'Sunny Isles Oscars'

By Bari Auerbach

It’s almost Oscar time again – but Sunny Isles Beach has its own version of nominated blockbusters that just might be even more “award-worthy”…

Slumdog Millionaire: Ever seen a pampered pooch running around the Bone Zone at Sen. Gwen Margolis Park wearing a couture outfit and dazzling collar worth more than a Tiffany necklace? But much to the credit of Sunny Isles Beach animal lovers, many have adopted pets from the Humane Society – saving a lot of lucky dogs!

The Wrestler: Instead of wrestling with the tough economy, thrifty Sunny Isles Beach residents are creating some comebacks even bigger than Mickey Rourke’s – like the concept of dinner and a movie at home, labels without the designer name and group Pilates classes instead of private sessions.    

Bolt: While this movie has been nominated for best animated film, here in Sunny Isles Beach, drivers who bolt through red lights or speed are being nominated to receive tickets winning lots and lots of revenue for the city.

Curious Case of Benjamin Button: The case for reversing the aging process isn’t really so curious in the Sunny Isles Beach area where some of the best salons, spas, gyms and cosmetic surgeons help everyone discover the fountain of youth!

Revolutionary Road: It really would be revolutionary if roads like Collins Avenue could have a lot less traffic and people paid a lot more attention to driving than they do to texting, talking on the phone, eating and putting on makeup.

Happy-Go-Lucky: There’s no “Doubt” that everyone lucky enough to reside in Sunny Isles Beach is very happy they get to “Milk” all the benefits of life in the city where “Vicky Cristina” can work on her tan every day; “Rachel Getting Married” can tie the knot on the beach; and every “Iron Man” can get pumped up at Miami Beach Fitness.

And even though there may be a “Dark Knight” or two of “Tropic Thunder” – one of the most “Wanted” attributes in Sunny Isles Beach that’s definitely Oscar worthy is bright, sunny, warm weather in winter!