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Passport Services Resume
We are happy to announce that starting Monday, April 12, 2021, the Passport Acceptance Facility at Village Hall will be open to the community. Passport applications will be processed Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm. Appointments are required and can be made online.

Visitors to Village Hall are required to wear facial coverings at all times and have their temperature checked upon entry.
Members Wanted!
The Village of Palmetto Bay is seeking members to be appointed by the Village Council to the Design Review Committee.  If interested, please apply by Friday, April 23, 2021.  Please click the link below to read the application requirements and the purpose of the committee.
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Tennis Summer Camp Starts June 14th!
The Village of Palmetto Bay will only be offering a Tennis Summer Camp program at Coral Reef Park. The program starts on Monday, June 14th and runs through Friday, August 13th. Camp hours are 9 am to noon, Monday to Friday.  

The weekly cost for the camp is $115, a sibling discount is available. Daily rates are also an option at $23 per day based on availability. However, there is no sibling discount for daily rate.

Due to COVID-19 guidelines, participation is capped at 20 campers on a first-come (registered), first-served basis.

Registration links and more details will be made available on May 3rd. Stay tuned! 
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Council Takes Action on FPL Franchise Fees
During the Regular Council Meeting held on Monday, April 5, 2021, the Village Council adopted an Ordinance on second reading addressing Florida Power & Light (FPL) Franchise Fees.

FPL franchise fees have been part of the Palmetto Bay consumer's electric bill since before incorporation. The fee is based on a percentage of the total bill. Franchise agreements allow FPL the use of public rights-of-way to maintain and improve the electric grid. To learn more about the ordinance passed and what it means for Village residents, please click the link below to read a short summary on Council's action.
Curfew to be Lifted Countywide
The countywide curfew related to COVID-19 is being lifted. This does not impact the juvenile curfew for persons under the age of 17 which remains in effect from Sunday night to Friday morning from 11 pm to 6 am and from Friday evening to Sunday morning from 12 am to 6 am.
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month!
During April, the Florida Department of Transportation wants to remind us all that Florida law prohibits texting while driving. Florida Statutes also prohibit the use of wireless communications devices in a handheld manner in school or work zones.

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Vote for Coach Kara!
Palmetto Bay's own Tennis Coach Kara Borromeo has been nominated for the America's Top Coach award. Let's show our support by going online and voting for our favorite Tennis Coach, Kara Borromeo. Voting ends on Sunday, April 11th. Please click the link below to vote today:
Earth Day Events Happen All Month Long!
Celebrating Earth Day!
Earth Day is celebrated all month long in Palmetto Bay. As part of our many Earth Day events, the Village will be hosting a Community Clean-up starting April 8th through the 24th.

To participate, please click the links below:

  • CLICK HERE to officially register for the Clean-Up.
  • CLICK HERE to report your collections and photos. *Required to receive community service hours.
Drive-in Movie Night
Purchase your tickets now for the family-friendly Drive-in Movie Night featuring, "The Goonies"

Click the link below to buy your tickets online and mark your calendars for Friday, April 16, 2021.

6:30 pm- Music & Trivia Game
8:15 pm- Feature Movie Starts!

Location: Palmetto Bay Village Hall, 9705 E. Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Click below to check out our other Earth Day Activities during the month of April and sign-up online to participate.
Art Is Coming to Coral Reef Park!
Event Calendar
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Click here to check out a listing of all programs and events scheduled for the month of April.
Public Meeting Calendar
April 19
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