SUNNY ISLES BEACH

It is my privilege to share the following report with our Sunny Isles Beach residents this month. Nearly one year since I assumed the role of City Manager, I am proud to share the progress that our city has made on five main areas: fiscal responsibility, public safety, transparency, sustainability, and community services. Focusing on public safety, the Police Department has been increasing enforcement and visibility through staffing, strategy and long-term solutions. When I first assumed the role of City Manager, it was important to me that our city upholds the highest level of transparency, accountability and accuracy. Contact City Manager Stan Morris at smorris@sibfl.net or 305.792.1701.

Two Mayors spoke from the heart to recognize and thank law enforcement for everything they do to keep our communities safe: Aventura Mayor Enid Weisman and Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Dana Goldman. As Gary Pyott, AMC Chairman and CEO of Association 1st and Senior VP of Campbell Property Management, said, “We are so fortunate to have this wonderful opportunity to recognize and honor our law enforcement teams from throughout South Florida. Ben Launerts, Founder of Custom Auto Tints, gave a door prize of a $1,200 Ex-cell Fusion & Ceramic Car Coating, and door prize tickets were given to all law enforcement professionals in attendance. Thank you to all the officers who make our community safe every single day.”Dean DeLeo added, “It is a privilege to recognize the efforts and accomplishments of our community’s law enforcement professionals. This event was an excellent opportunity to recognize our dear friend Anthony Damato and to address our law enforcement colleagues.

This past Election Day proved historical, and I am so humbled by your support, which resulted in my first-place showing in the race for Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach! On Dec. 6, Sunny Isles Beach goes back to the polls to choose to either go in the direction of greatness or plunge into grave danger of losing millions of dollars and alienating residents and investors. My vision for Sunny Isles Beach requires dedication and hard work of course, but most importantly, I will truly listen to the people of our community. My motivation to run for Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach is as simple as 1-2-3: First and foremost, unify our community; promote a fiscally conservative approach; and finally, keep our taxes down. Candidate Larisa Svechin may be reached at 305-699-3796 or via email at Larisa@larisasvechin.com

In my opinion, Sunny Isles Beach is on the cusp of greatness and in grave danger of losing millions and alienating residents and investors. My vision for Sunny Isles Beach is centered around listening to our community. As a dedicated public servant my role is to represent the people of Sunny Isles Beach. My motivation to run for Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach is to unify our community, promote a fiscally conservative approach and keep our taxes down. The best government is closest to the people, meeting them where they are, really hearing them, so we can make Sunny Isles Great Again.

Families and friends can get together for a special Thanksgiving brunch at this luxury Sunny Isles Beach resortSunny Isles, Fla. – (October x, 2022) – The iconic Trump International Beach Resort Miami on Sunny Isles Beach is inviting families and friends to get together and give thanks over brunch this year. The special offering, accompanied by live music, will take place on Thursday, November 24 at the lively Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar. Trump International Beach Resort MiamiAn upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as being a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection. Dining options include Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar, the Japanese-fusion Saka Mori restaurant and the casual, ocean-front oasis Gili’s Beach Club and Pool Bar. Trump International Beach Resort is located at 18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160.

Families and friends can get together for a special Thanksgiving brunch at this luxury Sunny Isles Beach resortSunny Isles, Fla. – (October x, 2022) – The iconic Trump International Beach Resort Miami on Sunny Isles Beach is inviting families and friends to get together and give thanks over brunch this year. The special offering, accompanied by live music, will take place on Thursday, November 24 at the lively Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar. Trump International Beach Resort MiamiAn upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as being a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection. Dining options include Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar, the Japanese-fusion Saka Mori restaurant and the casual, ocean-front oasis Gili’s Beach Club and Pool Bar. Trump International Beach Resort is located at 18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160.

A kitten was seen being thrown around like a toy in Sunny Isles Beach and one local animal lover stepped in to save that baby feline.

