MB Magazine Vol 11 Issue 1, Fall 2015

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THIS
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PUBLICATION
FALL/OTOO 2015
ROAD RAISE TAKES OVER NEIGHBORHOODS

La elevacin de calles apodera de los vecindarios
DONT BLOW IT: CANDLE SENSE ADVICE
Consejos sobre velas
TRIMMING THE TRASH TRAIL
Recortando el rastro de basura
ELECTION GUIDE INSIDE
Gua de elecciones dentro
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MB magazine | Fall 2015
MAYOR
Philip Levine
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Current Term 20132015
First elected 2013
Profession Entrepreneur
COMMISSIONER
Micky Steinberg
COMMISSIONER
Michael Grieco
COMMISSIONER
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CITY MANAGERS MESSAGE

CARTA DEL ADMINISTRADOR
I am proud to share that while Miami Beach
property values have seen a 13.2 percent
increase, the city has managed to provide a tax
relief to residents by decreasing property taxes.
Jimmy L. Morales
Our strong financial health remains intact with

a balanced budget that includes $1.2 million in
Me enorgullece compartir con ustedes el hecho de que aunque el valor

de las propiedades en Miami Beach ha tenido un aumento del 13.2%,
la ciudad ha logrado ofrecer una reduccin fiscal a los residentes
al rebajar los impuestos a la propiedad. Nuestra solidez financiera
sigue intacta gracias a un presupuesto equilibrado que incluye $1.2
millones en eficiencias y varias mejoras de prioridades estratgicas en
seguridad pblica, transporte e infraestructura para aguas pluviales.
En nuestra batalla contra las mareas altas, seguimos con la instalacin
efficiencies and various enhancements that address strategic priorities
acelerada de bombas para las aguas pluviales en toda la ciudad.
in public safety, transportation and storm water infrastructure.
Hasta la fecha tenemos en operacin 25 de estos sistemas. Y gracias
In our fight against the rising tides, we continue the aggressive

installation of storm water pumps citywide. To date, 25 of these
systems are now operational. And thanks to artful engineering, they
a la ingeniosa ingeniera, tenemos un resultado de notable mejora

en nuestras preciadas aguas. Los invito a leer ms sobre las ventajas
ambientales de nuestras bombas en la pgina 16.
are providing a much cleaner bill of health for our prized waters. I
La ciudad est en la etapa final para culminar el plan maestro de
encourage you to read more about our pumps added environmental
transporte, el cual abarca mejorar la conectividad mediante opciones
perk on page 16.
de trnsito masivo y aumentar el volumen de peatones y ciclistas.
The city is at the tail-end of finalizing the transportation master plan,

which includes improving connectivity with mass transit options
and cultivating the pedestrian and bicycle experience. A first-rate
transportation network is paramount for the prosperity of Miami Beach
Una red de transporte de calidad superior es fundamental para la

prosperidad de Miami Beach, y la ciudad est cobrando mpetu en
varias iniciativas de movilidad. Nuestra columna Getting Around en la
pgina 44 ofrece detalles adicionales.
and the city is gaining momentum on several mobility initiatives. Our
Se acerca la temporada de elecciones y hemos incluido una gua para
Getting Around column on page 44 provides additional details.
el elector que explica las dos preguntas de la boleta de votacin y sus
Election season is around the corner and we have included a

voters guide inside that outlines the two ballot questions and their
corresponding explanations that will appear on the November 3 ballot.
correspondientes explicaciones que aparecern en la boleta del 3 de

noviembre. El voto es la piedra angular de la democracia y espero que
tomen el tiempo para expresar su opinin.
Voting is the cornerstone of a democracy, and I hope you will take the
En la columna Meet Your Team de este nmero, encontrarn un breve
time to voice your opinion.
resumen acerca de la mujer que lidera el proyecto de alto perfil de
In this issues Meet Your Team, you will get a glimpse of the woman
who is leading the citys high-profile, $592 million Miami Beach
Convention Center renovation and expansion. The project is on target,
and I invite each of you to the public preview of this state-of-the-art
building on October 22.
Together, lets continue to make Miami Beach an even better place to
live, work, learn and play.
renovacin y ampliacin del Centro de Convenciones de Miami

Beach con un valor de $592 millones. El proyecto marcha segn
lo programado y estn todos invitados a una exhibicin preliminar,
abierta al pblico, de esta edificacin de vanguardia el 22 de octubre.
Juntos continuemos haciendo de Miami Beach un lugar an mejor para
vivir, trabajar, divertirse y aprender.
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Round Up Resumen
Safe Haven One Book, One City Veterans Day Parade

Refugio seguro Un libro, una ciudad Desfile del dia de los veteranos
Convention Center Project Director Maria Hernandez

Directora del proyecto de centro de convenciones Maria Hernandez
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Cultural Corner Esquina cultural
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Nannette Rodriguez
Meet Your Team Conozca a su equipo
SPECIAL PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR

Marcia Monserrat
EDITOR
Melissa Berthier
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Dean Chambers
New Exhibits at Wolfsonian-FIU

Nuevas exposiciones en el Wolfsonian-FIU
RECREATION REVIEW
Jackie Gonzalez
20 Green Matters Conciencia verde

Recycling Dos & Donts

Normas de reciclaje
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Cooking with Fire Cocinando con fuego
Candle with Care Shepherds Pie

Use velas con cuidado Shepherds Pie
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Shari Holbert Lipner
Yanira Pineda
Leslie D. Rosenfeld
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Dean Chambers
Jackie Gonzalez
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Planned Progress Progreso planificado

Sunset Harbour Takes the High Ground
Sunset Harbour eleva sus calles
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FALL/OTOO 2015
VOL. 11 | ISSUE NO. 1
KEEPING IT
CLEAN
THE SCIENCE OF BEACH

RENOURISHMENT
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By Melissa Berthier
COLUMNS
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Your Space Su espacio

Election Guide
Gua electoral
46 Getting Around Movindose

Transportation Updates
Actualizaciones de transporte
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Beach in Bloom Playa floreciente
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Since You Asked Usted pregunt
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Health & Wellness Salud y bienestar
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Senior Scene Escena para mayores
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Recreation Review Informacin de recreo
Living Roofs
Techos vivos
Tree Permits Ocean Rescue Hotline

Permisos de rboles Lnea directa al departamento de socorristas
Para-Rowers Go for Gold

Para-remeros van por el oro
Medicare & Medicaid Open Enrollment

Inscripcin abierta para Medicare y Medicaid
Move to the Beat with Parks & Recreation

Muvete al ritmo con Parques y Recreo
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THE ROUND UP
Using the Internet to Buy or

Sell Items?
Usas el Internet para

comprar o vender artculos?
El Departamento de Polica de Miami Beach
ha designado la sede de la polica en
1100 Washington Avenue como punto de
reunin para llevar a cabo intercambios de
transaccin que vienen en lnea. La sede
opera 24/7 y proporciona un lugar seguro
para realizar transacciones de venta
de Internet.
A Salute on Veterans Day
Parade, Show & Picnic

Wednesday, November 11, 11:11AM
Washington Avenue from 17 to 11 streets into
Flamingo Park baseball stadium.
Un Saludo para el Da del Veterano
Desfile, Show y Picnic
Mircoles, 11 de Noviembre, 11:11AM
Washington Avenue desde la calle 17 a la 11 en
el estadio de baseball Flamingo Park
ONE
BOOK
CITY
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The Miami Beach Police Department

is committed to keeping residents and
visitors safe by proving a SAFE HAVEN for
exchanges from online transations. Set the
meeting point for your transaction to take
place at the Miami Beach police station
lobby located at 1100 Washington Avenue,
open 24/7.
Continue the Miami Beach

Centennial Festivities
Join in on the citys first community book read with How Sweet It Is!
by Thane Rosenbaum a novel that celebrates Miami Beachs vibrant
history and local talent.
Contine las festividades del Centenario de Miami Beach
participando en las reuniones comunitarias para la primera lectura del
libro How Sweet It Is! escrito por Thane Rosenbaum una novela
que celebra el talento local y la vibrante historia de Miami Beach.
4: Kick-off at the Jewish Museum of Florida - FIU | 6PM - 8:30PM

7: Read-a-thon, Miami Beach Regional Library Auditorium | 2PM - 4PM
15: Author book discussion, Betsy Hotel | 7:30PM - 8:30PM
17: Author book discussion, Miami Beach Regional Library Auditorium | 6:30PM - 7:30PM
18: Book discussion, South Shore Library | 5:30PM - 7:30PM
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Residents with Perks
Miami Beach residents will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to select 2016
SOBEWFF events at a 15 percent discounted rate October 5 18, 2015. Residents
must call 1.877.762.3933 during business hours, Monday through Friday, for the
duration of the promotion and have a credit card with a billing zip code in Miami
Beach. For participating events and more details, visit the citys Residents with Perks
page on the resident portal.
Residentes con Beneficios
Los residentes de Miami Beach tendrn la oportunidad de comprar boletos para
algunos eventos del SOBEWFF a un descuento del 15 por ciento en el periodo
Octubre 5-18, 2015. Los residentes deben llamar al 1.877.762.3933 durante
horas de oficina de lunes a viernes mientras dure la promocin, y tener una tarjeta
de crdito con el cdigo postal de facturacin que corresponda a Miami Beach.
Para participar en los eventos y para mayor detalle, visite la pagina de la ciudad
Residents with Perks.
2015 Upcoming Commission Meetings

Reuniones de la comisin
OCTOBER 14*
OCTOBER 21**
NOVEMBER 9*
NOVEMBER 23**
DECEMBER 9*
DECEMBER 16**
OCTOBER 28***
*Regular Meeting, 8:30 a.m. **Presentations & Awards Meeting, 5 p.m.

***Special Convention Center Meeting, 5 p.m.
Live telecasts of the Commission meetings are closed captioned in English (CC) and Spanish (CC3).
Commission meetings are generally held monthly on Wednesdays at 8:30

a.m. in the Commission Chambers, third floor, City Hall, 1700 Convention
Center Drive, unless otherwise scheduled.
Dr. Stanley Sutnick Citizens Forum

Los Foros de los Ciudadanos
8:30 a.m. 9 a.m.
1 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Meetings Live and Replays
Reuniones en Vivo y Repeticiones
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Channels 77, 90 or 107.3
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MEET YOUR TEAM
Ground Breaker
Shattering Constructions Glass Ceiling
f you live, work or attend

business conventions on Miami
Beach, hers is a name and
face with which you will likely
become extremely familiar.
Maria Hernandez grew up in
Miami, but recalls spending a
great deal of time with family
and friends visiting Miami
Maria Hernandez
Beach as a child. Her interest in
Project Director
architecture led to a degree from
Convention Center District
the University of Miami, which
evolved into a graduate degree
from New Yorks Columbia University and overseas studies
in Europe. Yet, it was her love of all things South Florida
that brought this home-grown talent back to our shores.
Hernandez is about to leave an indelible mark on Miami
Beach as she serves as project director for the new Miami
Beach Convention Center.*
Proudest Moment
I think its yet to come. My proudest career moment may very
well be the day I deliver the new Miami Beach Convention
Center to the city. Its the largest public capital project in the
history of the city; it is something very high profile, not just
here, but throughout the country. Its a convention center
everyone is looking at. It will be the highlight of my career
and we have a great team in place that will help me make
it happen.
Female Leadership
I am the project director of the 52- acre convention center
district overseeing all projects within the district and reporting
directly to the city manager. The fact that women can be in
positions of leadership in construction management to bring
an important project such as this to Miami Beach also speaks
to the citys diversity and the opportunities granted to women.
When I started at the citys Office of Capital Improvement
Projects department, it was wonderfully eye-opening to see so
many women managing construction projects for the city.
Miami Beach Favorite
I love the restaurants. The beach drew me in as a child and
now that Ive gotten older, I love to dine here especially
at Ice Box. Theyre dear to my heart because Robert [owner]
made my wedding cake when I got married. At the time
he was just starting with the restaurant and it was mostly a
bakery that would serve coffee and pastries and make great
cakes. Today its the go to place for lunch and Sunday brunch
in Sunset Harbor. Its a success story and thats just part of
whats been great about Miami Beach.
Si usted vive, trabaja o asiste a conferencias comerciales

en Miami Beach, el nombre y el rostro de ella se le harn
sumamente familiares. Maria Hernandez se cri en Miami,
pero recuerda que en su niez pasaba mucho de su tiempo
con parientes y amigos de visita en Miami Beach. Su inters
en la arquitectura la llev a cursar estudios en ese campo
en la Universidad de Miami, que luego ampli con un
postgrado en Columbia University en Nueva York y estudios
avanzados en Europa. No obstante, fue su pasin por todo
lo relacionado con el sur de Florida lo que trajo a este talento
local de vuelta a nuestras costas. Hernandez est a punto
de dejar una marca imborrable en Miami Beach ya que se
desempea como directora de proyecto para el nuevo Centro
de Convenciones de Miami Beach.*
Momento de enorme orgullo
Creo que todava no ha llegado. El momento de mayor
orgullo de mi carrera profesional tal vez sea el da que
culmine el nuevo Centro de Convenciones de Miami Beach
y se lo entregue a la ciudad. Es el proyecto de inversin de
capital publica ms grande de la historia de la ciudad; es
algo de extrema proyeccin, no solamente aqu, sino en
todo el pas. Es un centro de convenciones en el que todos
posan la mirada. Ser el punto ms destacado de mi carrera
y contamos con un equipo maravilloso que me ayudar a
convertirlo en realidad.
Liderazgo femenino
Soy la directora de proyectos del distrito del centro de
convenciones con un rea de 52 acres que supervisa todos
los proyectos dentro del distrito, reportndole directamente
al administrador de la ciudad. El hecho de que las mujeres
puedan ocupar cargos de liderazgo en gerencia de la
construccin para lograr este importante proyecto en Miami
Beach tambin es indicio de la diversidad que ofrece la
ciudad y de las oportunidades que se les otorgan a las
mujeres. Cuando me inici en el departamento de mejoras
de inversiones de capital, fue realmente revelador encontrar
tantas mujeres involucradas en el rea de gerencia de la
construccin de la ciudad.
Favorito de Miami Beach
Me encantan los restaurantes. La playa me atraa cuando era
nia y ahora que soy adulta, me encanta salir a comer aqu,
sobre todo en Ice Box. Son muy especiales para m porque
Robert [el dueo] hizo mi pastel de bodas cuando me cas.
En aquel entonces l estaba empezando con su restaurante,
que era bsicamente una pastelera que serva caf y
repostera y haca pasteles maravillosos. Hoy en da es el
lugar perfecto en Sunset Harbor para almorzar y para brunch
los domingos. Es una historia de xito y es apenas una parte
de lo que ha sido fenomenal de Miami Beach.
* The Miami Beach Convention Center will be undergoing a $500 million renovation and expansion that will include a
new state-of-the-art, 60,000 square foot ballroom, a 5.8-acre public park surrounded by canopy trees, a flexible lawn
area, food pavilion, a public plaza to honor U.S. veterans, and much more. For details, visit www.mbccfuture.com.
* El Centro de Convenciones de Miami Beach tendr una renovacin y ampliacin por un valor estimado de $500
millones que incluir un saln de banquetes de vanguardia de 60,000 pies cuadrados, un parque pblico con un rea
de 5.8 acres rodeado de rboles de copa, espacios verdes multiuso, un pabelln de comidas y una plaza pblica para
honrar a los veteranos estadounidenses y mucho ms. Para conocer ms detalles, visite www.mbccfuture.com.
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Photos Courtesy of The WolfsonianFlorida International University, Miami Beach, FL.
CULTURAL CORNER
A LEADER IN THE PACK

