Floating Flower Islands to help water pollution Published on February 18, 2025 Pinecrest is tackling water pollution and invasive species in local canals with the new Floating Flower Beds pilot program. The project combines beauty and sustainability while protecting the ecosystem of Biscayne Bay and surrounding urban waterways. Tagged as: , Environment
World Happiness Fest in Pinecrest Gardens Published on February 11, 2025 Pinecrest’s journey will reach an exciting milestone on March 20 and 21, 2025, when the Village hosts the World Happiness Fest at Pinecrest Gardens. This two-day global event will feature inspiring talks, interactive workshops and community celebrations focused on the theme of Regenerative Happiness. Tagged as: , Announcements
Green Mast Arm Capital Project Published on January 22, 2025 Pinecrest is elevating its community identity through a strategic visual branding initiative that transforms traffic signal mast arms into a cohesive design element. By wrapping these infrastructure components in forest green – the Village's signature color – Pinecrest is crafting a distinctive and memorable visual landscape that instantly communicates the community's unique character. Tagged as: , Capital Improvements
Parks & Recreation Receives National Accreditation Published on January 10, 2025 The Pinecrest Parks and Recreation Department is in an elite group of 214 agencies out of over 10,0000 nationwide to receive national accreditation. That puts the department in the top 2% of parks departments nationwide. This accreditation is the gold standard for parks and recreation agencies. Visit one of our parks to enjoy five-star amenities. Tagged as: , Announcements
Pinecrest Monthly Family Bike Rides Published on January 08, 2025 Over 50 Pinecrest residents took their bicycles for an early morning spin during the recent Pinecrest Family Bike Ride, a new and growing tradition in the Village of Pinecrest. The community-focused ride started and ended at Evelyn Greer Park and included a delicious pit stop at Azucar Ice Cream, where children and parents enjoyed sweet treats and meeting neighbors. The next ride is on January 25. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
The Village of Happiness Report is Here Published on December 26, 2024 In March 2024, Pinecrest launched the Happy Pinecrest People Initiative (HaPPI) in partnership with the World Happiness Foundation. More than 350 residents engaged in strategic workshops, focus groups and resident surveys to help our community gain a deeper understanding of what contributes to happiness in Pinecrest. 73% of residents report being happy. Read more to access the report. Tagged as: , Announcements
Schedule Inspections via Text Published on December 24, 2024 The Pinecrest Building and Planning Department is pleased to introduce a new, efficient way to schedule and manage inspections using text messaging. The new text system complements the Building and Planning Department's existing options for scheduling inspections online or by phone by allowing users to schedule inspections using text messaging. Tagged as: , Announcements
December 10 Village Council Meeting Summary Published on December 13, 2024 The Village Council approved various projects to improve community services and infrastructure, as well as hiring Dutch urban design consultants to help design shared-use paths and appointing Jerry Greenberg as Vice Mayor for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year. Tagged as: , Announcements
Pinecrest Pioneers Holiday Luncheon Published on December 07, 2024 The Village honors Pinecrest Pioneers twice yearly in the spring and holiday seasons. The 2024 holiday luncheon took place yesterday at Leslie Bowe Hall in Evelyn Greer Park. Pinecrest Pioneers, their families, elected officials, Pinecrest Garden Club volunteers, and staff filled the hall. Carolers rounded out the festive Friday afternoon with holiday music. Tagged as: , Events & Activities