Acqualina Resort & Residences, the ultra-luxury resort located in Sunny Isles Beach, has been recognized as the Best Destination Resort in the U.S. in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards by USA Today. “We are honored to be recognized by our esteemed guests and readers of USA Today as the #1 Best Destination Resort in America,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO & Partner. Along with these prestigious accolades, US News and World Report named Acqualina the #1 Best Resort in the Continental US in their annual Best Hotel Awards. Acqualina Resort is welcoming locals for an ultra-luxury seaside getaway. To see more #Miaminews from #Aventura to #Coralgables to #SouthMiami, #Pinecrest, #Palmetto Bay and #Cutler Bay and all throughout #Miamidadecounty go to:www.communitynewspapers.com

One of the primary responsibilities for elected officials in any municipality is to adopt a responsible budget. In September, the Commission adopted the 2022/2023 budget, which increased by 4%. It needs to serve your quality of life while we simultaneously plan for the future and provide for your neighbors’ quality of life issues as well. Contact Vice Mayor Jeniffer Viscarra at seat4@sibfl.net or 305.792.1750. To see more #Miaminews from #Aventura to #Coralgables to #SouthMiami, #Pinecrest, #Palmetto Bay and #Cutler Bay and all throughout #Miamidadecounty go to:www.communitynewspapers.com

More than 95% of our Sunny Isles Beach residents live in a homeowner’s or condominium association. The idea behind this type of community is to work together for the common good. “The problem isn’t the abuse of power – it’s to have the power to abuse.”As an elected official, protecting our residents is my priority. Contact Commissioner Fabiola Stuyvesant at seat3@sibfl.net or 305.792.1751. To see more #Miaminews from #Aventura to #Coralgables to #SouthMiami, #Pinecrest, #Palmetto Bay and #Cutler Bay and all throughout #Miamidadecounty go to:www.communitynewspapers.com

The City of Sunny Isles Beach is hosting a Career Expo on Thursday, October 13, 2022 from 10 am – 2 pm at Gateway Center. To see more #Miaminews from #Aventura to #Coralgables to #SouthMiami, #Pinecrest, #Palmetto Bay and #Cutler Bay and all throughout #Miamidadecounty go to:www.communitynewspapers.com

Trump International Beach Resort Miami invites humans and their furry companions to leave the dog days of summer behind and enjoy a paw-riffic vacation in Sunny Isles this fall. “We know pets are part of many families and realize how difficult it is to leave them behind when traveling,” said Danny Williams, Trump International Beach Resort’s managing director. “We want to make it easy for families to enjoy their vacations while keeping their fur babies happy, safe and entertained.”Trump International Beach Resort supports several pet-rescue organizations. # # #Trump International Beach Resort MiamiAn upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as being a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection. Trump International Beach Resort is located at 18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160.

A South Florida family is feeling a sense of relief following a judge's decision to suspend the license of the driver who hit and killed their 11-year-old son.

In 2012, he was the guiding force behind securing a Sister City relationship with Hengchun, Taiwan. He also proposed and helped develop the beautiful butterfly garden in Gateway Park. In 1991, I purchased my first Sunny Isles Beach oceanfront condo as a future retirement home. Tell us a little about your involvement with the Sister City Program and Hengchun, Taiwan. Tell us a little background about your involvement with the Butterfly Garden at Haulover Park and then at Gateway Park.

A new troubling scam has criminals posing as a police chief.

Prosecutors recently accused a man who drives passengers for a living of causing someone to be ejected from their car during a hit-and-run crash in Miami-Dade County. Police officers believe he was driving drunk.

The family of a young boy who was killed by a driver who ran a red light were in court Wednesday.

Numerous restaurants in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties had zero violations on their unannounced inspections during June, July and August!

Tijana Kakovic always treated her 10-year-old teacup Pomeranians like her children.

Sunny Isles Beach wants to recognize standout members of our community. Know someone who does great things for our Sunny Isles Beach community? The City reserves the right to choose the winner of the Community Spotlight each quarter. The nominee must be a resident or business owner in Sunny Isles Beach or work in Sunny Isles Beach. The following individuals are not permitted to be nominated for the Community Spotlight:Current Sunny Isles Beach employeesCurrent Sunny Isles Beach elected officialsPrevious Community Spotlight winnersNominations from current Sunny Isles Beach elected officials will not be accepted.

