By Dana Goldman, Vice Mayor (Sunday, April 29, 2018) – Florida’s landmark Condominium Reform Act of 2017 just received a few new upgrades by the recent passage of a new law formerly known as House Bill 841. It will take effect on July 1, 2018. Your condominium association must now retain additional records from its inception. A condominium with 150 …
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By Dana Goldman, Vice-Mayor (Friday, January 26, 2018) – I mentioned in my last article that we found a home for our new Senior Community Center at our newest park, Gateway Park. I am confident this 16,000 square foot space is the ideal location to provide a comfortable and safe center where our senior residents can enjoy programs and events …
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By Dana Goldman, Vice-Mayor (Tuesday, December 26, 2017) – From my first day on the City Commission, I strongly advocated for a Senior Community Center in Sunny Isles Beach. We can all agree that a Senior Center will enhance the quality of life for our senior citizens by offering additional social and educational options. The City intended to construct the …
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By Dana Goldman, Vice Mayor (Sunday, October 1, 2017) – Before I was elected, I chaired the City Advisory Committee (CAC) and envisioned the growth of social media. We proposed the use of social media platforms—Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram, to improve outreach with our residents. The Commission agreed with the CAC’s recommendation. Fast forward to today where social media …
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By Dana Goldman, Vice Mayor (Thursday, August 31, 2017) – Residents came out in record numbers to a recent town hall meeting with City officials and State Sen. Rene Garcia to discuss the Florida Condominium Act, which finally provides criminal penalties for certain abusive activities. At the town hall, residents made it clear they want to avail themselves of the …
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By Dana Goldman, Vice Mayor (Wednesday, March 29, 2017) – From the beginning of my involvement with the City as a volunteer with the Citizens Advisory Board and now as your Vice Mayor, I often meet with condominium unit owners and listen to their challenges they express about their condominiums. These concerns are taken seriously by me and my colleagues …
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By Dana Goldman, Vice Mayor (Monday, January 2, 2017) – Clearly the favorite aspect of my re-election campaign has been the opportunity to personally meet and speak with our residents. During these past several months, and from all corners of our City, I met with hundreds of people. You took the time to tell me what is on your mind, …
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By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (Friday, September 30, 2016) Monday, August 22, 2016 was a very special day for me and my family. It’s a day that I will cherish forever. First day of school for my beautiful daughter at our city’s A-Rated Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School. Bright and early we drove to school, arriving at 7:45 a.m. …
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By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (January 26, 2016) – I wish our residents a very Happy, Healthy and Joyous New Year. The Commission is ushering in the New Year with many important local initiatives: Gateway Park, Samson Park, 174th Street Drainage, Undergrounding, and more green space west of Collins. While we rest comfortably in our beautiful beachside community, dramatic and extraordinary …
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By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (March 5, 2015) – There is always a price to pay for success. Our city’s price is traffic congestion. As we have grown from ‘motel row’ to ‘luxury community’, traffic has grown with us. It’s time to take a comprehensive look at this problem so we can continue to grow together. Our oceanfront is seeing a …
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