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π± Patch AM: Will Palmetto Bay voters see a live debate in CD 27?
And on the Palmetto Bay Patch calendar - Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk

Good morning Palmetto Bay! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Palmetto Bay voters see a live debate in CD 27?
- How could Amendment 3 reshape Palmetto Bay's police and local services?
Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 78.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 TV stations invited María Elvira Salazar to debate Eliott Rodriguez. Only Rodriguez said yes (floridapolitics.com) — Palmetto Bay voters are in the spotlight as TV stations try to host debates in the hotly contested race for Florida's 27th Congressional District, which includes the village. Democratic nominee Eliott Rodriguez has accepted three proposed televised debates, while incumbent Rep. María Elvira Salazar has so far declined, continuing her pattern of avoiding general‑election debates even as forecasters say the district is becoming more competitive.
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• South Florida officials compare Amendment 3 property tax cut proposal to payday loan scam (wlrn.org) — Palmetto Bay residents could see major impacts on police protection and other services if Florida's proposed Amendment 3 property tax cut passes, local leaders warn. Outgoing Mayor Karyn Cunningham says over 60% of village revenue comes from ad valorem taxes, with more than half of that funding law enforcement, helping keep crime among the lowest in Miami‑Dade. Officials across South Florida argue the amendment's promised tax relief may instead shift costs and raise fees.
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📸 Around Palmetto Bay
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palmetto Bay
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★ Featured events ★
- Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
9:00 am
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Boldly Read: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Star Trek
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
9:30 am - Take & Make Craft
Palmetto Bay Branch Library Palmetto Bay Branch -
9:30 am - The Incredible Years: Parents and Babies Program
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
10:00 am - Dominó, Cubilete y Danzón
Coral Reef Branch -
10:00 am - Familias que se alimentan de forma inteligente y se mueven más
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
11:30 am - Families Eating Smart, Moving More
Coral Reef Branch -
11:30 am - Write-Up: Teen Book Reviews
Coral Reef Branch -
4:30 pm - Boldly Read: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Star Trek
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
9:30 am
Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
📣 Palmetto Bay Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Boldly Read: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Star Trek
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
9:30 am - Nurturing Parenting Program for Children with Special Needs
Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
9:30 am - READy, Set, Go: Music and Movement
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
10:00 am - Thursday Tales and Tots
Country Walk Branch Library Country Walk Branch -
10:00 am
Thursday September 3
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- For the love of all social media gods, please DON'T CLICK CONTINUE.
Tap the X on the top right. So many of you are creating the most hilarious single threads that make zero sense. :D (Nextdoor Village of Palmetto Bay)
🗞 Nearby News
Pinecrest
- Localized Miami: Ricardo de Melo Gomes, Candidate for Mayor of Cutler Bay (communitynewspapers.com)
- Zoo Miami announces historic wombat birth (communitynewspapers.com)
Kendall
- HCA Florida Kendall expands surgical oncology program (communitynewspapers.com)
- Man 'intentionally' ran over victim at West Kendall bus station, went home, deputies say (local10.com)
- ICE deports alleged Cuban spy from South Florida (nbcmiami.com)
Ok Palmetto Bay! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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