Cutler Bay news and information

Website

Home
Forum
Newsletter
About us

Cutler Bay Links

Cutler Bay Government
Area Attractions
Dining
Detailed Town Map
Emergency Preparedness

Media
Old Cutler Rd Charrette
Organizations
Photo Gallery
Safety
Schools
Video Gallery
Voting
Weather/Hurricane
Places of Worship

Archives

2009 2008
2007 2006

Town of Cutler Bay, Florida News and Events

This is a community website serving the Town of Cutler Bay, Fl, and is not the official Town of Cutler Bay website. This site is owned and operated by Cutler Bay residents Tom, Barbara, & Tom Condon. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. To discuss local issues, visit our forum.

Local Events | Community Announcements | Cutler Bay Government | Miscellaneous

HEADLINES

  • January 6th: Concerned Citizens Meeting
  • January 8th: Senior Community Resource Fair
  • January 8th: Usage of Plants Lecture at Deering
  • January 10th: Redland Riot Road Rallye
  • January 11th: 58th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art
  • Christmas Tree Recycling
  • Send A Card To Our Troops Overseas
  • SFWMD May Allow Development On Cutler Bay Coastal Wetlands

LOCAL EVENTS

Concerned Citizens Meeting
On Tuesday, January 6th, at 7:00pm, the Cutler Ridge Concerned Citizens will have a presentation by Steve Zarzecki. He will be discussing "Old Cutler Road, A Brief History and a Vision of the Future". In addition, a representative from the Cutler Bay Police Department will be in attendance to discuss your concerns and answer questions. The meeting takes place at Cutler Ridge Park, which is located at 10100 SW 200 Street. This meeting is free and open to all Cutler Bay residents.

Senior Community Resource Fair at Southland Mall
Thursday, January 8 from 11am to 2pm. Visit Southland Mall for a free Senior Resource Fair. Receive free fire and life safety information, health screenings, promotional giveaways and more. Seniors 65 and older can sign up for the installation a a free smoke or carbon monoxide detector. Qualified applicants can also request a Dial-A-Life phone for use in emergency situations. Commissioner Katy Sorenson will give a presentation at 1:30. For more information phone 786-331-4920 or read the press release.

South Dade Regional Library Events
The following events take place at the South Dade Regional Library, located at 10750 SW 211th St. Phone 305-233-8140 for more information

  • Tuesday, January 6th, from 3:30-4:30pm. Get hooked at your library. Learn to crochet, ages 6-12. Limited to 6 participants. Registration is required.
  • Thursday, January 8th from 6-7pm. Teens, bring in your pair of old jeans and decorate them.
  • Wednesday January 14th from 3:30-4:30pm. Celebrate Louis Braille's 200th birthday by learning about the Braille alphabet and how to write your name.
  • Friday, January 16th from 3-4pm. Join the fun as some of your favorite stories come alive on film.
  • Saturday, January 17th, from 11am-noon. Save Water, Save Money. Learn how to replace your irrigation system and qualify for a rebate.
  • Wednesday, January 21st, 7:30-8:30pm. Immigration and Bankruptcy Seminars. Get answers to your immigration and bankruptcy questions.
  • Monday, January 26th from 3:30-4:30 pm. Celebrate the Chinese New Year with stories and crafts. For ages 6-12.
  • Saturday's starting at 10am-1pm. Receive free tutoring and homework help in science, math and reading. Call the library to sign-up.
  • Ethnobotany Lecture at Deering
    Thursday, January 8th from 7:30-8:30pm. Learn about the medicinal, ritual and practical use of plants in Miami. This free lecture takes place at the Deering Estate located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. Phone 305-235-1668 for details.

    Redland Riot Road Rallye
    January 10th from 11am-5pm. Join in the fun of the annual Redland Riot Road Rallye. This is a free event for car enthusiasts, tropical fruit lovers, history buffs and anyone who enjoys a leisurely drive through rural South Miami-Dade County. Participants start at Cauley Square, located at US-1 and 224 Street where they receive a map , driving directions, and a series of questions to be answered along the way. The event moves on to other homestead destinations. For more information visit, http://redlandriot.com or email rob@redlandriot.com.

    Redland Festival at Fruit and Spice Park
    January 10th & 11th from 10am-5pm. Visit the Fruit and Spice Park for this annual festival featuring local arts and crafts, tropical plants, food, and children's activities including a petting zoo, pony rides, puppet and magic show, and Everglades reptile show. Admission is $6 for adults, free for children under 12. The Fruit and Spice Park is located at 24801 SW 187th Avenue. Homestead, Phone 305-247-5727.

