March Update
By Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler

With the beautiful new Government Center now opened, Sunny Isles Beach has really become the” showcase” of Miami-Dade. Approximately 600 people attended the opening of the new city hall and the ribbon cutting dedication of the Commission Chambers to the late Mayor David Samson. If you were unable to attend or to take the tour of the building, please come to visit us. We will be proud to show you YOUR Government Center!

We have refined the recycling regulations of waste for all the buildings so that everyone should know what to do with their newspapers and cans and bottles. Letters will be sent to each building explaining the procedure. The police and beach personnel are reinforcing the” no dogs on beach” law. First warnings have been issued and citations will be given to those ignoring the law.

The fourth lifeguard stand is now open and is located at 180th street. Please look for the flags to see the conditions of the water. Signs are posted on the lifeguard stands explaining the different colors. Become familiar with them. Remember we want everyone to be safe and to enjoy all that Sunny Isles Beach offers.

For your information- I am sure you have been asked this question many times (I know I have)-“how big is the Sunny Isles Beach?” The answer is” 2.4 miles long from the north boundary, 195th Street to the south boundary of 155th Street. We have approximately 610 acres of land or two square miles over all. The population as of April 2004 is estimated to be 16,500 people and still growing.

Remember to come and visit your new Government Center and receive a memento from the opening.

Madi and I wish you all a very happy holiday season

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