City Developments and Community Events
The City of Sunny Isles Beach is celebrating the recent grand opening of the new Intracoastal Sports Park, a significant addition to the community’s recreational facilities. This new park 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 to 2027 fiscal year. The City Commission has approved a lower millage rate, maintaining its status as the municipality with the lowest property tax rate in Miami Dade County, a move aimed at providing financial relief to homeowners. The city’s innovative use of technology was also recognized, as it received the 2026 Florida Local Government Information Systems Association Technology Excellence Award. Residents should be aware of a lane and sidewalk closure at 172 Street and North Bay Road, which will be in effect through Friday, September 25, from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Looking ahead, the city has several community events scheduled, including Full Moon Yoga on the Beach on September 26 and a Senior Roundtable on September 30.
Real Estate and Construction Updates
The skyline of Sunny Isles Beach 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 vertical construction starting on its south tower following the foundation’s completion. These high end projects are supported by a strong local housing market. The median sale price of a home in the area over the last three months was reported at $680,000, which is an increase of 15.7% compared to the same period last year. Homes in Sunny Isles Beach are on the market for an average of 106 days.
Beach and Ocean Conditions
Beachgoers in Sunny Isles Beach can expect warm water temperatures around 84°F (29°C) today. The surf is relatively calm with wave heights around 0.7 feet. A green flag is flying, indicating low hazard conditions, however, there is a life threatening rip current warning in effect for the surf zone. Swimmers should exercise caution and be aware of their surroundings. In recent wildlife sightings, a large hammerhead shark was spotted swimming near the shore. Today’s low tide is at 2:01 PM, and the next high tide will be at 8:17 PM. The UV index is very high, peaking at 8.
Other Local News
The Florida Department of Transportation has a roadway improvement project underway on Collins Avenue from south of NE 163 Street to north of NE 178 Street, which is expected to last for approximately six more months. The city is also continuing its Collins and Harding Avenue Re alignment Project. In public safety news, the Sunny Isles Beach Police Department recently earned re accreditation from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, highlighting its commitment to high standards. The city has also begun issuing photo enforced parking citations by mail for violations at the public lot on 175 Terrace.
Weather Forecast
Today, September 25: Expect a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 86°F (30°C) and a low around 78°F (26°C). Winds will be from the north at around 7 mph. Tomorrow, September 26: Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high will be around 86°F (30°C) and the low near 77°F (25°C). Saturday, September 27: Mostly sunny conditions continue with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high is forecasted to be 85°F (29°C) with a low of 76°F (24°C). Sunday, September 28: The weather will be partly sunny with a chance of storms, and temperatures will range from a high of 85°F (29°C) to a low of 75°F (24°C).