Sunny News

Moving Forward in 2015

View of the Newport Pier on a sunny day with light aqua ocean waters and greenery in the background.

By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (March 1, 2015) – I am happy to report that 2014 was a year of tremendous progress in our City on many fronts. We have seen growth in our tax base from both residential and commercial properties, substantial movement on many Capital Projects, significant increases and improvements to programs and services provided to …

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Marrow Donating Officer Becomes Recipient of the Borrell Family Award

Officer receives Borrell award for donating bone marrow.

By Fred Maas,PoliceChief (February 17, 2015) – What are the odds? What are the chances? The connection and similarity of this year’s recipient of the “Joe Borrell Family Award” is uncanny to say the least. But it made for a very special event and presentation on Thursday, January 15, 2015. The 7th Annual Borrell award was held on the above …

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Mayor George “Bud” Scholl is the Third Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach

An aerial photo of the view of the City of Sunny Isles.

Friday, January 30, 2015 By Mayor George “Bud” Scholl In the winter Islander, Cultural and Community Services Director, Susan Simpson wrote an article entitled “History in the Making.” It was about the first retirement of a Mayor in the 17-year history of Sunny Isles Beach. When I read that article, I had no idea that our residents would elect me …

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State of the City 2015

View of the Newport Pier on a sunny day with light aqua ocean waters and greenery in the background.

By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (January 28, 2015) – Citizens of Sunny Isles Beach, it is with great pleasure that I deliver my first State of the City address as your new Mayor. Since I have only been in office a little over one month, I want to point out that much of the progress that I will be discussing …

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Officer Norbie Alvarez Takes Officer of the Year Honors for 2014

January 27, 2015 By Chief Fred Maas On Thursday, December 18, 2014, the annual police awards for the City of Sunny Isles Beach were held at the Government Center in Sunny Isles Beach. This annual recognition honors the Best of the Best in specific categories, including Humanitarian and Community Policing efforts. The coveted “Officer of the Year” award always highlights …

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Beach Protection in Sunny Isles Beach

Newport Pier in Sunny Isles Beach on a sunny day.

By Commissioner Isaac Aelion (January 12, 2015) – By all accounts, the little Island of Kiribati in the South Pacific Ocean is poised to become the first victim of rising sea levels in the next few decades rendering it uninhabitable. One may think, what has this fact to do with the beautiful City of Sunny Isles Beach? Well, rising sea …

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2015 Photo Contest Winners

Pelican sitting on the rail of the SIB Fishing Pier with the city skyline in the background.

(January 7, 2015) – Once again, the City of Sunny Isles Beach held their annual photo contest, asking residents and visitors to submit their beautiful shots from around the city. Again this year, we had wonderfully talented submissions to choose from. The winners’ photos have been used for the 2015 Sunny Isles Beach monthly calendars. Calendars are available to pick up …

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Government in the Sunshine

Mayor George "Bud" Scholl

By George ‘Bud’ Scholl, Mayor (December 31, 2014) – We are most fortunate to live in a city with some of the highest rates of daily sunshine in the country. So with a title like “Government in the Sunshine”, you might think that this article is going to be about the weather. Well in Florida Government-in-the-Sunshine has a double meaning. …

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Building Department Online Services Update

December 16, 2014 Alayne Yeash, Communications Coordinator Did you know that you can now access your permits and inspections online? After the initial permit application is completed in person at the Building Department, homeowners, contractors and developers may now track a permit, with their own online account. This account gives access to the entire process including plan review, comments, issuance …

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Meet Dana Goldman, Sunny Isles Beach’s Newest City Commissioner

Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Dana Goldman

By Dana Goldman, Commissioner (December 16, 2014) – As someone who has made public service an integral part of my life, it was an incredible honor to have been appointed to the Sunny Isles Beach City Commission earlier this month. The fact that my selection by the City Commission was unanimous made this milestone even more special. A proud Miami-Dade …

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