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SPRING 2020 • VOLUME 8, ISSUE 2 news • events • programs
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dear reader
Every day I am reminded why I live in this beautiful city. Te weather, views
and activities are all driving factors, but the safety of the City of Sunny Isles
Beach is unparalleled. Our police department serves the community around
the clock and it is no surprise that the city is regarded as one of the safest
municipalities in Miami-Dade County. In 2018, our total crime index was
336, down 8 percent from 2017. And out of the 336 crimes committed, 89.9
percent were nonviolent property crimes. Te department’s clearance rate,
the rate at which a crime is solved, is 29.8, which means we are in the top tier
of clearance rates compared to the rest of the county.
Led by Chief Dwight Snyder, our police department is composed of 56
sworn ofcers, 13 non-sworn personnel and 37 lifeguards, all committed to
George ‘Bud’ Scholl
Mayor the safety and well-being of the Sunny Isles Beach community. Trained at
the highest caliber, our ofcers assume the responsibility of protecting the
city above all. I’m sure you have seen our ofcers patrolling the streets or at
our city events, but they are also active in our community in a multitude of
additional capacities.
Last holiday season, the department participated in the annual Police
Ofcer Assistance Trust (POAT) holiday gift drive at the Aventura Mall,
Larisa Svechin Dana Goldman where they collected donations for children of law enforcement ofcers who
Vice Mayor Commissioner
died in the line of duty. In November, several ofcers delivered turkeys and
produce to Sunny Isles Beach families in need as part of the Miami-Dade
County League of Cities Annual Tanksgiving Turkey Drive.
Twice a year, the Police Department hosts a Shred-A-Ton and DEA Drug
Takeback Day, where residents can bring confdential documents to safely
shred or dispose of old or unwanted prescription drugs. Troughout the year,
Alex Lama Jeniffer Viscarra
PD ofers bicycle helmet fttings and car seat installations for individuals and
Commissioner Commissioner families. For those of you with children at the school, you probably know or
have seen Sergeant Gonzalez, our school police resource ofcer. She is on
campus every school day to ensure the safety of our students.
Since its inception in 1998, the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department has
developed into a force of award-winning and highly skilled ofcers and staf.
As we enter a new decade, our police department is stronger than ever in their
pursuit to keep our city safe.
George ‘Bud’ Scholl
Mayor
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spring season 2020
Dear Reader 4 Our Parks 26
CITY WISE Community Center Membership 28
At Your Service 7 Program Registration 29
Get Connected 8 Youth Activities 30
City Manager’s Quarterly Report 10 Adult Activities 32
City Map 12 Senior Activities 34
SIB Resident Information 14 Library Programs 35
For Your Safety 16 IN & AROUND TOWN
SIBshuttle 17 Nearby Attractions 36
CULTURAL & Activities Throughout
COMMUNITY SERVICES South Florida 38
Welcome! 18 Hotel Guide 40
Ongoing Services & Activities 19 Beachside Guide 41
2020 Calendar 20 Restaurant Guide 42
Spotlight: Spring Events 22 Sister Cities 44
Cultural Event Trips 24 Contact Information 45
Spring has
sprung! Take
a peek at
our spring
calendar of
events on
page 22.
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SPRING 2020 • VOLUME 8, ISSUE 2
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PUBLISHED BY CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
CULTURAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
18115 North Bay Road • Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Mayor George ‘Bud’ Scholl
Vice Mayor Larisa Svechin
Commissioner Dana Goldman
Commissioner Alex Lama
Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra
City Manager Christopher J. Russo
Deputy City Manager Stan Morris
Assistant City Manager Susan Simpson
City Clerk Mauricio Betancur
Director, Cultural & Community Services Sylvia Flores
EDITORIAL AND DESIGN
Editor Kathy Fernandez
Managing Editor Alayne Yeash
Managing Editor of Programs Colin Summers
Creative: BBC LLC Bonnie Bennett
Associate Designer Marcus Alonso
PRODUCTION
Printing Colonial Press
Administrative Management Alayne Yeash, Myranda Tarr
City of Sunny Isles PHOTOGRAPHY
Beach Visitor Center Contributing Media:
Video Production Manager Mike Tribby
LOCATED IN THE GOVERNMENT Video Production Specialist Alexander White
CENTER FIRST FLOOR LOBBY Web and Social Media Specialist Leah Einwalter
Public Relations and Media Specialist Myranda Tarr
Free Tourist Information Cover photo Mykola Khodorovsky
Souvenirs for Purchase Contributing photography Acqualina Resort and Spa on the Beach, istock,
thinkstock, Greater Miami CVB
Photography throughout Beatrix Csinger, louri Dovnarovich, Harry Frahm,
Sunny Isles Beach
Mykola Khodorovsky, Sonny Sabatto
Government Center
18070 Collins Avenue
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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS
sibf.net/visitor-center Sunny Isles Beach Living will occasionally include short excerpts from relevant
305.792.1952 material drawn from a variety of sources. As such, this content is offered as
freely accessible information, widely available within the public domain.
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The SIB Government Center houses
all of your important government needs
including a U.S. Post Offce, MDC
library branch, police department,
visitor center, and permitting services.
CONTACT INFORMATION
FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICES
T he Sunny Isles Beach Government
Center, situated in a pedestri-
an-friendly area at the heart of the City,
around South Florida. Sunny Isles Beach
branded merchandise along with tickets
for all events and programs are available
Beach Condition Hotline 305.792.1940 opened in January 2005. for purchase as well.
Building Permits and Inspections 305.947.2150
Within the 54,000-sq.-ft. edifce is Housed on the second foor of the
City General Information 305.947.0606
Code Compliance, 24/7 Hotline 305.792.1760 the Commission Chamber surrounded Government Center is the SIB Police
Community Planning & Zoning 305.792.1740 by a civic plaza, combining landscape, Department, open 24/7. Elevators from
Cultural Arts, Sports Programming, water, and contrasting building materi- the lobby take visitors to the second
Concerts & Other Events 305.792.1706
als. Te internal operations of the City foor during regular business hours,
Emergencies and Fire 911
Miami-Dade County Call Center 311
are conducted in this building, and gov- though after hours, the police depart-
Police Department 305.947.4440 ernment meetings are generally held the ment can only be accessed via the second
Sports Hotline 305.792.1944 third Tursday of each month. level of the parking garage. Accident and
Stormwater and Street Maintenance 305.792.1711 Housed inside this vision you will crime reports may be requested at the
Visitor Center 305.792.1952
fnd a satellite branch of the United records department.
