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Miami Could Finally Get an Official Anthem as Elevated Tracks 305 Global Song Contest Launches

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– SOUTH FLORIDA INSIDER

Mar 4, 2026

Miami Could Finally Get an Official Anthem as Elevated Tracks 305 Global Song Contest Launches

From Latin pop and hip hop to electronic music and jazz, the sounds of the 305 have traveled far beyond South Florida. Yet despite its enormous cultural influence, Miami has never formally adopted an official city anthem.

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A Different Way Forward for Cities

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Feb 28, 2026

A Different Way Forward for Cities

This newsletter shares what we’ve been building at Elevate Cities, what we’re learning, and how we’re turning moments of connection and pride into lasting impact.

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Sonnet Boom: Love Poems for Miami

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Jan 29, 2026

Sonnet Boom: Love Poems for Miami

Sonnet Boom is a citywide love-poem contest celebrating belonging, joy, and the everyday magic of the 305. Presented by O, Miami, Supporting Women Writers in Miami (SWWIM), and Elevate Miami, Sonnet Boom asks a simple question: what do you love about Miami? Miamians of all ages are invited to submit an original 14-line poem celebrating

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Miami invites its people to write the city into the public square

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Jan 12, 2026

Miami invites its people to write the city into the public square

O, Miami, SWWIM, and Elevate Miami launch “Sonnet Boom,” turning personal love of place into a shared civic ritual.

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Three Miami groups win $25,000 awards for work on housing, education and climate

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– MIAMI HERALD

Jan 4, 2026

Three Miami groups win $25,000 awards for work on housing, education and climate

Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards and will each receive $25,000 to further their work in three major areas of need in Miami: housing, education, and climate.

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26 Miami groups were shortlisted for a $25,000 award. Here’s who they are

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– MIAMI HERALD

Jan 4, 2026

26 Miami groups were shortlisted for a $25,000 award. Here’s who they are

Three community groups were named on Thursday as the first winners of the Elevate Miami Awards.

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Welcome to Elevate Cities

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Dec 19, 2025

Welcome to Elevate Cities

Elevate Cities is a bold new venture designed to help cities celebrate local changemakers, strengthen civic belonging, and make the good happening all around us more visible.

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Hundreds Rush Through Miami for a Cash Drop. The Real Winner Are Three Local Nonprofits

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Dec 18, 2025

Hundreds Rush Through Miami for a Cash Drop. The Real Winner Are Three Local Nonprofits

Elevate Cities and Win It Entertainment have launched #FindTheGoodMiami, a new campaign that transforms viral cash-drop scavenger hunts into a force for local giving. 

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Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup

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– AP NEWS

Dec 8, 2025

Bloomberg expands his support of mayors globally to help save democracy. And improve trash pickup

The Associated Press featured Elevate Cities alongside Michael Bloomberg and Bloomberg Philanthropies as a new people-powered model for restoring civic pride and belonging in our cities.

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