City recognizes longest-residing residents
By Alyce Hanson, Administrative Services Director, City of Sunny Isles Beach

On Saturday, June 16, 2007 as part of the city’s 10th Year Anniversary Celebration event, city manager John Szerlag recognized some of the city’s longest-residing residents.

Those receiving honorable mention were Edith Rosen; Evelyn and Raymond Shanoff; Teresa and Geraldo Cabral; and Barney Levandov.

These longest-residing residents received honorable mention.
(L-R) Teresa Cabral; friend and Edith Rosen; Raymond and Evelyn Shanoff; Barney Levandov

Charles and Anne Wachsberg have been involved with Concerned Citizens of Northeast Dade since before the city was incorporated in 1997. Charlie, who is a graphic artist, designed the city seal.

Phillip Chernoff has a history with Sunny Isles that dates back to 1950 when for several years he worked as a designer of advertising material for motel properties such as the Aztec, Dunes, Desert Inn, Argosy and the Monaco. Phillip also vacationed in this area before moving here full time.

A New Yorker by birth, Janet Cini moved to South Florida in the late 60s. An educator for more than 30 years, Janet is involved with the community by serving as the co-chairperson of the Education/Schools Committee. Janet also served on the city’s 10th Year Anniversary Committee.

Dee Duggan relocated to South Florida from New Jersey. Dee keeps active as a volunteer with the archdiocese. Dee served on the city’s 10th Year Anniversary Committee.

Allen and Roy Reinke have been living in Florida for 54 years and remember the Gristmill Restaurant and the Golden Gate hotel complex at Collins and 194 Street. The twin brothers have been recognized for their volunteer work, which includes working many city events.

Originally from Chicago Norman Edelcup moved to Florida in 1968, making Sunny Isles Beach his home in 1969. Norman has worked for many years in the world of finance, and is a philanthropist who supports many charities. As the mayor of Sunny Isles Beach, he is very involved in improving the life for all residents of this area.

Ellen Wynne moved with her family, including her daughter Merry, to Golden Shores in 1952. In Ellen’s own words:
“I first saw Golden Shores on May 13, 1952 when I moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Miami, Florida with my husband, Charles, and our four young children. I was under doctor’s orders to move as far south as I could, and to live on the Ocean. The fact that my husband was one of the first computer analysts and was sure he could find a job, made it easy for us to relocate.

While driving on A1A (Collins Avenue), which was a two-lane highway then, we saw a trailer parked at 189 Street with a sign that read, “Homes and Lots for Sale.” The ocean was in plain view. When we stopped and got out of the car, we felt the wind and the ocean spray – it was love at first sight. I knew right then that this is where I wanted to live, and so did my family. It was just what the doctor ordered.”

Congratulations to all who were honored at the program for the longest-residing residents.

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