Village of Palmetto Bay
September 4, 2021
In The News
M-DCPS Closings Reminder
PB Closures Reminder

All Miami-Dade public schools, and region and district offices will be closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day.

Tuesday, September 7th is a Teacher Planning Day. Schools will resume on Wednesday, September 8th.
Closings in Palmetto Bay on Monday, September 6th in Observance of Labor Day

  • Village Hall
  • On-demand ride services (Freebee) will operate as scheduled
  • Village parks will be open during regular hours
  • Miami-Dade County will be running regular garbage and recycling pick-up services
  • Palmetto Bay Branch library
About the 3rd Booster Vaccine
According to the CDC, vaccination continues to be the most effective way to lower the risk of acquiring the COVID-19 virus, including its Delta variant, and lessen the effects of the illness. Vaccines also reduce the spread of the virus.

A booster will soon be offered starting in the fall for certain individuals, if the FDA approves the CDC's recommendation for a booster dose. If authorized, the first people eligible for the booster dose would be those who were the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, who were the most at risk. This group includes healthcare providers, residents of long-term care facilities, and other older adults, including people who have:

  • Been receiving active cancer treatment for tumors or cancers of the blood
  • Received an organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system
  • Moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome)
  • Advanced or untreated HIV infection
  • Active treatment with high-dose corticosteroids or other drugs that may suppress your immune response
  • People should talk to their healthcare provider about their medical condition, and whether getting an additional dose is appropriate for them.
 
Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised guidance for further information.   
In Case You Missed It!
King Tides Expected
King tides are coming soon, and they are the highest and most extreme tides of the year. Gravitational forces and the alignment of the sun and moon cause the tides to change throughout the year.

King Tides can cause flooding in low-lying, and coastal areas. If King Tides coincide with bad weather such as heavy rains, strong winds or big waves we may see more severe flooding. Rising sea levels are causing these tides to happen more often, last longer, and extend further inland than in the past. 
Thalatta Estate Hours Have Changed
We had previously announced new Summer hours for Thalatta Estate Park so that guests could take advantage of the longer summer days and visit Thalatta during the evening.

September 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 Park Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thalatta Estate Park is located at 17301 Old Cutler Road, Palmetto Bay 33157. Please visit our website for more information about this amazing park on the bay!
Family Expo Returns
Join Our New Committee
The Children's Trust Family Expo returns this August and September. Instead of one big event, the Family Expo will hold four Pop-Up style events running from today until the end of September.

They will feature exhibits that highlight child care, after-school programming, arts/sports, STEM, health & wellness, special populations, family services, and more. There will also be food options, balloon artists, stilt walkers, magicians, bounce houses and more.
The purpose of the DRC is to create a set of standards through a guideline manual for a more effective implementation of the Village's architectural character.

Interested residents may apply BEFORE September 13, 2021 by emailing their resume, list of qualifications and a completed Advisory Board/ Committee Application to the Village Clerk at clerk@palmettobay-fl.gov.

For additional information and/or inquiries, please contact Missy Arocha, Village Clerk at (305) 259-1234, or via email to: clerk@palmettobay-fl.gov.
Save The Date
The Virtual Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2021 and will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm with introductions and a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period. Please click here to register for the Public Information Meeting. Questions and comments may be submitted to the project team during the meeting via the online chat. If you are unable to attend the meeting, a recording will be available to view after September 22nd on the Village’s website https://www.palmettobay-fl.gov/.
Event Calendar
September 4
September 11
September 25
Public Meeting Calendar
September 6
  • Village Hall is CLOSED due to Labor Day Holiday
September 20
September 28
  • 7:00 PM -Virtual Education Advisory Board Meeting
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