Government vs. the people must tip toward transparency. -Wilson Alvarez January 2025 in Palmetto Bay marked the start of the new year with a focus on operational continuity, early infrastructure planning, and renewed community engagement. Village leadership, including...
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The many shops, restaurants, and small businesses serving visitors and residents are located on US1. Palmetto Bay has earned the moniker “Village of Parks” for developing a beautiful park system consisting
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Palmetto Bay is home to the historic 1925 Mediterranean Revival Thalatta Estate, once the stately winter home of the Connett family, located on Old Cutler Road fronting Biscayne Bay. In 2005, the Village of Palmetto Bay purchased this stunning landmark in order to preserve it. It is open to the public and can be reserved for private events.
The Village of Palmetto Bay is proud of its “A” rated public schools and excellent private schools such as Palmer Trinity School. Great schools, pristine parks, and family-oriented neighborhoods make the Village of Palmetto Bay a very desirable community in which to live.
Palmetto Bay is served by the IBUS –Bus Circulator Service and is close to area attractions such as Metrozoo and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens. US1 serves as the main commercial thoroughfare connecting Palmetto Bay with Coral Gables, the Village of Pinecrest, and South Miami.
State of Palmetto Bay – January 2025
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- Fun and Educational Royal Poinciana Festivalby Christopher Pearson on June 4, 2026 at 11:30 pm
A Royal Poinciana tree The Royal Poinciana Festival will take place throughout Miami-Dade County from Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 14. This is the 89th annual celebration of our oldest continuing festival in South Florida, and it includes numerous events (many free) over the eight days. “The Royal Poinciana Festival offers residents and visitors The post Fun and Educational Royal Poinciana Festival first appeared on Miami's Community News.
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