World Congress Day Passes Now Available

World Congress Day PassRead Time: 3 minsThe 16th World Congress on Art Deco® is coming to Miami and Miami Beach in April, and we have options for locals who want to participate in the biennial festivities!If you cannot join us for the entire 14-day Congress, we are now offering Individual Tickets to our Main Congress programs in South Florida between April […]

Agenda Preview: April 22, 2025 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 6 minsMDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be heard and links to learn more. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.To review the Historic Preservation Board Agenda, including public participation information: Click […]

On the Market: A Rare Morris Lapidus-Designed Mid-Century Gem in Miami Beach

Read Time: 2 minsMiami Beach is home to some of the world’s most iconic 20th-century architecture, and this newly listed property in Mid-Beach is no exception. Designed by the legendary Morris Lapidus, the visionary behind Miami’s most famous hotels including the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc, this single-story mid-century modern gem offers an extraordinary opportunity to own a piece […]

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Miami Beach 2025 Exemplary Women Awards & Exhibition

Read Time: 3 minsMarch is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of women who have shaped our communities, industries, and the world at large. In celebration of this special occasion, Miami Beach recently hosted the 2025 Exemplary Women Awards & Exhibition opening, an inspiring event recognizing outstanding women leaders across various fields. Presented […]

Agenda Preview: March 11, 2025 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 3 minsMDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be heard and links to learn more. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.To review the Historic Preservation Board Agenda, including public participation information: Click […]

Featured Local Artist: Ana Andras, Urban Sketchers Miami

Ocean Drive, Ana AndrasRead Time: 3 minsWhen she’s not hand-crafting jewelry or capturing picturesque scenes of her travels around the world, multidisciplinary artist Ana Andras can be found in Miami, sketchbook in hand, followed by a group of dedicated fellow artists.Andras is the head of Urban Sketchers Miami, one of many chapters that together form an international community of over 1,200 […]

Join Us for a Community Dialogue on Miami Beach’s Coral Reef!

Read Time: < 1 minMiami Beach is home to a beautiful and vibrant coral reef, just a short swim from our shores. Join us on February 26th from 7 PM to 9 PM for an engaging discussion about this incredible ecosystem, the challenges it faces, and how you can help protect it. The evening will feature insightful presentations followed by snacks […]

Open House Miami Brings More to Miami Beach – Don’t Miss It Feb 28-Mar 2

Read Time: 2 minsGet ready to experience Miami Beach in a whole new way! Miami Design Preservation League is excited to announce our enhanced partnership with the 2nd annual Open House Miami to promote exclusive, one-of-a-kind experiences that showcase this iconic destination’s vibrant culture, architecture, and history.Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, something unforgettable […]

Our Positions at the February 11, 2025 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 4 minsMDPL’s Advocacy Committee has reviewed the following projects on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda and offers our positions below. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.Please note: the lack of a position on a project does not indicate support for or opposition to that project. To review […]

Agenda Preview: February 11, 2025 Historic Preservation Board

Read Time: 3 minsMDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be heard and links to learn more. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.To review the Historic Preservation Board Agenda, including public participation information: Click […]

Art Deco Weekend 2025 Preview: Live Music Jan 18-20

The French Horn CollectiveRead Time: 4 minsDance the weekend away January 18-20 @ the Jazz Age Stage at Lummus Park & 12th Street in true Deco fashion! Music by KCC Productions. MC and Dancing by All Swing Productions.Among the many events taking place during the 48th annual Art Deco Weekend is a stellar live music lineup. It will be the ultimate Jazz Age winter festival, set amidst the backdrop of […]