By Melissa Berthier
llustrating the persuasive power of art and design through

objects in a variety of media, The Wolfsonian-FIU boasts a
collection of over 180,000 articles from the period of 1885 to
1945 the height of the Industrial Revolution to the end of the
Second World War.
This museum, library and research center, nestled in the heart
of Miami Beachs Art Deco District, conveys the story of social,
historical and technological changes that have transformed
our world. Their collection encompasses furniture; industrialdesign objects; works in glass, ceramics and metal; rare books;
periodicals; ephemera; works on paper; paintings; textiles;
and medals.
The Wolfsonian-FIU hopes to expand the museum physically and
digitally, making most of its permanent collection available online
under the leadership of Timothy Rodgers, the museums
new director.
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Rodgers relationship with The WolfsonianFIU dates back

to 1989 when The Wolfsonians Journal of Decorative and
Propaganda Arts published his first scholarly article. Prior to
coming to Miami Beach, Rodgers served as the director of the
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) for six years.
It was there that his reputation for creating synergies between art
and education was solidified.
It is my hope for the Wolfsonian to deliver programs connecting
the museums collection with a community of supporters, students,
scholars and researchers from around the world, said Rodgers.
We will aim to be at the forefront of all conversations about
the future of museums, visual studies, modernist scholarship and
audience engagement.
This fall, the museum will debut two major exhibitions,
Philodendron: From Pan-Latin Exotic to American Modern and
Margin of Error.
We are excited to present this exhibition in Miami Beach, a

gateway to Latin America where these plants originate, said
Wolfsonian curator Christian Larsen. Philodendrons now grow in
the U.S. like weeds and decorate every home. They are so common
that they go unnoticed. By focusing our attention on the way they
have inspired artists and designers, we tell a story of Pan-American
exchange and American notions, including stereotypes of
the tropics.
The Margin of Error exhibition is slated to open November, and
it will explore cultural responses to mechanical mastery and
engineered catastrophes of the modern age: the shipwrecks,
crashes, explosions, collapses and novel types of workplace injury
that interrupt the path of progress.
I want to ensure that more people recognize the fact that The
WolfsonianFIU is a world-class museum, one that intelligently and
creatively engages with a vast array of cultural artifacts to help all
of us understand our history, our present and our future,
added Rodgers.
Miami Beach, Rodgers se desempe como director del Scottsdale

Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA) durante seis aos. Fue all
que se consolid su reputacin como creador de sinergias entre el
arte y la educacin.
Tengo la esperanza de que el Wolfsonian ofrecer programas que
vinculen la coleccin del museo con una comunidad de defensores,
estudiantes, acadmicos e investigadores de todo el mundo,
expres Rodgers. Nos empearemos en estar a la vanguardia de
todas las conversaciones sobre el futuro de los museos, estudios
visuales, el conocimiento acadmico modernista y la participacin
del pblico.
Este otoo, el museo inaugurar dos exhibiciones mayores, como
son: Philodendron: From Pan-Latin Exotic to American Modern
(Filodendro: De lo extico pan-latino a lo moderno estadounidense)
y Margin of Error (Margen de error).
Philodendron: From Pan-Latin Exotic to American Modern se
inaugura el 16 de octubre y muestra objetos rara vez vistos
provenientes de todo el mundo, muchos de ellos en exhibicin
por primera vez. La exhibicin celebrar la influencia intercultural
generalizada de la vida de las plantas latinoamericanas en Estados
Unidos y Europa en los campos de la moda, arte, cine, arquitectura
y diseo.
Nos emociona presentar esta exhibicin en Miami
Beach, un portal de entrada a Latinoamrica
donde se originan estas plantas, afirm Christian
Larsen, curador del Wolfsonian. Los filodendros
ahora crecen en EE.UU. como hierba y se usan
para decorar los hogares. Son tan comunes que
pasan inadvertidos. Pero al fijar nuestra atencin
en la manera en que han inspirado a artistas y
diseadores, contamos una historia de intercambio
panamericano y nociones estadounidenses, incluidos
estereotipos de los trpicos.
La exhibicin Margin of Error est programada para
noviembre y explorar las respuestas culturales a la
maestra mecnica y las catstrofes ingeniadas de la
Lder en su grupo Ilustrando el poder persuasivo

del arte y el diseo a travs de objetos en una
variedad de medios, el museo Wolfsonian-FIU se
jacta de poseer una coleccin de ms de 180,000
artculos del perodo entre 1885 y 1945, el
pinculo de la Revolution Industrial hasta el final de
la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Este museo, biblioteca y centro de investigacin,
anidado en el corazn del Art Deco District de
Miami Beach, expresa la historia de los cambios
sociales, histricos y tecnolgicos que han
transformado el mundo en que vivimos. Su coleccin
abarca mobiliario; objetos de diseo industrial;
obras en vidrio, cermica y metal; libros raros;
publicaciones peridicas; efemrides; obras en papel; pinturas;
textiles; y medallas.
El Wolfsonian-FIU espera ampliar el museo en el mbito fsico y
digital, poniendo la mayor parte de su coleccin permanente a la
disposicin en lnea bajo el liderazgo de Timothy Rodgers, nuevo
director del museo.
La relacin de Rodgers con el WolfsonianFIU se remonta a 1989
cuando el museo public su primer artculo acadmico en su revista
Journal of Decorative and Propaganda Arts. Antes de venirse a
era moderna: naufragios, choques, explosiones, derrumbes y tipos

novedosos de lesiones en el lugar de trabajo que interrumpen el
camino del progreso.
Quiero asegurarme de que mientras ms reconocido sea el hecho
de que el WolfsonianFIU es un museo de clase mundial, uno que
se involucra de manera inteligente y creativa con una vasta gama
de artefactos culturales para ayudarnos a todos a entender nuestra
historia, nuestro presente y nuestro futuro, agreg Rodgers.
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Philodendron: From Pan-Latin Exotic to American Modern opens

October 16 and features rarely seen objects from around the
world, many on public display for the first time. The exhibition will
celebrate the, cross-cultural influence of Latin American plant life on
U.S. and European fashion, art, cinema, architecture and design.
Presented by Citi
Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Miami Beach SoundScape (500 17 Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

(2012)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
CAST AWAY (2000)
BACK TO THE FUTURE

PART II (1989)
THE PHANTOM OF THE

OPERA (2004)
FURIOUS SEVEN (2015)
Text
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to 91011
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

(2002)
AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

(2015)
CHARLIE AND THE

CHOCOLATE FACTORY
(2005)
ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH

VIDEO ART
WOMAN IN GOLD (2015)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6
JURASSIC WORLD (2015)
MINIONS (2015)
THE SIMPSONS MOVIE

(2007)
THE HOBBIT: BATTLE OF THE

FIVE ARMIES (2014)
Citi will be
providing weekly
pre-movie
entertainment
such as popcorn,
photo booths,
and musical
entertainment.
Schedule is subject to change.

Film listings for February through
May 2016 are posted on mbculture.com.
La programacin est sujeta a cambios.
La programacin correspondiente al
perodo febrero-mayo de 2016 se
encuentra en mbculture.com.
THE QUEEN (2006)
THE BOY FRIEND (1971)
FANTASTIC FOUR (2015)
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THANK YOU, MIAMI BEACH

At Baptist Health South Florida, we feel truly humbled and grateful
for the outpouring of support from the Miami Beach community.
The approval to develop our new healthcare facility at 709 Alton Road
comes after months of insightful conversations with neighbors, businesses
and civic leaders a comprehensive process that truly improved our
project. We look forward to bringing high-quality and convenient healthcare
choices to the residents and visitors of this vibrant community when we
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KEEPING IT
CLEAN
By Melissa Berthier
rushed plastic bottles, perforated Styrofoam, chip

bags, liquor bottles and a red flip-flop. These
are just some of the hundreds of remnants that
have washed up inside of one of the storm water pump
stations on 10 Street and West Avenue.
It is a quiet morning, and while tourists and denizens
of this tropical city able towards their destinations,
municipal workers have been busy underfoot, piecing
together a robust system of pumps to keep streets dry.
These new structures also deliver an understated
environmental perk: cleaner water into the bay.
For the past 80 years, the City of Miami Beach had
relied on an antiquated storm water gravity system that
did a subpar job of blocking entering debris into the
on a quarterly or more basis by utilizing a multi-level

cleaning process.
Dishearteningly, the majority of refuse being cleaned
up is not naturally occurring. It is generated by you
guessed it people.
Residents, visitors and businesses are all contributors to
the pervasive problem of litter, noted Lily Furst, long-time
member of the citys Sustainability Committee. Each
of us can do our part by minding our manners and not
being part of the problem. This is our home.
In the 2014 community satisfaction survey, cleanliness is
cited by residents and businesses as the most important
city service to retain.
FOUR STEP PUMP CLEANING PROCESS

1. Catches large debris.
2. Filters sand and particles.
3. Removes remaining floating material.
4. Introduces oxygen into the water.
Inside the 10 Street and West Avenue pump station.
ecosystem. Basically, anything caught in a storm drain
trickled into Biscayne Bay or clogged the system.
Todays new pump stations provide more ecological
sophistication. Sifting the water entering the pump, they
remove harmful pollutants before they have a chance to
surf down into the bay.
If not for the extensive environmental measures taken
by the city when installing our new storm water pumps,
people would be swimming with this trash, said City
Engineer Bruce Mowry. Our pumps successfully prevent
several tons of debris from ending up in our waterways.
Specially-trained crews remove debris from these systems
For the past ten years, the city has been conducting a
public area sanitation assessment program to objectively
rate the cleanliness of Miami Beach.
The cleanliness index measures against four factors:
litter and trash, organic materials, fecal matter, and
garbage cans and dumpsters, said Dr. Leslie Rosenfeld,
chief learning and development officer, City of Miami
Beach. It does so on a scale from one being extremely
clean to six being extremely dirty. Areas assessed
include: streets, sidewalks and alleys, parks, surface
parking lots, waterways, and beach areas.
Miami Beachs cleanliness has steadily progressed as
evidenced by the index and the results of the most recent
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survey in 2014: 87.2 percent of public areas citywide were

rated as clean or very clean as compared to 65.2 percent in
fiscal year 2006.
Legislation has also been a key component in promoting

recycling and curtailing trash. In 2013, the city required all
residential buildings and businesses to have a recycling program.
Land on the island comes at a premium, as does refuse space.

Still, that is not deterring the citys Sanitation Department.
Styrofoam was banned from the beaches in 2012. Two years

later, prohibition expanded to include parks, city-owned
facilities, sidewalk cafes and special events serving as the
first municipality in Florida to ban polystyrene in public areas
and setting the example for others to follow. This September,
the commission also passed an ordinance to ban food service
providers and stores to sell or use Styrofoam.
We added 160 new trash cans last fiscal year and have 100
more slated in our budget for this year, noted Sanitation Director
Al Zamora. It is our hope to get one trash can on every street
corner in the commercial and entertainment districts.
The city will also be launching a pilot program by adding 20
Bigbelly waste and recycling stations along Washington Avenue,
Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and 41 Street. These solar powered,
rubbish-compacting bins have a capacity of compacting 567
liters of trash, increasing the bins effective capacity by five. They
are also wireless technology-enabled, which allows these units to
report their status into a dashboard that gives sanitation workers
insights for monitoring and route optimization.
These seem the kind of new age prohibitions that most residents
want to get behind.
Laws are what change behavior, added Furst.
Preserving the quality of waterways and vital marine resources
by keeping trash out of the bay is paramount in Miami Beachs
fight against the rising tide. No one wants a trashy reputation.
The city is currently conducting a pilot program of

storm drain grates to measure the effectiveness of
keeping trash and debris out of the storm
water system.
Pictured: Corner of Meridian Avenue and 11 Street
Mantngalo limpio Botellas plsticas aplastadas,

poliestireno perforado, bolsas de papas fritas, botellas de licor
y una chancleta roja. Estos son algunos de los centenares de
restos que han sido arrastrados hasta el interior de una de
las estaciones de bombeo de aguas pluviales ubicada en 10
Street y West Avenue.
Es una maana apacible y mientras los turistas y habitantes
de esta ciudad tropical se encaminan hacia su destino, los
trabajadores municipales han estado ocupados bajo la
superficie, armando un sistema robusto de bombas para
mantener secas las calles.
Estas nuevas estructuras tambin ofrecen una ventaja
ambiental desestimada: llegan aguas ms limpias a la baha.
En los ltimos 80 aos, la Ciudad de Miami Beach haba
recurrido a un anticuado sistema de control de aguas pluviales
por gravedad que no funcionaba del todo bien para impedir
el paso de desechos al ecosistema. Bsicamente, cualquier
cosa atrapada en un drenaje de lluvias se colaba a
Biscayne Bay.
Las nuevas estaciones de bombeo brindan sofisticacin ms
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ecolgica. Al filtrar el agua que entra a la bomba, eliminan

contaminantes dainos antes de que estos tengan oportunidad
de escurrirse hacia la baha.
Si no fuera por las amplias medidas ambientales adoptadas
por la ciudad en la instalacin de nuestras nuevas bombas de
aguas pluviales, estaramos nadando en basura, afirm Bruce
Mowry, Ingeniero de la Ciudad. Nuestras bombas previenen
con xito que varias toneladas de desechos terminen en
nuestras vas acuticas.
Cuadrillas entrenadas especialmente extraen regularmente
desperdicios de estos sistemas trimestralmente o con mayor
frecuencia mediante el uso de un proceso de limpieza de
varios niveles.
Muy lamentablemente, la mayora de los desechos sacados no
son de origen natural. Son generados, como se lo imagina,
por los humanos.
Residentes, visitantes y empresas contribuyen todos por igual
con el generalizado problema de la basura, acot Lily Furst,
integrante de larga trayectoria del Comit de Sustentabilidad
de la ciudad. Cada uno de nosotros puede hacer su parte al
prestar atencin a nuestros modales y no formar parte

del problema. Este es nuestro.
En la encuesta de satisfaccin de la comunidad
realizada en 2014, residentes y empresas sealaron
la limpieza como uno de los servicios municipales ms
importantes que deben mantenerse.
En los ltimos diez aos, la ciudad ha llevado a cabo
un programa de evaluacin de sanidad de reas
pblicas a fin de calificar con objetividad la limpieza
de Miami Beach.
El ndice de limpieza mide cuatro factores: basura
y desperdicios, materias orgnicas, materia fecal y
recipientes de basura y vertederos, explic la Dra.
Leslie Rosenfeld, funcionaria principal de aprendizaje y
desarrollo de la Ciudad de Miami Beach. La medicin
se hace con una escala en la que uno significa
extremadamente limpio y seis significa extremadamente
sucio. Las reas evaluadas incluyen: calles, aceras y
callejones, parques, estacionamientos abiertos, vas
acuticas y reas de playa.
La limpieza de Miami Beach ha progresado
constantemente, tal como se evidencia en el ndice y
los resultados de la encuesta ms reciente de 2014:
El 87.2% de las reas pblicas de toda la ciudad
41 Street. Estos recipientes compactadores de basura

