Sunny News

Intersection Safety Camera Program

Traffic lights in city

The City is implementing the Intersection Safety Camera Program to reduce the number of traffic violations, crashes, and injuries caused by red-light runners. The goal is to change drivers’ behavior, ensuring the community’s safety as more drivers obey traffic signals and stop on red. ***August 1 – 31, 2024, the program will start with a warning period. Beginning September 1, …

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Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in South Florida

Fireworks

(Friday, June 28, 2024) – As the holiday weekend approaches, the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department would like to remind residents and visitors to celebrate safely. As a reminder, dogs, glass bottles, and open fires are not permitted on the beach. Visit our beach rules webpage to learn more. There are a number of places to enjoy fireworks displays around Miami-Dade …

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New Community Conversations Series: Family Edition

Aerial view of Sunny Isles Beach

By Fabiola Stuyvesant, Commissioner (Monday, June 3, 2024) – Building upon the resounding success of Commissioner Viscarra’s Residents’ Academy and Vice-Mayor Lama’s Senior Roundtable, I’m excited to announce the launch of the SIB Community Conversations Series: Family Edition (CCS). At the CCS meetings, I will host a series of conversations centered on family, education, and community matters. The idea is …

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A Message from the Mayor: Stand Up for our Principles

"A half-mile long pier on north Miami Beach in the Sunny Isles Beach community, the Newport Fishing Pier is located adjacent to pier park at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard. Built in 1982, the pier has been a popular angling destination for decades." Ref: traveltips.usatoday.com/saltwater-pier-fishing-miami-5948... Sunny Isles, Miami, Florida.

By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Monday, June 3, 2024) – It is important for each of us to stand up for our principles and support what we value. As a country and a city, we revere democracy, freedom of religion, the value of the First Amendment, and the United States Constitution. As citizens, we support all that proliferates these values. It is …

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Safety in Sunny Isles Beach

Traffic on Collins Avenue

By Jerry Joseph, Commissioner (Thursday, May 2, 2023) – Traffic safety is a number one priority in Sunny Isles Beach. At the April 18, 2024 Commission Workshop, I proposed for immediate action that our SIBPD and Parking Code Enforcement prioritize the elimination of FedEx, UPS, Amazon, Uber, and Lyft drivers from stopping or parking in the right lanes of Collins …

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Florida Legislative Highlights for 2024

"A half-mile long pier on north Miami Beach in the Sunny Isles Beach community, the Newport Fishing Pier is located adjacent to pier park at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard. Built in 1982, the pier has been a popular angling destination for decades." Ref: traveltips.usatoday.com/saltwater-pier-fishing-miami-5948... Sunny Isles, Miami, Florida.

By Alex Lama, Vice Mayor (Thursday, May 2, 2024) – The State of Florida concluded another regular legislative session on March 8, and I would like to highlight a few legislative results that affect us at a municipal and personal level. Residential Building Permits HB 267 (Esposito) and SB 684 (DiCeglie) are comprehensive building permit bills that passed and are …

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A Message from the Mayor: Summer Camp

City of Sunny Isles Beach Summer Camp

By Larisa Svechin, Mayor (Wednesday, May 1, 2024) – As we quickly approach the summer season and the school year comes to a close, our Cultural and Community Services Department is gearing up for Summer Camp. Registration is now open for children ages 5 to 15 to join in the adventure, with activities ranging from field trips to games, and …

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