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Back to School doesn’t mean you can’t get out and enjoy the parks that Palmetto Bay has to offer! While the rest of the country is transitioning into the fall season, we can still enjoy the summer weather. The parks in Palmetto Bay have much to offer…

Coral Reef Park: Situated on more than 50 acres, the park is located in the heart of the Village. It features canals, a Pineland Preserve and open green spaces and sandy beach volleyball courts and a Meditation Garden. The Village is adding a concession and also plans on revamping the softball/baseball fields as well as the walking paths. The park is located at 7895 SW 152nd Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33157.

Palmetto Bay Park: The 25 acre park features basketball courts, a boundless playground (the largest in Dade County), a skate pavillion, and a six field softball complex. The park also has a concession building and observation deck as well as a recreation room. There are also picnic tables, tree lined pathways for biking jogging or walking, as well as large green open spaces. Located at 17535 SW 95th Avenue Palmetto Bay, FL 33157 and is open from sunrise to sunset.

Thalatta Park: The four acre park allows direct access to Biscayne Bay. There is much wildlife that thrives in the mangroves here-marine iguana, herons and pelicans, among others. On the property, there is a vintage residence, named “Thalatta” (meaning the sea). In 2007, the park was named after the house. There is a recreation room as well as picnic pavillions. The park is currently undergoing renovations and is expected to reopen in the winter of 2010/2011. It’s located at  17301 Old Cutler Road Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

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The Ambassador Program is coming to Downtown Coral Gables. These Ambassadors will be like a concierge, but will be street-side. By the end of the year, the easy to spot Parking Enforcement Officers will be asked to participate in this program. They will answer questions about the City and it’s history, they will provide directions to your favorite restaurant and hand out literature like maps or brochures, in addition to their regular parking duties. The officers will receive training in First Aid, Hospitality, City Services, Public Transportation as well as in Customer Service. The Ambassadors will wear bright clothing and will have marked vehicles, making it easy to spot them. The goal is to provide visitors and residents with a friendlier experience in Coral Gables. The program is supposed to be implemented by the end of 2010.

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Coral Bay Park: Located at 1590 Campamento Ave, this 1.3 acre park features picnic tables, benches, a walking path, a playground and basketball courts.

Jaycee Park: The park is situated on 2 acres and has a tennis court, basketball court, a playground, pavillions, benches and a walking path. It’s located at 1230 Hardee Rd.

Nat Winokur Park: The half acre park is located at 150 Ruiz Ave and features a basketball court and a playground.

Pierce Park: This smaller Gables park has a playground, picnic tables and pavillions. Located at 101 Oak Ave.

Sunrise Harbor Park: This park features tennis courts, a basketball court, picnic tables, a walking path and a playground. At just under an acre, the park is located at 25 Sunrise Ave.

Salvadore Park: The 3.7 acre park is also a popular tennis center, located at 1200 Andalusia Ave. There are covered picnic tables, swings, slides, a clubhouse and a playground. There’s also a large grassy area, perfect for dodgeball or other sports.

Phillips Park: Located at 90 Menores Ave, the 3.2 acre park has tennis courts, a ball field, a basketball court and a playground as well as picnic tables and benches.

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With summer still in full swing, what better time to enjoy the outdoors by visiting one of your neighborhood parks! Pinecrest has a variety of parks for your entertainment, six to be exact.

Coral Pine Park: This nine acre park has 6 lighted tennis courts, a recreational center, a playground and open field area. In 2001, the tennis courts were equipped with a $52,000 lighting system. Open daily from 8 am-10 pm and is located at 6955 SW 104 St.

Evelyn Greer Park: A ten acre park with multipurpose athletic fields for baseball/softball and soccer, a playground, batting cages, community gazebo and recreation center. In 2001, the Village dedicated it as “Pinecrest Park” and was redesignated as “Evelyn Greer Park” in 2004, after Pinecrest’s first mayor. Parenting Magazine named it one of the best playgrounds in South Florida in 2005. Located at 8200 SW 124 St. Open 10 am-10 pm Mon-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm on Fridays and 8am-8 pm Saturdays and Sundays.

Flagler Grove Park: The newest park to be added to the city, it features 3 acres of youth soccer fields and a playground. Located at 7551 SW 104 St, the hours are 10 am-9 pm Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm Fridays and 8 am- 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Red Road Linear Park: This is a 2.5 mile lighted bicycle/walking path along the Snapper Creek Canal on Red Road. There are three rest areas enhanced with coral rock walls and landscaping along the historic road.

