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CITY MANAGERS MESSAGE

CARTA DEL ADMINISTRADOR
Every year has its challenges and rewards,
yet I am very proud of the citys many
accomplishments in 2014. We entered last fall
with international eyes upon us as we tested
our newly installed storm water pump stations
Jimmy L. Morales
during Miami Beachs highest tides of the

year. In the past, waters have inundated our streets and flooded our
businesses, but last October we watched and cheered as our streets
remained dry. We will continue to aggressively install more pump
Cada ao viene cargado de sus desafos y sus recompensas y me

enorgullece mucho los numerosos logros de la ciudad en 2014.
Iniciamos el otoo pasado con la mirada internacional puesta
en nosotros cuando pusimos a prueba nuestras recin instaladas
estaciones de bombeo de aguas pluviales durante las mareas ms
altas del ao en Miami Beach. En el pasado, las aguas haban
inundado nuestras calles y nuestros negocios, pero el pasado octubre
observamos y celebramos cuando nuestras calles permanecieron secas.
Con mucho empeo seguiremos instalando ms estaciones de bombeo
en toda Miami Beach en los prximos aos y seguiremos a la ofensiva
para mantener intacta esta vibrante comunidad tropical.
stations throughout Miami Beach in the coming years, and will remain
El Proyecto de Expansin y Renovacin del Centro de Convenciones de
at the forefront of maintaining this vibrant, tropical community intact.
Miami Beach contina avanzando a una velocidad vertiginosa. En una
The Miami Beach Convention Center Expansion and Renovation Project

continues to accelerate at lighting speed. In a unanimous vote this
December, the City Commission approved project plans and agreed to
move forward with the $592 million dollar high-tech convention center.
The new 1.4 million square foot, LEED-certified convention center will
generate an economic impact of $2.5 billion over 30 years.
We continue our commitment to improving transportation. I encourage
you to check out page 12, which outlines several of the exciting
transportation initiatives coming to our city this year, including a new
car-sharing program, water-taxi service, an expansion of the citys
trolley system and more.
I hope to see many of you at the dozens of festivities commemorating
Miami Beachs centennial anniversary this year. We have a thrilling
lineup of eventsranging from an oceanfront concert to the worlds
longest runway show. It will undoubtedly be the party of the century,
and you are all invited.
Wishing you a truly prosperous and healthy 2015.
votacin unnime este diciembre, la Comisin de la Ciudad aprob los

planes del proyecto y acord proseguir con los planes del centro de
convenciones de alta tecnologa de $592 millones de dlares. El nuevo
centro de convenciones con un rea de 1.4 millones de pies cuadrados
y certificacin LEED generar un aporte econmico de $2.500 millones
en un lapso de 30 aos.
Mantenemos nuestro compromiso con la mejora del transporte. Los
exhorto a revisar la pgina 12, donde se explican varias de las
emocionantes iniciativas de transporte que se implementarn en nuestra
ciudad este ao, entre las que se incluyen un nuevo programa de
vehculos compartidos, un servicio de taxis acuticos, una ampliacin
del sistema de tranva de la ciudad y mucho ms.
Espero ver a muchos de ustedes en las docenas de celebraciones
que conmemoran el centenario de Miami Beach este ao. Tenemos
programados muchos eventos, desde un concierto frente al ocano
hasta la pasarela de modas ms larga del mundo. Sin duda ser la
fiesta del siglo y estn todos invitados.
Les deseo un ao 2015 lleno de prosperidad y salud.
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Arts in the Parks Events Party of the Century Commission Meetings

Eventos de Arte en los Parques Fiesta del Siglo Reuniones de la Comisin
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Marcia Monserrat
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Nannette Rodriguez
Meet Your Team Conozca su Equipo
Miami Beach Deputy Police Chief

Jefa Adjunta de la Polica de Miami Beach
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Melissa Berthier
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Cultural Corner Esquina Cultural
DESIGN DIRECTOR
Dean Chambers
O Cinema Rolls Out the Red Carpet

O Cinema Extiende la Alfombra Roja
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Getting Around Movindose Alrededor
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Personal Mdico de SWAT: Balas y Vendas
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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY MIAMI BEACH
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FEATURE
WINTER/INVIERNO 2015
VOL. 10 | ISSUE NO. 2
COLUMNS
44 Green Matters Conciencia Verde

Why Grease Traps Matter

Porque las Trampas de Grasa Importan
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Your Space Su Espacio
Break the Homeless Handout Cycle

Rompe el Ciclo de Dar Limosna
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Pet Pals Amigos Mascotas
Microchips for Pets

Microchips para las Mascotas
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Beach in Bloom Playa Floreciente
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Since You Asked Usted Pregunto
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Get Fit Pngase en Forma
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Senior Scene Escena para Mayores
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Recreation Review Informacin de Recreo
Generous Orchid Donation

Donacin Generosa de Orqudeas
Littering Park Property Maintenance

Tirando Basura Mantenimiento de la Propiedades en los Parques
Benefits of Tennis
Beneficios del Tenis
Free Amplified Phones

Telfonos Amplificados Gratuitos
Winter Athletics Spring Camps Domino Tournament

Deportes de Invierno Campamentos de Primavera Torneo de Domino
Rosie the Elephant on Alton Road - June 25, 1923

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Miami Beach will host a spectacular 100hour, non-stop historic celebration, featuring the Worlds
Longest Fashion Runway, a concours car show, and a free oceanside mega concert with some of the
worlds leading artists playing to create awareness of the critical issue of rising tides, climate change
initiatives and the importance of environmental protection.
Miami Beach realizar una celebracin histrica, espectacular de 100 horas ininterrumpidas con la
pasarela de desfiles de moda ms larga del mundo, un pabelln de exhibicin de automviles y un
mega concierto gratuito frente al ocano con algunos artistas de consagracin mundial que tocarn
para crear consciencia del problema crtico de las mareas crecientes, iniciativas sobre el cambio
climtico y la importancia de la proteccin del medio ambiente.
Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting ACT Productions at

305.341.7899 or sponsorships@miamibeach100.com.
Centennial Coke Six Pack
Hitting shelves this January, Coca-Cola is

launching a commemorative Miami Beach
centennial glass bottle.
En enero aparecer en los anaqueles una
botella de vidrio conmemorativa que
Coca-Cola lanzar al mercado por el centenario
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Miami Beach Earns Perfect

& Highest Score for Human Rights
The Human Rights Campaigns (HRC) Municipal Equality Index issued

Miami Beach a total of 118 points (including bonus points) making it
the highest ranking city in the nation. HRC is the nations largest GLBT
civil rights organization. Their municipal index score establishes that
Miami Beach is a model of progressive politics that can be held up as
the standard for other cities around the state andcountry.
El ndice de Igualdad Municipal de la Campaa de Derechos
Humanos (HRC) le otorg a Miami Beach un total de 118 puntos
(incluidos puntos adicionales), con lo que se convierte en la ciudad
con puntuacin ms alta de todo el pas. HRC es la organizacin
de derechos civiles de las personas gay, lesbianas, bisexuales y
transgnero (GLBT) ms grande del pas. La puntuacin de este ndice
municipal determina que Miami Beach es un modelo de poltica
progresista que puede afianzarse como el estndar para otras
ciudades en todo el estado y el resto delpas.
Miami Beach Police Officers Rafael Fujita and Carlos Rodriguez came across Glenn
Morris, a homeless individual and former Marine and Vietnam veteran, who was
living on the streets of Miami Beach. Morris asked the officers for assistance in
reuniting with his goddaughter in Ohio, and they agreed with the condition that
he stay out of trouble and stop drinking. Keeping his end of the deal, the officers
were successfully able to find Morris goddaughter and on their own dime, drove
Morris to a Greyhound station and sent him on a one way, direct trip to Ohio.
His goddaughter was thrilled to have him back for the holiday season after so
manyyears.
The Alton Road business district is hosting

several promotions as the road construction
comes to an end. For details, visit
www.letsmeetonalton.com
Los funcionarios de la Polica de Miami Beach Rafael Fujita y Carlos Rodriguez

se toparon con Glenn Morris, un indigente y antiguo veterano de la Marina y
Vietnam que estaba viviendo en las calles de Miami Beach. Morris pidi ayuda
a los funcionarios para reunirse con su ahijada en Ohio y ellos accedieron con
la condicin de que se mantuviera lejos de problemas y dejara de beber
alcohol. Como cumpli su parte del trato, los funcionarios lograron
localizar a la ahijada de Morris y por sus propios medios llevaron
a Morris hasta la estacin de autobuses de Greyhound y lo
embarcaron en un viaje de ida directo a Ohio. Su ahijada estaba
encantada de tenerlo de vuelta para la temporada festiva
despus de tantos aos.
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Doing the Right Thing
El distrito comercial de Alton Road est

haciendo varias promociones ya que las
obras de construccin vial llegan a su fin.
Visite el sitio web letsmeetonalton.com para
conocer ms detalles.
Free Arts in the Parks
MISO (Miami Symphony Orchestra) Picnic in the Park

A collaboration with the Bass Museum of Art
Sunday, January 25 | 3PM | Collins Park
Miami Beach Centennial Celebration of the Big Band Era
Lecture by Seth Bramson followed by a
special Big Band performance
Friday, February 27 | 6PM | North Shore Band Shell
Miami Beach is in high gear with trying to

reduce the number of accidents involving
bicycles, pedestrians and vehicles. Whether
you walk, ride or drive, follow the laws.
www.AlertTodayFlorida.com
Spam Allstars with the Sam Hyken Orchestra

at Poetry in the Park A collaboration with O Miami
Sunday, April 12 | 4PM | SoundScape
Miami Lyric Opera production of Donizettis Don Pasquale
With full cast, chorus and orchestra
Saturday, April 18 | 7PM | North Shore Band Shell
International Jazz Day concert
Thursday, April 30 | 6PM | Collins Park
Miami Beach est a toda marcha con el

intento de reducir el nmero de accidentes
entre bicicletas, peatones y vehiculos.
Per city ordinance, bicycles are prohibited
on Lincoln Road from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m.
2014 Upcoming Commission Meetings

SoundScape Cinema Series Presented by Citi
Continues through May 2015
For a listing of movies, visit www.mbculture.com
Reuniones de la Comisin
Residents with Perks
JANUARY 14*
FEBRUARY 11*
MARCH 11*
Orchestra Miami Celebrates

Sunday, February 8 | 6 PM | Collins Park
A free concert will take audience goers on a musical tour through

the highlights of Miami Beachs history, including the Roaring
Twenties, Art Deco era, Big Band/World War II era, the cool Miami
Modern of the 50s, the Latin influence of the 60s andmore.
Un concierto gratuito transportar a los espectadores en un
recorrido musical por lo ms destacado de la historia de Miami
Beach, incluidos los bulliciosos aos veinte, la era del Art Deco, la
era de las grandes bandas y la Segunda Guerra Mundial, la poca
moderna de Miami en la dcada de 1950, la influencia latina de
los aos 1960 y ms.
Commission meetings are

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Los Foros de los Ciudadanos
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Live telecasts of the Commission meetings are closed captioned in English (CC) and Spanish (CC3).
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MEET YOUR TEAM
A New Deputy in Town

The Miami Beach Police Department
is undergoing a command staff
makeover. The department is led by
new Police Chief Daniel Oates who
has chosen Deputy Chief Lauretta Hill
as his number two in command.
That pick made history. Deputy Chief
Hill is the first African-American
female to hold this position. Sworn
in on September 10, 2014, Deputy Chief Hill comes
to South Florida as a 20-year veteran of the Arlington,
Texas Police Department where she served as assistant
chief. With extensive experience leading her law
enforcement team, as well as overseeing major national
sporting events such as The Super Bowl and World
Series, Deputy Chief Hill says she is excited for the new
opportunities and challenges of being part of the
world-class Miami Beach Police Department.
We had a chance to sit down and chat with the new
Deputy Police Chief, Lauretta Hill.
Who is Lauretta Hill?
I am a mother; I am a sister, a daughter and a wife who
happens to be a law enforcement executive. I have a
strong family foundation. My priorities in life are God,
family and work. I dont mix those up. Some get more
time than others depending on whats going on; like
right now, work is getting more time than family, but
again, I do not mix those up.
Watch a video interview with

