Pinecrest Youth Advisory Council

05/21/2026

Congratulations to YAC students Paul Sasso and Myles Messinger, on their outstanding Silver Knight achievements!

We are incredibly proud of Paul on his Silver Knight win in Social Science and congratulate Myles on his nomination in Music and Dance. Your hard work, leadership, and dedication continue to inspire those around you. From serving the community to representing YAC with pride, you both continue to shine and show that the future is in great hands.

05/20/2026

As this year comes to a close, we honored our Youth Advisory Council with our annual End of Year Celebration 🎉

YAC continues to grow through the dedication, energy, and engagement of its members throughout the year. Your ideas, involvement, and commitment help shape a strong and active program.

Thank you to our Board members, who play an important role in guiding and supporting the program, helping ensure its continued growth and success.

Congratulations to our graduating seniors on your accomplishments and the lasting contributions you’ve made. We are proud of all you’ve achieved, and look forward to what’s ahead. Your futures are bright! 🌟

Thank you to Councilmember Meyer for joining our celebration and the Village of Pinecrest council for their continued support.

It was celebration that reflects a strong program, an engaged community, and an exciting future ahead.

05/07/2026

A successful evening of learning and community engagement!

On April 28, the Pinecrest Youth Advisory Council hosted a Property Tax & Law presentation at Pinecrest Gardens, where students and residents had the opportunity to learn more about property taxes, legal processes, and civic engagement.

A special thank you to attorneys Paul Sasso and Fernan Rodriguez for sharing your time, knowledge, and expertise with our community. Your support and dedication to educating our community is truly appreciated!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a success!

04/23/2026

📣 UPDATE: Application Deadline Extended!
The application period for the 2026–2027 Pinecrest Youth Advisory Council opens May 1, 2026, and the deadline has been extended to May 15, 2026.
This extension gives interested students a few extra days to apply and opportunity to be part of a program focused on leadership, community involvement, and civic engagement.

04/17/2026

Are you interested in getting involved, building leadership skills, and making a real impact in your community? Apply to join the Pinecrest Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for the 2026–2027 year! Don’t miss your chance to get involved!

09/30/2025

Coming up in ONE WEEK, we have our YOUth series about college! We will have time set aside for general college application questions! Not just for interviews!

09/11/2025

Join us for our College & Job interviews YOUth series!! Hope to see you all at Pinecrest Gardens on Oct. 7!

07/17/2025

Nice job, !

06/03/2025

Nice job, Myles!

Music is Miami Palmetto High School junior Myles Messinger’s passion. This year, Messinger was chosen to play clarinet in the Miami-Dade Superintendent’s Honors Band. “The Superintendent’s Honor Band was full of people who are really committed,” he says. “I was the only student from Palm...

05/27/2025

🌟 Hear from the amazing why you should apply to YAC for 2025/26!