son operados con energa solar y pueden compactar
567 litros de basura, lo que multiplica por cinco la
capacidad efectiva del recipiente. Tambin funcionan
con tecnologa inalmbrica, lo que hace posible que
estas unidades reporten su condicin en un panel que
suministra datos a los empleados de sanidad para la
supervisin y la optimizacin de rutas.
La legislacin tambin ha sido un componente clave
en la promocin del reciclaje y disminucin de la
basura. En 2013, la ciudad exigi todos los edificios
residenciales y empresas tuvieran un programa de
reciclaje.
En 2012 qued prohibido el poliestireno en las playas.
Dos aos despus, la prohibicin se ha ampliado para
abarcar parques, instalaciones propiedad de la ciudad,
cafs al aire libre y eventos especiales, todo ello para
convertirnos en el primer municipio de la Florida en
prohibir el poliestireno en reas pblicas y dar el
ejemplo que otros pueden seguir. Este septiembre, la
comisin adems aprob una ordenanza para prohibir
que los proveedores y establecimientos de servicios de
comida vendan o usen poliestireno.
Parecen el nuevo tipo de prohibiciones de la nueva era
que la mayora de los residentes desean adoptar.
If you witness an illegal dumping incident in

progress, please call 305.673.7901. You may
be eligible for a $250 reward. The Miami Beach
Police Department is dedicated to the detection,
investigation and apprehension of those
responsible for polluting the lands, waters and
atmosphere of the City of Miami Beach.
fueron calificadas como limpias o muy limpias, en
comparacin con un 65.2% en el ao fiscal 2006.
Las leyes son lo que hacen cambiar el

comportamiento, agreg Furst.
La tierra es un recurso muy valioso en la isla, al igual

que el espacio para los desechos. Aun as, no es
impedimento para el departamento de sanidad de
la ciudad.
Preservar la calidad de las vas acuticas y los recursos

marinos vitales mediante la eliminacin de basura en la
baha es primordial en la lucha de Miami Beach contra
las mareas altas. Nadie quiere ensuciar su reputacin.
Hemos agregado 160 recipientes de basura nuevos

en el ltimo ao fiscal y tenemos previstos otros 100
en nuestro presupuesto para este ao, expres Al
Zamora, Director de Sanidad. Nuestra meta es colocar
un recipiente de basura en cada esquina de los distritos
comerciales y de entretenimiento.
La ciudad tambin aplicar un programa piloto
que agrega 20 estaciones con recipientes grandes
de recoleccin de desperdicios y de reciclaje en
Washington Avenue, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road y
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GREEN MATTERS
RECYCLING
REFRESHER
By Yanira Pineda
We are all familiar with the routine of separating our clothes into
corresponding colors and fabric types. But do you apply that same
thought process and action to your recycling habits?
According to Duke Universitys Center for Sustainability and Commerce, the

average person generates 1,569 pounds of waste per year. Multiply that
number by the nearly 100,000 residents in the City of Miami Beach and we
have approximately 78,450 tons of waste that is created within the city alone.
The weight of 13,075 male African elephants!
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If not currently enrolled in recycling services, property

owners, landlords or condominium associations should
immediately contact a permitted commercial waste hauler
or recycler. Services and prices vary widely, so make sure
you choose one that meets your specific needs.
In order to help combat the amount of
waste that reaches our landfills and
to preserve our environment, the city
requires recycling services for all single
and multi-family residences.
I RECYCLE BECAUSE
ITS THE LAW!
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Remember, do not
place plastic bags in
your recycling bin.
Free Household Hazardous

Waste & Paper Shredding Event
November 15, 2015
40 Street and Chase Avenue
8AM 3PM
Local vendors licensed to operate in the City of
Miami Beach are listed at www.miamibeachfl.gov/
recycle. Remember to check with your waste hauler
first, they may provide recycling service as well.
For more information on recycling services or

what is recyclable, please contact the Environment
and Sustainability Division at 305.673.7010 or
miamibeachfl.gov/green.
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COOKING WITH FIRE
UP IN
SMOKE
LIGHT A CANDLE, NOT YOUR HOME
By Melissa Berthier
here is a special splendor when lighting a candle

from creating ambiance to religious customs and
aromatherapy to festivity dcor. Available in all sorts
of sizes, shapes and scents, this centuries-old article has
no signs of burning out. Yet, it is paramount to ensure that
burning candles do not spark a disaster.
This past spring, a Miami Beach couple left a burning
candle on a table and went downstairs to lay by their
buildings pool. When they came back up, they went
through their broken-down front door and were greeted
by Miami Beach firefighters who had doused their living
room successfully extinguishing the fire.
Fortunately no one was injured, but property damage is
always costly, said Investigator Claudio Navas, Miami
Beach Fire Department.
The Home Candle Fires report published by the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in 2013 cites an
average of 115 civilian deaths, 903 civilian fire injuries
and $418 million in direct property damage related to
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fires started by candles each year. On average, 29 home

candle fires are reported per day.
These alarming figures should serve as a warning to the
millions that light up candles or other incendiary devices.
We cannot stress the importance of never leaving a
burning candle unattended nor placing it near something
flammable that can catch fire, warned Navas.
More than half of all candle fires start when things that
can burn are too close to the candle. Make it a habit to
blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to
bed. And never leave a child unattended with a burning
candle. Matches and lighters should also be kept in a
locked cabinet, out of sight and reach from children.
If you can part with tradition, consider using flameless
candles in your home. Many look and even smell like the
real deal.
En esta ltima primavera, una pareja de Miami Beach dej una vela
encendida sobre una mesa y bajaron a sentarse junto a la piscina de
su edificio. Cuando volvieron a subir, encontraron la puerta principal
de su apartamento derribada y a los bomberos de Miami Beach que
haban logrado extinguir el fuego en el saln.
Afortunadamente nadie result lastimado, pero el dao a
la propiedad siempre cuesta caro, expres Claudio Navas,
investigador del Departamento de Bomberos de Miami Beach.
El informe sobre incendios domsticos causados por velas publicado
por la Asociacin Nacional de Proteccin Contra Incendios (NFPA)
en 2013 cita un promedio de 115 muertes de civiles, 903 civiles
heridos y $418 millones en daos directos a la propiedad vinculados
con velas cada ao. En promedio, cada da se reportan 29 incendios
domsticos causados por velas.
Estas cifras alarmantes deberan servir como advertencia para los

millones de personas que prenden velas y otros
dispositivos incendiarios.
Nunca ser suficiente el nfasis que hacemos en la importancia de
nunca dejar velas prendidas sin supervisin ni colocarlas cerca de
cosas inflamables que pueden incendiarse, advirti Navas.
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Con fuego no se juega Se produce un esplendor especial al

encender una vela: desde crear ambiente para costumbres religiosas
y aromaterapia hasta decoraciones festivas. Disponibles en toda
suerte de tamaos, formas y aromas, este artculo de varios siglos de
antigedad no da seales de agotarse. No obstante, es fundamental
asegurarse de que las velas prendidas no enciendan un desastre.
Ms de la mitad de todos los incendios causados por velas

comienzan cuando hay cosas que pueden quemarse muy cerca de
la vela. Hgase el hbito de apagar todas las velas cuando salga
de la habitacin o se vaya a la cama. Y nunca deje a un nio sin
supervisin en una habitacin con una vela prendida. Las cerillas
y los encendedores tambin deben guardarse en un armario con
cerrojo, fuera de la vista y el alcance de los nios.
Si puede cambiar la tradicin, considere usar velas sin llama en su
hogar. Pueden verse e incluso oler como las velas reales.
The MB Crew spent a day at Fire Station No. 1 with

16-year veteran Miami Beach Firefighter Brendon
Byrne. As a nod to his bloodline across the pond,
Byrne prepared a quintessential Irish dish.
El personal de MB pas un da en la Estacin de
Bomberos No. 1 con Brendon Byrne, bombero
veterano de Miami Beach con 16 aos de
trayectoria. Como homenaje a sus orgenes del
otro lado del charco, Byrne prepar un platillo
indiscutiblemente irlands.
RECIPE
From Miami Beach Firefighter

Brendon Byrne
Shepherds Pie
Pastel de carne
Serves 4
4 porciones
Multiply ingredients by two when feeding a fire house.

Ingredients:
2 lbs ground beef or lamb
1 large onion
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
Sprinkle of cayenne
1 cup peas
1 cup carrots
1 cup water (more or less to thicken)
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp Bisto (Irish gravy) or other brown gravy
3 cubes of Oxo (Irish seasoning) or beef bouillon
2 lbs mashed potatoes
3 tbsp milk (for brushing)
Cheese optional
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a frying pan, saut oil,
onions and garlic until soften. Sprinkle cayenne. Add
ground beef until browned (drain fat if needed). Add
Bisto, Oxo, Worcestershire sauce, peas, carrots and water.
Simmer for a few minutes until mixture thickens and add
more water, if needed.
Place mixture into baking pan, cover with mashed potatoes.
Coat potatoes with light brushing of milk, sprinkle with
cheese if desired. Make circle indentation and fill with
Bisto gravy.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Served best with White Mountain bread.
@CITYOFMIAMIBEACH
Ingredientes:
2 libras de carne molida de res o cordero
1 cebolla grande
1 cucharadita de ajo molido
1 cucharada de aceite de oliva
Espolvoreada de pimienta de cayena
1 taza de guisantes
1 taza de zanahorias
1 taza de agua (ms o menos para espesar)
2 cucharadas de salsa inglesa
3 cucharadas de Bisto (salsa de carne irlandesa) u otra
salsa de carne oscura
3 cubitos de Oxo (aderezo irlands) o de caldo de res
2 libras de pur de papas
3 cucharadas de leche (para barnizar)
Queso opcional
Precaliente el horno a 350 F. En una sartn, saltee el
aceite, cebolla y ajo hasta que se ablanden. Espolvoree la
pimienta de cayena. Agregue la carne molida hasta que
dore (escurra la grasa si es necesario). Aada el Bisto, Oxo,
salsa inglesa, guisantes, zanahorias y agua. Cocine a fuego
bajo durante algunos minutos hasta que la mezcla se espese
y agregue ms agua, si es necesario.
Coloque la mezcla en un recipiente para hornear, cubra
con el pur de papas.
Barnice el pur ligeramente con leche y, si es de su gusto,
espolvoree con queso. Haga surcos circulares y rocelos con
salsa Bisto.
Hornee por 30 minutos.
Queda mejor servido con pan campesino (White Mountain).
Go behind the garage doors at Fire Station No.1s kitchen in Cooking with Fire.
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PLANNED PROGRESS
TAKING THE
HIGH ROAD
By Melissa Berthier
unset Harbour is bustling with restaurants, shops and residents.

This waterfront neighborhood is also one of the lowest lying
areas in Miami Beach. For anyone who has recently run an
errand or gone out for a bite in the area, they have undoubtedly
noted an additional lively component: a cascade of construction.
As part of the City of Miami Beachs comprehensive approach to
dealing with the rising tide, major roadwork in the Sunset Harbor
district includes storm water drainage installation, replacing
underground pipes and utilities, and raising the roadway to an
impactful 3.7 feet center elevation.
Despite the unsightly debris, we welcome the tearing up of our
streets, said Sunset Harbour business owner Thierry Mas, Thierry
Mas Salon. We are excited to eventually have new streets that do
not flood.
On a recent visit to Sunset Harbour, Senior Advisor to the President
Obama Brian Deese noted, This issue of climate change is real and
its not going anywhere. The question for coastal communities across
the country is how can they prepare and how can they do something
about it.
The roadway elevations to be completed this fall include 20 Street
from Purdy Avenue to Sunset Drive and Bay Road from 20 Street
to the intersection of 18 Street. The next phase of the project will
be comprised of raising the end of 20 Street from Sunset Drive to
Alton Road, the rest of Bay Road from just south of the 18 Street
intersection to Dade Boulevard, and all the remaining streets in
Sunset Harbour.
Our design will prevent storm water from flooding our streets and
sidewalks, said Bruce Mowry, city engineer.
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The citys road-raise does not stop at Sunset Harbour. It continues

with the rebuilding of West Avenue raising it from 1.5 to 2 feet,
from Fifth to 17 streets. Five more storm water pump stations are
also slated for installation at sixth and 17 streets (City of Miami
Beach) and at Fifth, 10 and 14 streets (Florida Department of
Transportation). This work is being performed in phases and is
expected to be completed this fall.
As streets are fast-tracked to be elevated and pump stations
aggressively installed citywide, Miami Beach is undoubtedly a
national leader on the offense to adapting and mitigating Mother
Natures rise.
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Prevencin elevada Sunset Harbour vibra con sus
restaurantes, tiendas y residentes. Este vecindario costero es
tambin una de las reas ms bajas de Miami Beach. Cualquier
persona que recientemente haya hecho un trmite o haya salido
a comer en el rea seguramente habr notado un elemento
adicional de actividad: una cascada de construccin.
Como parte del enfoque amplio de la Ciudad de Miami Beach
para hacer frente a la marea creciente, se estn ejecutando
obras de gran envergadura en el distrito de Sunset Harbor que
comprenden la instalacin de desages de aguas pluviales,
reemplazo de tuberas e instalaciones subterrneas y elevacin
de las vas a una elevacin central de 3.7 pies que tendr
gran impacto.
A pesar de los feos escombros, agradecemos los destrozos
en nuestras calles, acot Thierry Mas, propietario del
establecimiento Thierry Mas Salon en Sunset Harbour. Estamos
entusiasmados con el prospecto de tener pronto calles nuevas
que no se inunden.
Nuestro diseo evitar que las aguas pluviales inunden nuestras

calles y aceras, afirm Bruce Mowry, ingeniero municipal.
La elevacin de las calles de la ciudad no se limita a Sunset
Harbour. Contina con la reconstruccin de West Avenue, con
una elevacin de 1.5 a 2 pies, desde 5 Street hasta 17 Street.
Asimismo est prevista la instalacin de otras cinco estaciones
de bombeo de aguas pluviales en las calles de 6 St y 17 St
(Ciudad de Miami Beach) y 5 St., 10 St. y 14 St. (Departamento
de Transporte de Florida). Estos trabajos se estn realizando en
fases y est previsto culminarlos este otoo.
Como la elevacin de las vas y la instalacin de estaciones
bombeo se emprende con gran impulso en toda la ciudad,
Miami Beach es sin duda un lder nacional en la ofensiva para
adaptarse y mitigar la embestida de la Madre Naturaleza.
En una visita reciente a Sunset Harbour, Brian Deese, asesor