Deputy Chief Lauretta Hill.
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What is your vision for new leadership within

the Miami Beach Police Department?
The Miami Beach Police Department is fundamentally
sound. There are some instances of officers having
detracted from who the organization can be. So I have
to spend time and put my work in, just like I have to
get to know my officers. They have to understand that
what I do and the decisions I make good, bad or
indifferent are not personal. They are what is best for
the organization and the citizens we serve.
What do you enjoy most thus far about
Miami Beach?
The Cuban coffee! Oh my goodness, it is sooooo good.
I love it because its a little sweet I could catch myself
drinking coffee all day long. And, at a little Cuban
place, I had a Cuban sandwich that was phenomenal.
So far the best place, though, has been walking down
the boardwalk with my stroller and my boys and
husband next to me.
Un nuevo jefe de polica El Departamento
de Polica de Miami Beach est atravesando por
una transformacin de su personal de mando. El
departamento est dirigido por Daniel Oates, el nuevo
Jefe de Polica que ha escogido a Lauretta Hill como su
Jefa Adjunta y nmero dos en la cadena de mando.
Esa seleccin marc historia. La Jefa Adjunta Hill es la

primera mujer afroamericana que ocupa este cargo.
Juramentada el 10 de septiembre de 2014, la Jefa
Adjunta Hill llega al sur de Florida como una veterana
con 20 aos de trayectoria en el Departamento de
Polica de Arlington, Texas, donde se desempe como
jefa asistente. Con su vasta experiencia al mando de
un equipo del orden pblico, as como la supervisin
de destacados eventos deportivos de alcance nacional
como el Super Bowl y la Serie Mundial de bisbol, la
Jefa Adjunta Hill afirma que est emocionada con las
nuevas oportunidades y desafos de formar parte de un
departamento de polica de renombre mundial como es
el de Miami Beach.
Tuvimos oportunidad de sentarnos a conversar con la
nueva Jefa Adjunta de Polica, Lauretta Hill.
Quin es Lauretta Hill?
Soy una madre, hermana, hija y esposa que tambin
es funcionaria ejecutiva del orden pblico. Tengo una
slida base de familia. Mis prioridades en la vida son
Dios, la familia y el trabajo. No mezclo estos aspectos.
Algunos reciben ms tiempo que otros segn lo que
est ocurriendo, como sucede ahora, que le estoy
dedicando ms tiempo al trabajo que a la familia, pero
de nuevo, no mezclo las cosas.
Cul es su visin sobre el nuevo liderazgo
dentro del Departamento de Polica de
Miami Beach?
El Departamento de Polica de Miami Beach es
fundamentalmente slido. Hay algunos casos de
funcionarios que se han desviado de lo que la
organizacin puede llegar a ser. As que tengo que
invertir tiempo y hacer mi aporte en el trabajo, al igual
que tengo que conocer a mis funcionarios. Tienen que
entender que lo que yo haga y las decisiones que
tome buenas, malas o indiferentes no son personales.
Son lo que ms le conviene a la organizacin y a los
ciudadanos que servimos.
Qu es lo que ms ha disfrutado hasta ahora
de Miami Beach?
El caf cubano! Caramba, es buensimo! Me encanta
porque es un poco dulce; si me descuido podra
terminar bebiendo caf todo el da. Y en un local
cubano pequeo me com un sndwich cubano que
estaba fenomenal. Sin embargo, hasta ahora el mejor
lugar ha sido caminar por el paseo de la playa con el
cochecito, mis dos hijos y mi esposo a mi lado.
@MIAMIBEACHPD
With over 11,000 followers, the Miami Beach

Police Department uses Twitter to quickly
disseminate relevant information.
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CULTURAL CORNER
BIG SCREEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT

By Melissa Berthier
n the winter of 1968, the Byron-Carlyle Theater

opened its doors with the world premiere of Skidoo,
starring Jackie Gleason. Forty-seven years later, this
historic Miami Beach gem is still an entertainment
powerhouse with new occupants running the projector,
the beloved O Cinema.
A non-profit, independent cinema company featuring
foreign, art and family films, O Cinema Miami Beach
marks the companys third location in South Florida.
As North Beachs renaissance begins to flourish, we
wholeheartedly believed, as did the mayor and city
officials, that arts and culture needed to be at the crux
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of that rebirth and no art form is more accessible than

film, said Kareem Tabsch, co-founder and co-direcor of
O Cinema.
The intimate, 304-seat theater, aims to provide superior
quality films that audiences would otherwise not have
access to in South Florida.
Were very proud of the fact that weve been bringing
some of the most heralded independent films to O
Cinema Miami Beach, added Tabsch. We believe
that the films we show should be movies people want
to see, movies people need to see, and movies that will
draw new audiences.
I am obsessed with O Cinema, said moviegoer and Miami

Beach resident Tamara Saab. Ive been an avid follower of the
company since their inception, and I am so glad its finally close
to home.
Using state-of-the-art digital projection, surround sound and
archival 35mm protection, O Cinema Miami Beach strives to
ensure prices are accessible. General admission is $11, students
and seniors are $9.50 and O Cinema members pay $7.50, plus
are entitled to a discount at their other theaters.
Programming at the cinema is seven days a week, year-round
with two screenings nightly during weekdays and all-day
screenings on weekends.
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Films like Birdman, The Theory of Everything and Wild

have come alive on their screens with much fanfare.
Estoy obsesionada con O Cinema, dijo Tamara Saab, cinfila

residente de Miami Beach. He sido ferviente seguidora de la
compaa desde sus comienzos y estoy muy contenta de que
finalmente la tengo cerca de casa.
Con proyeccin digital de ltima generacin, sonido envolvente
y proteccin de archivos de 35 mm, O Cinema Miami Beach
lucha por asegurar que los precios sean asequibles. La entrada
general cuesta $11, los estudiantes y personas de la tercera
edad pagan $9.50 y los afiliados de O Cinema pagan $7.50,
adems de recibir descuentos en otros teatros.
El cine ofrece funciones los siete das de la semana, durante
todo el ao, con dos funciones cada noche durante la semana y
funciones durante todo el da los fines de semana.
Adems de sus funciones retrospectivas, el cine presentar una
programacin especial, como transmisiones simultneas de
Alongside their retrospective screenings, the cinema will present

special programming, including simulcasts of the Royal Opera
and Royal Ballet from London and Shakespeares Globe
series a contemporary production of the bards greatest work
from the theater company he founded.
Miami Beach is a special and magical place that has always
been forward thinking in embracing and supporting the
arts the people who live on the beach want it, need it, and
believe in it, added Tabsch. Its terribly exciting to be able to
bring an audience what they want and introduce them to new
things theyre eager to discover.
Nueva pantalla gigante en la ciudad El Byron-Carlyle
Theater abri sus puertas por primera vez en el invierno de 1968
con el estreno mundial de la pelcula Skidoo, protagonizada
por Jackie Gleason. Cuarenta y siete aos ms tarde, esta
joya histrica de Miami Beach sigue siendo un ncleo de
entretenimiento con una nueva operadora detrs del proyector,
la apreciada compaa O Cinema.
O Cinema Miami Beach es una compaa cinematogrfica
independiente y sin fines de lucro que presenta pelculas
extranjeras, artsticas y para la familia; la sede de Miami Beach
es la tercera en el sur de la Florida.
Cuando el renacimiento de North Beach comenz a florecer,
cremos de todo corazn, como lo hicieron el Alcalde y
funcionarios municipales, que las artes y la cultura necesitaban
estar en el eje central de ese renacimiento y no hay expresin
artstica ms asequible que el cine, coment Kareem Tabsch,
co-fundadora y co-directora de O Cinema.
El teatro de ambiente ntimo cuenta con 304 asientos y busca
ofrecer pelculas de calidad superior a las que el pblico de lo
contrario no tendra acceso en el sur de la Florida.
Nos enorgullecemos de estar ofreciendo en el O Cinema
Miami Beach algunas de las pelculas independientes ms
galardonadas, agreg Tabsch. Creemos que los filmes que
proyectamos deben ser pelculas que la gente desee ver,
pelculas que la gente necesite ver y pelculas que atraigan
nuevos pblicos.
Pelculas como Birdman, The Theory of Everything y Wild
han cobrado vida en la pantalla con muchos elogios.
500 71 Street, Miami Beach | 786.207.1919 | www.o-cinema.org

la Royal Opera y el Royal Ballet desde Londres y la serie de
Shakespeare en el Globe, una produccin contempornea de las
obras principales del gran dramaturgo desde la compaa teatral
que l mismo fundara.
Miami Beach es un lugar especial y mgico que siempre ha
estado a la vanguardia para recibir y apoyar las artes; las
personas que viven en la playa as lo desean, as lo quieren y
creen en ello, aadi Tabsch. Es tremendamente emocionante
poder ofrecer lo que el pblico desea y presentarle nuevas cosas
que est deseoso de descubrir.
@CITYOFMIAMIBEACH
To see more on O Cinema, watch the latest edition of MB
Culture. Go to www.mbculture.com for citys eventcalendar.
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GETTING AROUND
MIAMI BEACH:
UNSTOPPABLE
A high quality transportation network is vital to the development and prosperity of
Miami Beach. City administration has transportation initiatives top of mind, and they
are moving forward at warp speed. Heres a preview of a few connectivity priorities in
the works.
Una red de transporte de alta calidad es vital para el desarrollo y la prosperidad
de Miami Beach. En tal sentido, las iniciativas de transporte estn entre las metas
prioritarias de la administracin municipal y se mueven a velocidad vertiginosa. Este
es un adelanto de las prioridades de conectividad que se encuentran en ejecucin.
WATER TAXI SERVICE

The city is in the process of negotiating a
contract for public waterborne transportation
service connecting Downtown Miami and
key locations in Miami Beach. This water
taxi service is intended to serve as an
alternate mode of transportation and an
option to traveling across the causeways
connecting the cities of Miami Beach and
Miami. Water taxi service is used as a
primary mode of transportation by many
who live, visit, or work in coastal cities,
particularly those cities with adjacent
barrierislands.
La ciudad est en proceso de negociar
un contrato para el servicio de transporte
pblico acutico que conecte el Centro de
Miami con sitios clave de Miami Beach.
Este servicio de taxis acuticos tiene por
finalidad servir como medio de transporte
alternativo y una opcin para desplazarse
por las vas acuticas que conectan las
ciudades de Miami Beach y Miami. El
servicio de taxis acuticos es usado como
un medio de transporte primario por muchas
personas que viven, visitan o trabajan en
ciudades costeras, sobre todo aquellas
ciudades con islas adyacentes.
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CAR-SHARING
In an effort to increase the reach of the car
sharing program on Miami Beach streets
and garages, the City is in negotiations with
Cars2Go. This service would offer residents and
visitors a convenient and readily available fleet
of fuel-efficient and easily identifiable vehicles to
move around the city.
MIDDLE BEACH TROLLEY

A Mid-Beach Loop to connect the recently
inaugurated North Beach Loop to the South
Beach Local is being planned. This loop
would serve the high density residential
and commercial areas of the Middle Beach
community and close the existing gap
between North Beach and South Beach in
order to create an interconnected trolley
system and ensure residents and visitors
the ability to move around the city by using
reliable public transportation. Best ofallits
free. www.miamibeachtrolley.com
Una ruta circular en Mid-Beach para
conectar la recin inaugurada ruta de North
Beach Loop con la ruta de South Beach
Local. Esta ruta circular prestara servicio
en las reas residenciales y comerciales de
alta densidad de la comunidad de Middle
Beach cercana a la brecha existente entre
North Beach y South Beach a fin de crear
un sistema de tranva interconectado y
proporcionarles a residentes y visitantes la
capacidad de desplazarse por la ciudad
mediante transporte pblico confiable. Lo
mejor de todo es que es gratuito.
www.miamibeachtrolley.com
En un esfuerzo por aumentar el alcance del

programa de vehculos compartidos en las
calles y estacionamientos de Miami Beach, la
Ciudad est en negociaciones con Cars2Go.
Este servicio le brindara a los residentes y
visitantes una flotilla conveniente y ampliamente
disponible de vehculos con consumo eficiente
de combustible y fcilmente identificables para
circular por la ciudad.
BALLOTING HOMEOWNERS REGARDING
REVERTING LA GORCE AND PINE TREE
DRIVE AS TWO-WAY STREETS
In order to change the direction of a local street,
Miami-Dade County requires that the affected
property owners located along the particular
street be balloted in order to determine if they
are in favor or opposed to the change. In order
to reduce speeding and improve safety and
livability, city and county officials have been
exploring the two-way conversion of Pine Tree
Drive and La Gorce Drive from 51 to 63 streets.
Design and a construction schedule for the
project is underway.
Votacin para los propietarios sobre la
propuesta de volver a convertir La Gorce y Pine
Tree Drive en calles de dos sentidos
A fin de poder cambiar la direccin de una
calle local, el Condado de Miami-Dade exige
que los propietarios afectados ubicados en la
calle en cuestin voten para determinar si estn
a favor o en contra del cambio. A fin de reducir
el exceso de velocidad y mejorar la seguridad y
la habitabilidad, los funcionarios de la ciudad y
el condado han estado estudiando la conversin
de Pine Tree Drive y La Gorce Drive a vas de
dos sentidos, desde la calle 51 hasta la calle
63. Actualmente el proyecto se encuentra en la
fase de diseo y programa deconstruccin.
( ITS)
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION
SYSTEM (ITS) AND PARKING
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A permanent, robust traffic monitoring and
management system capable of changing
signal timing to avert heavy congestion will
be installed on Alton Road south of 41
Street, MacArthur Causeway, 5 Street and
Collins Avenue north of 26 Street and 41
Street. This technology has been used during
major special events, including Art Basel,
Miamis International Boat Show and Winter
Music Conference, with much success. Travel
times have been reduced up to 230 percent
in comparison to a baseline event when no
traffic monitoring or management
was employed.
En Alton Road al sur de 41 Street ,

