Mayor, Council in Tallahassee This Week

More Positive Changes for Palmetto Bay!

More positive changes are coming to Palmetto Bay! if you haven't noticed the main entry points to the Village are experiencing a noticeable "facelift" with new landscaping to beautify the locations. So far, new flowering plants and trees have be...

Traffic Calming Town Hall Meeting Presentation

If you weren't able to attend Monday night's Traffic Calming Town Hall Meeting 

Click here to view the presentation by Marlin Engineering. 

Safer Community Town Hall

On Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 7 pm, the Palmetto Bay Policing Unit will host a Safer Community Town Hall Meeting.They will lead a discussion on crime statistics and trends, existing and new local security measures and steps you can take to keep your f...

Swearing In Comments from Mayor Cunningham

Swearing in Comments

Mayor Karyn Cunningham

December 5, 2018

Thank you so much everyone!  

Thank you all for being a part of this evening’s proceedings.

First and foremost, I would like to thank my amazing daughter, Megan, who not only encouraged me t...

Street-by-Street Initiative

We know how frustrating it is to see problems on your street, and feel as though it's an uphill battle to get them fixed. Mayor Karyn Cunningham along with administration and staff have begun canvassing all Village streets to assess issues that n...

From Mayor Cunningham

New Mayor, Council Members

The Village congratulates Palmetto Bay Mayor-elect Karyn Cunningham, District 1 Council Member-elect Patrick Fiore, and District 3 Council Member-elect Marsha Matson. All will be sworn into office at Village Hall on December 5, 2018. We thank all resident...

Councilwoman Cunningham Once Again Heads Up Local Backpack Distribution

For the second year, Village of Palmetto Bay Councilwoman Cunningham has partnered with Village Police Department and local swim school, Ocaquatics, to collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to local schools in Palmetto Bay.

"I am please...

Senior Game Day a Huge Success

The first Thursday of every month through September, the Village will be hosting Senior Game Day at the Ed and Arlene Feller Community Room at Ludovici Park.

So proud of this initiative and the Village of Palmetto Bay's commitment to becoming an Age Friend...

Councilwoman For A Day

Councilwoman Cunningham hosted second grader Natalia Quick as Councilwoman for the Day on May 7th. Natalia got to meet with Village Charter Officers and Directors to get a taste of how business is conducted at Village Hall. She was even able to call the r...

Tropical Flowering Tree Society and Westminster Warriors

Tropical Flowering Tree Society and Westminster Warriors

On April 28th Cindy and Rob Bobson and students from the Westminster Christian School donated and planted 30 trees at Palmetto Bay Park. This is the second time I have partnered with these great frie...

Mangowood - Residents Help Make Safe Passage a Reality

Special thanks to the amazing advocates in Mangowood who have worked diligently to advocate and bring community consensus for a solution to the dangerous situation on SW 82nd Avenue and 148th Drive. Based on your advocacy and meetings with Miami-Dade Coun...

Age Friendly Initiative Sponsored by Councilwoman Cunningham

Many of our community's seniors have asked about the Age-Friendly Initiative that I sponsored in January, 2017. I am proud to announce that we have finally received our certificate showing that we are working on our Age-Friendly designation.

On February 13...

Councilwoman Cunningham Wants All Students Ready for School

Councilwoman Cunningham will be working with local businesses to collect school supplies for needy families with children who attend schools in our community.   If you would like to donate any new, unused school supplies like folders, crayons, pe...

Palmetto Senior High Alumni Association Scholarships

For the fourth year, the Palmetto Senior High Alumni Association awarded scholarships to graduating seniors who have been active members of the Miami Palmetto Senior High School community during their high school years. Four deserving students received $1...

Bridget Allison Pier Playground Dedication

On May 13^th, the Village of Palmetto Bay had a beautiful celebration to dedicate the playground at Coral Reef Park for Bridget Allison Pier, the daughter of Meighan Alexander, our former Village Clerk. The dedication was a culmination of a resolution pass...

2nd Annual Village at Work Day

Councilwoman Cunningham worked side-by-side with Village Staff for her 2nd Annual Village at Work Day. Every year she takes time from her regular Council duties to learn more about the needs and the work in each of the Village Departments. “Behi...

2nd Annual Kids Town Hall

This is the second year Councilwoman Cunningham has hosted a Kids Town Hall in the Village. In case you missed it, here's the presentation. Last year our community’s children helped pick new playground equipment for Coral Reef Park. Cli...

