espacio ser un homenaje a la ecologa nica y diversa de la Florida
mediante el uso de una paleta nativa con fuerte nfasis en los arcos vegetales de
rboles. Lneas exuberantes de sombras bordearn el permetro del parque y un
maravilloso patio interno de csped que podr usarse para actividades, eventos
e instalaciones artsticas temporales. Concebido como un parque comunitario,
tambin tendr una feria de comida con ofertas gastronmicas bajo techo y al
aire libre.
INTERIOR SPACE
Interior spaces will flood with natural daylight through the glass faade, and
sunshade fins will help protect interior spaces from heat. A grand ballroom will
be located at the north of the building, overlooking a magnificent garden space.
The second level will connect all around the building and contain the majority
of the new meeting room space. There will be a rooftop indoor and outdoor
meeting space located in the southwestern corner of the room, offering patrons an
expansive view of the new park.
Espacio interior Los espacios interiores se llenarn de luz natural que penetrar
por la fachada de vidrio y las aletas de sombra servirn de escudo de proteccin
contra el calor en los espacios interiores. En el extremo norte del edificio habr
un enorme saln de banquetes con una magnfica vista a los jardines exteriores.
El segundo nivel se conectar con todo el edificio y albergar la mayora de los
nuevos salones de reuniones. En el nivel ms alto, ubicado en la esquina suroeste
del saln, habr espacio para reuniones, tanto interior como exterior, lo que les
ofrecer a los asistentes una vista amplia del nuevo parque.
For additional information, visit the project website at www.mb2017cc.com
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PLANNED PROGRESS
RAIN BOOTS
ARE SO
LAST YEAR
MAJOR PROJECTS ADDRESS FLOODING
By Melissa Berthier
iami Beach residents and businesses have

endured months of lane closures, dust and
unsightly barricades on two of the citys most
prominent state road arteries, Collins Avenue and
Alton Road.
Construction of the Collins Avenue Shopping District
from 5 to 15 streets has been completed, and the
stretch of Alton Road from 8 to 17 streets reopened
ahead of schedule to two-way traffic. Both projects
result in improved drainage and beautification.
The $6.3 million Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) construction project along the heart of South
Beachs Collins Avenue upgraded the drainage
system, created turn lanes and
extended sidewalks.
Shoppers have more room to stroll on our new
sidewalks and the road is safer for cars, said
Marlo Courtney, co-chair, Collins Avenue
Improvement Association.
Although work along Alton Road will continue through
this summer, the area between 8 Street and Michigan
Avenue is substantially complete. As part of this $32
million FDOT project, the contractor is also installing
three new storm water pump stations to alleviate
flooding. They are currently working to rebuild Alton
Road between 5 and 8 streets, as well as performing
pump station work on side streets.
The businesses of Alton Road are excited to welcome
back all our customers to Meet on Alton, added
Mark Samuelian, community affairs director, Alton
Road Business Association.
In addition to these two state-run projects, the citys
Public Works Department recently started first phase
of improvements to the West Avenue neighborhood
and continues the work in Sunset Harbour. These
projects address flooding and improve water and
sewer infrastructure in two of the lowest elevations of
the city. Two new pump stations installed last year at
14 and 10 streets successfully combatted the spring
king tide.
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Como parte de este proyecto de $32 millones del FDOT, el contratista

tambin instalar tres nuevas estaciones de bombeo de aguas
pluviales para aliviar las inundaciones. Actualmente estn en marcha
las obras de reconstruccin de Alton Road entre la calle 5 y la calle
8, as como las obras de la estacin de bombeo en calles laterales.
Se ha terminado la construccin del distrito de compras Collins

Avenue Shopping District, entre la calle 5 y la calle 15, y el tramo de
Alton Road entre la calle 8 y la calle 17 reabri antes de lo previsto
al trnsito bidireccional. Ambos proyectos aportan mejor desage y
embellecimiento.
Los negocios de Alton Road estn emocionados de volver a darles

la bienvenida a todos nuestros clientes en la iniciativa Meet on
Alton (Nos vemos en Alton), expres Mark Samuelian, director de
asuntos comunitarios de la Asociacin Comercial de Alton Road.
El proyecto de construccin de $6.3 millones del Departamento

de Transporte de Florida (FDOT) en la parte ms cntrica de la
calle Collins Avenue en South Beach renov y mejor el sistema de
desages, cre nuevos carriles para girar y aceras ms amplias.
Los que van de compras ahora tienen ms espacio para circular en
las nuevas aceras y la calle es ms segura para los automviles,
explic Marlo Courtney, copresidente de la Asociacin de Mejoras
de Collins Avenue.
COLUMN
Las botas para la lluvia pasaron de moda: proyectos

mayores para combatir las inundaciones Los residentes y
empresas de Miami Beach han soportado meses de carriles cerrados,
polvo y feas barricadas en dos de las arterias viales estatales ms
prominentes de la ciudad, Collins Avenue y Alton Road.
Adems de estos dos proyectos dirigidos por el estado, el

Departamento de Obras Pblicas de la ciudad recientemente inici
la primera fase de mejoras en el vecindario de West Avenue. Para
finales de ao, se anticipa que esta rea tendr dos estaciones de
bombeo adicionales en las calles 17 y 6, elevaciones de superficies,
una nueva lnea de bombeo de alcantarillado sanitario y lneas de
servicio. Las primeras dos nuevas estaciones de bombeo en las calles
14 y 10 fueron instaladas el ao pasado antes de las mareas altas.
Aunque las obras en Alton Road seguirn hasta el verano, el rea

entre la calle 8 y Michigan Avenue est terminada en la mayor parte.
COLLINS AVENUE 5-15 STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Upgraded drainage system throughout the corridor
Rebuilt sidewalk and pedestrian ramps
Constructed sidewalk extensions
Traffic signal at 12 Street
Provided new and legal left turn lanes
Audible pedestrian signals at 7 and 10 streets
Electronic signs at 16 Street and Lincoln Road advising
motorists to stop when cars are turning left
New street lighting
Landscaping within sidewalk extensions
New signage and pavement markings, including shared lane
markings advising motorists of cyclists
Repaved and restriped the roadway
ALTON ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Installing three pump stations (between 5 and 6 streets, 10
Street at bay and 14 Street at bay) and a new drainage
system to improve storm water drainage in area
Rebuilding roadway, driveways, sidewalk and
pedestrian ramps
Constructing sidewalk extensions
Modifying the median opening at 6 Street
Upgraded the traffic barrier on 5 Street flyover and Dade
Boulevard Canal
Replaced traffic and pedestrian signals at intersections
Installing new street lighting; new landscaping and irrigation;
and new signage and pavement markings
8 to 17 streets are substantially complete
To be completed by summer 2015
CITY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS UNDERWAY
West Avenue Neighborhood
Improvement Project Phase I to install pump stations and raise
the elevation of the roadway to minimize street flooding. This
first phase of work is expected to be completed by the end
of 2015.
Sunset Harbour Neighborhood
Began January 2014 and includes upgrades to three existing
pump stations. Above ground improvements will occur on 20
Street once the project design has been finalized.
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SAFETY FIRST
BEYOND
KARATE
CHOPS
Miami Beach Police Offers Free
Womens Self-Defense Class
By Melissa Berthier
Moreover, one out every six American women

has been the victim of an attempted or completed
rape in her lifetime according to the Rape, Abuse
& Incest National Network.
In an effort to bring down these disheartening
figures, the Miami Beach Police Department
(MBPD) offers a free, one day womens selfdefense course that teaches you how not to be a
victim. Unlike other programs that mainly focus
on the physical techniques, this course teaches
students how to proactively disrupt an attackers
plan in a pre-emptive manner and with the
proper mindset.
Self-defense goes beyond the physical moves,
explained MBPD Officer Noel Castillo. We teach
our students stand-up and ground techniques,
but we definitely emphasize learning situational
awareness, vehicular vigilance, home awareness
and verbal confrontation skills. We hope that
physical techniques are used as last resort,
since we aim at prevention or escape. However,
surviving an attack is a key element in
our instruction.
The MBPD womens self-defense course is taught
by experienced police officers who also have
extensive backgrounds in the martial arts and
police defensive tactics.
The class is held once per month on Saturday
mornings at MBPD headquarters on Washington
Avenue. Class size is limited to 12 students, ages
18 and over, although 16 and 17 year-olds are
eligible with a parent/guardian attending
the course.
COLUMN
re women safer when they learn selfdefense? According to a recent study from
the University of Oregon, sociologists
found that female college students who took
a 10-week self-defense training course were
significantly less likely to experience unwanted
sexual contact than those who did not participate
in the class.
Ms all del grito de karate Estn

las mujeres ms seguras cuando aprenden
autodefensa? En un estudio reciente de la
Universidad de Oregon, los socilogos
descubrieron que las estudiantes universitarias
que tomaban un curso de entrenamiento en
autodefensa de 10 semanas tenan muchsima
menos probabilidad de experimentar contacto
sexual no deseado que aquellas que no
participaban en la clase.
Ms an, una de cada seis mujeres
estadounidenses ha sido vctima de violacin o
intento de violacin en su vida.
En un esfuerzo por reducir estas abrumadoras
cifras, el Departamento de Polica de Miami
Beach (MBPD) ofrece un curso gratuito de
autodefensa para mujeres, de un da de
duracin, en el que les ensean a no ser
vctimas. A diferencia de otros programas que se
concentran principalmente en las tcnicas fsicas,
en este curso se ensea a las participantes a
interrumpir de manera proactiva el plan del
atacante de forma preventiva y con la
actitud apropiada.
La autodefensa va ms all de los movimientos
fsicos, explic Noel Castillo, funcionario del
MBPD. Les enseamos tcnicas para defenderse
de pie y en el suelo, pero definitivamente
hacemos nfasis en la percepcin de situaciones,
vigilancia de vehculos, sensibilizacin en el
hogar y destrezas de confrontacin verbal.
Esperamos que las tcnicas fsicas se usen como
ltimo recurso, puesto que nuestra meta es la
prevencin o el escape. Sin embargo, sobrevivir
un ataque es un elemento clave de
nuestra instruccin.
El curso de autodefensa para mujeres que
ofrece el MBPD es dictado por funcionarios
policiales experimentados que tambin tienen
amplia experiencia en artes marciales y tcticas
defensivas policiales.
La clase se dicta una vez al mes, un sbado en la
maana en la sede principal del MBPD ubicada
en Washington Avenue. El curso tiene cupo
limitado para 12 participantes, mayores de 18
aos, aunque se permite que asistan jvenes de
16-17 aos si la madre o tutora tambin asiste
al curso.
Interested in applying? Fill out an application at www.citizenspoliceacademy.com/womens-self-defense-course. Once your

background check is complete, MBPD will send you a list of available class dates.
Le interesa inscribirse? Llene la solicitud en este enlace www.citizenspoliceacademy.com/womens-self-defense-course.
Una vez que se hayan chequeado los antecedentes, el MBPD le enviar una lista de las fechas disponibles para el curso.
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NEXT GENERATION
DUAL OPTIONS
EARN BOTH HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE CREDIT
By Dr. Leslie D. Rosenfeld
s students at Miami Beach Senior High (MBSH) school plan

for next years courses, many are considering several dualenrollment class options now available on campus as part
of the citys Education Compact with Miami-Dade County Public
Schools and Florida International University (FIU).
Dual-enrollment classes at MBSH provide interested and eligible
students with more rigorous classes, while earning both high school
and college credit at no cost.
The value of taking a dual enrollment class is that we save money
by getting college credits when passing the course, said 11th
grade Calculus I student Gabriela Ramesar. Not only do we
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experience different teacher styles, but we create connections with

professors from FIU.
Current class offerings are Survey of World Literature, Calculus I
and Introduction to Entrepreneurship. MBSH anticipates offering five
dual enrollment courses each semester for the 2015-16 school year.
Additionally, these classes introduce students to the challenge and
responsibility of college coursework early, and recent studies have
shown that students who participate in dual-enrollment programs
are more likely go on to get a college degree. But is dual enrollment
right for your child?
POR QU DEBIERA CONSIDERAR MI HIJO LAS CLASES DE

MATRICULACIN DOBLE?
Dual enrollment gives students an idea of what full-time college

coursework will be like. By trying out a few classes while still in high
school, your child can get used to the academic environment before
he or she leaves the comfort and support of home, stated Principle
John Donohue, Miami Beach Senior High School.
La matriculacin doble le proporciona a los estudiantes una idea

de lo que sern los estudios universitarios a tiempo completo. Al
probar con algunas clases mientras todava est en la secundaria,
su hijo puede familiarizarse con el entorno acadmico antes de
salir de la comodidad y el apoyo del hogar, indic John Donohue,
director de Miami Beach Senior High School.
Perhaps the biggest benefit of dual enrollment is that your student

may start accumulating college credits, helping him or her graduate
from college on time or even early, added Shelley Niceley Groff,
MBSH parent.
DUAL ENROLLMENT SOUNDS GREAT! IS THERE ANY

REASON MY CHILD SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE?
Dual-enrollment courses are real college courses for real college
credit. The grades will go on your childs permanent record.
Before enrolling, make sure your child is ready for the demanding
work a college class will require, as this grade will be put on their
permanent college transcript.
Also, if your child is considering a dual-enrollment course for the
purpose of earning college credits, be sure of the value of the
credits. For each college where your child may apply in the future,
check to see how many credits (if any) a dual-enrollment class would
earn your child. The credit policy will depend on the school.
COLUMN
WHY SHOULD MY CHILD CONSIDER

DUAL-ENROLLMENT CLASSES?
Quizs la mayor ventaja de la matriculacin doble es que el

estudiante puede empezar a acumular crditos universitarios, lo que
ser de ayuda para graduarse de la universidad a tiempo o incluso
antes, agreg Shelley Niceley Groff, madre de MBSH.
LA MATRICULACIN DOBLE ES FANTSTICA! EXISTE ALGUNA
RAZN POR LA QUE MI HIJO NO DEBA PARTICIPAR?
Los cursos de matriculacin doble son verdaderos cursos
universitarios con los que se obtienen verdaderos crditos
universitarios. Las calificaciones quedarn en el registro permanente
del estudiante. Antes de inscribirse, asegrese de que su hijo
est listo para el trabajo exigente que se esperar de una clase
universitaria, ya que la calificacin quedar en su registro
permanente de calificaciones universitarias.
WHERE SHOULD WE START?

