Sunny Isles Beach Residents' Academy Returns Published on February 02, 2026 I am happy to announce that the SIB Residents’ Academy is back! Over the course of seven weekly sessions, starting on Wednesday, February 4, and running through March 18, participants will interact with our guest speakers and learn about the city’s different departments, operations, elections, and more. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
State of the City 2026 Published on January 27, 2026 It is my honor to deliver our State of the City address, as required by our City Charter. As we enter our 29th year, I would like to reflect on the accomplishments of 2025 and look ahead to the progress we look to make in 2026. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Larisa Svechin
Florida’s Property Tax Amendments: What 2026 Holds and Why It Matters Published on January 02, 2026 First and foremost, I hope the New Year finds all Sunny Isles Beach residents well. We have a lot to talk about in 2026, starting with the new legislative session, which begins January 13 and ends 60 days later on March 13. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Shining Bright as One Community Published on December 01, 2025 As we enter the festive season, I want to extend warm holiday wishes to everyone in Sunny Isles Beach. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
A Season of Light, Faith, and Community Published on December 01, 2025 As the celebrations of Chanukah and Christmas draw near, I extend my warmest wishes to all who observe these meaningful holidays. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Larisa Svechin
Celebrating Progress, Gratitude, and Community in Sunny Isles Beach Published on November 03, 2025 November is a month that embodies gratitude, and here in Sunny Isles Beach, we have so much to be thankful for Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
The Pitfalls of Partisanship Published on November 03, 2025 Today’s political environment is increasingly defined by partisanship. Issues that once invited thoughtful debate are now often viewed through the strict lens of party lines, leaving little room for compromise or differing perspectives. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Alex Lama
A Season of Gratitude and Unity in Sunny Isles Beach Published on November 03, 2025 As we gather for Thanksgiving, my heart is filled with gratitude for our vibrant, diverse community that makes Sunny Isles Beach truly exceptional. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Larisa Svechin
Who Pays the Price? Unpacking FL’s Property Tax Rollback Proposals Published on October 01, 2025 At our September 3, 2025 budget meeting I expressed my concerns about making budget decisions without data, especially given the state legislature’s talk about eliminating or severely cutting property taxes in the next legislative session. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Committed to Transparency: Your Voice in City Government Published on September 02, 2025 As your mayor, I want to reaffirm our commitment to transparency and open communication in everything we do. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Larisa Svechin