Conny Jo
Nov 6, 2026
NOVEMBER 06, 2026✦WEEKLY EDITION✦ ISSUE # 1 |
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA The Weekly Horizon High-rises, hot spots, and coastal living YOUR WEEKLY SUNNY ISLES EDITION |
YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, YOUR WEEK
👋 Hey, Sunny Isles! Here's what's happening.
Hello, neighbors! This week's issue is about the little things that make life along Collins Avenue feel connected—and the bigger city decisions worth following.
Three local stories to know: The Welcome Center at Gateway Center is ready to help visitors get oriented, Sunny Isles Beach is preparing for its November 11 Veterans Wall tribute, and the city's 2026–27 budget puts drainage, seawalls, and parks in focus.
Looking ahead to the weekend? We've rounded up a piano performance in Aventura, a family art workshop in North Miami, and a Sunday dining option right here in Sunny Isles. Keep scrolling for the details. 🌴 |
🧠 THINK YOU KNOW SUNNY ISLES? Sunny Isles Beach sits between the Atlantic Ocean and which waterway? 👇 Answer at the bottom. |
🗓️ Your Weekend, in 10 Seconds 🎹 Saturday night: Hear TIMELESS HARMONIES at the Aventura Arts & Cultural Center on November 7 at 8 p.m.
🎨 Saturday afternoon: Make something together at MOCA miniMakers: Figure Drawing in North Miami, scheduled for November 7 at 2 p.m.
🦪 Sunday nearby: Consider Porterhouse's advertised oysters-and-live-music offering in Sunny Isles Beach; confirm the music time and reservation details before you go.
Before you head out: Find the organizer links, locations and available pricing in the Local Events section below. Times and availability can change. |
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🌴☀️ Sunny Isles Beach is keeping things warm November 5–11, with temperatures in the low 80s, plenty of sunshine, and a chance of passing showers! 🌊🌦️ Perfect for beach days and outdoor adventures—just keep an umbrella handy! |
🎥🌴 Sunny Isles Beach, Up Close! Take a virtual stroll through our beautiful coastal community! From the oceanfront scenery to the neighborhood's distinctive character, this 4K walking tour offers a relaxing look at the place we call home. ☀️🌊 |
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Planning a visit to Sunny Isles Beach? The city's Welcome Center at Gateway Center, 151 Sunny Isles Boulevard, offers a local starting point for questions about dining, shopping, beach access and activities.
The official Welcome Center page lists hours of Wednesday through Sunday, 1–6 p.m., with Monday and Tuesday closures. Visitors can call 305-792-1766 or email welcome@sibfl.net to check details before arriving.
The Welcome Center sits within Gateway Center, but its visitor-desk hours differ from broader facility schedules. Some resident activities also have separate participation requirements. Read More... |
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MG | Maria G. · 1 day ago The different hours for Gateway Center and the Welcome Center are worth pointing out. I would have assumed they were the same.
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Sunny Isles Beach will honor local veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The city's official event page schedules a Veterans Day ceremony at Heritage Park, 19200 Collins Avenue, from 9–11 a.m.
The ceremony begins at 9 a.m. and includes the unveiling of new names on the Veterans Wall. Light refreshments will follow. Admission and event parking are free, and registration is appreciated but not required.
Families interested in adding a veteran's name in a future year can review the official nomination process. The city requires proof of honorable discharge and Sunny Isles Beach residency, with nominations due before September 1 for that year's ceremony. Read More... |
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EB | Ellen Brooks · 1 day ago I’m glad registration isn’t required. I do wonder if starting at 9 makes it hard for working neighbors to come, even for part of the ceremon…
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Sunny Isles Beach’s 2026–27 budget sets out the city’s priorities for drainage, coastal protection, parks, bridges and public safety.
The city says it reduced its municipal operating tax rate to 1.6514 mills per $1,000 of assessed value.
Its five-year capital program prioritizes Central Island Drainage and the Bella Vista Bay Park seawall, while also committing to Atlantic Isles Bridge rehabilitation, citywide security, sign replacements and Town Center Park renovations.
For residents, the budget shows what the city intends to tackle, not a guarantee that every project has a final design, construction date or price. Read More... |
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KI | kim_87 · 1 day ago I'm less convinced about citywide security being grouped with the bridge and drainage work. What does that money actually pay for, and how w…
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☝️🤓Interesting Fact |
A narrow slice of land: Sunny Isles Beach sits on a barrier island, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Intracoastal Waterway on the other. |
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TIMELESS HARMONIES: Celebrating 40 Years of Making Music |
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🎹 A nearby night of classical music: Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion celebrates 40 years with a world premiere by composer Adam Schoenberg, pianists Glen Inanga and Rebeca Omordia, the Amernet String Quartet and guest bassist Paola Garcia. |
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MOCA miniMakers: Figure Drawing |
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🎨 A creative family outing close to Sunny Isles: children explore gesture, movement and storytelling through drawing, color and collage, inspired by the art of Geoffrey Holder. |
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Sunday Oysters & Live Music at Porterhouse |
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🦪 Keep Sunday local with Porterhouse's advertised November oysters-and-wine special and Sunday live-music lineup. |
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💬 Quote Of The Day |
“In Sunny Isles, the horizon has two signatures: the ocean’s blue and the skyline’s silver.” |
✨ Meet Your Local Expert SUNNY ISLES BEACH PEOPLE · LOCAL KNOW-HOW
Photo: City of Sunny Isles Beach (official portrait)
Jeniffer Viscarra: Eight Years of Listening and Local Leadership
Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Jeniffer Viscarra has spent eight years serving residents as Seat 4 commissioner. Before winning election in 2018, she chaired the City Advisory Committee, helping connect neighbors with local government.
