Sunny News

(Tuesday, June 27, 2017) – For the past few years a growing number of residents have become less tolerant of those that are awarded the same benefits as them without actually living here. Many ideas have been suggested and vetted. Best practices were researched. No plan is perfect and all of them will upset those that are trying to scam …

By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Friday, June 23, 2017) – In addition to the number of new buildings still under construction by developers, our City has also had several large, complex projects happening over the past several months. Probably the most visible to our residents and guests has been the undergrounding of our utility lines and new lighting posts along Collins …

By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (Friday, June 23, 2017) – I want to use this opportunity to recognize a seldom acknowledged City department, its manager and department members, who are, in my opinion, part of the many unsung heroes of our City government. I am talking about our Code Compliance Department. Most citizens don’t realize how important code compliance …

(Friday, June 23, 2017) – It’s official! The City of Sunny Isles Beach and Punta del Este, Uruguay signed a Sister City Agreement in June. This tourist town in South America represents our Latin American community. All Sister Cities are represented in the Visitor’s Center located on the first floor of the Government Center. Stop by Monday – Friday between …

(Saturday, June 3, 2017) – After a few delays and just over a year from breaking ground, Samson Oceanfront Park is reopen following its much needed renovation. Once the site of two rundown motels, the Beach Cove Resort and the Princess Beach Motel, this park was first dedicated in July 2000 as the City’s first park. After continuous use from …

By George “Bud” Scholl, Mayor (Sunday, June 4, 2017) – Recently I attended a meeting of residents from a condominium building where we were asking for permission to build a pedestrian bridge on the edge of their property. It was a tough meeting where the residents expressed their strong desire to not have the bridge pedestal near their complex. They …

By Larisa Svechin, Commissioner (Sunday, June 4, 2017) – By and large, we are a City of condominiums. Sunny Isles Beach has more than 22,000 residents, including children, retirees, vacationers and snowbirds, In March, this Commission, Police Department, City staff, and the Mayor, met with Senator Rene Garcia, who was introducing a Condo Reform Bill, HB 1237. That bill has …

The South Florida hurricane season begins on June 1 and ends November 30. Sunny Isles Beach is located in the Zone B floodplain where a hurricane may cause a storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, flooding, or loss of utility services. Review the below resources to ensure you are prepared before, during and after a storm. Miami-Dade County Hurricane Guide Before …

By Christopher J. Russo, Former City Manager (Thursday, June 1, 2017) – Janes A. Hines served Sunny Isles Beach faithfully for over 17 years. Hired in 2000 as an Agenda Coordinator, Jane quickly proved herself worthy of more responsibility and was promoted to Deputy City Clerk in February of 2002, then to City Clerk in February 2003, a position she …

(Wednesday, May 31, 2017) – Now in Sunny Isles Beach, municipal lots will offer park and pay using the PayByPhone App on your mobile device. Patrons may continue to pay at the central meter using cash or credit/debit cards. Residents and visitors parking in Sunny Isles Beach can now use the same PayByPhone system used all over the country. Once …