As scientific studies have shown, secondhand smoke causes approximately 7,330 deaths from lung cancer and 33,950 deaths from heart disease each year. Secondhand smoke contains hundreds of chemicals known to be toxic or carcinogenic, including formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, arsenic ammonia and hydrogen cyanide. The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in most public and private businesses, including restaurants. While the city cannot regulate smoking in outdoor restaurants, it believes that non-smokers and employees working at restaurants should be able to breathe smoke-free air. 100% smoke-free policies are the only effective way to eliminate secondhand smoke exposure.

Every year, to commemorate Veterans Day, new names of Sunny Isles Beach veterans are added to the wall. You can nominate a veteran who resides in Sunny Isles Beach to have their name added to the wall. Nominations must be received prior to September 1 to be recognized at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11 at 9:30 am. To nominate a veteran you must submit:Proof of honorable discharge from military serviceProof of residency in the City of Sunny Isles Beach (Resident ID Card or Utility Bill)You can nominate a veteran online. The Veterans Day ceremony is held on Veterans Day (November 11) at 9:30 am at the north end of Heritage Park.

Harold Wilbourn was arrested again on Monday and remained at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County.

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Westbound traffic on the Sunny Isles Beach bridge headed toward North Miami Beach shut down for more than an hour Saturday afternoon after the bridge became inoperable, police department spokesperson Sgt. Brian Schnell said.

A man visiting South Florida from out of town simply wanted to get his haircut.

Police believe this guy has a habit of the ritzy rip-offs, with surveillance cameras capturing him at the Ritz Carlton residences in Sunny Isles Beach.

A 32-year-old man from Illinois was accused of stealing watches and cash at the Ritz Carlton Residences in Sunny Isles Beach.

Linda Bemis was using Facebook when she thought she had connected with a handsome military serviceman known as Mr. Bravo. Detectives said it was a scammer who would later manipulate her into handing over $60,000.

Oksana Zamfira and her friend Camelia Catruc live in Miami-Dade County. They have teamed up to help Zamfira’s brother who is fighting in Ukraine, his unit, and nonprofit organizations that are offering relief during the war.

Trump International Beach Resort Miami earned a new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award and is showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com . An upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s iconic Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection. For more information on Trump International Beach Resort Miami, visit www.TrumpMiami.com or call (855) 807-1933. About Trump International Beach Resort MiamiAn upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as being a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection. Trump International Beach Resort is located at 18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160.

Security cameras captured the truck getting stuck as it pulled through the exit of the luxury condo building located at 400 Sunny Isles Beach Blvd back on April 7.

With over 25 years in law enforcement, Interim Sunny Isles Beach Chief of Police, Edward Santiago will now be the permanent Chief of Police.

Acqualina Resort & Residences, the Sunny Isles Beach iconic resort providing an ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle, has been recognized in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels rankings as the #1 Best Resort in the Continental U.S. This is the fourth year Acqualina Resort has received the top ranking for its exceptional guest service, beautiful and pristine grounds, luxury and spacious accommodations and an array of excellent amenities. The 12th annual Best Hotels rankings evaluated more than 35,000 luxury properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. With its world-class restaurants, curated amenities and luxurious rooms and suites, Acqualina Resort provides an exclusive experience and ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle like no other. Guests of the luxury Miami Beach resort can bask in the South Florida sun or spend the afternoon shaded by palm trees.

Beloved by locals and visitors alike, Azzurro Italian Restaurant & Bar is back after a brief hiatus, serving up its fan-favorites and creative new dishes at the independently owned and operated Trump International Beach Resort Miami on Sunny Isles Beach. “We are so honored to have this neighborhood favorite as part of our resort,” said Trump International Beach Resort Managing Director Danny Williams. Its chef maintains the dignity of traditional Italian recipes that utilize only the freshest and highest quality imported and domestic ingredients. Trump International Beach Resort MiamiAn upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as being a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection. Trump International Beach Resort is located at 18001 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160.

A Ukrainian family on vacation in South Florida gets stranded from their home country in Ukraine.

Between the nail appointments and hair trimmings, a salon is a gathering place of people, and at Shai Salon International in Sunny Isles Beach, clients with families in Ukraine and Russia are talking about the war.

A Ukrainian family on vacation in South Florida is now in limbo not knowing when they will be able to return home as the war rages.

