Sunny Isles Beach Sun 8.1.2011

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AUGUST 1, 2011

History of Prosperity

BY BARI AUERBACH

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ver since Sunny Isles Beach incorporated in 1997, the City Commission and members of city staff have been committed to drafting fiscally responsible budgets with the goal to maintain the highest level of services along with the lowest possible property tax rates.

In a recent progress report published in the Sunny Isles Beach Sun, Mayor Norman Edelcup noted, “Unlike certain local governments in Miami-Dade County, [Sunny Isles Beach] has operated within its means during this tough economic period.

The City Commission has made a genuine effort over the years to spend your tax dollars wisely… We have invested your tax

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2011 Summer Sports Camp

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his summer the Cultural and Human Services Department, Athletics Division offers a variety of sports camps. One can choose from basketball, soccer, soccer showcase, volleyball, baseball, elite basketball, flag football, cheerleading, and Olympic sports camp. The camps focus on drills in each respective sport as well as learning new ones and refining old ones.

Toward the end of the week, they have scrimmage games against each other giving them an opportunity to use their new skills.

Each Friday, the camp goes on a field trip with lunch provided.

Daily the soccer camp practices at Senator Gwen Margolis Park, however on Wednesdays the camp goes to the beach, not only for some fun in the sun, but also to play beach soccer. When the camp returns to Pelican Community Park they play indoor soccer in the RK Sports Center Gymnasium.

The basketball camp tends to be one of the most popular sports camp. The elite

basketball camps will focus on games against each other. The baseball camp will emphasize the proper techniques of hitting, throwing, and catching. The cheerleading camp teaches the cheerleaders chants, cheers, and dances. The volleyball camp teaches the proper techniques of serving and hitting. Flag football, a new camp this year, teaches the basics of blocking, passing, and running with the ball, as well as defensive techniques. And lastly, the Olympic sports camp emphasizes a different sport each day, which includes soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball and flag football.

We hope that everyone has enjoyed their experience and has learned a new skill to be used during the fall/winter/spring sports programs.

To learn what sports are being offered in the fall, please visit Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road, (305-7921706), or our webpage at www.sibfl.net.

Enjoy the rest of your summer.

(See more photos on page 14)

Celebrating Independence at 100!

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unny Isles Beach resident Isabel Herrera celebrated her 100th Birthday on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at her home with neighbors, friends, family and the Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach.

Isabel was born on July 6, 1911 in Havana, Cuba and she moved to the United States in 1960. Married to her husband Albert for 50 years before his passing, she remains very close to her daughter Isabelle Herrera Couceiro and her three grandchildren, Joseph, Ana, and Maria and her great grandchildren Elizabeth and Chelsey.

Isabel has been a resident of Marian Towers, an adult apart-

PG. 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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SUMMER STRINGS PG. 10

The City of Sunny Isles Beach, Cultural & Human Services Department, presents the following upcoming events.

YELLOW GREEN FARMERS MARKET HOLLYWOOD SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011

FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET POMPANO BEACH THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011

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• • • 2011 Summer Camp • • •

Camp Tot Lot Bend and Stretch

In Lego Robotics Camp the competition is fierce

Camp Tot Lot campers hopping in a circle

Lego Robotics Camp planning the construction

Lego Robotics campers selecting the parts

Concentration is needed in the Art of Superheroes

Student receives instruction at Art of Superheroes

PHOTOS BY MIKE TRIBBY

Camp SIB Juniors visit City Hall

Summer camp Seniors kayaking at Oleta Sumer camp Seniors preparing for kayaking at Oleta

Art of Superheroes Specialty Camp

(SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE 14)

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Wandering & Pondering Succefull Man Successfull Man

where he had to live in their facilities. Lasted about six months and then stole out one night; his mother finally found him living Bill is a highly respected man in his com- under a bridge.

She brought him home and watched over munity. Involved in many benevolent deeds.

Always refers to his upbringing and his him for two years, never leaving his side.

It finally seemed to work. In fact when he mother for same. However his mother might not agree with him by his behavior growing went to live with a relative a few states away, somehow began to get work and up. He was slightly post Boomer little by little got himself straightand had watched his folks smoking ened out. pot on occasion. When he got into He started in a new firm and his teens he felt he should experimoved up right through this growment openly and smoked pot in ing company. He would tell everyfront of his parents. When they tried one that his mother really was his to admonish him he reminded them inspiration for his growth. that they had smoked in front of He got a call from his father that him.

DAN PALMER his mother was very sick and wantHe went to college but got into trouble with wild parties full of dope and you ed to see him. He thought it over and then guessed it: was thrown out in his junior year called his father and told him that if he came for selling drugs to students. He went home home and saw his mother in such bad shape and his parents tried helping him with jobs that it might set him back in his thinking.

His mother died shortly thereafter. but he messed up every time. They finally Nowadays when he talks about his success told him that unless he went for help, they he says it was about his mother making it wouldn’t continue to support him.

So he went for help and drug counseling. happen. Then, he sadly says that his mother He appeared to be oked but quietly had a died suddenly and he never had a chance to drug business going on the side. His parents tell her how he felt about her. He says this then got him into a private counseling outfit with a straight face.

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• • LIFE IN THE CITY • •

*Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.

C i t y C o m m i s s i o n Wo r k s h o p r e g a r d i n g E x p a n s i o n P l a n s f o r the Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School Fourth Floor Conference Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue

or Les Miserables about splurging on entertainment?

As the city prepares for upcoming budget meetings in September, here are some innovative suggestions on how to make the best even better “on a budget” for fiscal year 2011/2012… * L i m i t b u d g e t i n c re a s e s a n d o p e r a t in g c o s t s : Wouldn’t it would be wise to add just a few extra budget line items?

