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August 14, 2014 A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the Beach Bar @ Newport Pier on Friday, July 11 at 5:30 pm. Dr. Robert Cornfeld and Steven Hurowitz, of the Newport Group, joined Frank Zaffere, Beach Bar partner, and Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman S. Edelcup as they launched the restaurant on the historic pier. The much anticipated …
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Valeria Yamamoto’s Art is an Integral Part of the New Intracoastal Parks in Sunny Isles Beach
By Susan Simpson, Cultural & Community Services Director (April 28, 2014) – On Friday, April 25, 2014, the City of Sunny Isles Beach officially opened Intracoastal Parks at the South end of the City. The linear parks, located from 160 to 161 Streets along Collins Avenue, overlook a beautiful waterway and include walking paths, play areas, benches and tables, along with …
Read More »Extended Construction Hours: A Necessary Accommodation
By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (April 14, 2014) – Living in Sunny Isles Beach is typically associated with being in paradise. Residents and visitors alike comment on the beautiful water, our parks, the weather, and notably, the unique and beautiful architecture of this modern state-of-the-art city, which has risen over the past sixteen years to truly be “Florida’s …
Read More »David Beckham gets Miami excited about MLS and Youth Soccer Remains Strong in Sunny Isles Beach
By Vice Mayor Isaac Aelion (March 4, 2014) – Do you know how many ways you can say soccer in Sunny Isles Beach? There is Pee Wee Soccer for 3 – 6 year olds, Instructional Soccer for 6 – 10 year olds, SEAS Recreation Soccer League for ages 6 – 12, Travel Soccer for ages 7 – 17, Adult Soccer …
Read More »City Improvement Projects to Maintain a World Class City
By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (March 1, 2014) – As the City Manager, I am continuously focusing on the City’s goals by embracing new concepts and approaches so the City of Sunny Isles Beach advances with the times. The two main areas that the Commission and staff are currently focused on are Beach Sand Renourishment and Capital Projects. …
Read More »State of the City 2014
By Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor (January 27, 2014) – In accordance with the Charter of our City, the Mayor is to present a “State of the City” message on an annual basis, sometime between November 1st and January 31st of each year. This message represents my eleventh opportunity as your Mayor to inform our citizens about important issues that came …
Read More »Newport Fishing Pier Reestablished as a Destination
January 27, 2014 After much anticipation, the gala reopening of the Sunny Isles Beach Newport Fishing Pier took place in June 2013. It quickly became apparent that a piece of paradise and history was enthusiastically welcomed back by both residents and tourists. The structure was new and sturdy; the pier looked different, but that nostalgic feeling of being able to …
Read More »Homelessness & Trespassing, Public vs. Private Property
December 17, 2013 — This is Part Two of a Series from Sunny Isles Beach Police Department Staff By Fred Maas, Police Chief In Part One of a series dealing with Homelessness and its related issues, we covered some general perceptions and misconceptions about the topic. The feedback from a variety of concerned readers and residents was tremendous. It only …
Read More »Homelessness Is A Problem, Not Always A Crime…
November 21, 2013 — This is Part One of a Series from Sunny Isles Beach Police Department Staff By Fred Maas, Police Chief At least once a week, local or national media devote their attention to the topic of “The Homeless.” Whether it is an isolated incident, a local story or a national ruling by the Supreme Court, the issue …
Read More »Chief Fred Maas Baseball Field Newly Renovated with Artificial Turf
By Sylvia Flores, Assistant CCS Director (August 26, 2013) – Artificial turf, a surface of synthetic fibers made to look like natural grass, is an innovative product that started to become widely known in the ’60s. This product provides several benefits including lower maintenance costs, increased playability with fewer injuries (due to the field’s even playing surface and durability), and …
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