All that was on Natalia Kadenuyk’s mind was escaping Ukraine with her two little kids. Worried, she packed the family’s clothes, grabbed some cash and started driving toward the Zurich airport, preparing to travel thousands of miles to South Florida.

South Floridians are emotional over what they’re seeing in Ukraine, many of them calling and texting family and friends who are fighting for their lives.

Local Ukrainians and Russians share their concerns about Russia's attack on Ukraine.

Acqualina Resort & Residences, the ultra-luxurious, oceanfront resort located in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, is offering amorous packages just in time for the most romantic month of the year. Whether enjoying a couples’ spa treatment in the Royal Spa Suite at the renowned Acqualina Spa, basking in luxurious accommodations and enjoying an intimate beachfront dinner, or dining at the top-rated Il Mulino New York, Acqualina Resort & Residences is sure to make couples swoon this Valentine’s Day and beyond. “Love is in the Air” at Acqualina SpaAcqualina Spa is offering the Ultimate Royal Spa Suite Experience for couples in the luxurious Royal Spa Suite. Guests begin their romantic journey for two with a personal consultation followed by a customized massage and a Radiance Facial. Hotel guests may also enjoy an intimate beachfront dinner for two on the shores of Acqualina.

Voters in portions of Miami-Dade County headed to the polls Tuesday.

When it comes to celebrating or memorializing anyone with balloons, don’t let them go. They are horrible for the environment.

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Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Dana Goldman said she was grateful for the three police officers who saved the life of her husband, Michael Gates.

Arina Zhirkova, an 18-year-old senior at NSU University School, launched Sunny Isles Beach Cleanup, gaining volunteers for her mission through social media.

Five races in Miami-Dade County are heading to a runoff with residents heading back to the polls Tuesday.

Sources tell Local 10 that Paulie Velez tried sexually assaulting a women in Sunny Isles Beach back in 2020.

She was driving a Maserati while drunk and hit a man who had gotten out of his Ferrari to check the engine and, according to police, the impact sent him over the side of the bridge. He ended up in the Intracoastal Waterway where he died.

Residents from several parts of South Florida headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots, with some making their selection for mayor, including those in the cities of Hialeah, Miami, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles Beach and Homestead.

A boater dropped off about two dozen migrants on the beach on Wednesday in Sunny Isles Beach.

Police said the man was having problems with his car, so he pulled over and got out to take a look at the engine.

Local 10 News has compiled a list of all the restaurants in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties that had zero violations in September.

Anthony Reznik was on the marked crosswalk on Sunny Isles Boulevard when police said Samentha Toussaint, who was driving a red Mercedes-Benz, ran a red light.

Surveillance video shows 43-year-old Fariz Feyzullayev, of Brooklyn, New York, used a bag of M&M candy to lure a 5-year-old girl a few steps away from her mother at the checkout line of a Publix Supermarket in Sunny Isles Beach.

A New York man was arrested last week after he kissed a 5-year-old girl on the mouth inside a Publix store in Sunny Isles Beach, authorities said.

Inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation temporarily closed six South Florida restaurants last week.

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The family of an 11-year-old boy who died after a driver struck him while crossing the street on Feb. 10 in Sunny Isles Beach shared surveillance video of the tragedy.

Tripadvisor has just released its highly-coveted annual Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards for Hotels for 2021, and not one, but four South Florida hotels made the cut.

Little Palm Island Resort in Little Torch Key has made Condé Nast Traveler’s 25th annual “Hot List” for the year of 2021.

Even finding people to volunteer to have their unit utilized for the testing was a huge challenge that was beyond the normal challenge because of COVID said David B. Haber one of the Miami lawyers involved in the settlement.

Army hauls 3 billion pounds of sand to Miami-Dade beaches by at MiamiTodayNews.com.

According to a report from The Real Deal, 33-year-old forward and captain for FC Barcelona and Argentina’s national team, Lionel Messi, has purchased the entire ninth floor of a luxury apartment in Sunny Isles Beach.

As part of our new “Don’t Trash Our Treasure” initiative, we want to get you involved with helping to clean up our beaches and natural resources.