principal del Presidente Obama declar: Este problema del
cambio climtico es real y no desaparecer. La cuestin para
las comunidades costeras de todo el pas es cmo pueden
prepararse y cmo pueden hacer algo al respecto.
Las obras de elevacin de las vas que culminarn este otoo
abarcan 20 Street desde Purdy Avenue hasta Sunset Drive y Bay
Road desde 20 Street hasta la interseccin con 18 Street. La
prxima fase del proyecto comprender la elevacin del extremo
de 20 Street desde Sunset Drive hasta Alton Road, el resto de
Bay Road desde el sur de la interseccin con 18 Street hasta
Dade Boulevard, y todas las calles restantes de
Sunset Harbour.
Purdy Avenue and 20 Street where road was raised by 3.7 feet.
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911
ALL READY
WHAT IS YOUR
EMERGENCY?
By Shari Holbert Lipner
he 911 system has been an integral part of our daily lives

for nearly 50 years. For people experiencing an emergency
situation, these three numbers on a telephone are their lifeline
to urgent assistance.
The City of Miami Beach Public Safety Communications Unit
(PSCU) receives an average of 350,000 calls per year. Greater
than 85 percent of those calls are emergency calls that require
police and fire rescue response.
If you find yourself in a situation that requires emergency
assistance or witness illegal or dangerous activity, calling 911
is the right thing to do. On Miami Beach there are trained and
experienced call-takers and dispatchers who can assign the
appropriate response based on the severity of your emergency.
We know that if you are in an unfortunate situation and need to
call 911 for an emergency, you are probably not thinking clearly.
We are trained to think more clearly for you. And because of that,
we can help you, said PSCU Supervisor Nuria Diaz, a
16-year veteran.
Diaz cited cases of near drownings and childbirth, and noted that
because call-takers remain on the phone with callers, they send
vital information to the dispatchers who relay it to responders while
they are enroute.
911 has really evolved over the years, added Diaz. With the
way technology and even our procedures have progressed, I can
proudly say that we, the call-takers and dispatchers, really do
save lives.
When cellphones were first introduced, the majority of calls
came in from land lines. Today, 75 percent of calls come from
cellphones. Although determining the exact location of some
cellular calls continues to be a challenge, technology in use by
PSCU has resulted in greater accuracy and better results.
There is even better technology on the horizon. In the near
future you will be able to text your emergency to 911 and send
identifying photographs or video to the call center from
your smartphone.
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Know your location. Provide the location of the

emergency you are reporting as the call-taker
will ask and verify the address. This is for your
safety and for confirmation of the location.
Stay calm. Try to be aware of the situation and
clearly and carefully convey the information
that is asked of you.
Let the call-taker guide the conversation.
All call-takers are trained to ask the proper
questions to get you the help you need.
They are entering information into fields on
a computer screen which can trigger the
dispatch of proper emergency response. While
you are giving the information, it is being sent
to the responding emergency services.
Follow directions. Listen carefully, call-takers
give you helpful instructions, they guide the
person who is experiencing an emergency
and/or the first responders.
Stay on the line. If possible, do not hang up
unless you are directed by the call-taker to do
so. You may be asked to provide additional
information or to give vital updates on the
status of the situation.
DID YOU KNOW?

Any cellular phone that has ever been
activated, even if the number has been
disconnected, can be used to dial 911. This
is the reason shelters and organizations that
work with domestic violence victims accept
cell phone donations. Old cell phones may
be dropped off at the Miami Beach Police
Stations Domestic Violence Unit at 1100
Washington Avenue.
La Unidad de Comunicaciones de Seguridad Pblica (PSCU) de la

Ciudad de Miami Beach recibe en promedio 350,000 llamadas al
ao. Ms del 85% de esas llamadas son llamadas de emergencia
que ameritan la intervencin de la polica y los bomberos.
Si usted se encuentra en una situacin en la que requiere ayuda
de emergencia o es testigo de una actividad ilegal o peligrosa,
lo correcto es llamar al 911. En Miami Beach hay operadores
y despachadores entrenados y con experiencia que reciben las
llamadas y pueden asignar la respuesta apropiada segn la
gravedad de su emergencia.
Sabemos que si usted se encuentra en una situacin desesperada y
necesita llamar al 911 por una emergencia, tal vez no est pensando
con claridad. Estamos entrenados para pensar con ms claridad que
usted. Es por esa razn que podemos ayudarlo, afirm Nuria Diaz,
Supervisora de PSCU con 16 aos de experiencia
como despachadora.
Diaz cit casos de ahogamiento y parto, y explic que ya que
los operadores se quedan en la lnea con la persona que llama,
envan informacin vital a los despachadores que la transmiten a los
socorristas que van en camino.
911 sin duda ha evolucionado con el paso de los aos, agreg
Diaz. Con la forma en que ha avanzado la tecnologa e incluso
nuestros procedimientos, con orgullo podemos decir que nosotros, los
operadores y despachadores, en realidad salvamos vidas.
Cuando aparecieron los primeros telfonos celulares, la mayora
de las llamadas provenan de lneas fijas. Hoy en da, el 75% de
las llamadas provienen de telfonos celulares. Aunque sigue siendo
un reto determinar la ubicacin exacta de ciertas llamadas desde
celulares, la tecnologa que usa la PSCU ha generado mayor
exactitud y mejores resultados.
En el horizonte se avizora tecnologa todava mejor. Pronto usted
podr enviar un texto con su emergencia a 911 y fotografas o
videos de identificacin al centro de atencin desde su
telfono inteligente.
CONSEJOS
Conozca su ubicacin. Suministre la ubicacin de la
emergencia que est reportando ya que el operador
preguntar y verificar la direccin. Esto se hace por su
seguridad y para confirmar la ubicacin.
Mantenga la calma. Trate de estar consciente de
la situacin y transmitir con claridad y cuidado la
informacin que se le solicite.
Deje que el operador gue la conversacin. Todos
nuestros operadores estn entrenados para hacer las
preguntas apropiadas que le proporcionen la ayuda
que usted necesita. Ingresan informacin en campos de
la pantalla de la computadora que pueden activar el
despacho de la respuesta de emergencia apropiada. Al
mismo tiempo que usted da la informacin, es enviada a
los servicios de emergencia.
Sigas las instrucciones. Escuche con atencin, los
operadores le dan instrucciones tiles, guan a la
persona que se encuentra en la emergencia y/o
los socorristas.
Mantngase en linea. De ser posible, no cuelgue la
llamada a menos que as se lo pida el operador. Es
posible que le pidan informacin adicional o que
actualice datos vitales acerca de la situacin.
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COLUMN
TIPS
911, Cul es su emergencia? El sistema 911 ha sido una

parte integral de nuestra vida diaria durante casi 50 aos. Para
las personas que afrontan una situacin de emergencia, esos tres
nmeros del telfono son el recurso vital para recibir ayuda
de urgencia.
SAFETY FIRST
STOLEN
IDENTITY
By Melissa Berthier
ou make a quick stop at the grocery store to pick up a

few items and the cashier informs you your credit card
is declined. You try another and she regretfully gives a
discouraging nod. When you call your bank for help, they ask if
you have recently purchased $4,789 at Best Buy and $7,412 at
Macys in Omaha, Nebraska.
Once a thief has your personal information, they can max
out your credit cards, open new utility accounts and even get
medical treatment on your health insurance. An identity thief can
also file a tax refund in your name and obtain your refund. In
some extreme cases, a thief might even give your name to the
police during an arrest.
Identity theft is a serious crime that can wreak havoc on your
finances, credit history and reputation if you become a victim.
Thieves obtain personal information by a variety of creative
ways that include rummaging through garbage, coercing
individuals into providing private information or installing
malware on your computer.
In recent years, online identity theft has become a big business.
The number of malicious computer programs written to steal your
information has grown exponentially to an estimated 130 million
from about one million in 2007.
Shredding documents with sensitive information before you put
them in the trash are among the ways you can protect
your identity.
I never throw out my bank statements with the regular trash, but
keep a box with all of those papers securely hidden until I can
attend the citys paper shredding event, said Patricia Singleton,
Miami Beach resident.
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The City of Miami Beach hosts a biannual hazardous waste

collection where complimentary paper shredding is offered in
November and April.
If youre banking or shopping online, stick to websites that use
encryption to protect your information as it travels from your
computer to their server. To determine if a website is encrypted,
look for https at the beginning of the web address (the s is
or secure). Some websites use encryption only on the sign-in
page, but if any part of your session is not encrypted, your entire
account could be vulnerable. Look for https on every page
you visit.
It is also vital to create strong passwords and keep them in a
secure place. The more complicated and longer the password,
the harder it is to figure out, noted Detective Vivian Thayer,
Miami Beach Police Department. I recommend using a mixture
of numbers, letters and special characters with a minimum of 12
characters in length.
You should also not have the same exact password for your
various online accounts. If one of your accounts becomes
compromised, it can be used to take over all of your
online accounts.
To help guard against identity theft, exercise your right for a free
copy of your credit report once every 12 months.
Free Household Hazardous Waste & Paper Shredding Event
Sunday, November 15, 2015
www.miamibeachfl.gov/green
40 Street and Chase Avenue
8AM 3PM
guardo de manera segura hasta que pueda asistir a un evento

de destruccin de papeles, dijo Patricia Singleton, residente de
Miami Beach.
Una vez que el ladrn tiene su informacin personal, puede

agotar el crdito
mximo de sus tarjetas,
abrir nuevas cuentas
de servicios y hasta
obtener atencin
mdica con su seguro
de salud. Un ladrn
de identidad tambin
puede presentar una
solicitud de reembolso
de impuestos en su
nombre y obtener un
reembolso. En algunos
casos extremos, un
ladrn incluso podra
darle su nombre a la
polica durante
un arresto.
Si hace transacciones bancarias o compras por Internet, limtese

a usar sitios web que
usen encriptacin para
proteger su informacin
mientras viaja desde
su computadora hasta
el servidor. Para
determinar si un sitio
web est encriptado,
busque la indicacin
https al inicio de
la direccin web (la
s significa segura,
de conexin segura).
Algunos sitios web
usan encriptacin
solamente en la pgina
de inicio de sesin,
pero si alguna parte
de su sesin no est
encriptada, su cuenta
entera podra ser
vulnerable. Busque
la indicacin https en
cada pgina que visite.
El robo de identidad
es un delito grave
que puede destruir
sus finanzas, su
historial crediticio y su
reputacin si usted es
vctima. Los ladrones
obtienen informacin
personal mediante
una variedad de
formas creativas que
incluyen hurgar en la
basura, coaccionar a
las personas para que
suministren informacin
privada o instalar
programas maliciosos
en su computadora.
En aos recientes, el
robo de identidad en
lnea se ha convertido
en un gran negocio. El
nmero de programas
informticos maliciosos
creados para robar su informacin ha crecido exponencialmente
a una cifra estimada de 130 millones, en contraste con
aproximadamente un milln en 2007.
Destruir documentos con informacin sensible antes de arrojarlos
a la basura es una de las maneras de proteger su identidad.
Nunca arrojo mis estados de cuenta bancarios a la basura
corriente, sino que pongo todos esos papeles en una caja que
COLUMN
Robo de identidad Va al supermercado a comprar algunas

cosas y la cajera le informa que su tarjeta de crdito ha sido
rechazada. Usted intenta usar otra tarjeta y ella le hace un
ademn resignado con la cabeza para animarlo a que lo haga.
Cuando llama al banco para pedir ayuda, le informan que
recientemente gast $4,789 en Best Buy y $7,412 en Macys,
en Omaha, Nebraska.
La Ciudad de Miami Beach organiza jornadas bianuales

de recoleccin de desechos peligrosos en los que se ofrece
destruccin gratuita de papel en noviembre y abril.
Asimismo es crucial
crear contraseas
fuertes y mantenerlas
en un sitio seguro.
Mientras ms
complicada y larga
sea la contrasea, ms
difcil ser descifrarla,
expres Vivian Thayer,
del Departamento de
Polica de
Miami Beach.
Recomiendo usar
una combinacin
de nmeros, letras y
caracteres especiales
con 12 caracteres de
largo como mnimo.
Tambin es aconsejable que no use la misma contrasea
para varias cuentas en lnea. Si una de las cuentas queda
comprometida, podra usarse para apoderarse de todas sus
cuentas en lnea.
Para protegerse contra el robo de identidad, ejerza su derecho
a obtener un ejemplar gratuito de su informe crediticio una vez
cada 12 meses.
Jornada bianual gratuita de destruccin de documentos y

recoleccin de desechos domsticos peligrosos
Domingo, 15 de noviembre
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8AM 3PM
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HABLAS
ESPAOL?
DO YOU SPEAK SPANISH?
By Dr. Leslie D. Rosenfeld

Betsy Mateu learned how to read and write Spanish in her early
30s in order to land a dream job that required her being both
bilingual and biliterate.
Miami Beach elementary schools and emphasizes the teaching

of language arts and curriculum content in both English
and Spanish.
Nearly a decade later, she is thrilled that her six-year-old twins

will have less of a struggle. Her kids are enrolled in the Extended
Foreign Language (EFL) program at North Beach Elementary
and spend up to 40 percent of their day immersed in Spanish
language daily.
The EFL program is challenging, but my daughter is learning,

noted Lisa Pearson, parent of first grader Tess Pearson at North
Beach Elementary. I am excited to see what more the program
will bring.
The program integrates Spanish in a way that is seamless, said

