MiamiHerald.com: Palmetto Bay

Letters praise Lindsay, Palmetto Bay development freeze

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:37 EDT

My husband, father and I have been residents of Palmetto Bay for the past nineteen years.

Palmetto Bay approves four-month moratorium on building permits

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:23 EDT

The development freeze does not apply to single-family homes on an acre or less.

Ex-mayor: Pick-up truck law protects City Beautiful

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:30 EDT

Every few years for the past 40 years or so, the pick-up truck issue surfaces in Coral Gables. Now, after prolonged and very expensive litigation in which the city successfully defended its ordinance not allowing parking pick-up trucks in residential areas, the City Commission immediately turned back its victory. Why did we (the city) even start to expend upwards of $200,000 by the taxpayers if there was apparently no intention of savoring a victory; on the contrary, to just squander it instead. Who of us, personally, would win a law suit, only to magnanimously hand the win back to an opponent?

Memorial walk will honor girl killed by alleged drunk driver

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:35 EDT

Students at Southwood Middle School in Palmetto Bay will take a memorial walk on Wednesday to honor Kaely Camacho, the 13-year-old girl killed in April by an alleged drunk driver.

Murder-suicide suspected in Palmetto Bay couple’s shooting deaths

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:31 EDT

Neighbors said the real-estate broker and his accountant wife seemed friendly enough, although there were hints that all was not well with their relationship.

Palmetto Bay discusses moratorium on building permits

Mon, 14 May 2012 15:20 EDT

A proposed temporary halt to new building permits would not affect homes on an acre or smaller.

Magical Moments

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:28 EDT

Dance, music and art from students around the county will be on display at the Deering Estate in Palmetto Bay

Fairchild Botanic Garden honors volunteers of the year

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:15 EDT

P at Cervi, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden volunteer extraordinaire, was honored recently for giving generously of her time. Very generously of her time. The tireless helper has served in the garden for 4,000 hours over the past 11 years.

Palmetto Bay council discusses park hours

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:47 EDT

Palmetto Bay’s Village Council hosted a workshop to discuss park hours at Thalatta Estate.

Earth Day becomes Earth Week in Palmetto Bay

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:36 EDT

In Palmetto Bay, Earth Day is so big it can’t be contained in one day. Try nearly a week.