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July 4th Celebration at Whispering Pines Park
The Whispering Pines Civic Association and the Whispering Pines Woman's Club will sponsor their 42nd annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Whispering Pines Park, located at SW 88th Court and Ridgeland Drive (map). A parade featuring decorated floats and bicycles begins at 9:00 A.M. Participants must report to the Elementary School parking lot, 18929 S.W. 89 Road by 8:15 A.M. Along with music provided by Mike Schuler, there will be a bounce house, water slide and Humble Hearts Puppet Show for children, hamburgers, hot dogs, snowcones, popcorn, cold drinks, prizes, U.S. Air Force flyover (weather permitting), and free watermelon after the parade. This event is free and open to all residents of Cutler Bay and South Dade County. For more information, call 305-235-6709 or 305-235-0561 or read the flyer.
July 4th Fireworks Display at Black Point Marina
There will be a July 4th fireworks display at Black Point Marina beginning at 9pm. The fireworks display is presented though the efforts of Commissioner Katy Sorenson, several municipalities, and local businesses. See the flyer for more information.
Free Movies at Southland Mall
It's time for Regal Cinemas family film festival. Kids and their parents can see select "G" and "PG" rated films for free on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am for a limited time. Tickets are available on the day of the show. For additional information, or to find other theater locations, times and film schedules, visit.
Summer Cabaret At Deering
June 27th, July 25th and August 29th at 8pm. The Deering Estate hosts the 6th Annual Summer Cabaret Series. Guests can bring refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the show. Single tickets are $20, or $55 for the three-concert series. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 305-235-1668 ext. 233, or visit deeringestate.org. The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72 Avenue.
Free Weekend Park Admissions
Admission fees will be waived during the weekends of June 20-21, July 18-19, and August 15-16, at Everglades National park, Dry Tortugas, or any other national park. Call Call 305-221-8455 for more information.
Vacuum Cleaner Needed
Kids Hope United is looking for a vacuum cleaner for one of their foster homes. If you have a working vacuum you would be willing to donate to a needy family, please contact Dolly Santana at dsantana@kidshopeunited.org.
Cutler Bay PRC to Hire 250 People
Plantation-based call-center operator PRC said it plans to hire 250 people at its Cutler Bay site, located at at 19500 S. Dixie Hwy. Information on the job openings is available at PRCcareers.com or by calling 786-293-4444.
Miami-Dade Bus Routes Schedule Adjustment
Effective Sunday, June 14th, more than 60 bus routes will be adjusted. See which routes will be affected at miamidade.gov/transit/alignment-09.asp.
Summer Savings
Looking for a way to keep the kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune. Check out www.miamidade.gov/infocenter/stay_save_2009.asp where you will find coupons, 2 for 1 specials and information about free admissions to local museums and other Dade county attractions.
Summer Savings Pass
Purchase a general admission ticket at Miami Metrozoo, Wannado City or the Miami Seaquarium and for an additional $19.95 get unlimited visits to all three through August 30th. Visit summersavingspass.com for more information.
Get Recycling E-Mail Alerts
Miami-Dade county is offering to send out an email reminder the evening before your recycling day. If you wish to participate in this service, visit.
Cutler Bay Government Information
For more information about the town's charter, agendas, ordinances, how to contact town officials, the town's website, and more, visit our Cutler Bay Government page.
Cutler Bay Mail-In Election Results
Question 1: To amend the charter to alter the qualifying periods to comply with future elections laws and policies
Yes - 82.72%, 1,743 votes
No - 17.28%, 364 votes
Total votes on this question: 2,107
Question 2: To amend the charter to eliminate the towns obligation to pay for specialized police services
Yes - 83.78%, 1,761 votes
No - 16.22%, 341 votes
Total votes on this question: 2102
(note: this does NOT eliminate specialized police services. The town will now receive these services at no cost)
Palmetto Bay Election Results
Palmetto Bay residents also voted in favor of these 2 amendments. In addition, they voted to eliminate their mitigation payments to the county by a vote of 93.71% in favor. In addition, 68.17% voted to make it more difficult for private schools to expand. Over 4600 Palmetto Bay residents participated in the election.
To see all the election results, visit.
Cutler Bay Town Council Meeting- July 15th
The next Cutler Bay Town Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15th, 7pm, at the South Dade Regional Library, 1st floor. The library is located at 10750 SW 211th St. Read the agenda for the meetings.
| UPCOMING CUTLER BAY TOWN MEETINGS *** | |
| June 30th 7pm Tuesday |
Parks Committee Meeting Cutler Ridge Park 10100 SW 200th St. |
| July 13th 1:00pm Monday |
Code Compliance hearing Cutler Bay Town Hall 10720 Caribbean Blvd., Suite 105 |
| July 15th 7pm Wednesday |
Town Council Meeting South Dade Regional Library 10750 SW 211th St., 1st Floor |
*** meeting dates and times are subject to change
Cutler Bay 2008-09 Adopted Budget
The 2008-2009 budget was approved by the Cutler Bay Town Council at the September 20th, 2008 town council meeting and is available for viewing.
Cutler Bay Parks Master Plan
The Parks Master Plan, which will serve as a guide for the future development of the parks in our community, was adopted by the town council on February 18th, 2009. View the master plan here
Water Restrictions Eased
Effective June 18th, 2009, Less stringent restrictions on landscape water use apply. For more information, visit.
Compare Sunscreens
An investigation of over 1000 brands of sunscreens discovered that 4 out of 5 contain chemicals that may pose health hazards or don't protect as well as they claim. Before you head out into the summer sun, visit this website to find out if your sunscreen is all that it claims to be.
Find The Cheapest Local Gas Prices
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