Celebrating Our History, Embracing Our Future Published on June 01, 2026 If you've lived in Sunny Isles Beach long enough, or even if you've just heard the stories, you know this city didn't always look the way it does today Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Larisa Svechin
Opening Doors to Higher Education Through Community Outreach Published on June 01, 2026 At my recent Town Hall, guest speaker Veritza Kostovski from the TRIO Educational Opportunity Center shared valuable insights about college affordability. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
A Season of Connection in Sunny Isles Beach Published on May 01, 2026 Spring has been a wonderful time in Sunny Isles Beach, and I want to take a moment to reflect on what's made it so special. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Larisa Svechin
Where Words Find a Home: Poetry in the Park Returns Published on May 01, 2026 On the last Sunday of April, Sunny Isles Beach residents and friends gathered to celebrate National Poetry Month at our second annual Poetry in the Park event. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Cultivating Connection: The Journey of Our Residents’ Academy Published on April 02, 2026 At the May 2019 Commission meeting, I proposed the idea of a Residents’ Academy. At the time, Mayor Scholl encouraged me to work with staff to gauge public interest in such a program. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Inside the City’s Budget: Responsible Planning for Our Community Published on April 02, 2026 It is my great pleasure to share this special update on our City's Annual Budget Process, which is an exemplary example of the smart, responsible stewardship that keeps Sunny Isles Beach the vibrant, safe, and beautiful home we all love. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Larisa Svechin
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