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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2019
The Beat Goes on at Indoor Miami Beach Establishments
—City Creates Ambient Entertainment Permit Program for Eligible Establishments —
Miami Beach, FL – Today, the Mayor and City Commission approved an Ambient
Entertainment Permit Program to provide an avenue for Miami Beach restaurants north
of 40 Street and within the Collins Park area to conduct live or recorded performances at
an ambient volume level — without creating a vested right to conduct entertainment. Per
the ordinance, these indoor performances must be at volume level that does not
interfere with normal conversation and locations must ensure that windows and doors
remain closed while ambient performances are taking place.
“At the request of both residents and area businesses, we introduced this initiative to
create equity between recorded ambient music played on stereos at restaurants —
something that is already allowed — and ambient music to be played in person by
musicians,” said Commissioner John Elizabeth Alemán. “I can now look forward to our
local establishments bringing live entertainment for their patrons to enjoy.”
The ordinance includes stringent operating rules, the ability to revoke a permit if rules
are violated, a limited number of permits and penalties. Additionally, it will not be
applicable in districts that prohibit entertainment.
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