City Celebrates New Park and Fiscal Responsibility
The City of Sunny Isles Beach is proudly celebrating the recent grand opening of the new Intracoastal Sports Park. This significant addition to the community’s recreational facilities underscores the city’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its residents. In other civic news, the city has published its budget message for the 2026 2027 fiscal year. The City Commission approved a lower millage rate, maintaining its status as the municipality with the lowest property tax rate in Miami Dade County. This decision aims to provide financial relief to residents while prioritizing core expenditures and public safety. The city’s innovative use of technology was also recognized, as it received the 2026 Florida Local Government Information Systems Association Technology Excellence Award. Community events remain a focus, with activities like Full Moon Yoga on the beach fostering community engagement.
Real Estate and Construction Updates
The Sunny Isles Beach skyline continues its dramatic transformation with significant progress on several ultra luxury condominium projects. Construction of the 62 story Bentley Residences is visibly advancing, promising to become a new city landmark. The St. Regis Residences has also reached a major milestone, with foundation work now complete for its south tower. Vertical construction on the first of two towers is expected to begin later this year. While the ultra luxury market shows strength, the broader real estate market presents a more complex picture. A reported 54.5 percent drop in the median sale price is considered a statistical distortion caused by a flood of distressed legacy inventory. The market for older buildings is a buyer’s market, with approximately 22 months of supply. The median listing price for homes is approximately $749,000, and homes are spending an average of 109 days on the market.
Beach and Ocean Conditions
Beachgoers should exercise extreme caution as a high rip current risk is in effect for Sunny Isles Beach. Red flags are flying from lifeguard towers, indicating hazardous conditions. Life threatening rip currents are likely and can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Swimmers are advised to heed all warnings from ocean rescue personnel. The water temperature is a warm 84 degrees Fahrenheit (29°C). The surf is relatively small, with wave heights around one to two feet. Despite the calm appearance of the waves, the underlying rip currents pose a significant danger.
Other Important Local News
Residents and visitors should be aware of potential for localized flooding due to King Tides, which have been affecting streets in South Florida. This is a seasonal occurrence that can impact low lying areas. Additionally, the Florida Department of Transportation has a roadway improvement project underway along Collins Avenue, which may cause some traffic delays. The project is expected to improve the city’s main thoroughfare. The city continues to utilize its Drone as First Responder program, a technological advancement in public safety making it the first law enforcement agency in Florida to fully implement such a system. The program aims to provide critical information to officers before they arrive on a scene.
Weather Forecast
The forecast for Sunny Isles Beach calls for a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the next few days. Today, September 28th, will be partly sunny with a high near 86°F (30°C) and a low around 76°F (24°C). Winds will be light, coming from the west at around 3 mph. Tomorrow, September 29th, expect partly sunny skies with an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high will be around 86°F (30°C) with a low of 78°F (26°C). Wednesday, September 30th, will see a greater likelihood of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 86°F (30°C) and a low of 79°F (26°C). Thursday, October 1st, the pattern continues with a chance of storms and a high temperature around 84°F (29°C) and a low near 79°F (26°C).