Community Newspapers JUNE 18, 2012
Timeless Success BY BARI AUERBACH
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t’s June 2012…time to celebrate the success Sunny Isles Beach has achieved since incorporating 15 years ago in 1997. But before this year’s 15th anniversary festivities become another fond municipal memory, let’s look forward to the “Golden 50th anniversary of Sunny Isles Beach.” In the year 2047, a special event will be held to open a commemorative time capsule…but just in case you’re unable to attend, here’s a sneak preview of what’s inside – providing great insight into how the city progressed through the years to now be heralded as “Florida’s Riviera.”
––––––––––– See SUCCESS, page 21 The City of Sunny Isles Beach, Cultural & Community Services presents:
SUNNY SERENADE Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Samson Oceanfront Park (See inside for details)
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VOL. 30, NO. 25
4 Seasons Arts Ballet Theatre Performance was Phenomenal
BY ALAYNE YEASH
Communications Coordinator
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n the last Wednesday evening in May residents were treated to an exquisite performance by the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida. An appreciative crowd of residents viewed the performance by the dancers appearing on the cafeteria stage at the Norman S. Edelcup SIB K-8 School. Dancers performed numbers from Don Quixote, the Paquita Variation, Talisman and the Shostakovich Suites. Artistic Director Vladimir Issaev can be proud that his ballet company is well prepared for their performanc-
es. The talented dancers impressed the crowd with their athletic abilities and their artistic interpretation of the music. Costumes were beautiful and appropriate to the pieces performed. Residents can look forward to future performances of this ballet with assurance that they will not be disappointed. This ballet group is based in North Miami Beach, but performs around the world. Next year the Four Seasons Cultural Series will kick off on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at 7:30pm at Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue with the F I U S y m p h o n y O rc h e s t r a l e d b y M a e s t ro G r z e g o r z Nowak.
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What to do about those pesky mosquitos BY ALAN J. COHEN
City Manager We live in an environment that lends itself to mosquito infestation. Mosquito control is crucial, as they can transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus, Dengue Fever, Encephalitis, Malaria and dog heartworm. The Mosquito Control Division was created over 75 years ago to serve the residents of Miami-Dade County. As a part of the county,
City of Sunny Isles Beach residents can call 3-1-1 to report a mosquito nuisance(s). Complaints are typically serviced in one of two ways, depending upon the location and the season of the year: I n s p e c t o r s are dispatched to resident’s property when a call comes through the 311 information line. The property and adjacent properties are hand-sprayed with insecticides, if they determine it is needed. Tr u c k s equipped with sprayers are dispatched if numerous calls are received within one concentrated area. In addition to these services, Miami Dade County
conducts surveillance (Landing Rate Count) on areas deemed significant to mosquito increase. You can also help with mosquito control by removing breeding sources around your property. Water holding containers such as bird baths, pet water dishes, plant saucers, small children’s pools, boats, and junk such as old tires are ideal breeding spots. Swimming pools that are properly treated as per Miami-Dade Health Department regulations are not a source of mosquitoes. For information, visit online at www.miamidade.gov/publicworks/mosquitocontrol.asp or visit the front desk at City Hall to pick up a brochure.