Official City News and Events
The City of Sunny Isles Beach continues to offer a variety of community engagements and important updates for its residents. Tonight, families can enjoy an outdoor screening of “Zootopia 2” as part of the Family Movie Night series. [11] The city is also proudly participating in the America 250 celebration, commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary with patriotic displays. [11, 15] Artists in the community are encouraged to participate in the 4th Annual Sunny Spaces Art Contest, an initiative to showcase local talent. [19] Residents should be aware of ongoing and upcoming traffic disruptions. A lane and sidewalk closure is scheduled northbound at 18401 Collins Avenue from July 13 to July 16, and another on North Bay Road from July 13 to July 24. [3] These are part of the city’s continuous efforts to improve infrastructure.
Real Estate and Construction Updates
The skyline of Sunny Isles Beach is in a constant state of evolution with several high profile projects underway. Construction is visibly progressing on the ultra luxurious Bentley Residences, which will feature a unique car elevator, and the dual tower St. Regis Residences. [8, 29] Adding to the city’s vertical growth, a new 62 story condominium tower has been approved for 19051 Collins Avenue, which is set to become the tallest building in the area upon completion. [8] The real estate market is showing signs of a shift, with reports indicating an increase in property inventory and longer times on the market, potentially creating more opportunities for buyers. [38] However, the luxury sector remains strong, as evidenced by a recent sale of a condo at the Estates at Acqualina South Tower for a significant $11.4 million. [36]
Beach and Ocean Conditions
Beachgoers in Sunny Isles Beach can expect warm and generally calm conditions. The air temperature is around 91°F (33°C) with the water temperature at a pleasant 85°F (29°C). [3] A green flag indicates calm surf, making it suitable for swimming, though a purple flag is also flying to warn swimmers of the presence of jellyfish. [3, 15] Winds are coming from the southeast at approximately 10 miles per hour. [3] The surf is minimal, with wave heights not expected to exceed one to two feet. [5] Today’s tides include a low tide at 8:53 AM and a high tide at 3:22 PM. [3]
Thefts at Local Resort Lead to Arrests
A series of unrelated thefts at the Trump International Beach Resort have resulted in the arrests of two employees this past week. In one incident, a housekeeper was arrested on Saturday accused of stealing $6,500 in cash from a guest’s room while they were attending a soccer match. [7] According to police reports, surveillance footage and keycard access logs showed the employee entering the room despite not being assigned to service it. [7] In a separate case, another housekeeper was arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing a guest’s suitcase from their room. [22] The suitcase was later recovered and returned to the owner. [22] These incidents have raised concerns about security at the prominent oceanfront resort.
Weather Forecast
The forecast for Sunny Isles Beach promises warm summer weather for the next few days. Today, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 93°F (34°C) and a low around 82°F (28°C). [20] Winds will be from the southeast at around 5 to 10 miles per hour. Friday will see a greater chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms, with a high of approximately 92°F (33°C) and a low of 82°F (28°C). [20] The weekend forecast continues the warm trend. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 92°F (33°C) and a low of 82°F (28°C), with a slight chance of showers. [20] Sunday is expected to be mostly dry and warm with temperatures reaching up to 30°C (86°F). [4]