MacArthur Causeway, 5 Street y Collins
Avenue al norte de 26 Street y 41 Street,
se instalar un sistema robusto y permanente
de monitoreo y control del trfico capaz de
cambiar la temporizacin de los semforos
para evitar la congestin fuerte. Esta
tecnologa ha sido usada durante eventos
especiales importantes, como la feria artstica
Art Basel, el Miamis International Boat Show
y la Winter Music Conference, con gran
xito. Los tiempos de desplazamiento se han
reducido hasta en un 230% en comparacin
con un evento de referencia cuando no se
emple monitoreo ni control del trfico.
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PLANNED PROGRESS
IMPROVING PLACES
TO PLAY
Miami Beach prides itself on maintaining a pleasurable, accessible, safe and green park system that
promotes a strong sense of community. A myriad of parks are receiving a much needed makeover, and
heres a glimpse of what will be in store including several new playgrounds.
Miami Beach se enorgullece de mantener un sistema de parques verdes, agradables, accesibles y
seguros que promueven un sentido slido de comunidad. Prximamente varios parques recibirn una
merecida renovacin; aqu le damos un vistazo a lo que viene, incluyendo nuevos lugares de juegos.
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SOUTH POINTE PARK

Playgroundrepairs
1 Washington Avenue
Completed December 2014
LUMMUS PARK
Faade improvement project

includes exterior painting and
new signage
Ocean Drive, 5 15 Streets
Completion Date:
By February2015
FLAMINGO PARK
Basketball courts to receive new

sportslighting
11 Street at Jefferson Avenue
Completion Date:
By June2015
POLO PARK
Demolition of handball
courts, new playground and
shadestructures
4301 N. Michigan Avenue
Completion Date:
By September2015
CRESPI PARK
Re-sodded, new irrigation,

perimeter fence painted and
new playground
7801 Crespi Boulevard
Completion Date:
By March2015
STILLWATER PARK
Facility painted, re-sodded,

new irrigation, perimeter fence
painted and new playground
8440 Hawthorne Avenue
Completion Date:
By June2015
TATUM PARK
Facility painted, new lighted

sand volleyball courts,
perimeter fence painted and
new playground with
shade structure
8050 Byron Avenue
Completion Date:
By June2015
FISHER PARK
New irrigation system and

sod improvements
50 Street & Alton Road
Completion Date:
By March2015
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SAFETY FIRST
SWAT Medic Joel Mizelle.
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ot for the faint-of-heart, Miami Beach SWAT team members are

prepared to respond to hostage and active shooter situations,
serve high-risk warrants, respond to barricaded subjects and offer
dignitary protection for the citys many high-profile visitors.
This elite group of 25 is not just composed of police members. Five Miami
Beach firefighter/paramedics are cross-trained and serve as SWAT medics.
While meeting and maintaining the same rigorous requirements as their
fellow law enforcement team members, SWAT medics are tasked with
providing lifesaving medical procedures in even the most difficult and
demanding of scenarios: care under fire.
We perform tactical combat casualty care including bleeding control,
intravenous fluid and medication administration, said John Hirnyk, Miami
Beach SWAT medic. Simply put, we do everything in our power to ensure
the health and safety of those who need us.
The infusion of firefighter/paramedics into SWAT operations offers the
SWAT team an element rarely seen in most tactical units.
These men put themselves in the line of fire in order to ensure that medical
assistance is readily available. SWAT medics are, and will continue
to be, an essential part of our teams approach to all critical incidents
involving our SWAT team, asserted Major Rick Clements, Miami Beach
PoliceDepartment.
All Miami Beach SWAT medics have impressive backgrounds. Each one
prepared to save lives and aid the injured in any environment or element.
FIRE
By Melissa Berthier
Miami Beach Firefighter/Paramedic Joel Mizelle recently joined the

SWAT team after a six-year career as a pararescueman, the top group of
operatives within the U.S. Air Force in charge of recovery and medical
treatment of personnel in humanitarian and combat environments.
Finishing pararescue schooling, affectionately known as superman
training, at top of his class, Mizelle was initially deployed to Afghanistan
in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, four months after 9/11.
SAFETY FIRST
SAFETY FIRST
Through his knowlege, he facilitated the survival of countless

lives overseas. Today, he is saving lives on Miami Beach.
Mizelles schooling includes special operations medical
training, basic airborne and freefall parachuting, high angle
and low angle rope rescue, aircraft and vehicle extrication
and demolition, structural collapse and confined space
rescue, and swift water rescue. He is also a small arms
expert, boat master, combat and rescue diver, an expert
jungle operator, land navigator and tactical operator, to
name a few.
Physically one of the fittest SWAT teams members
graduating with the Top Gun award from Miami-Dade
County SWAT school Mizelle sees his job as his destiny.
Saving lives and aiding the injured is what I was born and
bred for, noted Mizelle. These things we do so that others
may live.
When this father of five boys is pried on the exact count of
lives he has saved overseas, he simply states, I have saved
many more lives here on Miami Beach.
Mizelle does not keep a record nor does he care to. I
only focus on and prepare for the next opportunity to help
someone, however big or small that task may be esteemed.
En la lnea de fuego No apto para los dbiles, los
integrantes del equipo SWAT de Miami Beach estn
preparados para responder ante situaciones de rehenes y
tiroteo activo, atender rdenes de alto riesgo, responder a
sujetos en barricadas y ofrecer proteccin de dignatarios a
los numerosos visitantes de alto perfil que recibe la ciudad.
Este grupo lite de 25 no solo est compuesto de oficiales
de polica. Consta de cinco bomberos/paramdicos
de Miami Beach que tiene capacitacin mixta y se
desempean como personal mdico de SWAT. A la par que
cumplen y mantienen los mismos requisitos estrictos de sus
compaeros policiales del equipo, el personal mdico de
SWAT tiene la tarea de realizar procedimientos mdicos
para salvar la vida incluso en los escenarios ms difciles y
exigentes. Atencin bajo fuego.
Prestamos atencin tctica de heridos en combate, lo
que incluye control de hemorragias y administracin
intravenosa de lquidos y medicamentos, expres John
Hirnyk, funcionario mdico de Miami Beach SWAT. Dicho
de forma sencilla, hacemos todo a nuestro alcance para
garantizar la salud y la seguridad de quienes
nos necesitan.
Todos los integrantes del personal mdico de Miami Beach
SWAT tienen una trayectoria asombrosa. Cada uno est
especialmente capacitado como bombero/paramdico
para salvar vidas y socorrer a los heridos en cualquier
entorno o elemento.
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El bombero/paramdico de Miami Beach, Joel Mizelle, se

uni recientemente al equipo SWAT despus de una carrera
de seis aos como paracaidista de rescate, el grupo selecto
de operativos dentro de la Fuerza Area estadounidense
encargado del rescate y tratamiento mdico del personal en
entornos humanitarios y de combate.
Despus de haber culminado con xito la formacin como
paracaidista, lo que de forma cariosa se denomina
capacitacin de Superman como el primero de su clase,
Mizelle fue enviado inicialmente a Afganistn en apoyo a
la Operacin Libertad Duradera, cuatro meses despus
de 9/11.
Mediante los conocimientos adquiridos en su capacitacin
como paracaidista, facilit la supervivencia de incontables
vidas en el extranjero y todava lo sigue haciendo en
Miami Beach.
La formacin de Mizelle incluye capacitacin mdica para
operaciones especiales, paracaidismo bsico y de cada
libre, rescate vertical con cuerdas y salvamento en ngulo
cerrado, rescate y demolicin de aeronaves y vehculos,
colapso estructural y rescate en sitios confinados y rescate
en aguas rpidas. Asimismo es experto en armas pequeas,
capitn de embarcaciones, buzo de combate y rescate,
experto en operaciones en la jungla, navegador terrestre y
operador tctico, para mencionar algunos campos.
Como uno de los integrantes del equipo SWAT con mejor
acondicionamiento fsico se gradu con la distincin Top
Gun de la escuela SWAT del Condado de Miami-Dade
Mizelle favorece a la comunidad de Miami Beach con los
recursos y la experiencia que ha adquirido anteriormente.
Salvar vidas y socorrer a los heridos es para lo que nac y
me crie, acot Mizelle. Son cosas que hacemos para que
los dems puedan vivir.
Cuando se le pregunta a este padre de cinco varones el
nmero exacto de vidas que ha salvado en el extranjero,
simplemente dice: He salvado ms vidas aqu en
Miami Beach.
Mizelle no lleva la cuenta y no le interesa hacerlo. Solo me
concentro y me preparo para la prxima oportunidad de
ayudar a alguien, sin importar lo grande o pequea que se
considere la tarea.
COLUMN
SWAT is an acronym for
Special Weapons And Tactics.
Miami Beach SWAT members participate in an active-shooter training scenario.
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NEXT GENERATION
A HEAVEN SENT ANGEL

By Julia Yarbough
Bogorad participates in the

Our Kids Foster Care Agency.
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Bogorad is a foster mother. For the past 21 years,

Bogorad has been providing a safe, loving home to
youngsters who for various reasons are not currently
with their biological families. Over the years more
than 60 children have passed through her home and
her life.
I love what I do and I feel bad. These kids end up
in the foster care system through no fault of their
own, said Bogorad. So, at least, if during the time
they are in the system, if they could have a warm
bed, someone who cares and food, then I can be
that person.
Youngsters include 20-year-old Wilkins, who has
grown up with Bogorad as his mom. Escaping
what he calls a violent and deadly neighborhood
and home life in Puerto Rico, he has found
guidance, safety and love living with Bogorad.
nios forran las repisas y adornan las paredes. Al

mirarlas ms de cerca, se nota que los nios son de
distintos grupos tnicos, razas y orgenes.
La razn es que Bogorad es madre de acogida. En
los ltimos 21 aos, Bogorad ha proporcionado un
hogar seguro y afectuoso a jvenes que por distintos
motivos no estn actualmente con sus familias
biolgicas. Con el correr de los aos, ms de 60
nios han pasado por su hogar y su vida.
COLUMN
tep inside the Miami Beach home of Jolie

Bogorad and you instantly realize that she
has a large family. A petite woman with a
sparkle in her eyes and a playful grin, Bogorad
almost personifies the image of traditional mom.
Photographs of children line bookshelves and
adorn the walls. Upon closer inspection you notice
the children are of all different ethnicities, races
andbackgrounds.
Amo lo que hago y me siento mal. Estos nios

terminan en el sistema de hogares de acogida por
razones ajenas a su voluntad, afirm Bogorad.
As que, si por lo menos durante el tiempo que
estn en el sistema pueden tener una cama tibia,
alguien que se interese por ellos y alimento,
entonces yo puedo ser esa persona.
Entre los jvenes se encuentra Wilkins, de 20
aos de edad, quien creci con Bogorad como su
mam. Escapando lo que l llama un vecindario
violento y riesgoso y de la vida hogarea en Puerto
Rico, ha encontrado orientacin, seguridad y amor
al vivir con Bogorad.
It feels like family to me, to come home feels really

comfortable, explains Wilkins. I know that its a
safe place and I have Miss Jolie.
Wilkins is one of six young men Bogorad is currently
foster mother to. Four of them attend Miami Beach
Senior High, and three are enrolled in honors
classes. Abiding by a structured school day routine,
which includes a 6 p.m. curfew (unless theres an
afterschool activity or sport), dinner, homework,
assigned chores, shower and relaxation time
makes life at the Bogorad house with so many kids
manageably smooth. And lights are out by 11 p.m.
Bogorad participates in the Our Kids Foster Care
Agency, which serves some 4,500 youth throughout
Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. With so many
youngsters in need of guidance and a safe, loving
home to come to, the agency is working to bring
more awareness to the issue and encourage more
families on Miami Beach to open their homes; open
theirhearts.
It doesnt take a lot, says Bogorad. Just a
little extra room in your house and a little extra
room in your heart and you could change the life
ofsomebody.
ngel enviado desde el cielo: Madre de
acogida de Miami Beach cambia la vida
de otros Ponga un pie dentro del hogar de Jolie
Bogorad en Miami Beach y de inmediato se dar
cuenta de que ella tiene una familia grande. Siendo
una mujer de baja estatura con ojos chispeantes y
expresin juguetona, Bogorad casi personifica la
imagen de madre tradicional. Las fotografas de
Me siento como en familia, llegar a casa se siente

muy agradable, explica Wilkins. S que es un
lugar seguro y tengo a la Sra. Jolie.
Wilkins es uno de los seis hombres jvenes a los
que Bogorad brinda un hogar de acogida. Ella
participa en el programa de Our Kids Foster Care
Agency, que atiende a unos 4,500 jvenes en los
condados de Miami-Dade y Monroe. Con tantos
jvenes necesitados de orientacin y un hogar
seguro y afectuoso que los acoja, la agencia
trabaja para despertar ms conciencia sobre
esta problemtica y alentar a las familias de
Miami Beach a abrir las puertas de sus hogares y
suscorazones.
No requiere mucho esfuerzo, explica Bogorad.
Basta tener espacio adicional en la casa y espacio
adicional en el corazn para poder cambiar la vida
de alguienms.
@CITYOFMIAMIBEACH
YouTube
For more information on Our Kids Foster Care Agency, visit www.ourkids.us or call
305.455.6000. To watch a video segment, visit the City of Miami Beach YouTube channel.
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ALL READY
RISKY BUSINESS
By Shari Holbert Lipner
ROOF:
Analyze Any loose tiles or
shingles? Any rot, leaks or
damage? Is your roof secured with
hurricane straps? (Note: Be safe.
Dont do this alone or if you are
not capable).
How prepared are you for various potential

