A Powerful Tribute to Resilience and Reflection Published on November 04, 2024 Last month, the City of Sunny Isles Beach had the honor ofpartnering with Miami-based artist Luli Sulichin to presenttwo powerful and immersive art installations—SaltwaterTears and Caged Pacifiers. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Legislative Insights: What Happened and What We Can Expect Published on September 02, 2024 I strongly believe that helping people feel seen, included, andinformed contributes significantly to the strengthening of acommunity. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Hurricane Season: The Time to Get Ready is Now Published on July 05, 2024 According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2024 hurricane season (June 1 – November 30) promises above-normal activity in the Atlantic. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
April is Autism Acceptance Month Published on April 03, 2024 My first full time job after graduating college was with a private school as a special education teacher. It was in that role that I became more familiar with autism and grew to appreciate all the dedication that families pour into every victory, however small. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra Honored with 2024 Home Rule Hero Award Published on March 19, 2024 The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized City of Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra with a 2024 Home Rule Hero Award for her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2024 Legislative Session. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Expanding Our Civic Engagement Published on September 05, 2023 As many of you know, one of my main objectives is to improve civic engagement in Sunny Isles Beach. Civic engagement can be volunteering, being properly informed, attending an event, taking a city survey, or sharing a concern with your Commission. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session Published on May 11, 2023 The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized City of Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Jeniffer Viscarra with a 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for her hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Bad Bills are Risky Business Published on April 04, 2023 As you may be aware, the 2023 legislative session is underway. This is the period during which the Florida House and Senate introduce, debate, amend, and eventually pass legislation that can impact all of us. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Is Nothing Sacred? Published on November 02, 2022 At the Sunny Isles Beach February Commission Meeting, right after a particularly toxic campaign period, Rabbi Kaller delivered a moving invocation. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra
Budget Talk Published on October 10, 2022 One of the primary responsibilities for elected officials in any municipality is to adopt a responsible budget. Tagged as: , Elected Officials, Jeniffer Viscarra