In August 1992, Palmetto Bay and the surrounding South Miami-Dade area were severely damaged by Hurricane Andrew. Many of the homes and businesses in Palmetto Bay were destroyed. In the subsequent years, the area was slowly rebuilt. Although many areas of Miami were heavily affected by Hurricane Andrew, Palmetto Bay was one of the worst affected and remains a reminder of the hurricane's extensive disaster in the city today.[3][4]
The village incorporated on September 10, 2002, taking the territory formerly held by the Cutler, Rockdale and East Perrine census-designated places.[5] The founding council consisted of Mayor Eugene Flinn, Jr., Vice Mayor, Linda Robinson, and council members, John Breder, Edward Feller, and Paul Neidhart.[6]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village of Palmetto Bay has a total area of 8.44 square miles (21.9 km2). 8.28 square miles (21.4 km2) of it are land and 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2) of it 1.86% are covered by water.[1]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 23,410 people, 7,361 households, and 6,106 families residing in the village.[10]
Between 2009 and 2013, the average median income for a household in the village was $105,122.[11] Also, between 2009 and 2013, the per capita income for the village was $39,271.[12]
Economy
At one point the Burger King headquarters were located in what was the Cutlercensus-designated place, in a campus described by Elaine Walker of the Miami Herald as "sprawling" and "virtually hidden away."[13][14][15] Burger King moved to its current headquarters in unincorporated Miami-Dade County in July and August 2002.[13] The former Burger King headquarters as of 2007 houses rental offices for several companies.[16]
Palmetto Bay is served by the Miami market for local radio and television. The Village has its own newspaper, The Palmetto Bay News, which is published bi-weekly and is part of Miami Community Newspapers. Additionally, The Miami Herald covers the Village in its South Dade edition of its "Neighbors" supplement.
Prior to 2012, the Village streamed its council meetings exclusively online. In early 2012, the Village expanded its video services to a government access TV network, WBAY, which offers a variety of local programming in addition to coverage of council meetings.
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Notable sites
The Charles Deering Estate is situated on Old Cutler Road in Palmetto Bay. It served as the home of Charles Deering until 1927, when he died at the estate. Currently, the estate hosts cultural arts events and can be rented out for private events, such as weddings.
Thalatta Estate Park, a Mediterranean Revival style house built in 1926 and preserved as a park by the Village.
^"Zoning MapArchived 2016-12-25 at the Wayback Machine." Palmetto Bay. Retrieved on January 8, 2017. Used for comparison with street address locations and/or attendance boundaries.
^Home. Howard Drive Elementary School. Retrieved on January 8, 2017. "7750 SW 136 Street Palmetto Bay, FL 33156"
^Home. Perrine Elementary School. Retrieved on January 8, 2017. "8851 SW 168 Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157" - Despite the Cutler Bay, FL address name it's physically in Palmetto Bay
^Home. Coral Reef Elementary School. Retrieved on January 8, 2017. "7955 SW 152nd St, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157"
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