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OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS, Tel: 305.673.7575 PRESS RELEASE
Melissa Berthier, E-mail: melissaberthier@miamibeachfl.gov
Matt Kenny, E-mail: mattkenny@miamibeachfl.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28, 2022
Miami Beach Announces Extra Measures to Ensure a Safe March 2022
— New programming adds music and wellness activations —
Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach is implementing a comprehensive plan to maintain
resident quality of life while ensuring the safety of visitors who will be arriving this March.
“We want everyone to enjoy our beaches, restaurants and hotels as long as they can do so
safely and responsibly while taking care of our city,” explained Miami Beach City Manager Alina
T. Hudak. “In addition to enhancing security measures during peak periods, we are also
providing new music, wellness and food experiences.”
“Miami Beach Live!” will activate the Lummus Park area of South Beach and the beachfront
between 10 to 13 streets each weekend in March starting on Friday, March 4 through Sunday,
March 27. The performances cover a range of musical genres from pop to international and
symphonic Broadway. The entire month will feature daytime programming from Friday through
Sunday, movies on Friday nights, Saturday evening concerts and Tasty Sundays with prix fixe
menus at some of Miami Beach’s best-known restaurants. Visit www.MiamiBeachLive.com for
details.
In an effort to protect the public health, safety and welfare of residents and visitors, the City
Manager will implement a series of enhanced safety measures during the High Impact Period
from March 3-29 in the South Beach High Impact Zone (MXE and CD-2 districts). The area is
generally bounded by 5 Street to the south, 16 Street to the north, Pennsylvania Avenue to the
west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east along with public beach areas. The following measures
will be in effect:
• All direct or indirect consumption of alcohol will be prohibited on public beaches.
• The limitation of live or amplified music, except for city approved and permitted events.
• Coolers, inflatable devices, tents, tables and similar objects will be prohibited from public
beaches.
• Local access restrictions will be enforced on some city streets to limit traffic in order to
improve mobility for residents and anyone patronizing businesses.
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ALCOHOL HOURS
Per city ordinance, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at all alcoholic beverage
establishments located south of 16 Street shall terminate at 2 a.m. each night between March 7
- 21, 2022.
TRAFFIC PLAN
The Miami Beach Police Department will implement a traffic plan to reduce traffic around the
South of Fifth Street (“SOFI”) and Flamingo Park neighborhoods each weekend in March.
Motorists will be able to access the SOFI neighborhood via Alton Road, Washington Avenue,
Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive. The Flamingo Park neighborhood can be accessed via Alton
Road.
PARKING
A flat parking rate of $20 per vehicle will be imposed at all city parking garages in the
entertainment district (except for access card holders) from Thursday through Sunday each
weekend in March. This includes garages at 7 Street and Collins Avenue, 12 Street and
Washington Avenue, 13 Street and Collins Avenue and the Anchor Garage on 16 Street.
On-street parking will be prohibited along Collins Avenue in the South Beach entertainment
district. On-street parking between Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive and 5 and 15 streets will
only be available to residents with a Residential Zone 5 parking permit.
ILLEGAL BOAT CHARTERS & PARTY BOATS
In a continued collaborative effort with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Miami Beach Police
Department’s Marine Patrol will be vigilant in enforcing local, state and federal laws with respect
to vessel operations due to a proliferation of illegal charters.
CITY STAFFING
Staffing levels for Police, Fire Rescue and Code Compliance will be significantly enhanced
throughout the month of March. Goodwill Ambassadors will also be deployed on weekends to
provide a warm welcome and safety information to visitors.
MARKETING
With the help of a myriad of Miami Beach community leaders, including DJ Irie, Romero Britto,
Michael Schwartz, Purple, Jessica Goldman, Johanna Gomez, Queen of Flipss, Lee Schrager
and others, the city has launched a comprehensive marketing campaign titled “Take Care of
Our City” that includes various out-of-home placements, geotargeted digital and social media
advertising to educate visitors about local laws, while promoting all of the amazing things to do
in Miami Beach. For more information, visit www.OurCityMB.com.
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