Mateu. My desire for my childrens future is that they ultimately
become bilingual. If I can give them the advantages of being
bilingual at the outset, they will avoid the challenges I faced in
trying to learn Spanish as an adult.
In Miami Beach, the programs level of rigor has made it highly
sought-after by parents, but still out of reach for some students
due to insufficient teachers having the training or language skills
to teach Spanish. The EFL program requires teachers to be able
to read and write in both English and Spanish.
In an effort to address parental demand for access to the districts
more robust Spanish EFL program, Miami Beach partnered with
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to fund the training of up to
45 Miami Beach public elementary school teachers to earn the
districts linguistic qualification to teach EFL. EFL is offered at all
For additional information about the EFL

program at your public elementary school,
visit bilingual.dadeschools.net and/or contact
your school directly.
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Benefits of foreign language learning programs like the EFL,

include:
Improving overall academic performance.
Positively impacting students intellectual development.
Helping close the achievement gap for economically
disadvantaged students and English as a second language
(ESOL) learners.
Enhancing students career opportunities.
Providing students the opportunity to explore other cultures
and more fully understand their own.
We live in South Florida, so knowing how to speak, read and
write in Spanish is a must for everyone, added Mateu. The real
measure of fluency in an increasingly competitive economy.
Hablas espaol? Betsy Mateu aprendi a leer y

escribir en espaol cuando estaba en sus treintas con el
propsito de conseguir un empleo ideal que requera que
fuera bilinge y bialfabetizada.
COLUMN
Casi una dcada ms tarde, est encantada de saber

que a sus hijas mellizas de seis aos no les costar tanto.
Sus hijas estn inscritas en el programa de extensin de
idiomas extranjeros (Extended Foreign Language, o EFL)
de la escuela primaria North Beach Elementary y pasan
hasta el 40% de su tiempo inmersas en el idioma espaol
a diario.
El programa integra el idioma espaol, de manera
armnica, sin tropiezos, expres Mateu. Mi deseo es
que mis hijas logren ser bilinges en el futuro. Si puedo
ofrecerles las ventajas de ser bilinges desde un principio,
se ahorrarn los desafos que yo enfrent cuando intent
aprender espaol siendo adulta.
Para obtener informacin adicional sobre el
programa EFL en su escuela primaria pblica,
visite: bilingual.dadeschools.net o pngase en
contacto con su escuela directamente.
En Miami Beach, el grado de rigurosidad del programa

lo ha hecho muy codiciado por los padres, pero fuera del
alcance para algunos estudiantes debido a la escasez de
maestros que tengan la capacitacin o las habilidades
lingsticas necesarias para ensear espaol. El programa
EFL exige que los maestros sean capaces de leer y escribir
tanto en ingls como en espaol.
Como parte del esfuerzo de cubrir la demanda de acceso
por parte de los padres al programa de ELF de espaol
ms robusto del distrito, Miami Beach se ha asociado con
las escuelas pblicas del Condado de Miami-Dade para
financiar la capacitacin de un mximo de 45 maestros
de escuelas primarias pblicas de Miami Beach para que
obtengan la calificacin lingstica del distrito para ensear
EFL. El programa EFL se ofrece en todas las escuelas
primarias de Miami Beach y hace nfasis en la enseanza
de artes del lenguaje y el contenido curricular tanto en
ingls como en espaol.
El programa EFL es retador, pero mi hija est
aprendiendo, explic Lisa Pearson, madre de Tess
Pearson, alumna de primer grado de la escuela North
Beach Elementary. Me emociona ver qu ms ofrecer el
programa.
Entre las ventajas de los programas de aprendizaje de
idiomas como EFL encontramos:
Mejorar el rendimiento acadmico general.
Causar un impacto positivo en el desarrollo
intelectual de los estudiantes.
Ayudar a cerrar la brecha en el logro acadmico de
aquellos estudiantes desventajados econmicamente
y los estudiantes de ingls como segundo idioma
(ESOL).
Potenciar las oportunidades de carrera profesional
de los estudiantes.
Ofrecer a los estudiantes la oportunidad de explorar
otras culturas y entender mucho mejor la propia.
Vivimos en el sur de Florida, por lo que saber hablar,
leer y escribir en espaol es una necesidad para todos,
agreg Mateu. La verdadera medida de la fluidez en una
economa cada vez ms competitiva.
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THE
SANDS
OF TIME
By Yanira Pineda
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Our beautiful
beaches promote
the recreational and
tourism opportunities
that Miami Beach is
best known for, as well
as the citys commitment
toward a sustainable
community for our
visitors and residents,
said Wendy Kallergis,
president, Greater
Miami & the Beaches
Hotel Association.
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eaches are living environments that

are constantly changing. Fluctuations
in seasons and weather can affect the
overall structure of shorelines. This can mean
that the sand that you see today, may not be
there tomorrow. So aside from ending up in
our swimsuits, sand washes away through
erosion. A beach shoreline can lose width or
height over time as a consequence of sand
being washed away by waves, currents,
winds and tides.
This past summer, a progressive step was
taken towards ensuring that our beaches
are properly protected and restored. The
South Florida Mayors Beach Alliance
representing Miami-Dade Countys five coastal
municipalities (Miami Beach, Surfside, Sunny
Isles Beach, Key Biscayne and Bal Harbour)
signed a proclamation urging the county, state
and federal government to develop long-term
solutions to restore beaches that have been
impacted by erosion.
Our beautiful beaches promote the
recreational and tourism opportunities that
Miami Beach is best known for, as well as
the citys commitment toward a sustainable
community for our visitors and residents, said
Wendy Kallergis, president, Greater Miami &
the Beaches Hotel Association
Fortunately, beach renourishment and other
erosion control measures are underway.
Beach renourishment is critical in maintaining
the citys first line of defense against storms
and the environmental benefits provided by
our beaches, including habitat for threatened
and endangered species, added Environment
and Sustainability Director Elizabeth
Wheaton, City of Miami Beach.
The sand for these projects is normally taken
from what are known as borrow sites, such
as sand mines, coastal construction projects or
offshore sand banks. While sources of sand
can vary from project to project, all sources
are required to undergo testing to ensure they
are beach compatible and that they meet
necessary requirements in terms of safety,
quality and sand characteristics such as grain
size and color. The material must be approved
by the city, the county and the state before it
can be placed on the beach.
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Fortunately, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

(USACE) has allocated $16.5 million for
fiscal year 2016/17 to be used for beach
nourishment projects in Miami-Dade County
alone. The USACE also held a public meeting
on Miami Beach to report on the future of
Miami-Dades beach replenishment project
to the community. Based on this report, the
next sand placement project will involve a
renourishment that will truck in sand from a
mine in Central Florida.
Sand is an essential ingredient to the future
of Miami Beach and its economy, noted
Beach Maintenance Director John Ripple,
City of Miami Beach. Whether its through
renourishment or reef structures, it is equally
important on both the beach and in the dune
where it serves as a recreational area and a
shoreline defense system for properties.
It is the citys goal to ensure that residents,
visitors and tourists alike experience a worldclass beach when visiting Miami Beach.
While beach renourishment is not the
end-all solution to coastal erosion, proper
planning over the short and long term will
allow the region to minimize its effects as
much as possible. The ongoing installation
and maintenance of the dune systems serve
as a buffer between storm surge and other
environmental factors. Other natural solutions
include preserving coral reefs. These marine
habitats are an important element in helping
to keep a great portion of beaches in
their place by fortifying the shorelines and
preventing erosion.
Miami Beach is also preparing for the impacts
of climate change and sea level rise. As a
member of the South Florida Climate Change
Compact, the city is looking at resiliency
on a regional scale and determining what
coordinated effort will be required from
stakeholders to protect, preserve and enhance
our natural systems into the future.
Middle Beach
Las arenas del tiempo Las playas son

medios vivos que estn en cambio constante.
Las fluctuaciones de las estaciones y el estado
del tiempo pueden afectar la estructura
general de las costas. Esto puede significar
que la arena que vemos hoy, tal vez no est
all maana. Adems de terminar en nuestros
trajes de bao, la arena desaparece con
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la erosin. La costa puede perder rea de

anchura o altura con el paso del tiempo como
consecuencia de que la arena es arrastrada por
las olas, corrientes, vientos y mareas.
El verano pasado se tom una medida
progresiva para garantizar que nuestras playas
queden debidamente protegidas y restauradas.
La entidad South Florida Mayors Beach Alliance
que representa cinco municipalidades costeras
del Condado de Dade (Miami Beach, Surfside,
Sunny Isles Beach, Key Biscayne y Bal Harbour)
firm una proclamacin para instar al condado,
al estado y al gobierno federal a adoptar
soluciones a largo plazo para restaurar las
playas que han sido afectadas por la erosin.
Nuestras bellas playas promueven las
oportunidades recreativas y turisticas por
lo cual Miami Beach es mejor conocida, asi
como el compromiso de la ciudad hacia una
comunidad sostenible tanto para nuestros
residentes como visitantes, expres Wendy
Kallergis, presidenta de la Asociacin Hotelera
de Greater Miami & The Beaches.
Afortunadamente, ya estn en marcha medidas
de regeneracin de las playas y otras formas de
control de la erosin.
La regeneracin de las playas es clave para
mantener la lnea principal de defensa de
la ciudad contra las tormentas, as como los
beneficios ambientales aportados por nuestras
playas, entre ellos el hbitat para especies
amenazadas o en peligro de extincin,
aadi Elizabeth Wheaton, Directora de Medio
Ambiente y Sustentabilidad de la Ciudad de
Miami Beach.
La arena para estos proyectos normalmente
proviene de lo que se denomina lugares
de prstamo, como son canteras de arena,
proyectos de construccin costera o bancos
de arena mar adentro. Si bien las fuentes de
arena pueden variar de un proyecto a otro,
todas las fuentes deben pasar por pruebas
para garantizar que sean compatibles con
las playas y que cumplan con los requisitos
en lo concerniente a seguridad, calidad
y caractersticas de la arena, tales como
tamao del grano y color. El material debe ser
aprobado por la ciudad, el condado y el estado
antes de que pueda ser colocado en la playa.
Por fortuna, el Cuerpo de Ingenieros del Ejrcito

Estadounidense (USACE) ha asignado $16.5
millones para el ao fiscal 2016/17 que se
destinarn a proyectos de regeneracin de las
playas solamente en el Condado de MiamiDade. Asimismo USACE llev a cabo una
reunin pblica en Miami Beach para informar
a la comunidad sobre el futuro del proyecto
de regeneracin de playas de Miami-Dade.
Segn dicho informe, el prximo proyecto de
reposicin de arena implicar una regeneracin
con arena proveniente de una cantera de
Central Florida.
La arena es un ingrediente esencial para el
futuro de Miami Beach y su economa, afirm
John Ripple, Director de Mantenimiento de
Playas de la Ciudad de Miami Beach. Bien
sea a travs de la regeneracin o de estructuras
de corales, es de igual importancia tanto en
la playa como en la duna donde sirve de rea
recreativa y sistema de defensa de la costa.
La meta de la ciudad es garantizar que los
residentes, visitantes y turistas vivan todos por
igual una experiencia de categora mundial
cuando visiten Miami Beach.
Aunque la regeneracin de las playas no es
la solucin nica para la erosin costera,
la planificacin adecuada a corto y largo
plazo permitir que la regin minimice sus
efectos tanto como sea posible. La instalacin
continua y el mantenimiento de los sistemas
de dunas sirven como mecanismo de defensa
entre las oleadas de tormenta y otros factores
ambientales. Entre otras soluciones naturales
se incluye la preservacin de los arrecifes de
coral. Estos hbitats marinos son un elemento
importante para ayudar a mantener una buena
porcin de las playas en su lugar al fortalecer
las costas y prevenir la erosin.
Miami Beach tambin se est preparando
para los impactos del cambio climtico y la
elevacin del nivel del mar. Como miembro
de la iniciativa South Florida Climate Change
Compact, la ciudad busca lograr resiliencia
a escala regional y determinar los esfuerzos
coordinados que se requieren de las partes
interesadas a fin de proteger, preservar y
mejorar nuestros sistemas naturales.
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YOUR SPACE
On November 3, 2015, during the General Election, the City of Miami Beach will be
electing a mayor, three commissioners and presenting two ballot questions to the Miami
Beach voters. These municipal ballot questions, as set forth below with related brief
explanations, will appear on the Special Election ballot following any national, state and/
or county issues.
El 3 de noviembre del 2015, durante la Eleccin General, la Ciudad de Miami Beach

elegir un alcalde, tres comisionados y presentar a los electores de Miami Beach
dos preguntas de votacin. Estas preguntas de boletas de votacin, como se indican
ms abajo con explicaciones breves, aparecern en la boleta de la Eleccin Especial
despus de los asuntos nacionales, estatales y/o del condado.
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
KEY DATES
Fechas Claves
October 5, 2015: Must be registered to vote/5 de octubre del 2015: Se debe estar inscrito para votar
October 19 November 1, 2015: Early voting dates/19 de octubre al 1 de noviembre del 2015: Votacin anticipada
October 28, 2015: Deadline to request an Absentee Ballot/28 de octubre del 2015: Vence el plazo para solicitar el voto ausente
November 3, 2015: Election Day/3 de noviembre del 2015: Da de Elecciones
Ballot
Question
Pregunta de Boleta
Amending Charter Section 1.03(b)(4) to Provide for

Alienability of Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) Property.
Charter Section 1.03(b)(4) requires the sale, exchange, conveyance or
lease of ten years or longer of City-owned property (not requiring voter
approval or otherwise addressed in City Charter) to be approved by
Planning Boards 4/7 vote and City Commissions 6/7 vote. Should
Section 1.03(b)(4) be amended to require Planning Boards 4/7 vote
and Miami Beach Redevelopment Agencys 7/8 vote to approve sale,
exchange, conveyance or lease of ten years or longer of
Agency property?
Explanation Pursuant to Section 1.03(b) of the City Charter,

E V EN TS
the sale, exchange, conveyance or lease of ten years or longer

(alienability) of City-owned property (not requiring voter approval or
otherwise addressed in the City Charter) requires approval of the Citys
Planning Board by a 4/7 vote and approval of the City Commission
by a 6/7 vote. The Citys Planning Board and the City Commission are
both composed of seven members.
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PRO G R A M S
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This proposal seeks to amend Section 1.03(b)(4) of the Citys Charter

by providing that the alienability of property owned by the Miami
Beach Redevelopment Agency (Agency) shall require approval by a
majority 4/7 vote of all members of the Planning Board and a 7/8
vote of the Agency. Prior to 2015, the Agency consisted of seven
members (the seven members of the City Commission). Effective in
2015, the Agency is comprised of eight members (the seven City
Commission members plus the Miami-Dade County Commission
member for District 5). The voting requirements for the alienability of
Agency-owned property would be comparable to voting requirements
for the alienability of City-owned property, except that the requisite
Agency vote would be 7/8, due to the fact that the Agency now has
eight members.
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Enmienda a la Seccin 1.03(b)(4) de la Carta Constitucional

para disponer la alienabilidad de los bienes inmuebles
propiedad de la Agencia de Reurbanizacin de Miami
Beach (la Agencia)
La Seccin 1.03(b)(4) de la Carta Constitucional exige que la venta,
permuta, traspaso o arrendamiento por un perodo de diez aos, o
ms, de bienes inmuebles propiedad de la Ciudad (que no requieran
la aprobacin de los electores o que no se mencionen de otro modo
en la Carta Constitucional de la Ciudad) cuenten con la aprobacin
de un voto de 4/7 de los miembros de la Junta de Planificacin y un
voto de 6/7 de los miembros de la Comisin de la Ciudad. Deber
enmendarse la Seccin 1.03(b)(4) de modo de exigir un voto de 4/7
de los miembros de la Junta de Planificacin y un voto de 7/8 de los
miembros de la Agencia de Reurbanizacin de Miami Beach para
aprobar la venta, permuta, traspaso o arrendamiento por un perodo
de diez aos, o ms, de los bienes inmuebles propiedad de
la Agencia?
Explicacin De acuerdo con la Seccin 1.03(b) de los
Estatutos de la Ciudad, la venta, intercambio, traspaso o alquiler,

por diez aos o ms (alienabilidad) de los activos que son de la
propiedad de la Ciudad (y que no requiere la aprobacin de los
votantes o que no se mencionen de otra manera en los Estatutos de la
Ciudad), s requiere la autorizacin de la Junta de Planificacin de la
Ciudad en una votacin de 4/7, y de la autorizacin de la Comisin
de la Ciudad por una votacin de 6/7. Tanto la Junta de Planificacin
de la Ciudad como la Comisin de la Ciudad estn integradas por
7 miembros.
Esta propuesta busca enmendar la Seccin 1.03(b)(4) de los Estatutos
de la Ciudad al proveer que la alienabilidad de los activos, propiedad
de la Agencia de Reurbanizacin de Miami Beach (la Agencia),
requerir del voto aprobatorio de la mayora de 4/7 de los miembros
de la Junta de Planificacin y el voto de 7/8 de los miembros de la
Agencia. Antes del 2015, la Agencia estaba constituda por siete
miembros (los 7 integrantes de la Comisin de la Ciudad). Con
vigencia en el ao 2015, la Agencia est constituda por 8 miembros
(los 7 integrantes de la Comisin, ms el miembro de la Comisin
del Condado de Miami-Dade por el Distrito 5). Los requerimientos
de votacin para la alienabilidad de los activos propiedad de la
Agencia, seran comparables a los requerimientos de votacin por la
alienabilidad de los activos propiedad de la Ciudad, excepto que la
votacin requerida de la Agencia sera 7/8, debido al hecho de que
la Agencia ahora tiene 8 miembros.
Pregunta de Boleta
1.0 Maximum FAR Increase for Residential and Hotel