Sunny Isles Beach Government Center
States Post Ofce open Monday-Friday, Te third foor of the Government
18070 Collins Avenue • Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
brought through a partnership with the Center provides residents, visitors and
City Hall Mon—Fri, 8:30 am—5:00 pm
Police Station 2nd Floor, Open 24/7 Federal Government, and the MDC contractors information regarding code
Miami-Dade County Library 305.682.0726 Sunny Isles Beach branch library open compliance, parking, building permits
Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 9:30 am—6:00 pm Monday-Saturday, which ofers an as- and business licensing.
Wed, Thurs 11:30 am—8:00 pm
sortment of classes and programs in the Te fourth foor is home to the
Building Department, Third Floor
Mon—Fri 7:30 am—3:30 pm City’s frst foor meeting room. City Commission; ofces of the City
Code Compliance, Third Floor Te frst foor is completed with a Clerk and Manager; human resources
Mon—Fri 8:30 am—3:30 pm Visitor Center, supported by the Sunny department; and fnance department.
Visitor Center Mon—Sat, 10:00 am—4:00 pm Isles Beach Tourism and Marketing Constituents may make appointments
United States Post Office 800.275.8777
Council. Te Visitor Center ofers tour- to meet with their elected ofcials
Mon—Fri 8:45 am—4:15 pm
Government offices are closed on federal holidays. ists and residents alike a wealth of re- or request public records from the
sources for fnding activities and events City Clerk.
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get connected
ASK CITY HALL — An interactive section on our City’s
website, sibf.net, which lets residents send inquiries directly
to the appropriate department. Suggestions, compliments and
complaints are all handled in a timely manner.
EMAIL — To get the most current information regarding
City meetings, events, or non-emergency information con-
veniently delivered to your inbox, sign up for our free eSIBi
notifcation service, or electronic Sunny Isles Beach infor-
mation. Unsubscribing is easy if the information is no longer
needed. Visit sibf.net/notifyme to sign up.
PHOTO GALLERY — We take photos at many of the events
hosted by the City. Tese photos are edited and uploaded to
our online photo gallery, hosted by Zenfolio. Look through
past events and download any pictures you may want to keep
at sibf.net/photos.
RADIO — A wealth of information is available at 1120 AM.
Listen for information about events, City services and City parks.
SIBAlert — Sign up for SIBAlert to receive accurate and up-
to-date emergency notices and warnings from the City.
Opt-in to receive phone calls, text messages, emails, or mobile
application notifcations. Visit sibalert.net for more informa-
tion and to register.
SIBislander — Mailed to every household, this publication
comes out monthly announcing programs and events, ofer-
ing a glimpse of City services and current important resident
information.
SIBTV — A 24/7 broadcast on Atlantic Broadband channel
662 and AT&T U-verse channel 99. Tis station’s program-
ming includes information about beach accesses and parks, a
listing of City special events and concerts, activities for youth,
adults and seniors, library programs, and cultural event trips.
Also included are trafc alerts and SIBshuttle schedules, along
with informational videos.
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STAY CONNECTED
A Makeover for Our Photo Gallery
SOCIAL MEDIA — Stay up-to-date
with upcoming events, important
announcements and trafc alerts by Did you know we manage search feature where you
following @CityofSIB on Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram. For important an online photo gallery can explore our various
safety tips, emergency alerts and other with images from our photo collections. City staff
police-related news, follow the Sunny
Isles Beach Police Department events, programs and ac- attend most major events
@SIBPD on Facebook and Twitter.
Social media is an excellent way to
tivities? You can see all our and meetings as well as sev-
connect with your community and best images by visiting eral youth, adult and senior
learn about new services and programs
ofered by the City. sibf.net/photos. We recent- programs, striving to cap-
ly unveiled a new look for ture the best memories. So
SUNNY ISLES BEACH LIVING —
Tis quarterly publication contains our photo gallery, which is the next time you see one
City updates from the Mayor and City easier to navigate and more of our city photographers,
Manager, along with a calendar of events
and programs for each season. Tis is modern. We now have a say cheese!
a valuable resource with which to fnd
information regarding local and regional
services and activities.
WEBSITE — Online 24/7 for your
convenience, all City information can
be found at sibf.net with links to other
government services such as Miami-Dade
County and the State of Florida. A calen-
dar of events and information about City
services are available at your fngertips.
YOUTUBE — Explore the City’s
YouTube channel where you can see
the best of our video content. Our
production team records City events,
concerts, activities and meetings, and
produces short recaps, promos, and
informational pieces. Tese videos can
now be found on our YouTube channel,
youtube.com/cityofsib.
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City Manager’s Quarterly Report
Sunny Isles Beach Becoming a City of Art
The City of Sunny Isles Beach is known as a hub of beautiful architecture, but now
we are also becoming a city known for art. In 2016, the city commissioned a Cultural
Master Plan (CMP), which, among other things, was designed to strategically use art
and culture to enhance the aesthetic appearance and overall quality of life in the city.
At the same time, the CMP creates a new sense of community for the diversity of cul-
tures that make up our residents.
In this regard, our Art in Public Places ordinance requires developers to include
an element of art as they construct their projects. Many of our quality developers are
embracing this new requirement as an opportunity to enhance their own projects and
a way to improve the urban environment, increase the use of public space and celebrate
our community. Working with our newly formed Public Arts Advisory Committee
(PAAC), which consists of six highly credentialed residents, a public art curator and
appraiser, and a CMP consultant, we are already seeing new pieces around the city.
Last year, the Ritz Carlton unveiled a beautifully commissioned sculpture created by
Christopher J. Russo
City Manager renowned sculptor Pablo Atchugarry. Carved from Carrara marble and standing 11
and half feet tall, “Dreaming the Future” sits at the base of the Ritz Carlton near the
sidewalk for residents, passersby, and visitors to enjoy.
Te corner of 163 Street and Collins Avenue will soon display a Manolo Valdes sculp-
ture known as “Blue Butterfies” at the new ofce building by Joseph Milton and the
At its core, the city St. Tropez developers. Tis artist has similar pieces throughout Valencia, Spain; Place
Vendome, Paris; Berkeley Square, London; Tapei, Taiwan and now, Sunny Isles Beach.
is focusing on using Armani Casa developers on the east side of Collins Avenue are approaching art
from a diferent perspective. To create an innovative and sustainable work of art, they
infrastructure as an are installing “Te Green Wall” by Enea Landscape Architects and LiveWall. Te
unique plantings of this piece bring passersby a sense of calm set against the steel and
glass structure behind it.
opportunity to create
On the city’s end, the PAAC is designing a meditation garden on the site of the old
skate park contained within Town Center Park. Te garden will be landscaped and
art based on certain shaded, and also include some interesting artistic pieces. Park visitors will be greeted
by a very uncommon wire contemporary art sculpture by Korean artist, Seo Young-
standards, guidelines, Deok, composed of a metal grade link chain depicting a woman meditating. Te piece
is approximately 10 feet tall and six and a half feet wide, and was contributed by the de-
and goals established velopers of the Muse Project. Te garden will also feature a meditative refective foun-
tain using polished stainless steel, light and water. Te fountain is designed by English
artist, David Harber, who has pieces in England, France and various sites across the
by the PAAC.