    58th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art
    On January 11th, from 10am-5pm, visit the University of Miami for the 58th Annual Beaux Arts Festival. This juried fine arts show features more than 250 artists. In addition, enjoy foods from many cultures, and an Art Park for children 5-12 that allows kids to create their own art while their parents stroll the festival. Admission is free, however there is a $10 per hour/per child fee for the Art Park. The event takes place on the University of Miami Campus, at Stanford Drive in Coral Gables. For more information, phone 305-321-1143 or email Morgan Smith.

    Thursday Nights at Fairchild
    From January through May, Fairchild Gardens will be open on Thursday nights from 6-9pm where patrons can enjoy a host of different events from concerts, walking tours, performances, movies and more. Admission is $15 for non-members, and $8 for their children ages 6-17. For members the admission is $10 for adults and $5 for their children (children 5 and under are free). For information about what events are taking place each Thursday, and to purchase tickets online, visit their website at,www.fairchildgarden.org.



    COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

    No-Build Policy for Biscayne Bay Wetlands is Rescinded
    Reversing a no-development policy set last year, leaders of the South Florida Water Management District said last week they would give case-by-case consideration to applications to build on coastal wetlands set aside for restoration in South Dade.

    The decision might directly affect Cutler Properties, which applied three years ago to build on its 136 acres on the southeast corner of Southwest 184th Street and Old Cutler Road in Cutler Bay... Read the complete Miami Herald article here.

    Recycle Your Christmas Tree

    • Friday, December 26 through Sunday January 18, your can recycle your Christmas tree by taking it to the Eureka Drive transfer station or a designated drop off location at the South Dade Landfill.
    • Curbside recycling is available from January 7th-14th only. To recycle, remove all decorations including tinsel.
    • Recycled Christmas tree chips will be available at the Eureka Drive station in late January.

    Eureka Drive Trash and Recycling Center is located at 9401 SW 184 Street. It is open daily from 7am to 5:30pm. The South Dade Landfill is located at 24000 SW 97 Avenue. For additional information, visit. You can also watch this video regarding the tree recycling program.

    Cutler Bay Senior Transportation
    From December 9th through January 9th, the town will be providing bus transportation to residents who reside in our Senior Citizen communities. The bus (which is contracted through Palmetto Bay) will stop at various locations such as Old Cutler Town Center and Southland Mall. This service allows seniors an opportunity to shop, socialize, and participate in holiday activities. We would like to commend the Town Council for funding this project and encourage them to look for grants and other funding to continue and expand on this community service.

    Low Cost Heath Insurance Available January 5th
    Low Cost Health insurance coverage will be available to Florida residents beginning January 5th. To find out about the plan, visit coverfloridahealthcare.com or read the Miami Herald article at www.miamiherald.com/569/story/807244.html.



    CUTLER BAY GOVERNMENT

    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 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 Town Council Meeting-January 21st
    The next Cutler Bay Town Council meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21st, 7pm, at the South Dade Regional Library, 1st floor. There was not a town council meeting in December. The Library is located at 10750 SW 211th St. Read the agendas for the meetings.

    UPCOMING CUTLER BAY TOWN MEETINGS ***
    Jan 5th
    6pm
    Monday
    Communications Committee Meeting
    Cutler Bay Town Hall,
    10720 Caribbean Blvd., Suite 105
    Jan 21st
    7pm
    Wednesday
    Cutler Bay Town Council Meeting
    South Dade Regional Library
    10750 SW 211th St, 1st floor

    *** meeting dates and times are subject to change



    MISCELLANEOUS

    South Florida Water Restriction Schedule

    • Odd street addresses may irrigate lawns and landscapes on Wednesdays and Saturdays from midnight to 10am and/or 4pm to 11:59pm.
    • Even street addresses may irrigate lawns and landscapes on Thursdays and Sundays from midnight to 10am and/or 4pm to 11:59pm.

    For more information, visit this SFWMD news release.

    Find The Cheapest Local Gas Prices
    Visit this site to search for the cheapest local gas prices.

    Movies At Southland Mall Regal Cinemas
    Get movie times and listings.

    Archives
    Check out past stories from 2006, 2007 and 2008 from our archives.



    Please send us any comments or suggestions.