Sunny News

Sunny Isles Beach Adds Sister City in Hengchun, Taiwan

Old City wall at Hengchun, Taiwan, Sunny Isles Beach's Sister City.

(July 11, 2013) –  The City of Sunny Isles Beach is proud to announce its third Sister City, Hengchun, Taiwan. The Sister City Twinning Agreement was signed on Monday, June 17 at 6:00 pm in the Commission Chambers (18070 Collins Ave). While in town, the delegation, including Hengchun Mayor Yeh, met with local Taiwanese officials, businessmen and residents at Philip Ho …

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Beach Safety Tips

Two Ocean Rescue Lifeguard keep an eye on the ocean and beach-goers on a sunny day.

By Justin Broman, Ocean Rescue Supervisor Swimming is one of the most popular activities in South Florida. We have perfect water temperatures, hot sunny days, and numerous types of water sports to participate in. But there are some hidden dangers of which you should be aware. The Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue Division is always taking extra steps to make …

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State of the City 2013

By Norman S. Edelcup, Mayor (February 23, 2013) – Dear Citizens of Sunny Isles Beach: According to the City Charter, the Mayor is to present a “State of the City” message on an annual basis in January. This affords the Office of the Mayor the ability to inform our citizens about important issues that came before your City Commission this past …

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Sunny Isles Beach welcomes Sister Cities Letter of Intent from Hengchun/Kenting, Taiwan

By Ken Kronheim (January 23, 2013) – On November 15th, 2012, Mrs. Fang Oliver, Sunny Isles Beach Ambassador to Asia, World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Director and President, Miami Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce, delivered Hengchun City Mayor Yeh’s Letter of Intent and Mrs. Oliver’s Asia Sister City progress report to Commissioners at the Sunny Isles Beach Commission Meeting. More than …

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The Charter Revision Commission

By George “Bud” Scholl, Commissioner (January 19, 2017 ) – During last month’s City Commission meeting each of your elected officials nominated one member of the public to create a Charter Revision Commission (CRC). Since CRC’s are convened so infrequently many of us are not aware of why we have them and what this group does for our community. This …

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