Suniland Park: Situated on 10 acres, the park has batting cages, athletic fields for baseball and football, basketball courts, a rec center, a playground and a gazebo. The Gazebo features Wi-Fi. In 2002-2003, the park received $1.2 million in improvements, including the new walking/jogging path, enhancements to the fields, and the new building and gazebo. Located at 12855 Pinecrest Parkway. Hours of operation are 10 am-10 pm Monday-Thursday, 10 am-8 pm Fridays and 8 am-8 pm on the weekends.

Veteran’s Wayside Park: This 4.5 acre park has a freshwater lake, picnic tables and open recreation areas. The park honors the service of the men and women in the Armed Forces. Located at 11111 Pinecrest Parkway, it’s open daily from sunrise to sunset.

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Miami Spice is back and Miami’s finest restaurants are ready to serve up some delicious meals. The event offers 3-course meals for lunch ($22) and dinner ($35). Restaurants like Mr.Chow, Chef Allen’s, Mortons and Scarpetta at Fountainbleu Miami Beach are just some of the many featured this year.

Get out and try some of the area’s finest restaurants at just a fraction of the cost. Who knows…you may find a new favorite!

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The Grove has a new theater in town – Paragon Grove 13. It’s miami only 4K digital Luxury Movie Theater. Located at 3015 Grand Av, you can reserve seats and enjoy a coctail while you watch. The theaters have stadium seating, Sony HD digital projection and there’s also an extended food selection.

It opened on June 11 and also features select 21 and over movie showings. The theater features “Midnight Madness” Thursdays-Sundays, with midnight showings of select movies as well as three 3-D screens. What a great addition to Coconut Grove!

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On July 25th, the Humane Society of Broward County, Commisionner Sally A Heyman, Miami-Dade Animal Services and the Cat Network will offer free spay/neuter services at Highland Oaks Park. Local volunteer veteranarians will be there to perform the surgeries.

The park is located at 20300 NE 24 Av and appointments are required-call 305-805-1603. The services are for Dade and Broward County residents, and you will need to take proof of current rabies vaccine for cats over 4 months old. If need be, rabies vaccine shots can be administered the same day at no additional cost.

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Celebrating 50 years of graduations, Palmetto High School has something to boast about. The Class of 2010 has many accomplishments to be proud of. In his commencement speech, Principal Howard Weiner was extremely proud to share the many accomplishments of the graduating class.

The class of 2010 produced 15 Silver Knight nominees, a Silver Knight winner and a Silver Knight Honorable mention. There were 4 National Merit Scholars, each of which scored in the top 2% nationally on their 11th grade PSAT. In addition, there were 2 Coca Cola Regional winners, 4 Ford Salute to Education recipients, 5 Pinecrest Rotary Winners, 5 Perrine/Cutler Ridge Rotary Scholars, 1 Metro PCS Award winner and one William Simon Award recipient.

Not only did the class excel in receiving awards, but 95% of the class is pursuing a post secondary education, 72% will be attending a 4 year college, 23% will be attending community colleges, 2% will attend Vocational/Technical schools. In addition, 2% will join the military and 1% will enter the workforce.

The 50th graduating glass received 365 scholarships which totaled more than $13 million. 26 student athletes are college bound and scholarship recipients. $4.3 million in Bright Futures Scholarships were given out. A total of $17 million in scholarships were offered to this class.

The class was accepted to 203 colleges and the graduates will be attending colleges in 38 states, while some students will study internationally in Italy, Chile, Holland, Argentina, Switzerland and Japan.

Not only did the class provide stellar academics, but they excelled in athletics as well. The Miami Hearld recognized the school, once again, as having the number 1 high school sports program in Miami-Dade County for the 09-10 school year. In addition, for the first time in 40 years, a public high school won the Boy’s Swimming championship…the winners were the boys of Palmetto’s swim team.

There were 3 students who did not miss one day of school in their 13 year education-2,340 consecutive days of attendance from K-12th grade!

What a class…Congratulations Class of 2010!

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It’s not too late to catch some of the shows at the Adrienne Arsht Center this summer.

Although shows like Tap Dogs, Babalu and Camp Kappawanna have already passed, there are a couple more things for you to enjoy.

The XXV International Hispanic Theater Festival of Miami takes place July 7-August 1. It features seven productions from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, the United States, Uruguay and Spain.

Cyndi Lauper brings her Memphis Blues Tour to the Knight concert hall on August 3 at 8 pm. This award winning artist will sing some of her greatest hits as well as songs off her new album.

The center already has lots of shows lined up for the rest of 2010 and the 2011 year, featuring shows like Dreamgirls, Beauty and the Beast, In the Heights, Hair and Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles. The offer a five-show package, starting at $127.

Be sure to check out the shows this summer and plan ahead for next year too!

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