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Monday 23 november 2020
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Welcome Madame Mayor and the Newly Elected and Reelected Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners!
 
Miami-Dade made history when Daniella Levine Cava was sworn in as mayor at a ceremony at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County.  The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners also held an installation ceremony where following their election victories, Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Keon Hardemon, René Garcia, Raquel A. Regalado and Kionee L. McGhee were sworn in as new members of the Miami-Dade County Commission along with incumbent reelected members Joe Martinez and Eileen Higgins. We look forward to working with each of them on restoring Greater Miami's #1 economic engine - tourism and hospitality!
 
 
 
 
New Miami Beach Tourism and Culture Director Appointed
 
The Miami Beach Commission recently appoint Lissette García Arrogante as the city’s new Tourism and Culture Director. Arrogante has broad experience in the arts including public museums, private galleries, corporate art, community foundations and festival planning. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College, CUNY Marxe School of Public and International Affairs, and a Bachelor of Art from Florida International University in Art History with specialization in Contemporary Art. She is thrilled to be a part of the city's mission to support the culture, tourism, and hospitality community.
 
 
 
 
Miami Beach Convention Center and Centerplate Celebrate Milestone
 
The Centerplate team at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) has prepared more than one million meals for Miami-Dade senior citizens home-bound since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Centerplate partnered with DeliverLean to prepare and deliver meals to thousands of at-risk senior citizens daily, providing more than 380 tons of healthy, nutritious food. Centerplate staff work diligently in planning and preparing these meals to then be delivered door-to-door by DeliverLean. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Museum of Graffiti Celebrates One Year Anniversary
 
To celebrate their one-year anniversary, the Museum of Graffiti is debuting two vibrant solo shows during Art Week, November 30 through December 6. Along with a book signing and outdoor screening of Why The Spray, a documentary about 5 Miami graffiti artists, there will be a robust schedule of events including the debut of new works from Miami icon Ahol Sniffs Glue (David Anasagasti), and New York City graffiti pioneer, LA2 (Angel Ortiz).  Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program to Distribute Thousands of Meals
 
The Miami Dolphins Foundation Food Relief Program is partnering with local organizations to distribute thousands of meals during Thanksgiving week. November 23-25 select residents will receive boxed meals consisting of a turkey, fresh produce and sides. This initiative is part of the Miami Dolphins winning the NFL Huddle for 100 club competition, a league wide effort to encourage volunteerism and meaningful contributions throughout the country. The Food Relief Program supports local minority-owned restaurants while addressing food insecurity in our community as a result of COVID-19. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Miami Beach Seeks to Expand High Quality Office Space
 
Miami Beach recently issued a request from commercial real estate developers to build Class A office space with the intent of converting several open-air parking lots along the Lincoln Road corridor to mixed-use office space with on-site parking garages. The city is seeking to attract national and global businesses seeking a highly coveted work environment capitalizing on low tax rate, abundant amenities, top-rated schools and talent. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Miami Beach Announces Partnership with Ocean Conservancy
 
Miami Beach recently announced a Shores Forward Partnership with Ocean Conservancy which aims to support local environmental sustainability efforts. The partnership is intended to protect and preserve local waterways and beaches. The city hopes to collaborate with Ocean Conservancy on various city projects involving green infrastructure, living shorelines, bioretention cells, blue and green roofs as well as natural and artificial reefs. Miami Beach will benefit from project funding, increased expertise, project management capacity and connections to relevant partners. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
City of Miami Welcomes New Commissioner for District 5
 
Jeffrey Watson, a former aide to Bill Clinton and former Miami Mayor Xavier Suarez, was appointed by City of Miami Commissioners Alex Díaz de la Portilla, Ken Russell, Joe Carollo and Manolo Reyes to complete the last year of outgoing commissioner Keon Hardemon's term.  Hardemon was elected to the Miami-Dade County Commission in November 2020.  Commissioner Watson will represent District 5 which includes Overtown, Wynwood, Little Haiti, Liberty City and the Upper Eastside.
 
 
 
 
Miami Welcomes Home 21st Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards
 
The 21st Latin GRAMMY Awards returned home, broadcasting live from the American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami to 80 countries worldwide, showcasing Greater Miami to 60 million people! This year the awards show was held virtually to ensure the safety of the artists and the global live audience. The reimagined show offered performances from multiple cities around the world and brought the best in Latin music to viewers around the globe.
 