United States.
At its core, the city is focusing on using infrastructure as an opportunity to create
art based on certain standards, guidelines, and goals established by the PAAC. Tree
overarching goals exist in terms of infrastructure throughout the city:
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• Unifying pedestrian movements and
pathways.
• Creating conversation through com-
munity bonding.
• Improving and enhancing existing fo-
cal points.
Hereof, the city’s pedestrian bridg-
es over Collins Avenue will feature for-
ward-thinking architectural design. Te
Commission is also looking to re-imagine
and replace the current identifying sig-
nage at the city’s four entrance and exit
points. Tis is an opportunity to create
unique “signature” art for the city. Te
concept of crosswalk art on local streets
is also being explored.
We continue our quest to procure new
artwork and establish art events. Several
events have already been implemented -
outdoor painting pop-ups on the pedestri-
an bridge and the beach; the creation of a
painting club; and a pop-up art show in the
Government Center. New cultural events
are also coming into focus. For example,
this February, the city is hosting Sympho-
ny of Flavors at Gateway Park, blending
locally-sourced fne dining and orchestral
music in an intimate outdoor venue.
Finally, through surveys conducted
by Cultural Master Plan consultants,
we learned that both developers and res-
idents alike have expressed interest in
hosting an art festival. To that regard,
the PAAC is exploring future partner-
ship opportunities with a national arts
festival. We are starting to see beautiful
enhancements around Sunny Isles Beach
and have more to come. Stay tuned for fu-
ture artistic updates.
spring 2020 • sibfl.net 111 HERITAGE PARK
19200 COLLINS AVENUE
2 GOLDEN SHORES PARK
201 191 TERRACE
3 PELICAN COMMUNITY PARK
18115 NORTH BAY ROAD
4 SEN. GWEN MARGOLIS PARK
17815 NORTH BAY ROAD
5 SAMSON OCEANFRONT PARK
17425 COLLINS AVENUE
6 TOWN CENTER PARK
17200 COLLINS AVENUE
7 GATEWAY PARK
151 SUNNY ISLES BOULEVARD
8 PIER PARK
16501 COLLINS AVENUE
9 BELLA VISTA BAY PARK
500 SUNNY ISLES BOULEVARD
10 OCEANIA PARK
16320 COLLINS AVENUE
11 INTRACOASTAL PARK
COLLINS AVENUE, 159 TO 163 STREET
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also shown on page 40
A MARCO POLO BEACH RESORT— F RESIDENCE INN MIAMI SUNNY ISLES BEACH
RAMADA PLAZA 17700 COLLINS AVENUE
19201 COLLINS AVENUE
G DOUBLETREE BY HILTON OCEANPOINT
B MARENAS BEACH RESORT & SPA RESORT & SPA
18683 COLLINS AVENUE 17375 COLLINS AVENUE
C DAYS HOTEL BY WYNDHAM THUNDERBIRD BEACH RESORT H SOLÉ MIAMI
18401 COLLINS AVENUE 17315 COLLINS AVENUE
D TRUMP INTERNATIONAL BEACH RESORT I NEWPORT BEACHSIDE HOTEL & RESORT
18001 COLLINS AVENUE 16701 COLLINS AVENUE
E ACQUALINA RESORT & SPA ON THE BEACH
17875 COLLINS AVENUE AND LOCATED IN AVENTURA…
JW MARRIOTT MIAMI TURNBERRY RESORT & SPA
19999 WEST COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
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Everything About Sunny Isles Beach
We’re So Glad You Asked!
Visitors return yearly to our coastal beach oasis enjoying
the walkable paradise with family-friendly parks, luxurious
hotels and pristine beaches. Tis desirable location, with its
proximity to the ocean, inspires many vacationers to make
our city their permanent home.
I mmediately apparent to those who
visit Sunny Isles Beach, the quality
of life here is second to none.
KINDERGARTEN—GRADE 8
Norman S. Edelcup SIB K–8 School
201 182 Drive, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
305.933.6161
With high-end homes, conveniently sibk8.net
located retail stores, an assortment MIDDLE SCHOOL, GRADES 6–8
of community and recreational Highland Oaks Middle School
programs, and a free shuttle bus 2375 NE 203 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33180
service, the city is an inviting oasis 305.932.3810
for visitors and residents alike. hom.dadeschools.net
HIGH SCHOOL, GRADES 9–12
When you consider our award-
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High
winning Police Department, A-rated
Biscayne Bay Campus
schools, and superior healthcare re- 2601 NE 151 St, North Miami, FL 33181
sources, there is no other city quite 305.919.2000
as alluring as Sunny Isles Beach. atmourningsharks.org
We deeply believe working closely Dr. Michael M. Krop High School
with schools and community organi- 1410 NE 215 St, Miami, Florida 33179
305.652.6808
zations helps develop a well-rounded
kropseniorhigh.org
and cultured student. Te city
For more information about public
encourages students to further their schools, special and magnet pro-
education following high school with grams, contact Miami-Dade County
the College Scholarship Program. Public Schools at:
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Education 1450 NE 2 Ave, Miami, Florida 33132
Te following public schools are North Region Office: 305.572.2800
available to Sunny Isles Beach stu- Charter Schools: 305.995.1403
dents as well as several private and Magnet Schools: 305.995.1922
religious schools nearby: dadeschools.net
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QUALITY OF L IFE
Higher Education Healthcare
Florida International University Tis area boasts three of the fnest
Biscayne Bay Campus medical facilities in South Florida.
3000 NE 151 St, North Miami, FL 33181
fiu.edu AVENTURA HOSPITAL
University of Miami 20900 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180
1320 S Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, FL 33146 305.682.7000
miami.edu
Aventura Hospital and Medical
Miami-Dade College
Center is a facility of Hospital Corpor-
300 NE 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33132
mdc.edu/main
ation of America (HCA) East Florida.