In order to qualify for dual-enrollment courses, students must
be entering or be in grades 10, 11, or 12, must have a 3.0
unweighted grade point average (GPA), and meet all the college/
university criteria for admission. Your child will also need permission
from parents/guardians and a guidance counselor or principal.
There is no cost for your child to participate, as the City of Miami
Beach and M-DCPS pay for the professor and required materials.
Your childs guidance counselor is best able to provide all of the
details of the dual-enrollment offerings and eligibility criteria.
Opciones dobles obtenga crditos de escuela secundaria
y universidad Como parte de sus planes de estudio para el
prximo ao, muchos estudiantes de la escuela secundaria Miami
Beach Senior High (MBSH) estn considerando la posibilidad de
matriculacin doble en varias clases que ahora se ofrecen en el
campus como parte del programa educativo Education Compact
con las escuelas pblicas del condado de Miami-Dade y la Florida
International University.
Las clases de matriculacin doble en MBHS ofrecen a los
estudiantes interesados que renan los requisitos cursos ms
rigurosos, a la vez que obtienen crditos para la secundaria y la
universidad sin costo adicional.
El valor de tomar una clase de matriculacin doble es que
ahorramos dinero al obtener crditos universitarios cuando
aprobamos el curso, expres Gabriela Ramesar, estudiante de
onceavo grado que cursa Clculo I. No solo experimentamos
distintos estilos de enseanza, sino que tambin establecemos
conexiones con profesores de la FIU.
Las clases que se ofrecen actualmente son en materias de literatura,
clculo y gestin empresarial. MBSH prev ofrecer cinco cursos de
matriculacin doble en cada semestre del ao escolar 2015-16.
Adicionalmente, estas clases exponen a los estudiantes al reto
y responsabilidad de cursar materias universitarias de forma
adelantada, y ha quedado demostrado en estudios recientes que
los estudiantes que participan en programas de matriculacin doble
tienen mayores probabilidades de culminar estudios universitarios.
Es la matriculacin doble conveniente para su hijo?
Adems, si su hijo est considerando tomar un curso de

matriculacin doble con la idea de obtener crditos universitarios,
asegrese del valor de los crditos. Para cada universidad a la
que pueda postularse su hijo en el futuro, revise cuntos crditos le
dara (si acaso los da) una clase de matriculacin doble. La poltica
de crditos depender de la escuela.
POR DNDE DEBEMOS EMPEZAR?
Para optar por cursos de matriculacin doble, los estudiantes deben
estar prximos a cursar o ya estar cursando los grados 10, 11 o
12, deben tener un promedio general no ponderado (GPA) de 3.0
y deben reunir todos los criterios de admisin de la universidad.
Su hijo tambin necesitar permiso de sus padres/tutores y un
consejero o gua.
No hay costo por la participacin de su hijo ya que la Ciudad de
Miami Beach y M-DCPS pagan por el profesor y los materiales
requeridos.
El consejero de su hijo es la persona indicada para proporcionarle
todos los detalles de las opciones de matriculacin doble y los
criterios de elegibilidad.
Visit the citys education page on miamibeachfl.gov for additional

information and to learn more about other programs.
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ALL READY
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
POP QUIZ
By Maite Roca & Shari Holbert Lipner
An emergency plan is the best way to prepare for natural disasters and other hazards. The City of Miami Beach continues to plan, prepare and
mitigate emergencies, but the best way to ensure the safety and security of your property and loved ones is to do your part to be prepared.
HAVE A PLAN
MAKE A KIT
1) Which of the following should NOT be part of your emergency

plan in case of a hurricane?
a. Contact information of the out-of-town relative or friend with
whom everyone should check in.
b. Miami Beach Hotel.
c. A list of important emergency phone numbers that is shared
with everyone in your household.
5) Which of the following should NOT be included in your basic

emergency supply kit?
a. One gallon of water per person in your household per day
for drinking and sanitation
b. Candles and an electric can opener.
c. Battery-operated radio and basic tools.
d. Unique needs such as prescription medication, diapers,
infant formula.
2) If you cannot leave your home during an emergency, the best

type of room to shelter in place is
a. The Florida Room with wall to wall windows.
b. A room that has no exterior windows.
c. The garage.
3) If you have pets, the best way to deal with them in an emergency
is
a. Take them with you wherever you go.
b. Leave them at home with plenty of food and water.
c. Know in advance where pets are accepted, such as petfriendly hotels, veterinarians, friends or a pet-friendly shelter
in Miami-Dade County.
4) The best way to communicate with family in an emergency is to
a. Call everyone you know and tell them whats going on.
b. Designate someone who is not local to be the point of contact
for everyone in the family to call.
c. Send smoke signals.
6) Your important papers ought to be

a. Kept in a paper file in your home.
b. Secured in a water and fire-proof box and kept electronically
on a thumb drive, which becomes part of the emergency gokit if you evacuate.
c. Stored in your vehicle.
7) You should have one emergency kit and keep everything you
need in there.
a. True.
b. False.
8) An emergency kit should contain which of the following medical
supplies:
a. A first aid kit and one weeks supply of any medication
anyone in your household takes.
b. A cotton shirt or breathing mask.
c. All of the above.
STAY INFORMED
9) The best source for information during an emergency is
a. Neighbors & friends.
b. Local news media and social media posts from
official sources.
c. Daily horoscope.
10) During an emergency, the best way to get information is
a. Battery-powered radio and communication devices.
b. Check your postal mail.
c. Community bulletins at local shops.
11) If
a.
b.
c.
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local authorities issue an evacuation order for Miami Beach,

Stay home, city services will continue.
Wait to see if your neighbors leave, then decide what to do.
Follow the advice of local authorities. Go to a pre-determined
location on the mainland or county shelter.
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ANSWER KEY
1) B. Should evacuation orders be given, the entire city is an evacuation zone,
inclucing coastal hotels that will also be following their evacuation plans.
2) B. The best areas are rooms in the center of your home without windows.
3) C. Always include your pets in your emergency plans. Look up hotels and other
facilities that would take in pets during an emergency, and make arrangements
as early as possible. There are two pet-friendly evacuation centers in Miami-Dade
County. No need to pre-register, but you must provide all current licensing and
shots information.
4) B. As part of your overall emergency plan, someone outside the area should be
made the point person and agree to it.
5) B. Candles are discouraged as they can pose a serious fire hazard. Stock up on
battery-operated flashlights or lanterns. You may also consider a hand-cranked
light source. A manual can opener is recommended.
6) B. Keep copies of your most important papers together in one place and stored
in a way that is resistant to damage and tampering.
7) B. False. There should be an emergency kit in your home that is stocked with
supplies if you are sheltering in place and to handle power outages. You should
also have a prepared go-kit to take with you if there is an evacuation.
8) C. All of the above.
9) B. Local television and radio news stations will report the most pertinent
information on a regular basis in preparation for, during and after an emergency.
The City of Miami Beach will continue to post information on social media and
other available sources as necessary to disseminate information that is specific
for Miami Beach residents and businesses.
10) A. There is a chance that the power will be out, so make sure to have devices
such as radios, laptops, tablets, etc, and plenty of battery back-up.
11) C. If an evacuation order is issued, it usually has to do with the expectation of
the level of service that will be available AFTER the emergency. If you have an
emergency, there may be a delay in response.
RESPUESTAS
1) B. Si se emite una orden de evacuacin, toda la ciudad es zona de evacuacin.
Los hoteles de la costa seguirn sus planes de evacuacin y probablemente no
permitirn que nadie entre a sus instalaciones.
2) B. Las mejores reas son habitaciones en el centro de su casa sin ventanas.
3) C. Siempre incluya a sus mascotas en sus planes de emergencia. Busque hoteles
u otras instalaciones que reciban mascotas durante una emergencia y haga
arreglos con la mayor anticipacin posible. Hay dos centros de evacuacin del
Condado de Miami-Dade que aceptan mascotas.
4) B. Como parte de su plan de emergencia general, debe designarse a alguien
que viva fuera del rea como la persona de contacto y debe estar de acuerdo.
5) B. No son recomendables las velas porque son un peligro de incendio.
Abastzcase de linternas y fanales de pilas. Se recomienda un abrelatas manual.
6) B. Guarde copias de sus papeles ms importantes todas juntas en un solo lugar y
de tal manera que resistan a daos o manipulacin.
7) B. Falso. Debe haber un kit de emergencia en su hogar que contenga suministros
si usted se refugia all y para encarar apagones. Tambin debe haber preparado
un kit porttil para llevar consigo en caso de una evacuacin.
8) C. Todo lo anterior.
9) B. Los noticieros de las estaciones locales de televisin y radio reportarn
la informacin ms pertinente de forma regular en preparacin, durante y
despus de una emergencia. La Ciudad de Miami Beach continuar publicando
informacin en las redes sociales y otras fuentes disponibles segn sea necesario
para difundir informacin que sea especfica para los residentes y empresas de
Miami Beach. Sganos ahora de modo que ya est preparado.
10) A. Existe la posibilidad de interrupcin del suministro elctrico, por lo que debe
asegurarse de tener dispositivos como radios, computadoras porttiles, tabletas,
etc., y suficientes bateras de respaldo.
11) C. Si se emite una orden de evacuacin, usualmente tiene que ver con
la expectativa del nivel de servicio que estar disponible DESPUS de la
emergencia. Si usted tiene una emergencia, puede haber demora en
la respuesta.
PREPARE UN KIT
5) Cul de los siguientes artculos NO debe incluirse en su kit de
suministros bsicos de emergencia?
a. Un galn de agua por cada integrante de su hogar por da para
beber y asearse
b. Velas y un abrelatas elctrico.
c. Radio de pilas y herramientas bsicas.
d. Artculos de necesidad nica, como medicamentos recetados,
paales, frmula para lactantes.
4) La mejor manera de comunicarse con la familia en una emergencia es
a. Llamar constantemente a todos los miembros de su familia que se le
ocurran y contarles lo que est sucediendo.
b. Designar a alguien que no sea local como punto de contacto a
quien deben llamar todos los miembros de su familia.
c. Enviar seales de humo.
3) Si tiene mascotas, la mejor manera de ocuparse de ellas en una
emergencia es
a. Llevarlas adonde quiera que usted vaya.
b. Dejarlos all con suficiente alimento y agua.
c. Conocer con anticipacin en qu lugares aceptan mascotas, como
por ejemplo: hoteles que acepten animales, veterinarios, amigos o
algunos de los refugios del Condado de Miami-Dade que
aceptan mascotas.
2) Si no puede dejar su casa durante una emergencia, el mejor tipo de
habitacin para refugiarse como alternativa es
a. El saln panormico con ventanales de pared a pared de la casa.
b. Una habitacin que no tenga ventanas exteriores.
c. El garaje.
11) Si las autoridades locales emiten una orden de evacuacin para

Miami Beach
a. Mantngase donde est, los servicios municipales continuarn.
b. Espere a ver si los vecinos se marchan, entonces decida qu hacer.
c. Siga el consejo de las autoridades locales. Dirjase a un sitio
predeterminado u obtenga informacin sobre los refugios
disponibles y cmo llegar hasta ellos.
10) Durante una emergencia, la mejor manera de obtener informacin es
a. Mediante un radio operado con pilas y dispositivos informticos.
b. Revisando su correo postal.
c. Boletines de informe en tiendas locales.
MANTNGASE INFORMADO
9) La mejor fuente de informacin durante una emergencia es
a. Los vecinos y amigos.
b. Medios de noticias locales y publicaciones de fuentes oficiales en
redes sociales.
c. Su horscopo diario.
8) Cules de los siguientes insumos mdicos debe contener un kit
para emergencias?
a. Kit de primeros auxilios y provisin para una semana de cualquier
medicamento recetado que tomen los miembros de su hogar.
b. Una camiseta de algodn o una mascarilla.
c. Todo lo anterior.
7) Debe tener un kit para emergencias donde guarde todo lo
que necesita
a. Cierto.
b. Falso.
6) Sus papeles importantes deben quedarse
a. Guardados en un expediente de papel en la oficina de su casa.
b. Guardados en una caja a prueba de agua y fuego y tambin en
formato electrnico en una unidad USB, todo lo cual forma parte de
su kit porttil de emergencia en el momento de una evacuacin.
c. Almacenados en su vehculo.
COLUMN
TENGA UN PLAN
1) Cul de los siguientes elementos NO debe ser parte de su plan de
emergencia en caso de un huracn?
a. Informacin de contacto del pariente o amigo que viva en otra
ciudad con quien todos puedan reportarse.
b. Un hotel en Miami Beach.
c. Una lista de los nmeros telefnicos de emergencia que se
comparte con todos los miembros de su hogar.
COOKING WITH FIRE
LIFE SAVING
DEVICES
By Melissa Berthier
uring the onset of a fire, every second counts. Early

detection from a smoke alarm has the potential to
save your life, property and personal belongings.
We had a recent fire ignite on the roof of an apartment

building in North Beach due to an electrical malfunction,
and one apartment owner did not have a working smoke
alarm, said Miami Beach Fire Investigator Claudio
Navas. Fortunately, our firefighters forced entry and were
able to rescue the sleeping resident.
Despite smoke alarms being one of the most low-cost
and low-power appliances you can own, an estimated
two thirds of home fire deaths occur in households that
either do not have smoke alarms or have ones that no
longer work. According to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in
reported home fires in half.
These devices are a vital component to your homes
fire escape plan, added Miami Beach Fire Chief Virgil
Fernandez. For the best protection, its advised to
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interconnect all smoke alarms so that when one goes off,