hazards that can affect your quality of life?
Hurricanes, tidal flooding, fires and even mold can
cause damage to property and health issues, not to
mention big expenses.
Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and
property by taking measures to lessen potential
impacts. The Miami Beach Department of
Emergency Management (MBDEM) is developing
various plans to augment public programs, because
more mitigation means a safer community that can
recover quickly and experience lower financial
impacts in a time of crisis.
Mitigation starts at home, notes Director Charles
Tear, Emergency Management. There is much you
can do to reduce or prevent damage caused by
natural and man-made disasters.
In 2015, MBDEM will continue to develop
training, planning and exercises that focus on
protection. This will be achieved through volunteer
involvement, new public-private partnership
initiatives, and more citywide disaster drills
and exercises.
Make sure you have proper insurance coverage
for your home or business, understanding that
Miami Beach is in a coastal area and is vulnerable
to a variety of hazards, including windstorms and
flooding, added Tear.
Mitigation involves three important

factors: analyzing risk, lessening risk
impacts and insuring against risk.
Take a look at your property, analyze
risk areas and take measures to protect
your home. Not only will you be better
prepared, but you could potentially
save money on your property insurance
because of some of these tips.
HELPFUL LINKS:
http://www.fema.gov/what-mitigation
https://www.fema.gov/protecting-homes
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Reduce Risk Make sure your roof

meets building codes. Patch leaks
and make sure tiles and shingles
are secured.
CO2:
Analyze Carbon monoxide is a
colorless, odorless gas. The only
way to detect it is with
CO2 detectors.
Reduce Risk Place CO2 detectors
on the ceiling within ten feet of
bedrooms. Note: These detectors
must be replaced every three to
five years.
MOLD:
Analyze Mold can form after
flooding or whenever there is extra
moisture buildup.
Reduce Risk Keep indoor humidity
low, prevent moisture buildup. If you
discover mold, use a 1:9 bleach
and water solution and some
elbow grease.
GENERATORS:
Analyze If you have a portable
generator, did you leave fuel in it
from last hurricane season? Is there
enough power capacity to run all
the electricity in your home?
Reduce Risk Consider installing
a whole-house stand-by generator.
Also, generators should not be used
or stored indoors.
LEAD:
Analyze Was your home built
before 1980? If you are in doubt
about the presence of lead, you
may purchase a test kit or hire a
professional inspector. Long-term
exposure to lead paint can be most
dangerous for children.
Reduce Risk Hire a professional to
remove and dispose of paint.
Negocio riesgoso Qu tan preparado est

para varios peligros potenciales que pueden
afectar la calidad de su vida? Huracanes,
inundaciones, incendios y hasta moho pueden
causar dao y problemas de salud, sin mencionar
gastos considerables.
Reduce Risk Install approved

shutters, make sure window frames
are strong.
AWNINGS:
Analyze Is the awning frame bent
or compromised in any way?
Reduce Risk Aluminum awning
frames are recommended. Have a
structural engineer check that your
awning meets code. Remove the
fabric from the frame when making
storm preps.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK / FIRE:

Analyze Loose or frayed wires,
faulty outlets and old electrical
appliances are fire hazards.
Reduce Risk Replace faulty wiring.
Make sure your outlets are AFGI or
GFCI outlets. If all this sounds Greek
to you, hire a licensed and
insured electrician.
RADON:
Analyze Florida law requires
testing for radon in certain facilities
as prescribed in Florida Statute
404.056. If you are not sure if
your home has been tested, you
can purchase a test kit to detect this
natural, radioactive gas that can
seep up from limestone rock under
your foundation. Radon is the second
leading cause of lung cancer.
Reduce Risk Seal any cracks in your
foundation. If the solution is greater
than DIY efforts, hire a
professional contractor.
WINDOWS:
Analyze Are all doors secure?
Reduce Risk ENTRY DOOR:
Best to have at least three hinges.
Deadbolt should be at least one
inch long. PATIO DOORS: Sliding
glass doors must be protected if
there is a storm. GARAGE DOOR:
Very susceptible to wind damage.
Must be shuttered in a storm.
La mitigacin es el esfuerzo por reducir la prdida

de vidas y propiedades mediante medidas que
atenen los impactos potenciales. El Departamento
de Manejo de Emergencias de Miami Beach
(MBDEM) est elaborando varios planes para
aumentar los programas pblicos ya que ms
mitigacin se traduce en una comunidad ms
segura que puede recuperarse rpidamente y sufrir
impactos financieros menores en tiempo de crisis.
La mitigacin comienza en casa, acota Charles
Tear, Director de Manejo de Emergencias. Hay
tanto que puede hacerse para reducir o prevenir
los daos causados por desastres naturales y
aquello provocados por el hombre.
En 2015, el MBDEM continuar desarrollando
capacitacin, planificacin y ejercicios que se
centren en la proteccin. Esto se lograr mediante
la participacin de voluntarios, nuevas iniciativas
de alianza entre el sector pblico y el sector
privado y ms simulacros y ejercicios en toda
la ciudad.
Asegrese de contar con la cobertura de seguro
apropiada para su hogar y su empresa, entendiendo
que por ser Miami Beach un rea costera, es
vulnerable a una variedad de peligros, como las
tormentas y las inundaciones, agreg Tear.
En la mitigacin influyen tres factores

importantes: analizar el riesgo, reducir
los impactos del riesgo y asegurarse
contra el riesgo.
Dese una vuelta por su propiedad,
analice las reas de riesgo y tome
medidas para proteger su hogar. No
solo estar mejor preparado, sino que
quiz podra ahorrar dinero en el seguro
de su propiedad gracias a algunos de
estos consejos.
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COLUMN
WINDOWS:
Analyze Do you have adequate
shutters? Are there decorative
elements that could fly off during
a wind storm? If you choose not to
install shutters, are your windows
made of impact glass? Are the
frames secure or are they
in disrepair?
COOKING WITH FIRE
HOMES ARE
HEATING UP
By Melissa Berthier
As temperatures slightly drop this winter on Miami Beach,

many homes turn to space heaters for warmth. In some
cases, space heaters can be less costly to use if you only
want to heat one room and avoid overheating your
entire home.
Safety, however, is a top consideration when using space
heaters. According to estimates by the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, more than 25,000 residential
fires every year are associated with the use of space
heaters, resulting in more than 300 deaths. Additionally,
an estimated 6,000 people will receive hospital
emergency room care for burn injuries associated with
contacting the hot surfaces of space heaters, mostly in
non-fire situations.
When used properly, space heaters do what they are
designed to, but it is imperative to read and follow the
instructions that come with each heater, said Miami
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Beach Fire Chief Virgil Fernandez. They should be

treated like candles and never be left unattended.
Space heaters should be placed on a flat level surface
away from foot traffic, being especially mindful of keeping
them away from children and pets. It is also wise to give
the heater space at least a three foot distance away
from drapes, bedding and furniture.
It is also important to look for the Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) mark on your electric heater. This means
representative samples of the appliance have met ULs
stringent safety standards.
And as the name implies, space heaters should only serve
as a supplementary source of heat for a particular area.
These devices are not designed to replace your homes
heating system.
No obstante, la seguridad es una consideracin primordial

al usar calefactores de ambiente. Segn los estimados de la
Comisin de Seguridad de Productos de Consumo de EE.UU.
(U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), cada ao ocurren
ms de 25,000 incendios residenciales asociados al uso de
calefactores de ambiente, lo que provoca ms de 300 muertes.
Por otra parte, se estima que unas 6,000 personas recibirn
atencin mdica en salas de emergencia debido a lesiones
por quemaduras asociadas con el contacto con las superficies
calientes de los calefactores, en su mayora en situaciones
ajenas a incendios.
Cuando se usan correctamente, los calefactores de ambiente
cumplen la funcin para la que estn diseados, pero es
imperativo leer y seguir las instrucciones que trae cada

calefactor, asever Virgil Fernandez, Jefe de Bomberos
de Miami Beach. Deben ser tratados como velas y nunca
dejarlos sin vigilancia.
Los calefactores deben colocarse en una superficie plana
nivelada, alejados del trfico de personas, con particular
atencin a mantenerlos alejados del alcance nios y mascotas.
Tambin es prudente dejar una distancia de unos tres pies de
separacin de cortinas, lencera y muebles.
COLUMN
Los hogares se calientan Cuando las temperaturas bajan

un poco este invierno en Miami Beach, muchos hogares
recurren a calefactores de ambiente para calentarse. En
algunos casos, los calefactores pueden ser menos costosos
de usar si solo desea calentar una habitacin o desea evitar
calentar toda la casa.
Asimismo es importante buscar la marca de Underwriters

Laboratory (UL) en el calefactor elctrico. Esto significa que
algunas muestras representativas del aparato han cumplido
con las rigurosas pruebas de UL.
Y como su nombre lo indica, los calefactores de ambiente
solo deben usarse como fuente de calor complementaria para
un rea particular. Estos aparatos no estn diseados para
sustituir la calefaccin del hogar.
The MB crew tagged along to Fire Station No.

2 where Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony Wilson
was acting chef du jour, grilling up steaks and
dishing out tips on and off the grill.
El equipo de MB se acerc a la Estacin de
Bomberos Dos donde el bombero/paramdico
Anthony Wilson se desempeaba como
cocinero designado, asando filetes y repartiendo
consejos, dentro y fuera de la parrilla.
RECIPE
From Miami Beach Firefighter

Anthony Wilson
Perfectly Grilled Skirt Steak

Serves 4
Multiply ingredients by four when feeding a Fire House.
GRILLING SAFETY TIPS

Propane and charcoal
BBQ grills should only be
usedoutdoors.
A grill should be placed
well away from the home,
deck railings and out
from under eaves and
overhangingbranches.
Keep your grill clean by
removing grease or fat
buildup from the grills and
in trays below the grill.
Keep children and pets
away from the grill area.
Never leave your
grillunattended.
BBQs are not permitted
on multi-family
buildingbalconies.
@CITYOFMIAMIBEACH
Ingredients:
2 lbs. skirt steak
Worcester sauce to coat steak
chopped onion
bunch cilantro, chopped roughly
Ingredientes
2 libras de churrasco
Salsa inglesa para sazonar la carne
cebolla cortada
ramo de cilantro, cortado grueso
1 cucharadita de ajo triturado
1 teaspoon of minced garlic
Jugo de un limn
Juice of one lime
Complete Seasoning a su gusto
Complete Seasoning to liking

In a zip lock bag, add steaks with Worcester sauce,
onion, cilantro, garlic, lime and Complete Seasoning.
Seal bag, removing as much air as possible. Allow steak
to marinade in the refrigerator for at least one hour, but
the longer the better.
Remove steaks from bag and place on a hot charcoal
or gas grill. Cook 2-3 minutes per side, preferably
grilled to medium rare or your liking. Allow meat to rest
before slicing.
En una bolsa plstica con cierre hermtico,

introduzca el churrasco y agregue la salsa inglesa,
la cebolla, el cilantro, el ajo, el limn y termine de
sazonar.
Selle la bolsa, sacando todo el aire que sea posible.
Deje marinar el churrasco en el refrigerador durante
al menos una hora, pero mientras ms tiempo,
mejor.
Saque el churrasco de la bolsa y colquelo en una
parrilla con carbones calientes o de gas. Cocine
de 2 a 3 minutos por cada lado, preferiblemente a
trmino medio o como lo desee. Deje que la carne
repose antes de rebanarla.
Go behind the garage doors at Fire Station No. 2s kitchen.

