Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board Urges Delay in Demolition of Historic Structure Amid Concerns

Overview: At the recent Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board meeting, the impending demolition of a historic building on Pennsylvania Avenue emerged as a central issue, drawing significant concern from board members and community stakeholders. This structure, part of the Fisher Fineberg collection and owned by the Miami-Dade County School Board, has been vacant for nearly 15 years. The school board plans to proceed with demolition citing the building’s disrepair, but the board emphasized that the demolition should comply with historic preservation regulations, which mandate a Certificate of Appropriateness.

Miami Beach Design Review Board Greenlights New Five-Story Hotel Amid Varied Community Response

Overview: The Miami Beach Design Review Board (DRB) meeting focused heavily on a proposal for renovations and new construction at The Standard Hotel, located on Island Avenue. The board approved plans for a new five-story building, which will replace the hotel’s eastern wing with a new structure featuring hotel units on lower floors and six residential units on the upper levels. This approval came amid a mix of community reactions and discussions on various aspects of the project.

Miami Beach Commission Approves Budget Amidst Heated Debate on Funding Priorities

Overview: In a recent Miami Beach City Commission meeting, the approval of a budget focusing on public safety and cleanliness was overshadowed by discussions on funding allocations, particularly concerning Miami New Drama and mayoral office expenses.

Miami Beach Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee Ponders Sunset Harbor Lift Station Management and AI Implementation

Overview: The Miami Beach Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee discussed a range of topics, from the management of the Sunset Harbor lift station and the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in city operations to the revitalization of Washington Avenue and Lincoln Road. Notably, the committee delved into the financial and operational responsibilities of the Sunset Harbor lift station, debating whether the city should assume control from private entities.

Miami Beach Public Safety Committee Debates New Police Substations and Enhanced Surveillance

Overview: The Miami Beach Public Safety Committee meeting centered on significant proposals to improve community safety, including the establishment of new police substations, the implementation of a Project Blue Light initiative for business surveillance, and the creation of a text messaging system for code compliance complaints.