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Concerned Citizens Meeting On July 1st
The next meeting of the Concerned Citizens will be Tuesday, July 1st, at 7:00p.m. in the Community Room of Cutler Ridge Park. The meeting will be a memorial for the group's late president, James Shiver. Citizens are asked to bring a dish to share. Participants who so desire, will be allowed to speak about how Jim affected their life, and the impact he had on the community. There will be no meeting in August. Details of the September 5th, 2008 meeting will be announced at a later date. For questions, contact Freddie Ambrose at (786)252-2798.
Events at the Library
July 4th Celebration at Whispering Pines Park
All Cutler Bay residents, celebrate the 4th at Whispering Pines Park from 9am-1pm. The parade starts at 9am, followed by hamburgers, hot dogs, cold drinks, sno-cones, popcorn, games, raffle, and new this year, a police officer dunk tank featuring Cutler Bay's motorcycle officers. Proceeds from the dunk tank go to the Police Officer Assistance Trust (POAT). Whispering Pines Park is located at Ridgeland Drive and SW 88th Ct.(map). See the flyer for details.
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 and local businesses. Read the flyer for more information
International Mango Festival
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday July 13, from 9:30am-4:30pm. Fairchild Gardens presents their International Mango Festival featuring tree sales, lectures, a children's program with puppet show, theater, food demonstrations, and of course mangos; over 200 from Fairchild's own nurseries. For more information phone 305-667-1651 or visit . Fairchild Gardens is located at 10901 Old Cutler Road. Admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for children.
Free Movies at Southland Mall
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays from June 10th through August 6th at 10am. Regal Cinema at Southland Mall presents their Free Family Film Festival for both kids and their parents. The rated G and PG movies are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some of the upcoming movie titles are:
For more movie times, visit.
Free Sundays At Vizcaya
June 29th, July 27th and August 31st. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens opens its gates FREE OF CHARGE on the last Sundays in June, July, and August for a day of free programs and activities for all ages. Free Sundays include tours, art activities for families, and orchid-potting demonstrations. Note, not all areas are wheelchair accessible. Phone 305-860-8436 for additional information. Vizcaya is located at 3251 South Miami Avenue. Visit www.vizcayamuseum.org for details
Cutler Bay Development Files For Bankruptcy
According to an article in the South Florida Business Journal, Cutler Bay Development Corp. has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Cutler Bay Development owns 40 plated and improved lots at and around 8951 SW 215th Lane, in Cutler Bay. Read the full article here.
State Awards Cutler Bay Over $1,000,000
The State of Florida has awarded the Town of Cutler Bay over $1,000,000. The money was appropriated for a stormwater project, recycling initiative, and for parks.
Who's Voting “Green”?
See how your representative voted on environmental issues or find out how the top candidates for president scored on their environmental policies. Visit, www.lcv.org/scorecard/.
Florida's Most wanted
The State of Florida has created a website of Florida's most wanted criminals, many of whom were last known to live in the Miami-Dade County area. To visit the site, click here.
Dade County's Gun Bounty Program
Miami-Dade's gun bounty program is now one year old. Read about the success of the program, and how you can help get guns off our streets.
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 Meeting - July 16th, South Dade Regional Library
The next Cutler Bay Town Council meeting is scheduled for 7pm on Wednesday, July 16th, at the South Dade Regional Library, 2nd floor. The Library is located at 10750 SW 211th St. Read the agendas for the meetings here.
South Florida Water Restriction Schedule
Two-day-a-week residential emergency watering restrictions are now in effect for for South Florida.
For more information, visit this SFWMD news release.
Native Plants Save Water and Money
For a list of native plants that need less water and are best suited for our community, visit. Have questions on why you should use native plants and where you can purchase them, visit.
Pruning Your Trees For Hurricane Season
Hurricane season begins June 1st. For information about pruning your trees before the season begins, visit this webpage.
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.
Video Gallery
Watch videos of 2 upcoming South Florida Water management District (SFWMD) flow way projects affecting the Cutler Bay area.
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