July 11, 2022

Hey there, Palmetto Bay! Happy Monday! Hope you all had a great weekend! It was a hot one with temperatures soaring to the mid-nineties with "feels like" in the low 100's. This is a good time to make note that if you are out and about enjoying the parks and all the recreational opportunities Palmetto Bay has to offer, be sure to stay hydrated.

With the dry weather, many have been also hydrating their lawns. In Miami-Dade County, water restrictions are observed year-round. Residents can only water their lawns twice a week before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., 365 days a year. So, when can you water your lawn? You may water your lawn two days a week. Click here to learn more.

If you missed our July 4th event, you can click here for a quick recap of all the fun. July 4th truly defined what community looks like in the best and worst of times. Immediately following the Village of Palmetto Bay Independence Day Celebration at Village Hall, we got the call that the Golden Rule Seafood Tiki was on fire. The Village Manager and I were at the site last night with the family. Fortunately, no one was hurt but as a longtime South Dade institution, the family needs our love and continued support. They are open for business as they rebuild the outdoor venue, so stop on by.

This past week the state released its school grades Once again, Miami-Dade came in as an A-rated district, as 54% of schools received an overall “A” grade. Not surprisingly, our Village of Palmetto Bay Schools all received a ranking of A! This accomplishment is possible thanks to our determined teachers, parents, students, and community stakeholders. Click here to learn more and here to learn more about our local public schools.

Today will be a busy day in the Village. This morning we have a court hearing regarding the lawsuit related to the 87th Avenue bridge. As information becomes available, I have requested that our Village Attorney share that information with you. Tonight we have our last Regular Council Meeting until September. The meeting will be a long one as we have several items that are of importance to our residents including an appeal for a group home on Old Cutler and 174 (Item 13A), a request of the county for a carve-out from the proposed RTZ (Item 14 D), setting of the maximum millage rate (Item 14A), and the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) (Item 12 A). Click here for the full agenda (***you can click on the agenda items and see all supporting documents for each item). Tonight's meeting is at 7 pm with Recognitions starting at 630 pm. Hope to see you there.

Today also marks the first anniversary of the civic uprising that took place in cities throughout the world against the Communist dictatorship in Cuba. Last year, we stood in support of the Cuban protestors demanding freedom and basic human rights by adopting Resolution No. 2021-74 "expressing Palmetto Bay's support for the heroic resistance efforts against the Cuban regime." Palmetto Bay will join with many municipalities across Miami-Dade in flying the Cuban flag at half-mast in recognition of the anniversary and to draw attention to the terrible human rights situation that continues to plague our island neighbors. 

As always, I encourage you to stay tuned to reliable information sources. You can subscribe to the Village Newsletter by clicking here and of course, I am here to answer questions or lend a helping hand. I have enjoyed chatting with friends and neighbors at their doorsteps. If you are interested in scheduling a time for me to meet with you and your neighbors, I can also be reached at kcunningham@palmettobay-fl.gov or 305-799-0695.  I look forward to seeing you in and around the Village.

Together we are making Palmetto Bay a better place to live, work, learn, and play. 

Warm regards,
9705 East Hibiscus Street
Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
305-799-0695