they all sound.
NFPA urges all households to install smoke alarms inside
every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on
every level of the home. There are two types of alarms
currently on the market. An ionization smoke alarm tends
to be more responsive to flaming fires and a photoelectric
option is generally more responsive to smoldering fires.
For the best protection, NFPA recommends both types of
alarms or a combination of ionization and photoelectric
alarms, which are known as dual sensor alarms.
Additionally, smoke alarms should be replaced when they
are more than 10 years old, and should be tested at least
once per month by pressing the test button.
Another good habit to keep you and your family safe is
to replace smoke alarm batteries with fresh batteries at
a designated time twice per year, such as when clocks
spring forward and fall back.
Recientemente tuvimos un incendio que comenz en el techo

de un edificio de apartamentos en North Beach causado por
una avera elctrica, y hubo un propietario de apartamento
que no tena una alarma de incendios funcional, expres
Claudio Navas, Investigador de los Bomberos de Miami Beach.
Afortunadamente, nuestros bomberos entraron a la fuerza en la
propiedad y pudieron rescatar al residente que estaba dormido.
A pesar de que las alarmas de incendios son uno de los
dispositivos ms baratos y de menor consumo de energa que
se puede poseer, se calcula que dos tercios de las muertes por
incendio domstico ocurren en hogares donde no hay alarmas
de incendios o si las hay, ya no funcionan. Segn la Asociacin
Nacional de Proteccin contra Incendios (NFPA), las alarmas de
incendios reducen a la mitad el riesgo de muerte en casos de
incendios domsticos reportados.
Estos aparatos son un componente vital del plan de escape
de emergencia de su hogar, agreg Virgil Fernandez, Jefe de
Bomberos de Miami Beach. Para obtener la mejor proteccin,
se recomienda interconectar todas las alarmas de incendios de

manera que cuando una se active, todas lo hagan.
NFPA exhorta a que todos los hogares instalen alarmas de
incendios dentro de cada dormitorio, fuera de cada rea donde
se duerme y en cada piso de la casa. Actualmente en el mercado
se ofrecen dos tipos de alarmas. Una alarma de incendios
tiende a responder mejor en caso de llamas de fuego mientras
que una opcin fotoelctrica generalmente responde mejor en
caso de incendios sin llamas. Para la mejor proteccin, la NFPA
recomienda ambos tipos de alarmas o una combinacin de
alarmas fotoelctricas y de ionizacin, que se conocen como
alarmas de doble sensor.
COLUMN
Equipos De Salvamento Durante la aparicin de un incendio,

cada segundo cuenta. La deteccin temprana con una alarma de
incendios tiene el potencial de salvarle la vida, su propiedad y
sus pertenencias.
Adicionalmente, las alarmas de incendios deben cambiarse

cuando tienen ms de 10 aos y deben probarse por lo menos
una vez al mes oprimiendo el botn de prueba.
Otro buen hbito para la seguridad de usted y su familia es
colocar pilas nuevas en las alarmas de incendios en una fecha
especfica dos veces al ao, por ejemplo, cuando cambia la hora
en primavera y otoo.
The MB crew spent a day at Fire Station No. 4 with

27-year veteran Miami Beach Firefighter/Paramedic
Sid Reese, who prepared one his favorite dishes from
his extensive repertoire of good eats.
RECIPE
From Miami Beach Firefighter

Sid Reese
El personal de MB pas un da en la Estacin de

Bomberos No. 4 con Sid Reese, un veterano con 27
aos de trayectoria como bombero y paramdico
de Miami Beach, quien prepar uno de los platillos
favoritos de su amplio repertorio de
sabrosos manjares.
Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Serves 6
On March 17, the

Commission on Fire
Accreditation International
awarded reaccreditation
to the Miami Beach Fire
Department (MBFD). This
national program provides
an analytical self-assessment
process to evaluate 10
categories of an agencys
performance, including
community service levels.
There are currently 196 fire
departments in the United
States and Canada which
are accredited. This marks
MBFDs third accreditation as
it was originally accredited
in 2004 and reaccredited
in 2009.
Currently, MBFD is part of
a select group of 18 fire
departments worldwide
who have achieved both
accreditation status and
a Class 1 rating from the
Insurance Services Office.
@CITYOFMIAMIBEACH
Multiply ingredients by two when feeding a fire house.

Ingredients:
1 chicken, deboned
1 cup chicken broth
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 cup of butter
Receta de Pastel de Pollo

1 pollo, deshuesado
1 taza de caldo de pollo
1 lata de sopa cremosa de pollo
1 taza de mantequilla
1 taza de harina leudante
1 cup of self-rising flour
1 taza de suero de leche
1 cup of buttermilk
Verduras mixtas opcionales, como zanahorias,

habas, guisantes y/o papas.
Mixed vegetable (optional) to include carrots, lima

beans, peas and/or potatoes.
Preheat oven to 415 degrees.
Place pieces of chicken into bottom of a 13 x 9 baking
dish. Mix broth and chicken soup together and bring
to a boil. Pour mixture over chicken in dish and add
vegetables if desired. For the crust, mix butter, flour
and buttermilk together in a saucepan on low. When
thoroughly mixed, pour over chicken. Bake for 45
minutes or until crust is golden brown.
Precaliente el horno a 415 F.

Coloque las piezas de pollo en el fondo de un molde
para hornear de 13 x 9. Mezcle el caldo y la sopa
de pollo y lleve la mezcla a hervir. Vierta la mezcla
sobre el pollo en el molde y agregue las verduras,
si lo desea. Para la crostra, mezcle la mantequilla,
la harina y el suero de leche en una cacerola a
fuego lento. Cuando todo est mezclado de forma
uniforme, virtalo sobre el pollo. Hornee por 45
minutos o hasta que la corteza est dorada.
Go behind the garage doors at Fire Station No. 4s kitchen.

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Innova
Cleaner
Beautiful
Safer
Unique
Well-Improved Infrastructure
EXCELLENCE
Vibrant
AN ONGOING JOURNEY
By Dr. Leslie D. Rosenfeld
ANNUAL REPORT 2014
The City of Miami Beach is committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant,
tropical, historic community. To gauge how well your city government is managing resources and delivering services, community
satisfaction surveys are conducted approximately every two years.
Cultural
Community
Last year the city conducted its fifth set of these comprehensive, statistically-valid surveys. This survey provides resident input on
quality of life, city services, and taxes aiding in identifying key drivers for improvement.
Unique
Historic
ation
QUALITY OF LIFE RATING
TRENDING UP
81%
RESIDENTS WHO RECOMMEND MIAMI BEACH AS A PLACE TO LIVE
98%
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY DURING THE DAY
88%
NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY DURING THE NIGHT

FIRE DEPARTMENT
93%
92%
EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONSE
88%
OCEAN RESCUE
PLAYGROUND APPEARANCE
81%
RECREATION PROGRAMS
79%
APPEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
79%
QUALITY OF BEACHES
PARK MAINTENANCE (RESIDENTS/BUSINESSES)
GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTION (RESIDENTS/BUSINESSES)
72%
82%
82%
86%
79%
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Miami Beach is committed to providing excellent
public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in
our vibrant, tropical, historic community.
VISION STATEMENT
Miami Beachs vision is to be
Cleaner and Safer;

Beautiful and Vibrant
A Unique Urban and Historic Environment
A Mature, Stable, Residential Community with
Well-Improved Infrastructure
A Cultural, Entertainment Tourism Capital and an
International Center for Innovation and Business;
While Maximizing Value to Our Community for the Tax
Dollars Paid.
According to the 2014 survey, four of five residents and business owners would recommend the City of Miami Beach, and rate the quality of
life as very high. The percentage of residents who recommend Miami Beach as a place to live is trending up at 81%.
City services that received comparatively high percentages of positive resident ratings of excellent or good include: neighborhood safety
during the day (98%) and night (88%); Fire Department (93%); Emergency Medical Response (92%); Ocean Rescue (88%); playground
appearance (81%); and recreation programs (79%).
Services that received positive ratings from both residents and businesses include: appearance and maintenance of public buildings (79%);
quality of beaches (82%); park maintenance (82% of residents; 86% of businesses); garbage and trash collection (79% of residents; 72%
of businesses).
Although much has been achieved over the years, residents and
businesses have indicated that there is still room to improve in terms
of traffic flow, storm drainage, appearance of city facilities and the
availability of parking.
As part of the strategic planning process, survey results prioritize
the citys Key Intended Outcomes (KIOs) and are established as
multi-year priorities by the Mayor and City Commission. Citywide
initiatives support these KIOs and are undertaken to drive
performance and achieve established outcomes annually. Through
the annual budget process, resources are allocated in support of
these strategic priorities and performance is monitored to track
progress and make adjustments. Heres Miami Beachs progress
report from fiscal year 2013/14 (FY14).
Excelencia: una travesa continua La Ciudad de Miami Beach
tiene el compromiso de brindar excelencia en los servicios pblicos y
la seguridad a todos los que habitan, trabajan y disfrutan en nuestra
vibrante comunidad histrica tropical. Para sopesar qu tan bien el
gobierno municipal administra los recursos y presta los servicios, se
hacen encuestas de satisfaccin de la comunidad aproximadamente
cada dos aos.
El ao pasado la ciudad realiz su quinta serie de estas encuestas
integrales con valor estadstico. Esta encuesta permite conocer los
puntos de vista de los residentes con respecto a la calidad de vida,
los servicios municipales y los impuestos, lo que ayuda a identificar
los principales factores para las mejoras.
Segn la encuesta de 2014, cuatro de cada cinco residentes y
empresarios recomendaran la Ciudad de Miami Beach y calificaran
la calidad de vida como muy alta. El porcentaje de residentes que
recomiendan Miami Beach como un buen lugar para vivir se ubica
en 81%.
Entre los servicios municipales que recibieron porcentajes

comparablemente altos de puntuacin positiva de los residentes
como excelente o bueno se incluyen: seguridad en vecindarios
durante horas diurnas (98%) y horas nocturnas (88%); departamento
de bomberos (93%); respuesta mdica de emergencia (92%); rescate
martimo (88%); apariencia de patios de juegos (81%); y programas
recreativos (79%).
Los servicios que recibieron calificaciones positivas tanto de
residentes como de empresas incluyen: apariencia y mantenimiento
de edificios pblicos (79%); calidad de las playas (82%);
mantenimiento de parques (82% de residentes; 86% de empresas);
recoleccin de basura y desechos (79% de residentes; 72%
de empresas).
Aunque se ha logrado mucho con el paso de los aos, los residentes
y empresas han indicado que todava hay margen para mejoras en
trminos de flujo de trfico, desage de aguas pluviales, apariencia
de las instalaciones de la ciudad y disponibilidad
de estacionamiento.
Como parte del proceso de planificacin estratgica, los resultados
de la encuesta dan prioridad a los resultados principales esperados
(llamados KIO, por sus siglas en ingls) y son establecidos como
prioridades para varios aos por el Alcalde y la Comisin de la
Ciudad. Las iniciativas en toda la ciudad respaldan estos KIO y se
llevan a cabo para estimular el desempeo y alcanzar los resultados
anualmente. Mediante el proceso presupuestario anual se asignan
recursos para respaldar estas prioridades estratgicas y se monitorea
el desempeo para hacer seguimiento del progreso y hacer los
ajustes que sean necesarios. Este es el informe de progreso de
Miami Beach del ao fiscal 2013/14 (FY14).
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CLEANER AND SAFER
79
SATISFIED
2014 survey results

rate garbage and
trash collection as
excellent or good
(79% of residents;
72% of businesses).
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES
Improve cleanliness in high traffic residential and pedestrian areas, including maximizing deployment of trash cans on every corner
Improve cleanliness, city beaches
Insist on police department accountability and skilled management/leadership
Reform policing culture with customer service emphasis
Cleanliness continues to be a priority service area for residents

and businesses, being cited as the most important service to retain.
Sanitation services that were implemented in recent years are
maintained for commercial and entertainment areas, alleys, parking
lots, beaches and residential areas.
In FY14, 87.2% of public areas citywide were rated as clean or very
clean as compared to 65.2% in FY06.
Residential streets and sidewalks have each improved 17.3% and
23.9% respectively, with 90.8% and 90.1% rating clean or very
clean from FY06, while waterways have improved 24.9% in the same
period, with 79.4% rating clean or very clean.
La limpieza sigue siendo un rea de servicio de prioridad para
residentes y empresas, por lo que se indica como el servicio ms
importante que debe prestarse. Los servicios de sanidad que se
CLEANLINESS
3.0
GOOD
2.5
implementaron en aos recientes se mantienen en reas comerciales y

recreativas, callejones, estacionamientos, playas y reas residenciales.
Los resultados de la encuesta de 2014 califican la recoleccin de
basura y desechos como excelente o buena (79% de los residentes;
72% de las empresas).
En el FY14, el 87.2% de las reas pblicas de toda la ciudad fueron
calificadas como limpias o muy limpias, en comparacin con un
65.2% en el FY06.
Las calles y aceras residenciales mejoraron en un 17.3% y 23.9%,
respectivamente, con una puntuacin de 90.8% y 90.1% como limpias
o muy limpias en comparacin con el FY06, mientras que las vas
navegables han mejorado en un 24.9% en el mismo perodo, con una
puntuacin de 79.4% como limpias o muy limpias.
Overall City Score

Streets
Sidewalks
Parks
Parking
Waterway
Beaches - Miami-Dade County Responsibility
Beaches - City Responsibility Only
2.0
1.5
1.0
FY05/06 FY10/11 FY11/12 FY12/13 FY13/14
Verified Actual Numbers of Part I Crimes (Violent and Property Crimes)

