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Summer Movie Night In The Park
Friday, May 17th at 7:00. Bring your family to Cutler Ridge Park to see the family friendly movie “Rise of the Guardians”. Admission is free, refreshments available for purchase. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call 305-238-4166.
International Orchid Show
May 17th through May 19th, from 9am-5pm. This AOS- judged event features over 60 venders with various types of orchids, plants, and supplies for sale, as well as lectures by experts, walking tours of the park, crafts along with food and drinks. The event takes place at the Redlands Fruit and Spice Park, located at 24801 SW 187th Ave. Homestead. For more information visit their website at redlandorchidfestival.org.
Miami-Dade Public Schools Spring Curriculum EXPO
Saturday, May 18th, 11am – 2pm. Students in the Southridge Senior High Feeder Pattern are invited to a Curriculum EXPO to find out more about local schools and their curriculum. Includes information on elementary, middle and high schools. The EXPO takes place at the South Dade Regional Library, located at 10750 SW 211th Ave. See the flier for more information.
Everglades Non-Native Fish Roundup
Saturday, May 18th. Non-native fish may cause detrimental changes to our native fish communities. This event is to encourage anglers to target nonnative species for consumption and gather data. This one day event includes cash prizes. For more information, see the event flier or visit http://www.evergladescisma.org. To register online, visit eventbrite.com.
Thinking Of You Services Annual Picnic
May 18th, noon to 6pm. Thinking of You Services will hold their 6th annual picnic at the Palmetto Bay Village Center. The event includes free food, entertainment, and activities for kids. Admission is free with guests being asked to donate bags of coffee, energy bars, disposable razors, baby wipes, socks, or Slim Jims to be sent to our troops overseas. For more information, contact Freddy Ambrose at 786-252-2798.
Miami-Dade Commission Meeting To Be Held In Cutler Bay
May 21st, 8:30am. The Miami-Dade County Commission will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at the South Dade Cultural Arts Center this month in order to bring government closer to the residents. The Cultural Arts Center is located at 10950 SW 211th St. For more information visit smdcac.org or call 305-375-4696.
10th Annual Blue Water Fishing Classic
Saturday, May 30th through June 2nd. Join professional, amateur and junior fishing enthusiasts as they compete for $20,000 in cash prizes. The weekend event kicks off Thursday, May 30th, with dinner at the Captain's Party; the fishing competition takes place on Saturday, June 1st with the festivities concluding on Sunday, June 2nd with an awards ceremony, food and music. For more information, visit bluewaterfishingclassic.com.
New Publix Approved For Old Cutler Road
The town council last night approved the site plan for a new shopping center on Old Cutler Road and Marlin Road (potato field). The previous site plan had been rejected in February when it did not conform with the standards required in our town's Land Development Regulation.
Town planner Julian Perez' refusal to recommend the previous plan along with Mayor MacDougall and council members Bell and Mixon' steadfast refusal to approve the previous plan forced the hand of the developers to come back with a much improved proposal. Council members Sochin and Loyzelle had voted for the initial substandard plan.
Mentoring Volunteers Needed
Hope for Miami is looking for volunteers age 18 and older to mentor middle school students at Cutler Ridge Middle and nearby schools. Volunteers will receive training and must pass a background check. For more information about the organization, visit hopeformiami.org. If you would like to become a mentor, please contact orlando@hopeformiami.org.
Shoppes of Cutler Bay (Publix)
A new application and site plan has been submitted to the town to develop a new shopping center on Old Cutler Road and Marlin Road (potato field). Important changes to the site plan included: the addition of more foliage, a trellised walkway, natural storm water runoff areas, removal of drive-throughs in front buildings, turf block parking areas, and landscaping between parking rows. The applicant has also agreed to apply for “Green Globe” certification.
These improvements, and the agreement to build “green” are a direct result of Mayor MacDougall, Bell and Mixon's steadfast refusal to approve a plan that was not in keeping with our town's vision. Councilmembers Sochin and Loyzelle had voted for the initial plan that did not include these new improvements. View the new site plans here. You can also find out more about Green Globe Certification.
Free Performances For Seniors At South Miami-Dade Cultural Arts Center
Seniors 55 and older sign up for the town's 2nd Annual Inter-generational program and enjoy up to 4 FREE performances at the Cultural Arts Center. The Inter-generational program promotes relationships between seniors and youth. Participants attend a workshop at the Cultural Arts Center where they will receive one free ticket to a specific upcoming performance. See the flier for specific dates of workshops and free performances. For additional information, contact Collin Wells at 305.238.4166.
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 Town Council Workshop
Wednesday, May 15th, beginning at 3:30pm at Cutler Bay Town hall, located at 10720 Caribbean Boulevard. Download the agenda here.
Cutler Bay Town Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 15th, beginning at 6pm at Cutler Bay Town hall, located at 10720 Caribbean Boulevard. The town council will begin their monthly meeting one hour earlier. Below is a partial list of items on the agenda, which is available for viewing here.
Cutler Bay Mini-Bus
Cutler Bay residents can now travel throughout the town by bus. Visit local groceries stores, the mall, or use the local bus to get to the Miami-Dade Busway. The bus runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8am to 5pm. See the brochure for general information and the flyer for pickup locations and approximate times.
Cutler Bay Census Information
The 2010 Census general demographic profile for the Town of Cutler Bay is available at edr.state.fl.us.
Events At The South Dade Cultural Arts Center
Ticket / Event information for the South Dade Cultural Arts Center, located in Cutler Bay at 10950 SW 211 Street can be found at smdcac.org/shows.
Yard Sale Treasure Map
Find a garage sale or advertise yours by visiting yardsaletreasuremap.com.
Find Traffic Hot Spots
Avoid traffic congestion on your way to work? Visit this traffic report website for up to date information on what roadways are at a standstill, slow moving or free flowing.
Watering Schedule
Residents are limited to watering their lawns twice weekly, before 10 am or after 4pm.. Odd-numbered street address may water on Wednesdays and/or Saturdays, even numbered addresses Thursdays and/or Sundays For more information, visit sfwmd.gov.
Find The Cheapest Local Gas Prices
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Movies At Southland Mall Regal Cinemas
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