For Charlotte and Julia Krass, 17-year-old high school students, giving back to their community has been a driving force from a young age. As active members of the Joshua’s Heart Foundation, Charlotte is the Junior Advisory Board head of marketing and Julia is the head of fundraising. Together, they helped raise over $25,000 for Joshua’s Heart to purchase a refrigerated …
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By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Monday, July 10, 2023) – Inflation has been a constant concern in the country over the last few years impacting nearly every aspect of our lives. The cost of living in South Florida has skyrocketed across all planes and affects us all. Particularly, property insurance rates are at an all-time high. A necessary expense, especially due …
Read More »By Alex Lama, Commissioner (Monday, July 10, 2023) – The State of Florida concluded its 2023 legislative sessions on May 5. Below are some outcomes that affect local governments and Florida residents. Sovereign Immunity CS/HB 401 (Beltran) and SB 604 (Gruters) – The failed bills proposed an increase in the statutory limits on liability for tort claims against the state, …
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By Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner (Monday, July 10, 2023) – Most cities are not like Sunny Isles Beach. And most of Florida is not like South Florida. Yet, when a new state law is created, it applies across all counties and municipalities, whether coastal, rural, or industrial. Sometimes that means that a law intended to help a particular kind of area …
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Construction Activities Ongoing Construction Monday, July 24 through Friday, July 28, 2023 Bridge painting work Painting containment installation operations Lane Closures No lane closures are anticipated at this time. For current lane closures in Sunny Isles Beach, visit sibfl.net/news. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE DUE TO WEATHER OR UNEXPECTED CONDITIONS. Parking Lot Closures Parking Lot (P2) located under …
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(Wednesday, July 19, 2023) – The City of Sunny Isles Beach is currently accepting donations of canned and non-perishable food items to support St. Mary Magdalen Church, which is operated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a non-profit organization that works towards ending food insecurity in our community. Their mission is to serve people of all religions and dietary …
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach aims to keep residents, visitors and businesses informed on mosquito-related mitigation efforts within the City. Below you will find useful information and links. Sunny Isles Beach Mitigation Efforts The summer months are peak mosquito season. During this time, the City of Sunny Isles Beach implements a number of preventative measures to mitigate the mosquito …
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(Monday, July 17, 2023) – Southeastern law enforcement agencies are set to participate in “Operation Southern Slow Down,” a joint enforcement effort with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the southeastern states of Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. State and local law enforcement agencies in all five states will be conducting a week-long speed enforcement campaign beginning …
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(Tuesday, July 4, 2023) – A team of assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department must comply with numerous standards in order to receive accreditation …
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A Transit Study was recently completed by the Corradino Group. The study aimed to provide improved transit service in Sunny Isles Beach, looking particularly at the city’s free SIBshuttle service. The study reviewed many aspects of our transit system, including routes and stops, ridership, hours, and frequency of service. The study also collected data about bus ridership, reviewed the existing …
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