LTC 317-2012 Magic City Final Episode u t
BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # LETTER TO COMMISSION
317 -2012 N
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manage
DATE: December 7, 2012
SUBJECT: "Magic City" Final Episode of Season 2 Filming
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform you about filming of the final
episode of Season 2 of Miami Beach -set television series "Magic City." This includes
the last two days of production in the 4800 block of Pine Tree Drive, as well as a
climactic gunfight and staged car explosion behind Temple Emanu -El.
Filming will take place at both 4821 and 4839 Pine Tree Drive on Tuesday, December
11 and Wednesday, December 12, from 5:00 am to 1:00 am. The production has
worked to achieve approvals of the area residents and communicates with them before
each use to advise residents of the potential challenges to traffic and parking. The
production has also worked with the Parking Department to maintain access for
residents at the nearby 47 Street metered parking lot. Recently, the City received a
letter from Mr. Lewis Levey, who wished to rescind the consent he previously issued for
use of the residence abutting his home for the production. However, the production
subsequently met with Mr. Levey and addressed his concerns, which resulted in his
consent to the use of his neighbor's home.
On Thursday, December 13 from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am, the production will film a climactic
gunfight and car explosion in the alleyway behind Temple Emanu-El. The production is
currently obtaining the necessary approvals from all nearby residents and businesses.
The Fire Department will provide an engine to ensure public safety.
This is the final episode of the second season of "Magic City," Starz's series about the
challenges of owning of the most successful hotel in Miami Beach (and the world) in
1959 as seen through the eyes of the owner and his family. The production is thrilled to
return to our area and have invited you to visit the production stages on Friday,
December 14, 2013 at a time to be determined. The studio is located at the Bertram
Yacht Facility by the airport, wherein they have built a replica of many parts of the host
hotel.
KGB /MAS
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