LTC 078-2013 Latest News and Upcoming Events �--� MIAMIBEACH
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TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the Ci C �m,is iQn-1
FROM: Kathie G. Brooks, Interim City Manager
DATE: March 11, 2013
SUBJECT: Latest News and Upcoming Events
This Letter to Commission is provided to update you on activities at our Miami Beach Parks and
Recreation Department.
Unique Starz- On Saturday, March 9, 2013, the City of Miami Beach Hip Hop Team "Unique Starz"
(consisting of 10 teenage dancers)came in first place in their division and won the best all-around in
all divisions for their outstanding performance in the Florida Cheer and dance competition held at St.
Thomas University. Hats off go to the Miami Beach Unique Starz Hip Hop team.
COMING UP...
Youth Duathlon&Fitness Challenge-On Saturday, March 23, 2013,the City of Miami Beach Parks
and Recreation is once again challenging runners & swimmers ages 17 and under to compete in the
Youth Duathlon and Fitness Challenge. The event will start at the Flamingo Park track (12 St. &
Michigan Avenue)at 8:30 a.m.The course is comprised of a one-mile track run,followed by a 300-yard
pool swim and finishes with a half-mile track run.
Surf Camp-From March-24-29, 2013(Spring Break),the City of Miami Beach Parks&Recreation and
the University of Miami-Nbva Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities(UM—
NSU CARD)will be hosting its long awaited 6th Annual Spring Break Surf Camp for children with autism
spectrum disorders.This free, unique and exciting camp will open its doors to 12 campers, ranging from
8-12 years of age with autism spectrum disorder.The participants werachosen after being screened by
UM-NSU CARD and City of Miami Beach Parks & Recreation. The unique curriculum focuses on
swimming skills, basic oceanography, meteorology, open water surfing and most importantly the
children's abilities. The first day of camp is a meet and greet, at Normandy Isle Pool, 7030 Trouville
Esplanade, where campers get to meet the staff and go through the schedule. The educational
component of the camp will be held out of South Pointe Park, 1 Washington Avenue, and the actual
surfing component will be held at the beach adjacent to the park.
Spring Eggstravaganza-On Saturday, March 30,2013,the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation
will kick off the spring season with a day filled with food, fun, music, rides and of course...eggs. The
Spring Eggstravaganza will take place at the North Shore Park lawn located at(50172 nd Street)from 10
a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Children 10 years and younger are invited to participate in the annual egg hunt that
will take place at 11 a.m. In addition, there will be a fire truck demonstration by the Fire Department.
We warmly encourage and welcome your visit at any of these events, and experience first-hand the
many events your Parks & Recreation has planned for our Miami Beach residents.
Shoulf you have additional questions, please contact Kevin Smith at(305)673-7730.
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c: Ma , Interim Assistant City Manager
Kevin Smith, Parks & Recreation Director
Julio Magrisso, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director