Our condolences. We mourn the passing of Yolly Buchmann

Her leadership in the arts brought wonderful events to Palmetto Bay! Yolly was a firebrand who was hard-driven for the arts. I can't say enough about Yolly.

I will remember her for several things: Her role (along with the entire Cultural Council) in bringing "Art in the Park" as well as "Jazz Under the Stars". She has earned recognition in positive Palmetto Bay history. 

Palmetto Bay was blessed to have so many members of the Cultural Council residing within its borders.  I recall attending a Jazz Under the Stars when it was held at Metro Zoo.  A brief partnership formed between the first Palmetto Bay Village Council and the Cultural Council after incorporation,and through the efforts of Yolly Buchmann, Betty Noe, Maria Kesti and so many others with the Council.  We had two of their events.  "Jazz Under The Stars" on March 6, 2004. And the many years we enjoyed the Art Show through 2011 Neither event occurs any longer within Palmetto Bay.  CLICK HERE to read more and view a few photos from this Jazz event.

Her obituary can be found on page 13A of the Sunday edition of the Miami Herald (CLICK HERE to read the online version). Facts I did not know: 

She was baptized at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. She would go onto study at the University of the Sacred Heart in Puerto Rico and the College of New Rochelle in New York. A dedicated patron of the Arts, she served as President of the South Miami Cultural Council and Theatre Arts League

My memories with Yolly will resolve around these events in Palmetto Bay, the tenacity should put in in the year around logistics to make these events happen, her leadership in working with the Cultural Council Board and her work with the village in sponsorship and logistics.  She was an 'energizer bunny' of the Arts. Rest in Peace Yolly.  You earned our lasting respect. So many of us benefited from your efforts. A leader in the arts and team building.

Your friend,

Eugene Flinn