Together We Can Make Palmetto Bay An Even Better Place To Live, Work, Learn And Play!

October 12, 2021

This weekend, the Village was joined by our Art in Public Places Committee and Artist Xavier Cortada to dedicate the artwork, Flower Force, at 82nd Avenue and 168th street. What made this event so unique? Well, you did of course! We had a beautiful showing of community at both the dedication and the after event at the new gazebo at Coral Reef Park.
Flower Force is a participatory eco-art project designed to mobilize individuals to return space to nature in our societies by planting native wildflowers in their yards. Their actions create islands of natural habitats for local fauna and beautify their homes and neighborhoods. Click here to view photos and video of the event.

Over the next week, there are scheduled public meetings to discuss extremely important issues that may impact your quality of life and require your input. Thank you to those who have already reached out to discuss issues that are important to them. Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13th, the Manager is hosting a public workshop to discuss the 87th Avenue Bridge Interlocal agreement that was discussed during our Special Council Meeting on September 23rd. Click here for that video. At that meeting, the Council directed the Manager and Attorney to look at several other possible protections for the residential streets. There are several ways you can participate: in person, virtually, or by comment form. The meeting begins at 7 pm. Click here to learn how you can participate.

Please save the date for our Zoning Hearing scheduled on October 18th. While there are many items on the agenda, one in particular has been the subject of many emails and Council discussions since 2008, Palmetto Bay Village Center. On September 30th, the applicant Palmetto Bay Village Center, held a mandatory Community Meeting to discuss the application they will present to the Village in October. This will be a very important meeting. You can click here for the zoning history of this property located on Old Cutler Road and 184th street. I encourage you to take a look at the agenda and the presentation. The application will be presented to the Council on the October 18th for 480 units. The full agenda can be found here. You can also access the Application here.

Lastly, today we received our first registrant for the First Annual Mayor's Citizens Academy! This is a 10-week interactive program that will give residents and business owners the opportunity to learn about the Village's governmental process. The program is designed to familiarize residents with government services, functions and activities while enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with Village staff members. Click here for the registration form or additional information and/or inquiries, please contact Missy Arocha, Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234, or via email to: clerk@palmettobay-fl.gov.

As always, I am here to answer questions or lend a helping hand. I can also be reached at kcunningham@palmettobay-fl.gov or at 305-799-0695.  Together we are making Palmetto Bay a better place to live, work, learn, and play. 

Warm regards,
Would you like to start or grow your business? Then we have the perfect lunch and learn business session for you! Proud of this partnership between the Village of Palmetto Bay, Florida First Capital Finance Corporation, TD Bank, ChamberSouth, and the Palmetto Bay Business Association. Don't miss this limited-capacity event! Click the box below to REGISTER and pre-pay to reserve your seat. Pre-registration is required. Online registration closes on October 20, 2021.
Street By Street App is here!

Palmetto Bay, we have some exciting news!

We've officially launched our Street By Street app. This is our latest innovative tool which will assist residents on requesting services, receiving notifications and alerts.

By downloading the Palmetto Bay Street By Street app, you will be able to view upcoming events, news, Village's official twitter page, Village's official Facebook page, IBUS tracker and scheduling an appointment. Please watch this short tutorial video below to learn how to download and use the app.
9705 East Hibiscus Street
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
305-799-0695