By Fred Maas, Police Chief (June 16, 2015) – It has often been said that police officers and firefighters are never really off-duty as their job is truly a 24×7 one. One such Sunny Isles Beach police officer validated that premise by his actions on the night of February 8, 2015. While off-duty and returning home on his night off, …
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By Alayne Yeash, Communications Coordinator (June 16, 2015) – What little boy hasn’t told his parents that he wanted to be a fireman when he grew up? It was no different for Sunny Isles Beach Senior Accountant Joe Glendale. Despite being born with mild Cerebral Palsy, Joe’s parents encouraged him to follow his dreams. As it turned out, he ended …
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By George ‘Bud’ Scholl, Mayor (June 1, 2015) – At our May City Commission meeting we had a building site plan approval request that generated a lot of controversy and buzz throughout our city due to its location. The site plan application contains several requests but a critical issue in the matter is whether or not the City should sell …
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By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (June 1, 2015) – Maintaining our shoreline, one of the most challenging issues we are faced with, reminds me of a resort, the Sand Dollar. I would see it on each of many trips to Rhode Island to visit my daughter at college. That property is clearly a reference to the exorbitant cost …
Read More »By Bill Foy, Transportation Supervisor (May 6, 2015) – When the Norman S. Edelcup / Sunny Isles Beach K – 8 opened in 2008, the Community Shuttle Bus program had a new clientele, students. This boosted ridership, led to some schedule adjustments and the need to more strictly enforce some rules. In order to provide the best possible free service …
Read More »By Jeanette Gatto, Vice Mayor (April 14, 2015) – Would you ever consider making an important decision, such as purchasing a home or a car, without first researching all the options available to you? Probably not. Gathering information through research will most likely be your first step. Research plays an important role in the decision-making process. It also helps to …
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By Isaac Aelion, Commissioner (March 31, 2015) – According to recently published data by the Miami Dade County Age-Friendly Initiative Report, if an individual reaches 65 years of age, it’s likely the person will live until 85. Indeed, the report enlightens that Americans are having fewer children, people are living longer, and the percentage of older adults in Miami Dade County …
Read More »By Alayne Yeash, Communications Coordinator (March 31, 2015) – It is not often that one strikes gold when hiring a recreation leader or sports coach. There are so many factors: do the kids and parents like him, can he handle the kids and discipline when necessary, does he have a good work ethic, and does he really know how to …
Read More »(March 31, 2015) – Once again, Sunny Isles Beach Police Department’s Sgt. Bobby Randazzo of the Marine Patrol Unit was honored at the 15th annual Law Enforcement Officers (L.E.O.) awards banquet on March 7, 2015 at Jungle Island. Sergeant Randazzo had been nominated along with his partner from Aventura police department, Officer James Hayton, by both their agencies in the …
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By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (March 5, 2015) – There is always a price to pay for success. Our city’s price is traffic congestion. As we have grown from ‘motel row’ to ‘luxury community’, traffic has grown with us. It’s time to take a comprehensive look at this problem so we can continue to grow together. Our oceanfront is seeing a …
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