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The Story
of the Century
By Seth H. Bramson, Miami Beach City Historian
There is no place on Earth

like Miami Beach, and
no city of its size has ever
had more words written
about it. The Miami Beach
story is so incredible and
so unbelievable that if it
were not absolutely true,
it would make marvelous
fodder for a great novel.
But it is true, and this is the
real story of how one of
the worlds most revered
cities came into existence.
In 1870, father and son Henry

and Charles Lum sailed up from
Key West and camped overnight
on a mangrove sandbar island
that they would soon purchase
from the state for an unbelievable
$.35 an acre.
The Lums did not return for 12
years, but when they did in
1882, they brought with them
fellow New Jersey-ites Elnathan
Field and Ezra Osborne, who
planned to put a coconut
plantation on the island. The two
men bought the island from the
Lums for $.75 an acre. However,
after approximately 10 years,
the coconut plantation failed and
Field and Osborne went back to
New Jersey seeking a buyer.
En 1870, Henry y Charles Lum,

padre e hijo, zarparon de Key
West y pernoctaron en una isla
con restinga de manglares que
poco tiempo despus acabaran
comprando al estado por el
inverosmil precio de $.35
poracre.
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Los Lums no volvieron por 12

aos, pero cuando lo hicieron
en 1882, trajeron con ellos a
sus amigos oriundos de Nueva
Jersey Elnathan Field y Ezra
Osborne, quienes planearon
crear una plantacin de cocos
en la isla. Los dos hombres les
compraron la isla a los Lums por
$.75 por acre. Sin embargo,
despus de aproximadamente
10 aos, la plantacin de
cocos fracas, por lo que
Field y Osborne regresaron
a Nueva Jersey en busca de
uncomprador.
1900s
John S. Collins, a wealthy Quaker from New Jersey, and
his son-in-law Thomas Pancoast, journeyed south to take a
look-see and Collins fell in love with what he saw. They
purchased the island from Field and Osborne for $1.25 an
acre, and successfully planted avocado, papaya, mangoes
and potatoes. With the success of their crops, they hoped
to attract automobiles and sell some of their acreage. As
such, they embarked on the construction of a three-mile long
wooden bridge from the mainland to what, by then (1910
1911) was being called Ocean Beach. Unfortunately, they
ran out of money about half-way across the bay and began
looking for an angel who would help them finish the bridge.
John S. Collins, un acaudalado cuquero de Nueva Jersey, y
su yerno Thomas Pancoast, viajaron con rumbo sur a echar
una miradita y Collins qued prendado con lo que vio. Les
compraron la isla a Field y Osborne por $1.25 por acre y
sembraron con xito aguacates, papayas, mangos y papas.
Con el xito de sus cosechas, esperaban atraer automviles y
vender parte de las tierras. As, emprendieron la construccin
de un puente de madera de tres millas de largo desde tierra
firme hasta lo que entonces (19101911) se llamaba
Ocean Beach. Lamentablemente, se les agot el dinero a
mitad del trayecto de la baha y comenzaron a buscar a un
ngel que los ayudara a terminar el puente.
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In 1913, Carl G. Fisher, a wealthy

Midwestern industrialist (Prest-O-Lite)
loaned $50,000 to the Collins Company
for the completion of the bridge which,
when opened in late 1913, was the
worlds longest wooden bridge at two
and half miles long. In return, Collins and
Pancoast gave Fisher 222 acres of their
holdings on Ocean Beach.
Once Carl Fisher became involved, the
future of the island was assured. On
March 26, 1915, the island became
the Town of Miami Beach and in 1917,
cityhood was attained. The rest, as they
say, is history.
En 1913, Carl G. Fisher, un prspero
empresario industrial del Medio Oeste
(Prest-O-Lite) le dio un prstamo de
$50,000 a la Collins Company para
la culminacin del puente, el cual fue
inaugurado a finales de 1913 como el
puente de madera ms largo del mundo
por su longitud de dos millas y media. A
cambio, Collins y Pancoast le cedieron a
Fisher 222 acres de sus tierras en Ocean
Beach.
Con la participacin de Carl Fisher, el
futuro de la isla estaba garantizado.
El 26 de marzo de 1915, la isla se
convirti en el poblado de Miami Beach
(Town of Miami Beach) y en 1917
adquiri la categora de ciudad. El resto,
como se suele decir, es historia.
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It was at approximately this same time that brothers

Lummus J. N. and J. E. arrived and began
buying acreage on Ocean Beach. J.N. would
become Miami Beachs first mayor. It was because
of the Lummus brothers willingness to sell oceanfront
property to the city, at an even then very modest
price, that Lummus Park exists today along the South
Beach oceanfront.
Fue aproximadamente en esta misma poca que
los hermanos Lummus J. N. y J. E. llegaron y
comenzaron a comprar acres en Ocean Beach. J.N.
lleg a convertirse en el primer alcalde de Miami
Beach. Fue gracias a la disposicin de los hermanos
Lummus de venderle tierras en la playa a la ciudad,
incluso a un precio muy modesto, que Lummus Park
existe hoy da en la zona playera de South Beach.
1920s
In the teens and early 1920s,

Fisher pumped and filled Miami
Beach with bay bottom sand.
Several private companies landfilled what would become Star,
Palm, and Hibiscus Islands. They
also created the Sunset Islands,
much of Normandy Isle and most
of the Venetian Islands.
En la dcada de 1910 y
principios de los aos 1920,
Fisher bombe y rellen Miami
Beach con arena del fondo de la
baha. Varias compaas privadas
llenaron de tierra lo que llegara a
convertirse en las isletas Star, Palm
y Hibiscus. Igualmente crearon
las islas Sunset, gran parte de
Normandy Isle y la mayor parte
de las Venetian Islands.
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HURRICANE DEVaSTATION
&The GREAT
DEPRESSION
Miami Beachs prosperity, fueled by Fishers relentless
promotion to his Northeastern and Midwestern
magnate colleagues, came to a temporary halt after
the destructive 1926 hurricane.
Hardies Casino, located at approximately Third Street

and Ocean Drive, is shown here along with a view of
on-street damage done by the storm.
La prosperidad de Miami Beach, estimulada por
la promocin incesante de Fisher ante sus colegas
magnates del Noreste y del Medio Oeste, vivi un
estancamiento temporal despus del devastador
huracn de 1926.
Aqu puede verse Hardies Casino, ubicado
aproximadamente en Third Street y Ocean Drive,
junto con una imagen del dao que caus la tormenta
en las calles.
While the Great Depression of the 1930s was
unquestionably the worst time in U.S. and European
history, Miami Beach was going through a mini-boom
at the height of the period. Miami Beach Kennel
Club was bustling day and night with record crowds
every weekend. New hotels were being built and
jobs were being created. Miami Beach was probably
the least affected place in the country during the
GreatDepression.
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Aunque la Gran Depresin de los aos 1930 fue

incuestionablemente la peor poca en la historia de
Estados Unidos y Europa, Miami Beach atraves una
pequea bonanza en el punto mximo de ese perodo.
Miami Beach Kennel Club estaba atiborrado da y
noche con rcord de multitudes cada fin de semana. Se
construan nuevos hoteles y se creaban nuevos empleos.
Miami Beach fue probablemente el lugar del pas que
menos se vio afectado durante la Gran Depresin.
In 1936, Burdines opened its first free-standing Miami

Beach store on the southwest corner of Lincoln Road and
Meridian Avenue. Paying homage to the Art Deco style
of the era, the store was, like many of the hotels being
built on Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, a wonderful
example of the Art Deco architectural genre. Note the
rounded front of the building, the streamline striping and
the name, Burdines in an art modern style, typical of
the eras lettering and signage.
En 1936, Burdines inaugur su primera tienda
independiente en Miami Beach en la esquina suroeste
de Lincoln Road y Meridian Avenue. Rindiendo
homenaje al estilo Art Deco de la poca, la tienda fue,
al igual que muchos de los hoteles que se construyeron
entonces en Ocean Drive y Collins Avenue, un ejemplo
maravilloso del gnero arquitectnico Art Deco.
Nota: La fachada redondeada del edificio, las franjas
estilizadas y el nombre Burdines en un estilo artstico
moderno, todo tpico del tipo de letra y los carteles de
esa era.
1940s
In 1940, J.N Lummus published the first
edition of The Miracle of Miami Beach,
which was followed by two subsequent
editions. This photo is the updated
1952 edition, the picture on the cover
showing the original pier on the Ocean
Beach side at which the Biscayne Bay
Navigation Company boats docked.
En 1940, J.N Lummus public la primera
edicin de The Miracle of Miami
Beach (El Milagro de Miami Beach),
del cual se hicieron dos ediciones
posteriores. Esta foto es la edicin
actualizada de 1952, la imagen de
la portada muestra el muelle original
en el lado de Ocean Beach en el cual
atracaban los barcos de la empresa
Biscayne Bay Navigation Company.
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World War II
Shortly after World War II began, the

US Army Air Corps recognized the value
and validity of establishing a year-round
training base on Miami Beach and
eventually somewhere in the vicinity of
60 percent of all aviators and support
personnel trained on the beach as the
military took over hotels, restaurants and
cafeterias for use as barracks, mess halls
and classrooms. The troops marched in
close order drills on Washington Avenue,
Collins Avenue, Lincoln Road and the
municipal golf course.
Poco despus del inicio de la Segunda
Guerra Mundial, el Cuerpo de Aviacin
del Ejrcito de EE.UU. reconoci el valor
y la validez de establecer una base de
entrenamiento permanente en Miami
Beach y a la postre aproximadamente un
60% de todos los aviadores y personal
de apoyo entrenados como militares en
la playa tomaron posesin de los hoteles,
restaurantes y cafeteras para usarlos
como cuarteles, comedores y salones de
clase. Las tropas marchaban en estricto
orden en las calles de Washington
Avenue, Collins Avenue, Lincoln Road y el
campo de golf municipal.
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1960s
For the Art Deco aficionado,

it just does not get any
better than this view, looking
south on Collins Avenue
from 19 Street with nothing
but Art Deco hotels in the
scene, circa 1947. All of the
buildings shown in this view
are still standing and looking
better than ever.
Para el aficionado al Art
Deco, no hay nada mejor
que esta vista, en sentido sur
sobre Collins Avenue desde
19 Street con nada ms
que hoteles Art Deco en la
escena, que data de 1947.
Todos los edificios mostrados
en esta imagen siguen en pie
y se ven mejor que nunca.
1950s
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Marvelous
MID-Century
Brand new hotels and stores were opening to serve the

increasing numbers of tourists.
Indicative of Miami Beachs growth was the opening of

the Miami Beach Auditorium today, The Fillmore Miami
Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. The auditorium
opened in 1950, in time to help celebrate Miami Beachs
40th birthday. The building is festooned with signs
reading Miami Beach: Life Begins at 40 in 55!
Se inauguraban hoteles nuevos y tiendas para atender al
creciente nmero de turistas.
Una seal indicadora del crecimiento de Miami Beach
fue la apertura del Miami Beach Auditorium, hoy en
da el The Fillmore Miami Beach en el Jackie Gleason
Theater. El auditorio se inaugur en 1950, a tiempo para
celebrar el 40 aniversario de Miami Beach. El edificio
se engalan con carteles que decan Miami Beach: La
vida comienza a los 40 en el 55!
MIMO
In addition to Art Deco, an architectural style for

which Miami Beach became nationally known for
was Miami Modern. (MiMo) The style incorporates
straight lines rather than curves and modern window
design rather than portholes. There are no finials in
the MiMo style and few, if any, gables or pinnacles.
The 63 Street overpass, now removed, and the
Casablanca Hotel, at 64 Street and Collins Avenue,
are examples of this MiMo style.
Adems de Art Deco, un estilo arquitectnico por
el que Miami Beach conquist renombre nacional
fue Miami Modern. (MiMo) El estilo incorpora
lneas rectas en vez de curvas y diseos modernos
de ventanas ms que escotillas. No hay remates en
el estilo MiMo y pocos, si acaso los hay, gabletes o
pinculos. El paso elevado de la 63 Street, que ya
no existe, y el Casablanca Hotel, en la 64 Street y
Collins Avenue, son ejemplos de este estilo MiMo.
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Lincoln Road
In 1960, Lincoln Road merchants enlisted nationally
renowned architect Morris Lapidus to plan and
design a pedestrian mall, closed to automobile traffic,
where Lincoln Road had been. Lapidus constructed
a series of concrete bollards and shade structures
and widened the sidewalks, stating A car never
bought anything. The mall fell on hard times for some
years, but today, it is one of Americas most desirable
shopping locations.
During the 1960s and 1970s Miami Beach was a
magnet for the countrys greatest entertainers. Besides
the Surfside Six television show being produced
here, Jackie Gleason moved his variety show to
Miami Beach Auditorium and the citys famous hotels
competed for the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis,
Jr., Dean Martin and the Rat Pack, Eddie Fisher,
Liberace, Count Basie and his Orchestra, Elvis Presley
and many more. Along with that, Presley and the
Beatles visited in the early 1960s, and Miami Beach
became a favored venue for movie production during
that time.
En 1960, los comerciantes de Lincoln Road
contrataron al arquitecto de fama nacional Morris
Lapidus para planificar y disear un centro comercial
peatonal, cerrado al trfico vehicular, donde
quedaba Lincoln Road. Lapidus construy una serie
de bolardos de concreto y estructuras de sombra
y ampli las aceras, bajo la mxima de que Los
automviles no van de compras. El centro comercial
pas por momentos difciles durante varios aos,
pero hoy es una de las locaciones de compras ms
deseables del pas.
Actor Clarke Gable before being deployed to World War II.
En los aos 1960 y 1970 Miami Beach era un imn

para las grandes figuras del espectculo del pas.
With glorious winter weather and

unparalleled sports facilities, Miami Beach
became the home of champions and
championships. Mohammed Ali trained
at the Fifth Street Gym and fought his first
heavyweight boxing championship bout
in the citys convention center while the
Orange Bowl Classic Tennis Championship
and several state AAU swimming
championships were held at Flamingo Park
Con un clima invernal glorioso e
instalaciones deportivas incomparables,
Miami Beach se transform en la sede de
campeones y campeonatos. Mohammed
Ali entren en el Fifth Street Gym y
disput su primer ttulo de boxeo de peso
pesado en el centro de convenciones de
la ciudad, mientras que en el Flamingo
Park se realizaron el Campeonato de tenis
Orange Bowl Classic Tennis Championship
y varios campeonatos estatales de
natacin AAU.
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The Miami Beach Architectural District,