15000
12000
9000
DECREASE
6000
3000
0
2007
2008
2009
2010
The past five resident surveys have confirmed that safety is

one of the top quality of life factors for residents. Several
safety issues received ratings of satisfied or very satisfied in
the 2014 survey from residents.
Increasing the visibility of police in neighborhoods is
identified as one of the most important areas for the city
to address to improve public safety. Recent trends reflect a
decrease in Part I crimes per average daily population and in
2013 Miami Beach experienced a decline of 10.2 % in Part I
violent crimes per average daily population, when compared
to 2012. Uniformed Crime Reporting (UCR) for non-violent
crimes (which include burglary, larceny and motor vehicle
theft) slightly increased by 6% and violent crimes decreased
by 3.7%, when compared to 2012. Of significance there has
been a 19.1% decrease in UCR Part I violent crimes since
2003, in spite of the 35.9% increase in daily population
since 2003. Nationwide there was a 2.9% increase in total
crimes in 2013, when compared to the prior calendar year
(CY). Miami Beachs crime rate in comparison is slightly
below the latest total nationwide with a 4.1% decrease.
A quality of life police and code detail was implemented in
the redevelopment area and entertainment districts to address
illegal vendors, disorderly intoxication, code violators and
narcotic violators during high impact weekends. This detail
has supported enforcement of code violations.
A new walking beat squad is now visible on Ocean Drive
and Lummus Park to better serve the businesses and visitors.
The entertainment districts are patrolled by a combination of
foot patrols, bicycles, ATVs, golf carts, motorcycle and
patrol cars.
Las ltimas cinco encuestas han confirmado que la seguridad
es uno de los principales factores de la calidad de vida para
los residentes. Varios aspectos de la seguridad obtuvieron
puntuaciones de satisfactorio o muy satisfactorio de parte de
los residentes en la encuesta de 2014.
2011
2012
2013
Se identific la necesidad de mayor visibilidad de la polica

en los vecindarios como una de las reas ms importantes
que la ciudad debe abordar a fin de mejorar la seguridad
pblica. Las tendencias recientes reflejan un descenso en
delitos de Parte I por poblacin diaria promedio y en 2013
Miami Beach experiment un descenso del 10.2% en delitos
violentos de Parte I por poblacin diaria promedio, en
comparacin con 2012. Los informes uniformados sobre
delitos (Uniformed Crime Reporting, o UCR) para delitos
no violentos (que incluyen robo, hurto y robo de vehculos
automotores) registro un aumento leve del 6% y los delitos
violentos disminuyeron en un 3.7%, en comparacin con
2012. Resulta significativo que ha habido una disminucin
del 19.1% en delitos violentos de UCR de Parte I desde
2003, a pesar de un aumento del 35.9% de la poblacin
diaria desde 2003. En todo el pas, se registr un aumento
del 2.9% en el nmero total de delitos en 2013, comparado
con el ao calendario anterior. El ndice de criminalidad de
Miami Beach, en comparacin, es levemente inferior al total
nacional ms reciente con una disminucin del 4.1%.
Se implement un detalle en el cdigo y la poltica sobre
la calidad de vida en el rea de redesarrollo y los distritos
de entretenimiento para combatir los vendedores ilegales,
conductas desordenadas debido a embriaguez, violaciones
del cdigo e infracciones por uso de estupefacientes durante
los fines de semana de mucha actividad. Este detalle ha
reforzado las medidas tomadas contra las violaciones
del cdigo.
Ahora contamos con una brigada de patrullaje a pie en
Ocean Drive y Lummus Park con la finalidad de servir mejor
a las empresas y los visitantes. Los distritos de entretenimiento
son vigilados por una combinacin de patrullas a pie,
bicicletas, vehculos todo terreno (ATV), carritos de golf,
motocicletas y patrullas.
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BEAUTIFUL AND VIBRANT; A UNIQUE URBAN AND

HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT; A MATURE STABLE
RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY
POSITIVE
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES

Enhance Beauty and Vibrancy of Urban and Residential Neighborhoods; Focusing On
Cleanliness, Historic Assets, In Select Neighborhoods and Redevelopment Areas
Revitalize Key Neighborhoods, Starting With North Beach and Ocean Drive
Enhance Beautification and Cleanliness of City Owned Corridors
Elevate Walkability to First Criteria of All Development Decisions, Including Reconstruction
and Planning
Ensure Workforce Housing For Key Industry Workers Is Available In Suitable Locations
Ensure Compliance with Code within Reasonable Time Frame
Achieve Educational (K-12) Excellence
Induce Public School Accountability Mainly at the Middle School
Reforestation plans have continued,
including 150 trees planted, bringing the
program total for seven years to 5,520
trees installed to date.
The North Beach Revitalization plan
is underway to upgrade the area by
attracting new businesses and jobs
and adding varied recreational and
entertainment options, including funding
business faade improvements and
hosting many more city sponsored events
such as the Food Truck & Music Fest,
Independence Day festivities and Yoga in
the Park.
The number of code investigations has
significantly increased from 19,321
in FY13 to 25,113 in FY14. With the
addition of four ATVs, the beach detail
patrol in South beach has doubled.
5,520
Han continuado los planes de

reforestacin, incluida la siembra de 150
rboles, con lo que en los siete aos del
programa el total llega a 5,520 rboles
sembrados hasta esta fecha.
El plan de Revitalizacin de North Beach
est en marcha para renovar el rea a fin
de atraer nuevas empresas, crear nuevos
empleos y agregar opciones variadas
de recreacin y entretenimiento, lo que
incluye financiamiento para mejorar
fachadas y albergar muchos ms eventos
patrocinados por la ciudad, como el
festival gastronmico y musical Food
Truck & Music Fest, las celebraciones del
Da de la Independencia y las clases de
yoga en el parque.
El nmero de investigaciones del cdigo
ha aumentado significativamente,
pasando de 19,321 en el FY13
a 25,113 en el FY14. Con la
incorporacin de cuatro vehculos ATV,
hemos duplicado el patrullaje de la playa
en South Beach.
TREES INSTALLED TO DATE
250
HOMELESS
COUNT
DECREASE
200
150
100
50
0
38
'05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14
Miami Beachs homeless

census count declined
from 239 in January
2005 to 122 in January
2014. 5,926 interactions
were conducted with the
homeless, resulting in
509 shelter placements
in FY14.
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
Total Registration
Athletics Registration
Summer Camps Registration
79%
After-School Registration
'03
'04
'05
'06
'07
'08
'09
'10
'11
'13
'14
79% OF RESIDENTS RATED RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

AND FACILITIES AS EXCELLENT OR GOOD IN 2014.
Being a Miami Beach resident allows you to take advantage of programs and classes at a reduced rate and has led to dramatic increases in
usage year-round, a 97% increase for pool attendance since 2003, an 84% increase in senior scence club participation and a 32% increase
in teen participation since 2005.
El 79% de los residentes calific las instalaciones y los programas recreativos como excelentes o buenos en 2014. Ser residente de Miami
Beach permite aprovechar los programas y clases con descuento y ha causado un aumento drstico en el uso durante todo el ao: un 97%
de aumento en el uso de piscinas y un 81% de aumento en la inscripcin en programas atlticos desde 2003.
All Miami Beach schools

are authorized International
Baccalaureate (IB) World
Schools, 62 percent of those
eligible in 2014 received
the prestigious IB Diploma.
Todas las escuelas

de Miami Beach son
escuelas autorizadas para
impartir el Bachillerato
Internacional (International
Baccalaureate, IB); el 62%
de los estudiantes elegibles
en 2014 recibieron el
prestigioso Diploma IB.
In FY14, the city continued the nurse initiative

between North Bay Village, Town of Surfside,
Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Bal Harbour
Village and Miami Beach to secure a full-time
registered nurse, medical assistant and social
worker. Each municipality committed funds
to sustain the services in partnership with
the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
Education Foundation and The
Childrens Trust.
En el FY14, la ciudad sigui la iniciativa de
enfermera entre las poblaciones de North
Bay Village, Town of Surfside, Town of Bay
Harbor Islands, Bal Harbour Village y Miami
Beach para asegurar los servicios a tiempo
completo de una enfermera registrada, un
asistente mdico y un trabajador social.
Cada municipalidad aport fondos para
sustentar los servicios en asociacin con la
Cmara de Comercio de Miami Beach y la
entidad Childrens Trust.
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WELL-IMPROVED
INFRASTRUCTURE
Key Intended Outcomes
Ensure Reliable Stormwater Management by Implementing Select
Short And Long- Term Solutions Including Sea-Level Rise
Ensure Comprehensive Mobility Addressing All Modes throughout
the City
Build and Maintain Priority Infrastructure with Full Accountability
Enhance Pedestrian Safety Universally
Improving Miami Beachs Infrastructure through proactive programs
and monitoring is a key component of Miami Beachs plan. A priority
area for residents identified through the survey is storm drainage. In
FY14, the following projects addressed storm drainage issues:
West Avenue 10 Street Pump Station
West Avenue 14 Street Pump Station
Bay Road and 14 Pump Station modification
Sunset Harbour 20 Street Pump Station
Sunset Harbour Gibb Park Pump Station upgrades
28 Street and Prairie Pump Station
Central Bayshore South drainage upgrade
The citys capital improvement program continues as a top priority. In
the last year alone, completed projects include:
Beachwalk II Phase 1
Biscayne Point Neighborhood Improvements
6 and 53 Street Restrooms (included Ocean Rescue office
improvements at 53 Street)
1701 Meridian, Fourth Floor Building Renovations
Parkview Island Neighborhood Improvements
South Pointe Park Pier
Lake Pancoast Neighborhood Improvement
Flamingo Park Football Field
Parking Lot 13X / P13 (located on 10 Street at Washington Ave.)
Pedestrian and bicycle enhancements continue to provide alternatives
to the large portion of the community who do not use a car as their
primary mode of travel. Through the Atlantic Greenway master plan,
the city has constructed over 15 miles of bicycle facilities and has more
miles in construction.
Infraestructura mejorada
Resultados principales esperados
Garantizar un control confiable de las aguas pluviales mediante
la implementacin de soluciones a corto y largo plazo, incluido
el aumento del nivel del mar
Garantizar una movilidad integral que tome en cuenta todos los
modos de transporte por la ciudad
Construir y mantener infraestructura prioritaria con total
rendicin de cuentas
Mejorar la seguridad peatonal universalmente
Mejorar la infraestructura de Miami Beach mediante programas
proactivos y monitoreo es un componente clave del plan de Miami
Beach. Un rea prioritaria para los residentes que qued identificada a travs de la encuesta es el desage de aguas pluviales. En el
FY14, los siguientes proyectos abordaron problemas con el desage
de aguas pluviales:
Estacin de bombeo de West Avenue y 10 Street
Estacin de bombeo de West Avenue y 14 Street
Modificacin de la estacin de bombeo de Bay Road y 14
Street
Estacin de bombeo de Sunset Harbor y 20 Street
Mejoras de la estacin de bombeo de Sunset Harbor y Gibb
Park
Estacin de bombeo de 28 Street y Prairie Ave
Mejora de desage en Central Bayshore South
El programa de mejoras capitales de la ciudad sigue siendo una
mxima prioridad. Solamente el ao pasado, los proyectos culminados incluyeron:
Beachwalk II (paseo martimo), fase 1
Mejoras en el vecindario de Biscayne Point
Baos en las calles 6 y 53 (incluidas mejoras en la oficina de
rescate martimo (Ocean Rescue) en la calle 53)
Renovaciones en el cuarto piso del edificio 1701 Meridian
Mejoras en el vecindario de Parkview Island
Muelle de South Pointe Park
Mejoras en el vecindario de Lake Pancoast
Campo de ftbol de Flamingo Park
Estacionamiento 13X / P13 (ubicado en 10th Street con
Washington Ave.)
Las mejoras dirigidas a peatones y ciclistas continan brindando
alternativas a la gran porcin de la comunidad que no utiliza
automviles como medio primario de desplazamiento. Mediante el
plan maestro Atlantic Greenway, la ciudad ha construido ms de 15
millas de instalaciones para bicicletas y tiene ms millas en obras
de construccin.
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Transit operations have expanded to include two

free trolley routes, the Alton-West and North Beach
loops. Both trolley lines have free Wi-Fi on board,
and real-time next bus information through the citys
free Miami Beach eGov app. As of FY14, the total
number of trolley ridership was nearly 212,000
riders for the Alton-West loop. If we include the
transit circulator operated by Miami-Dade Transit
(i.e., South Beach Local), total ridership during FY14
was 1,434,163.
350 new multi-space pay stations were installed and
a pay-by-plate option is now available citywide.
Increased parking opportunities in residential
areas, include: 17 Street/N. Meridian Avenue; 18
Street/N. Michigan Avenue; 19 Street/Sheridan
Avenue; and 20 Street/Flamingo Drive.
Additionally, pay by phone payment options through
Parkmobile and a parking locator mobile application
through ParkMe were launched. 79,838 Parkmobile
customers in 2014 made a total of 614,004
transactions on Miami Beach.
Las operaciones de trnsito se han ampliado para
incluir dos rutas circulares de tranva gratuito,
Alton-West y North Beach. Ambas lneas de
tranva tienen Wi-Fi gratuito a bordo e informacin
en tiempo real sobre el prximo bus a travs de
la aplicacin de gobierno electrnico de Miami
Beach. Para el FY14, el volumen total del servicio
de tranva fue de casi 212,000 pasajeros en la ruta
de Alton-West. Si incluimos el servicio de circulacin
operado por Miami-Dade Transit (i.e., South Beach
Local), el volumen total de recorridos durante el FY14
fue de 1,434,163.
Se instalaron 350 nuevas estaciones de pago para
espacios mltiples y ahora est disponible en toda la
ciudad una opcin de pago basada en el nmero
de matrcula.
Las nuevas oportunidades de estacionamiento en
reas residenciales incluyen: 17 Street/N. Meridian
Avenue; 18/N. Michigan Avenue; 19/Sheridan
Avenue; y 20/Flamingo Drive.
Adicionalmente, se lanzaron las opciones de pago
por telfono a travs de Parkmobile y una aplicacin
para la bsqueda de estacionamiento a travs de
ParkMe. Parkmobile registr 79,838 clientes en
2014 que hicieron un total de 614,004 transacciones en Miami Beach.
1,434,163
TOTAL RIDERSHIP DURING FY14
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A CULTURAL, ENTERTAINMENT
TOURISM CAPITAL
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR
INNOVATION & BUSINESS
Improve Alliance with Key Business Sectors, Namely Hospitality, Arts, & International Business With A Focus On Enhanced Culture,
Entertainment, & Tourism
Maximize Miami Beach as a World Class Destination
Miami Beachs business and tourism sectors are an integral part
of the city as reflected in the vision statement. The Cultural Affairs
Division has contracted Arts for Learning/Miami to continue arts
education programs for Miami Beach youth.
Arts in the Park, a free outdoor film and performance series,
presented 42 events that were attended by more than 20,000
residents and visitors.
In FY14, the city implemented Bark Beach, the citys first dog-friendly
beach area, with 182 visitors in the first three months alone.
The city maintains its status as one of the main tourist destinations
nationally and internationally. 64% of residents surveyed strongly
agree or agree that the tourism industry in Miami Beach contributes
to the overall quality of life in the Miami Beach.
Occupancy at the Miami Beach Convention Center has remained
steady in the past few years with an average annual occupancy of
61%. In the 2014 survey, 56% of businesses claimed that the Miami
Beach Convention Center added to the success of their business.
PERCENT OF HOTEL OCCUPANCY

