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City of Sunny Isles Beach to Begin Intersection Safety Camera Program

Red light on traffic intersection lights

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

Satellite view of a hurricane on Earth.

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 …

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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 …

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A Message from the Mayor: Budgeting Process

Person using calculator on top of spreadsheets and graphs

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 …

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Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in South Florida

Fireworks

(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 …

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New Community Conversations Series: Family Edition

Aerial view of Sunny Isles Beach

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 …

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A Message from the Mayor: Stand Up for our Principles

"A half-mile long pier on north Miami Beach in the Sunny Isles Beach community, the Newport Fishing Pier is located adjacent to pier park at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard. Built in 1982, the pier has been a popular angling destination for decades." Ref: traveltips.usatoday.com/saltwater-pier-fishing-miami-5948... Sunny Isles, Miami, Florida.

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 …

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Safety in Sunny Isles Beach

Traffic on Collins Avenue

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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