Community Newspapers AUGUST 20, 2012
Welcome Back BY BARI AUERBACH
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unny Isles Beach is familiar territory for Christopher Russo, who formerly served as City Manager and will soon be welcomed back to fill the position following the recent resignation of Alan J. Cohen. Police Chief Fred Maas will continue serving as interim city manager until Russo officially takes over on Oct. 15. After relocating from Rye Brook, New York, Russo first took the helm as City Manager of Sunny Isles Beach on August 21, 2000. The late Mayor David Samson and members of the City Commission unanimously voted to hire Russo following the departure of the
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach, Cultural & Community Services presents:
SAVE THE DATE October 12 - 14
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VOL. 30, NO. 34
American Cancer Society, Relay for Life held at Heritage Park
BY ALAYNE YEASH
Communications Coordinator
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n Saturday, August 4th, despite the threat of inclement weather, the Sunny Isles Beach/Golden Beach/Aventura Relay for Life to raise money for the fight against cancer was held at Heritage Park in Sunny Isles Beach. The evening was filled with music, exercise and some great snacks. Presentations of medals were made to the survivors by Dr. Robert Donoway. The survivors then walked together to open the relay and team members followed behind, filling the sidewalk to complete their laps. SIB Mayor Norman S. Edelcup,
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RELAY FOR LIFE, page 2
A unique zip code for a unique city BY JENNIFER LEVIN
Commissioner-elect Florida’s Riviera. Home of World-Class Resorts and Dining. Pristine Beaches. Named #1 of Top Ten U.S. Destinations by Tripadvisors Travelcast. Exclusive. Swank. Luxurious. Distinct. These are just a few descriptions of our Beautiful City of Sunny Isles Beach and some of the reasons why Vice-Mayor Lewis J. Thaler originally championed the effort to obtain a unique ZIP Code for Sunny Isles Beach in 2007. However, for the reasons discussed below, the first attempt was unsuccessful, and on June 21, 2012, our City Commission
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