80%
Miami Beach
Miami-Dade County
70%
Florida
United States:
60%
50%
$250
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
AVERAGE DAILY ROOM RATE

Miami Beach
Miami-Dade County
$200
Florida
$150
United States:
$100
$50
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Una capital turstica para la cultura y el

entretenimiento centro internacional para
la innovacin y los negocios
Resultados principales esperados
Mejorar la alianza con sectores empresariales
clave, a saber: hospitalidad, artes, negocios
internacionales, con nfasis en mayor cultura,
entretenimiento y turismo
Maximizar a Miami Beach como un destino de
clase mundial
Los sectores empresariales y tursticos de Miami
Beach son parte integral de la ciudad, tal como
lo refleja el enunciado de la visin. La Divisin
de Asuntos Culturales ha contratado a Arts for
Learning/Miami para que contine con los
programas de educacin artstica dirigidos a los
jvenes de Miami Beach.
Arts in the Park, una serie de cine y espectculos al
aire libre, present 42 eventos a los que asistieron
ms de 20,000 residentes y visitantes.
En el FY14, la ciudad implement Bark Beach, la
primera rea de playa de la ciudad especial para
perros, que recibi 182 visitantes solamente en los
tres primeros meses.
La ciudad mantiene su estatus como uno de los
principales destinos tursticos en el pas y en el
extranjero. El 64% de los residentes encuestados
se mostr muy de acuerdo o de acuerdo con la
nocin de que la industria turstica en Miami Beach
contribuye con la calidad de vida general en
Miami Beach.
La ocupacin en el Centro de Convenciones de
Miami Beach ha permanecido estable en los ltimos
aos con un promedio anual de ocupacin del 61%.
En la encuesta de 2014, el 56% de las empresas
expres que el Centro de Convenciones de Miami
Beach contribua con el xito de su negocio.
of 61%. In the 2014 survey, 56% of businesses
claimed that the Miami Beach Convention Center
added to the success of their business.
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MAXIMIZING VALUE TO OUR

COMMUNITY FOR THE TAX
DOLLARS PAID
Streamline The Delivery Of Services Through All Departments
Improve Building/ Development/Related Processes From Single-Family Residences To The Large Development Projects
Strengthen Internal Controls To Achieve More Accountability
Enhance External And Internal Communication From And Within The City
Ensure That A Universal Culture Of High Quality Customer-Service Driving The Conduct Of The City Commission And All City Employees
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
Improve Citys Managerial Leadership To Reward Innovation & Performance
The 2014 survey data ratings on the value of city services for tax dollars paid increased by 25%. The adopted General Fund operating
budget is only 7% more than in FY07, in spite of a 16% growth in Consumer Price Index (CPI), 127% growth in pension costs, and many new
facilities and projects coming on line. The adopted property tax levy is approximately $25 million, less than in FY07.
AA- to an
AA+
Standard and Poors recently upgraded the Citys AA- to an AA+

credit rating, in addition to the upgrade from Moodys to Aa2 from
the prior year.
The implementation of the License Plate Recognition (LPR) system for

transient parking and visitor parking is now operational.

The Building Department has re-organized the entire process for walkthrough plan reviews, a project which began in November 2013.
Additionally, a residential permit counter has been created to provide
special assistance to homeowners.
Increased video programming has enhanced internal and external
communication with a series of new productions, including: On the
Frontline, Miami Beach Beat, The Adventures of Fido and Felix, Meet
Your Team, and Miami Beach Greenspace.
The City of Miami Beach launched its eGov App in June 2014. This
mobile application allows the public to submit concerns, view live
traffic, track the trolleys and allows for city government to prioritize
and resolve issues in the community.
The productivity of the Procurement Department continues to exceed
national benchmarks, in some cases by 300%. City of Miami
Beach has also maximized efficiency of maintenance, repair, and
operations (MRO) purchases through cooperatively solicited discount
pricing agreements. As of FY14 there have been 58,000 transactions
through the e-Marketplace, which allows for routine MRO purchases
to be made in more simplified manner.
Created and implemented Internal and External Customer Satisfaction

Survey. 95.5% of external customers were very satisfied and
satisfied with the service received when visiting a City facility. A new
customer service center was created, where customers can process
applications and payments for a myriad of customer service
related services.
To promote transparency of city operations and strengthen internal
controls, all expenditures and Commission committee referrals, and
internal audit and performance improvement reports are
posted online.
75% of residents and 89% of businesses rate the information
received from the City as very useful/somewhat useful. Total website
visitors for calendar year 2014 were 963,672 with the public
accessing 4,956,363 pages. This is a 271.7% increase and 263.6%
increase, respectively since CY2013.
Online applications available to residents or businesses include
utility bill payments, resort tax web payments, web extension credit
card transactions, resort tax web filing, lien statements, and building
requests for inspections.
As the journey to excellence continues, the City Commission and
administration remains focused on its strategic priorities, and is
committed to delivering outstanding, enhanced services to our
residents, businesses and visitors.
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800000
600000
400000
200000
0
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Website Visits to miamibeachfl.gov
2011
2012
2013
2014
Maximizar el valor para nuestra comunidad de cada dlar pagado por los contribuyentes
Agilizar la prestacin de servicios en todos los departamentos
Mejorar los procesos de edificacin, desarrollo y afines, desde las residencias unifamiliares hasta los grandes proyectos de desarrollo
Fortalecer los controles internos para lograr una mayor rendicin de cuentas
Mejorar la comunicacin interna y externa, desde y dentro de la Ciudad
Garantizar una cultura universal de servicio al cliente de alta calidad que impulse la conducta de la Comisin de la Ciudad y todos los
empleados municipales
Asegurar que las tendencias de los gastos sean sostenibles a largo plazo
Mejorar el liderazgo de la gestin municipal para recompensar la innovacin y el desempeo
Las puntuaciones de la encuesta de 2014 sobre el valor de los servicios municipales pagados con dinero de los contribuyentes aumentaron
en un 25%. El presupuesto operativo del Fondo General adoptado es apenas un 7% ms que en el FY07, a pesar de un crecimiento del
16% en el ndice de Precios al Consumidor (CPI), un crecimiento del 127% en el precio de las pensiones y muchas nuevas instalaciones y
proyectos en operacin. La recaudacin del impuesto a la propiedad es aproximadamente $25 millones, menos que en el FY07.
Standard & Poors (S&P) recientemente subi la calificacin

crediticia de la Ciudad de AA- a AA+, adems de la promocin de
Moodys a la categora Aa2 el ao anterior.
La implementacin del sistema de reconocimiento de matrcula (LPR)
para estacionamiento temporal y de visitantes ya est
en funcionamiento.

El Departamento de Edificaciones ha reorganizado todo el proceso
de revisiones de planes finales, un proyecto que comenz en
noviembre de 2013. Adicionalmente, se ha creado un contador de
permisos residenciales para proporcionar asistencia especial a
los propietarios.
Gracias a una mayor programacin en video ha mejorado
la comunicacin interna y externa con una serie de nuevas
producciones, entre las que se incluyen: On the Frontline, Miami
Beach Beat, The Adventures of Fido and Felix, Meet Your Team y
Miami Beach Greenspace.
La Ciudad de Miami Beach lanz su aplicacin de gobierno
electrnico (eGov App) en junio de 2014. Esta aplicacin mvil
permite al pblico plantear inquietudes, ver el estado del trfico
en vivo y hacer seguimiento del tranva; asimismo, le permite al
gobierno municipal establecer prioridades y resolver problemas de
la comunidad.
La productividad del Departamento de Compras sigue excediendo
los ndices de referencia nacionales, en algunos casos hasta en
un 300%. Asimismo la Ciudad de Miami Beach ha optimizado
la eficacia de las compras de mantenimiento, reparaciones y
operaciones (MRO) a travs de acuerdos de cooperacin de
precios con descuento. Hasta el FY14 se han registrado 58,000
transacciones a travs de e-Marketplace, que permite hacer
compras de MRO de rutina de manera ms simplificada.
muy satisfechos y satisfechos con el servicio recibido al visitar una

dependencia municipal. Se cre un nuevo centro de atencin al
cliente en el que los clientes pueden procesar solicitudes y pagos
de un sinfn de servicios relacionados con atencin al cliente.
Para promover la transparencia de las operaciones municipales
y fortalecer los controles internos, se publican en lnea todos los
gastos y referidos a la Comisin, as como los informes de auditora
interna y mejoramiento del desempeo.
El 75% de los residentes y el 89% de las empresas califican la
informacin recibida de la Ciudad como muy til/relativamente
til. El total de visitas al sitio web para el ao calendario 2014
fue de 963,672, en las que el pblico accedi a 4,956,363
pginas. Esto representa un aumento del 271.7% y del 263.6%,
respectivamente, con respecto al ao calendario 2013.
Las solicitudes en lnea a la disposicin de los residentes o
empresas incluyen pagos de servicios pblicos, pagos de impuestos
tursticos, transacciones con tarjeta de crdito de extensin,
tramitacin de impuesto turstico en lnea, estados de cuenta de
gravmenes y solicitudes de inspeccin de edificaciones.
En la continuacin de la travesa a la excelencia, la Comisin
y la administracin de la Ciudad siguen concentradas en sus
prioridades estratgicas y tienen el compromiso de prestar servicios
destacados y mejorados a nuestros residentes, empresas
y visitantes.
The City of Miami Beach
launched its eGov App in
June 2014.
Se crearon e implementaron encuestas de satisfaccin del cliente

internas y externas. El 95.5% de los clientes externos se mostraron
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GREEN MATTERS
WATER QUALITY
By Yanira Pineda
If we each pick up one

piece of litter a day, our
city would be litter free.
- Miami Beach resident Dave Doebler.
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Manatees, herons, spotted eagle rays, sea turtles, reef fish, corals
and sea grass also call Miami Beach home, explained resident
and avid kayaker Dave Doebler. If we each pick up one piece of
litter a day, our city would be litter free.
Although the citys waterway contractor maintains the waterways
free from trash and marine debris on a regular basis, volunteer
groups also dedicate their weekends to picking up trash and
bringing awareness to marine resources.
The citys approach is more than just keeping debris out of
the water. To ensure that water quality standards are met, the
City of Miami Beach applies a multi-facetted strategy. One
of the most important components is the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program, which
was established under the 1972 Clean Water Act to address
storm water pollution. Through this program, Miami Beach and
other municipalities across the United States are required to
minimize pollution from point sources, like storm water outfalls,
and non-point sources, like construction sites, by developing a
comprehensive storm water management program.
The citys storm water management program strives to exceed
these requirements through public education, regular storm water
system maintenance and other best management practices.
Residents and business play a huge roll in keeping our waters
clean, said Miami Beach Environmental Resources Manager
Margarita Wells. Picking up your pets waste, limiting the use
of pesticides and disposing of chemicals properly greatly reduce
potential bacteria and algal blooms.
Water quality is also continuously monitored through collaboration
with outside agencies. The Florida Department of Health and
Miami-Dade County conduct regular water sampling throughout
Miami Beach. The sampling report provides an insight on the
current bacterial conditions of the waterways and allows the city
to track water quality over time. Overall, the citys beaches and
waterways are clean and safe.
These efforts in conjunction with mindful practices from businesses,
residents and visitors allow the beautiful and healthy environment
to thrive.
Keeping it Green
The Miami Beach Mayor & City Commission presented the citys
first Community Resiliency Awards to those that demonstrate
excellence in their efforts to improve Miami Beachs environment.
Reinaldo Borges, Principal Architect
Dave Doebler, Sustainability Committee Member,
Founder Volunteercleanup.org
Cheryl Gold, Founder of Greenspace/Tree Advocacy Group
David Guthrie, AP Miami Senior High Science Teacher
Debora Leibowitz, Sustainability Committee Member,
recycling advocate
Scott Robins, CEO of Scott Robins Companies
Deborah Ruggiero, Executive Director of Teen Job Corps
Harvey Ruvin, County Clerk
Rachael Silverstein, Executive Director of Biscayne
Bay Waterkeeper
Miami Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation
Calidad del agua Al visualizar el escenario ideal de Miami