Uses in the Ocean Terrace Overlay District
Shall the Floor Area Ratio (FAR), which regulates the overall
size of a building, for the Ocean Terrace Overlay District,
located between 73rd and 75th Streets, Collins Avenue, and
Ocean Terrace, and has underlying zoning designations of
Commercial District-2 (CD-2) and Mixed Use Entertainment
District (MXE), be increased from a maximum of 2.0 FAR to
a maximum of 3.0 FAR, which increased FAR shall be used only
for residential and hotel uses?
Explanation Pursuant to City Charter Section 1.03(c),
the City is required to hold an election and obtain a majority

vote of the electorate in order to allow any increase in the Floor
Area Ratio (FAR) of any property. The Citys Land Development
Regulations define Floor Area Ratio as the floor area of the
building or buildings on any lot divided by the area of the lot.
FAR allows the City to determine the maximum allowable size of
a building.
The ballot question above asks you to decide whether the
existing maximum 2.0 FAR for properties in the proposed
Ocean Terrace Overlay District (the District) should be
increased by 1.0 FAR, to a maximum FAR of 3.0 only for the
residential and hotel uses in the District. Commercial or retail
uses in the District would remain at the 2.0 FAR maximum.
If this ballot question is approved by a majority of the voters,
the City Commission would be allowed to adopt an ordinance
to create the District and increase the FAR for residential and
hotel uses within the District up to a maximum FAR of 3.0. If such
ordinance were adopted, property owners within the District
would be able to construct buildings for residential or hotel uses
at a maximum FAR of 3.0. This could result in the construction
of buildings with increased floor area than currently allowed for
residential and hotel units.
The District is proposed to be located between 73 and 75
streets, from Collins Avenue on the west to Ocean Terrace on the
east. The zoning map on the next page depicts the proposed
boundaries of the Ocean Terrace Overlay District and the
various surrounding zoning districts. The following color coding
is provided to assist in understanding the map:
The pink area is the Commercial District-2
(CD-2) zoning district.
The purple area is the Mixed use Entertainment
(MXE) zoning district.
The brown area is the Multifamily Residential-1
(RM-1) low intensity zoning district.
The yellow area is the Single Family Residential-4
(RS-4) zoning district.
The blue area is the Government Use
(GU) zoning district.
The red cross-hatched area and line, encircling the
MXE zoning district and that portion of the CD-2 zoning
district east of Collins Avenue between 75 and 73 streets,
outlines the boundaries of the proposed District.
1.0 Incremento Mximo del Coeficiente de Utilizacin

del Suelo para Usos Residenciales y Hoteleros en
el Distrito de Superposicin Ocean Terrace (Ocean
Terrace Overlay District)
Deber incrementarse el Coeficiente de Utilizacin del Suelo
(FAR, por sus siglas en ingls), el cual regula el tamao total
de un edificio, del Distrito de Superposicin Ocean Terrace
(Ocean Terrace Overlay District), ubicado entre las calles
73 y 75, Collins Avenue y Ocean Terrace, y que abarca las
zonas subyacentes designadas como Distrito Comercial-2
(CD-2) y Distrito de Entretenimiento de Uso Mixto (MXE),
de un mximo de FAR de 2.0 a un mximo de FAR de 3.0,
cuyo incremento en el FAR se utilizar solamente para usos
residenciales y hoteleros?
Explicacin De acuerdo con la Seccin 1.03(c) de
los Estatutos de la Ciudad, existe el requerimiento de que la

Ciudad lleve a cabo una eleccin y obtenga el voto mayoritario
del electorado para permitir el aumento del ndice de rea de
Superficie (FAR) de cualquier propiedad. Los Reglamentos de
la Ciudad para el Desarrollo de los Terrenos definen el ndice
de rea de Superficie como el rea de superficie del edificio
o edificios ubicados en cualquier lote, dividido entre el rea del
lote. El FAR permite que la Ciudad determine el mximo tamao
admisible de un edificio.
La pregunta de la boleta de votacin, ms arriba, le pide a
usted que decida si el FAR mximo existente de 2.0 para las
propiedades en el Distrito de Superposicin Ocean Terrace
(Ocean Terrace Overlay District) debera aumentarse en 1.0
FAR, hasta un FAR mximo de 3.0 slo para usos residenciales
y hoteleros en el Distrito. Los usos comerciales o minoristas en el
Distrito permaneceran en un FAR mximo de 2.0.
Si esta pregunta en la boleta de votacin resulta aprobada por
la mayora de los votantes, la Comisin de la Ciudad tendra
el permiso de adoptar una ordenanza para crear el Distrito y
aumentar el FAR para los usos residenciales y hoteleros dentro
del Distrito hasta un FAR mximo de 3.0. Si fuese adoptada
tal ordenanza, los propietarios dentro del Distrito tenderan
la posibilidad de construir edificios para usos residenciales
u hoteleros a un FAR mximo de 3.0. Esto podra dar como
resultado la construccin de edificios con un rea de superficie
ms grande que el rea actualmente permitida por unidades
residenciales y de hoteles.
Se ha propuesto la ubicacin del Distrito entre las calles 73 y
75, desde la Avenida Collins en el oeste hasta Ocean Terrace
en el este. El mapa de zonificacin, en la prxima pgina,
muestra los linderos del Distrito de Superposicin Ocean
Terrace y los distintos distritos de zonificacin circundantes. Se
provee la siguiente codificacin en colores para ayudar en la
comprensin del mapa:
El rea de color rosado es el distrito de zonificacin del
Distrito Comercial-2 (CD-2).
El rea de color prpura es el distrito de zonificacin
para uso de Entretenimiento Mixto (MXE).
El rea marrn es el distrito de zonificacin, de baja
intensidad, Residencial Multifamiliar -1 (RM-1).
El rea amarrilla es el distrito de zonificacin Residencial
Unifamiliar-4 (RS-4).
El rea azul es el distrito de zonificacin para Uso
Gubernamental (GU).
El rea roja reticulada y la lnea que rodea el distrito
de zonificacin MXE, as como la porcin del distrito de
zonificacin CD-2 al este de la Avenida Collins, entre la
calle 85 y la calle 73, esboza los lmites del
Distrito propuesto.
Continued on page 44
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Ballot
Question
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Ballot
Question
Pregunta de Boleta
Continued/Contina
Superposicin Ocean View

Mapa de Zonificacin
Amarillo: RS-4 Residencial Unifamiliar
MXE Uso de Entretenimiento Mixto
Marrn: RM-1 Residencial Multifamiliar, Intensidad baja
GU Uso Gubernamental
Rosado: CD-2 Comercial, Intensidad media
Miami Beach Early Voting

Voto Anticipado
October 19 November 1, 2015/19 de octubre al 1 de noviembre del 2015

Locations/Localizaciones:
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Miami Beach City Hall, First Floor Conference Room, 1700 Convention Center Drive
North Shore Branch Library, 7501 Collins Avenue
On Election Day, registered voters must vote at their designated precinct.
El da de elecciones, los votantes tienen que votar en su recinto designado.
www.miamidade.gov | 305.499.VOTE (8683)
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PRO G R A M S
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www.miamibeachfl.gov | 305.673.7411
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On the
Fast Track
The City of Miami Beach continues to deem that a premium transportation network is crucial to the success
and advancement of this vibrant community. Here is an update on a few transportation priorities on course.
La Ciudad de Miami Beach sigue considerando que contar con una red de transporte ptima es crucial para
el xito y el avance de esta vibrante comunidad. A continuacin las novedades sobre las prioridades de
transporte que estn en marcha.
Transportation Master Plan

The Miami Beach City Commission made a groundbreaking policy decision by approving a new
transportation mode hierarchy consisting of pedestrians as the highest priority, followed by bicyclists,
transit, and freight depending on the corridor, and private vehicles as the lowest priority. This will allow the
Transportation Master Plan team and city staff to align projects in accordance with the most efficient and
safe methods of transporting people. Some of the projects will include exclusive transit lanes, protected
bicycle lanes, and other methods to improve efficiency and safety of alternative methods of transportation.
Plan maestro de transporte La Comisin de la Ciudad de Miami Beach tom una decisin ejecutiva
pionera con la aprobacin de una nueva jerarqua de modos de transporte que consiste en que los
peatones tienen la mxima prioridad, seguidos de los ciclistas, transporte pblico y vehculos de carga,
dependiendo del corredor vial, y los vehculos privados tienen la prioridad ms baja. Esto permitir que el
equipo del Plan Maestro de Transporte y el personal de la ciudad armonicen proyectos de conformidad con
los mtodos ms eficientes y seguros para transportar personas. Algunos de los proyectos incluirn carriles
de trnsito exclusivos, carriles protegidos para ciclistas y otros mtodos para mejorar la eficiencia y la
seguridad de mtodos de transporte alternativos.
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A MAINLAND EXPRESS
BUS CONNECTOR
Miami Beach is currently studying the

possibility of implementing a short-term
enhanced bus service in advance of a
modern streetcar. The project would consist
of a direct connection between Downtown
Miami and South Beach with a fleet of
premium buses equipped with Wi-Fi and
trackers with a frequency of 5-10 minutes.
The proposed route would also take
advantage of dedicated transit lanes along
Washington Avenue and Fifth Street as
well as signal prioritization, queue jumpers
and other mobility improvements that could
expedite transit over vehicular traffic, thus
promoting the service and building the
ridership of the forthcoming rail project.
BEACH CORRIDOR
TRANSIT CONNECTION
Miami Beach recently issued a request for

qualifications for the preparation of an
environmental analysis for Miami Beach
transit projects, including the South Beach
component of the Beach Corridor Transit
Connection project. Previously, the City
Commission had passed a resolution
expressing support for expediting the Miami
Beach component of the Beach Corridor
Transit Connection Project (modern streetcar)
and directed the administration to work with
local transportation partners (i.e. Miami-Dade
Metropolitan Planning Organization, Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT), and
Miami-Dade Transit) to expedite the South
Beach component.
This is currently in the planning stage and

city officials are having conversations with
Miami-Dade Transit for support. If approved
by Miami-Dade County, the project could be
implemented as early as fall 2016.
The projected period for the entire modern

streetcar project connecting Miami Beach
with Downtown Miami is 10 years. The
Miami Beach portion could potentially be
expedited for implementation within six years.
Conexin expresa por bus en tierra

firme Actualmente Miami Beach est
estudiando la posibilidad de implementar
un servicio ampliado de autobuses en el
corto plazo en anticipacin a un tranva
moderno. El proyecto consistira de una
conexin directa entre Downtown Miami y
South Beach con una flotilla de autobuses
de calidad superior equipados con Wi-Fi
y rastreadores, con una frecuencia de 5
a 10 minutos. La ruta propuesta tambin
aprovechara los carriles de trnsito
dedicados de Washington Avenue y Fifth
Street, as como una sealizacin de
prioridades, controladores de colas y otras
mejoras de la movilidad que podran agilizar
el trnsito con respecto al trfico en vehculos
particulares, lo que fomentara el servicio
y aumentara el volumen de recorridos del
venidero proyecto de trenes.
Conexin de trnsito del corredor

costero Recientemente Miami Beach emiti
una solicitud de calificaciones o credenciales
(RFQ, en ingls) para la preparacin de
anlisis ambientales para proyectos de
trnsito de Miami Beach, entre los que se
incluye el componente de South Beach del
proyecto de conexin de trnsito del corredor
costero (Beach Corridor Transit Connection
Project). Anteriormente, la Comisin de la
Ciudad haba aprobado una resolucin
en la que expresaba su apoyo para la
agilizacin del componente de Miami Beach
de dicho proyecto (tranva moderno) y gir
instrucciones para que la administracin
trabajara con socios de transporte locales
(es decir, Miami-Dade Metropolitan Planning
Organization, Florida Department of
Transportation (FDOT), y Miami-Dade Transit)
para agilizar el componente de South Beach
del proyecto.
Se encuentra en este momento en fase de

planificacin y los funcionarios municipales
estn en conversacin con Miami-Dade
Transit para obtener su respaldo. De lograr
la aprobacin del Condado de Miami-Dade,
el proyecto podra ejecutarse en el otoo
de 2016.
El lapso previsto para la totalidad del

proyecto de un tranva que conecte a Miami
Beach con Downtown Miami es de 10 aos.
La porcin de Miami Beach potencialmente
podra agilizarse para ser ejecutada en un
lapso de seis (6) aos.
CITYWIDE TROLLEYS
The City Commission approved the

expansion of the existing trolley service.
Given the tremendous success of the North
Beach Trolley, a citywide transit network that
includes trolley routes in Middle Beach and
South Beach should be implemented by fall
2016. Two Middle Beach Trolley routes have
been approved by the Miami-Dade Board
of County Commissioners, while the South
Beach Trolley route is still in the workings
with Miami-Dade Transit.
The Alton-West Loop Trolley service will
eventually cease operations at the end of this
year as FDOTs construction comes to
a close.
The new trolley routes would provide local
residents, employees and tourists with an
opportunity to travel everywhere locally. The
ultimate goal of the system is to draw the
attention of non-transit users, promoting a
shift in mode from single occupancy vehicle
to trolleys, which is already happening in
North Beach where the existing trolley route
is carrying nearly 2,500 passengers per day.
Tranvas por toda la ciudad La
Comisin de la Ciudad aprob la ampliacin
del servicio de tranva existente. Dado el
xito rotundo del tranva de North Beach,
est previsto implementar una red de trnsito
en toda la ciudad que incluya rutas de
tranva en Middle Beach y South Beach para
el prximo otoo de 2016. Actualmente,
dos rutas de Middle Beach estn en espera
de aprobacin de la Junta de Comisionados
del Condado de Miami-Dade mientras que
la ruta de South Beach sigue en trmite con
Miami-Dade Transit.
El servicio de tranva de Alton-West Loop
suspender su operacin al fin de este
ao cuando se concluyan las obras de
construccin del Departamento de Transporte
de Florida (FDOT).
Las nuevas rutas de tranva ofreceran a
los residentes, empleados y turistas una
oportunidad de desplazarse a cualquier
lugar localmente. La meta principal del
sistema es captar la atencin de las personas
que no usan transporte pblico, para
propiciar un cambio en el uso de vehculos
de ocupacin individual a tranvas, lo que
ya est ocurriendo en North Beach, donde
la ruta de tranva existente ya transporta casi
2,500 pasajeros diariamente.
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BEACH IN BLOOM
GREEN
SKYLINES
By Yanira Pineda
ts a 90 degree, sunny, clear day in Miami Beach, and you are sitting
on a chair surrounded by lush vegetation and the salty ocean breeze.
For a moment, you forget that you are not at a park or in a backyard,
rather you are relishing in the scenery of a garden that sits atop a
building above the pavement, sidewalks and the crowds of people
milling through the streets.
This type of garden is best known as a green roof. It is a structure that
includes a layer of vegetation over the traditional roofing system. Green
roofs can serve as an alternative to the more common bare or blackpainted asphalt-type roofs. They are normally composed of layers of a
contemporary green roof system that can include plants, a landscape
or filter cloth to contain the roots. It can also contain a specialized
drainage layer, a waterproofing or roofing membrane, and then finally,
the roof structure.
Aside from the aesthetic and social components, green roofs provide
many benefits, noted Sustainability Specialist Flavia Tonioli, City
of Miami Beach. Air quality is significantly improved through the
reduction of carbon dioxide, pollutants and other greenhouse gases.
Just as important, storm water runoff is also reduced.
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This green building practice helps mitigate the heat island effect at a
community level and reduces overall building temperatures by lowering
energy consumption. Additionally, green roofs aid with minimizing
urban noise pollution, and for those with green thumbs, they can also
serve as a great opportunity for urban agriculture.
The City of Miami Beach encourages all property owners to consider
implementing green roofs where possible. In addition to providing all of
the aforementioned benefits, green roofs can earn points toward LEED
(Leadership Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The amount
of credits that can be earned is based on different components as not
all green roof projects are created equal.
If you want to experience a green roof first-hand, we recommend
visiting the rooftop garden designed by Raymond Jungles at the
New World Center. Weekly tours of Frank Gehrys only Florida
commissioned building are available for $5. Dates and times vary. Visit
www.nws.edu/tours for details.
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New World Center
Horizonte verde Es un da de 90, soleado y despejado en

