On March 13, 2013, Officer Jose Maya of the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department, was honored as the Officer of the Quarter by the local Kiwanis Club.Officer Maya is a veteran officer for the department who is credited with saving the lives of (2) two people on Christmas morning of 2012. Officer Maya, thru his [...]
Sunny Isles Beach International Ambassador to Asia, Fang Oliver, takes her assignment very seriously. This multi-talented dynamo does not merely perform essential duties of her position; she goes above and beyond by reaching out to connect the many cultures within our City. When presenting ideas and suggestions to both elected officials and corporate sponsors, her [...]
At a recent SIB Commission Meeting, Certificates of Appreciation, acknowledging their achievements, were presented to the winners of the Miss SIB USA Pageant. Pictured in the back row: SIB Commissioner Jennifer Levin, Miss Teen SIB 2014 Tiffany Rivera, Miss SIB 2014 Kristen Little, SIB Mayor Norman S. Edelcup, SIB Vice Mayor Isaac Aelion, SIB Commissioner [...]
On the beautiful evening of March 3rd, at the Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, after judging was completed, two young ladies were crowned in the Miss SIB USA 2014 preliminary pageant. Our City was fortunate to have a special guest for the evening, Michelle Aguirre, Miss Florida USA 2013 (center). Posing on [...]
The City has a Community Cats Program and we have many volunteers that perform various tasks regarding their welfare. It is now kitten season and quite a few pretty and therefore adoptable kittens have been sighted around our city. However, just because they are pretty and adorable does not make them adoptable, they need to [...]
Many residents have had questions regarding the status of Samson Park. One of the most important things to note regarding the park is that the park has not been “sold” nor will it be reduced in size. The park system throughout the City of Sunny Isles Beach is something that is of utmost importance to [...]
Victoria had a torrid affair with a fellow student, Richard, while attending college in Tennessee; but there was a huge obstacle… he was married. After graduating Victoria and Richard were still together. Going hiking, fishing and having long walks, they enjoyed every moment of every day. They both were offered good jobs adn almost the [...]
What better way to send our graduating high school seniors off to their respective colleges, than with a smile on their face and a check in their hand? That is exactly what happened on the night of April 16, 2013, at the Newport Beachside Resort during the 3rd Annual College Scholarships Awards Dinner for Sunny [...]
On Saturday, May 18 two parks in the City will be the site of fun activities for children and families to observe National Kids to Parks Day. Be prepared to join in the family fun during the afternoon and into the evening at Pelican Community Park from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and at Heritage Park [...]
The City of Sunny Isles Beach has provided complimentary Shuttle bus service to residents and visitors since 1999. With the help of funds from the United States Department of Transportation, American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA), new buses with a fresh look will soon begin serving the Community Shuttle routes. Using ARRAfunds, Sunny Isles Beach [...]
The NSE/SIB K-8 cafeteria was bursting with students eager to experience hands-on science during the school’s annual Science Bonanza. The room was energized with children and parents who were fascinated by the numerous activities related to science. Music! Exploration! Family Fun! It was all there for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Dressed in lab [...]
BINGO 3:00 – 4:00 PM WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2013 SIB GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, 18070 COLLINS AVENUE Come sit with friends and neighbors and test your luck at bingo. Win gift cards or cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat. MT. SINAI LECTURE SERIES 10:00 AM [...]
The Sunny Isles Beach School Trust Fund is committed to assisting our schools in maintaining the level of excellence in student performance to which we have become accustomed. This is accomplished by purchasing materials, hardware, curricular support, and upgrading technology to supplement the budget from the county School Board. Commissioner Jeanette Gatto is supporting our [...]
Beachgoers who trek to the ocean may have recently noticed a partial closure of the northern walkway of our beautiful Samson Oceanfront Park. This temporary closure is necessary while improvements to the facilities are underway. These renovations will benefit both the residents and visitors who stay on our shores. If you are a longtime resident, [...]