 
 
 
Miami International Airport Offers New Contactless Mobile Platform
 
MIA2GO, is Miami International Airport's (MIA) new contactless mobile platform that allows customers to quickly browse food menus, order and pay before making their pick-up at restaurants throughout the airport. The new platform is available via MIA’s mobile-friendly website or mobile app, providing touch-free food pre-orders at participating restaurants. Eating options are searchable by food type and airport terminal, and orders are scheduled for pick-up at pre-set times, allowing customers to avoid waiting in line. The platform accepts multiple forms of payment and customers receive update alerts on their mobile devices. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Bright Lights Miami
 
Virginia Key Beach Park Trust presents Bright Lights Miami, an immersive lights and laser sensory experience that physically guides the audience along a fixed course of dynamically designed audiovisual installations. Enjoy over a mile of specially designed audiovisual installations via drive-thru or drive-in for a laser and light show, surrounded by spectacular sounds and live performances. Bright Lights Miami runs through January 10, Friday through Sunday every weekend in two unique episodes from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and 9:00-11:00 p.m. at the Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
The Miami Marlins Continue Home Plate Meals Thanksgiving Tradition
 
The Miami Marlins and Miami Marlins Foundation, with the support of Feeding South Florida, are providing 1,000 Thanksgiving dinners to local families on November 23 at the 12th annual Home Plate Meals Thanksgiving Distribution. The Miami Marlins and the Miami Marlins Foundation have committed more than 695,000 meals to the South Florida community during the current pandemic. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Miami Marlins Name New Female General Manager
 
The Miami Marlins recently hired Kim Ng as the organization’s new General Manager. Ng is the first woman GM in the history of Major League Baseball and the second person of Asian descent to lead an MLB team. Ng brings extensive knowledge to the Marlins’ team with more than 30 years in Major League Baseball. She becomes the highest-ranking woman in baseball operations and the first woman hired to the position by any of the professional men’s sports teams in the North American Major Leagues. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Masks Up, Miami PSA’s Hope to Help During Covid 19
 
Five local filmmakers offered their best ideas through a new competition by Oolite Arts. Their Miami ideas include using lovesick flamingoes, dogs, dancing skeletons, and even a true story about a family that will resonate with many. The winners received $2,500 to produce up to one-minute PSAs for the contests, Masks Up, Miami presented by Oolite Arts. Through November 24, the public is invited to vote on their favorite for a People’s Choice Award. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
FPL To Donate $15 Million In Bill Credits to Assist Low-Income Customers
 
Florida Power & Light Company plans to donate $15 million in bill credits to benefit eligible low-income customers, as the company continues to support customers facing challenges amidst the global pandemic. Certain residential customers will automatically receive a $20 credit on their monthly bill starting in December that will extend through December 2021. The program will initially include an estimated 55,000 FPL customers. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
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MIAMILAND Campaign Wins Travel Weekly Accolade
 
MIAMILAND, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s campaign promoting the destination’s unforgettable outdoor adventures and national, state, city and county parks, recently won a 2020 Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Award. The Magellan Awards honor the best in travel and salutes the outstanding travel professionals behind it. MIAMILAND won in the category of Destination Marketing Campaign Advertising. Congrats! #MiamilandShines. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Art of Black Miami Celebrates Diversity During Miami Art Week 
 
The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to help you promote your upcoming virtual or in-person exhibition, art event or program on the Art of Black Miami Calendar of Events webpage. If you are producing an art event which highlights the artistic and cultural landscape found in Greater Miami's heritage neighborhoods and communities or celebrating the black diaspora, we want to hear from you! The GMCVB has a dedicated website where your event can be marketed and promoted globally during Miami Art Week and beyond. Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
Art of Black Miami Kick Off
 
Join the GMCVB on November 30 at 6:00 p.m. for a Virtual Kick Off showcasing the Art of Black Miami’s 7th art season.  The events (virtual and in-person) will highlight the artistic diversity in Miami’s heritage neighborhoods and communities during Miami’s Art, Culture & Heritage Months. Award winning poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni will be the guest speaker of our Art of Black Miami Virtual Kick Off.   Click here for more information.
 
 
 
 
GMCVB Convention Sales Team Hosts Virtual FAM Webinar
 
GMCVB Convention Sales Team hosted its third Virtual FAM Webinar, November 18.  Fifty planners attended the webinar to hear updates from The 1 Hotel South Beach, Loews Miami Beach, Royal Palm Miami Beach and the newly reimagined Miami Beach Convention Center. Clients appreciate the monthly webinars to stay connected and to hear the latest and greatest from our hotel partners. 
 
 
     
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The GMCVB is showcasing amazing retail establishments working to make visiting Miami a safe and enjoyable experience, along with testimonials from their guests. Click here to view this week's feature from Lincoln Road. Thanks to the careful measures undertaken by our Retail Partners and the strict following of sanitation and health guidelines, the destination remains open to visitors from across our state and beyond. The commitment to the safety of all visitors by the GMCVB and its Partners is further outlined in the Miami Shines Destination Pledge. Enjoy Miami, safely. Click here for more information.
 
 
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