The MiMo Biscayne Association is a non-profit corporation formed in 2007, for the purpose of protecting, promoting and preserving the MiMo (Miami Modern) architecture and the 1950's ambiance of Biscayne Boulevard. The group formed at the time when road reconstruction was about to begin and filled a void in the community by giving support to the business/property owners while including the surrounding residents in the revitalization of their boulevard. This group of hardworking volunteers with no paid staff is comprised of residents, preservationists and business/property owners. The MiMo Association has no funding source of its own and is dependant on membership fees, grants, and donations to do their good works. It has worked on many legislative projects for the district itself like the Specialty MiMo Liquor Ordinance and other historic incentives such as Chapter 23 - the Historic Zoning Code - and others that help the entire historic business community. Since the formation of the Association, this group of individuals has garnered a reputation for the level of educational meetings presented and the respected community, business and governmental leaders who have been their guest speakers. A large amount of effort has been expended to educate the stakeholders in the community about the importance of being in a historic district, how to market the district through cultural arts programs and offered other opportunities which can only be achieved when a group works in unison. During its first year, the Association enlisted corporate support to create street pole banners identifying the 27 block corridor, branded the district MiMo-on-BiBo (Miami Modern on Biscayne Boulevard), and created a website. With the help of the Greater Miami Conventions and Visitors Bureau the Miami Modern Architectural Brochure was created and literally placed the district on the map. Other efforts from the first year are just beginning to materialize. The MiMo Theme Sidewalk Design and concrete tree grates are being installed on the new sidewalks along with the new landscaping thanks to funding by the City of Miami and efforts by Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff and his staff. The end of 2008 will be remembered as the time the "Coppertone Girl" came home to Biscayne Boulevard after being on a hiatus for over 15 years stuck on the side of a downtown building and left to languish in disrepair. She is back with her playful dog gently pulling at her swim suit exposing that iconic derriere which emphasized the Coppertone tag line of "Tan, don't burn - use Coppertone!" In May of 2008, she was gifted to the MiMo Biscayne Association by the Dade Heritage Trust for which the District will be forever grateful. In October 2008, she was declared a Historic Icon by the City of Miami. Six months and $90,000 later, thanks to Coppertone's parent company, Schering-Plough Healthcare Corporation, the sign has been restored, converted to energy saving LED lighting, with the dedication ceremony held at her new location at 7300 Biscayne Blvd this past October. She graces the north wall thanks to the generosity of the building owner, Ms. Debbie Ohanian. On Saturdays, you will find lots to do in this historic neighborhood with its fine dining and unique shops including a "free" yoga class in Legion Park, open air markets and other special events like the successful Taste of MiMo which began in January. The Taste of MiMo is scheduled once a month through May 2nd along with the popular historic walking tours.