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Carl Hiaasen at Fairchild Garden
Monday, August 30th, at 7pm. South Florida author and columnist Carl Hiaasen will be visiting Fairchild Garden for a reading from his new book, Star Island, and will be available to sign your copy. Tickets are $10 for Fairchild members, and $15 for non-members. Purchase a copy of "Star Island" at Books & Books prior to the event and receive free tickets. For more information, call 305-667-1651 ext. 3358.
Labor Day Blues Picnic at The Deering Estate
Sunday, September 5th from 11am-5pm. (gate opens at 10am). Join the fun as your friends and neighbors celebrate Labor Day with great food and music by the Blackstar Blues Band. General Admission without food is $15 for adults and $10 for kids. General Admission with food is $30 for adults and $20 for kids. The menu includes pulled pork, BBQ chicken, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Garden Salad, Grilled Hot Dog and Chips. For more information, visit deeringestate.com.
Holy Rosary Flea Market
On Saturday, September 11th, from 8am-3pm, Holy Rosary Catholic Church will be holding a flea market. This venue provides a great opportunity for residents sell their unneeded items. For booth information, call 305-345-1683. Holy Rosary Church is located at 18455 Franjo Rd.
Free Sundays in August at Fairchild Garden
Fairchild Garden is offering free admissions every Sunday throughout August from 9:30am to 4:30pm. For more information, visit fairchildgarden.org.
Upcoming Cutler Bay Elections Information
Elections will be held on November 2nd for the positions of Mayor, Councilmember- District 1, and Councilmember- District 3. Get the latest information about the candidates, campaign finance reports, voting records of current council members, a breakdown of sponsored legislation and other information, visit our elections page at cutlerbay.net/elections-2010.
Re-purpose Or Recycle your Election Signs
Election signs are popping up everywhere. When the elections over, you can re-purpose your campaign signs by cutting them to fit the bottom of your reusable shopping bags. In addition, the cardboard signs are recyclable and can be placed in your blue recycling bin.
Is Your Child's Teacher a Bad Apple?
Want to find out if your child's teacher has been arrested or accused of an ethics violation? Visit this Florida Department of Education website.
Student Essay Contest
Open to grades 9-12. Complete an essay that answers the question: What civic value do you believe is most essential to being an American? Prizes up to $5,000 will be awarded. For more information, visit beinganamerican.org.
Florida Tax Amnesty Days
July 1st through September 30th 2010. Taxpayers will be able to pay overdue taxes with no penalty and reduced interest during Florida's Tax Amnesty Days. All taxes administered by the Department of Revenue are eligible, except unemployment tax and Miami-Dade County Lake Belt Fees. Taxpayers must sign an amnesty agreement to participate. To apply or to get more information, visit dor.myflorida.com.
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 Elections in 2010
The Town of Cutler Bay will hold elections on November 2, 2010 for the offices of Mayor, District Seat 1, and District Seat 3. Get election information on our Elections-2010 page.
Cutler Bay Sets Maximum Tax Rate
At the July 21st meeting, the town council voted to set the town's MAXIMUM tax millage rate at 3.23. If adopted, this would be a substantial rate increase over the present millage rate of 2.58. The final tax rate will be discussed and set at 2 upcoming budget meetings.
Cutler Bay Town Council Meeting- September 15th at 7pm
The next regular Cutler Bay Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday, September 15th, at the South Dade Regional Library, located at 10750 SW 211th St. To read the agendas for the council meetings, visit cutlerbay.net/meetings.
| UPCOMING CUTLER BAY TOWN MEETINGS *** | |
| September 1st 4pm Wednesday |
Budget Workshop Cutler Bay Town Hall 10720 Caribbean Blvd., Suite 105 |
| September 8th 7pm Wednesday |
1st Budget Hearing South Dade Regional Library 10750 SW 211th St |
| September 14th 5pm Tuesday |
1st Budget Hearing "Reconvened" Cutler Bay Town Hall 10720 Caribbean Blvd, 2nd floor |
| September 15th 7pm Wednesday |
Cutler Bay Town Council Meeting South Dade Regional Library 10750 SW 211th St |
| September 22nd 7pm Wednesday |
2nd Budget Hearing South Dade Regional Library 10750 SW 211th St |
*** meeting dates and times are subject to change
Protect Yourself From The Sun
Not all sunscreens are alike. Some sunscreens contain questionable ingredients. Find out the truth about SPF, red-flag ingredients to avoid, and which sunscreens deliver on their promises. Visit ewg.org.
Find Local Yard Sales
Like yard sales. Visit yardsaletreasuremap.com for a weekly listing of yard sales in our area.
Water Restrictions Eased
Effective May 21st, 2010. residents in Miami-Dade County are limited to watering their lawns twice weekly. Residents and businesses with odd-numbered street address may water on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays only before 10am or after 4pm. Even numbered addresses: Thursdays and/or Sundays before 10am or after 4pm. For more information, visit sfwmd.gov/2days.
Find The Cheapest Local Gas Prices
Visit this site to search for the cheapest local gas prices.
Movies At Southland Mall Regal Cinemas
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