Village News

US-1 Construction Update ... FDOT's improvement project along US-1 in Palmetto Bay continue to cause lane closures and delays. See what's planned next weekMAY 17 2013

Garage Sales ... Start planning now for your weekend by reviewing our free list of permitted garage sales in the Village. We also offer a "tip of the week" section for avid shoppers and sellers. MAY 16, 2013

Budget Season ... The Village conducts its first Budget Workshop in anticipation of FY2013-14. Couldn't join us? View the brief meeting via live-streaming video or tune in WBAY for daily re-runs. MAY 15, 2013

Crime Reports ... See the latest Crime & Incident Report, compiled weekly by the Miami-Dade County Policing Unit in Palmetto Bay. MAY 13 2013

May Meetings ... Get the schedule of re-broadcasts of this month's Regular Council Meeting, Budget Workshop, and Zoning Hearing -- on WBAY, Palmetto Bay's government access TV station. MAY 13, 2013

Dog Park Maintenance ... Remember, Perrine Wayside Park closes the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for general maintenance. Read more. MAY 13, 2013

Crime Watch in Action ... Get an inside look at a local Citizens' Crime Watch Group at work, and info on how to join a neighborhood group or start your own. MAY 9, 2013

Get a Free Tree ... There are still some free trees available from last week's Earth Week Give-Away program. But you better call quick! Read more. MAY 7, 2013

Mayor's Challenge ... The Wyland Foundation congratulates the Mayor -- and all residents -- for taking the Village to 3rd place in a national campaign to reduce water consumption. Read more. MAY 7, 2013

BIKE305 Initiative ... The Village is partnering with Miami-Dade County's BIKE305 Initiative -- a fun, healthy way to explore experience and connect with our surrounding communities. Read more. APRIL 10, 2013

Check Register ... Take a look through our April books. Palmetto Bay provides a monthly Village Check Register online as part of our mission to be a more transparent government. MAY 1, 2013

AIPP Committee ... Help your Village review and propose art work to be acquired under the Art in Public Places Program. Join the AIPP Advisory Board. APR 17, 2013

Parks Calendar ... Whether you’re flavor is Yoga, Tai‐Chi, or Umbra -- you’ll find it all in a Village park near you! Review of our April/May calendar of activities. APRIL 1, 2013

Tree Request Form ... Public Works has introduced a new on-line "Street-Tree Request Form," in the Forms & Documents section of the Public Works page, if you want a tree planted in the right-of-way adjacent to your property. APRIL 1, 2013

Village News Archive

Summer Camp 2013 ... Palmetto Bay's Summer Camp 2013 kicks off June 10. Visit our Parks & Rec page to register nowAPR 12, 2013

Thalatta Festival ... The Mayor/Council officially opened the 4th Annual “Celebrate Youth Arts Festival” this weekend. See Facebook for photos of this private event hosted by the Village's professional events staff. APRIL 14, 2013

Dog Park Hours ... Starting April 15, hours of operation at Perrine Wayside Dog Park will be 8 am to sunset. Read more. APR  9, 2013

Lady Bug Releases ... 75,000 ladybugs were released across the Village in celebration of Earth Week. Read more. And special thanks to all the Palmetto Bay schools who participated in this year's activities. APR 29, 2013

Poster Contest ...  Thank you, everyone, for your amazing entries in the Earth Week Student Poster Contest. APR 24, 2013

Earth Week e-Currents ... See the latest edition of our award winning resident newsletter for details on remaining events this Earth Week. APR 24, 2013

COW on Cable ... View re-broadcasts of public meetings, including the April 17 COW Workshop, daily (except Sundays), on the Village's government access TV station, WBAY. APR 24, 2013

Palmetto Bay Park Video ... View the newest parks Series video, "Discover Palmetto Bay Park" on the Video Features webpage, the Village Facebook, YouTube, and WBAY. See production stills, too. APR 12, 2013

Camacho Street Signs ... A new street sign in honor of the late Kaely Camacho is unveiled near Southwood Middle School. See Facebook photos. APR 12, 2013

On-Demand COW ... On-demand coverage of the April 17 Committee of the Whole meeting is now available. APR 18, 2013

