Leave Your Mark on Miami Beach 2
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OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Tonya Daniels, E-mail: tonyadaniels@miamibeachfl.gov
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 30, 2017
Leave Your Mark on Miami Beach
— With the City’s Recently Established Adopt-A-Bench Program —
Miami Beach, FL – Celebrate a wedding anniversary or honor a loved one in a memorable way
with the City of Miami Beach’s Adopt-A-Bench Program. The recently launched initiative
provides individuals and entities the ability to commemorate family, friends or special events by
adopting a bench in a city park – giving longevity to life’s monumental moments.
Choosing amongst the 38 parks located throughout the tropical metropolis, donors have the
option to adopt an existing park bench or propose the addition of a new bench in accordance
with the park’s aesthetic. Park, bench and plaque options (design, color, material, inscription,
etc.) will be provided by Miami Beach Parks and Recreation for the donor’s choosing. The
personalized plaque will remain on the bench for a minimum of 10 years.
“Not only is our bench program a wonderful way to memorialize a loved one, but the money
generated will pay for park enhancements,” said Miami Beach Commissioner Kristen Rosen
Gonzalez. “I look forward to walking around the many parks on this urban-island and seeing a
special someone’s name or event inscribed on the benches. It will certainly make for a good
read, and I have no doubt that it will be as successful and internationally-renowned as Central
Park’s program in New York City.”
Proceeds from the program will fund park beautification efforts, including playgrounds, athletic
field and court renovations, the addition of new drinking fountains and parks in the near future.
For more information on the Adopt-A-Bench Program, donors can visit
www.adoptabenchmiamibeach.com or contact the Miami Beach Parks and Recreation at
305.673.7730, extension 6579. All donations are tax-deductible.
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