Busy, rainy, event filled-weekend. WHEELS, DARE Art Festival pushed through the rain, Food & Rock cancelled

November 13, 14 & 15 was a very busy weekend impacted by rains all weekend.  The WHEELS Big Bash was forced to shut down early on Saturday due to torrential rain. A nice ride made very wet - the WHEEL Bike Train that stated/ended in South Miami, running down the South Dade Bike Trail, onto 168 Street, west through Larry & Penny Thompson Park, onto and south through the Black Creek Trail to Black Point then up through Cutler Bay, Palmetto Bay, and through Pinecrest on the Old Cutler Trail back to South Miami.  

Tree down on the busway/bike lanes -Top 11/13, bottom, on 11/14

Victor Dover and UBER execs - announcing UBER POOL Ride Share.

 

 Alexandra and I attended two events Friday evening held at the Tropical Audubon House in South Miami - The Ceci Watson Exhibition, Opening Reception held as part of the South Miami Art Walk (a must do) and the WHEELS Friday evening reception. (also pictured, Amy Creekmur and Amy Donner at TAS/Exhibit) - GO Green!

Alicia Bravo, Director, Miami-Dade Transit speaks to WHEELS attendees

 

(above left) Bike 305's Sue Kawalerski shows off the new BIKE 305 Bike trails/routes map.  (above right) WHEELS events listing.

Rain led to an unfortunate early end - the Bike Bash was an outstanding event. Looking for another one.

The Rain impacted other events in Palmetto Bay as well - our Palmetto Bay Policing Unit's DARE Art Show.

The DARE show did go on through the Saturday and provided fun and crafts for those who attended.

The 4th Annual Food and Rock festival was forced to cancel the event.

(Notice posted on the Village official Facebook site): EVENT CANCELLED - Palmetto Bay was hosting Florida Rock Star's 4th annual Palmetto Bay Food & Rock Festival TONIGHT at Ludovici Park Amphitheater however, due to inclement weather, the event has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience

Nov 12, 2015 - appearing before the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation

I was honored to appear before the Miami-Dade Legislative Delegation on Thursday, November 12, 2015.  This meeting marked a transition as Senator Anitere Flores, (R 37) completed her term as delegation chair.   The new chair for this coming year is State Rep Jose Felix Diaz (R 116). This is part of ongoing local hearings where our local legislative members hear for their constituents.  Nov 12 was a busy day as almost 100 people testified at this public hearing which focused on education, economic development, agriculture and natural resources. 

I meet regularly with our local representatives, whether it is by telephone, or in person both locally or in Tallahassee.  We are privileged to have a very responsive Miami-Dade County Legislative delegation.

Eugene Flinn, Mayor
Village of Palmetto Bay

Photos of the Day - serving (dinner) to those (and their families) who served - Veterans Day 2015

The Village Council was honored to serve dinner as our Veterans Day salute to the members and families of the American Legion, Post #133, in Palmetto Bay.  I have taken the liberty of posting a few photos.  We were also joined by our District 8 County Commissioner, Daniella Levine Cava.

 

 

 

 

Thank you to all who have served our great country.

Very truly yours,

Eugene Flinn

Thank you to those who have served. Have a happy Veterans Day - 2015

I would like to thank all US Military Veterans for their service to our country. 

Everyone should take a moment to honor those who have preserved our freedom and protected all of our rights, including the right to vote. Veterans Day is a holiday honoring living military veterans. It is both a Federal holiday and is also recognized and observed by all 50 states.

This year Palmetto Bay is honoring our local Veterans through hosting them for dinner at their American Legion Hall. Marlin Moore Post 133, in Palmetto Bay.  I look forward to serving our local veterans for this one special evening.   2016 will be special for our residents and Veterans as we embark upon a committee effort to determine the location, design and development of a Veterans Park/Memorial in Palmetto Bay.  This will be a public process and I invite participation from all residents in this long-overdue recognition park.

Lt. Col. Flinn and the Army Reserve Engagement Cell at the Kuwait Naval Base on this Veterans Day

Not every veteran is celebrating from the comfort of home, my brother, Walter Flinn, Lt. Col, US Army, is observing Veterans Day 2015, while deployed overseas.  We are all very proud of Lt. Col. Flinn for his service to our country.

History:  President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. Other countries today also still recognize November 11th as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in honor of the Armistice treaty which ended WWI. The U.S Congress amended this act on November 8, 1954, making this holiday Veterans Day as we know it today.

Military dot com list ways that you can celebrate and educate your children about Veterans Day:  http://www.military.com/veterans-day

History dot com offers a wealth of information about Veteran’s Day:  CLICK HERE

Thank you to every man and women who has served our county as a member of our armed forces

Very truly yours,

Eugene Flinn

1st Annual Palmetto Bay Twilight Color Run & Concert

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.