Auditor Lauds Finances ... Our Financial Statements are free of any material misstatement, and exhibit "the highest standards of professionalism. Read more. APRIL 1, 2013

Permitting Video ... Please view this new video, Palmetto Bay "Community Standards," offering residents and a comprehensive overview of the Village's Building, Permitting, & Code Compliance process. MAR 20, 2013

Drainage Work ... A major capital improvement program -- the Phase V Drainage Project -- is now underway to address roadway flooding issues in localized Village areas. See details. MAR 26, 2013

Look for "Sparky" ... Visit the Dog Park Facebook or the Animal Services page of this website for details on this missing dog. APR 7, 2013

Mayor's Read Along ... Mayor  Stanczyk participates in "Community Leaders Read at Your Library" program today. Read more. APR 5, 2013

Seafood Fest Video ... See if you can spot yourself among the gigantic crowd in this video of the Deering Seafood Festival. APR 5, 2013

Baynanza Registration ... Volunteer to clean one of our most precious natural resources, Biscayne Bay, and its surroundings. Sign up NOW for Baynanza 2013 to help clean up at Deering Estate or Palmetto Bay Village Center on April 20. MAR 29, 2013

Tree Request Form ... Public Works has introduced a new on-line "Street-Tree Request Form," in the Forms & Documents section of the Public Works page, if you want a tree planted in the right-of-way adjacent to your property. APRIL 1, 2013

Drainage Work ... A major capital improvement program -- the Phase V Drainage Project -- is now underway to address roadway flooding issues in localized Village areas. See details. MAR 26, 2013

Permitting Video ... Please view this new video, Palmetto Bay "Community Standards," offering residents and a comprehensive overview of the Village's Building, Permitting, & Code Compliance process. MAR 20, 2013

Seafood Festival ... Palmetto Bay is one of many sponsors of Deering's 9th Annual Seafood Festival this weekend, March 24. Read more here or visit the Village Facebook. MAR 11, 2013

April Meeting ... Monday's Regular Council Meeting is now available On-Demand via our Video Archive webpage; also tune in to WBAY Channel 99 / 77 for a rebroadcast of the meeting M-W-F at 7 p.m. and T-Th-Sa at 1 p.m. APRIL 1, 2013

Mangowood Easter ... E-Hop over to our Video Archive page for coverage of a local Easter egg hunt.  MAR 31, 2013

Historic Preservation Video ... Take a video tour of some of Palmetto Bay's designated historic homes and sites, while learning about the Village's Historic Preservation Program and how to support it. MAR 20, 2013

Maps of Village ... We just added a new set of pdf maps, to our Village Maps page. Coming soon is a selection of interactive maps for your viewing pleasure -- and reference. MAR 1, 2013 

Fla-Friendly Flowers ... The Cooperative Extension hosts a "Florida Friendly" landscaping class, March 23 at the Deering. Read more on the Village Green. MAR 23, 2013

County Mayor's Bike Challenge ... Mayor Stanczyk joins County Mayor Gimenez and a dozen other mayors of County municipalities to join him March 22 during Miami-Dade's Bike to Work Day. MAR 22, 2013. 

Tennis Programs Suspended ... Mini-Tennis and Juniors-Tennis programs will resume April 1, after a temporary suspension during the week of March 25-29. MAR 19, 2013

Celebration Picnic Success ... About 4,500 Villagers gathered for the Village's biggest event of the year. Special thanks to our sponsors. Enjoy these photos, this video, and Miami Herald coverage. MAR 2, 2013

Cub Scouts on WBAY ... During a tour of the Gov't Access TV operation March 5, Cub Scout Troop 711 got a chance to operate the WBAY camera in the Village Chambers. View the "home-movie." FEB 5, 2013

Garbage & Trash ... We just made some fresh & friendly changes to our garbage & trash webpage. Dig in! MAR 13, 2013

Tai Chi Group ... A tai chi group now meets weekend mornings at Coral Reef Park in a non-Village sanctioned activity. Read more. FEB 27, 2013

