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January 18, 2020
Mayor, Council in Tallahassee Next Week: On Tuesday, January 21st and Wednesday the 22nd, Mayor Cunningham and members of Council will be in Tallahassee to meet with state lawmakers representing Palmetto Bay and members of the Florida House Appropriations Committee to discuss items contained in this year’s legislative agenda. To read the complete Council Resolution listing the agenda items and to see their schedule of meetings, click here .
ROADWAY RESURFACING: Beginning in February, Miami-Dade County will begin repaving SW 184th St. between US-1 and Old Cutler Road. Please use caution. The work is expected to be completed in June. Click here f or more information.
MDCPS Families Join The Conversation: Let your voices be heard! Miami-Dade County Public Schools is exploring options for creating a bell schedule that will consider the health needs of all students while improving transportation efficiency across the District. Three town halls are scheduled in the coming weeks. The closest to Palmetto Bay will be held at Coral Reef Senior High School, 10101 SW 152nd St., on January 21st from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Please see flyer distributed by MDCPS here.
Zoning: Public notice was previously given concerning the zoning items scheduled for the Zoning Hearing of January 27, 2020. A total of 4 zoning items were noticed, which included Item 1 for applicant Windsor Investments (Westminster Manor) LLC and Item 4 for applicant 17777 Old Cutler Road, LLC (Palmetto Bay Village Center.) We are hereby advising the public that Item 1 and Item 4 will no longer be heard on January 27, 2020. Instead, these two zoning items will be heard during the next regularly-scheduled zoning hearing on February 24, 2020. 
SW 136th Street Multi-use Path and resurfacing Project Public Meeting: District 8 County Commissioner Daniella Levine Cava and Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works Staff will hold a public meeting to discuss and view plans for the upcoming installation of a multiuse path and resurfacing project on SW 136th Street from Old cutler Road to US-1. Tuesday, January 28th, 7 pm, Village Hall.
Events
TONIGHT: ArtSouth resumes its monthly exhibit at Perrine Community House, tonight, January 18th at 6:30 pm. The featured artist is Maximo Caminero. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1962, Mr. Caminero's work is rooted in ancient Taino (first inhabitants of the Antilles). This exhibit is FREE. The Perrine Community House at Palmetto Bay is located at 900 SW 97th Avenue.
Senior Programming: Senior Game Day will be held on January 23rd beginning at 11:00 am at Perrine Community House, 900 SW 97th Avenue, Palmetto Bay. Come and hear a sponsored lecture, have lunch and play a board game or two. FREE. Please RSVP here.
Senior Programming: Want to brush up your safe driving habits? The Village has teamed up with AARP to bring you a one-day Safe Driver Course designed to sharpen your existing skills, introduce you to new driving laws and give you tips on how to handle aggressive drivers. It takes place on Friday, January 24th from 9 am to 3 pm at Perrine Community House, 900 SW 97th Avenue. The cost is five dollars for AARP members and 15 dollars for nonmembers. To register, call 305-259-1246.
Registration for Camping in the Park and Movie Night is Now Open:
It's one of Palmetto Bay's most popular events! This year, Camping in the Park and Movie Night at Coral Reef Park will be held on February 8th and 9th. Guests will enjoy kayaking, fishing, animal exhibits and many other daytime activities. "Toy Story 4" will be shown on the big screen when the sun goes down! $15 per tent. Pre-registration is a must, space is limited.
Social Media Highlights
Deering Estate Foundation
Programming Partner of the Year
(L to R)- Deering Estate Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Barnes, Deering Estate Foundation President Becky Roper Matkob, Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham, Deering Estate President Jennifer Tisthammer and Palmetto Bay Interim Manager Greg Truitt. 
We are proud to announce that the Village of Palmetto Bay was awarded the Deering Estate Foundation's Programming Partner of the Year. Last year, the Village and Deering Estate hosted the inaugural Palmetto Bay at Deering Memorial Day Celebration, a day of enjoyment and reflection for all Palmetto Bay residents, free of charge. The event, which included entertainment, activities and military presentations took months of collaboration and planning, solidifying our long-standing relationship with Miami-Dade County and the Deering Estate Foundation. The award was presented on January 15th during the Deering Estate Foundation's annual board meeting.
39th Annual West Perrine Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday Celebration
(L to R) Village Staffers Amanda Wheeler, Jenny Hall, Yohanan Jorge and Interim Village Manager Greg Truitt.
Honoring the legacy of Dr. King was the focus of Thursday morning's breakfast in Miami, sponsored by The Children's Trust. West Perrine is our neighboring community, one inspired by history. Palmetto Bay Interim Manager Greg Truitt and several Village Staffers enjoyed the morning of reflection, fellowship and music. An enjoyable way to remember Dr. King, a man who stood for equal rights and community service.
Arbor Day
(L to R)) Village of Palmetto Bay Tree Board Chairman Henry Clifford, Councilmember Patrick Fiore, Mayor Karyn Cunningham, Councilmember Marsha Matson and Tree Board member Don Pybas.
 ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING: A little rain didn't stop 'em! Mayor Cunningham, Councilmembers Matson and Fiore as well as members of our Tree Board gathered at Palmetto Bay Park on Friday for a tree planting in honor of Arbor Day. Afterward, the group visited Winhold Montessori School and chatted with the little ones about the importance of trees in our environment. The students then became artists and painted some trees courtesy of the supplies provided by our Parks and Rec. Department. Even Interim Village Manager Greg Truitt joined in the fun.
Calendar
Next Week
  • 8:30 am Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park
  • 9:30 am Yoga by the Bay, Thalatta Estate
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Village Hall CLOSED. There will be no IBUS Metrorail Shuttle service, however Freebee and Freebee Express Shuttle will be operational. All Village parks will be open during regular hours.
Coming Next Month
  • 8:30 Farmer's Market, Coral Reef Park
  • 9:30 am Yoga by the Bay, Thalatta Estate
  • 11 am Senior Programming: Senior Game Day Perrine Community House at Palmetto Bay
  • 10:30 Senior Programming: Tai Chi Perrine Community House at Palmetto Bay
  • 2 pm Senior Programming: Knitting Perrine Community House at Palmetto Bay
  • Valentine's Day
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