Village of Palmetto Bay
NOVEMBER 20, 2021
2021 State of the Village Address! Oh...What A Night!
On Thursday, November 18th, the Village of Palmetto Bay celebrated the 19th Annual State of the Village Address! For the first time in more than a year, residents had the opportunity to attend both in-person and virtually. The evening marked the official launch of the Village's 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Despite having to move the venue to a different location due to anticipated poor weather conditions, the evening progressed without a hitch. Mayor Cunningham took the opportunity to recognize residents and dignitaries attending the event. Additionally, Mayor Cunningham, along with other notable presenters, acknowledged individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to the community by presenting them with an award in recognition of what they have done. To that extent, the Mayor recognized the following honorees:
PAY IT FORWARD AWARD
Mr. Eric Eikenberg, The Everglades Foundation
Ms. Taylor Moxey, Taylor Moxey Foundation
AJ Paredes, Project Lend A Hand

#PALMETTOBAYSGOTTALENT AWARD
Palmer Trinity Schools
Westminster Christian School

XAVIER CORTADA POWER OF ART AWARD
Mrs. Dana Pedzolt

GUS BARREIRO CHAMPION FOR CHILDREN AWARD
State Representative Vance Aloupis

LARRY AND COLLEEN BARFIELD SMALL BUSINESS AWARD
Chamber South
Palmetto Bay Business Association

ROSEMARY FULLER AWARD FOR EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Jane Forman, Jane Forman Tennis Academy

Congratulations to all honorees, to Mayor Cunningham and to the residents of Palmetto Bay. If you missed the event, you can still watch it online on the Village's Facebook page or YouTube Channel.
Village Hall Closed for Thanksgiving
Village Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25th and Friday, November 26th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Village parks will close at 4 pm on Thanksgiving Day and will be open during regular hours the day after Thanksgiving.
If I Were Elected Mayor Essay Contest for 6th, 7th and 8th Graders

The Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities are sponsoring a statewide essay contest titled “If I were elected Mayor . . .”
This contest is offered to all sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students in public and private schools. Encouraging students to learn and write about Home Rule, and how it affects their municipality.

Prizes have been increased to $500 (first place), $250 (second place) and $100 (third place).
Entries must be submitted by January 31, 2022. Essays will be judged by a committee comprised of members from the Florida League of Mayors Board of Directors. The top three winners will receive a gift card and a joint resolution from the Florida League of Mayors and the Florida League of Cities, to be presented by their mayor at a council/commission meeting of their municipality’s choosing.
It's Flu Season! Get Your Vaccine Today.
Youth Baseball New Season Starts Soon
Sign up for the upcoming Youth Baseball season of the Howard Palmetto Baseball Association, the largest recreational baseball league in South Florida. Deadline to register is January 8th, 2022. Learn more by visiting www.howardpalmetto.com. Click on the image below for a larger view.
COVID-19 Booster Available and Masks No Longer Required in County Facilities
Due to the drop in numbers, masks will no longer be required in County buildings and facilities.

Please remember that masks are still federally mandated on all public transportation, including at the airport and seaport.

Continue wearing masks around large crowds and people you don’t know to be vaccinated, wash your hands & sanitize, and get tested if you’ve been exposed or show symptoms. And of course, get vaccinated and get the booster if you’re eligible.

COVID-19 booster vaccines are now available in our county. To find a location closest to you, go to miamidade.gov/vaccine.
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November 20
November 25 & 26
Village Hall CLOSED for Thanksgiving Day

November 27
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