August 1 – 31, drivers who run the red light will receive a warning, then payable enforcement begins September 1. SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. (July 15, 2024) – Continuing their commitment to improve pedestrian safety, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is implementing the Intersection Safety Camera Program to reduce the number of traffic violations, crashes, and injuries caused by …
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Hurricane Season: The Time to Get Ready is Now
By Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner (Friday, July 5, 2024) – According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2024 hurricane season (June 1 – November 30) promises above-normal activity in the Atlantic. Not all storms become hurricanes, of course, but strong storms still present their challenges in SIB, particularly with f looding. Therefore, it’s important that we all remain …
Read More »International Festival, A Celebration of Everyone
By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Wednesday, July 3, 2024) – On May 29, 2024, our own Norman S. Edelcup K-8 School was transformed into a melting pot of cultures for the third International Festival. Hosting this event was an honor, as we showcased the beautiful tapestry of diversity that defines our community. With over 400 attendees, the evening was a true testament …
Read More »A Message from the Mayor: Budgeting Process
By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Monday, July 1, 2024) – As we approach the new budget cycle for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year, I want to take a moment to discuss our budgeting process and emphasize the importance of transparency and resident involvement. Our fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30, but planning for the budget begins many months in …
Read More »The next mosquito control treatment will take place at city parks on Thursday, July 25 beginning at 9 PM.
The city has scheduled mosquito control treatments to take place at all city parks every other Thursday. Treatments begin at 9 PM and take 5-6 hours to complete. Below are the upcoming dates for 2024: Friday, July 12 Thursday, July 25 Thursday, August 8 Thursday, August 22 Thursday, September 5 For more information on mosquito mitigation efforts in Sunny Isles …
Read More »Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in South Florida
(Friday, June 28, 2024) – As the holiday weekend approaches, the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors to celebrate safely. As a reminder, fireworks, domestic animals (with the exception of service animals), glass bottles, and open fires/barbecues are not permitted on the beach or in our city parks. Visit our beach rules webpage to …
Read More »New Community Conversations Series: Family Edition
By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Monday, June 3, 2024) – Building upon the resounding success of Commissioner Viscarra’s Residents’ Academy and Vice-Mayor Lama’s Senior Roundtable, I’m excited to announce the launch of the SIB Community Conversations Series: Family Edition (CCS). At the CCS meetings, I will host a series of conversations centered on family, education, and community matters. The idea is …
Read More »A Message from the Mayor: Stand Up for our Principles
By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Monday, June 3, 2024) – It is important for each of us to stand up for our principles and support what we value. As a country and a city, we revere democracy, freedom of religion, the value of the First Amendment, and the United States Constitution. As citizens, we support all that proliferates these values. It is …
Read More »City of Sunny Isles Beach Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Meditation Garden
An oasis at Town Center Park that offers residents, ages 18 and over, a serene space for reflection and art appreciation. (May 31, 2024) – In a significant stride towards promoting health and wellness, the City of Sunny Isles Beach proudly announces a new addition to the city — the Meditation Garden at Town Center Park. This serene oasis, nestled …
Read More »Safety in Sunny Isles Beach
By Jerry Joseph, Commissioner (Thursday, May 2, 2024) – Traffic safety is a number one priority in Sunny Isles Beach. At the April 18, 2024 Commission Workshop, I proposed for immediate action that our SIBPD and Parking Code Enforcement prioritize the elimination of FedEx, UPS, Amazon, Uber, and Lyft drivers from stopping or parking in the right lanes of Collins …
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