Barry University Tis facility has served the region for
11300 NE 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33161 more than 50 years with 407 acute care committed to helping our community
barry.edu beds, award-winning inpatient and out- lead healthier lives. Visit msmc.com
St. Thomas University patient diagnostic, medical, surgical, for a schedule of free health screenings
16401 NW 37 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33054 cancer and trauma services. To speak to and lectures.
stu.edu a nurse 24/7 or get a physician referral,
call Consult-A-Nurse® at 305.682.6677. NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER
Residential Areas
1100 Northwest 95 St, Miami, FL 33150
While we are well-known for the
MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL: Aventura 305.835.6000
luxurious high-rise condos with ocean
2845 Aventura Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180 North Shore Medical Center provides
and city views along with unique devel-
305.692.1010 exceptional care with a focus on patients.
opments and architecture, equally
Mount Sinai Medical Center Te Center is known for a comprehensive
notable are the enclaves of single-family
4300 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33140 multi-specialty program dedicated to
homes found at each end of the city and
305.674.2273 high-risk maternity with the area’s only
the lavish condos with breathtaking
Mount Sinai Primary and Specialty Care Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,
views to the west and on the Intracoastal
323 Sunny Isles Blvd, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160 Miami-Dade’s frst Trombectomy Ca-
Waterway. We are considered a walkable
786.274.8105 pable Stroke Center, Robotic Surgery
community and with the free shuttle bus
Mount Sinai Primary and Specialty Program, Comprehensive Breast Institute
service, you can comfortably leave your
Care Sunny Isles Beach ofers special- and Cancer Center for treatment. To
car in the garage to pursue shopping and
ized care in cardiology, urology, endo- fnd a physician near you, please call
dining along Collins Avenue.
crinology and internal medicine. 1.855.768.5766.
Police in your Community Mount Sinai Medical Center is
Te Police Department is committed to the largest private, independent, not- Clean Water Campaign
proactive community policing. Ofcers for-proft teaching hospital in South We are committed to assisting and
are in the schools, on the streets, in the Florida, combining technology, research educating the community about our
parks, and always there for you. You will and academics to provide innovative Clean Water Campaign. Our respon-
often fnd them at city events providing and comprehensive care in cardiology, sibility for clean water begins at home
important safety tips and promoting neuroscience, oncology and orthopedics. and continues in the workplace and the
programs such as car seat installations, In addition to providing quality health public spaces we enjoy. Visit our website
bike helmet fttings, and shred-a-thons. care, Mount Sinai Medical Center is at sibf.net/cleanwater to learn more.
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for your safety
Please review these guidelines to ensure a safer experience in
Sunny Isles Beach for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicular traffc.
The speed limit on both state roads, Collins Avenue and Sunny
Isles Boulevard, is 35 miles per hour. The speed limit on all side
streets in the City is 20 miles per hour. At designated times, in
school zones, the speed limit is enforced at 15 miles per hour.
On the Road
• Texting while driving is now a primary trafc ofense. Drivers are prohibited from
utilizing any type of wireless communication device to type or send electronic
messages while the vehicle is in motion, and prohibited from using any type of
handheld communication while driving in a designated school zone or active
THE MEANING OF construction area where workers are present.
• Remember: pedestrians always have the right-of-way.
PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS • Use caution when turning and look both ways to ensure a pedestrian is not in a
crosswalk.
• When the pedestrian crossing light is fashing, vehicles MUST stop; it’s the law.
• Vehicles must come to a complete stop in both directions when a school bus is
Walking person symbol stopped with fashing lights.
Stays on about 7 to 15 seconds • No stopping or standing is permitted in driving lanes.
• Always wear a seat belt in the car.
ACTION: Walk briskly across the crosswalk. On the Sidewalk
• Never assume a vehicle will stop for you; do not rely on drivers to see you.
Flashing hand symbol • Walk on sidewalks and do not leave the curb suddenly.
Counts down by seconds • Cross at intersections with trafc lights featuring a lighted ‘walking person.’
• City Ordinance 2014-432 prohibits skateboards and hoverboards on sidewalks along
ACTION: Consider where you are before Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard.
you take action. If you are in the middle of On a Bicycle
the crosswalk, keep walking briskly. If you • Bicyclists may ride on a marked bike path from Heritage Park in the north end of the
City to Gateway Park in the south with only a short traverse onto Collins Avenue
are standing on the curb, stop. DO NOT
near Publix.
start crossing; wait for the next walk signal. • Always wear a bike helmet properly.
The fashing red hand tells you there is not • To be more visible to motorists use front and back fashing lights.
• Use hand signals when turning or slowing to a stop.
enough time to begin walking.
• While bicycles should have the right-of-way, make eye contact with drivers to
understand their intentions.
NON-fashing hand symbol
What’s New
ACTION: DO NOT WALK Government Center Pedestrian Crosswalk Light
• Tis completed crosswalk allows easy access to safely traverse Collins Avenue.
Wait for the walking person signal to
Government Center & 174 Street Pedestrian Bridges
fash. Your safety is worth a few seconds • Tese two future bridges over Collins Avenue will provide a safe way to cross Collins
more of wait time. Avenue back and forth from east to west.
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GE T TING THERE in style
Ride the free SIBshuttle
Service 7 days a week! Easy, clean and comfortable travel around town
and to several key destinations
The SIBshuttle is your free, convenient ride around Sunny
Isles Beach and its neighboring cities. With a plethora of
stops in key locations, traveling to your destination is quick
and simple.
AMENITIES MOBILE APP
All SIBshuttle buses offer free Wi-Fi To see the SIBshuttle’s real-time lo-
and are accessible, equipped with cation, arrival time and a list of stops,
Free Wi-Fi on all
a lift for wheelchairs. In addition to download the mobile app, SIBshuttle.
connecting with neighboring cities Available on the App Store or Google SIBshuttle Buses
such as Aventura, Hallandale and Play.
North Miami Beach, the SIBshuttle Our SIBshuttle buses
provides free transportation to and HOTLINE
from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, The next time you’re at an SIBshuttle
are equipped with an
4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach, from bus stop, call the hotline at 305.741.0907, assortment of amenities
most residences within the City. to fnd out your wait time. Identify your
DAYS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday. line, provide your stop number, and for riders. We under-
TIME: Pickup, 9:00 am and noon; determine your direction.
stand staying connected
Return, 12:30 and 4:00 pm. Call The SIBshuttle is funded in part
305.792.1706 to make a reservation by the Miami-Dade County People’s during your commute
by noon the prior weekday. Transportation Plan.
is important, which is
why every SIBshuttle has
free Wi-Fi. Connect to
SIBIWIFI on your next
journey. And don’t forget
to check the schedule
on our SIBshuttle
mobile application!
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The City of Sunny Isles Beach has undergone a remarkable transformation
throughout the last 23 years, from being known as “Motel Row” to now a
family-friendly haven with luxury high-rises and an assortment of amenities for
all. We’ve seen a few slogans as the years progressed, the frst being “A Life
with a View,” then “Florida’s Riviera” and “A World Class City.” As we enter a
new decade in the city’s history, it is time to offcially defne who Sunny Isles
Beach is and where we are going.
In a mutually collaborative process, we are working with Jacober Creative to
rebrand Sunny Isles Beach. You might be wondering, ‘what is rebranding?’
Throughout the next two years, we are determining how to position the city to
best represent our residents, businesses, and services. And your input is
imperative as we move forward with this project.
