Community Newspapers SERVING MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SINCE 1958
JUNE 13, 2011
Getting ‘Results’
S unny I sles B each Sun
VOL. 29, NO. 24
After School Program Shines
BY EMILIE WINSTON-CARTWRIGHT
Summer Camp Co-Director
BY BARI AUERBACH
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rom voting results of a special election bringing city government “closer to the people” – to the results of Miami-Dade taxable estimates showing a rise in Sunny Isles Beach property values, proactive, results-oriented efforts being made by the City Commission are resulting in good news for residents as the best quality of life continues to get even better. ‘OPTIMISTIC RESULTS’ Sunny Isles Beach is among the top three out of 20 cities in South Florida with higher taxable proper-
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n Wednesday, May 25, 2011, the second grade students in the City of Sunny Isles Beach Afterschool Program presented The Wizard of Oz. Parents, teachers and the other students in the Afterschool Program were encouraged to use their imagination, as the gym at the Pelican Community Park was transformed into “Kansas,” and then “Oz,” right before their eyes! Inspired by Stephanie Riboul, second grade counselors Norelli Liguori, Emilie Cartwright, and Brittany Crawford guided the students in developing the idea of doing a play, into a colorful, dramatic presentation, complete with flying monkeys, a field of dancing flowers, a good witch, an evil witch, and, of course, the sparkly red shoes. The students participated in all areas of a real production — auditions, memorizing lines, costume design, set design, and chorography. The students also offered their input on every aspect of the play, including the very creative interpretation of the tornado — 4 students dressed in black and gray twirling across the stage. The students were even taught theatrical terms — stage right, left, and what it means to be “quiet on the set!”
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SCHOOL, page 2
Beach Safety is a priority 365 days a year
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
BY JUSTIN BROMAN
SIBOR Division Manager
MUSICAL THEATER
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he city of Sunny Isles Beach is one of the most beautiful places to live or visit because of all the amazing water we have surrounding us. Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue (SIBOR) provides safety information to patrons all year long including listing possible hazards and taking other preventive measures so that patrons remain safe while having fun. This year the Mayor and City Commission proclaimed our own Beach Safety week from May 23-30. And during this adopted week of safety, SIBOR went the extra step by teaching and
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OFFSHORE CHALLENGE
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach, Cultural & Human Services Department, presents the following upcoming events.
SATURDAY, June 18, 4 - 8 p.m. Heritage park Grand Opening Sunday, June 19, 12 - 4 p.m. SIB 14th Anniversary Samson Oceanfront Park
informing all beachgoers with daily beach safety tips, Rip Current awareness, sun protection facts and even giving beachgoers a glimpse of our lifeguard training, including mock rescues. The Ocean Rescue team received many good questions from patrons during the safety week and handed out small souvenirs and gifts to those walking down the beach. A table was set up with all kinds of useful information and learning tools. We had patrons asking us beach safety related questions and we had kids peeking in to chat with the lifeguards and learn useful tips as well as checking out our rescue tools
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June 16 - 19, 2011 4th Annual SIB Offshore Powerboat Challenge Weekend Various times and locations