After all, there should always be funding available for residents to enjoy luxuries like designer sun visors with the Sunny Isles Beach logo – or free beach cabanas stocked with unlimited supplies of suntan lotion! * C o n s o l i d a t e d e p a r t m e n t s : Just imagine if the city’s Building Department merged with the Cultural and Human Services Department…then there could be big parties complete with lavish displays of fireworks when new developments passed all their inspections. * B r i n g B ro a d w a y t o C o l l i n s : Patrons of the arts would certainly condone putting more money into the budget to fund cultural events – especially if residents could get discounts on tickets to Broadway hits…Mamma Mia! Can you imagine getting all dressed up and using extra Hairspray without feeling Wicked

* I m p ro v e t r a f f i c q u a l i t y : To relieve congestion and generate revenue, the city could create Sunpass lanes on Collins Avenue…Another good idea to prevent accidents would be to up the fines when cameras catch red light runners so violators would have to forsake trust funds or stock dividends. * G e t m o re e n v i ro n m e n t a l l y - f r i e n d l y vehicles: If the city were to dig deep, they could come up with a way to replace shuttle buses with a fleet of “Go-Green” limos that would truly be in keeping with the Sunny Isles Beach reputation for ultimate luxury! * P ro v i d e f u n d i n g f o r l a n d s c a p i n g ; To accomplish this goal, the city could recruit volunteers to sell flowers on street corners to help boost revenues! * P u rchase new police vehicles: To enhance response times, perhaps it would make more “horse cents” to rent the fastest thoroughbreds from Gulfstream Park - specially trained not to trample on any new landscaping! * C o n t i n u e a d o p t i n g ‘ ’ G o G r e e n ’’ i n i t i a t i v e s : Even more money could be trimmed from the budget if the city kept re-printing the same exact good news about Sunny Isles Beach since it just keeps “recycling!”

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August 2011 Calendar of Meetings & Events

On a Budget

BY BARI AUERBACH

CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

F o u r S e a s o n s C u l t u r a l S e r i e s – S u m m e r C o n c e r t S t r i n g s P ro g r a m Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School, 201 182nd Drive T h u r s d a y, August 11, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

F re e B l o o d P re s s u re , C h o l e s t e ro l a n d G l u c o s e S c re e n i n g First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Bid Opening No. RFP 11-05-01 Demolition Services First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue T h u r s d a y, August 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

B i d O p e n i n g : R F P 11-08-01 Pro p e r t y C a s u a l t y C o m p rehensive Insurance First Floor Meeting Room, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

Special Master H e a r i n g – C o d e E n f o rcement Violations David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue Jane A. Hines, CMC, City Clerk * New Item All persons are invited to attend these meetings. If a person decides to appeal any decision made at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in any meeting because of that disability should contact the City Manager at 305-947-0606, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if hearing impaired, please telephone the TDD line at 305-940-2366 for assistance.

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Denise Rubin Talks Real Estate Record Breaking Sales

BY DENISE RUBIN

I remember when the majority of my clientele came from up north. They all wanted to get away from the cold winters and have second homes in Sunny South Florida and the weather translates into sales. Aventura was and is a popular destination due to it being so centrally located. 20 minutes to South Beach and 20 minutes to Ft. Lauderdale. They make up made up 80% of my clientele and the rest were of foreigners. They still come but the tables have turned. Now 80% of my clients are from all over the globe and only 20% are Northerners and Americans.

Fortunately I have a multilingual team, The Denise Rubin Group, that in addition to English speaks Russian, Portuguese, French, German, Hebrew, and Spanish. It’s a good thing because 12 of my last 14 deals were to foreigners, two from Brazil, two from Venezuela, one from China, one Canadian, one from Russia, one from Ecuador, one from London, one from Mexico, and one from Chile. I did sell 2 Americans who were the only 2 of 14 to get

a mortgage. The other 12 bought all cash.

The economy in Brazil is especially prospering now so we are seeing a huge amount of money coming from there.

We sure are a special place, a melting pot of everything interesting, and all different cultures that mesh as one. They come for the unbelievable weather. They come because they think it is a buyers market but on the contrary I have made multiple record breaking sales. The white picket fence still exists and people wherever they may be from have dreams of what they envision for themselves. They picture themselves enjoying looking at panoramic beautiful ocean and Intercostal views of the city and golf courses and stunning vistas. They see themselves on boats docked in their backyards and soaking up rays by their pools. They dreamed beautiful decors like pictures from magazines. And, they fall in love. Therefore they don’t always get that steal or deal they expected, but decide to go for their dream.

It’s very exciting because I’ve been setting record breaking sales.

Call Denise Rubin at 305-409-0019 for all your real estate needs and visit www.deniserubin.com for listings and virtual tours.

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Where in the world is the Sunny Isles Beach Sun? Perhaps... in Montreal, Canada

SIB promoted in Montreal to Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America with 450 attendees

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Would you like to appear in an issue of the paper? When you travel, take a copy of the Sunny Isles Beach Sun newspaper with you, pose with the paper in front of a landmark or with your group. Send the photo with the highlights of your trip to the address below.

If you would like your original photograph returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your correspondence.

City of Sunny Isles Beach 18070 Collins Avenue • Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 A t t n : Alayne Ye a s h o r email to <ayeash@sibfl.net>

• • • Upcoming Events for August • • • The Cultural & Human Services department hosts events throughout the year.

