By Larisa Svechin, Vice Mayor (Thursday, January 24, 2019) – Each New Year is an opportunity to live a more fulfilling life. It could be a commitment to living a healthier lifestyle, possibly becoming a volunteer or devoting more time to your family. It is sparked with an idea. Recently, my daughter was passionately writing an essay protesting smoking; the glint …
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(Thursday, January 24, 2019) – Around this time of year, unscrupulous people may be calling to try and take advantage of residents by threatening them with fines and jail time for money they supposedly owe the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Everyone should be aware that the IRS does not call you at home with threats. The agency will communicate via …
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By Alex Lama, Commissioner (Thursday, January 24, 2019) – I am very thankful and happy to be able to serve our community. I have been living in Sunny Isles Beach for over 30 years and have a lot of family members in this city. This city is very dear to me as I have spent the majority of my life …
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(Thursday, January 3, 2019) – The Turnberry Development Project will be completing a beach sand re-nourishment at the north end of the beach in Sunny Isles Beach beginning Friday, January 4. The project site will extend from Terracine Avenue (the northern City limit) to the Turnberry Ocean Club (185 Street). During this time, the beach will remain open but access …
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach held it’s annual Photography Contest, asking residents and visitors to submit their beautiful photos from around the City. Our talented local photographers provided us with fantastic submissions to choose from. The winning photos have been used for the 2019 Sunny Isles Beach desktop calendars. Calendars are free and available to pick up at the Sunny …
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By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (December 29, 2018) – It is my privilege to introduce Jeniffer Viscarra and Alex Lama as the newest members of our Commission. Election years are always taxing, but term limits allow for fresh faces, fresh ideas, and fresh perspectives. As a City that is growing, adapting and advancing, turnover in leadership is imperative to continually …
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By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (Friday, December 28, 2018) – January is typically the time to make resolutions, look toward the future, and set new goals. I want to first reflect on the great progress we made last year, and then discuss our plans for the upcoming year. Throughout the last couple of years, we have made remarkable …
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By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (Friday, December 28, 2018) – If a single storyline dominates the media today regarding coastal cities, it is climate change and sea level rise. The media’s fever-pitched and urgent call to action should affect policymakers at every level. Indeed, our City’s Comprehensive Plan, a blueprint for existing and future development, was amended in 2016 to include …
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By Jeniffer Viscarra, Commissioner (Friday, December 28, 2018) – In this new year, the City of Sunny Isles beach has two new commissioners; I am grateful to be one of them. I grew up around these parts. My family moved to the Aventura area in 1981 when I was seven years old. I attended local schools and graduated from North Miami …
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By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (December 4, 2018) – I want to first express how honored I am to serve as your mayor for another four-year term. Our City has seen tremendous growth and development in recent years with the support and leadership from the City Commission and City Staff, and I look forward to the strides we will make …
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