At the beginning of the year, we conducted focus groups with residents,
Throughout the business owners and city employees, gaining unique insight into how these
stakeholders view our current city brand and where they see the city moving
next two years, forward in the future. We are currently in the process of conducting interviews
and surveys to collect even more data from an extensive group of individuals
we are deter- living in the city, working in the city, and visiting the city.
Once all of our research is collected and analyzed, Jacober will begin the
mining how to creative aspect of the project by developing a new logo, tagline, and overall
brand for Sunny Isles Beach. Based on the data collected from everyone,
position the city they will present a new look for the city, encompassing the true spirit of Sunny
Isles Beach.
to best represent We invite you to join this process by providing your honest and constructive
feedback about Sunny Isles Beach’s current brand, expectations and future.
This is a very exciting and extensive project we are embarking on, which will
our residents, culminate with a new brand that embodies the present and future of this great
city in which we live and work.
businesses, Look out for future opportunities to participate in this project on our website
at sibf.net/rebranding!
and services. Sylvia Flores, Director
Cultural and Community Services
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ongoing services & activities
AARP Smart Driver Blood Drive Medical Lecture Series
DATE April 17 Provided by OneBlood Provided by Mount Sinai Medical Center
DAY Friday Open to ages 18+ DATES March 5
TIME 10:00 am-4:30 pm DATES March 3 April 2
LOCATION SIB Government Center May 5 May 7
1st Floor Meeting Room DAY Tuesday DAY Thursday
FEE AARP Members $15 TIME 10:30 am–2:00 pm TIME 10:00 am–noon
All others $20 LOCATION SIB Government Center LOCATION SIB Government Center
This driver safety course is specifically de- FEE Free Commission Chambers
signed for drivers age 50+. Some insurance Give the gift of life, give blood. Donors receive FEE Free
companies offer a discount to their customers merchandise or movie tickets as a thank you. Various health-related topics are presented
upon the successful completion of this course. each month. Reservations are required; call
Blood Pressure & Glucose Screening 305.674.2626.
AARP Tax Return & Preparation Provided by Mount Sinai Medical Center
DATES February 5–April 15 DATES March 12 Mini-FLOW
DAY Wednesday April 9 Florida Licensing on Wheels
TIME 9:00 am–2:00 pm May 14 DATES March 6
LOCATION SIB Government Center DAY Thursday April 3
1st Floor Meeting Room TIME 9:00 am–noon May 1
FEE Free LOCATION SIB Government Center DAY Friday
A team of IRS-certified volunteers offer this Commission Chambers TIME 9:00 am-1:00 pm
free tax preparation service for low to moder- FEE Free LOCATION Pelican Community Park
ate income residents. First come, first served. No reservation FEE Varies by service
required. Cholesterol screenings are included Renewal for driver licenses, photo IDs and
Bingo in January and June only. auto tags. Visit GatherGoGet.com or call
DATES March 11, 25 850.617.2000. NOTE: Service is limited to a max-
April 8, 22 imum of 30 customers, first come, first served.
May 13, 27
DAY Wednesday Mobile Library Services
TIME 3:00 pm DATES Ongoing
LOCATION SIB Government Center DAY Tuesday
Commission Chambers TIME Noon–1:00 pm
FEE $2 per 8-game session LOCATION Winston Towers 100
An affordable alternative to the movies, the 250 174 Street
City’s twice monthly bingo games distribute The Miami-Dade Public Library System pro-
cash prizes and gift cards to eight lucky win- vides mobile library services once per week,
ners in each session. as listed above. Mobile library is parked in
driveway.
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cultural overview CITY EVENTS FOR 2020
JANUARY
3, 4 Family Movie Nights
10 Teen Event
14 Golden Era Movie
15 Sunny Serenade
FEBRUARY
2 Art in the Park
7, 8 Family Movie Nights
10 Modern Era Movie
15 Illusions & Beyond at Gateway LIVE!
19 Sunny Serenade
21 Teen Event
MARCH
6, 7 Family Movie Nights
10 Golden Era Movie
13 Teen Event
15 Beethoven on the Beach
18 Sunny Serenade
28 Spring Fling
APRIL
11 Egg Scramble
13 Modern Era Movie
15 Sunny Serenade
17 Teen Event
24 Arbor Day
26 Car Show
MAY
2 Gateway LIVE!
8 Teen Event
9 Eastern European Heritage Celebration
12 Golden Era Movie
20 Sunny Serenade
JUNE
4 Teen Event
7 Art in the Park
8 Modern Era Movie
14 City’s 23rd Anniversary Celebration
17 Sunny Serenade
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Tere is so much to do in Sunny Isles Beach this year! From Gateway LIVE! performances to teen
events and monthly concerts, we always have an event for you and your family.
JULY
14 Golden Era Movie
15 Sunny Serenade
AUGUST
1 Gateway LIVE!
10 Modern Era Movie
14 Back to School Jamboree
19 Sunny Serenade
21 Teen Event
SEPTEMBER
8 Golden Era Movie
16 Sunny Serenade
19 Hispanic Heritage Celebration
25 Teen Event
OCTOBER
3 Car Show
9 Teen Event
12 Modern Era Movie
21 Sunny Serenade
25 Art in the Park
30, 31 Booogie by the Beach
NOVEMBER
6, 7 Family Movie Nights
10 Golden Era Movie
11 Veterans Day Celebration
14 Gateway LIVE!
18 Sunny Serenade
20 Teen Event
DECEMBER
5, 6 Winter Fest
9 Sunny Serenade
14 Modern Era Movie
18 Teen Event
19 Holiday Ball
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Family Movie Nights Sunny Serenades Car Show
DATES March 6, 7 DATES March 18 DATE April 26
DAYS Friday, Saturday April 15 DAY Sunday
TIME 7:00 pm May 20 TIME 11:00 am–3:00 pm
LOCATIONS Friday, Heritage Park DAY Wednesday LOCATION Pelican Community Park
Saturday, Town Center Park TIME 7:30–9:00 pm Fee Free
FEE Free LOCATION Samson Oceanfront Park Join us for a street festival featuring
Bring the whole family out for an evening FEE Free classic and custom cars on display, live
of themed activities and outdoor movie Enjoy live music under the stars at our entertainment, food, and activities for
fun! Movie begins at 7:30 pm. monthly outdoor concert series. all ages.
Golden Era Movies ★ Spring Fling Gateway LIVE!
