During the December 8, 2021 City Commission meeting, a referral to the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee to discuss the resolution of the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Board to commemorate Dr. Morris Sunshine by naming the recently installed non-motorized vessel floating dock at Maurice Gibb Park in his honor, was passed.

On November 9, 2021, the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Board proposed a resolution naming the recently installed non-motorized vessel floating dock at Maurice Gibb Park in honor of Dr. Morris Sunshine.

Dr. Morris Sunshine passed away at the age of 97 on September of 2021. He served as a board member or Chairman for the Marine and Waterfront Protection Authority Board for over thirty years. He served our Country during World War II and was committed to the betterment of the City of Miami Beach.

Dr. Morris Sunshine was a driving force behind the effort to establish a floating dock at Maurice Gibb Park. The floating dock is now open to all residents and visitors.