By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Sunday, June 4, 2017) – Recently I attended a meeting of residents from a condominium building where we were asking for permission to build a pedestrian bridge on the edge of their property. It was a tough meeting where the residents expressed their strong desire to not have the bridge pedestal near their complex. They …
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By Larisa Svechin, Commissioner (Sunday, June 4, 2017) – By and large, we are a City of condominiums. Sunny Isles Beach has more than 22,000 residents, including children, retirees, vacationers and snowbirds, In March, this Commission, Police Department, City staff, and the Mayor, met with Senator Rene Garcia, who was introducing a Condo Reform Bill, HB 1237. That bill has …
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The South Florida hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends November 30. Sunny Isles Beach is located in the Zone B floodplain where a hurricane may cause a storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, or loss of utility services. Review the below resources to ensure you are prepared before, during and after a storm. 2023 Miami-Dade County Hurricane Guide …
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By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (Thursday, June 1, 2017) – Janes A. Hines served Sunny Isles Beach faithfully for over 17 years. Hired in 2000 as an Agenda Coordinator, Jane quickly proved herself worthy of more responsibility and was promoted to Deputy City Clerk in February of 2002, then to City Clerk in February 2003, a position she …
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(Wednesday, May 31, 2017) – Now in Sunny Isles Beach, municipal lots will offer park and pay using the PayByPhone App on your mobile device. Patrons may continue to pay at the central meter using cash or credit/debit cards. Residents and visitors parking in Sunny Isles Beach can now use the same PayByPhone system used all over the country. Once …
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By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Monday, May 29, 2017) – Happy Anniversary! June 16th marks the 20th anniversary of our City! When we think of Sunny Isles Beach, what comes to mind is the miles of beautiful beaches, the architecture, the parks and the incomparable weather. Communities evolve because of the vision, dedication and persistence from people that build them. …
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(Tuesday, May 23, 2017) – Phase 2 of the Utility Line Undergrounding Project is underway in Sunny Isles Beach. Work will progress from the north end of the City from 191st Street to 175th Terrace for approximately the next 10 months. Construction for this phase of the undergrounding project will take place during the day time hours. Initial work involves …
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By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (Sunday, May 14, 2017) – During my career, I have attended hundreds of conferences, seminars, workshops and the like. Most recently, my friend and colleague, Ft. Lauderdale City Manager Lee Feldman, invited me to attend a conference named CityAge. It was one of the most interesting and meaningful sessions I’ve ever attended. It …
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By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Tuesday, April 25, 2017) – Several years ago my wife and I got to know our Police Chief Fred Maas. This was my first exposure to anyone directly involved in law enforcement as a career. Other than the stereotypical portrayals from TV and movies, I had very little knowledge of what was actually involved in …
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By Christopher J. Russo, City Manager (Tuesday, April 25, 2017) – Though not a very glamorous topic, the Collins Avenue Utility Undergrounding Project is of vital importance to our beautiful, and fast growing City. The goal is to install above-ground utilities into underground conduits. The reason for this is to harden our infrastructure against hurricanes and other disasters, while beautifying …
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