more popularly known as the Art Deco
District, was put on the National Register
of Historic Places. However, inclusion
on the register did not directly preserve
the old buildings, an action which
needed to be done through local laws
andregulations.
The Miami Design Preservation League
was founded in 1976 by Barbara
Capitman, who moved to Miami Beach
from New York in 1973. She and
others were fascinated by the Art Deco
architecture and resolved to save it.
Capitman, a true hero of historic
preservation, along with her group,
was in favor of preserving the old
buildings in tandem with revitalizing the
neighborhood by bringing in tourists and
younger residents attracted by its historic
nature. Money that the newcomers spent
would be used to enhance both the
neighborhood and the historicbuildings.
Along with Capitman, designer Leonard
Horowitz worked diligently on the
restoration of the facades of the Art Deco
buildings, enhancing them with a pastel
color palette and restoring them to their
original appearances.
The work of Capitman, Horowitz and a
cadre of volunteers proved its value as
Miami Beach became known at the Art
Deco capitol of the country. Tourism,
television programs and movie making
in the South Beach area increased
dramatically because of these Art
Decopioneers.
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The Mariel boatlift brought a

wave of Cuban refugees to
a city that was essentially a
playground and completely
unprepared to handle the influx.
What had become a citywide
depression was at the same
time a paradise for the
disenfranchised. More and
more immigrants came from the
Caribbean and South America.
Unending opportunities were
still found in Miami Beach. The
weather and low-cost rent made
it possible for writers, artists,
photographers, and television
series producers and filmmakers
looking for inexpensivelocales
to relocate to Miami Beach.
El xodo de Mariel trajo una
oleada de refugiados cubanos
a una ciudad que esencialmente
era un patio de juegos y no
estaba en absoluto preparada
para manejar tal influjo.
El Distrito Arquitectnico de Miami Beach,

mayormente conocido como el Distrito Art
Deco, fue incorporado al Registro Nacional
de Lugares Histricos. No obstante, la
inclusin en dicho registro no significaba la
preservacin directa de los edificios antiguos,
sino que fue una accin que amerit hacerse
mediante leyes y reglamentos locales.
1980s
La Liga de Preservacin de Diseos de Miami

fue fundada en 1976 por Barbara Capitman,
quien se mud a Miami Beach proveniente de
Nueva York en 1973. Ella y otras personas
estaban fascinadas con la arquitectura Art
Deco y se plantearon la meta de salvarla.
Capitman, una autntica herona de la
preservacin histrica, junto con su grupo,
estaba a favor tanto de preservar los edificios
antiguos como de revitalizar el vecindario
mediante la acogida de turistas y residentes
ms jvenes atrados por la naturaleza
histrica. El dinero que gastaban los recin
llegados se usaba para mejorar tanto el
vecindario como los edificios histricos.
Adems de Capitman, el diseador Leonard
Horowitz trabaj con diligencia en la
restauracin de las fachadas de los edificios
Art Deco, mejorndolas con una paleta
de colores pasteles y restituyndoles su
apariencia original.
La labor de Capitman, Horowitz y un cuadro
de voluntarios demostr su valor cuando
Miami Beach se hizo conocida como la
capital Art Deco del pas. El turismo, los
programas de televisin y las pelculas de
cine filmadas en South Beach aumentaron
dramticamente debido a estos pioneros
delArt Deco.
Television drama Miami Vice cast members. The series ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1989.
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The 1990s were an exciting

time in Miami Beach as
a string of South Beach
characters lit up the decade.
The fashion industry came to
Miami Beach, several cultural
venues opened, nightclubs
thrived, and Lincoln Road got
a facelift.
Los aos 1990 fueron una
etapa emocionante en Miami
Beach ya que una hilera de
personajes de South Beach
ilumin la dcada. La industria
de la moda arrib a Miami
Beach, se inauguraron varias
sedes para eventos culturales,
los centros nocturnos
prosperaron y Lincoln Road
fue remozada.
1990s
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Actor David Caruso on set of CSI: Miami
Miami Beachs reputation as an arts and

cultural center is now worldwide. The
Miami City Ballet and the New World
Symphony both call Miami Beach home,
while the famed Art Basel Miami Beach
centers 24 hour per day activities in the
city. Keeping the art aficionado entertained
for months, Miami Beach is also home
to many renowned museums, including
the Bass Museum of Art, Wolfsonian FIU
Museum, Jewish Museum of Florida and a
stunning Holocaust Memorial.
2000s
La reputacin de Miami Beach como centro

para las artes y la cultura ha cobrado
renombre mundial. El Miami City Ballet y
la orquesta New World Symphony tienen
su sede en Miami Beach, mientras que el
afamado festival Art Basel Miami Beach
ofrece 24 horas diarias de actividades
en la ciudad. Con constantes opciones
para los aficionados a las artes, Miami
Beach es igualmente la sede de muchos
museos de distincin mundial, entre los
que se encuentran el Bass Museum of
Art, Wolfsonian FIU Museum, Jewish
Museum of Florida y el asombroso
HolocaustMemorial.
Miami City Ballet
1111 Lincoln Road parking garage, designed by the internationally known Swiss architectural
firm of Herzog & de Meuron, is an example of the new era of architecture on Miami Beach.
Opening day at Art Basel 2014.
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This issues feature story may be coming to an end but the great and incredible story of Miami Beach, happily, is not.
Tal vez la historia principal de este nmero est llegando a su fin, pero por fortuna no es el caso de la grandiosa e increble
historia de Miami Beach.
Capture more
miami beach history
Miami Beach centennial history walking
tours will be provided by the Miami Dade
Preservation League through 2015. For
details, visit mdpl.org.
Miami Beach centennial history walking
tours will be provided by the Miami Dade
Preservation League through 2015. For
details, visit mdpl.org.
MIAMI BEACH THROUGH THE DECADES Photo Exhibit
February 27 - May 29 | Miami Beach City Hall
Fourth Floor Gallery | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Oliver not only sold my house

within a tight deadline, he got
the exact price I needed and
helped me move into my new
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Miami Beach Digital Archives, a fascinating collection of historic

Miami Beach photographs, postcards and other visual materials.
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About the author

Seth H. Bramson is the official city historian and is currently
writing the citys centennial history. He is adjunct professor of
history and historian-in-residence at Barry University and he is
Americas single most-published Florida history book author.
Seventeen of his 22 books deal directly with the South Florida
Gold Coast. Professor Bramson has lived in Greater Miami for
68 years.
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GREEN MATTERS
Stuck in the
FOG
By Yanira Pineda
et us paint a familiar scene: you sit down for a meal, enjoy it

and go on with your life. But where do the by-products of that
dish the fats, oil, grease, and food scraps go? As a health
conscious community, we worry a lot about where our food comes
from, but we rarely consider where the leftovers go.
The majority of our food naturally contains fats, oils, or grease
(FOG) and, even when they do not, we use them for cooking and
to add flavor. For this reason, restaurants and other food service
establishments are required by law to have grease traps that
capture FOG and prevent them from entering the public sanitary/
wastewater sewer system.
Without the aid of these devices, these food residues harden
in the sewer pipes and clog the system, often causing back-ups
and wastewater discharges that can threaten public health and
are costly to clean-up, noted Margarita Wells, environment and
sustainability specialist, City of Miami Beach.
To prevent grease blockages and overflows, non-residential
facilities are required to obtain a Grease Discharge Operating
(GDO) Permit from Miami Dade County. As part of this program,
county and city staff inspect FOG-generating facilities and ensure
that their grease traps are properly installed and
maintained regularly.
In addition to grease traps, there are other steps that both food
establishments and residents can take at home to reduce FOGrelated incidents. These include proper food disposal procedures,
such as not cleaning greasy equipment outdoors and not pouring
FOG and solid food scraps down the drain.
In Your Home: Dos & Donts

DO install a strainer or catch basket in sink and
floor drains.
DO place cooled cooking oil, grease and fats in
containers and discard with your regular garbage.
DO use paper towels to wipe off residual grease or
oil off of pots and pans before washing them.
DO remember that pollution prevention starts in
the kitchen.
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DO NOT dispose food scraps or paper products

down the sink or toilet.
DO NOT use hot water and soap to wash grease
down the drain, it will harden within the
sewer pipes.
DO NOT pour cooking oil, pan drippings, bacon
grease, salad dressings, or sauces down the sink
or toilet.
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Atrapados en grasa Imaginemos una escena familiar: se
sienta a la mesa a comer, disfruta la comida y sigue con su vida.
Pero adnde van a parar los productos derivados de ese platillo:
las grasas, el aceite y las sobras? Como comunidad consciente de
la salud, nos preocupamos mucho por saber de dnde provienen
nuestros alimentos, pero rara vez consideramos adnde van a dar
las sobras.
La mayora de nuestros alimentos contienen grasas y aceites
de forma natural, e incluso cuando no es as, los usamos para
cocinar o aadir sabor. Por esta razn, los restaurantes y otros
establecimientos de servicio de comidas estn obligados por la
ley a tener receptculos que recojan las grasas y eviten que pasen
al sistema de alcantarillado sanitario pblico.
For more information on FOG and Grease

Discharge Operating permits, please
contact the Environment and Sustainability
Division at 305.673.7010 or visit
www.miamibeachfl.gov/green.
Sin la ayuda de estos dispositivos, estos residuos alimentarios

se endurecen en las tuberas y obstruyen el sistema, lo que a
menudo causa acumulacin y descargas de aguas residuales
que amenazan la salud pblica y acarrean grandes costos de
limpieza, asever Margarita Wells, especialista en medio
ambiente y sustentabilidad de la Ciudad de Miami Beach.
Para prevenir obstrucciones y desbordamiento de grasa, los
establecimientos no residenciales deben obtener un permiso
de operacin de vertido de grasas (GDO, por sus siglas en
ingls) del Condado de Miami Dade. Como parte de este
programa, el personal del condado y la ciudad inspeccionan
los establecimientos que generan grasas y aceites y se aseguran
de que los receptculos estn bien instalados y reciban
mantenimiento con regularidad.
Adems de los receptculos, hay otros pasos que tanto los
establecimientos de comida como los residentes pueden seguir
en casa para reducir los incidentes relacionados con las grasas y
aceites. Entre ellos se incluyen procedimientos apropiados para
los desechos alimentarios, como es no limpiar equipos grasosos
al aire libre y no verter grasas y aceites y sobras de alimentos
slidos por el drenaje.
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YOUR SPACE
Le n d a Ha n d
N ot a Ha n d Ou t
ost people believe that they can help a homeless person

by handing some change or a dollar. In Miami Beach,
where help is available and offered to the homeless,
handouts do not help. For too many, handouts subsidize and
encourage life on the streets.
provides information on Miami Beachs Homeless Outreach

Team, which can provide shelter, medical and addiction
treatment services; replace lost identification documents, provide
employment training and referrals and; ultimately, help the person
leave the streets for good.
Many homeless people suffer from mental illness and addiction.

Their suffering is compounded by remaining on the streets. But
they can help themselves by leaving the streets and accepting
the services and shelters that the City of Miami Beach offers.
This ensures that medical professionals and additional support
services are aligned to heal the person and prepare them to
return to independence. Spare change -- offered with the best
intentions -- discourages the acceptance of help and
encourages homelessness.
Homelessness is the absence of a fixed, sheltered place to live. In

Miami Beach, the latest Homeless Point in Time Survey conducted
August 28 and 29, 2014 identified 157 homeless people
sleeping on the streets. From October 2013 to September 2014,
the city placed 572 in shelters. Some were even reunited with
long-lost family members.
To make this happen, Miami Beachs Committee on the Homeless

will distribute cards to businesses, residents and visitors with a
straight message. Instead of handing a homeless person your
spare change, hand them a homeless help card. The card
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While Miami Beach is one of only two municipalities in MiamiDade County with homeless outreach teams and the only city with
a walk-in center for the homeless, no one can force the homeless
to accept help. Every day that a homeless person lives on the
streets, he or she grows more convinced that the streets are his or
her home.
While Miami Beach has its Homeless Outreach Team and a

volunteer outreach team comprising members of the clergy,
the city cannot do the work alone. Residents, businesses
and visitors can be part of the solution as easily as they can
be part of the problem. By discouraging panhandling and
encouraging the homeless to accept services, the community
can bring an end to homelessness.
Are you ready to help end homelessness in Miami Beach?
Ofrezca una mano amiga, no una limosna Muchas
personas creen que pueden ayudar a un indigente con unas
pocas monedas sueltas o un dlar. En Miami Beach, donde
existe y se da ayuda a los indigentes, las limosnas no sirven.
Para muchos, las limosnas subsidian y fomentan la vida en
las calles.
Muchos indigentes sufren de enfermedades mentales y
adicciones. Su sufrimiento se exacerba al vivir en las calles.
Pero pueden hacerse ellos mismos un favor si salen de las
calles y aceptan los servicios y refugios que ofrece la Ciudad
de Miami Beach. As se garantiza que los profesionales
mdicos y servicios de apoyo adicional estn armonizados
para curar a la persona y prepararla para regresar a la
independencia. Las monedas sueltas, que se ofrecen con las
mejores intenciones, desalientan la aceptacin de ayuda y
estimulan la indigencia.
Para hacer que esto suceda, el Comit para la Indigencia
de Miami Beach distribuir tarjetas entre las empresas,
residentes y visitantes con un mensaje claro. En vez de darle
unas cuantas monedas a una persona indigente, entrguele
una tarjeta de ayuda para indigentes. La tarjeta trae
informacin sobre el Equipo de Asistencia a la Indigencia de
Miami Beach, el cual brinda refugio, servicios de atencin
La indigencia es la falta de un lugar fijo y seguro para

