This is a big year for Palmetto Bay as we update our Comprehensive Plan, which local governments in Florida use as a road map to address the issues their residents care about. For the past few months, the Village has been brainstorming about ways to improve our roads, parks, schools, housing, business districts, and other important focus areas like conservation and sustainability. But we've also gotten plenty of valuable feedback from residents who have shared their own ideas and concerns about topics like traffic, land use, and capital improvements.

Our goal is to finalize the plan by the end of summer, but it's not too late to join the conversation! Do you have thoughts about trees, parking, sidewalks, or school security? Would you like to see more restaurants, housing options, or electric vehicle charging stations? If so, our user-friendly Comprehensive Plan website makes it easy to participate in this important project that will help shape the future of Palmetto Bay for years to come. Every opinion matters, so let us hear yours before the online portal closes on June 2!

Hurricane season is right around the corner, but don't worry; we're hosting a Hurricane Happy Hour at Village Hall on June 2 where you'll learn handy tips to keep your family and home safe during an impending storm. Join us for appetizers and drinks (while supplies last), hurricane resource vendors, and a presentation from our very special guest, WSVN meteorologist Jackson Dill! You could even win a silent generator in our FREE raffle! This is one event you definitely don't want to miss!

Friday, June 2, 2023

6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Village Hall

9705 E Hibiscus St

Palmetto Bay, FL

Pickleball is America's fastest growing sport, with nearly 9 million players in the US alone. Guests have been playing the game at Coral Reef Park for a while, and now pickleball has finally come to Palmetto Bay Park! To celebrate, we're throwing a big party on Sunday, June 4, to show off the newly renovated basketball courts, which now include striping for pickleball! In addition to our ribbon cutting and pickleball tournament, our big event will feature a live DJ, food vendors, prizes, and plenty of fun at lovely Palmetto Bay Park! Mark it on your calendar, and we hope to see you there!

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Begins at noon

Palmetto Bay Park

17535 SW 95 Ave

Palmetto Bay, FL

Attention all Palmetto Bay business owners! To improve the appearance and sustainability efforts of our businesses, the Village offers a grant program to qualified businesses and commercial properties who make eligible improvements to their establishments. If you've been thinking about new signage, siding, lighting, landscaping, or other cosmetic improvements, the Village might be able to help! Funding provides for up to 50% of total eligible costs, up to a max of $2,500 per property. The program is scheduled to end on August 31, but don't wait; complete your application now and give your business a fresh new look!

The World Health Organization recently declared that the Covid-19 pandemic no longer represents a "world health emergency." After the US public health emergency declaration expired on May 11, 2023, Miami-Dade County transitioned its own pandemic operations from emergency response to public health management. COVID testing and vaccination programs have been demobilized as a result, but residents are still urged to follow recommended safety precautions. Tests and vaccines will still be available from pharmacies, health centers, and public and private health care providers, and treatments or therapeutics can be obtained by prescription in various healthcare settings.

Public art helps give our Village its unique and lovely look, and our Art-In-Public Places Advisory Board is seeking new members to help us keep it that way! The Board reviews and proposes artwork items to be acquired, and also oversees the public education and curatorial aspects of the program. If you have experience in a museum or art gallery or have worked as an artist, an art dealer, or in the fields of architecture, interior design, or graphic design, we would love to hear from you! Click the button below to download an application or read more details, or contact Missy Arocha, our Village Clerk, at 305-259-1234 or by email at clerk@palmettobay-fl.gov

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