Here you will find a listing of the upcoming city events, and any important information you should know in order to attend.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • BINGO, WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3, 2011 3:00 – 4:00 PM, SUNNY ISLES BEACH GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, (18070 COLLINS AVENUE) Come with friends and neighbors and enjoy some friendly games of bingo. Cash prizes and gift cards to bingo winners.

Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat.

YELLOW GREEN FARMERS MARKET SATURDAY, AUG. 6, 2011. HOLLYWOOD, FL

BUS LEAVES 10:00 AM FROM THE GOV’T CENTER, 18070 COLLINS AVE. BUS DEPARTS THE MARKET AT 3:00 PM. South Florida’s largest Farmer’s Market, 300 venders, baked goods, produce, arts and crafts, and much more. Tickets can be purchased for $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents at Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road or the Visitor Center at the Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue. Heavy Walking Required. For information call 305.792.1706.

SUMMER CONCERT STRINGS PROGRAM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, SUNNY ISLES BEACH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, 201 – 182 DRIVE 7:30 – 9:00 PM Presenting the fourth concert in our Four Seasons Cultural Series, this summer concert features a classical string quartet. This

SECURITY NOTICE All persons entering the City of Sunny Isles Beach Government facilities may be subject to an electronic metal detector screening/search for weapons. Any individual refusing to be screened/searched for weapons before being allowed access to the city facility and/or meeting will be turned away and advised to leave the premises.

series is designed to make classical arts accessible to all ages in our community at the reasonable price of $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Tickets can be purchased at Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road or the Visitor Center at the Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue. For information call 305.792.1706.

FESTIVAL FLEA MARKET THURSDAY, AUG. 18, POMPANO BEACH, FL BUS LEAVES 10:00 A.M. FROM THE GOVERNMENT CENTER, 18070 COLLINS AVE. BUS DEPARTS THE MARKET AT 3:00 PM. Enjoy a day of summertime shopping with your friends in Pompano Beach. Tickets can be purchased for $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents at Pelican

Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road or the Visitor Center at the Government Center 18070 Collins Avenue. H e a v y Wa l k i n g R e q u i red. For information call 305.792.1706.

BINGO, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2011 3:00 – 4:00 PM, SUNNY ISLES BEACH GOVERNMENT CENTER, COMMISSION CHAMBERS, (18070 COLLINS AVENUE) Come with friends and neighbors and enjoy some friendly games of bingo. Win gift cards and cash prizes. Participation is $2 per person but call ahead to 305.792.1706 to reserve your seat.

For information on any of these events or other programs/activities offered by the Cultural & Human Services Department, call us at 305.792.1706.

Be responsible...

Don’t drink and drive!

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The Eye of the Storm

Patricia C. Frank FRANKLY SPEAKING A hurricane is a storm with violent winds, rain, thunderstorms and tornados.

If it occurs in the Western ocean it is called a cyclone. One of the characteristics of these storms is the Eye. The eye is a calm region in the center of the storm. It is an area that has clear skies, light winds and no rain. The eye is surrounded by the Eye Wall which contains the most severe weather.

Many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives are full of turbulence and commotion. They are surrounded by raging storms. They are caught in the furor of the whirlwinds swirling around them. They are assailed by the angry feelings or outbursts of the tempestuous people and situations in their lives.

These violent disturbances threaten an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being and cause feelings of unrest, discord and strife. It is a confused and tortuous state. The only protec-

tion is to get out of the gale and uproar and get into the â&#x20AC;&#x153;eye of the storm.â&#x20AC;? Every hurricane has an eye. The more intense the storm the smaller the eye but there is always an eye. The eye is a less tumultuous state. It is an intrinsic state of calmness with lower pressure. In the eye you can be free from the storm and the fierce and disruptive conditions around you.

You can be free from the disorder, agitation and intensity that accompanies such disturbances.

The eye of the storm is a quiet and safe environment. You will feel composed and self-controlled in all your moods and situations. Find the eye inside of you. If you cannot find it, create an eye inside of you.

Once you are in the eye relax. Enjoy the peace and serenity. Remain unruffled, serene and tranquil. Once you are in the eye you must remain alert and aware that the stormy forces are still around you.

They are still violent and dangerous. They still pose a threat to you. Once you are in the eye of the storm do not leave.

Patricia Frank is a Licensed Psychotherapist. She can be reached at 305-788-48, 212-308-0309.

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Conference in Montreal (See complete story on page 20 –––––––––––––––––– )

Vice Mayor Thaler meeting with Minister Wu, YY, Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission. From left to right: Fang Oliver, Minister Wu, Vice Mayor Lewis, Keith Oliver Vice Mayor with Trump Royal snow bird resident, William Chiang from NJ. From left to right: William Chiang, Keith Oliver, Fang Oliver, Vice Mayor Thaler

Sunny Isles Beach resident Fang Oliver with Chairperson Lu, World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce from South Africa, and Chairperson candidate, Mr. Lee from Malaysia

Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue lifeguards report daily on the conditions of the city’s beach.

Call the Beach Condition Hotline at 305.792.1940 for high and low tides, air and water temperatures, wind speed and direction. Get informed about possible rain, lightning, waves or rip currents

Vice Mayor Thaler meeting Mayor of Addison, TX, Joe Chow, director of WTCC, and SIB residents Keith and Fang Oliver, From left to right: Keith Oliver, Vice Mayor Thaler, Fang Oliver, Joe Chow

BEACH CONDITIONS Want to know the condition at the beach before schlepping there?

Beach Condition Hotline 305.792.1940 and any beach closures.

You can also find out the UV

Index for the day. The UV information is also posted at each life-

guard stand. Find out the color of the warning flags posted at our lifeguard towers and if there are any types of dangerous marine life in the water, such as jellyfish. Also learn some beach safety tips.

