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from the mayor To My Palmetto Bay Neighbors
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by Mayor shelly stanczyk
he Village began the New Year by continuing its commitment to economic development and improvement of our US1 corridor with presentations by the Down Town Redevelopment Task Force to residents and the Council. Over the years since our incorporation the Down Town area has been the focus of zoning initiatives aimed at bringing improvements. This recent effort has already stimulated the sale of properties to new interests in the area. Serious corporate attention to the outcome of the Task Force’s work has amplified as the plans become solidified. Coming in the near future are plans for the landscaping of US1, which will improve the look of our community to its residents as well as to those investing in the village’s future. The Task Force, which is a combination of professionals from the financial world, planning, architecture, marketing, and business that are personally invested as residents of Palmetto Bay has done a credible job. Their planning for the future of their community and the positive impact it will have on the quality of life of their fellow residents is a testament to their hard work during this ongoing process. The Task Force is seeking opportunities to meet with groups to explain the plan and receive input. Contact Ed Silva at Village Hall to find out more about this important initiative. The Education Committee has begun working towards the implementation of the Education Compact. The Council approved the final 2 members of the 5-member committee in January. This board will work in concert with community and school system members to ensure the quality of our children’s public education. Our local School Board Member, Dr. Larry Feldman has been an integral part of the creation of the impact. Coming up on the first Saturday of March will be the Village’s Annual Celebration Picnic. This event is talked about all year long as the seminal indicator of what Village life should be about. The 4000 people who attend this picnic each year certainly hint at how important quality of life is to those who live in Palmetto Bay. I hope you will join your friends and neighbors at the Celebration Picnic in March for a great day at Coral Reef Park. I hope to see you there. Shelley Stanczyk Mayor of Palmetto Bay If you have questions or concerns I am always available to you. Please feel free to contact me on my email, ShelleyStanczyk@ShelleyStanczyk.com or on my cell phone at 305-389-3425.
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