July 20, 2019

ArtSouth "Mama Mia" Exhibit Tonight View the art of Puchi Noriega at her exhibit entitled "Mama Mia" presented by ArtSouth. Tonight, July 20th, 6:30-8:30. Perrine Community House at Palmetto Bay, 900 Perrine Avenue . FREE.

Farmer's Market Tomorrow Stroll through aisles of fresh produce and support our local growers every Sunday at 8:30 am. F ind us at the SE corner of Coral Reef Park, next to the Volleyball courts.

Freebee Starts Monday Followed by Ribbon-Cutting It's finally here! Service starts Monday. Two "green" gasless vehicles will be unveiled to take you anywhere within the Village. Download the ride freebee app, then join us at the Freebee ribbon cutting on Monday, July 22nd at 11 am, Palmetto Bay Park. See details below.

Yoga by the Bay Come stretch and relax by the bay with this calming Yoga class. All levels welcome. Please bring your own towel, mat and water bottle. Free! July 28th, August 4th and August 18th - 9:30 am.

Senior Game Day 55-plus? Join us for a lunch & learn lecture and plenty of fun games. Thursday, August 1st. Perrine Community House, 900 S. Perrine Ave., RSVP Required.

Caught in the Middle FREE 90-Minute Workshop for 5th graders transitioning into middle school. Students and parents invited to gain tools to help with the process. August 3rd, Perrine Community House, 900 SW 97th Ave. Please RSVP here with name of child and parent before July 31st.

Tri-City Senior Gameday Tournaments Seniors, your Village has teamed up with Cutler Bay and Pinecrest for board-game tournaments. On August 6th, free b reakfast & bingo in Cutler Bay. Then a mah jong tourney in Pinecrest on Wednesday, September 18th for just $10. RSVP required.

Responsible Gardening Lecture What grows well in our subtropical climate? Find out by taking our class, "Gardening in Zone 10." Saturday, August 17th at 9:30 am, Thalatta Estate. RSVP required.

Summer Camp If you wish to register your child(ren) for Palmetto Bay Camp, you will need to come in person to Coral Reef Elementary School located at 7955 S.W. 152nd Street, Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5:30 pm at the Camp Office.

Save the Date: Bridal Expo Planning a wedding, sweet sixteen, or an anniversary celebration? Then you won't want to miss out on this event! Join us for the Village’s 7th Annual Bridal Expo on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 5:00 pm, Thalatta Estate.

Download our Free IBUS App See where our Palmetto Bay to Metrorail Park & Ride buses are in real time. Simply download Palmetto Bay IBUS from your app store and you're all set. Like the IBUS shuttle itself, it's free. C'mon, get onboard!

Freebee Arrives in Palmetto Bay; Service and Ribbon Cutting Begins Monday

On Monday, July 22nd at 11 am, join us at Palmetto Bay Park as we welcome our first two "Freebees" to the Village. These are green gasless on-demand vehicles that pick you up and take you anywhere within Palmetto Bay, FREE! Starting Monday, July 22nd, service hours are Monday - Friday: 6:30am-10am / 3pm-7pm, Saturday: 1pm-10pm. Simply download "Ride Freebee" in yo ur app store, and summon Freebee to pick you up and deliver you to any point in the Village. If you don't use a smart phone, or you don't wish to dowload the app, you may call 305-397-5002. In September, in addition to the two existing vehicles, two "Freebee" shuttle buses will be added to take riders from Palmetto Bay Park to the Dadeland South Metro-rail station, Monday through Friday, mornings and evenings.

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Seniors Had a Ball at Marlins Park

In a joint initiative with Cutler Bay and Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay Seniors joined neighboring residents for a "Tri-City" outing to Marlins Park on Thursday, July 18th. The gang enjoyed transportation, game tickets and lunch, all free of charge. The best part? The Marlins beat San Diego 4-3.

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday

Hard to believe, but yes, in just a couple of weeks, Florida's sales tax holiday on school supplies takes effect. To see the complete list of what's exempt from August 2nd through 6th, click here.

Franjo Road Redevelopment Phase II Continues

Phase 2 of the Franjo Rd. reconstruction project is underway as of July 10th. It includes the closure of Franjo Rd. from SW 180th St to US 1 for a period of 100 days or until October 16, 2019. Unlike phase 1 - NO BUSINESSES ARE AFFECTED IN TERMS OF ACCESS.

Going Away on Vacation? One of the services available to you as a Palmetto Bay resident, is a "watch order" for your home while you are away. Simply call the Palmetto Bay Policing Unit at 305-278-4000, and after answering a few questions, you will have peace of mind knowing police will pass by your home daily to help ensure its security.

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This Weekend

JULY 20

6:30 pm Palmetto Bay/ArtSouth Art Exhibit featuring the artwork of Puchi Noriega, Perrine Community House

JULY 21

8:30 Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park

Next Week

JULY 22

11:00 am Freebee launch Palmetto Bay Park

JULY 25

2 pm Senior Programming, Knitting, Perrine Community House

Coming Soon

JULY 28

8:30 Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park 9:30 Yoga by the Bay, Thalatta Estate

JULY 29

5 pm Tree Advisory Board, Village Hall 6:30 Budget Workshop, Village Hall 8 pm Special Council Meeting, Village Hall

JULY 30

5 pm Neighborhood Protection Committee, Village Hall 7 pm Local Planning Agency Meeting/Public Hearing for the Proposed Amendment to the Village Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map & Zoning Map, Village Hall

JULY 31

7 pm Parks & Rec. and Community and Committee Mtg, Village Hall

Next Month

AUG 1

11 am Senior Game Day, Perrine House at Palmetto Bay

AUG 2

10:30 am Senior Programming - Floral Arrangement, Perrine Community House

AUG 4

8:30 am Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park 9:30 am Yoga by the Bay, Thalatta Estate

AUG 5

9 am Education Advisory Board, Village Hall

AUG 11

8:30 am Palmetto Bay Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park

AUG 16

2 pm Senior Programming - Floral Arrangement, Perrine Community House

AUG 18

8:30 Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park 9:30 Yoga by the Bay, Thalatta Estate

AUG 22

Senior Programming - Knitting Class Perrine Community House

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