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A Message from the Police Chief, Edward Santiago: Passover Holiday

message from police chief edward santiago

As we approach the upcoming Passover holiday, I want to assure the Sunny Isles Beach community that our police department is taking extra measures to ensure everyone’s safety. Our officers will continue to be on heightened alert throughout the holiday by increasing their presence at Jewish institutions and houses of worship. Your safety is our top priority, and we are committed to …

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Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra Honored with 2024 Home Rule Hero Award

Commissioner Viscarra holding certificate with rest of City Commission

Sunny Isles Beach, FL (March 19, 2024) – The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized City of Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra with a 2024 Home Rule Hero Award for her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2024 Legislative Session. Viscarra worked tirelessly throughout session to promote local voices making …

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Access to our school and children is a privilege, not a right

Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School

By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Monday, April 8, 2024) – Shouldn’t the privilege to operate in our schools come with parents’ fundamental financial oversight RIGHTS? According to MDCPS Policy, the PTSA is an allied organization that can operate in the school at the “discretion of the principal”. Florida Statute 1014.05.10 states the right of a parent to participate in parent-teacher associations; …

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April is Autism Acceptance Month

woman holding heart with puzzle on white with hand prints for World Autism Awareness

By Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner (Wednesday, April 3, 2024) – My first full time job after graduating college was with a private school as a special education teacher. It was in that role that I became more familiar with autism and grew to appreciate all the dedication that families pour into every victory, however small. That experience influenced many of my …

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A Message from the Mayor: April Events

Pelican sitting on the rail of the SIB Fishing Pier with the city skyline in the background.

By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Monday, April 1, 2024) – Sunny Isles Beach is gearing up for a month filled with exciting events and activities for residents of all ages. This April, the city is focusing on enhancing community engagement and providing residents with opportunities to connect with each other and the city. One of the highlights of April is the …

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Sunny Isles Beach Safety Efforts

Scoot Safe

By Alex Lama, Vice Mayor (Monday, March 4, 2024) – I am happy to be back with my first article of the year and would like to thank you for your continued support. I also wish you health and prosperity for 2024. I am excited to inform you, if you are not aware already, that in our commitment to improve …

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FPL Transmission Line Project to Commence April through July 2024

Notice, FPL Logo, FPL

The below information is being shared on behalf of FPL. “We understand how much you depend on reliable energy and we’re continuously working to make it better. In fact, we’re working on a project in your area that will help improve the reliability of the energy grid in good weather and bad. This project will require transmission line pole maintenance …

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A Message from the Mayor: Election Year

City of Sunny Isles Beach Special Election Results are in

By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Friday,March 1, 2024) – 2024 is officially an election year, including both presidential and local elections. Considering this, I was moved by an essay written by high school student Natalie Carmouze, where she eloquently highlights the significance of voting. Here is an excerpt from her essay: “Having the right to vote is a privilege not afforded …

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