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The Village of Palmetto Bay is a residential, family-focused community newly incorporated in 2002. Situated on the southern part of Biscayne Bay, Palmetto Bay is widely known for its pretty parks and waterfront activities.
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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of six wonderfully maintained and manicured parks. Shopping and dining at Dadeland Mall and Sunset Place are just a few minutes away.
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.
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Palmer Trinity School Senior Awarded Prestigious P.E.O. STAR Scholarship
Sofia Reed Gomes, a high school senior at Palmer Trinity School, has been awarded the prestigious $2,500 P.E.O. STAR Scholarship for the 2024–2025 academic year. She is one of only 880 students selected nationwide to receive this honor from the Philanthropic...
State of Palmetto Bay – June 2025
Settlements close wounds—or open new ones. -Wilson Alvarez June 2025 in Palmetto Bay marked the start of the summer season, with leadership focusing on service continuity, seasonal programming, and infrastructure monitoring. Village officials, including the Mayor,...
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State of Palmetto Bay – May 2025
Legal feuds extract more than just money -Wilson Alvarez May 2025 in Palmetto Bay reflected a month of transition into the summer season, with leadership focusing on infrastructure readiness, community programming, and maintaining service consistency. Village...
State of Palmetto Bay – April 2025
A good leader listens; a great leader acts—Palmetto Bay still strives for greatness. -Wilson Alvarez April 2025 in Palmetto Bay reflected a month of continued governance, infrastructure attention, and active community engagement. Village leadership, including the...
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- Fun and Educational Royal Poinciana Festival
by Christopher Pearson on June 4, 2026 at 11:30 pmA 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.
- THE BERRY FARM INTRODUCES SALSA NIGHTS TO SATURDAY EVENINGS IN MIAMI’S COUNTRYSIDEby Community Press Releases on June 4, 2026 at 10:22 pm
New Weekly Experience Combines Salsa, Bachata, Latin Music, and South Florida’s Largest Line Dancing Venue The Berry Farm is adding a new rhythm to Saturday nights this summer with the launch of Salsa Nights, a new Latin dance experience featuring salsa, bachata, reggaeton, merengue, and popular throwbacks. The addition joins the farm’s popular weekly line The post THE BERRY FARM INTRODUCES SALSA NIGHTS TO SATURDAY EVENINGS IN MIAMI’S COUNTRYSIDE first appeared on Miami's Community News.
- Staying Afloat: Water Safety Is for Everyoneby Christina White on June 4, 2026 at 10:02 pm
In South Florida, water is both abundant and essential. From our sought-after beaches to neighborhood pools, canals, lakes, and marinas, water is woven into how we live, play, and connect with one another. With this amount of access comes a shared responsibility to recognize the risks around water. The reality is eye-opening. For children ages The post Staying Afloat: Water Safety Is for Everyone first appeared on Miami's Community News.
- America at 250: Celebrate Freedom by Making Your Voice Heardby Alina Garcia on June 4, 2026 at 1:38 pm
As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding this July 4th, we have an opportunity to reflect on the principles that have guided America for two and a half centuries: liberty, self-government, and the power of citizens to shape their future through the ballot box. Few rights are more fundamental to our democracy The post America at 250: Celebrate Freedom by Making Your Voice Heard first appeared on Miami's Community News.