Groundbreaking in design and cutting edge in spa expertise, the award-winning Acqualina Spa by ESPA located in Sunny Isles Beach launches a new treatment to its extensive spa menu incorporating the Hypervolt Bluetooth by Hyperice. The Targeted Recovery Treatment, created by Acqualina Spa Director Catherine Davalle in collaboration with the highly skilled Acqualina Spa therapy team, is designed to enhance overall wellness and help the body with physical recovery. “Many of our spa guests are athletic and look for ways to boost their performance,” said Davalle. “We wanted to develop a treatment targeting specific areas of concern. Acqualina Spa by ESPA is located at 17875 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – Four Cubans on a “styrofoam vessel” were rescued about five miles east of Aventura on Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Coast Guard said. They were picked up by a Coast Guard cutter around 2:15 p.m.Three were on the vessel and authorities say a good Samaritan helped rescue one Cuban who jumped into the water. “The four Cubans have no medical concerns and reported leaving Cuba seven days ago,” the Coast Guard said in a statement. “The Coast Guard will be working with interagency partners to work through the standard disposition process.”

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – The crash that ultimately claimed the life of 11-year old Anthony Reznik happened nearly a month ago. But the driver of the red Mercedes, 32-year-old Samentha Toussaint, has yet to be charged criminally — even though police say she ran a red light that night, hitting the boy as he crossed the street in a crosswalk with his family near A1A and Northeast 163rd Street. Anthony’s mother Inna Trachtenberg, who held a memorial for her son Sunday, has been pushing for prosecutors to file charges in the case. Records show Toussaint still owes big fines for some of those past driving citations. Because if it wouldn’t be for numbness, no words can describe.”ALSO SEEBoy struck by car in Sunny Isles by red-light runner declared brain-deadPolice increase safety enforcement after boy struck and killed in Sunny Isles Beach

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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – If you had $59 million to spend on a home, what would you buy? One of the most expensive penthouses ever offered on the Miami market is set to go on sale later this year. Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach. All of these extras may just be enough to attract buyers looking into luxury real estate. It’s part of a trend in a hot South Florida market.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – Law enforcement officials are increasing pedestrian safety enforcement two weeks after an 11-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle in Sunny Isles Beach and later lost his life. According to Sunny Isles Police Sergeant Brian Schnell, people are unaware of just how dangerous stretches of highways in South Florida truly are – and this most recent tragedy is an example of that. On Friday, Sunny Isles Beach Police were seen patrolling Collins Avenue doing high visibility enforcement to try and prevent a tragedy before it happens again. The enforcement program is a partnership between Sunny Isles Police Department and researchers from the University of North Florida. According to Sunny Isles Police, they reached out to the department in November of 2020 to uncover how Collins Avenue, between 170th and 189th streets, was a hot spot for dangerous accidents.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – The family of an 11-year-old boy hit by a car two weeks ago say his injures are too severe to save him after doctors have declared him brain-dead. His mother said the two were crossing the street to go to the CVS store across the street from where they live. “It’s just unfortunate that someone was reckless driving, on a solid red,” Reznik said. The driver who hit the boy remained at the scene the night of the accident police said. A petition has gathered nearly 2,500 signatures seeking to rename Sunny Isles Boulevard to Anthony Reznik Boulevard in memory of the 11-year-old boy.

Acqualina Resort & Residences, the Sunny Isles Beach iconic resort providing an ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle, has been recognized in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels rankings as the #1 Best Resort in the Continental U.S. The 11th annual Best Hotels rankings evaluated more than 30,000 luxury properties across the United States, Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean. It’s our mission to constantly do better at every level.”With its world-class restaurants, curated amenities and luxurious rooms and suites, Acqualina Resort provides an exclusive experience and ultra-luxurious beach lifestyle like no other. Guests of the luxury Miami Beach resort can bask in the South Florida sun or spend the afternoon shaded by palm trees. Last month, Acqualina Resort became one of the first hotels in the world to become Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – A 42-year-old man from New York was arrested Tuesday on accusations that he barged into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment in Sunny Isles Beach and assaulted her because she wanted to leave him. According to his arrest report, Yossef Azour, who also has an apartment in Sunny Isles Beach, hid behind the wall of the victim’s home on Monday as she opened the front door, thinking her food delivery had arrived. According to his arrest report, Azour then grabbed a rope, cut it into several pieces and used it to tie the victim’s wrists behind her back, as well as her ankles. AdThe roommate left but returned 10 minutes later and told Azour to get out or she would call the police, the arrest report stated. According to the arrest report, the victim said she had been in a three-year-long relationship with Azour, which she ended on Feb. 6.