Beach conditions are also available daily on the City’s official website at www.sibfl.net.

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Subaru Tribeca a crossover loaded with safety features Ron Beasley AUTOMOTIVE EDITOR

LET’S TALK CARS The Subaru Tribeca continues as a favorite crossover SUV with American consumers even though there are virtually no changes for the new 2011 model.

All three trim lines — Premium, Limited and Touring — now carry seven passengers.

Subaru added the Touring model to the lineup last year and gave it several additional luxury features over the Limited.

Increased customer demand for more comfort in crossover SUVs prompted Subaru to add the design features and luxury amenities in the Touring model. They include HID headlights, monochrome exterior paint scheme, power moonroof; rear vision camera with monitor in auto-dimming mirror, silverpainted roof rails, a silver-painted front underguard and seven-spoke alloy wheels. A Bluetooth hands-free phone module also is standard on the Limited and Touring lines, as is XM satellite radio.

On the road, Tribeca delivers a positive

driving experience, thanks to Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) and four-wheel traction control (TCS) that enhance the capabilities of the standard Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) version of Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Tribeca also comes with Brake Assist on its standard ABS brake system, which analyzes the force on the brake pedal and increases hydraulic boost to provide enhanced emergency braking, even activating the ABS system early if needed.

On the outside, Tribeca has a crisp, aerodynamic design with a swept-back windshield. Up front, the grille is integrated into the front bumper and has a chrome spreadwing design, with the Subaru star cluster badge as the focal point.

Under the hood, the Subaru 3.6-liter, 256 hp Boxer engine produces powerful low-end torque and its use of regular-grade fuel helps lower operating costs. The Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing is used on both the intake and exhaust camshafts and the engine sustains at least 225 pounds-feet of torque from 2,000 to 6,000 rpm. Mated to a specially tuned fivespeed automatic transmission, Tribeca has good acceleration and is exceptionally smooth and responsive in everyday driving.

Tribeca grille is integrated into the front bumper in a chrome spread-wing design around the Subaru star cluster badge.

Tribeca is built around the Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame structure proven in Subaru models for over a decade. It is equipped with occupant-sensing, dual-stage driver and passenger airbags, front seatmounted side impact air bags and standard curtain side air bags (front and second rows).

A rollover sensor can detect a potential vehicle rollover and deploy the standard side curtain airbags.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Tribeca its highest five-star rating in all of New Car

Assessment Program (NCAP) crash tests and a four-star rating in tests for rollover resistance. Tribeca also was a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

Pricing on the 2011 Subaru Tribeca starts at $31,220.

Ron Beasley is the automotive editor for Miami’s Community Newspapers. He may be contacted by calling 305-662-2277, ext. 261, or by addressing email correspondence to <LetsTalkCars@aol.com>.

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Commission Meeting Presentations

The City of Sunny Isles Beach Finance Department accepts the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Award for their 2010-2011 Budget. Left to right: Minal Employees of the Quarter left to right: Vice Mayor Lewis J. Thaler, Mayor Norman S. Edelcup, Assistant City Clerk Mauricio Shah - Assistant City Manager Finance Division, Francesca Pellot – Accounting Technician, Betancur, Officer Rey Zamora, Corporal Reuben Zamora, Office Assistant Agustina Graddick, Commissioner George “Bud” Scholl, Commissioners Isaac Aelion & Jeanette Gatto.

Mayor Norman S. Edelcup, David Blanco - Office Assistant, Michael Quesada - Controller.

Four Seasons Cultural Series Summer Strings The last performance of our 2010 – 2011 Four Seasons Cultural Series will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Norman S. Edelcup Sunny Isles Beach K-8 School. This series brings high quality, cultural performances to residents and visitors at an affordable price making culturally enriched concerts available to all. The upcoming concert will feature a standout group of international musicians as follows: Deya Deynova: First soloed with an orchestra at age 10. 2nd Prize winner - Bulgarian National Music Competition “Svetoslav Obretenov” (1982), a 1st Prize winner (gold medal) - International Music Competition “Katya Popova,” (1984) a 3rd Prize winner - Czech International Cello Competition “Heran” (1984). Performs with local orchestras and chamber music groups. Cello instructor at Gulliver Academy.

L i u b o v - O h r i m e n k o: From Miami Symphony & Assistant Concertmaster of the Miami Lyric Opera 1st prize winner at the violin solo competition at Miami-Dade College 2011.

S t u a r t M a c D o n a l d: From Miami City Ballet & Assistant Concertmaster with Alhambra Orchestra – graduate of Manhattan School of Music – and a career which includes year with the Houston Symphony Orchestra & Principal second violinist Florida Philharmonic & Florida Grand Opera.

P a u l S t r a s s b u r g: Principal violist of Miami Lyric Opera and Alhambra Orchestra. For 10 years he was a principal violist of Miami Symphony & the 2nd youngest member of the Florida Philharmonic -Founder of the International String Quartet.

Join us for a delightful evening of classical music with world renowned musicians brought together for an intimate performance. Patrons holding a SIB Resident ID Card can purchase tickets for $10, Nonresidents pay $20. Tickets are on sale at Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road and the Visitor Center in the first floor lobby of the SIB Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets may also be purchased at the door the evening of the performance.