White Fly Infestation ... In the aftermath of a presentation by a Cooperative Extension agent before the Council, we dusted off information on this matter seriously affecting our Village. Read more. FEB 20, 2013

Park-like Maintenance ... Litter-free environment is the right place to be, let's work together to keep Palmetto Bay clear of debris... All together now... (read more). FEB 20, 2013

Be Aware of Scams ... Police are advising of two new phone service scams and three FPL scams. Do not under any circumstances give out information if you believe someone is committing fraud or a scam. FEB 14, 2013

Dog Park Video ... Learn all there is to know about South-Dade's award-winning Dog Park in this new video about Perrine Wayside Park -- the latest installment in the Village Parks Video Series. FEB 5, 2013

Tree Board Position ... There is an immediate position open on the Tree Advisory Board that requires an immediate replacement. Additionally, three members’ terms expire mid-February 2013. Read more. JAN 30, 2013

Popular Links Page ... We just added a new link on our Popular Links page, directing residents to open enrollment information for Holy Rosary-St. Richard Catholic School. FEB 8, 2013

Rotary Wing-Ding ... Enjoy the 2nd Annual "Wing-Ding Cook Off" hosted by the Perrine-Cutler Ridge / Palmetto Bay Rotary Club, this Sunday. Read on for details. MAR 8, 2013

Mayor's Town Hall ...  We're glad you joined us at Mayor Stanczyk's Town Hall Meeting, Jan. 27, to discuss, “Your Tax Reserves – Vision and Priorities: Parks and Capital Projects.” JAN 27, 2013

Opportunity of the Year ... Now is your chance to sponsor the year's biggest event, the Annual Celebration Picnic, with over 4,000 attendees. Support your community in a big way. FEB 6, 2013

Zoning Hearing ... Click here to watch live-streaming video of tonight's Zoning Hearing, scheduled to begin at 7pm. You also have the option to tune in via WBAY (Comcast 77 or U-verse 99). FEB 25, 2012

Deering Film Series ... Enjoy a free screening/discussion at Deering on Feb. 27 of “The End of the Line,” which reveals the impact of over fishing on the world’s oceans. Visit the Village Green for more. FEB 14, 2013

Zoning Hearing ... The Feb. 25 Zoning Hearing is broadcast daily at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. on WBAY 77/99 (Comcast/U-verse) through Sunday -- or watch it when you wish via our Video Archive. FEB 26, 2013

COW Agenda Posted ... The agenda to the Feb. 20 Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting is now available on our Streaming Video page under "Upcoming Events." FEB 13, 2013

Found Dog ... Black and tan female miniature-pincher mix was found Feb. 14 near 168th St and 87th Ct. Please visit our Animal Service page for more. FEB 19, 2013

Retirees in Spotlight ... Palmetto Bay's first- and second-ever retirees in Village history are featured in the current edition of Palmetto Bay News. FEB 8, 2013

Historic Preservation Board ... Serve your community on the Historic Preservation Board, which identifies and administers historical, cultural, archeological, and architectural resources in the Village. Read more. JAN 16, 2012

New Advisory Board Member ... Council named Karen Cunningham to Village's Educational Compact Advisory Committee during the February Council Meeting. FEB 4, 2013

Arbor Day Proclamation ... At the February Council Meeting, Mayor Stanczyk proclaims January 18, 2013, as Arbor Day in Palmetto Bay following a tree planting ceremony last month. Read more about Public Works' continued "greening" of the Village, while maintaining our standing as a Tree City USAFEB 4, 2013

Palmetto Bay Map ... The Village Map, produced by Miami Maps, Inc., is now in stock for guests at seven area hotels, steering business our way. We're on the map! JAN. 29, 2013

WASD Suspends Repairs ... County crews halted emergency repairs on a 48-inch water main along SW 87 Ave., after area water pressure decreases caused increases in resident complaints. Visit WASD. FEB 13, 2013

Annual Health Fair ... Thank you for joining us at our 2nd Annual Health & Wellness Fair. See photos and the list of local vendors whom we deeply thank for supporting the event. FEB 11, 2013