vivir. En Miami Beach, segn el estudio ms reciente sobre
indigencia (Homeless Point in Time Survey) realizado
entre el 28 y el 29 de agosto de 2014, se identificaron
157 personas indigentes que duermen en las calles. Entre
octubre de 2013 y septiembre de 2014, la ciudad coloc
a 572 indigentes en refugios. Algunos de ellos hasta se
reencontraron con su familia.
Si bien Miami Beach es uno de los dos municipios del
Condado de Miami-Dade con equipos de asistencia a la
indigencia y la nica ciudad con un centro de atencin
inmediata para indigentes, nadie puede obligar a los
indigentes a aceptar la ayuda. Cada da que un indigente
vive en la calle, se convence ms de que las calles son su
verdadero hogar.
La Ciudad paga por camas en cuatro refugios: The Salvation
Army, Miami Rescue Mission, Lotus House y Camillus House.
Cada refugio ofrece comidas y servicios de administracin
de casos. Cada uno proporciona un entorno nico y apoyo
adicional, tales como servicios de salud mental y tratamiento
de adicciones. Para que estos refugios tengan xito,
las personas deben estar listas para aceptar la ayuda y
comprometerse con su
xito personal.
Si bien Miami Beach tiene su Equipo de Asistencia a
la Indigencia y un equipo de voluntarios de asistencia
integrado por miembros del clero, la ciudad no puede hacer
todo el trabajo. Los residentes, empresas y visitantes pueden
formar parte de la solucin tan fcilmente como pueden ser
parte del problema. Al desalentar las limosnas y fomentar
que los indigentes acepten servicios de ayuda, la comunidad
puede ponerle fin a la indigencia.
Est usted listo para ayudar a acabar con la indigencia en
Miami Beach?
@CITYOFMIAMIBEACH
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For more on how the City is reducing homelessness, watch

out MBTV original program, Homelessness on Miami Beach;
Another Day in Paradise?
croll.aspx?id=17256
achfl.gov/commservices/s
Instead of handing a homeless

person your spare change,
hand them this homeless help
card. Follow this link to print
more cards.
COLUMN
mdica y de adicciones, reemplazo de documentos de

identificacin extraviados, capacitacin laboral y referidos
y, a la postre, ayuda para que las personas dejen las calles
para siempre.
http://web.miamibe
The City purchases shelter beds at four shelters: The Salvation

Army, Miami Rescue Mission, Lotus House and Camillus
House. Each shelter provides meals and case management
services. Each provides a unique environment and additional
support such as mental health services and addiction
treatment. For these shelters to succeed, people must be
ready to accept the help and commit to their
personal success.
PET PALS
PROTECT
YOUR PET:
MICROCHIP
By Melissa Berthier
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D
Each microchip contains
a unique registration
number and the phone
number of the registry
for the particular brand
of chip. A handheld
scanner reads the
radio frequency of the
chip and displays this
information. The animal
shelter or vet clinic
that finds your pet can
contact the registry to
get your name and
phone number.
Cada microchip
contiene un nmero
de registro nico y el
nmero telefnico del
registro para la marca
particular de chip.
Un escner manual
lee la radiofrecuencia
del chip y muestra
la informacin. El
refugio de animales o
clnica veterinaria que
encuentre a su mascota
puede contactar al
registro para obtener su
nombre y
nmero telefnico.
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espite best efforts, a beloved dog or cat can slip through an open door,
gate or window and disappear. If your pet is wearing a collar with an
identification tag, chances are good that you will get them back. But what if
the collar comes off or the tag becomes hard to read?
Microchips provide an extra level of protection in case your pet goes astray.
Providing your cat or dog with both tags and a microchip can help ensure a joyful
reunion if your companion goes missing.
When I first come across a lost pet, I check for an identification tag on the collar.
If thats not available, I immediately scan the found/lost pet for a microchip, said
Officer Mariana J. Garcia, Miami Beach Polices first animal resource officer who
takes great lengths to ensure pets are returned safely.
Thanks to microchip technology, Officer Garcia has been able to reunify dozens of
Miami Beach pets with their families. Most recently, she reunited Armando, a lost
pooch, with his owners in a record 20 minutes. A Good Samaritan had brought
him into Fire Station No. 1 and he had a microchip.
Microchips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice, that use radio
frequency waves to transmit information about your pet. Theyre implanted just
under the skin, usually right between the shoulder blades.
However, implanting a microchip is merely the first step, noted Officer Garcia.
Pet owners must register their animals information correctly with the microchip
company. If you move, you must notify the microchip company to ensure they have
your updated information.
Its important not to rely on a microchip alone to protect your pet, warns Garcia.
In the event of accidental separation, identification tags are your pets first
ticket home.
Now thats technology getting under your skin.
Proteja a su mascota: Microchip A pesar de los mejores esfuerzos, un perro
o gato querido puede escaparse por una puerta abierta, un portn o una ventana
y desaparecer. Si su mascota usa collar con placa de identificacin, hay buenas
probabilidades de que la recupere. Pero qu pasa si el collar se desprende o la
placa no es legible?
Los microchips ofrecen un grado adicional de proteccin en caso de que su
mascota pierda el collar y las placas. Proporcionarle a su gato o perro placas y
tambin un microchip puede contribuir a un reencuentro dichoso en caso de que
lo impensable ocurra y su acompaante se extrave.
Cuando me encuentro con una mascota extraviada, lo primero que hago es
buscar la placa de identificacin en el collar. Si no hay placa, de inmediato le
paso el escner a la mascota extraviada en busca de un microchip, explic
Mariana J. Garcia, primera funcionaria de rescate animal de la Polica de Miami
Beach, quien pone mucho empeo en garantizar que las mascotas regresen a
salvo a sus hogares.
Gracias a la tecnologa de microchip, la Funcionaria Garcia ha podido reunir a
docenas de mascotas de Miami Beach con sus familias.
Miami Beach Police

Animal Resource Officer
Mariana J. Garcia
305.673.7575 Ext 3705
MarianaJomarron@miamibeachfl.gov
El microchip es un transpondedor, ms o menos del tamao de un grano de

arroz, que usa ondas de radiofrecuencia para transmitir informacin sobre la
mascota. Se implanta debajo de la piel, por lo general justo entre los omplatos.
No obstante, implantar el microchip es apenas el primer paso, coment la
Funcionaria Garcia.
Los dueos de mascotas deben registrar la informacin correcta sobre sus
mascotas con la empresa de microchips. Si usted se muda, debe notificarlo a la
empresa de microchip para garantizar que tengan sus datos actualizados.
Es importante no depender solamente del microchip para proteger a sus
mascotas, advirti Garcia. En caso de una separacin accidental, las placas de
identificacin son el primer boleto de vuelta al hogar de su mascota.
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BEACH IN BLOOM
MIAMI BEACH
BLOOMS
By Melissa Berthier
efore the railroad came to Florida in the late 1800s, South

Florida trees were draped with the exquisite crevices and
scents of native orchids. But as development expanded,
these coveted blossoms were severed and shipped north as
potted plants among the first natural resources exploited in this
tropicalparadise.
time. Phalaenopsis orchids typically bloom once a year, lasting for

several months.
Today, in an effort to bring back orchid prominence, one million

orchids are being planted throughout South Florida. Fairchild
Tropical Botanic Garden researchers planted the seed and Miami
Beach is bringing it to fruition.
Miami Beach florece Antes de que el ferrocarril llegara

a Florida a finales de los aos 1800, los rboles del sur de
Florida estaban envueltos en los exquisitos entuertos y perfumes
de orqudeas nativas. Pero al ampliarse el desarrollo, esos
florecimientos codiciados fueran sacados de sus hogares y
enviados al norte como plantas de solares, entre los primeros
recursos naturales en ser explotados en este paraso tropical.
Conversations with Fairchild and Vizcaya Museums & Gardens led

Miami Beach Parks Superintendent Millie McFadden to Pine Ridge
Orchids in Homestead.
We received the most generous donation from Pine Ridge Orchids,
Inc., explained McFadden. The retiring company donated 1,200
magnificent Phalaenopsis plants that will allow us to realize our
initiative. All of these brilliant orchids will adorn the trees and palms
within our many parks.
TIPS ON HOW TO CARE FOR ORCHIDS

Generally, water once a week.
Do not place in direct sunlight. If indoors,
orchids will need a bright location.
Use a potting media specifically intended for
orchids, they will not grow in potting soil.
A day time/night time fluctuation in
temperature of approximately 10 degrees is
what will often prompt orchids to flower.
Orchids like high humidity, perfect for South
Florida conditions.
Placement is already underway, and orchids can now be viewed at

Brittany Bay Park in North Beach, Collins Park in Mid Beach and
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park in South Beach. It is anticipated
that additional installations will take place at Fisher Park, La Gorce
Park, Poinciana Park and Belle Island Park.
The orchids are being affixed to trees, and to ensure survival,
a micro irrigation system is being run up the trunks to provide
supplemental water during the dry season.
With such an ethereal look, orchids have a reputation that they
are hard to grow. Their care, however, is not difficult, it just takes
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These plants will be a dazzling addition to Miami Beach, and it

is our hope that they will continue to flower and thrive year after
year,added McFadden.
Hoy en da, hay una iniciativa para devolver la prominencia de las

orqudeas mediante la siembra de un milln de orqudeas en todo
el sur de Florida. Los investigadores del jardn botnico Fairchild
Tropical Botanic Garden se inspiraron con esta visin, en cuya
realizacin contribuir Miami Beach.
Las conversaciones con las instituciones Fairchild y Vizcaya
Museums & Gardens llev a Millie McFadden, Superintendente de
Parques de Miami Beach a Pine Ridge Orchids en Homestead.
Recibimos la donacin ms generosa de Pine Ridge Orchids,
Inc., explic McFadden. La compaa en retiro don 1,200
plantas Phalaenopsis magnficas que nos permitirn llevar a
cabo nuestra iniciativa. Todas estas orqudeas resplandecientes
adornarn los rboles y las palmeras de nuestros parques.
La colocacin ya est en proceso y las orqudeas ahora pueden
verse en el Brittany Bay Park en North Beach, en el Collins Park
en Mid Beach y en el Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park en South
Beach. Est previsto colocar plantas adicionales en los parques
Fisher Park, La Gorce Park, Poinciana Park y Belle Island Park.
Las orqudeas se adosan a los rboles y para garantizar su
supervivencia, se instala un microsistema de irrigacin en el rbol
que proporciona agua complementaria durante la estacin de
sequa.
Por su apariencia etrea, las orqudeas tienen la reputacin de ser
difciles de cultivar. Pero su cuidado no es complicado, apenas
requiere tiempo. Las orqudeas Phalaenopsis tpicamente florecen
una vez al ao y la floracin dura varios meses.
Estas plantas sern una deslumbrante aadidura a Miami Beach,
y tenemos la esperanza de que seguirn floreciendo y progresando
ao tras ao, agreg McFadden.
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the buildings are Mid-Century modern (aka MiMo). And if you want to sightsee, just hop in a kayak. Im Laura, come see
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SEND YOUR
QUESTIONS
I see people throwing stuff away on the

beach all of the time. Isnt it against the law
to litter?
The City of Miami Beach has a zero-tolerance litter policy in place to improve
cleanliness in the public right-of-way. Penalties for violating anti-litter laws range
from $50 for a first offense to $500 for a third or subsequent offense (Sec. 46-92
of City Code).
The City provides garbage and recycling bins in most high-traffic areas.
Businesses and residents are required by Code to keep their areas litter free
from the building line to the halfway point of the right of way. Properly dispose
of recyclables such as plastic and aluminum containers in marked recycling bins
and deposit all other garbage into trash bins. Do not bring Styrofoam, glass
or metal products onto the beach and clean up before you leave. Remember:
cigarette butts and chewing gum are litter too.
There are approximately 150 team members performing litter control throughout
the city, seven days a week, 365 days a yearusing a combination of
mechanical and manual procedures to keep the streets litter free. Miami-Dade
County is responsible for beach cleanliness east of the back line of the dune to
the water line, and the City is responsible from the dune line west to the coral
rock wall and all of the rights of way citywide.
An aggressive cleanliness assessment program rates cleanliness of assigned
areas of the city. Since its launch in 2005, scores have improved by 25.2%. The
current citywide score is 1.5 (one being extremely clean).
Why does it take so long for a light to be

replaced at my neighborhood park?
In the past, lights and other maintenance issues on park properties occasionally
took a longer amount of time than expected to be replaced or corrected. This
was mainly due to the large number of facilities the Property Management
Division maintained. In order to address these issues more expeditiously, the
Parks and Recreation Department is undertaking all property maintenance
responsibilities of parks and oceanfront restrooms. Property Management
Division team can now concentrate on the maintenance of all other
cityfacilities.
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Constantemente veo a gente arrojando cosas en la playa. No es