This fall will kick off the 2011- 2012 Four Seasons Cultural Series on Wednesday, November 30, featuring FIU Pianist in Residence, Kemal Gekic at the Norman S. Edelcup SIB K-8. In the winter, spring and summer three additional performances are planned as follows: F r e n c h G r a n d O p e r a A r i a s , Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, Sunny Isles Beach Community School FIU Studio Jazz Big Band, Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue A r ts Ballet T h e a t re of Florida, Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 7:30pm – 9:00pm, Sunny Isles Beach Community School Single tickets for each of the four individual performances in the series and season tickets available now at the two locations listed above. Tickets for each performance are $10 for Residents and $20 for Non-residents. Save on the purchase of the series, Resident series tickets $30 and Non-resident series tickets $60.

For details, call 305.792.1706.

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Fall 2011 Calendar of Programs and Events The fall 2011calendar is available for p i c k u p at the Community Center, Pelican Community Park, 18115 North Bay Road or at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue.

The fall catalog lists activities, classes and events for all ages. These include concerts, family-oriented events, classes, after-school programs, cultural event trips, athletic programs. The booklet also contains information on park amenities, memberships at the community center, youth activities, adult and senior activities and a listing of special events.

You can also view or download the Calendar of Programs and Event, fall 2011, at the City’s official website - www.sibfl.net (on the Home Page, under Residents, click on Cultural & Human Services).

Registration Hours L o c a t i o n : Community Center, Pelican Community Park, 18115 No. Bay Road H o u r s : Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

6:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Sat. 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

O p e n s : Members & Residents – Monday, July 25, 2011 Non-members & Non-residents – Monday, August 8, 2011

For answers to questions please contact Cultural and Human Services at their main number - 305.792.1706.

Only Rain Down the Drain NEW! Summer time is here and although students are not bringing home from school environmental reminders, we must not neglect our surroundings so; remember to keep your storm drains clean by: Not littering and properly disposing of cans, paper, plastic bags and cigarette butts, Properly disposing of pet waste, Disposing of chemicals such as detergents, automotive fluids, batteries and fertilizers at collection centers located in

Miami-Dade County at 8831 NW 58 Street or 23707 SW 97 Avenue between the hours of 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wednesday thru Sunday. For additional questions about the centers please call Miami-Dade County’s Answer Center at 311.

Remember take pride in our environment, let’s keep our city clean.

For information or to report problems with storm drains or pollution within our City call the Public Works Department at 305.792.1711.

Town Center Park New Skate Park Hours Effective Friday, June 17, 2011 Sunday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 pm ALL SKATE Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – pre-teen instructional session only 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm ALL SKATE For questions or information, call Cultural and Human Services at 305.792.1706.

SIB Branch Library Programs –

August 2011 Unless otherwise indicated*, all MiamiDade County Sunny Isles Beach Branch classes and programs are held in the first floor Meeting Room of the Sunny Isle Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins Avenue. For more information about the classes below, call: 305-682-0726 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ADULT ONGOING Book Discussion Group Tuesday, August 16, 2011 6:30-7:30 p.m.

C o m p u t e r Basics Friday, August 5, 2011 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Seniors

Russian Social Club* Saturday, August 13, 2011 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

YOUNG ADULT ONGOING Teen Club: Game On! 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Ages 12 – 18 yrs.

C h i l d re n Special Back to School Arts and Crafts Wednesday, August 17, 2011 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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Effective, painless treatment of unsightly spider veins

BY DR. CHARLES MUTSCHLER

With the hot summer months upon us, we’re all showing a bit more leg than usual, particularly at the beach. So it is common to become more aware and conscious of unsightly spider veins, those small, red jagged lines often seen in the legs.

Spider veins result from venous insufficiency — weak or damaged valves in smaller veins, which can cause blood to leak, collect and become visible. When this condition occurs in larger veins, they are known as varicose veins.

Both spider and varicose veins can be caused by hormone changes, sun exposure, pregnancies or injuries. These conditions occur in approximately half of all men and women over the age of 50. Spider veins are not dangerous to one’s health, but can be unattractive and can spread, if left untreated. If untreated leads to further vein breakdowns.

Candidates for Laser Treatment The most effective treatment for spider veins is laser vein therapy. This procedure presents the most favorable results and has been used for more than 30 years.

The laser uses a focused beam of light.

In the treatment of veins, the wavelength of light is targeted to the pigment in the blood and the laser heats up the small vein and collapses it.

All individuals are evaluated prior to

laser therapy. Spider veins generally do not cause symptoms, but are diseased, incompetent veins that can spread and affect other adjacent veins. For those who experience discomfort from bulging veins and other symptoms, further investigation is done to determine whether they are indeed suffering from varicose veins or other maladies.

Effective and virtually painless procedure without anesthesia Laser treatment causes the lining of the blood vessels and the blood within the blood vessels to absorb the light energy.

The resulting heat creates a coagulation of the blood, which is subsequently absorbed by the body. The laser beam is focused and does not damage the nearby skin tissue.

The vein is reabsorbed by the body and disappears over a period of four to six weeks.

Three decades of technological advances have made this laser therapy a safe and painless in-office treatment. In the hands of a trained medical practitioner, laser vein therapy is a routine procedure that literally makes unsightly spider veins disappear.

Dr. Charles Mutschler is Owner, Medical Director and On-Staff Podiatrist at Advanced Footcare of Aventura. He is responsible for every aspect of patient care, administers injections, performs inoffice surgery, and conducts all laser treatments. Advanced Footcare offers the latest generation laser equipment for spider vein removal. For more information, call 786428-3668.

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Remember Pre-registration is required for special needs shelters Dial the Answer Center at 311 (305.468.5900) to schedule special services or to find the hurricane evacuation center (HEC) nearest to your home.