DATES March 10, May 12 DATE March 28 DATE May 2
DAY Tuesday DAY Saturday DAY Saturday
TIME 10:00 am–1:00 pm TIME 6:00–9:00 pm TIME 7:30 pm
LOCATION Pelican Community Park LOCATION Pelican Community Park LOCATION Gateway Park
FEE Free with SIB Resident ID FEE $10 with SIB Resident ID FEE Free with SIB Resident ID
Card, $5 without Card, $20 without Card, $10 without
Enjoy a timeless movie classic followed Celebrate the start of spring with food, We present our signature quarterly event
by lunch with your friends and neighbors. raffles, live music, and dancing. featuring live entertainment at Gateway
Advance reservations are required. Park. Each Gateway LIVE! event brings a
Egg Scramble new and unique performance for all ages
Teen Events DATE April 11 to enjoy.
DATES March 13, April 17, May 8 DAY Saturday
DAY Friday TIME 10:00 am–2:00 pm Eastern European
TIME Varies LOCATION Pelican Community Park Heritage Celebration
LOCATION Varies FEE $5 with SIB Resident ID DATE May 9
FEE Free Card, $20 without DAY Saturday
For teens in grades 7–12, a school-issued Bring the family and enjoy carnival rides, TIME 5:00–9:00 pm
ID or State-issued ID/driver license is games, music and our annual egg hunt. LOCATION Gateway Park
required to participate. Leave your parents FEE Free
at home and come hang out with your Modern Era Movie ★ Immerse yourself in the music, art, and
friends or make new ones. DATE April 13 food of the eastern European cultures.
DAY Monday Featuring live entertainment, folkloric
Beethoven on the Beach TIME 10:00 am–12:30 pm performances, and local vendors.
DATE March 15 LOCATION Pelican Community Park
DAY Sunday FEE Free with SIB Resident ID
TIME 6:00–8:00 pm Card, $5 without
★ Events marked with a gold
LOCATION Gateway Park Join us at our contemporary movie series,
FEE Free with snacks and drinks provided. Advance star indicate the option to reg-
Enjoy classical music brought to life by reservations are required. ister online at activities.sibf.net.
Orchestra Miami for all ages to enjoy.
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spotlight on spring CITY EVENTS
Spring into a new decade at one of our featured Sunny Isles Beach events!
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Cultural Event Trips
Spring 2020 Lineup
March 1 March 12 April 9 April 12 May 3 May 14
Sunday Thursday Thursday Sunday Sunday Thursday
2:00 pm 10:45 am 6:45 pm 11:00 am 5:45 pm 3:00 pm
Russian National Phillip and Patricia Come From Away Deering Estate One Night Hollywood
Ballet: Sleeping Frost Museum Broward Center for Miami, FL of Queen Hot Glass
Beauty of Science the Performing Arts The Deering Estate Broward Center for Hollywood, FL
Parker Playhouse Miami, FL Fort Lauderdale, FL preserves the 1920s the Performing Arts Join us and explore
Fort Lauderdale, FL This museum is at the Broadway’s Come era Miami estate of Fort Lauderdale, FL your creative nature
This ballet has present- forefront of sharing From Away is a Best Charles Deering, Recreating the look, on a trip to Hollywood
ed classics in America the power of science, Musical winner all Chicago industrialist, sound, pomp and Hot Glass where you
for four decades. sparking wonder and across North America! early preservationist, showmanship of Queen will learn about glass-
Founded in Moscow investigation, and This New York Times environmentalist, art and Freddie Mercury, blowing and create
in 1979, it continues to fueling innovation Critics’ Pick takes you collector, philanthro- this amazing tribute your own piece of
enlighten, inspire, and for the future. Learn into the heart of the pist and frst chairman band showcases rock glass artwork. Through
entertain audiences about the core science remarkable true story of the International royalty’s greatest hits this program, you will
worldwide. The Sleeping behind living systems, of 7,000 stranded pas- Harvester Company. with amazing au- have the opportunity
Beauty, is a fne exam- the solar system, the sengers and the small Nestled along the thenticity. Relive the to work one-on-one
ple of Classical ballet, universe, the physics town in Newfoundland coast in South Dade, classics with Bohemi- with the expert glass
blending traditional of fight, light and that welcomed them. the Deering Estate is an Rhapsody, Killer artists to create a
mime, expressive lasers, the biology Cultures clashed and a cultural asset and Queen, Crazy Little unique and fun piece
pas d’action and of the human body nerves ran high, but historic site listed on Thing Called Love, We of art in the studio.
spectacular diver- and mind, and more. uneasiness turned into the National Register Are the Champions and The workshop is fully
tissements in a lavish Guests explore the trust, music soared of Historic Places. many more. Known interactive, hands-on,
theatrical setting. world of science, tech- into the night, and Constructed in 1922, for their staggeringly safe, and incredibly
Enjoy a fairy tale re- nology, engineering gratitude grew into the Estate serves as a convincing shows, Gary exciting, with no
plete with royalty, fair- and math (STEM) with enduring friendships. museum destination Mullen and the Works experience necessary.
ies both good and evil, interactive exhibitions On 9/11, the world for tourists and local perform a complete The class begins at
a princess and prince, and unique shows. The stopped. On 9/12, residents. Tour begins two-hour Queen con- 3:45 pm. Price in-
and magical stage tour begins at 12:00 their stories moved at 12:00 pm. Price cert guaranteed to rock cludes transportation,
effects. The show be- pm. Price includes us all. Show begins includes transporta- you! Show begins at custom take-home
gins at 3:00 pm. Price transportation, tour, at 8:00 pm. Price in- tion and tour. The bus 7:00 pm. Price includes art and ticket. The bus
includes transportation planetarium show and cludes transportation will return at approxi- transportation and tick- will return at approx-
and ticket. The bus will admission. The bus and ticket. The bus will mately 4:00 pm. Heavy et. The bus will return imately 7:00 pm.
return at approximately will return at approxi- return at approximate- walking is required. at approximately 9:45 Moderate walking
5:30pm. Moderate mately 3:30 pm. Heavy ly 11:00 pm. Moderate RESIDENT $20 pm. Moderate walking is required.
walking is required. walking is required. walking is required. NON-RESIDENT $25 is required. RESIDENT $50
RESIDENT $30 RESIDENT $50 RESIDENT $40 RESIDENT $40 NON-RESIDENT $55
NON-RESIDENT $35 NON-RESIDENT $55 NON-RESIDENT $45 NON-RESIDENT $45
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CULTURAL EVENT TRIPS policies
Reservations
Reservations are accepted on a frst-come, frst-served basis when full pay-
ment is made. Reservations are NOT accepted by telephone. Reservations
can be made online at activities.sibf.net or in person at Pelican Community
Park, Monday to Saturday, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm and Sunday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
On school days Pelican Community Park is closed to non-program partici-
pants Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and Wednes-
days 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Registrations at SIB Government Center are accepted
Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Reservations for spring events
begins February 3 for residents and February 18 for non-residents.