February e-Currents ... Palmetto Bay's resident newsletter, e-Currents, was just released featuring Health Fair and Celebration Picnic info, as well as details about the Mayor's upcoming Town Hall meeting. FEB 6, 2013

Senior Newsletter ... Palmetto Bay's senior resident newsletter, "Seniors on the Go" was just released to kick up interest in the upcoming talent show at Sunday's Health & Wellness Fair. FEB 5, 2013

Street Repaving Program ... The 2013 street resurfacing/roadway striping program is now underway at SW 174 St. from Northbound lanes of US-1 (not including US-1) to SW 87 Ave. JAN 29, 2013

3C's Snow Day ... Mayor Stanczyk made an official appearance at 3C's Preschool "Annual Snow Day." Read more and get a link over to view photos. JAN 17, 2013

Meeting On-Demand ... Video coverage of the February Council Meeting is now available on the Village's Video Archive page. FEB 5, 2013

January eCurrents ... See the January eCurrents, Palmetto Bay's award-winning newsletter that delivers news on events, activities, and Village programs. Subscribe today. JAN 11, 2013

Parks Video Series ... We just added an exciting new video to the Village's video library, "Discover Ludovici Park," the second installment in the "Village of Parks" video series. JAN 22, 2012

"Green" Village Video ... The latest feature to grace our Village video vault is now uploaded and playing on YouTube. Check it out and see what makes our Village Hall so great. DEC 12, 2012

Doggie Casting Call ... Thanks for joining us at a dog-gone great event Sunday at Perrine Wayside Dog Park -- and for participating in the video casting call for an upcoming WBAY video. View Facebook photos. JAN 27, 2013

Dog Park Tree Trimming ... Staff closes Perrine Wayside Dog Park temporarily each day, Jan. 22-24, for tree maintenance. Read more. JAN 22, 2012

Tree Mulch Availability ... Get your Christmas tree mulch at the County’s Eureka Drive Trash & Recycling Center, on a first-come/first-served basis. Bring your own bag or container to take mulch away. JAN 15 2013

Lost Dog ... See the Dog Park Facebook for contact info on a stray two-year-old brindle male bullterrier, very friendly. Also see our Animal Services webpage. JAN 17, 2013

Garden Club Outing ... Palmetto Bay's local Garden Club announces an upcoming field trip. Read more. JAN 15, 2013

MLK Business Expo ... Please read more about The MLK Business Expo taking place Friday at the Palmetto Bay Village Center, as well information about this unique event posted on the County website. Jan 18, 2013

MLK Day Parade ... Join us Jan. 19 for the Homestead Avenue Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Parade. Our Village Mayor and Council have been invited to participate in this local celebration of this Federal Holiday. JAN 19, 2013

Pee Wee Football ... Palmetto Bay Pee Wee Football Division-II players recently nabbed the National Championship at the 56th Annual Pop Warner Super Bowl. The players and coaches were congratulated for their major achievement. JAN  7, 2012

Holiday Celebrations ... Palmetto Bay offered myriad festive celebrations this past holiday season. Visit the Facebook gallery for Holiday-by-the-Bay photos and coverage in The Miami Herald. DEC 22, 2012

Thalatta Estate Facebook ... We know how much you "love" Thalatta Estate, but now we want to see how much you "like" it. Please check out their new Facebook page and all that it offers. NOV 14, 2012

Sign of the Times ... Public Works is replacing old green mast-arm signs at major intersections throughout the Village. Read more. NOV 13, 2012

Zoning Hearing ... On-demand video coverage of Monday's Zoning Hearing is now available on the Video/Archive page. DEC 19, 2012

Boat Parade Photos ... We have a new album on Facebook for the 3rd Annual Boat Parade. Thanks for all the support for such a great cause! DEC 17, 2012

Holiday Shopping Tips ... The Palmetto Bay Policing Unit wishes all residents pay heed to the three A’s of crime prevention this holiday season. Read more. DEC 1, 2012

Food Drive ... Hundreds of food items were delivered to Village Hall by the Palmetto Bay Canal Association, a spectacular conclusion to Palmetto Bay's Holiday Food Drive for Feeding South Florida. DEC 17, 2012