March 27, 2021

YOUR VILLAGE AT WORK
A weekly publication by the Village of Palmetto Bay
In The News...
COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Florida will open the COVID-19 vaccine to people 40 years and older starting on Monday, March 29th and then expand it to all adults on April 5th.

By April 5th, everyone 18 and up will be eligible to receive a vaccine in Florida with 70% of the state’s over-65 population having gotten the shot, DeSantis said. Floridians can pre-register by clicking below. Pharmacies at Publix, Winn-Dixie, CVS, Sam’s Club, Walgreens and Walmart are also now offering the vaccine. For more information, please call the Miami-Dade County Helpline at 833-540-2065.

Did you know COVID-19 vaccines are free for everyone? The U.S. government is providing vaccines free of charge to all people living in the United States, regardless of their immigration or health insurance status. Get a COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available to you.
Financial Assistance Available

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that for those who lost someone due to COVID-19, they will start providing financial assistance in April for funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.

To be eligible:
  • The death must have happened in the U.S.
  • The death certificate must indicate the reason was due to COVID-19.
  • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen but the deceased person does not.
M-DCPS News
MDCPS Wants to Hear From You!

Attention M-DCPS family! All Miami-Dade County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Recess from March 29 – April 2, 2021.

Spring Break is the perfect opportunity to complete the community survey.

M-DCPS want to hear from YOU! Share with them your feedback on the Miami-Dade County Public Schools experience and help them plan for the future of our schools by completing their community survey at M-DCPS Listens

Schools will reopen on Monday, April 5th. Meal Distribution - CLOSED
District 9 School Board Member Launches Office Hours at Village Hall
Starting April 8th, School Board Member Luisa Santos will be at the Palmetto Bay Village Hall to meet with constituents. School Board Member Santos will offer appointments from 9 am to noon at Village Hall the 2nd Thursday of every month. The initiative aims to be more accessible to the community. For more information about the services offered, click here.
 
In-person appointments, phone calls, as well as virtual meetings in Palmetto Bay can be scheduled by clicking the link below and scrolling down to "School Board". 

Visitors must adhere to Florida Department of Health and CDC guidelines, including having their temperature checked at the entrance, wearing facial masks and observing social distancing.  
PB Ranked TOP 10 Places To Live In Miami
We're on Top!

Well there you have it...Palmetto Bay was ranked as one of the TOP ten places to live in Miami, according to Niche. The study also reports that Palmetto Bay is the best neighborhood for families!!

Click here to see how the rest of the cities ranked.
Upcoming Events
Miami-Dade Police South District Station's Bike Rodeo!

Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids? Race on over on Monday, March 29th from 11 am - 2 pm to the Miami Dade Police South District Station for a Bike Rodeo.

Don't forget to bring your bicycle, helmet and mask. There will be additional activities for children 5-16 years old.
Mark Your Calendars
Public Workshop
The Village of Palmetto Bay’s Public Works Department is in the process of conducting a feasibility study for non-motorized pathways along primary east-west corridors, between the South Dade Transitway and Old Cutler Road. The Village, along with their planning consultant MARLIN Engineering, will be holding a virtual public workshop to gather input regarding the project on Tuesday, April 6th at 7 pm.

More details to come...
Drive-in Movie Night
Purchase your tickets now for the family-friendly Drive-in Movie Night featuring, "The Goonies"

Click the link below to buy your tickets online and mark your calendars for Friday, April 16, 2021.

6:30 pm- Music & Trivia Game
8:15 pm- Feature Movie Starts!

Location: Palmetto Bay Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Event Calendar


Click here to see our programs and events list for the month of March.
Public Meeting Calendar
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