City Commission to Review Agenda in Public Workshop
The City of Sunny Isles Beach has a City Commission Workshop scheduled for today, August 18, 2026, for an agenda review. This public meeting will take place at the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center. This workshop follows recent city initiatives focused on public safety and community preparedness. The city has been emphasizing back to school safety reminders for drivers and pedestrians. The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department is also participating in a state wide program to reduce traffic related injuries. A new ordinance restricting the use of electric bicycles to individuals aged 16 and older is also a recent development to enhance safety. The proposed fiscal year 2026/2027 budget is nearing completion, with a stated focus on investing in public safety and the city’s future.
Real Estate Market Sees New Towers and Shifting Dynamics
The Sunny Isles Beach real estate market continues to be a hot topic, with significant new developments on the horizon. Several ultra luxury condominium towers are set to change the city’s skyline, including the St. Regis Residences and the Bentley Residences. The Bentley Residences is slated to become the city’s new tallest building upon completion. The City Commission also recently approved a 62 story oceanfront condominium tower that will replace an older building. In other construction news, the area around the Newport Fishing Pier has seen the opening of The Sunny, a new hotel with six new food and beverage outlets, following the removal of construction fencing. The real estate market itself is experiencing a split, with a difference between the resale and pre construction markets. The resale market for luxury condos has seen longer days on market compared to other Miami submarkets, while the pre construction market is driven by the scarcity of oceanfront parcels.
Pleasant Conditions for Beachgoers
Beach conditions in Sunny Isles Beach are favorable for swimming and other water activities today. The surf is calm, with wave heights not expected to exceed one meter. Green flags are flying, indicating safe water conditions. The water temperature is a warm 86°F (30°C). High tides for today are at 6:11 AM and 6:38 PM, with a low tide at 12:30 PM. A heat advisory is in effect, and the UV index is very high at 10, so beachgoers should take necessary precautions.
Mother Arrested for Child Neglect at Local Park
In local crime news, a woman was arrested over the weekend after allegedly leaving her 6 year old son alone at Town Center Park for nearly an hour on Saturday evening. According to the arrest report, the boy approached a witness and said his mother had left him, he was scared, and had not eaten since breakfast. The mother, Elena Sexton, 41, of Corpus Christi, Texas, reportedly told officers she had left the boy to get food with a friend. She was arrested on a charge of child neglect without great bodily harm and was being held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. The Florida Department of Children and Families was notified of the incident.
Weather Forecast: Hot and Sunny with a Chance of Afternoon Storms
The weather in Sunny Isles Beach will be hot and sunny today, with a high temperature of around 97°F (36°C) and a low of 80°F (27°C). Winds will be from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph, becoming south at 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday will be sunny and hot again, with a high of 95°F (35°C) and a low of 82°F (28°C), with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Thursday’s forecast calls for a high of 93°F (34°C) and a low of 81°F (27°C), with a 50 percent chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. On Friday, expect a high of 92°F (33°C) and a low of 81°F (27°C) with a 40 percent chance of afternoon storms.