Miami Beach; usted se sienta en una silla rodeado de vegetacin
y exuberante brisa marina salada. Momentneamente se olvida
de que no est en un parque ni en un patio trasero, sino que est
regocijndose con el paisaje de un jardn ubicado en lo alto de
un edificio encima del pavimento, las aceras y las multitudes que
pululan por las calles.
Esta prctica de construccin verde permite aliviar el efecto de

isla de calor a nivel de la comunidad y reduce la temperatura
general de los edificios al disminuir el consumo de energa.
Adicionalmente, los techos verdes contribuyen a minimizar
la contaminacin snica urbana, y para los aficionados a la
jardinera, tambin ofrecen una magnfica oportunidad para la
agricultura urbana.
A este tipo de jardn suele drsele el nombre de techo o azotea

verde. Es una estructura que incluye una capa de vegetacin sobre
un sistema de techo tradicional. Los techos verdes pueden servir
como una alternativa para los techos de asfalto ms comunes
sin acabado o pintados de negro. Normalmente se componen
de capas de un sistema contemporneo techo verde que puede
incluir plantas, paisajismo o tela filtrante que contiene las races.
Tambin puede contar con una capa de drenaje especializado, una
membrana impermeable y finalmente la estructura del techo.
La Ciudad de Miami Beach exhorta a todos los propietarios

a que consideren la opcin de instalar techos verdes, de ser
posible. Adems de todos los beneficios ya mencionados, con
techos verdes se pueden obtener puntos para la certificacin de
liderazgo de diseo energtico y ambiental (Leadership Energy and
Environmental Design, LEED). La cantidad de crditos que pueden
obtenerse se basa en los distintos componentes ya que no todos los
proyectos de techos verdes son creados de igual manera.
Adems de los componentes estticos y sociales, los techos verdes

ofrecen muchas ventajas, asever Flavia Tonioli, Especialista en
Sustentabilidad de la Ciudad de Miami Beach. La calidad del aire
mejora considerablemente gracias a la reduccin del dixido de
carbono, contaminantes y otros gases de invernadero. Y lo que es
igualmente importante, tambin se reducen las escorrentas.
Si desea tener una experiencia directa con un techo verde, le

recomendamos visitar el jardn del techo del New World Center.
Se ofrecen visitas guiadas semanales (Frank Gehrys only Florida
commission) por $5. Hay distintos horarios y fechas. Visite www.
nws.edu/tours para conocer ms detalles.
Questions regarding green roofs can be directed to the Environment and Sustainability division at 305.673.7010.
Las preguntas concernientes a los techos verdes pueden dirigirse a la divisin de Medio Ambiente y Sustentabilidad
(Environment and Sustainability) a travs del 305.673.7010.
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SINCE YOU ASKED
SEND YOUR
QUESTIONS
I went to remove a tree and my neighbor told
me that I needed a permit. Is this true?
A tree work permit is required for the removal or relocation of trees,
except for trees determined to be exempt per city code. In order to remove
or relocate trees, the removal must be justified, and either relocation or
replacement of trees must take place.
In June, the City of Miami Beach received an exemption from MiamiDade County to officially take over permit issuance for all tree and palm
removals within city limits. The Tree Preservation Program was subsequently
created to manage the permitting process, conduct tree related inspections,
designate heritage trees, issue tree removal and or relocation permits,
pursue enforcement action for tree related violations and respond to requests
pertaining to tree or palm removals.
A city tree permit form can be downloaded from the citys Greenspace
Management Division/Urban Forestry webpage or picked up in person at
the Public Works Department front desk counter (fourth floor of City Hall).
Completed tree permit should be mailed or hand delivered to the Public
Works Department front desk.
Plan review costs on voluntary applications range from $184 $228, and
site inspections are $88 plus $24 per tree. For after-the-fact tree removal/
relocation permits, the plan review costs, inspection costs and the per tree(s)
fee are doubled. If an application is denied, an appeal can be made to the
citys director of Public Works.
Greenspace Management Division/Urban
Forestry Webpage
Pgina web de la Divisin de Administracin
de reas Verdes/ Silvicultura Urbana
How can I find out what beach conditions are

on a particular day?
Miami Beach Ocean Rescue has a dedicated beach conditions weather
hotline. People can call the hotline at 305.673.7714 to hear a recorded
message that provides new weather and beach conditions daily.
The hotline provides information on tide conditions, water temperature,
high and low air temperature and details of the colored flag warnings. The
hotline is updated daily at 8 a.m. and a live representative is available
seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The message also reminds callers to enjoy the scene and keep our
beaches clean.
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mbmagazine@miamibeachfl.gov
Iba a sacar un rbol y mi vecino me dijo que necesitaba un

permiso para hacerlo. Es cierto?
Se necesita un permiso de trabajo para la eliminacin o reubicacin de
rboles, salvo en caso de rboles considerados exentos segn el cdigo
municipal. A fin de eliminar o reubicar rboles, la extraccin debe estar
justificada, y los rboles deben ser reubicados o reemplazados.
En junio, la Ciudad de Miami Beach recibi una exencin del Condado
de Miami-Dade para asumir oficialmente la emisin de permisos para
la extraccin de rboles y palmeras dentro de los lmites de la ciudad.
Como consecuencia de esto, se cre el Programa de Preservacin de
rboles con la finalidad de administrar el proceso de permisos, realizar
inspecciones de los rboles relacionados, declarar rboles patrimoniales,
emitir permisos para la eliminacin o reubicacin de rboles, ejecutar
medidas de cumplimiento para violaciones de disposiciones relativas a
los rboles y responder las solicitudes concernientes a la extraccin de
rboles y palmeras.
Se puede descargar un formulario de permiso para rboles en la pgina
web de la Divisin de Administracin de reas Verdes/ Silvicultura
Urbana o conseguirlo personalmente en la recepcin del Departamento
de Obras Pblicas (City Hall, cuarto piso). El formulario completado
deber enviarse por correo o entregarse en persona en la recepcin del
Departamento de Obras Pblicas.
El costo de evaluacin de planes en solicitudes voluntarias oscila entre
$184 y $228, y las inspecciones en sitio cuestan $88 ms $24 por cada
rbol. Los cargos para permisos de eliminacin/reubicacin de rboles,
costo de evaluacin de planes, costos de inspeccin y cargo por cada
rbol se duplican cuando el hecho ya ha ocurrido. Si la solicitud es
rechazada, se puede presentar una apelacin ante el director de Obras
Pblicas de la ciudad.
Cmo puedo informarme sobre la condicin de las playas
en un da determinado?
Rescate Ocenico (Ocean Rescue) de Miami Beach tiene una lnea
directa dedicada para informar sobre las condiciones de las playas. Se
puede llamar a la lnea directa 305.673.7714 para escuchar un mensaje
grabado con informacin diaria sobre las condiciones meteorolgicas y
las condiciones de las playas.
La lnea directa ofrece informacin sobre las condiciones de las
mareas, temperatura del agua, temperatura mxima y mnima del aire y
detalles de las advertencias con banderillas de colores. La lnea directa
se actualiza diariamente a las 8 a.m. y un representante en vivo est
disponible los siete das de la semana entre 9 a.m. y 5 p.m.
El mensaje tambin recuerda a las personas que llaman que disfruten el
paisaje y mantengan limpias las playas.
Fourth Wednesday
of the Month*
5pm 10pm
*Except Christmas Day
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Luis Amaro
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COLUMN
Rockin &
ROWING
By Melissa Berthier
n September 11, 2009, Sergeant Helman

Roman was injured in Afghanistan when a
bomb exploded under the armored vehicle he
was commanding shattering his legs from the knees
down. He spent nearly two years at Walter Reed Army
Medical Center and another two years learning how
to walk again. Roman, who admittedly suffers from
PTSD, was determined to make life normal again.
That determination was discovered on Miami Beachs
waterways with the help of the Shane Rowing Center
in North Beach.
Rowing gives us the opportunity to get out of our
house, especially veterans like me, said Roman. In a
way, it gives us purpose.
He is one of 10 regular rowers participating in the
Shanes para-rowing program.
This Miami Beach facility is one of the premiere
rowing centers in the nation, attracting people from
across the globe and filling nearly six thousand hotel
rooms every year. The center serves as a winter
training site for dozens of northeastern schools
including Harvard and the U.S. Naval Academy,
along with the U.S. National Rowing Team. It is also
home to the rowing teams at the universities of Miami
and Barry, the latter crew winning the Division II
national championship.
Additionally, the facility is the only sanctioned
rowing Paralympic Sport Club by the U.S. Olympics
Committee in the State of Florida.
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TICKET TO ROW
Ronald W. Shane Center
6500 Indian Creek Drive
305.861.8876
www.rowmiamibeach.com
The para-rowing program is free and accepts anyone with a disability.
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HEALTH
NEXT GENERATION
& WELLNESS
Helman Roman
Daviana Campbell, Aramis Amaro, Helman Roman,

Bob Wright, Jerrod Kerr, Luis Amaro
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COLUMN
Ive never sat in one of those boats. Ive never rowed,
said founder Dr. Ronald W. Shane. Our primary incentive
is to give back to the community.
Yet, it was Shanes foresight over two decades ago that has
so many people of all ages and abilities enjoying the sport
of rowing today.
This non-for-profit rowing center, conceived in 1992,
currently attracts 250 members yearly and 150 juniors,
mostly from Nautilus Middle School and Miami Beach
Senior High.
Its been a life-changing experience for me mentally and
physically, said wheelchair bound para-rower Luis Amaro.
It has also helped my son get involved in the junior
rowing program.
Before discovering rowing, neither imagined they would
share a sport due to Amaros disability. But this summer, he
and his son had their first double race.
We came in dead last, but thats not the point, joked
Amaro. Its about a shared experience.
Both Roman and Amaro have qualified to be on the U.S.
national para-rowing team and are contenders to represent
the United States in the 2016 Rio Di Janeiro Paralympics.
The guys at Shane have a military fervor to our practices,
says Roman. Its a short distance between now and the
April tryouts. Were in it to win.
Centro hace avanzar un deporte paraolmpico El
11 de septiembre de 2009, el sargento Helman Roman
result herido en Afganistn cuando estall una bomba
debajo del vehculo blindado que l comandaba; sus
piernas quedaron destrozadas de las rodillas hacia abajo.
Pas casi dos aos internado en el Walter Reed Army
Medical Center y otros dos aos aprendiendo a caminar
otra vez. Roman, que indudablemente padece de sndrome
de estrs post-traumtico (PTSD, en ingls), estaba decidido
a recobrar la normalidad en su vida.
Esa determinacin qued al descubierto en las vas
acuticas de Miami Beach con la ayuda del centro de remo
Shane Rowing Center de North Beach.
El remo nos da la oportunidad de salir de la casa,
especialmente a los veteranos como yo, comenta Roman.
En cierto sentido, nos da un propsito.
Es uno de los 10 remeros regulares que participan en el
programa de remo adaptado de Shane.
Este centro de Miami Beach y sede de la Escuela para
Remo Adaptado (SOAR, por sus siglas en ingls), es uno
de los principales centros de remo del pas y atrae gente
de todo el mundo y genera ocupacin para casi seis mil

habitaciones de hotel cada ao. El centro funciona como
sede de entrenamiento en invierno para docenas de
escuelas del noreste, entre ellas Harvard y la Academia
Naval de EE.UU., adems de la seleccin estadounidense
de remo. Tambin es sede de equipos de remo de las
universidades de Miami y Barry, este ltimo equipo gan el
campeonato nacional de la Divisin 2.
Adicionalmente, el Shane Rowing Club es el nico club
deportivo con aprobacin paraolmpica del Comit
Olmpico de EE.UU. en el estado de Florida.
Nunca me he sentado en uno de esos botes. Nunca
he remado, expres su fundador, el Dr. Ronald W.
Shane. Nuestro incentivo primordial es retribuirle a la
comunidad.
Sin embargo, fue la visin de Shane hace ms de dos
dcadas lo que ha hecho posible que muchas personas de
todas las edades y habilidades disfruten el deporte de remo
hoy en da.
Este centro de remo sin fines de lucro, concebido en 1992,
actualmente atrae a 250 miembros anualmente y 150
jvenes, en su mayora de la escuela intermedia Nautilus
Middle School y la secundaria Miami Beach Senior High.
Esta experiencia me ha cambiado la vida, en lo mental y
lo fsico, afirm Luis Amaro, remero paralmpico confinado
a una silla de ruedas. Tambin ha ayudado a mi hijo a
entrar al programa de remo juvenil.
Antes de descubrir el remo, ninguno se imaginaba que
compartiran un deporte debido a la discapacidad de
Amaro. Pero este verano, l y su hijo tuvieron su primera
competencia de dobles.
Llegamos en ltimo lugar, medio muertos, pero ese no es el
punto, brome Amaro. Se trata de compartir
la experiencia.
Tanto Roman como Amaro han calificado para integrar la
seleccin nacional estadounidense de remo adaptado y son
contrincantes para representar a los Estados Unidos en los
Juegos Paraolmpicos de Ro de Janeiro 2016.
Los amigos de Shane tienen un fervor militar con nuestras
prcticas, expresa Roman. Queda una distancia corta
entre el momento actual y las eliminatorias de abril. Nuestra
meta es ganar.
Pase al xito
Ronald W. Shane Center
6500 Indian Creek Drive
305.861.8876
www.rowmiamibeach.com
El programa de remo adaptado es gratuito y acepta
a cualquier persona con discapacidad.
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info@boucherbrothers.com
www.boucherbrothers.com
1451 Ocean Drive, Suite 205
Miami Beach, FL 33139
HAPPIER
CONTACT US: (305) 535-8177
ACTIVITIES
Sunlight boosts
serotonin which
gives you more
energy and
makes you feel
happy
REASONS
Over 20 leisure and teambuilding activities to choose

from; including volleyball,
beach Olympics, water
sports and beach rentals
to take YOUR GROUP
TO T H E B E AC H
CAMARADERIE
REDUCE STRESS
Spending time together builds mutual

trust, friendship, and relationships
The seaside environment reduces stress
leaving you feeling very relaxed
A 2.6-acre subtropical oasis of owering trees, orchids and more than

