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Clematis Street merchants say city needs to keep homeless people away
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Right now, the clock is ticking on counties and cities across the state as a new law is set to go into effect in October. It bans homeless people from sleeping in public places. While Palm Beach County Mayor Maria Sachs is among...
Riviera Beach employee morale report revealed more trouble with utility district
Thirteen current and former utility workers were interviewed for an independent investigation on working conditions. Six of them said the Riviera Beach Utility Special District put clean water and public safety at risk, because of the way managers treated workers. A former compliance worker told investigators, "…many water quality test...
Cuts town 'in two': Palm Beach asks Secret Service to explain road closure near Mar-a-Lago
Three days after a Secret Service-initiated indefinite road closure took effect on South Ocean Boulevard next to former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach officials have asked the agency for an explanation. In a letter sent Monday to Thomas F. Huse, chief counsel for the U.S. Secret Service, the town asked the agency to confirm that it had ordered the closure of South Ocean Boulevard from the Southern Boulevard traffic circle north to South County Road. ...
Indoor golf is Palm Beach County's latest craze with three facilities opening soon
Three planned indoor golf venues are expected to be packed with the latest in golfing gadgetry and more. The X-Golf in the Palm Beach Marketplace on Okeechobee Boulevard will be the first in Florida for the Los Angeles-based company. Golf — the indoor kind — is making the game easier,...
Nationally renowned muralist does first work in hometown West Palm Beach
Sometimes the ever-changing face of downtown West Palm Beach has nothing to do with an old building coming down or a new one going up. Quite often, the refresh comes from new wall art. West Palm Beach is home to more than 40 murals, and just this month its collection grew again.
You can help keep sidewalks safe for walkers and bicyclists
We’re on a mission to boost the visibility of pedestrians and cyclists on Village sidewalks, making it easier for drivers to spot them before it's too late! We’re especially focused on keeping our little ones, the elderly, and those with limited mobility safe. Did you know that keeping...
Road closure Tuesday to impact motorists heading westbound over Royal Park Bridge
Motorists heading westbound across the Royal Park Bridge Tuesday should expect a full road closure on Lakeview Avenue between Olive Avenue and Dixie Highway, the town announced in an alert Monday. That section of road will be closed between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. due to maintenance work on the One City Plaza...
Jupiter to implement quiet zones for trains, urges caution at crossings
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Starting soon, quiet zones will take effect in Jupiter, according to the Town of Jupiter. The town stated that trains coming through will no longer be required to sound horns when approaching a railway crossing. The town said the train engineer is allowed to sound...
Art deco-style building pitched for blighted North End of West Palm Beach under Live Local Act
An art deco-themed apartment complex with 160 units is being proposed for long-vacant land along Broadway in West Palm Beach in what the builder’s representative called a “game changer” for the bedraggled corridor. The project called “Deco Northwood” is the first pitched to the city under the state’s Live Local Act, which was...
Palm Beach Daily News Social Calendar for July 21, 2024
Editor’s note: Items or corrections to be published in the Palm Beach Social Calendar are currently being accepted via email only. Please type the information into the body of the email and do not use attachments. Include your name and phone number, in case we have questions about your event. Send announcements to sdonnelly@pbdailynews.com. Deadline for Sunday publication is noon Tuesday. ...
West Palm Beach Gears Up for First-Ever Eudemonia Summit Centered on Health and Well-Being
The inaugural Eud?monia summit is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 3 in West Palm Beach. This event is expected to draw wellness enthusiasts who are seeking the latest expert insights, products, and services for health and well-being. Inspired by the Greek word for “life well lived,” the summit will focus on five elements of human flourishing: movement, nourishment, mental optimization, and restoration.
Palm Beach seeks applicants for four seats on Planning and Zoning Commission
Palm Beach is looking to fill two regular and two alternate members positions on the Planning and Zoning Committee. Those interested in applying have until 5 p.m., Aug. 30, to submit their applications to the Town Clerk’s office. Applicants will be reviewed and appointed by the Town Council during...
Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of July 21
In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community.
Art as an Economic Engine
More than ever, it seems, community arts across Florida’s diverse demographic and geographic landscape are thriving. That might not be news except for this single salient fact: State funds providing support to nonprofit arts organizations that enrich their towns and counties both culturally and economically were cut from the state’s final budget this year, for the first time since 1969. […] The post Art as an Economic Engine first appeared on Fort Myers Florida Weekly.
WRE News: South Florida Office Rents Surge Key Markets Despite High Vacancy Rates
Miami, FL – July 20, 2024 – South Florida’s office space market is heating up with rising rents and high demand in key neighborhoods. In the second quarter, South Florida saw a median rent increase for office spaces despite vacancy rates remaining above 10 percent, as reported by JLL. The surge in demand was particularly noticeable in Brickell and downtown West Palm Beach, driven by new, high-end buildings attracting out-of-state corporate tenants.
Jared Shahid Joins The Innovate, Palm Beach PAC, As Executive Director
Jared Shahid has been named executive director of The Innovate, a 400-capacity indoor venue set to open in Palm Beach, Florida, in spring of 2025. The project redevelops the old Royal Poinciana Playhouse, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and will feature a 68-foot stage, multiple seating configurations and a prime location on the Palm Beach waterfront serving an affluent, tight-knit community with concerts, galas, fundraisers and other special events.
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