The Answer Center operates from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, closed Sundays and holidays. If you are calling to the Answer Center from outside of Miami-Dade County, call (888) 311-DADE.

ment building operated by the Archdiocese of Miami in Sunny Isles Beach. Jose Valle, Resident Service Coordinator planned a party to celebrate the country’s Independence Day as well as Isabel’s 100th Birthday with her family, friends and neighbors in the community.

At 100 years old, Isabel is proud that she can still live independently in her own apartment with a little help from some friends and medical aids, giving special meaning to “independence day” to her as she enjoys having “her own place” to call home. Her daughter, also named Isabelle, lives at Marian Towers just one floor below her mother and can keep an eye on her while giving her plenty of space to remain ‘independent’.

“Eating small portions is the key to living a long and healthy life” is Isabel’s advice to her friends that want to have as a fulfilling life as she has had.

In honor of her birthday, Sunny Isles Beach Mayor Norman S. Edelcup presented her with a proclamation proclaiming Wednesday, July 6, 2011 as Isabel Herrera Day at her party at Marian Towers.

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SIB Promoted in Montreal, Canada at Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce North America Sunny Isles Beach (SIB) Vice Mayor Lewis Thaler and SIB resident Fang Oliver the upcoming Vice President of Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Miami (TCCM) and owner of Fang Oliver International Realty attended the conference in Montreal, Canada at Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce North America (TCCNA) Conference. The 23rd annual conference was three days of meetings from June 24th to June 27th with three buses and fourteen days of tours following the meetings.

At the convention, Fang Oliver introduced Sunny Isles Beach to over 480 Taiwanese business owners and politicians from USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Central and South America. The presentation included a slide show featuring 500 beautiful SIB pictures and promotional giveaways including 132 Titleist golf balls, 480 SIB luggage tags, post cards, pencils and Baklava pastry favors for everyone.

TCCNA members were impressed with the beauty, story and hospitality of Sunny Isles Beach. Vice Mayor Thaler, a frequent visitor to Taiwan was honored guest speaker and welcomed all TCCNA members to visit Sunny Isles Beach where Taiwanese leaders

are already invested in our SIB lifestyle.

Members are pleased to learn of the Sunny Isles Beach participation in the 9th annual Dragon Boat Race Festival. Where Taiwanese, Chinese and junior members will join this upcoming festival held in Haulover Park on Saturday, September 24th. Dragon boat teams from Montreal and around the USA will compete. The festival entrance is free and all are welcome to enjoy the stage entertainment, traditional foods and races. A simultaneous classic Auto show is planned at the festival.

At the conference, current World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce (WTCC) Chairperson Mr. Lu arrived from South Africa with the next chairperson candidates from Malaysia, and Australia campaigning during this convention for the next WTCC chairperson election in Taipei, Taiwan this October.

Minister Wu, Ying-Yi, Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission Minister is pleased to assist in selection of a SIB/Taiwan sister city, saying Taiwan’s economy is taking off dramatically, especially tourism, transit, development and technology. Taiwan is democratic country with no dollar limitation for investment in the USA. The 13,903 square mile island has a population of 23

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million. In 2010, Taiwan’s economic growth topped 10%, the highest rate in almost 30 years. International trade jumped more than 39% to US $526.04 billion; and the job market has turned a rosy picture with most businesses set to recruit. As a result, IMF estimated Taiwan’s 2010 GDP per capita at over US $34700, surpassing that of Finland, France and Japan all at once. Taiwan also shows her humanity to Japan by donating over $30 million to help Japan March 11th, 2011 earthquake.

This year seven million visitors are expected to visit Taiwan when Taiwan celebrates their 100th Independence Day. Fang Oliver Int’l Realty team will attend the celebrations and promote Sunny Isles Beach with opportunity to meet Taiwan country President and Mayors for promoting mutual commerce and culture exchanges.

The WTCC was established in September 1994 as a federation of the world’s Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce to promote the exchange of business information.

It is the umbrella body that is structured over the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce in North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, Central & South America, and Oceania,

encompassing more than 56 countries and covering more than 100 metropolitan areas with a combined total membership exceeding 50,000 people.

Chairperson of TCCNA, Mr. Su, and newly elected Chairperson Jeff Yao from Chicago recognize the Taiwanese Youth serve as the Chambers’ future. Therefore, new Taiwanese Junior Chambers of Commerce divisions have been established and funded all over the world. The Miami Juniors Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce love the beach and recently held their first event in Trump Towers on Sunny Isles Beach. Winnie Tang and Fang Oliver recently accepted a city Proclamation designating each May as Asian Pacific Heritage Month in Sunny Isles Beach.

In October, Mrs. Fang Oliver will join a Miami delegation to attend the WTCC meetings in Taiwan for the 2011, 100th Anniversary of Republic of Taiwan democracy celebrations. The Taiwan Chamber of Commerce Miami has donated for a section of a local park with plants labeled and designated in a “Dragon Cactus, Orchid & Butterfly Garden”. For more garden information contact sunnyIslesFl@aol.com.

Free WiFi in City Parks Sunny Isles Beach offers residents and visitors free WiFi throughout the city’s parks as part Connect to: of a Wireless Island Project. All of the www.sibfl.net city parks are WiFi Hotspots where internet connectivity is free, wireless, and commercialfree. The city parks that are WiFi Hotspots include Bella Vista Bay Park, Pier Park, Samson Oceanfront Park, Town Center Park, Senator Gwen Margolis Park, Golden Shores Community Park, Pelican Community Park, and Heritage Park.

WiFi is also available at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center.

There are private companies that offer WiFi services for a fee in condominiums or private homes.

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PROSPERITY, from page 1 dollars in capital projects to enhance the market value of your home and to create amenities for residents.