60 palm species. Explore the Japanese, native and edible gardens,
relax by the fountains and ponds, and play on the Great Lawn.
Become a garden member to enjoy benets including reciprocal

admission privileges at nearly 300 other botanical gardens, complimentary
magazine subscriptions, and discounts on plants, gifts and events.
The garden presents free performances and programs

each month. Visit mbgarden.org for a complete list of upcoming events.
10/31: Family Halloween Party 11/19: Picnic on the Patio
11/22: Botanical Bazaar 2nd Saturday Garden Seminars
2000 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139

305.673.7256 mbgarden.org
Open 9-5, Tuesday-Sunday Free admission
SENIOR SCENE
ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

ANNUAL MEDICARE AND MEDICAID ENROLLMENT OPENS
By Melissa Berthier
El lado positivo Pasearse por la infinidad
de opciones ofrecidas en los planes de
Medicare y Medicaid puede ser abrumador.
Con cientos de plizas para escoger,
la Ciudad de Miami Beach entiende la
necesidad de que los residentes reciban
apoyo gratuito, objetivo y confidencial para
identificar el mejor plan para ellos.
Ya que el perodo de inscripcin abierta
comienza el 15 de octubre, la ciudad
se ha asociado con Alliance for Aging
(organizacin para asuntos de la tercera
edad) y su programa sobre seguros mdicos
(Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders,
o SHINE) a fin de cubrir esa necesidad para
cada individuo.
avigating the myriad of options offered in Medicare

and Medicaid plans can be daunting. With hundreds of
policies available, the City of Miami Beach understands
the need for residents to have free, unbiased and confidential
support for deciphering their best plan.
As open enrollment begins on October 15, the citys Office of
Community Services has partnered with the Alliance for Aging
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) to meet that
need for each individual.
We have specially trained volunteers that can assist you with
your Medicare, Medicaid and health insurance questions by
providing free, one-on-one counseling and information, said
SHINE Liaison Kathy Sarmiento, Alliance for Aging. We also
assist those under 65 years old and disabled.
SHINE offers counseling over the telephone and in-person
guidance by appointment at the Miami Beach Office of
Community Services.
Their services were a God-send, said Miami Beach resident
Patricia Iglesias. I have spent most of my life with health care
plans that have been spoon-fed by my employers and it was
dizzying to understand my Medicare options when I turned 65.
The SHINE representative helped me choose a plan that meets
my needs without overpaying.
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Contamos con voluntarios entrenados

especialmente que responden sus preguntas
sobre Medicare, Medicaid y el seguro
mdico mediante asesora e informacin
gratuita e individualizada, expres Kathy
Sarmiento, encargada de enlace de SHINE
para Alliance for Aging. Igualmente ayudamos a aquellas
personas menores de 65 aos y discapacitadas.
SHINE ofrece asesora por telfono y en persona mediante
citas en la Oficina de Servicios Comunitarios de Miami Beach.
Sus servicios fueron una bendicin del cielo, afirm la
residente de Miami Beach Patricia Iglesias. He pasado la
mayor parte de mi vida con planes de cuidado de la salud
que han sido impuestos por mis empleadores y me result
abrumador tratar de entender mis opciones de Medicare
cuando cumpl 65 aos. El representante de SHINE me ayud
a escoger un plan que se ajusta a mis necesidades, sin pagar
de ms.
IMPORTANT OPEN ENROLLMENT DATES
October 15 December 7, 2015

Coverage begins January 1, 2016
Fechas importantes de inscripcin abierta
15 de octubre 7 de diciembre de 2015
La cobertura entra en vigencia el 1 de enero de 2016
Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Monday Friday | 9AM 5PM
English: 305.670.6500, Ext 11256 | Spanish: Ext 11276
Office of Community Services | 555 17 Street
Alliance for Aging, Inc.
Lunes a viernes | 9AM 5PM
En ingls: 305.670.6500, Ext 11256 | En espaol: Ext 11276
Oficina de Servicios Comunitarios | 555 17 Street
COLUMN
INTERESTED IN
BECOMING A
SHINE
VOLUNTEER?
The organization teaches you everything you need to know.
For details on volunteer requirements, contact Kathy
Sarmiento at sarmientok@allianceforaging.org or
305.670.6500 Ext.11270
Le interesa convertirse en voluntario de SHINE? La
organizacin le ensear todo lo que usted necesita saber.
Para conocer ms detalles sobre los requisitos para ser
voluntario, comunquese con Kathy Sarmiento a travs de
sarmientok@allianceforaging.org o por el 305.670.6500
Ext.11270
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RECREATION REVIEW
MOVE
TO THE
BEAT
with Miami Beach

Parks and Recreation
wants to get you on your feet and

moving with a variety of dance classes
for all ages and abilities this fall. Studies

have shown that dancing can produce a
fantastic mind-body workout that helps with
weight loss, flexibility, stress reduction,
memory improvement and cognitive
functioning. Whether its ballet shoes,
colorful tutus or a dance aerobic workout
to the tune of todays Latin hits, Parks &
Recreation has you covered.
El Departamento de Parques y Recreo te
quiere en pie y que te muevas con una
variedad de clases de baile para todas
las edades y habilidades este otoo. Los
estudios han demostrado que la danza
puede ser un fantstico ejercicio para la
mente y el cuerpo que le ayudar a perder
peso, a ganar flexibilidad, reducir el
estrs, mejorar la memoria y las funciones
cognitivas. Ya sean los zapatos de ballet,
los tuts coloridos o una rutina de baile
aerbicos latino de hoy, Parques y Recreo
tiene todo lo que necesitas.
YOUTH DANCE
PARKS & RECREATION
he Parks & Recreation Department
BALLET / JAZZ
PreBallet/Tap/Jazz Combo Beginners
Saturdays 8:30AM 10AM
Ages 5 & Under
$132 residents / $176 non-residents
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo Beginners
Saturdays 10AM 11:30AM
Ages 6 9
Contemporary for Beginners
Saturdays 11:30AM 12PM
Ages 6 9
2015 fall series
September 12, 19 & 26
October 10, 17, 24 & 31
November 7
2015 2016 winter series
November 14, 21
December 5, 12 & 19
January 9, 16 & 23
2016 spring series
January 30
February 6, 13, 20 & 27
March 5, 12 & 19
North Shore Park Youth Center
501 72 Street 305.861.3616
Instructor: Kristine Rodriguez
miamibeachparks.com
ADULTS DANCE
A fusion of Latin and international music that
creates a dynamic, exciting, and effective
fitness system. Zumba combines dance and
aerobic elements choreographed to a variety
of music such as samba, salsa, merengue,
cumbia, mambo, flamenco and bollywood.
Monday, Thursday & Friday
6:30PM 7:30PM
Saturday
9:30AM 10:30AM
North Shore Park Youth Center
501 72 Street 305.861.3616
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30AM 10:30AM
Scott Rakow Youth Center
2700 Sheridan Avenue 305.673.7767
Per class fee:
$5 resident / $8 non-resident
Ages 14+
Instructor: Fernando Garcia
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RECREATION REVIEW
80s FAMILY NIGHT

Summer campers had the opportunity to
bring their families to camp for an
afternoon of family fun.
POP UP
RECREATION
Our Miami Beach seniors relived the

1980s with a karaoke night.
80s SENIOR KARAOKE
Parks & Recreation

staff visited the
City Managers office
to bring fun to their
workplace.
POP UP RECREATION
Parks & Recreation staff visited the
Budget Department to bring fun
to their workplace.
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PARKS & RECREATION
80s ZUMBATHON
Everyone had a chance to come decked out in their best
80s gear and show their moves at the 80s Zumbathon.
Parks & Recreation
MONTH
his July, the National Recreation

and Park Association (NRPA)
celebrated 30 years of the
enduring importance of parks and
recreation for the world.
Miami Beach joined in the celebration
and flashed back to the 80s as they
recognized its many years of fun.
If you didnt have a chance to
celebrate with us, dont worry, weve
got you covered. We invite to come
out and enjoy all the benefits parks
and recreation can bring to you and
your family.
Remember, the fun is year-round!
En julio, la Asociacin Nacional de
Parques y Recreo (NRPA) celebr 30
aos sobre la importancia perdurable
de parques y recreo para el mundo.
Miami Beach se uni a la celebracin
con el tema de la dcada de los 80,
reconociendo sus muchos aos
de diversin.
Si usted no pudo celebrar con
nosotros, no se preocupe, tenemos
lo que necesita. Le invitamos a venir
y disfrutar de todos los beneficios
parques y recreo puede aportar a
usted y su familia.
Recuerde, la diversin es todo el ao!
miamibeachparks.com
80s SENIOR
KARAOKE
DOGGIE LUAU
Our furry friends had a frolicking good time
at Washington Dog Park.
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Park
RECREATION REVIEW
IMPROVEMENTS
By Jackie Gonzalez
aking Miami Beach a great place for

outdoor recreational activities is an important
component to better serve our community.
The city is committed to provide residents with quality
programs and well-maintained public parks.
This summer, Tatum Park playground was replaced
with new play equipment, a shade structure and safety
surfacing. The project was made possible thanks to the
Community Development Block Grant funding.
Stillwater Park playground also received a facelift.
The park was completely renovated with new play
equipment and surfacing. Other upgrades included
new picnic tables, water fountains and a fresh coat of
paint to the building.
In the South, Palm Island Park open greenspace had a
sod replacement. A drinking fountain was installed, the
picnic pavilion was painted, the basketball backboards
and rims were replaced and new landscaping was
added along with park sign refurbishment. Future
renovations are in place for the park.
Recent park improvements continue to improve the
quality of life of our children and provide families with
a safe playing environment.
Mejoras a los parques Hacer de Miami Beach
un buen lugar para actividades de recreo al aire libre
es un componente importante para servir mejor a
nuestra comunidad. La ciudad se ha comprometido
a proporcionar a los residentes con programas de
calidad y parques pblicos en buen estado.
Este verano, el parque Tatum fue reemplazado con
un nuevo equipo de juegos, una estructura de sombra
y una superficie segura. El proyecto ha sido posible
gracias a los fondos por parte de la donacin del
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
El parque Stillwater tambin recibi un lavado de
cara. El parque fue completamente renovado con
nuevos equipos de juego y superficies. Otras mejoras
incluyen nuevas mesas de picnic, bebederos de agua
y una nueva mano de pintura para el edificio.
En el Sur, el area verde del parque Palm Island tuvo
un reemplazo del csped. Se instal una fuente de
agua potable, el pabelln de picnic fue pintado,
los tableros de baloncestos fueron reemplazados,
se aadi en nuevo jardn y se renov el letrero del
parque. Renovaciones futuras estn en planes para
este parque.
Stillwater Park playground ribbon-cutting
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Las recientes renovaciones a los parques continuan

mejorando la calidad de vida de nuestros nios y
proporcionando a las familias un ambiente seguro
para jugar.
Safe Night of Fright

October 30 6:30PM
North Shore Park, 501 72 Street
PARKS & RECREATION
Halloween
9:30PM
Ghouls and goblins are invited to enjoy a safe night of fright to include
a movie in the park, food trucks and fun. /Todos los fantasmitas estn
invitados a una noche segura de miedo incluyendo una pelcula en
el parque, camiones de comida y diversin.
Halloween Happenings
October 31 4PM 8PM
Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Avenue
Carnival games, treats, costumes, tot street. And new this year,
The Maze of Illusions for older children. Wrist bands for rides
& carnival games $5 (cash). Free admission, refreshments for sale.
Juegos de carnaval, dulces, disfraces, calle tot. Y nuevo este ao,
El Laberinto de Ilusiones para nios mayores. Juegos a la venta
$5 (efectivo). La entrada es gratis, comida a la venta.
Winter
Wonderland
December 11 6PM
9PM
North Shore Park, 501 72 Street
Snow village with over 50 tons of snow, visits by Mr. & Mrs.
Claus, rides, games and music. Free admission. Carnival rides
and refreshments for sale. /Aldea con ms de 50 toneladas de
nieve, visita de Santa Claus y la seora Claus, juegos y msica.
Entrada gratis. Los juegos y la comida estarn a la venta.
MOVIE
in the PARK
January 8
Scott Rakow Youth Center, 2700 Sheridan Avenue
Call 305.673.7730 for movie showing, times and activities.

Llame al 305.673.7730 para la pelcula que se estar
presentando, el horario y actividades.
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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THIS

ROAD RAISE TAKES OVER NEIGHBORHOODS

MB magazine | Fall 2015

CITY MANAGERS MESSAGE

Our strong financial health remains intact with

Me enorgullece compartir con ustedes el hecho de que aunque el valor

efficiencies and various enhancements that address strategic priorities

acelerada de bombas para las aguas pluviales en toda la ciudad.

in public safety, transportation and storm water infrastructure.

Hasta la fecha tenemos en operacin 25 de estos sistemas. Y gracias

In our fight against the rising tides, we continue the aggressive

a la ingeniosa ingeniera, tenemos un resultado de notable mejora

La ciudad est en la etapa final para culminar el plan maestro de

encourage you to read more about our pumps added environmental

transporte, el cual abarca mejorar la conectividad mediante opciones

perk on page 16.

de trnsito masivo y aumentar el volumen de peatones y ciclistas.

The city is at the tail-end of finalizing the transportation master plan,

Una red de transporte de calidad superior es fundamental para la

and the city is gaining momentum on several mobility initiatives. Our

Se acerca la temporada de elecciones y hemos incluido una gua para

Getting Around column on page 44 provides additional details.

el elector que explica las dos preguntas de la boleta de votacin y sus

Election season is around the corner and we have included a

correspondientes explicaciones que aparecern en la boleta del 3 de

En la columna Meet Your Team de este nmero, encontrarn un breve

time to voice your opinion.

resumen acerca de la mujer que lidera el proyecto de alto perfil de

renovacin y ampliacin del Centro de Convenciones de Miami

Safe Haven One Book, One City Veterans Day Parade

Convention Center Project Director Maria Hernandez

Cultural Corner Esquina cultural

Meet Your Team Conozca a su equipo

SPECIAL PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR

New Exhibits at Wolfsonian-FIU

20 Green Matters Conciencia verde

Recycling Dos & Donts

Cooking with Fire Cocinando con fuego

Candle with Care Shepherds Pie

Planned Progress Progreso planificado

All Ready Todos listos

What to Know When Calling 911

Safety First Seguridad primero

Next Generation La prxima generacin

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Spanish Language Immersion

TAP INTO FREE, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH APPS

From finding a parking spot or playground to reporting potholes or

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MB magazine | Fall 2015

LETS TALK TRASH

THE SCIENCE OF BEACH

Your Space Su espacio

46 Getting Around Movindose

Beach in Bloom Playa floreciente

Since You Asked Usted pregunt

Health & Wellness Salud y bienestar

Senior Scene Escena para mayores

Recreation Review Informacin de recreo

Tree Permits Ocean Rescue Hotline