Why this matters: Her experience offers a window into how resident ideas can become city programs- and why neighborhood voices matter in shaping Sunny Isles Beach.
City office contact: 305-792-1750 · seat4@sibfl.net
Read Viscarra's city reflection →
Editorial profile based on City of Sunny Isles Beach sources; not an interview or political endorsement. Published November 6, 2026. |
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Meet Milo, a 12-year-old Beagle mix listed with the Humane Society of Greater Miami. His pet profile describes an affectionate, cuddly dog who enjoys stuffed toys, gentle walks and spending time with people.
Low activity level does not mean a senior dog needs no walks, enrichment or attention. A patient household with a realistic care plan may want to learn more about Milo's individual needs and what shelter staff have observed.
To take the next step, check Milo's live listing and note pet ID 61631215. Review the Humane Society's adoption information for visiting arrangements, paperwork and current fees, then contact the shelter before traveling. Read More... |
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🍢 Baku Cafe brings Azerbaijani-inspired Mediterranean flavors to Collins Avenue, with flame-grilled kebabs, seafood, mezze, breakfast and a lively dining room. Free guest parking; reservations available. |
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🍝 LUNA offers Chalav Yisrael kosher dairy dining with Mediterranean and Italian favorites, including pasta, pizza, fish, sushi and breakfast. Check its split Friday and Saturday hours before visiting. |
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☕ Lovebirds Café is a casual coffee shop and marketplace at The Sunny, serving La Colombe coffee, pastries, breakfast options and grab-and-go snacks alongside local finds. Phone is the hotel's published main number. |
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📸 Photo of the Week |
 Sunny Isles Beach coastline viewed from Haulover Beach. Photo: RustyClark / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0); taken December 2013. |
🌊 Where the Atlantic meets the skyline: Gentle surf rolls onto the sand as Sunny Isles Beach's oceanfront towers rise in the distance. This view from neighboring Haulover Beach captures the coastline that makes our corner of South Florida so recognizable.
📍 Location: View toward Sunny Isles Beach from Haulover Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
📷 Photo credit: RustyClark / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Original photo. |
SUNNY ISLES / WEEKLY 💬 For Your Group Chat Who gets to pick the weekend plan?
Copy this into your chat: “Saturday: live piano in Aventura 🎹 or a creative afternoon at MOCA 🎨? Sunday: oysters and music in Sunny Isles 🦪? Vote now—I'll check the event details.”
Bonus conversation starter: Did you know the new Welcome Center at Gateway Center has its own visitor-desk hours? Handy for friends coming into town. |
SUNNY ISLES / WEEKLY 🌿 Mindful Minute LET THE SHORELINE SET THE PACE.
Between plans, errands and Collins Avenue traffic, give yourself a few quiet minutes. Take a comfortable walk near the beach or sit somewhere shaded and notice the breeze, the sound of the water and the changing light over the ocean.
Try this: Put your phone away for five minutes. Relax your shoulders, take a few natural breaths and name three things you can see, two you can hear and one you can feel.
🌱 Tiny takeaway: You don't need a packed schedule to enjoy a beautiful Sunny Isles weekend. |
SUNNY ISLES / WEEKLY ✨ The Beauty Drop YOUR COASTAL WEEKEND SKIN-CARE CHECK.
Whether you're heading to the beach, browsing the neighborhood or dressing up for an evening out, Sunny Isles sunshine and sea breezes call for a simple routine—not a complicated one.
Before you go: Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher to exposed skin, and reapply about every two hours when outdoors or after swimming or sweating. See the American Academy of Dermatology's sunscreen guidance.
For your bag: Bring water, sunglasses, a hat, and a lip balm with SPF. A light moisturizer can help skin feel comfortable after a breezy beach walk.
✨ The takeaway: Sun protection is part of the Sunny Isles lifestyle, even when the beach isn't your main destination. |
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💛 Until next week, Sunny Isles!
From a new visitor resource at Gateway Center to the upcoming Veterans Wall tribute, this issue is a reminder that our coastal city is more than a postcard view. It's the neighbors, local businesses and community traditions that give Sunny Isles Beach its character.
If you enjoyed this edition, forward it to a friend or share it with your group chat. You might help someone discover a local restaurant, an art outing or a story worth following.
Have a neighborhood tip, an upcoming event or a Sunny Isles photo you'd love to see featured? We'd love to hear what matters to you.
See you next Friday! 🌊 |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: The Intracoastal Waterway |