ilegal botar basura? La Ciudad de Miami Beach tiene una poltica de cero
tolerancia con respecto a la basura a fin de mejorar la limpieza en el derecho
de va pblico. Las multas por violar las leyes sobre desperdicios oscilan entre
$50 por la primera infraccin y $500 por la tercera o posterior infraccin
(Sec. 46-92 del Cdigo de la Ciudad).
La Ciudad ofrece recipientes para basura y reciclaje en la mayora de las
reas de mucho trfico. El Cdigo estipula que las empresas y los residentes
deben mantener sus reas libres de basura desde la lnea de la edificacin
hasta el punto medio del derecho de va. Se deben desechar debidamente
los objetos reciclables, tales como envases de plstico y aluminio, en los
recipientes de reciclaje debidamente marcados y depositar el resto de la
basura en los recipientes para tal fin. No se deben traer a la playa productos
de espuma de poliestireno (styrofoam), vidrio ni metal y debe limpiar antes de
marcharse. Recuerde: las colillas de cigarrillo y el chicle tambin sonbasura.
Hay un equipo de aproximadamente 150 integrantes dedicados a las labores
de control de desperdicios en toda la ciudad, siete das a la semana, 365 das
al ao, mediante una combinacin de procedimientos mecnicos y manuales
para mantener limpias las calles. El Condado de Miami-Dade es responsable
de la limpieza de las playas hacia el este de la lnea posterior de las dunas
hasta el borde del agua, mientras que la Ciudad es responsable de la limpieza
desde la lnea de las dunas hacia el oeste hasta la pared de coral y de todos
los derechos de va de la ciudad.
Un programa de evaluacin rigurosa califica la limpieza de las reas
asignadas de la ciudad. Desde su lanzamiento en 2005, las puntuaciones han
mejorado en un 25.2%. La puntuacin actual de toda la ciudad es 1.5 (uno
representa que la ciudad est extremadamente limpia).
Por qu demoran tanto en cambiar una bombilla en el
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mantenimiento en los parques ocasionalmente demoraban mucho ms tiempo
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al gran nmero de propiedades que manejaba la Divisin de Mantenimiento
de Propiedades. A fin de abordar estos problemas de manera ms expedita,
el Departamento de Parques y Recreacin est asumiendo todas las
responsabilidades de mantenimiento de los parques y baos de la playa.
El equipo de la Divisin de Mantenimiento de Propiedades ahora se puede
concentrar en el mantenimiento de todas los dems propiedades de la ciudad.
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GET FIT
As part of the citys

centennial celebration
in March, there will
be a WorldClass
CAA Tennis Exhibition
where internationally
renowned tennis
players will celebrate
the Miami Beach
tennis legacy on
oceanside courts.
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The Sport of a
Lifetime
By Melissa Berthier
Flamingo Tennis Center 11 Street & Jefferson Avenue 305.673.7761

North Shore Park Tennis Center 501 72 Street 305.604.4080
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Along with the fun of engaging in this activity, playing

tennis on a regular basis provides a plethora of physical
and psychological benefits, including a cardiovascular
workout, maintaining a sharp mind, and improving
flexibility and agility. Not to mention doing wonders to
fill up a social calendar.
Ive played tennis for the past 14 years, and as I
consider myself a young 67-year-old, I look forward to
many more matches, noted Miami Beach resident
Dori Sterling in her bright pink tennis dress.
Miami Beach has two public tennis centers at Flamingo
and North Shore parks. They are expertly managed by
Miami Beach Tennis Management, whom prides itself on
their innovative teaching instruction that includes private,
semi-private and group classes, along with hosting
camps, specialty events and tournaments at
both facilities.
Our instructional services touch the whole community
youth, adult, senior, adaptive and wheelchair
regardless of economic means, said Howie Orlin,
president and executive director, Miami Beach
TennisManagement.
He jugado tenis los ltimos 14 aos y como me

considero un joven de 67 aos, espero jugar muchos
ms partidos, asever Dori Sterling, residente de
Miami Beach.
Miami Beach tiene dos centros de tenis en los parques
Flamingo y North Shore. Estn administrados con
eficiencia por Miami Beach Tennis Management,
empresa que se enorgullece de su enseanza
innovadora que abarca clases privadas, semi-privadas y
grupales, adems de organizar campamentos, eventos
especiales y torneos en ambos centros.
Nuestros servicios de instruccin tocan a la comunidad
entera: jvenes, adultos, tercera edad, adaptativos y
sillas de ruedas, sin importar sus medios econmicos,
afirm Howie Orlin, presidente y director ejecutivo de
Miami Beach Tennis Management.
Hemos establecido un estndar para la industria en
mantenimiento superior de canchas de arcilla, poseemos
infraestructura y controles financieros inquebrantables
y nuestras aplicaciones de redes sociales y sistemas de
gestin estn a la vanguardia, acot Orlin.
En conjunto con el Departamento de Parques y
Recreacin de la ciudad, un programa notorio desde
que la compaa de administracin asumi el control
hace siete meses consiste en ofrecer clnicas gratuitas
de tenis cada dos semanas a casi 600 participantes del
programa extracurricular cada mes.
Lo ms gratificante es escuchar que un nio diga que
es el mejor da de su vida, cundo puedo volver?,
agreg Orlin.
We have set the industry standard for superior clay

court maintenance, possess unbreakable infrastructure
and financial controls, and our social media applications
and management systems are second to none,
noted Orlin.
How to Prevent Tennis Elbow

The classic symptom of tennis elbow is pain and
tenderness on the outside of the arm, just below the bend
of the elbow. Forearm stretches will help prevent and
ease the discomfort of those currently suffering from the
condition.
In conjunction with the citys Parks and Recreation

Department, a notable program since the management
company took the helm seven months ago is their free,
bi-weekly tennis clinics to the nearly 600 afterschool
program participants per month.
To stretch, extend the affected arm with your palm down.

Bend your wrist so fingers point toward the ceiling.
With the other hand, pull your fingers back toward your
body. Relax the stretch, point your fingers down and pull
your fingers toward you until you feel the stretch in the
muscles and tendons on the top of your forearm. Repeat
in each direction 10 times and hold each stretch for 10
seconds.
The most rewarding feeling is to hear a kid say, this is

the best day of my life, when can I come back?,
added Orlin.
El deporte para toda la vida Desde los pequeines
hasta los adultos mayores, muchos residentes de Miami
Beach estn acudiendo a las canchas y disfrutando de
los numerosos beneficios de jugar tenis. Adecuado para
todas las edades y niveles de destreza, el tenis es uno
de los pocos deportes que puede ensearse a cualquier
grupo de edad y jugarse toda la vida.
Junto con la diversin de participar en esta actividad,
jugar tenis de forma habitual proporciona una pltora
de ventajas para la salud fsica y psicolgica, lo que
incluye hacer ejercicio cardiovascular, mantener la
agudeza mental, mejorar la flexibilidad y la agilidad y
el regocijo de llenar un calendario social.
Cmo prevenir el codo de tenista

El sntoma clsico del codo de tenista es dolor y
sensibilidad en la parte externa del brazo, justo debajo
del doblez del codo. Los estiramientos de antebrazo
ayudan a prevenir y aliviar la molestia a las personas
que sufren de estacondicin.
Para hacerlos, estire el brazo afectado con la palma
hacia abajo. Flexione la mueca de modo que los
dedos apunten hacia el techo. Con la otra mano,
empuje los dedos hacia atrs hacia el cuerpo. Relaje el
estiramiento, apunte los dedos hacia abajo y halando
los dedos hacia usted hasta que sienta el estiramiento
en los msculos y tendones en la parte de arriba
del antebrazo. Repita en cada direccin 10 veces y
mantenga el estiramiento por 10 segundos.
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SENIOR SCENE
Hello,
Can You Hear
Me Now?
By Silvia Reyes and Natalie Lopez
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Imagine always needing to ask someone

to order a pizza, make an appointment,
or call your childs school. Fortunately,
since the Florida Legislature passed the
Telecommunications Access System Act
(TASA) in 1991 requiring the distribution
of relay services and phones for individuals
who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/
blind, or speech disabled telephonic
communication has drastically improved.
Imagnese lo que sera si siempre necesitara

pedirle a otra persona que le ordene una
pizza, le fije una cita mdica o llame a
la escuela de su hijo. Por fortuna, desde
que la Legislatura de Florida aprob
la Ley de Sistemas de Acceso a las
Telecomunicaciones (TASA, por sus siglas en
ingls) en 1991 que estipula la distribucin
de servicios y telfonos de retransmisin
para personas con discapacidad auditiva,
ceguera/sordera o del habla las
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early 20 percent of adults in the United

States, 48 million, report some degree
of hearing loss. And by age 65, one
out of three people has a hearing loss.
habla, afirm Maria Ruiz, Directora

de la Oficina de Vivienda y Servicios
Comunitarios.
A travs de FTRI, la ciudad ofrece a quienes
cualifican un telfono amplificado gratuito
de manera que puedan comunicarse con
personas que usan aparatos telefnicos
convencionales.
Para adquirir uno de estos telfonos
amplificados y ver una demostracin, los
Understanding the importance of

communication with loved ones and others,
Miami Beachs Office of Community
Services has partnered with the Center
for Independent Living and Florida
Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) to
serve as a liaison in the distribution of free
amplified phones.
Our office is excited to provide this free
equipment a vital communications
link to our many residents that face
hearing, vision or speech impairments, said
Director Maria Ruiz, Office of Housing and
Community Services.
Through FTRI, the city provides those who
qualify with a free amplified phone so that
they can communicate with people who use
standard telephone equipment.
To acquire one of these amplified phones
and for a demonstration, Miami Beach
residents should make an appointment with
the Office of Community Services by calling
305.673.7491. In order to qualify for the
free equipment, persons must be:
1. A permanent Florida resident
(will need to show ID or Voters
Registration Card)
2. At least three years old
3. Certified as having a hearing loss or
speech impairment
Hola. Me escuchas? Casi el 20% de

los adultos de Estados Unidos, 48 millones,
reportan cierto grado de prdida auditiva.
A la edad de 65 aos, una de cada tres
personas sufre de prdida de la audicin.
comunicaciones telefnicas han

mejorado drsticamente.
Entendiendo la importancia de la
comunicacin con seres queridos y otras
personas, la Oficina de Servicios a la
Comunidad de Miami Beach se ha aliado
con el Centro para la Vida Independiente y
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI)
para servir de enlace en la distribucin de
telfonos amplificados gratuitos.
Estamos entusiasmados en nuestra oficina
con la entrega de estos equipos gratuitos
un vnculo comunicativo vital a los
numerosos residentes que batallan con
discapacidades auditivas, visuales o del
residentes de Miami Beach deben hacer

una cita con la Oficina de Servicios a la
Comunidad a travs del 305.673.7491.
A fin de cualificar para recibir un equipo
gratuito, el solicitante debe:
1. Ser residente permanente de Florida
(deber mostrar documento de
identificacin o tarjeta de registro
electoral)
2. Tener al menos tres aos de edad
3. Estar certificado como discapacitado
de la audicin o el habla
To learn more about Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. visit www.ftri.org
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WINTER/INVIERNO 2015

A LOOK BACK AS MIAMI BEACH CELEBRATES 100

Paying Top Dollar:

take your valuable gold,

VISIT OUR FAMOUS

Surfside/Bal Harbour FL 33154

CITY MANAGERS MESSAGE

during Miami Beachs highest tides of the

Cada ao viene cargado de sus desafos y sus recompensas y me

El Proyecto de Expansin y Renovacin del Centro de Convenciones de

at the forefront of maintaining this vibrant, tropical community intact.

Miami Beach contina avanzando a una velocidad vertiginosa. En una

The Miami Beach Convention Center Expansion and Renovation Project

votacin unnime este diciembre, la Comisin de la Ciudad aprob los

Arts in the Parks Events Party of the Century Commission Meetings

SPECIAL PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR

Meet Your Team Conozca su Equipo

Miami Beach Deputy Police Chief

Cultural Corner Esquina Cultural

O Cinema Rolls Out the Red Carpet

Getting Around Movindose Alrededor

Planned Progress Progreso Planificado

Safety First Seguridad Primero

Next Generation Prxima Generacin

All Ready Todos Listo

Coming Soon: New Ways to Get Around

SWAT Medics: Bullets & Bandages

Foster Mom Encourages Excellence

Mitigate Your Home

Cooking with Fire Cocinando con Fuego

Tips on Using Space Heaters Hot Recipe

TAP INTO FREE, CITY OF MIAMI BEACH APPS

From finding a parking spot or playground, reporting potholes or

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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY MIAMI BEACH

Why Grease Traps Matter

Your Space Su Espacio

Break the Homeless Handout Cycle

Pet Pals Amigos Mascotas

Microchips for Pets

Beach in Bloom Playa Floreciente

Since You Asked Usted Pregunto

Get Fit Pngase en Forma

Senior Scene Escena para Mayores

Recreation Review Informacin de Recreo

Generous Orchid Donation

Littering Park Property Maintenance

Free Amplified Phones

Winter Athletics Spring Camps Domino Tournament

Rosie the Elephant on Alton Road - June 25, 1923

THIS IS HOW WE CELEBRATE!

Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting ACT Productions at

Centennial Coke Six Pack

Hitting shelves this January, Coca-Cola is

Miami Beach Earns Perfect

The Human Rights Campaigns (HRC) Municipal Equality Index issued

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The Alton Road business district is hosting

Los funcionarios de la Polica de Miami Beach Rafael Fujita y Carlos Rodriguez

Doing the Right Thing

El distrito comercial de Alton Road est