Cutler Bay News

22/10/2025

Two local restaurants fail inspections

AYESHA FINE DINING FROM INDIA
14151 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
PALMETTO BAY

LLY’S CAJUN GRILL
20505 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
SOUTHLAND MALL FOOD COURT
CUTLER BAY

Rodent issues were reported at Griot Tropical in Miami, where inspectors found extensive droppings and nesting materials, and at Polo Bar & Grill in Pembroke Park, where droppings were discovered inside an oven.

21/10/2025

Construction and detours on the way for the area of Old Cutler road from 174th Street to the Snowdens Bridge. Construction is expected until April of 2026. Read details below.

Roadway Construction Report
Week of Oct. 20–26, 2025

Snowden Pedestrian Bridge No. 879043 Along Old Cutler Trail, North of SW 174th Street, over C-100 Canal, Adj. to Bridge 874293 - Project No. 20240235 (Miami-Dade Commission District 8): Work includes but is not limited to the following: installation of a new prefabricated pedestrian bridge, including abutments, approach slabs, lighting, signing and pavement markings, sodding and drainage system improvements. Construction is anticipated to be completed by April 2026. Detour: Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route or follow the posted maintenance of traffic (MOT) signs or detour route.

20/10/2025

Blocking a sidewalk can force pedestrians into the street and create a hazard for disabled persons. It also can result in a fine. To report a blocked sidewalk phone 305-4-POLICE.

19/10/2025

I’m curious. Why does Palmetto Bays online registered lobbyists list not include lobbyists from 2023, 2024, and 2025?

11/10/2025

Fight breaks out at the Publix on Colonial Drive 

A brawl between two groups of people at a southwest Miami-Dade Publix on Thursday evening led to at least one arrest, deputies said.

10/10/2025

An application has been filed with the county to build a 2 billion dollar development project in west Kendall. The project, if approved, would be located outside the urban development line on agriculture land.

Florida YIMBY says "Yes In My Backyard" to positive new development in Florida.

09/10/2025

Publix to allow open carry of guns.

Publix, one of Florida’s most popular grocery chains, is now allowing customers across the state to openly carry guns due to a recent court ruling, employees say.

06/10/2025

Shorty’s BBQ to be demolished in late 2026. The west Miami and Davie locations will continue operating.

The historic Shorty’s BBQ restaurant along South Dixie Highway in Dadeland will be demolished after 75 years due to the sale of the land.

06/10/2025

The new bus system is reportedly scheduled to begin on October 27th. I’ve had the distinct honor of having the light change to red prematurely and having a gate arm bounce on my cars roof. It was quite entertaining.

After years of construction and testing, Miami-Dade County announced the opening of the “Bus Rapid Transit” service from Florida City to Dadeland later this year.

05/10/2025

20th Anniversary Celebration. The History Of Cutler Bay

The original vote for or against incorporation was to take place on November 2nd, 2004. During early voting it was discovered that Miami Dade had made an error allowing other areas to vote. The election was rescheduled for January 11th 2005. The results of that election are shown below.