The waiver forms are available at the Government Center, Pelican
Community Park and as a PDF download at sibf.net/cultural-trips. You must
have a valid City-issued SIB Resident ID Card in order to register for any City
program at the resident rate and during the priority registration period.
Payment
Payment is accepted online by credit card or in person by cash, credit card
Dylan Beese
(MasterCard/Visa/Amex) or by check. Mailed payment by check must be
Looking Ahead accompanied by a copy of your valid City-issued SIB Resident ID Card. Make
to Summer checks payable to the “City of Sunny Isles Beach.”
Refunds
Registration for summer 2020 events, in- Full refunds can be made only when a
cluding the two below, will open May 4 for reservation is canceled at least 7 days
those with a valid City-issued SIB Resident prior to the event trip. When the can-
ID Card and May 18 for all others. Specifc cellation is made less than 7 days
details will appear in the summer issue. prior to the event, a refund of ticket
June 2020 price will be considered only if a re-
Murder on the Orient Express placement has been found to pur-
Actors’ Playhouse chase the ticket.
Coral Gables, FL Limited Ticket Purchase
When making a reservation for a cul-
July 2020 tural event trip, upon verifcation of
Wiener Museum of residence, each participant may pur-
Decorative Arts chase a maximum of four tickets. For
Dania Beach, FL further information about an event,
please call Cultural & Community
Services at 305.792.1706. Deen van Meer
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Parks Map
Bella Vista Bay Park
500 Sunny Isles Boulevard
Small park on the Intracoastal waterway.
Sunrise-sunset
Bone Zone
North end of Senator Gwen Margolis Park
17815 North Bay Road
Dogs must be on a leash until inside the
Bone Zone. Dogs are not allowed in oth-
er areas of Senator Gwen Margolis Park.
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES Open 7:30 am–8:00 pm daily
BEACH GOVERNMENT CENTER
NORMAN S. EDELCUP Gateway Park
K–8 SCHOOL
151 Sunny Isles Boulevard
PELICAN COMMUNITY PARK Tis 5-acre park features a performing
AND COMMUNITY CENTER
arts stage, butterfy garden, a play area
ADDITIONAL PARK LOCATIONS
SEE NUMBERED LISTING including an interactive water feature,
community gathering space, interactive
PUBLIC BEACH
ACCESS LOCATIONS kiosk and a parking garage.
Open 7:30 am–9:00 pm except Thursday,
1 HERITAGE PARK noon–9:00 pm
2 GOLDEN SHORES PARK Golden Shores Community Park
3 PELICAN COMMUNITY PARK 201 191 Terrace
Te ‘Gateway to Heritage Park’
4 SEN. GWEN MARGOLIS PARK
includes playground area, picnic table
5 SAMSON OCEANFRONT PARK and a bench swing.
6 TOWN CENTER PARK Sunrise-sunset
7 GATEWAY PARK Heritage Park
8 PIER PARK 19200 Collins Avenue
4 acres of park and play space including
9 BELLA VISTA BAY PARK
2 playgrounds, Memorial Wall and
10 OCEANIA PARK fountains, water play area, stage, dog
11 INTRACOASTAL PARK
park, large open lawn and public parking.
Open 7:30 am–8:45 pm except Friday,
noon–8:45 pm
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Parks provide a chance for people to connect—where life long friendships
are formed, where the gap between generations is bridged and people
discover what they have in common. Parks foster a sense of community.
Most City parks feature free wireless internet access. All parks are
equipped with a Thor Guard Lightning Prediction System that provides
advance notice of lightning conditions. When activated, here is how the
system works:
1 ONE long horn blast indicates possible lightning in the area
2 Get TO a safe indoor area immediately
3 THREE shorter horn blasts signal that it is safe to return to the park
Intracoastal Parks Pier Park
159 to 163 Street, Collins Avenue 16501 Collins Avenue
A linear passive park with art, walking A fshing pier with beach access, life-
paths, benches and a playground. guard stand, metered public parking,
Playground is open 8:00 am–8:00 pm restrooms, showers, and a restaurant
Park closes at sunset are at this park.
Pier is open 24 hours a day, except for
Oceania Park Mondays and Thursdays when it closes
16320 Collins Avenue: from 8am – 10am for maintenance.
South of Sunny Isles Boulevard There is a small admission fee.
Landscaped with seating areas.
Sunrise-sunset Samson Oceanfront Park
17425 Collins Avenue
Pelican Community Park Recently upgraded with a fresh new
and Community Center look, the amenities include: beach
18115 North Bay Road access, benches, a boardwalk, a pavilion
Located here are ofces for Cultural & with tables, showers, restrooms, a water
Community Services, classrooms, facilities fountain, a playground, an interactive Town Center Park
for rent, a ftness center, a playground, the kiosk and vending machines. 17200 Collins Avenue
Chief Fred Maas Little League Field and Sunrise-sunset Located at the heart of the City featuring
the Phyllis and Raanan Katz Sports Cen-
a ftness trail, gazebo (available for rent),
ter indoor gymnasium. Find membership Senator Gwen playground, restrooms and a play feld.
information on page 28 & 29. Margolis Park Open 7:00 am–9:00 pm except
Open Mon to Sat, 8:30 am–9:00 pm; 17815 North Bay Road
Wednesday, 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Sun, 8:30 am–5:00 pm and 5:00– A playground, soccer feld, picnic
9:00 pm, RK Sports Center only. tables, benches, restrooms, and a leash- Skate Park
On school days PCP is closed to free area for dogs (see Bone Zone). Please visit the nearest skate park at
non-program participants Mon, Tues, Open 7:30 am–8:30 pm daily. Soccer Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Avenue.
Thurs, Fri from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and field: open 9:30 am–8:00 pm daily, ex- For more information, visit miamidade.gov
Wed 1:30 to 2:30 pm. cept when City programs are in session. or call Haulover Park at 305.947.3525.
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The benefts of membership
provide individuals and families
with use of state-of-the-art facilities,
priority program registration and
discounts.
COMMUNITY CENTER MEMBERSHIP FEES
FAMILY
A family consists of a parent/child in the same household;
up to 6 individuals total.
Resident 6 months* $150 12 months $200
Non–Resident 6 months* $225 12 months $300
ADULT
An individual 18 years of age or older.
Resident 6 months* $75 12 months $100
Non–Resident 6 months* $115 12 months $150
CHILD
An individual under the age of 18.
Resident 6 months* $35 12 months $50
Non–Resident 6 months* $55 12 months $75
SENIOR
An individual over the age of 65.
Resident 6 months* $55 12 months $75
Non–Resident 6 months* $75 12 months $100
STUDENT
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or
graduate program, and must present a valid student ID
at the time of registration.
