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Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Florida City develop a plan that proposes solutions to county traffic, while building for a future that considers each municipality’s character and aesthetic. The South Dade Municipal Coalition – made up of Pinecrest, Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay, Homestead and Florida City – developed a report that addresses county-wide …

Five South Dade cities work to control zoning around transit at a municipal level Read More »

It’s been my honor to serve as Village Mayor of Palmetto Bay. As we kick off Women’s History Month, I am excited and humbled to file for re-election to continue the important work ahead that preserves the greatness of our beautiful Village and prepares us for the future. Since I took office as Mayor, we have …

Let’s Keep Palmetto Bay United Read More »

Beneath glittering palm trees and a star-studded sky, participants of the fourth annual Menorah Lighting at Village Hall enjoyed fresh donuts, chocolate gelt and hot latkes — traditional Hanukkah fare — on the first night of the eight-night holiday. The event, arranged by Rabbi Zalman Gansburg and Rebbetzin Chani Gansburg, brought together dozens of people …

Palmetto Bay welcomes Hanukkah with menorah-lighting ceremony Read More »

Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham publicly recognized the Mayor’s Environmentalist of the Year, Dr. Leopoldo Llinas, during the Earth Day event on Friday, Apr. 23, at the village’s Thalatta Estate Park. Each year the mayor nominates the Environmentalist of the Year, someone, a group or a business that has made an outstanding contribution to an …

Village names 2021 Mayor’s Environmentalist of the Year Read More »

Palmetto Bay may be a green enclave of families, parks and desirable public schools, but when Karyn Cunningham looked to the future of Palmetto Bay she also saw a city in transition. “I ran for Mayor because I thought I could help the city through these next years,” says the Mayor, who recently celebrated one …

Leading Today for Tomorrow Read More »

The Village of Palmetto Bay officially launched its new Freebee Express Park & Ride program on Sept. 19 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Palmetto Bay Park. Palmetto Bay earlier had inaugurated traditional Freebee on-demand gasless vehicles for rides throughout the village, and now the Freebee Express shuttles will provide free Monday-Friday transportation for morning commuters …

Village officially launches new Freebee Express Park & Ride Read More »

Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham believes that everyone has tipping points in life, occasions when enough factors are in play to spur positive change. For her, that moment came after 18 years teaching, when a change in leadership in the United Teachers of Dade prompted her to seek a job with the county education union. …

Karyn Cunningham Palmetto Bay mayor seeks creation of vibrant downtown Read More »

Palmetto Bay Mayor Karyn Cunningham believes that everyone has tipping points in life, occasions when enough factors are in play to spur positive change. For her, that moment came after 18 years teaching, when a change in leadership in the United Teachers of Dade prompted her to seek a job with the county education union. …

Karyn Cunningham Palmetto Bay mayor seeks creation of vibrant downtown Read More »