^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of South Florida and help keep the future of New Times free. The new Avra Miami is being touted as the cornerstone of the latest addition to the Acqualina Resort & Residences, a swanky resort and gated community in Sunny Isles Beach. Avra Group co-owners Nick Tsoulos and Nick Pashalis opened the original Avra Estiatorio in 2000 off East 48th Street in Manhattan. The Avra Miami is slated to launch alongside the new Villa Acqualina in late December or early January 2022. Avra Estiatorio Miami at the Estates at Acqualina.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – A witness recounted to Local 10 News what happened that led to an 11-year-old boy being struck by a car. While two cars did stop at the red light, a third did not and hit the child. On Thursday, Sunny Isles Beach Police Chief Dwight Snyder was joined at a news conference by Vice Mayor Larisa Svenchin. The child was struck by a car wile crossing Sunny Isles Boulevard near A1A on Wednesday night. Detectives questioned the driver, who did stop, as to while she failed to stop for the red light.

^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Miami and help keep the future of New Times free. The new Avra Miami is being touted as the cornerstone of the latest addition to the Acqualina Resort & Residences, a swanky resort and gated community in Sunny Isles Beach. Avra Group co-owners Nick Tsoulos and Nick Pashalis opened the original Avra Estiatorio in 2000 off East 48th Street in Manhattan. The Avra Miami is slated to launch alongside the new Villa Acqualina in late December or early January 2022. Avra Estiatorio Miami at the Estates at Acqualina.

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla. – A child was hit by a car that police said ran a red light in Sunny Isles Beach. According to police, the 11-year-old was in the crosswalk when struck by a red Mercedes-Benz. It happened early Wednesday evening in the eastbound lanes of Sunny Isles Boulevard near A1A. Police on the scene after an 11-year-old boy was struck by a car that ran a red light. “You are not expecting the light to be red, so a lot of people often run the red light,” said Tchogorian.

The event will take place on Sunday, February 28, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Ronald Book Athletic Stadium at 2555 NE 151st Street, North Miami, FL 33160. In exchange for turning in a gun, individuals may receive a gift card(s) for local retailers up to $150 or laptop. “Working together for a safer community for our residents and their families, we are urging the community to join us in this effort to reduce gun violence,” said Commissioner Heyman. Additionally, FREE gun locks for safe gun storage will be provided for those interested. 24108, and mention Gun Buy Back.

^ Keep New Times Free Support Us LocalCommunityJournalismI Support Support the independent voice of Miami and help keep the future of New Times free. Support UsKe-uh, a restaurant offering a diverse and eclectic menu of Japanese robata and izakaya selections, has opened at the Acqualina Resort in Sunny Isles Beach. "We picked Weston first because there was no competition in the area," says Ke-uh co-owner Daniel Fernandez. "At Acqualina, Ke-uh is much more about fine dining, yet with a casual menu. 17875 Collins Ave. (in the Acqualina Resort), Sunny Isles Beach; 305-918-8000; acqualinaresort.com.

Christmas Brunch at Neomi’s Grill | December 25, 2020 | 12-4 p.m.First seating at noon; second seating at 2 p.m.Santa will be stopping by Neomi’s Grill for a very merry Christmas brunch! Price: $65 per personNew Year’s Eve Beachside Bash at Gili’s Beach Club | December 31, 2020 | starting at 8 p.m. The resort will also be offering a New Year’s Eve Beachside Bash at Gili’s Beach Club from 8 to past midnight. Price: $75 adults | $35 children ages 5-12 (children under 4, complimentary)Please note, prices are exclusive of tax and gratuity. # # #About Trump International Beach Resort Miami:An upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as being a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection.

