By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (July 30, 2020) – On the regulatory front, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Spencer Hennings of Miami as Florida’s new Condominium Ombudsman. The Office of the Ombudsman provides resources and educational programs; fields questions for condominium unit owners, directors and officers; serves as liaison with policy makers; and monitors condominium elections and meetings. The City looks forward …
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By Mayor George “Bud” Scholl (Friday, June 26, 2020) – Coronavirus cases are rising at an alarming rate in Florida. It’s been nearly four months since our lives were first disrupted by COVID-19, and the virus is stronger than ever in our community. We all must do our part to keep our city and community safe. Most businesses have reopened …
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By Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner (Tuesday, June 23, 2020) – A lot was asked of families and communities as we turned our homes into offices and classrooms as a result of COVID-19. A lot was asked of children who had to quickly adapt to schooling through a laptop. A lot was asked of parents who had to learn alongside their kids …
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By Larisa Svechin, Vice Mayor (Tuesday, June 23, 2020) – The last three months have felt like a decade as the world changed so much. Everyone has been impacted by the pandemic and the subsequent decisions made by law makers. It is therefore comforting to know that a constant remains for the residents of Sunny Isles Beach. A constant force …
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By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Tuesday, June 23, 2020) – Hurricane season has officially begun, and this year is projected to be particularly busy. During the last two years, we were lucky to experience only minor conditions from hurricanes Michael and Dorian. But now with three named storms already developed and a pandemic still looming, we must adjust accordingly. Preparation …
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By Guest Contributor Norman S. Edlecup, Former Mayor (Tuesday, June 23, 2020) – It was with great sadness that I received a phone call on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 from Edward Margolis notifying me of the death of his mother, Senator Gwen Margolis. This was not only the passing of a dear friend and mentor; it was the loss of …
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(Tuesday, June 9, 2020) – Today we mourn the loss of a true legend in our community, Gwen Margolis, the first woman in the country to become a Senate president and a staunch advocate for women’s rights. Senator Margolis held an impressive 42-year career in public office where she was the first woman to chair the Finance and Tax Committees …
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By Alex Lama, Commissioner (June 2, 2020) – As we face the health and economic challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, it is important to point out that a mental health crisis is devastating young Americans, with an increasing number suffering from depression and death by suicide. Suicides among Americans 10 to 24 years of age have spiked by 56% from …
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By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (June 2, 2020) – COVID-19 has disrupted virtually every aspect of our lives, including our city streets. The stay-at-home order and travel restrictions have dramatically curtailed motorist activity and increased recreational walking, jogging and bicycling activities. Much has also been made about telecommuting and work-at-home programs that will keep more city dwellers in place. We are …
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By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (June 2, 2020) – June marks the unofficial beginning of summer here in Florida, and this year, it’s looking quite different than usual. Even though we are still encouraged to stay home as much as possible to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, there are still a multitude of reasons and ways we can celebrate …
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