Steps the City of Aventura is Taking

The City of Aventura is following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Florida Department of Health and Miami-Dade County regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Updates will be provided as necessary.

Operational Statuses

Government Center & City Services

Government Center
The Government Center remains open for essential business only.

Community Development Department -Building and Local Business Tax Receipt Divisions
The Building and Local Business Tax Receipt Divisions of the Community Development Department’s customer service counter is closed to the public; however, customers may drop off permit and local business tax receipt applications in the lobby located on the first floor Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m until further notice. Division staff will process the applications and call if additional information/documents are required or when the permit/tax receipt is ready for pick up. Staff will continue to be available by phone or email to answer questions.

• Building Division (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8937
  Email: permits@cityofaventura.com
• Local Business Tax Receipt - (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8942
  Email: btr@cityofaventura.com

Aventura BCycle
Aventura BCycle bike rentals are suspended.

The Aventura Express Shuttle Bus 
The Aventura Express Shuttle Bus schedule will operate as follows until further notice:

• Saturday service is suspended starting Saturday, April 4, 2020.
• Weekday (Monday – Friday) service will operate with the Saturday Express schedule starting Monday, April 6, 2020. Please be advised that the Saturday Express service operates only two shuttle buses, so the routes will be 1 hour and 20 minutes round trip.
• There is no service on Sundays.

For information, contact the Public Works/Transportation Department at 305-466-8970.

Intersection Safety (Red Light Camera) Hearings
All Intersection Safety (Red Light Camera) hearings scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2020 are postponed. The new date for those hearings will be announced once determined.

Aventura Police Department
Aventura Police Department’s lobby, records, and property division are closed to the public and only available by telephone or email.

• Records (Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8080 (select option #4)
  Email:apdrecords@aventurapolice.com
• Property & Evidence (Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
  305-466-8989 ext. 8145
• Police Non-Emergency 305-466-8999
• Emergency: 911

City Events, Programs & Activities

• All City events, programs and activities including all sports (Youth Sports, Adult Sports, After-school Sports) are suspended until further notice.

Parks & Recreation Center

• All City parks (Arthur Snyder Park, Founders Park, Waterways Park, Waterways Dog Park, Peace Park, and Veterans Park) are closed.
• The Aventura Community Recreation Center is closed.

Schools

• Aventura City of Excellence School and Don Soffer Aventura High School follow the decisions made by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) regarding school closures. On Tuesday March 31, the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) announced that all K-12 schools and career and technical center campuses are to remain closed through May 1. For Miami-Dade County school district closures and updates please visit dadeschools.net.

Aventura Arts & Cultural Center

• The Aventura Arts & Cultural Center has suspended all performances until further notice.

Businesses

• All restaurants, bars, and lounges are closed for on-premises service to customers. 
• Kitchens may remain open for pick up and delivery. Check which local restaurants are currently open for pick up and delivery.
  
  Chicken Guy! 305-428-2444
  Jimmy John’s 786-323-0205
  Morelia    305-788-8092
  Pancake House 305-933-1966
  Pubbelly Sushi Restaurant 305-690-7710
  Serafina Miami 786-920-0989
  Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar 786-440-7270
  The Cheesecake Factory 305-792-9696
  Trattoria Rosalia 305-792-2006
• Governor Ron DeSantis has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. The application period is open and runs through May 8, 2020. Read the Governor’s news release regarding the program.
  
  For more information about the program, visit www.floridadisasterloan.org. For questions regarding the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232 or email Disaster@FloridaSBDC.org.