Beach, la gente de inmediato piensa en clima clido, hermosos
cielos y aguas cristalinas. Los cursos de agua proporcionan
hbitat, oportunidades para el turismo y una gran calidad de
vida. Mantener las playas y los cursos de agua en condicin
prstina es una prioridad.
COLUMN
When visualizing the ideal Miami Beach scenery, people

immediately think of warm weather, beautiful skies and crystal
clear waters. The waterways provide habitat, opportunities for
tourism and a great quality of life. Maintaining the beaches and
waterways in pristine condition is a priority.
Miami Beach tambin sirve de hogar para manates, garzas,

guilas marinas rayadas, tortugas marinas, peces de arrecife,
corales y pastos marinos, explic Dave Doebler, residente y gran
aficionado de kayak. Si cada persona recogiera un trozo de
basura por da, nuestra ciudad quedara libre de desperdicios.
Aunque el contratista encargado mantiene los cursos de agua de
la ciudad libres de basura y desechos marinos de forma regular,
hay grupos de voluntarios que tambin dedican sus fines de
semana a recoger basura y sensibilizar a la comunidad sobre los
recursos marinos.
El enfoque de la ciudad va ms all de eliminar los desechos del
agua. Para garantizar que se cumplan las normas de calidad
del agua, la Ciudad de Miami Beach aplica una estrategia
polifactica. Uno de los componentes ms importantes es el
programa de permisos del Sistema Nacional de Eliminacin de
Contaminantes (Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, o NPDES),
que se cre en el marco de una ley sobre aguas limpias de 1972
a fin de afrontar la contaminacin de aguas pluviales. A travs de
este programa, Miami Beach y otras municipalidades de Estados
Unidos tienen la obligacin de minimizar la contaminacin de
fuentes puntuales, como son los vertederos de aguas pluviales,
y de fuentes no puntuales, como son las obras de construccin,
mediante la creacin de un programa integral de control de
aguas pluviales.
El programa de control de las aguas pluviales de la ciudad
se esfuerza por exceder estos requerimientos a travs de la
educacin pblica, el mantenimiento peridico del sistema de
aguas pluviales y otras prcticas de control.
Los residentes y empresas desempean una funcin primordial
en el mantenimiento de la limpieza de nuestras aguas, expres
Margarita Wells, Gerente de Recursos Ambientales de Miami
Beach. Recoger los desechos que dejan las mascotas, limitar
el uso de pesticidas y eliminar los qumicos apropiadamente
son medidas que reducen considerablemente las bacterias y las
floraciones de algas nocivas.
La calidad del agua tambin se supervisa constantemente
mediante colaboracin con agencias externas. El Departamento
de Salud de la Florida y el Condado de Miami-Dade realizan
muestreos constantes del agua en toda el rea de Miami Beach.
El informe sobre el muestreo es un indicador de las condiciones
bacterianas actuales de los cursos de agua y le permite a la
ciudad hacer seguimiento de la calidad del agua con el paso del
tiempo. En trminos generales, las playas y cursos de agua de la
ciudad estn limpios y seguros.
Estos esfuerzos, combinados con prcticas sensatas por parte
de empresas, residentes y visitantes, permiten que prospere el
hermoso y saludable medio ambiente que tenemos.
For more information on
beach water quality, visit
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YOUR SPACE
HOMEOWNER
REHABILITATION
& FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS
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Miami Beach is also offering eligible, first-time resident

homebuyers down payment assistance to purchase their first
home. The First-Time Homebuyer program provides low and
moderate income Miami Beach residents with up to $60,000
down payment assistance.
Funds for the Homeowner Rehabilitation and First-Time
Homebuyer programs are provided to eligible homeowners
as a deferred forgivable loan that is secured by a lien and a
restrictive covenant on the property that are subsequently forgiven
after 15 years. For both programs, if the homeowner continues
to reside in his/her home for 15 years, the full amount of the
loan is forgiven. If the homeowner sells, rents, or refinances his/
her property or the property is no longer the primary residence
during the 15-year affordability period, he/she must repay the
city the full amount of the assistance that was provided.
Miami Beach utilizes State Housing Initiatives Partnership
Program (SHIP) funds for its Homeowner Rehabilitation and FirstTime Homebuyer programs. SHIP requires that funds prioritize
service to very low and low income families. According to SHIP
guidelines, at least 30 percent of the funds must be reserved for
awards to very low-income persons and at least an additional 30
percent of the funds must be reserved for awards to low-income
persons. The city will factor these guidelines in determining
program eligibility.
Programas de rehabilitacin para propietarios y
vivienda para nuevos compradores La Ciudad de Miami
Beach se complace de ofrecer un programa de Rehabilitacin
para Propietarios que permitir a los residentes de ingresos
bajos y moderados que renan los requisitos la posibilidad de
adquirir una mejor vivienda, hacer reparaciones necesarias,
instalar equipos de consumo eficiente de energa (incluidos
sistemas de calefaccin, ventilacin y aire acondicionado, o

HVAC), cambiar techos, hacer modificaciones en viviendas para
personas de la tercera edad y otras obras de mantenimiento,
mediante prstamos asequibles, de hasta $40,000
por propietario.
COLUMN
he City of Miami Beach is excited to offer a Homeowner

Rehabilitation program to enable eligible low and moderate
income residents the ability to upgrade their homes, make
needed repairs, convert to energy efficient appliances (including
HVAC), replace roofs, construct aging-in-place upgrades, and
other upkeeps by providing forgivable loans, up to $40,000
per homeowner.
Miami Beach tambin ofrece ayuda con el pago inicial para la

compra de su primera vivienda a nuevos compradores que sean
residentes y cumplan con los requisitos. El programa para nuevos
compradores ofrece a residentes de Miami Beach de ingresos
bajos o moderados hasta un mximo de $60,000 de asistencia
para el pago inicial de una vivienda.
Los fondos de los programas de rehabilitacin para
propietarios y vivienda para nuevos compradores se ofrecen
a propietarios que cumplan con los requisitos, en forma de un
prstamo condonable diferido garantizado por un embargo
preventivo y un convenio de restriccin sobre la propiedad que
subsecuentemente se condona al cabo de 15 aos. Para ambos
programas, si el propietario contina viviendo en su residencia
durante 15 aos, la suma total del prstamo es condonada. Si
el propietario vende, alquila o refinancia su propiedad o si la
propiedad deja de ser la residencia principal durante el perodo
de asequibilidad de 15 aos, deber pagarle a la ciudad la
suma total de la asistencia recibida.
Miami Beach utiliza fondos del programa de iniciativas de
asistencia para la vivienda social (State Housing Initiatives
Partnership Program, o SHIP) para sus programas de
rehabilitacin para propietarios y vivienda para nuevos
compradores. SHIP exige que la asignacin de fondos d
prioridad al servicio prestado a familias con ingresos muy bajos
o bajos. Segn la normativa de SHIP, por lo menos el 30% de
los fondos debe ser reservado para asignaciones a personas
de ingresos muy bajos y por lo menos un 30% adicional de los
fondos debe ser reservado para asignaciones a personas de
ingresos bajos. La ciudad tomar en cuenta estas normas al
momento de determinar la seleccin de beneficiarios de
los programas.
The household income limits (by household size) for fiscal year 2015 are as follows:
Income
1-Person
2-Person
3-Person
4-Person
5-Person
6-Person
7-Person
8-Person
Extremely
Low Income
$14,250
$16,250
$20,090
$24,250
$28,410
$32,570
$36,730
$40,890
Very Low
Income
$23,700
$27,100
$30,500
$33,850
$36,600
$39,300
$42,000
$44,700
Low Income
$37,950
$43,350
$48,750
$54,150
$58,500
$62,850
$67,150
$71,500
Moderate
Income
$56,880
$65,040
$73,200
$81,240
$87,840
$94,320
$101,800
$107,280
For an application or questions on housing program, contact the citys Office of Community Services at 305.673.7491.
Para solicitar estos programas o hacer preguntas relacionadas con cualquiera de ellos, comunquese con la Oficina de
Servicios Comunitarios de la ciudad (Office of Community Services) por el 305.673.7491.
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BEACH IN BLOOM
SUN, SAND, SURF AND TREES

MIAMI BEACH NAMED TREE CITY USA
By Julia Yarbough
iami Beach is known all over the world over for its beautiful
beaches, vibrant culture and nightlife. This community also
holds the distinction of being recognized as a Tree City USA
town for nine years.
As Miami Beach Urban Forester Mark Williams explains, the Tree City
USA honor officially distinguishes Miami Beach as an environmentally
friendly city in regards to installing and maintaining a healthy
population of greenery, shrubs and trees that provide an extensive
tree canopy.
Trees provide a lot of different benefits, said Williams. Some of the
more common benefits are they help clean the air, they provide habitat
for wildlife, provide much needed shade that can help with electric bills
and they also act as a natural reservoir for storm water runoff.
Williams describes the beautiful array of trees and palms in Miami
Beach as valuable assets to the community. As a tree expert, he says
residents should not miss the opportunity to visit some of the more
picturesque locations in the city.
His favorites?
A grand Buttonwood tree, considered the oldest in the city, located at
73 Street and Dickens Avenue. It is easily recognizable because of a
massive support system; its branches reach all the way to the ground to
support the weight of the tree.
Another must do, says Williams, is a drive down historic Pine Tree
Drive where hundreds of Australian Pines have been in place since the
early 1900s.
Williams says a visit to Collins Park to see the majestic Baobab Tree
should not be missed. The Baobab is not just pretty, it also carries some
lore. In some African cultures, the tree is considered the Tree of Life due
to its strength and size.
Next task for the citys urban forester? Take on the monumental job of
counting and recording all the trees in the city. Williams says a final
count of trees is a solid tool to calculate how much carbon the trees
are storing, how much storm water the trees are capable of diverting
and in turn that information can help city leaders plan for future tree
growth and maintenance. He says it all adds up to Miami Beach being
recognized as a Tree City USA for many years to come.
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Sol, arena, olas y RBOLES Miami Beach denominada

ciudad arbolada de EE.UU. Miami Beach goza de renombre
mundial por sus hermosas playas, su cultura vibrante y su vida
nocturna. Esta comunidad tambin lleva nueve aos con la distincin
de ser reconocida como una ciudad arbolada (Tree City USA).
Como lo explica Mark Williams, experto en bosques urbanos de Miami
Beach, el honor de ciudad arbolada oficialmente distingue a Miami
Beach como una ciudad respetuosa del medio ambiente en lo que
concierne a la siembra y mantenimiento de una poblacin saludable de
follaje, arbustos y rboles que proporcionan amplios arcos vegetales.
Los rboles aportan muchsimas ventajas distintas, dijo Williams.
Algunas de las ventajas ms comunes son que ayudan a limpiar el
aire, sirven de hbitat para las especies silvestres, proporcionan la
tan necesaria sombra que puede contribuir a reducir los gastos de
electricidad y tambin actan como depsito natural para
las escorrentas.
Williams describe la hermosa variedad de rboles y palmeras de
Miami Beach como activos valiosos de la comunidad. Como experto en
rboles, afirma que los residentes no deben dejar pasar la oportunidad
de visitar algunos de los sitios ms pintorescos de la ciudad.
Sus preferidos?
Un formidable mangle botoncillo (Buttonwood), considerado el ms
antiguo de la ciudad, ubicado en 73 Street y Dickens Avenue. Se
reconoce fcilmente por el enorme sistema de apoyo; sus ramas llegan
hasta el suelo para soportar el peso del rbol.
Otra visita obligada, segn Williams, es un paseo por la histrica
calle Pine Tree Drive donde cientos de pinos australianos llevan
plantados all desde principios de los aos 1900.
Williams dice que no debe faltar una visita a Collins Park para ver el
majestuoso rbol baobab. No solo es precioso, sino que acarrea una
gran tradicin. En algunas culturas africanas, es considerado el rbol
de la Vida debido a su fortaleza y su tamao.
La prxima tarea para el silvicultor de la ciudad? Emprender la
monumental labor de contar y registrar todos los rboles de la ciudad.
Williams dice que un conteo final de los rboles es una herramienta
slida para calcular cunto carbono almacenan los rboles, cunta
agua de lluvia son capaces de desviar y que a su vez esa informacin
puede ayudar a las autoridades municipales en la planificacin del
crecimiento y mantenimiento de rboles en el futuro. Agrega que todo
se combina para que Miami Beach siga siendo distinguida como una
ciudad arbolada del pas por muchos aos ms.
COLUMN
Its pretty eclectic up here in my neighborhood of North Beach. The streets are in French, the Spanish is Argentinian,
the buildings are Mid-Century modern (aka MiMo). And if you want to sightsee, just hop in a kayak. Im Laura, come see
the other side of Miami Beach in my video and explore other cool neighborhoods at ItSoMiami.com
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QUESTIONS
I heard you were doing away with visitor
scratch-off hang tags. How will residents in
residential permit only zones now be able to
secure parking for guests?
The City of Miami Beach Parking Department is transitioning from decal/
paper parking permits to a license plate enabled platform. This means that
you will no longer have to provide visitors with a paper hang tag permit
to be displayed in their vehicle. Instead, all permits will be based on the
vehicles license plate. This will allow for online purchases of visitor parking
permits from your computer or Smartphone. Your visitors parking sessions
will be valid for a 24-hour period from the moment you complete the
transaction.
Visitor permits purchased online will have no visitor scratch-off hang tags
to display. The license plate number of your visitors vehicle will now be the
parking permit identifier.
Customers that already have a residential permit and are registered can
purchase their virtual permits here: http://secure.miamibeachfl.gov/
parking/. To register or for questions, call the Customer Service Center at
305.673.7440 Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The city is working on an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system for
customers that do not have a smartphone or computer available. Those
customers can continue to use scratch tags until the IVR is deployed.
Where on Miami Beach is Styrofoam banned

from and why?
On February 11, 2015, the City Commission adopted Ordinance
No.2015-3923 prohibiting the use of expanded polystyrene (also known
as Styrofoam) at city marinas, docks, piers and boat ramps. This is an
amendment to the ordinance that has banned Styrofoam from parks,
beaches, city-owned facilities, sidewalk cafes, and special event permits.
Styrofoam has been found to be a harmful pollutant because it is not easily
recycled and also consists of non-biodegradable qualities that break up
easily in the environment. The close proximity of our public spaces to our
beaches and waterways make polystyrene a troublesome pollutant. The
City of Miami Beach encourages residents and businesses to use reusable
containers that are less impactful than Styrofoam and help reduce waste
headed for the countys landfills.
Some local Miami Beach retailers, such as Walgreens, have voluntarily
ceased selling Styrofoam coolers as a green business practice.
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Me he enterado de que van a eliminar las etiquetas colgantes

