🌱 Patch AM: How Florida’s new congressional map treats Palmetto Bay’s House district

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In today's newsletter:

• How Florida’s new congressional map treats Palmetto Bay’s House district

Also on today's calendar: Special Mother's Day Market @ Cornerstone Artisan & Farmers Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
• Saturday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• A breakdown of the changes for Florida's new congressional map (wusf.org) — Palmetto Bay remains within Florida’s 27th Congressional District under the new map, a south Miami-based seat that also covers parts of Miami, Coral Gables, and Cutler Bay. The article explains how Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly signed statewide redistricting plan reshapes many districts, details partisan shifts, and notes which incumbents are staying put or eyeing new seats ahead of June qualifying.    

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📸 Around Palmetto Bay

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Palmetto Bay

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday May 9

• Special Mother's Day Market @ Cornerstone Artisan & Farmers Market →
  Cornerstone Church, 20740 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday May 9

• Crafty Crafters: Take and Make
  Coral Reef Branch -
  9:30 am
• Sidewalk Storybook Chalk Art - Pop Up
  Coral Reef Branch -
  9:30 am
• Board Gamer Club
  Coral Reef Branch -
  9:30 am
• Puzzle Club
  Coral Reef Branch -
  9:30 am
• Drop-in Coloring Fun!
  Coral Reef Branch -
  9:30 am
• Homework Help and Tutoring
  Coral Reef Branch -
  10:00 am
• Sensory Saturday Movie Matinee
  Coral Reef Branch -
  10:00 am
• Adult Comedy Showcase & Open Mic Nite! →
  My Tobacconist Smoke Shop, 9869 E Fern St, Palmetto Bay
  8:00 pm

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📣 Palmetto Bay Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday May 7

• Adult ESOL Classes
  Pinecrest Branch -
  10:00 am
• Thursday Tales and Tots
  Country Walk Branch -
  10:00 am
• English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
  Kendall Branch Library Kendall Branch -
  10:00 am
• READy, Set, Go: Bilingual Storytelling
  Coral Reef Branch -
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Pinecrest

• Sedano's heiress sells Pinecrest estate for $14M amid South Florida luxury boom (therealdeal.com)
• Lo Que Callan Los Hombres (What Men Don't Tell): Robert Johnston, MMA Announcer/ BJJ Black Belt (communitynewspapers.com)

Kendall

• Man claims neo-Nazi ties during arrest for assault in Kendall Hospital parking lot, deputies say (local10.com)
• Video shows alleged high-speed DUI Cybertruck crash that killed woman in Miami-Dade (nbcmiami.com)
• Retirement plan for Zoo Miami's Ron Magill: make the flamingo Florida's state bird (miamiherald.com)

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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: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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