MESSAGE FROM THE TOWN MANAGER
Coastal Issues Committee
GAZETTE
The Town Commission appointed a new committee to advance stewardship of the beach for Surfside residents, visitors and future generations, while addressing beach management topics, including beach concessions, beach nourishment and strategies to adapt to sea level rise and climate change. Although the first item to be addressed by this committee is the management of beach chairs, it is probably a simple issue when compared to the challenges that sea level rise presents to an island, whose highest point is eight feet above sea level. The work of this committee is not limited to the relationship of the ocean to our beach; it also includes the intercoastal and its relationship to the abutting properties, both privately owned and the public spaces along the waterfront. Personally, I look forward to working with the committee to bring to the Town Commission cutting edge ideas that will serve as guidelines to other coastal communities in Florida. I will quote something stated recently in the news: “Think small and limit your dreams.” We have an opportunity to think big. - Guillermo Olmedillo, Town Manager
Kids Ride Waves of Fun at Surfside Surf Camp Summer vacation came to an end on a huge high note for dozens of youngsters who attended Surfside Parks & Recreation’s fourth annual surf camp for children with autism and related social challenges. Surfside teamed with Pediatric Psychology Associates and local surf instructor Walter Javier to host the popular two-week summer surf camp. The event continues to grow with new participants and many who return from previous camps. Though many of the campers were new to water sports, most were standing on the surfboard after a few lessons. The goal of the camp is to provide a fun experience while introducing children to the ocean.
SEPTEMBER 2015 Campers, volunteers and parents at the 2015 Surf Camp.
Surfside Gazette • AUGUST 2015
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