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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...
Road closures around Mar-a-Lago began Saturday, will last until at least after election day
Road closures around former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club began early Saturday morning and will last at least through election day on Nov. 5, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. The closures have begun earlier and will extend farther north than previously announced, taking town residents and drivers by surprise. ...
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.
Palm Beach Daily News Social Calendar for July 21, 2024
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Editorial: Holding Palm Beach tax rate steady a smart move as town looks to future
The Town Council has decided to hold the tax rate steady, and that comes as welcome news. During the July 11 budget workshop at Town Hall, Mayor Danielle Moore urged her colleagues not to rubber-stamp a proposal from Town Manager Kirk Blouin to lower the tax rate to $2.53 per $1,000 of taxable...
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...
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.
Vita lawyer looks to nullify West Palm Beach mayor votes on Sunset Lounge management agreement
West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James' vote to terminate negotiations with the group hoping to manage the Sunset Lounge violated a court order to negotiate in good faith, the group's lawyer has argued in court documents. F. Malcolm Cunningham, the attorney representing Vita Lounge LLC in its quest to manage the Sunset, filed...
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.
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...
HSS Florida names chief medical officer
Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, has been appointed chief medical officer of HSS Florida in West Palm Beach. The facility is part of the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, a leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. Dr. Qureshi is an internationally renowned expert in minimally invasive spine...
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.
Aritzia and Alo Yoga now open at Town Center at Boca Raton; five more stores coming soon
BOCA RATON — Palm Beach County's first Aritzia, the popular women's clothing and accessory line, is now open at the Town Center at Boca Raton. It is one of seven new stores the Town Center has announced for this year and early 2025. It is Aritzia's fifth location in Florida and its second...
Jupiter (FL) Town Council Approves Site Plans for Two New Fire Stations
The site plans for two brand new fire stations was unanimously approved by the Jupiter Town Council during a recent meeting, the Jupiter Fire Rescue Department said in a Facebook post. The new stations will be located on Town-owned property at Cinquez Park and along U.S. 1, for the Jupiter...
Mayor Keith James Joins the “Mayors for Parks” Coalition
(561) 822-1411 (TTY: 800-955-8771) Mayor Keith James Joins the “Mayors for Parks” Coalition. The bipartisan Mayors for Parks Coalition is managed by City Parks Alliance. and advocates for increased federal investment for city parks. WEST PALM BEACH, FL — West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James joined the...
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