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Pinecrest Pioneers Celebrate Birthdays at Pinecrest Gardens
Five Pinecrest Pioneers, Pinecrest residents that are 90 years young or over, celebrated their birthdays at a luncheon hosted by Pinecrest Mayor Cindy Lerner and sponsored by Whole Foods. The Pioneers shared their stories of when and why they moved to Pinecrest and what has kept them here for 3 decades or more. Many of their reasons for moving here are the same reason more recent residents have made the move:
- size of yards
- friendly neighborhood great for raising children
- the public schools.
Their memories of what has changed:
- addition of traffic lights on 67 ave.
- a large bean field with crop dusting planes
- an airport/landing strip
- a pony rink where children would ride
Lori, with Whole Foods Catering, provided a beautiful lunch and birthday cake as well as flowers and goody bags for the Pioneeers.
Village of Pinecrest Launches New Website
The Village of Pinecrest has launched a new website to help keep residents and visitors up to date on all of the activities in the Village. In addition to having links to Pinecrest Gardens and the Pinecrest Community Center, there is also a useful Calendar of Events that includes activities going on throughout the month.
Pinecrest Repertory Theatre Presents Oleanna
From May 15, the Pinecrest Repertory Theatre will be presenting David Mamet’s Oleanna. The production will be held at the Banyan Bowl in Pinecrest Gardens.
Pinecrest, Florida – Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens
There was a meeting tonight to discuss ideas about potential improvements and uses of the Banyan Bowl at Pinecrest Gardens. Several arts groups, schools and residents have shown a significant interest in having the Village of Pinecrest upgrade and improve the Banyan Bowl so that it can be used for a variety of performances. The Village has hired consultants to do a feasibility study. What do you think? What types of performances would get you to attend?
Peacocks In Pinecrest
I went on a run the other day, and within a half mile of my house I saw two people riding horses, a large iguana munching on leaves on the side of the road, and a beautiful peacock. I didn’t have my camera during my run, but on my way into work I had to stop for a peacock crossing the road. Luckily, I had my camera this time!
Pinecrest Farmer’s Market Is Full of Color
The Pinecrest Farmer’s Market at Pinecrest Gardens has been open every Sunday since December and I finally got by this weekend. It is open every Sunday from 9-2 p.m. through April, and I plan on being a regular. In addition to the fresh fruit and vegetables that are grown locally, there are food vendors with everything from conch to tropical ice cream, herb and vegetable plants for the home gardener, spices, and green products to clean your home or make it more energy efficient. My favorite part was the burst of color all around me. I know where I will be shopping for my produce for the next several months.
Farmers Market Coming to Pinecrest Gardens
Food Tasting and Entertainment at 7th Annual Taste of Pinecrest at Pinecrest Gardens
The 7th Annual Taste of Pinecrest returns to Pinecrest Gardens on Sunday, March 8, 2009, beginning at 11 a.m. With more area businesses, more food variety and amazing entertainment from our local students, this year promises to be a delicious outdoor adventure for the whole family. All the proceeds from this event will go directly to Pinecrest’s five public schools: Pinecrest Elementary, Howard Drive Elementary, Palmetto Elementary, Palmetto Middle School, and Miami Palmetto Senior High.
Participating restaurants include: A Joy Wallace Catering Production, Cold Stone Creamery, Crepe Maker, Dream Dinners, Juiceblendz, Kaliapy, Los Ranchos, Roasters and Toasters, Two Chefs and more. In addition to the food, there will be rides and attractions as well as an art exhibit by local school students.
Admission to the event is free. Food tastings will range from $2-$5 and wristbands for unlimited rides can be purchased for $10.
For further information, contact the Pinecrest Business Association .
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