This slideshow requires JavaScript. The award-winning Acqualina Resort & Residences located in Sunny Isles Beach remains committed to protecting all guests, residents, team members and the community and has enhanced safety and cleanliness practices in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. From electrostatic foggers used in guestrooms and all public areas to branded items such as sanitized television remotes sealed in Acqualina red boxes, guests will feel safe, confident and comfortable when staying at Acqualina. “We have crafted a beautiful guest experience for travelers to relax, enjoy and create wonderful memories with their families despite the pandemic,” explains Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO & Partner of Acqualina Resort. To learn more about Acqualina Resort’s COVID-19 related protocols and staycation offers, visit acqualinaresort.com or call +1 (844) 251 8490.

No matter the occasion, from weddings and vow renewals to bar & bat mitzvahs, birthdays, and all other milestone events, the perfect venue awaits at Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach. Renowned for its five-star service and unparalleled attention to detail, Acqualina Resort is South Florida’s only resort completely open to the sea, offering picture perfect views for life’s most momentous celebrations. After all, parties are always more enjoyable when someone else worries about the details. With enhanced health and safety measures in place, intimate events are available. To learn more about celebrations and events at Acqualina or to begin planning your upcoming event, please contact Acqualina’s Catering Manager, Jessica Roldan, at 305.918.6774 or jessica.roldan@acqualina.com.

Amid our splintered pop-cultural moment, it's hard to fathom how big the Bee Gees were. A new documentary, The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart, aims to convey the trio's massive impact — including its musical influence, which persists in the present day. As one might expect, the city the Bee Gees called home beginning in 1975 plays a strong supporting role in How Can You Mend a Broken Heart. Though the Bee Gees are straight cis white men, How Can You Mend a Broken Heart posits that much of the resentment had its roots in bigotry. The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart.

Just in time for summer, the independently owned and operated Trump International Beach Resort Miami proudly welcomes travelers back to Sunny Isles Beach with room rates starting from just $159 per night. In preparation for the reopening, the resort team has worked diligently, taking every precaution to ensure a safe, clean and fun vacation experience for all. In addition to the enhanced safety and wellbeing practices, guests returning through Trump Miami’s doors will find an all-new arrival experience. “While we know how eager travelers are to getaway and relax this summer, we also recognize that health and wellbeing have never been more of a priority and concern,” said Trump International Beach Resort Miami Hotel Director Meryl Flynn. # # #About Trump International Beach Resort Miami:An upscale, family-friendly resort on Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, Trump International Beach Resort Miami is independently owned and operated, as well as being a member of the Preferred Hotel Group – Lifestyle collection.

Trump International Beach Resort Miami, the independently owned and operated hotel onSouth Floridas Sunny Isles Beach, is an award-winning retreat for families, couples andfriends. Whether looking to get out on the water, unwind in the spa or kick back and relax in a cabana, there is something for all guests to enjoy at this resort. Through its new partnership with Sunny Isles Beach Watersports, the expert team can offer a special experience on the water for everyone a novice or a pro, looking to relax or explore the shore. There will be scheduled group activities, and guests can also choose to reserve the sports court for a specific activity. Older teens and even adults can have some fun of their own with pool and beach games as well.

Last Monday, Sunny Isles Beach resident Inna Sheflyand took her toddler to the Dezer Family Playground at a park near her home. After leaving the park that day, Sheflyand started an online petition asking the city to permanently stop the spraying of Roundup. But Myranda Tarr, a spokesperson for Sunny Isles Beach, says the city's contracts with landscapers already restrict the use of Roundup on city property. Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Dana Goldman says she wanted residents to know the city has been proactive about restricting glyphosate use. Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, which produces Roundup, contends that glyphosate isn't a carcinogen and has appealed those verdicts.

In this 2008 file photo, Republican presidential hopeful and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, eats at Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House during a campaign stop in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. At right is Jon Sale, senior counselor to the Giuliani campaign. President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani has hired an attorney to represent him in the congressional investigation into the president's actions related to Ukraine. Jon Sale, a Florida-based white-collar attorney at Nelson Mullins, will represent Giuliani, he confirmed to CNBC. Sale served as an assistant special Watergate prosecutor and is a former assistant U.S. attorney. The House Intelligence Committee on Monday subpoenaed Giuliani as part of its impeachment inquiry into Trump.