“Additionally, this year we were thrilled to find out from Miami-Dade County that [Sunny Isles Beach] was one of ten municipalities that had an increase in property values. Property values in the city increased by 8.3% from the previous year. The increase in property values were due to numerous factors but we can point to our green initiative and infrastructure improvements as factors in keeping property values on the rise.

“As a consequence of increased property values, the city will be able to keep its tax rate steady and unchanged. The city has one of the lowest tax rates in Miami-Dade County.”

At the July 21st City Commission meeting a resolution passed establishing the City of Sunny Isles Beach proposed ad valorem tax millage levy rate at 2.8860 mills per $1,000 of taxable assessed value. The public is invited to attend upcoming 2011/2012 budget hearings scheduled for Sept. 6 and Sept. 20, 6 p.m. at Government Center.

The city’s “history of prosperity” is evidenced by the following tax rate retrospective: Ta x R a t e f o r Fiscal Ye a r 2010/2011: $2.89 Ta x R a t e f o r Fiscal Ye a r 2009/2010: $2.65 The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission approved the 2010-2011 fiscal year budget without cutting services, tapping reserves or eliminating employees – good news many other municipalities and counties round the country had not been able to report given the state of the economy.

Thanks in part to franchise fee revenues from new construction and a minimal increase in the property tax rate, the city was able to avoid the elimination of programs and services. The 2.89 millage rate remained one of the lowest in Miami-Dade County (in neighboring Golden Beach, the millage rate was 8.50).

The budget further reflected the City Commission’s commitment to attaining optimal cost efficiency as the fiscal year 2010/2011 $27.8 million budget was about comparable to the previous year’s $27.5 million budget – and even lower than the $29.2 million budget for fiscal year 2008-2009.

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009: $2.48 A reduction in city revenue forecasts, mostly from property taxes, created the need to reduce staffing, consolidate departments and delay some capital projects. In order to help balance the ‘08/’09 budget, the tax rate was raised from $2.398 to $2.48 per $1,000 of assessed property value – still remaining one of the lowest property tax rates in Miami-Dade County (the millage rate for neighboring Golden Beach was $8.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value in ‘07).

The Sunny Isles Beach ‘08/’09 budget included funding for a plethora of capital improvements and services including: Firstyear operations for the city’s new Pelican Community Park; phased replacement of police and public service vehicles; completing a com-

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–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– puter backup system for disaster recovery; Government Center modifications; park upgrades; landscaping work; Sunny Isles Boulevard improvements; undergrounding utilities; enhanced signage; and construction projects including the Newport Fishing Pier, a pedestrian/emergency vehicle bridge and Heritage Park garage.

Ta x R a t e f o r Fiscal Ye a r 2007/2008: $2.398 While other local cities were worrying how tax reform would affect ’07-’08 fiscal year budgets, Sunny Isles Beach leaders anticipated the city would be “exempt” from major project/service cuts thanks to new construction adding nearly $1 billion to tax rolls and impact fees paid by developers. According to a Herald article, “Only Miami, which is more than 20 times the size of Sunny Isles Beach, had more new buildings to pad its tax rolls in South Florida.”

At the time, property value assessments increased by 12 percent in Sunny Isles Beach (up from $251,450 to $324,735); and the 2007/2008 fiscal year budget featured a lower tax rate – dropping 19 percent from $2.95 per $1,000 of assessed property value to $2.398.

Despite the lower tax rate, the city still increased budget allocations for capital improvements by 94 percent (over $30 million up from $15.6 million), funded mostly by impact fees paid by developers. Projects slated include drainage enhancements, undergrounding of utilities and upgrades to Sunny Isles Boulevard as well as Town Center Park.

city was still at the height of growth and development evidenced by an impressive rise in property values.

Over the previous year, the average assessed value of Sunny Isles Beach property rose by 18 percent to $205,916. Due to increased property values, homeowners ultimately wound up paying slightly more in property taxes to the city – but the dividends were a plethora of expanded services and the continuation of sweeping capital improvement/beautification projects.

At this time, the city’s tax base exceeded $3.2 billion – up from about $2.5 billion in 2003.

This was the biggest [approximately 27%] increase in any single year that the city had since incorporating in 1997 - representing over $2.2 million of increased revenue. The [city’s] revenue from property tax was estimated to go from a little over $8 million to over $10.3 million.

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003/2004: $3.35 The Sunny Isles Beach City Commission approved the fiscal year 2003-2004 budget with no increase in taxes thanks in part to escalating assessed property values topping $2.5 billion at the time. While different points of view about issues such as view corridors and other zoning regulations continued to be debated at City Commission meetings, census data showed [single family] home values rose 100 percent in Sunny Isles Beach – the greatest increase in Miami-Dade and Broward within the previous decade.

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007: $2.95

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003: $3.35

In 2006, the city’s total assessed property value had soared from $3.9 billion to $4.87 billion.

Even more good news for residents was that the property tax rate remained one of MiamiDade’s lowest at $2.95 per $1,000 of assessed value. Less than 10 years since incorporating, the average assessed property value in Sunny Isles Beach increased by 17% in just the ’05-’06 fiscal year alone – escalating from $209,718 to $251,450.

In order to fund sweeping capital improvements, the City Commission approved a $3.35 property tax rate – up from $2.650 the previous year. The City Manager explained, “Revenues from the $3.35 property tax rate (about $1.4 million) will be utilized totally to fund capital projects…The city will still have one of the lowest (the fourth lowest) property tax rates in Miami-Dade County.”