para vehculos visitantes. Qu harn ahora los residentes de
zonas residenciales con permiso solamente para asegurar
estacionamiento para sus invitados?
El Departamento de Estacionamiento de la Ciudad de Miami Beach
est cambiando el sistema de permisos de estacionamiento de papel/
etiquetas adhesivas a una plataforma de identificacin de matrcula.
Esto significa que ya usted no tendr que proporcionarles a sus visitantes
un permiso de papel para colgar en el vehculo. En cambio, ahora
todos los permisos estarn basados en el nmero de matrcula. Esto le
permitir comprar permisos de estacionamiento para visitantes en lnea
desde una computadora o un telfono celular inteligente. La sesin de
estacionamiento del visitante estar vigente por un perodo de 24 horas
que comienza a partir del momento en que se completa la transaccin.
Los permisos para visitantes comprados en lnea no tendrn una etiqueta
para colgar en el vehculo. El nmero de matrcula de su visitante ser
ahora lo que identifique el permiso de estacionamiento.
Los clientes que ya tengan un permiso residencial y estn registrados
pueden comprar los permisos virtuales aqu: http://secure.miamibeachfl.
gov/parking/. Para registrarse o hacer preguntas, llame al Centro de
Atencin al Cliente por el 305.673.7440, de lunes a viernes, de 8:30
a.m. a 6 p.m.
La ciudad est en proceso de instalar un sistema interactivo de voz (IVR)
para aquellos clientes que no tengan un telfono celular inteligente o
acceso a una computadora. Esos clientes pueden continuar usando las
etiquetas que se raspan hasta que se implemente el sistema IVR.
En qu lugares de Miami Beach est prohibida la espuma de
poliestireno y por qu?
El 11 de febrero de 2015, la Comisin de la Ciudad adopt la
Ordenanza No.2015-3923 que prohbe el uso de poliestireno
expandido (tambin conocido como styrofoam), en las marinas, muelles,
embarcaderos y rampas para botes. Se trata de una enmienda de
la ordenanza actual que ha prohibido la espuma de poliestireno en
parques, playas, instalaciones municipales, cafs al aire libre y permisos
para eventos especiales. Se ha descubierto que el poliestireno es un
contaminante daino porque no se recicla fcilmente y adems contiene
cualidades no biodegradables que no se desintegran con facilidad en
el medio ambiente. La gran proximidad de nuestros espacios pblicos a
nuestras playas y cursos de agua hacen del poliestireno un contaminante
problemtico. La Ciudad de Miami Beach recomienda a los residentes
y empresas usar envases reutilizables que sean menos dainos que el
poliestireno y contribuyan as a reducir los desechos que terminan en los
vertederos de basura del condado.
Algunas empresas minoristas locales de Miami Beach, como Walgreens,
han dejado de vender recipientes refrigeradores voluntariamente como
una prctica comercial ecolgica.
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
THE GIFT OF
SUN SAFETY
By Melissa Berthier
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In partnership with Mount Sinai Medical Center and Destination

Brands, the city is taking an active role in reversing the rising tide of
skin cancer by now offering free SPF 30 sunscreen in many public
areas. Fifty sunscreen dispensers citywide are now available at public
pools, parks, the Lummus Park walkway, and at various beach access
points from South Pointe Pier up through 85 Street.
As the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, skin
cancer impacts five million people each year and costs $8.1 billion
in treatment. Most skin cancers can be prevented with appropriate
sun protection that includes applying sunscreens with broad spectrum
protection (against both UVA and UVB rays) and with a SPF value of
30 or higher.
Beach por ms de 65 aos, afirm Steve Sonenreich, presidente

y director ejecutivo de Mount Sinai. Nos complace ofrecer estos
dispensadores de protector solar gratuito como parte de nuestro
compromiso por mejorar la salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad
y sus visitantes.
Los dispensadores de protector solar contienen locin protectora
con algas marinas MB Triple Action Sea Kelp Sunscreen, resistente
al agua y de amplio espectro SPF 30. Las algas marinas ayudan
a reponer las protenas y minerales perdidos con el sol, reafirmar
la apariencia de la piel y proteger contra el envejecimiento por
exposicin a la luz con sus propiedades protectoras naturales.
Adems de la aplicacin correcta de bloqueador solar, los hbitos
de proteccin solar incluyen ponerse a la sombra cuando los rayos
solares estn ms fuertes, usar un sombrero y anteojos con bloqueo
UVA/UVB, cubrir la mayor parte de piel posible y evitar las
cmaras bronceadoras.
As we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the City of Miami

Beach, Mount Sinai Medical Center is proud to be an institution within
Miami Beach for over 65 years, said Steve Sonenreich, Mount Sinai
President and CEO. We are pleased to offer these free sunscreen
dispensers as part of our commitment to improving the health and
well-being of our community and its visitors.
Sunscreen dispensers are filled with MB Triple Action Sea Kelp
Sunscreen lotion, a water resistant, broad spectrum SPF 30. Sea
kelp helps to replenish proteins and minerals lost in the sun, firm
the appearance of the skin and protect against photo-aging with its
natural sunscreen properties.
In addition to proper sunscreen application, sun smart habits include
seeking shade when the suns rays are strongest, wearing a hat and
UVA/UVB blocking sunglasses, covering up as much skin as possible
and avoiding tanning beds.
El regalo de la proteccin contra el sol Esta ciudad est
bendecida con siete millas de playas de hermosa arena, instalaciones
recreativas de primera categora y una amplia red de parques. Pero
no se equivoque: la Ciudad de Miami Beach reconoce la necesidad
de alcanzar un equilibrio entre la diversin al aire libre todo el ao y
los hbitos serios de proteccin contra el sol.
En asociacin con el Mount Sinai Medical Center y las marcas
Destination, la ciudad est desempeando un papel activo para
revertir la oleada de casos de cncer de piel al ofrecer ahora de
forma gratuita protector solar SPF 30 en muchos lugares pblicos.
Ahora la ciudad cuenta con cincuenta dispensadores de protector
solar en piscinas pblicas, parques, el sendero de Lummus Park y
varios puntos de acceso a la playa, desde South Pointe Pier hasta la
calle 85.
Por ser el tipo de cncer con ms casos diagnosticados en los
Estados Unidos, el cncer de piel afecta a cinco millones de personas
cada ao y cuesta $8.100 millones en tratamiento. La mayora de los
cnceres de piel pueden prevenirse con proteccin solar apropiada
que incluye la aplicacin de bloqueador solar de amplio espectro
(contra los rayos UVA y UVB) y con factor de proteccin solar (SPF)
con valor de 30 o superior.
This year, MB Sunscreen launched several new products: TanTensifier Spray, Sea Spray Sunscreen with SPF 30, MB Kids
Continuous Spray Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50, MB Kids
Sunscreen Lotion with SPF 50 and MB After-Sun Moisturizing Gel.
Este ao, el protector solar MB lanz varios productos nuevos: TanTensifier Spray (aerosol para intensificar el bronceado), Sea Spray
Sunscreen (bloqueador solar en aerosol con SPF 30), MB Kids
Continuous Spray Sunscreen Lotion (locin bloqueadora en aerosol
de efecto continuo para nios, con SPF 50), MB Kids Sunscreen
Lotion (locin bloqueadora para nios, con SPF 50) y MB
After-Sun Moisturizing Gel (gel humectante para despus del sol).
Support beach cleanup efforts and skin protection

education with the purchase of all MB sunscreen
products. Products are available at Walgreens, Bed,
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Apoye los esfuerzos de limpieza de playas y
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compra de los productos de bloqueador solar MB.
Los productos estn a la venta en Walgreens, Bed,
Bath & Beyond y por Internet en la pgina
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Al celebrar el centenario de la Ciudad de Miami Beach, Mount Sinai

Medical Center se enorgullece de ser una institucin dentro de Miami
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SENIOR SAVVY:
AVOID SCAMS
By Melissa Berthier
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FBI TIPS
Never send money or give out personal information such as credit card numbers and expiration dates, bank account numbers,
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dates of birth, or social security numbers to unfamiliar companies or unknown persons.

Provide your insurance/Medicare identification only to those who have provided you with medical services.
Always take your time making a decision. Legitimate companies will not pressure you to make a snap decision.
Dont pay for a free prize. If a caller tells you the payment is for taxes, he or she is violating federal law.
Assign a power of attorney, which gives a trusted person of your choice the power to make key financial or life decisions for
you if you become incapacitated.
enior citizens are societys fountains of

wisdom, yet they are also prime targets
for swindlers looking to make a quick
buck. Perpetrators have hastily caught on
that the elderly are far less likely to report
a fraud.
Most seniors feel incredibly ashamed once
they realize theyve been duped, explained
Miami Beach Police Detective Kathleen
Prieto. This feeling is often compounded if
they face any cognitive loss. No one wants
to admit feeling vulnerable.
According to the National Council on
Aging, one of the most prevalent senior
scams involves health care and Medicare
fraud. Embezzlers may pose as a
Medicare representative to obtain personal
information, or provide bogus services
for seniors at makeshift clinics to later bill
Medicare and pocket the money.
La mayora de los ancianos se sienten

sumamente avergonzados cuando se
percatan de que los han timado, explic
Kathleen Prieto, detective de la Polica de
Miami Beach. Ese sentimiento a veces se
agrava si padecen algn tipo de prdida
cognitiva. Nadie desea admitir que se
siente vulnerable.
Segn el Consejo Nacional sobre la Vejez,
una de las estafas de ancianos ms comunes
se relaciona con la atencin mdica y
fraudes de Medicare. Los desfalcadores
pueden hacerse pasar por representantes de
Medicare para obtener informacin personal
u ofrecer servicios falsos a los ancianos en
clnicas improvisadas para luego facturarle a
Medicare y embolsarse el dinero.
Una tctica predilecta de los estafadores

es proporcionarle a la vctima un nmero
telefnico al cual llamar de vuelta. Sin
embargo, si alguien llama alegando que es
de su banco y pide informacin verificable,
usted nunca debe proporcionar informacin
a cualquier persona por telfono.
En lugar de eso, llame a un nmero que le
resulte familiar, advierte la detective Prieto.
Por ejemplo, un nmero que aparezca en el
estado de cuenta de su banco o
su prstamo.
La imaginacin de los estafadores es
inagotable. Esquemas de inversin falsos,
medicamentos recetados falsificados, estafas
con funerarias y cementerios, productos
Another favorite approach of crooks is

telemarketing scams. When friendly and
engaging callers promise prizes, inexpensive
vacations or gifts that are too good to be
true, they are most likely. Other phony phone
cons include the desperate sounding person
pleading for money for their hospitalized
loved one or soliciting funds for
fake charities.
A favored tactic of con artists is to provide
their prey with a telephone number to call
back. However, if someone calls claiming
to be your bank and asks for verifiable
information, you should never release
information to just any phone number.
Instead, call back a number that youre
familiar with, urges Detective Prieto. For
example, one thats on your bank or
loan statement.
The imaginations of scammers are endless.
Fake investment schemes, counterfeit
prescription drugs, funeral and cemetery
scams, fraudulent anti-aging products, lottery
scams the list goes on.
If you feel that you have fallen victim to a
scam, call Miami Beach Police on the nonemergency line, 305.673.7901.
Sabidura de mayores: evite estafas
Los ancianos son la fuente de sabidura de la
sociedad y, sin embargo, son blanco fcil de
estafadores que buscan ganar dinero fcil.
Los delincuentes ya se han dado cuenta de
que las personas mayores son mucho menos
propensas a denunciar una estafa.
Otro mtodo preferido de los delincuentes

son las estafas de ventas telefnicas.
Cuando llaman personas amigables
y entusiastas que prometen premios,
vacaciones baratas o regalos que
suenan muy buenos para ser verdad, lo
ms probable es que no lo sean. Otros
engaos por telfono incluyen la llamada
desesperada de una persona que pide
dinero para un ser querido hospitalizado o
que solicita fondos para organizaciones de
caridad inexistentes.
anti-envejecimiento fraudulentos, estafas con

premios de lotera la lista es interminable.
Si cree que ha sido vctima de una estafa,
llame al Departamento de Polica de
Miami Beach al nmero que no es para
emergencias, 305.673.7901.
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RECREATION REVIEW
QU PASA
MIAMI BEACH?
By Willie Priegues
STAY TUNED
MAY 1 6:30 PM (seniors)
MAY 2 7:30 PM
Admission $5
Nautilus Middle School
4301 N. Michigan Avenue
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n May, the Miami Beach Teen Clubs CMB Players travel back
in time when wearing bell-bottoms was still cool to revive
Americas first bilingual comedy, Qu Pasa, USA?, on stage.
Qu Pasa, Miami Beach? will be the first bilingual theatrical
show for the drama club that captures the everyday comedic
challenges of three generations living under one roof struggling
to cope with a new country and new language.
Throughout the performance, teen actors will speak a
combination of Spanish and English, better known in South
Florida culture as Spanglish. Although the majority of the
cast is of Hispanic background, speaking Spanish has been a
challenge for the young actors, as they do not usually speak it
in their everyday life. Nonetheless, Qu Pasa, Miami Beach?
plays an important role in making the actors feel closer to their
Hispanic roots and their family.
PARKS & RECREATION
Soy de la segunda generacin cubana-americana y yo slo

hablo espaol cuando visito a mi abuela. Cuando le dije que
yo era parte de Qu Pasa, USA? se puso muy contenta.
Recientemente, he comenzado a ensayar las lneas con mi
abuela y ahora ella se lo sabe mejor que yo. A ella le encanta,
afirm Charlize Santos, actriz del Teen Club.
Mientras que los latinos son la minora tnica ms grande en
Miami Beach, y el elenco es tan diverso como la ciudad en
s, Qu Pasa, USA? nos ha ayudado a recordad que no
podemos olvidar de dnde venimos y lo ms importante, que
debemos tratar a todas las personas con amabilidad y respeto,
independientemente de su origen tnico.
Las entradas pueden adquirirse en el Centro de adolescente en
2100 Washington Avenue o en la puerta, el da del espectculo.
Todas las ganancias de la presentacin estarn destinadas al
programa de adolescente el Teen Club de Miami Beach.
Im a second generation Cuban-American and I only speak

