By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Thursday, March 22, 2018) – Interactive kiosks can be found in many places in modern society. ATMs, building directories, health care check-in, movie ticketing and elevators are all examples of modern kiosks that have been integrated into our daily lives. A few weeks ago, our first outdoor Interactive Kiosk was installed in Samson Oceanfront Park. …
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Fire Prevention in High-Rise Living
By Isaac Aelion, Commissioner (Thursday, March 22, 2018) – While a number of high-rises were already built when the City of Sunny Isles Beach was incorporated in 1997, many more have been built since then, and today, 85% of residents live in high-rises. Miami-Dade County Fire Rescue is the entity responsible for overseeing fire safety and fire code enforcement in …
Read More »Interactive Kiosks Push Sunny Isles Beach to the Forefront of Government Technology
Sunny Isles Beach installs first interactive touch screen kiosk at Samson Oceanfront Park (Friday, March 16, 2018) – The City of Sunny Isles Beach is on the cutting edge of technology, forging ahead of other South Florida cities with the installation of interactive smart touch screen kiosks. On Thursday, March 15, the City unveiled its first SIB Interactive Kiosk at …
Read More »Bridging Our Community
By Isaac Aelion, Commissioner (Wednesday, February 28, 2018) – Since the City’s inception back in 1997, the population of Sunny Isles Beach has almost doubled. In addition to this population increase, the commuting needs of our residents have also seen an increase. To enhance pedestrian safety due to increased vehicular traffic, pedestrian bridges became undoubtedly necessary. To that end, the …
Read More »The Dedication of Teachers – In and Out of the Classroom
By Fred A. Maas, Police Chief (Wednesday, February 28, 2018) – Although they will both more than likely be upset with me for the recognition given them, I cannot speak about our “team” without including them. In fact, they are the heart and soul which energizes the rest of us to serve with them. I am referring to Ms. Alissa …
Read More »SIBPD Motor Unit Officer Wins Prestigious Borrell Award
By Fred Maas, Police Chief (Friday, February 16, 2018) – The 10th Annual John and Joe Borrell Award Ceremony was held on Jan. 9, 2018, when the prestigious John and Joe Borrell Award was presented to Sunny Isles Beach motorcycle patrolman Officer David Barrios. The event and dinner, held at the world famous Christine Lee’s restaurant at Gulfstream Park, is …
Read More »The Rising Seas in Sunny Isles Beach
By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (Friday, February 9, 2018) – The City of Sunny Isles Beach is prepared to meet the challenges of sea level rise. Although this issue has only become a real topic of conversation in the public realm in the last few years, the City has been diligently creating and implementing a plan to address flooding …
Read More »State of the City 2018
By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Wednesday, January 31, 2018) – Citizens of Sunny Isles Beach, as we complete the 20th year since the formation of our City, I am pleased to present the 2018 State of the City address. Much was accomplished this past year and without the tireless efforts of our City Staff, none of it would have been possible. …
Read More »Traffic Safety is a Two-Way Street
By Fred Maas, Police Chief (Monday, January 29, 2018) – Winter is an extremely busy season in South Florida and our streets are seeing increased levels of traffic. With more vehicles on the road and pedestrians on the street, the risk of accidents and fatalities is heightened. We want to ensure your safety whether you are driving your child to school, …
Read More »Beach Sand Renourishment Project Update
By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Saturday, January 27, 2018) – When you think of Sunny Isles Beach, the first thing that may come to mind is the pristine beach spanning across the eastern coastline of our magnificent city. What might not come to mind is the extensive planning, lobbying for funding and regulation changes, and labor it takes to maintain …
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