The late Mayor David Samson noted at the time, “The [$3.35 property tax] increase only comes on the municipal tax and the amount is ‘infinitesimal.’ We all want to ensure this city will be a ‘beautiful thing to behold’ and we’re doing it for pennies.”

Current Mayor Norman Edelcup, then a Commissioner, added “Based on the current tax base, which is making us fiscally sound, we’re not depending on any future growth to fund these improvements…Surveys also show the magnitude of improvements can increase property values by about 20% beyond the already escalating market.”

It was also pointed out that growth pertaining to assessed values was better than anticipated – rising from $1.8 billion to about $2.2 billion – a $400 million increase.

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006: $2.95 The City Commission unanimously approved lowering taxes to $2.95 per $1,000 of a property’s assessed value from the previous rate of $3.35. The City Manager noted, “The growth of our tax base has also been consistent…The city had a 21 percent increase…for this proposed budget we went from about $3.2 billion to $3.9 billion which gave us the ability to propose a reduction in the tax rate.”

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR2004-2005: $3.35 During a budget workshop held on August 10, 2004, it was announced the tax rate for the 2004-05 fiscal year would yet again be one of the lowest in Miami-Dade County - $3.35 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

While the tax rate remained in the lowest 25 or 30 percentile of [Miami-Dade County], the

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001/2002: $2.65 In Fiscal year 2001/2002, the millage rate increased slightly. The City Manager explained at the time, “After giving taxpayers a break for

several years, we had more services and steadily brought the millage rate back up. This means the average Sunny Isles Beach property owner (with a $25,000 homestead exemption) paid about $34 more in taxes to the city - but rising property values also played a role in the increase.”

According to the Miami-Dade County property appraiser’s office, an average Sunny Isles Beach home [during this time] was assessed at $122,000 - $8,000 more than the previous year’s assessed value of $114,000.

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001: $2.50 At this time, there was an accompanying increase in costs associated with providing new services and the 2000-2001 budget was the first time they were being fully funded. Therefore, the city’s budget called for a millage rate adjustment from $2.303 to $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998/1999: $2.399; FISCAL YEAR 1999/2000: $2.303 In ‘98, the city dropped the millage rate to $2.399 per $1,000 of assessed property value; and then again to $2.303 in ‘99. This was a decrease of over 15 percent from the days of Miami-Dade County’s $2.683 millage rate prior to incorporation - however the reduction happened at a time when the city was not yet funding or providing the level of services residents began appreciating.

TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1997/1998: $2.683 In 1997, Sunny Isles Beach became a newly incorporated city and residents were looking forward to receiving higher levels of service above and beyond what was previously provided by Miami-Dade County.

CONTINUED PROSPERITY Today, the proposed property tax rate for the 2011/2012 fiscal year is $2.8860 per $1,000 of assessed property value – and virtually everywhere you look around Sunny Isles Beach the ongoing quest to make the city “first rate” is more evident than ever.

In recognition of the city’s outstanding “financial expertise,” for the second time, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented Sunny Isles Beach with a “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” (for fiscal year 2010/2011). This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting reflecting the commitment of the governing body and staff in meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.

Mayor Norman S. Edelcup noted, “[Once again, this budget award] proves everything we try to do here in Sunny Isles Beach is ‘first class’ – and we strive to be ‘number one.’ We’re proud to have achieved this goal in the area of finance and look forward to more opportunities to show our staff’s outstanding achievements.”

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• • RELIGIOUS NEWS • • YOUNG ISRAEL O F SUNNY I S L E S B E A C H An orthodox synagogue 17395 North Bay Road, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 www.youngisraelsib.com

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Rabbi Meir Moshe Haber Meir_haber@yahoo.com Office: 305-935-4443 Cellular 786-395-6420 President Chaim Gidali: 305.935.9095 e-mail: youngisraelofsib@bellsouth.net

Pastor: Father Bernard Kirlin 17775 N Bay Rd Sunny Isles Beach, Fl 33160 Phone: 305-931-0600 Fax: 305-9310601 WEB PAGE & E-MAIL ADDRESSES www.stmmsib.org SEND MAIL TO: Parishoffice@stmmsib.org Subscribe to our weekly newsletter

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www.ChabadSIB.org King David (ground floor) 17555 Atlantic Blvd. SIB, Fl. 33160 R a b b i Yi s r a e l B a ron: 305.792.4770

SUNNY ISLES BEACH BRANCH LIBRARY 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach

Operating Hours Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 9:30 – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

CLOSED SUNDAY Sunny Isles Beach Branch Library, 305-682-0726

TO W N C E N T E R PA R K N E W S K AT E PA R K H O U R S

CALLING ALL SUNNY ISLES BEACH VETERANS T h e C i t y o f S u n n y I s l e s B e a c h i s re q u e s t i n g n o m i n a t i o n s o f v e t e r a n s f o r H e r i t a g e P a r k Ve t e r a n s ’ Wall.

To download a copy of the nomination form please visit www.sibfl.net or copies are available at Sunny Isles Beach G o v e r n m e n t C e n t e r Information Desk or Pelican Community Park Information Desk. Please submit your completed nominat i o n f o r m w i t h p r o o f o f r e s i d e n c y a n d m i l i t a r y service.

N O T E : O n l y S e r v i c e M e n a n d Wo m e n W h o A r e , o r We r e Residents of Sunny Isles Beach Themselves, can be Nominated.

Deadline for forms is September 1, 2011.

E f f e c t i v e Fr i d a y, J u n e 1 7 , 2 0 1 1 Sunday – Friday 1:00 – 7:00 pm ALL SKATE Saturday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm – pre-teen instructional session only 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm ALL SKATE For questions or information, call 305.792.1706.

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