Run, Walk, Stroll 2k for CP

For the third year in a row, Palmetto Bay will be kicking off National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month by hosting a Run, Walk, Stroll 2K for Cerebral Palsy Awareness. The event was held at Coral Reef Park on Saturday, February 25th. District 1 Councilwoman...

Councilwoman Cunningham Informs residents about MDC Pilot Initiative

Councilwoman Cunningham informs residents that Miami-Dade County's Department of Transportation and Public Works is set to pilot a traffic flow initiative in District 1 on the borders of Pinecrest and Palmetto Bay at SW 136 Street and Ol...

Councilwoman Cunningham Recaps Her Second Year

Find out what Councilwoman Cunningham has accomplished together with Council and our Manager this past year, her second year in office as the Councilmember representing District 1 -- and the Village as a whole. Click here to read What a Second Ye...

Councilwoman Cunningham Appointed to ChamberSOUTH Board of Directors

ChamberSOUTH has appointed Councilwoman Karyn Cunningham to serve on the Board of Directors of the Board for ChamberSOUTH. ChamberSOUTH maintains a leadership role in the community through programs, services, and events that enhance the quality of life an...

Councilwoman Cunningham Appointed Vice-chair for FLC Committee

The Florida League of Cities has appointed Councilwoman Karyn Cunningham to serve as the Vice-chair of the 2016-2017 Transportation and Intergovernmental Relations Legislative Policy Committee. Click here to view the Community News story...

Village Hosts Association of Agencies Opportunities Campaign Meeting

Over 25 agencies providing services and resources for individuals with disabilities attended a monthly Association of Agencies (AOA) meeting hosted by Councilwoman Cunningham and the Village of Palmetto Bay. Click here to see the full st...

Join Councilwoman Cunningham for Saturday in the Park on Sep. 24th

Join Councilwoman Cunningham for Saturday in the Park on September 24th from 9-10 am at Palmetto Bay Park. Come take a tour of the park while getting some exercise. We will meet at the Concession Stand at 9 am. 

Councilmember for a Day

Two local youth spent the day learning how local government works in the Village of Palmetto. Trevor Morrow, a rising 7th grader, and Eitan Greenberg, a rising 4th grader and the former 3rd grade representative for his class at Beth Am, got an up close an...

Councilwoman Cunningham Discusses Important Information Regarding Charter Revisions

Councilwoman Cunningham discusses important information all residents should know about the upcoming Charter revisions. Watch the video here.

Join me for Saturday in the Park on August 6th

I had a great time meeting with residents while walking and talking in Coral Reef Park in June and July. With our beautiful new rubberized path at Coral Reef Park's outer loop in Zone 3 and 4, it was a great opportunity to get moving and no bette...

There is Still Time to Get Fit Palmetto Bay With our beautiful new rubberized path at Coral Reef Par

With our beautiful new rubberized path at Coral Reef Park's outer loop in Zone 3 and 4, there is no better time to get moving and no better place than The Village of Parks!

“Get Fit Palmetto Bay,” is a year-long series of event...

Councilwoman Cunningham Joins Coral Reef Elementary PTA in Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Nicholasaurus

Village of Palmetto Bay residents and Coral Reef Elementary teachers Ted and Janice Nicholasaurus were recently honored at Coral Reef Elementary for their philanthropic work with the school through their J.B. Cash Foundation.

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholasaurus hav...

A Safety Initiative is Unveiled at Coral Reef Park

On Tuesday, May 17th at 10am, a new navigational tool called Z.E.R.O. will be unveiled at Coral Reef Park.  Z.E.R.O, short for Zone Emergency Response Operation, will substantially decrease response times for first time responders in the event of...

Coral Reef Elementary School Named "No Place for Hate School"

This past week, Councilwoman Cunningham participated in the "No Place for Hate" School campaign, as Coral Reef Elementary School received the recognition for the 5th year in a row.  See photos.

Councilwoman Cunningham Invites Student Council to Visit Village Hall

Students from the Cutler Bay Academy of Advanced Studies toured Village Hall and got a firsthand look at municipal government. Thank you to their teacher, Mrs. Marshall and Cutler Bay Mayor Bell for joining them and making the visit possible. Cli...

Councilwoman Cunningham Hosted First-Ever Playground Fun Town Hall Meeting

Thank you to all of those who came out to Councilwoman Cunningham's first-ever Playground Fun Town Hall Meeting. It was great to hear feedback from Coral Reef Park's biggest fans. The event was covered by the Miami Herald and Community N...