Resident 6 months* $55 12 months $75
Non–Resident 6 months* $75 12 months $100
* At the time of expiration, 6 month memberships cannot be
extended into 12 month memberships (i.e. paying the difference to
extend the membership another 6 months). Memberships can only
be renewed for a full 6 or 12 month fee.
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
Community Center at Pelican Community Park
Membership and Program Registration
GUEST POLICIES MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS AND INFORMATION
A member may bring a guest to the Community Twelve and six month memberships to the
Center to use the Phyllis and Raanan Katz Sports Community Center at Pelican Community Park SUMMER
Center (gymnasium) only (not the computer lab or ofer many advantages, including: CAMP 2020
ftness center) according to the following rules: ❏ Priority registration in most programs, Ages 5–14
❏ Te guest must check in with the front ofce, athletic leagues and lessons held at the
present photo ID and sign a waiver. Community Center.
❏ A member may bring only one guest per visit. ❏ Discounts of up to 30% on most programs,
❏ Te guest will be charged a $5 fee per visit. athletic leagues and lessons held at the
RESIDENCE QUALIFICATION Community Center.
In order to receive the resident rate, you must obtain a ❏ Free drop-in programs
valid City-issued Sunny Isles Beach Resident ID Card ❏ Use of the following when available:
prior to registering for a program/activity. A govern- ■ COMPUTER LAB: Open to all members;
ment-issued photo ID must be presented along with a no guests.
current deed/lease, accompanied by a letter from the ■ FITNESS CENTER: Open to members 18 years
condo/management ofce stating who resides in the unit, and older; no guests.
in addition to at least TWO of the following: ■ GYMNASIUM Phyllis & Raanan Katz Sports
❏ Utility bill, i.e. electric, phone, or cable: within Center: Open to all members. For avail-
last three months ability, check with the Community Center This summer enroll
❏ Current car registration and insurance offce. Children ages 13 and under
your child in their
❏ Credit/debit card statement: within last three months must be enrolled in a supervised
choice of a general
All documents must be valid and include the residen- program unless under the supervision
tial address used on the registration form. of an adult. camp, sports camp
or specialty camp.
Program Registration To see the variety
Select recreation programs are available for Fees for programs held at Pelican Community of camps offered
registration online at activities.sibf.net. Park, except for the after school program, are for summer fun and
★ These programs are marked with a gold based on membership prices. At all other loca-
how to register, visit
star on pages 30 to 35. Patrons can also use this tions, fees are based on residency. Registration
site to view additional details regarding class for spring activities, other than the after school activities.sibf.net!
schedules, program content, instructors and pro- program, for members/residents begins on Registration begins
gram availability. February 3 and February 18 for non-members/
To register online during the priority registra- non-residents. on March 14 for
tion period and to receive the resident discount, Registration for all programs, classes and activi- Residents and
you will need login credentials and a valid City- ties offered by CCS may also be processed at Pel-
March 28 for
issued SIB Resident ID Card. Call 305.792.1706 ican Community Park or the Government Center.
to get your login credentials today. Payment is accepted in cash, credit card, or check. Non-Residents.
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The City offers a variety of youth
recreational and athletic programs,
which promote a healthy lifestyle
and enrich the lives of our youth.
Here you will fnd just some of our
featured spring youth activities.
For the entire list of programs and
to register, please visit our website:
activities.sibf.net.
Spring Break Camp ★
Open to ages 5–14 • March 23–27
Join us for field trips, arts & crafts, games, and
fun during this break from school.
Spring Break Soccer Camp ★
Open to ages 6–14 • March 23–27
This camp at Senator Gwen Margolis Park will
encourage players to refine their game skills
while having fun during the school break.
Spring Break Volleyball Camp ★
Cultural & Community Services Information 305.792.1706 Open to ages 8–14 • March 23–27
Take a break from studying and practice game
Registration dates for programs: Resident/Member, February 3, and
play strategies with qualified instructors and
Non-Resident/Non-Member, February 18.
other volleyball enthusiasts at Pelican Commu-
★ Programs marked with a gold star include the option to register
nity Park.
online; see page 29 for more details. Residents MUST obtain a valid City-
issued SIB Resident ID Card to register during priority period or to receive Art ★
the resident discount. The City may cancel courses prior to the first class if Open to ages 5–12
enrollment is insufficient. After classes begin, there are no refunds. Instructional art program from Trazos Art
*There will be no programs April 11 and May 25. Academy where students learn to work in
various mediums throughout the session. Two
session are offered by age on Saturdays.
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Basketball Academy ★ Music Together ★
Open to ages 8–15 Open to ages 1-5
Participants will focus on fundamental skill This research-based curriculum not only devel-
development and physical activity. ops music skills, but also creativity, confidence
and in addition supports social, emotional,
Cheer & Dance cognitive, and physical development.
Open to ages 6–12
Options available to participate in recre- Piano ★
ational, advanced, or tumbling. Please check Open to ages 6–12
activities.sibfl.net for details on prerequisites. With two course options per week, beginners
and advanced musicians get a firm foundation
Chess ★ to advance their musical skills and knowledge.
Open to youth at beginner and intermediate Students must bring their own keyboard.
levels; open to all ages for drop-in game play.
ScholarSTEM ★
Club Sports ★ Open to students in grades 2–8
Open to grades 5–8 Tumbling: Advanced
These technology courses are designed to
Students play games such as flag football, be practical, project-based, and engaging for & Intermediate ★
soccer, battleball and more. The ongoing free students. Open to ages 6–14
program takes places Monday–Thursday. Participants will work on technical cheerlead-
SIB Select Soccer ing and gymnastic skills.
Dance: Hip Hop ★ Open to ages 7–12
Open to ages 5–12
This competitive soccer program runs the Volleyball: Recreational League ★
If your child is interested in learning moves of duration of the school year. Tryouts required Open to ages 11–15
this popular dance style, be sure to sign them in May for enrollment in fall. Contact Athletics Players will practice their volleyball skills and
up; it’s great exercise too! Division at 305.792.1799 for information. participate in our volleyball league. Games are
held on Saturdays.
Gymnastics ★ Soccer ★
Open to ages 5–10
Open to ages 3–14
Students benefit from increased physical Players can continue to develop their skills
activity, improving strength, flexibility and during the SEAS Recreational league or enroll The complete spring
coordination while learning basic artistic in Instructional Soccer. Plus, there is Pee Wee
gymnastic skills. Soccer on Saturdays for players just starting
lineup of youth
Karate ★ out!
activities is now
Open to ages 5+
Soccer: Girls ★
Group assignments based on skill level as de- Open to ages 6–12
available online at
termined by instructor. Learn this martial art
Participants will practice their soccer skills
with our longtime, popular instructor; uniform activities.sibf.net.
while competing in games. Enrollment open
is available for purchase from instructor at
to girls only.
additional cost.
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