Spanish when I visit my grandmother. When I told her that I was
part of Qu Pasa, Miami Beach? she became excited, said
Charlize Santos, actress. Recently, Ive started rehearsing lines
with my grandmother and now she knows the play better than I
do. She loves it.
While Hispanics are the largest ethnic group in Miami Beach,
the cast is as diverse as the city itself. Qu Pasa, Miami
Beach? reminds us to never forget where we came from and
most importantly, to treat every person with kindness and respect
regardless of ethnicity.
Tickets are available at the Miami Beach Teen Center or at the
door on the day of the show. All proceeds go towards the Miami
Beach Teen Club.
En mayo, el Club de Teatro de los adolescentes de Miami Beach
estar viajando a travs del tiempo cuando los pantalones
campana estabn todava de moda para revivir una versin
teatral de la primera comdia de Amrica, Qu Pasa, USA?.
Qu Pasa, USA? ser la primera presentacin teatral bilinge
para el club de teatro que capta los desafos de una comedia
cotidiana de tres generaciones que viven bajo el mismo techo y
que luchan para hacer frente a un nuevo pas y un nuevo idioma.
A lo largo de la presentacin, los actores adolescentes hablan
una combinacin de espaol e Ingls, mejor conocido en la
cultura del sur de la Florida como Spanglish . Aunque la
mayora del elenco es de origen hispano, hablar espaol ha
sido un reto para los jvenes actores, ya que por lo general
no lo hablan en su vida cotidiana. Sin embargo, Qu Pasa,
USA? juega un papel importante en la vida de los actores ya
que se sienten ms cerca de sus races hispanas y su familia.
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RECREATION REVIEW
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
March 19, 2015.
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CRESPI PARK RECEIVED A
PARKS & RECREATION
FACELIFT
By Tatiana Escobar
ver one thousand families are enjoying a new

playground at Crespi Park. The City of Miami
Beach, in partnership with the Irie Foundation, JetBlue
and KaBOOM! Inc. coordinated an Extreme Makeover
style project to renovate the community playground at
North Beachs Crespi Park, 7801 Crespi Boulevard.
Ms de mil familias estn disfrutando de un nuevo parque

en Crespi. La Ciudad de Miami Beach, en colaboracin
con la Fundacin Irie, JetBlue y KaBOOM! Inc. coordin
un proyecto estilo Transformacin Extrema para renovar
el parque de la comunidad en el norte de Miami Beach,
Crespi Park, 7801 Crespi Blvd.
I love the new Crespi Park, my favorite part is that my

friends and I helped design it, said Miami Beachs
after-school program participant Salma Hassen.
Me encanta el nuevo parque Crespi, mi parte favorita es

que mis amigos y yo ayudamos a disearlo, dijo Salma
Hassen, participante del programa de despus
de la escuela de Miami Beach.
Because play is central to a childs ability to grow into a

productive adult, transforming children from sedentary,
bored and solitary to physically, mentally and socially
active is a Citys initiative. The community can come and
enjoy a new place where children can have the balanced
and active play needed to help them thrive.
The project was completed under six hours with the help
of over 250 volunteers and entailed the replacement of
a 15-year old structure, along with the construction of 10
picnic tables, three ADA picnic tables, five kid-size picnic
tables, three Mendocino benches, three directional posts, two
trashcan/recycling containers, a bulletin board, shade structure and
the painting of the pavilion columns with the shapes and names of the
Miami Beach islands.
Crespi Parks playground was made possible thanks to JetBlues generous
donation and the volunteers, some traveling from as far as New York
and Washington, D.C. The atmosphere was full of energy thanks to the
entertainment provided by DJ Irie. All of the volunteers were well fed and
hydrated through donations made by Coca-Cola, Jimmy Jones, Whole
Foods, Shake Shack, Puccis Pizza, Target, Keurig and KIND Snacks.
The enthusiasm was contagious. Volunteers learned how much can
be accomplished when there is a common goal. And although it may
have seemed like a crazy day to the naked eye, KaBOOM! Inc. led all
volunteers in transforming the space to a vibrant neighborhood-gathering
place in a with detailed scheduled planned to the T.
Miami Beachs after-school program member Belen Rodriguez also
chimed in, Crespi Park looks super cool, I love playing there.
Ya que jugar es fundamental para que un nio se

convierta en un adulto productivo, transformar la vida
sedentaria, aburrida y solitaria de los nios a fsica, mental
y socialmente activa es una iniciativa de la Ciudad. La
comunidad puede disfrutar de un nuevo lugar donde los
nios pueden jugar y mantenerse activos lo que le ayudar
a prosperar.
El proyecto se complet en seis horas, con la ayuda de ms
de 250 voluntarios e incluy el reemplazo de una estructura
de 15 aos, junto a la construccin de 10 mesas de picnic, tres mesas
de picnic para necesidades especiales, cinco mesas de picnic infantiles,
tres bancos, tres letreros de direccin, dos basureros con reciclaje, un
tabln de anuncios, estructura de sombra y la pintura de las columnas del
pabelln con los nombres de las islas de Miami Beach.
El parque Crespi fue posible gracias a la generosa donacin de JetBlue
y los voluntarios, algunos que viajan desde lugares tan lejanos como
Nueva York y Washington, D.C. El ambiente estaba lleno de energa
gracias al entretenimiento musical de DJ Irie. Todos los voluntarios
estaban bien alimentados e hidratados por medio de las donaciones
realizadas por Coca-Cola, Jimmy Jones, Whole Foods, Shake Shack,
Puccis Pizza, Target, Keurig y KIND Snacks.
El entusiasmo era tan contagioso. Los voluntarios aprendieron lo mucho
que se puede lograr cuando hay un objetivo comn. Y aunque puede
haber parecido un da de locos a simple vista, KaBOOM! Inc. dirigi a
todos los voluntarios a transformar el lugar en un hermoso parque gracias
a un detallado y bien planificado programa.
La miembro del programa de despus de la escuela de Miami Beach,
Beln Rodrguez tambin dijo, El Parque Crespi se ve super lindo, me
encanta jugar all.
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RECREATION REVIEW
GET READY FOR A NEW
CAMP EXPERIENCE
in Miami Beach
By Cindy Casanova
A diferencia del programa de despus de la
escuela, los campamentos fuera de la escuela
proporcionarn a los nios la oportunidad de
explorar diferentes actividades de recreo y
social independientemente de lo acadmico.
A partir del ao escolar 2015-2016, los
campamentos fuera de la escuela sern
independientes del programa de despus
de la escuela. Esto permitir a los padres la
opcin de inscribirse en el campamento de su
eleccin, con la flexibilidad para planificar en
torno a las vacaciones y el tiempo libre.
he Miami Beach after-school program

provides a structured, supervised program
that supports academics by way of homework
assistance, academic skill building, themed
events, arts & crafts and more. Different
from the after-school program, out-of-school
camps are intended to provide children the
opportunity to explore different recreational
activities and social play outside of academics.
Beginning the 2015-2016 school year, out-ofschool camps will run independently of the
after-school program. This allows parents the
option to enroll for the camp of their choice,
while providing flexibility to plan around
vacations and leisure time.
New camps will provide children with diverse
recreational activities and other specialized
programming that differ from our traditional
after-school programs. The camps will focus on
providing social play, fitness activities, outdoor
adventures, swim instruction, etc.
Campers will be introduced to new sports,
hobbies, crafts and other interests while
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focusing on social play such as jumping rope,

completing puzzles, sack races and musical
chairs. By interacting with others in play
settings such as these, campers will learn social
rules such as give and take, cooperation and
sharing. They also learn to use reasoning and
develop their sense of value.
This change is one of the many efforts being
made by the Parks & Recreation Department
to foster a life-long love for recreation in
the youth of our community, stated Deputy
Director Elizabeth Valera, Parks & Recreation.
Los nuevos campamentos ofrecern diversas

actividades y otros programas especializados
que se diferencian de nuestro programa
de despus de la escuela tradicional.
Ofreceremos juegos sociales, actividades
fsicas, al aire libre y clases de natacin.
Introduciremos nuevos deportes, pasatiempos,
arte y otros, mintras nos enfocamos en
juegos sociales como brincar la cuerda, armar
rompecabezas, carreras de sacos, sillas con
msica, etc. Al interactuar de esta forma,
los participantes aprendern reglas sociales
como dar y recibir, cooperar e intercambiar.
Tambin aprendern a usar el razonamiento y
desarrollar su sentido de valor.
This new out-of-school camps will deliver

novel experiences and challenging activities
to keep participants engaged throughout the
program day focusing on social play and
more importantly, fun.
Este cambio es uno de los tantos esfuerzos

realizados por el Departamento de Parques
y Recreo de fomentar un amor duradero por
las actividades de recreo en los nios de
nuestra comunidad, afirm Elizabeth Valera,
Sub-Directora de Parques y Recreo.
El programa de despus de la escuela de

Miami Beach ofrece un programa estructurado
y supervisado que apoya lo acadmico
por medio de la ayuda con las tareas, el
desarrollo de habilidades acadmicas,
eventos temticos, artes, entre otras cosas.
Estos nuevos campamentos fuera de la escuela

ofrecern nuevas experiencias y actividades
desafiantes para mantener a los participantes
envueltos en el programa y centrados en el
juego social y lo ms importante, la diversin.
SPP
4 - 12
$150/$270
Baseball
Polo Park
2-8
$150/$270
Basketball
Polo Park
2-8
$150/$270
Culinary Kids
SRYC
4-6
$200/$360
Dance
NSPYC, SRYC
K-5
$150/$270
Diverse Sports
Polo Park
4-8
$150/$270
Fashionista
SRYC
5-8
$200/$360
Fine Arts
SRYC
3-8
$200/$360
Flag Football
Polo Park
2-8
$150/$270
Glee/Off Broadway
SRYC
5 - 11
$150/$270
Gymnastics
SRYC
K-8
$185/$333
Golf
Polo Park
2-8
$150/$270
Ice Skating
SRYC
1-8
$225/$405
Junior Golf & Tennis*
NSGC
1 - 11
$350
Junior Golf & Tennis*
MBGC
2 - 11
$450
Jr. Lifeguard
SRYC
3-8
$150/$270
Kayak
NIP
3-8
$250/$450
Learn to Swim
SRYC
2-9
$125/$225
Mad Scientists
NSPYC
2-5
$150/$270
M.A.R.S.
SPP, NIP
3 - 4 years
$475/$675
Mindstorm Makers
SRYC, NIP, SPP
3 - 5, 3 - 6
$235/$425
Outdoor Swimming
SRYC
2-9
$125/$225
SoBe Great Adventures
SRYC
5 - 12
$225/$405
Soccer
Polo Park
K-8
$150/$270
Tennis
Polo Park
K-8
$150/$270
Video Game Builders
SRYC, NIP
3 - 6, 2 - 6
$235/$425
Water Polo
SRYC
2-9
$125/$225
Young Builders
NIP, SRYC, SPP
K-2
$235/$425
WEEK 11
WEEK 10
WEEK 9
PARKS & RECREATION

Bait & Tackle
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GRADES
WEEK 6
WEEK 4
LOCATION
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Get a copy of the 2015 Summer Camp Guide: 305.673.7730 www.miamibeachparks.com

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SPRING/PRIMAVERA 2015

GET A GLIMPSE OF THE NEW CONVENTION CENTER

Paying Top Dollar:

take your valuable gold,

VISIT OUR FAMOUS

Surfside/Bal Harbour FL 33154

CITY MANAGERS MESSAGE

history books. The commemoration of our citys

us for the spectacular Fourth of July centennial event in North Beach.

Un agradecimiento especial a todos los residentes que vinieron a

Around de este nmero, podr refrescar nociones sobre las reglas de

circulacin para ciclistas, peatones y automviles.

spread throughout the city as part of our commitment in improving the

Cuando disfrute nuestras hermosas playas, parques y piscinas, espero

See How We Celebrated the Centennial Commission Meetings

Miami Beach Parks & Recreation Director

Cultural Corner Esquina Cultural

Debut of Premier Interior Design Show

Getting Around Movindose Alrededor

Planned Progress Progreso Planificado

Safety First Seguridad Primero

In High Gear with Bike, Pedestrian and Motorist Safety

Construction Update on Collins Ave and Alton Rd

MBPD Offers Free Self Defense Class for Women

Next Generation Prxima Generacin

College Dual Enrollment Classes in High School

All Ready Todos Listo

Assess Your Hurricane Preparedness

Cooking with Fire Cocinando con Fuego

Meet Your Team Conozca su Equipo

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Smoke Alarm Tips Hot Recipe

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FUTURE OF THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

Maintaining Water Quality

Your Space Su Espacio

Home Assistance Funds

Beach in Bloom Playa Floreciente

Since You Asked Usted Pregunto

Health & Wellness Salud y Bienestar

Senior Scene Escena para Mayores

Tree City USA Accolade

Visitor Parking Tags Styrofoam Ban

Free Sunscreen Dispensers

Recreation Review Informacin de Recreo

Rebuilding Crespi Park Teen Club Drama Summer Camps

THIS IS HOW WE CELEBRATE!

MB magazine | Spring 2015

Fourth of July Centennial Celebration

2015 Upcoming Commission Meetings

Commission meetings are

third floor, City Hall, 1700

*Regular Meeting, 8:30 a.m.

Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens Forum

MEET YOUR TEAM

Lets Go Out & Play

Pennsylvania native who

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