By Mayor Larisa Svechin I am honored to deliver our State of the City report, as required by our City Charter. Going into our 26th year, 2023 was an exciting time for progress and new initiatives happening in our vibrant community. However, it was also a year that shook us to the core. The unprovoked massacre of innocent civilians in …
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(January 16, 2024) – Stan Morris, City Manager of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Mr. Morris is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program. ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics and …
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By Stan Morris, City Manager (Monday, December 4, 2023) – It is officially the holiday season, and that means cooler weather, bright lights, vibrant decorations, and time with loved ones. Everywhere you look, the city is alive with festive cheer, creating a perfect backdrop for the joyous celebrations ahead. Our annual Winter Fest will kick off the holiday season at …
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By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Monday, December 4, 2023) – May the spirit of this wonderful season be with you and your loved ones. As I reflect on the last 12 months as your Mayor, I look back with gratefulness. I am humbled by your overwhelming support and active participation during City Commission meetings and town halls. I remember the excitement …
Read More »By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Monday, December 4, 2023) – The PTSA is a membership-driven association. Local units are part of the National PTA which represents parents’ and students’ interests, rights, and “values”. The bigger the membership the greater the impact they can have on INFLUENCING LEGISLATION at all levels (county, state, and federal). Another interesting fact is that ALL executive …
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By Jerry Joseph, Commissioner (Monday, December 4, 2023) – During my tenure as Vice Mayor, I challenged Chief Edward Santiago to upgrade our capability to locate residents who may need police services when calling the non-emergency Police Communications Center. His team researched options and found the perfect solution. At the September City Commission meeting, the Police Department asked to use …
Read More »Annual Sunny Isles Beach Photo Contest The City of Sunny Isles Beach held its annual photography contest, asking residents and visitors to submit their beautiful photos of Sunny Isles Beach. We received many creative and stunning photographs of our picturesque city. Winning photos were selected by our calendar design committee and the winning photographers were recognized at the November 16 …
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(Friday, November 3, 2023) – In March of this year, I wrote about resources offered by Miami-Dade County for condominium owners in need of assistance with their special assessment for the 40-year recertification, as well as resources to help home buyers. I’d like to remind our residents that these resources are still available. Additionally, I know a resident who applied …
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By Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner (Friday, November 3, 2023) – You may have noticed that our commission meetings are structured differently now. Commission meetings take place on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m., with the exception of December when there is no meeting. In the past, all items were addressed at Thursday night meetings. Now, we hear all …
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(Friday, November 3, 2023) – November is a time of thanksgiving. There is the traditional thanksgiving holiday and then there is the act of giving thanks. I would like to focus on the act of giving thanks and take this opportunity to ensure that all of those that have spent this past year contributing to our success know that they …
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