Areas where Palmetto Bay local government should remain in business. Construction is an essential activity and continues at Palmetto H.S. in Pinecrest. So why have important projects come to a halt in Palmetto Bay?

A fair question to ask is why are two huge Palmetto Bay projects at a standstill or near standstill while significant work getting done elsewhere? I am specifically referring to the bridge at Coral Reef Park as well as the Franjo Road construction.

The video below was posted to the "Around Palmetto Bay" Facebook site. It shows that work remains ongoing for government contracts - in this case work under the Miami-Dade County School Board - demolition of the older section of Palmetto High School located in Pinecrest. The Video was posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Why is work getting done in Pinecrest and not in Palmetto Bay?

There was a very brief discussion of the Franjo Road project at the April 6, 2020, Village Council meeting. The following is taken from the full summary on this item as reported by Village Officials:

CLICK HERE to view the complete online message. Presented here is the portion stated relating to the status of construction:

Interim Village Manager Greg Truitt reported that people are now getting the message about social distancing and respecting the closures of Village Parks. (… portion omitted …) Regarding completion of the Franjo Road project, Mr. Truitt said work is now being done on utilities, but that construction has slowed as many contractors are not reporting to work due to COVID-19 precautions.

The public stated report was factual and I accept it on face value, notably that there are no other reasons that were excluded or left unreported to the Council and to the Public (to withhold such information would not be in compliance with Palmetto Bay's Citizen's Bill of Rights).

There appears to have been no mention of the status for the Coral Reef Park bridge project. (CLICK HERE to view a prior post on this Coral Reef Park project - March 1, 2020, This is no way to bridge a community. Both banks are a mess at Coral Reef Park as we near the annual community celebration.). Note that this post was made six weeks earlier with no resumption of activity, though there is a piece of heavy equipment presently posted at the site, sitting idle.

Seriously, the residents of Palmetto Bay are just as important as those served by the Miami-Dade County School Board in as well as outside of the Village of Pinecrest. Let’s step it up and get these projects completed before Coral Reef Park reopens and the Franjo Road traffic (or required detours into neighborhoods) resume.

2017 Village Celebration - another outstanding community event. Thank you all.

Thank you to those who attended or supported the 2017 Annual Celebration at Coral Reef Park.  Another home run event! I have posted photos from this event.  Take the time to view and follow the links to prior blog posts with photos of the prior picnics.  Perhaps you can find photos of yourself, your family.  Feel free to send me photos to post.  We want to keep that #SmallTownUSA feeling going.

Please also take the time to review some prior posts regarding the history of our village picnic, including: Sunday, March 6, 2011, Linda Robinson, Palmetto Bay's initial Vice Mayor, reflects on celebration history

Also see:  Saturday, September 8, 2012, Village History Update - Part III – Annual Village Picnic - 10 year anniversary

Check out all the past picnic blogs – CLICK HERE -

  

 

 

 

 

POD - Palmetto High School Baseball wins the 2017 "Mayor's Cup" game at Coral Reef Park

Congratulations to Miami Palmetto Senior HS Baseball - winners of the 2017 Mayor's Cup.

I am proud of the hard work from our student-athletes. Miami Palmetto Senior HS wins the 2017 Mayor's Cup in their annual rivalry game with Coral Reef Senior HS.  Two outstanding teams.  I am proud of all the student athletes.  Palmetto Bay is blessed to have such fine public and private schools serving our community. 

2017 Palmetto Bay Mayor's Cup - Miami Palmetto Sr HS Varsity

The Mayor's Cup 
#ItTakesAVillage #PalmettoBayTurns15

Palmetto Bay Mayor, Eugene Flinn, @eugeneflinn presenting the trophy to the winners of the Mayor's Cup. Young men - you make us all proud! pic.twitter.com/N3ihK8ynGw

— Palmetto Baseball (@Palmettobase1) March 5, 2017

Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Band/Orchestra, Chatonettes, Color Guard - Please come out, buy your tree, and support the Music Department.

Support your local High School - Miami Palmetto Senior High School's Christmas Tree lot opens this Friday, November 18th at their usual location - Suniland Park (Corner of US1 and 128th Street in Pinecrest)

Hours are Monday through Friday, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Sales benefit the Miami Palmetto Senior High School, Band/Orchestra, Chatonettes, Color Guard - Please come out, buy your tree, and support the Music Department.

Don't forget your coupons - I will e-mail you a .PDF of this coupon flyer for you to download and present at time of purchase if you e-mail me at eugeneflinn@bellsouth.net .

 

Palmetto Bay / Palmetto HS Color Run 2016 - rain dampened the turnout, but not the spirit of those who attended.

We hope to have dry skies for the 2017 Color Run - the late afternoon rain certainly put a damper on the walk up registrations (and turned more than a few pre-registereds) away.  Another day of colorful fun for those who braved the weather.  And yes, Alex and I were not the only one there who had participated in both running events of Saturday, Nov 5.

A great event. #GetFitPalmettoBay for a great cause. It takes a village!

I am posting a few photos to see what you may have missed.  

(Photos above - Palmetto Bay Council Member Larissa Siegel Lara
and husband Pablo working one of the color stations)

(Above - Palmetto HS PTSA officials at start of race announcements)

 

 

 

 

Support your local community theatre - Palmetto HS presents: Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Bring the family - support our local community school students.

Final performances of Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – tonight (Friday, April 15, 2016) at 7 PM, Tomorrow, (Saturday, April 16 – at 2:30 PM).

Even local pets (the Sterling's family guard) Brody has a role!

Palmetto Bay Twilight Color Run & Concert - Photos from the event

What a weekend!

The inaugural Color Run 5K was a resounding success with over 500 run/walkers. I was so pleased to see our youth so active - and having so much fun, both in run/walking as well as those who worked so hard in set up and/or operation to make this event such a success. This is our community and the spirit is strong. Please take the time to check out this video by Miami Hal Feldman (earlier post).

A very special thanks to team Coral Reef Elementary who turned out in strong numbers and participated in both the miler and the full 5K. 

Yes, we had fun and got quite colorful - and fit - and raised money for Palmetto HS!

We look forward to even more events and continuing to build a strong and prosperous community.

Palmetto Bay Twilight Color Run & Concert, Nov. 7, to benefit Palmetto High School

We are closing in on the first-ever Color Run in Palmetto Bay.

Run, walk or simply kick back and enjoy a concert. Its all good. Make plans to participate in the Palmetto Bay Twilight Color Run & Concert, Nov. 7, to benefit Palmetto High School.  CLICK HERE to read coverage in the Palmetto Bay News.

CLICK HERE to view event updates posted on the Official Palmetto Bay Village website

Alexandra and I hope to see you at this exciting event.

Eugene Flinn