The issue at hand is the proposed development of the west side of the Town Center District. We have a fiduciary duty to comply with state law, Commissioner Goldman said at the meeting. Mayor Bud and his supporters on the city commission did not answer the question. During the hearing, Mayor Bud and Vice Mayor Larisa Svechin sought to stop Commissioner Goldman from explaining the benefits of her proposal. Maybe term-limited Mayor Bud is right about Commissioner Goldman.

This dense concrete jungle has already changed the openness of Sunny Isles Beach of years ago when the east side of Collins was all motels. We know that City mayor care only about tax money and not about Sunny Isles Beach resident. I moved to Sunny Isles Beach in 2004 from Miami Beach because of the heavy traffic there. I am horrified of the impact another 1000 residential unit/6000 unit hotel will have on the Sunny Isles Beach residents quality of life. Traffic is so congested; from 174th t can take more than 15 min to reach Sunny Isles Beach Blvd.

This dense concrete jungle has already changed the openness of Sunny Isles Beach of years ago when the east side of Collins was all motels. We know that City mayor care only about tax money and not about Sunny Isles Beach resident. I moved to Sunny Isles Beach in 2004 from Miami Beach because of the heavy traffic there. I am horrified of the impact another 1000 residential unit/6000 unit hotel will have on the Sunny Isles Beach residents quality of life. Traffic is so congested; from 174th t can take more than 15 min to reach Sunny Isles Beach Blvd.

Dennis Stubbolo is passionate about his mission to enrich the quality of life for senior citizens in Sunny Isles Beach. Not everyone is fortunate enough to find their passion and turn it into a successful reality, but Dennis did just that. At that time, they changed the committees name to Social Citizens of Southeast Florida. Fortunately, Dennis and his committee are on the forefront of ensuring their participating seniors do not have to worry about being lonely. With monthly luncheons, Broadway theatre shows, educational trips and wonderful meals, there are now 125 members of the Social Citizens of Southeast Florida who are treated like family and enjoy all the benefits offered by the Social Citizens of Southeast Florida.

Not only do these restaurants boast cold A/C, but also their indoor atmosphere is as impressive as the outdoor landscape. So whether they're dazzling vistas from Sunny Isles Beach or breathtaking views off Key Biscayne, skip the sweat and indulge at one of Miami's coolest waterfront restaurants. Courtesy of BaleenKitchenBaleen Kitchen at Sol Miami17315 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach786-923-9300solemiami.com 17315 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach786-923-9300Nestled inside the understated Sol Hotel, Baleen Kitchen overlooks the ocean in Sunny Isles Beach. The iconic destination is effortlessly romantic against the vibrant backdrop of the sparkling Miami South Channel, and every seat offers water views. Also enjoy unlimited umami marys, champagne, and lychee martinis all with a spectacular view of the Miami River and beyond.

Mayor Scholl was fresh off a vacation in Sicily when he breezed back into town with an idea that was so crazy it just might have worked. Mayor Scholl, you promised us that you would not support hi-rise buildings on the west side of Collins Avenue when you ran for Mayor in 2014, said one resident during the public hearing. In the end, the Commission voted to defer the matter to a later meeting. Danny Katz gave an impassioned speech to the City Commission about maintaining the quality life in the City. Commissioners Goldman has made her position clear and has voted no against the Mayors plan.

Not this time, however, if dozens of angry residents and property owners in Sunny Isles Beach succeed in nipping a City Commission plan in the bud that would effectively permit developers to construct 6,000 hotel units and 1,000 residential units within a tight two-block radius. Not only is the proposed plan upsetting residents and affected property owners in Sunny Isles Beach, a coastal community which many residents believe is already overdeveloped, they say the plan will be a death blow to their quality of life. Its totally insane, says Raanan Katz, owner of several large shopping centers in Sunny Isles Beach. This plan to increase the development density and intensity on the west side of Collins is unacceptable to residents, especially where our streets and school are overcrowded. And my experience tells me that over-development on the west side of Collins Avenue will be highly detrimental.

In the last four years more than 220 skyscrapers have gone up in the south Florida market. Few homes are a bargain, but some offer amazing luxury. Vicente Arenas reports from high above the Miami suburb of Sunny Isles Beach, where buying a Porsche is taking on new meaning.