There's no doubt that TikTok is the hottest social media app in the world. Over 1 billion users in 150 countries watch or share content on TikTok every month, and now you can add the Village of Palmetto Bay to that group! We'll be using our new platform to spread news and information, give details about upcoming events, and sometimes just have a little fun.

Be sure to follow our account here, and watch the video below for a taste of what's to come!

On Sept. 28, the Mayor and Village Council voted to adopt the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 Budget, which will fund improvements and enhancements across many of our departments.

Because keeping our community safe and secure will always be our top priority, the new Budget allows for the addition of one new officer to our Policing Unit. Allocating funds for Stormwater projects, road repairs, and traffic calming were other measures taken to strengthen the Village's resiliency and safeguard our residents.

The Budget also funds proposals that Palmetto Bay residents will appreciate as they spend time in our Village's crown jewels, our lovely parks! These projects include the new Recreation Building at Coral Reef Park, renovations to Palmetto Bay Park's trails, restoration of Coral Reef Park's protected pine rocklands, and upgrades and additions from the Parks Master Plan that will enhance all of our parks.

With our new Budget in place, the Village can look forward to plenty of great things in the near future!

Despite the devastation Hurricane Ian caused in other parts of Florida, Palmetto Bay thankfully weathered the storm with little damage or disruption. And from start to finish, the Village's Council and staff were here to help residents stay informed, prepare for the bad weather, and clean up afterward.

As the hurricane approached, Mayor Karyn Cunningham and Village Manager Nick Marano patrolled the streets to monitor for flooding and road obstructions and also helped our Parks & Recreation Department distribute sand bags. During and after the storm, our Public Services Department cleared trees and debris and made sure traffic was moving smoothly. Palmetto Bay truly is a Village, and in tough situations we join together like one!

Be sure to download our Palmetto Bay Connect app to get the latest news about storms and other emergency situations, and use our Street-by-Street app to report any issues you see on our Village roads.

Please be aware that Village Hall will be closed on Monday, October 10 as we join the nation in celebrating Columbus Day. On-demand ride services (Freebee) will operate as scheduled. Parks will be open during their regular hours.

Southwood Middle School has plenty to celebrate these days!

Great job, everyone! Palmetto Bay is proud of you!

Coral Reef Park will host our Halloween Trick-or-Treat & Movie Night on October 29th, but we need your help to pick the movie! Scan the code below or click here to cast your vote!

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