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For Democrats, Lerman for Palm Beach state attorney | Endorsement
Three Democrats want their party’s nomination to be state attorney in Palm Beach County, where Dave Aronberg is stepping down after 12 years. In our view, Gregg Lerman, a West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney with deep experience, is the most likely change agent among three Democrats. Whoever wins the Aug. 20 primary will face a Republican opponent on Nov. 5. We recommend Lerman as the best choice for Democrats.
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,...
How to be cool in South Florida: Our summer guide to indoor fun, from chocolate factory tours to candlelight concerts
South Florida is in the throes of record-breaking heat, making it hard to even consider opening the front door, let alone stepping outside for some summer fun. So we’ve looked into indoor activities at venues throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties. Whether you want to be educated and entertained in a climate-controlled environment, or comfortably burn off calories, there’s something cool ...
County greenlights Toll Brothers luxury development on former Cypress Creek golf course
Palm Beach County commissioners for hours witnessed a shattered community. Neighbors turning on neighbors, spilling long-held grudges — all over what to do with an abandoned golf course in suburban Boynton Beach. The seven elected officials then unanimously approved a luxury development of 152-single single-family homes to be constructed by Pennsylvania-based Toll Brothers....
Help wanted: Seeking Jewish after-school teachers in Broward and Palm Beach counties (and offering $600 incentives)
Synagogues in Broward and Palm Beach counties, desperately searching for religious school teachers for the fall, are offering a $600 incentive to lure applicants with no educational experience. The Jewish Federations of Broward and Palm Beach counties are coordinating the recruitment effort, called The Learning Collective, which is in its second year. They are responding to a persistent ...
Back-to-school countdown: Free supplies, fun activities & donation drives in South Florida
It may seem like summer has just begun, but in reality, we’re less than a month away from the start of the new school year, which is Monday, Aug. 12, in Broward and Palm Beach counties. That means it’s time to switch back into that routine and start getting ready, stocking up on necessities such as backpacks and notebooks, buying new clothes and shoes, and getting fresh haircuts for the first ...
Big win for Kolter: Zoning change adopted that could lead to new Jupiter Island condo
With the new condo Surfside law in play, Kolter Homes will now return with detailed plans that must be 'compatible' with other beachfront condos on Jupiter Island. County commissioners voted Wednesday to change the county’s zoning code to allow plans to move forward that could result in a Jupiter Island condominium being torn down to make way for a bigger building without seeking a variance.
Congratulations Class of 2024! Palm Beach County high school summer graduation photos
Congratulations, Class of 2024! The last of Palm Beach County's 2024 graduates crossed the stage and gathered their diplomas this week as public schools closed out the 2023-24 school year. More than 100 graduates gathered at John I. Leonard for the annual mid-summer ceremony that salutes graduates from across the county's high schools who for various...
GL Homes eyeing 12th Valencia community for Palm Beach County. Some worry infrastructure can’t handle it.
David Schulson believes GL Homes should take a break. But the Valencia Reserve delegate for the Coalition of Boynton West Residential Associations also admits the statewide housing developer has every right to propose new construction on land it owns whenever it wants. The problem is, Schulson thinks this might result in too many of GL’s Valencia-branded communities for the county to handle. ...
Are you ready to vote? Deadline to register for August PBC primary is Monday, July 22
Palm Beach County voters are on the clock: The deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 20 primary election is Monday, July 22. Voters will weigh in on who should fill 15 local offices and in some cases, narrow the candidate field for the general election on Nov. 5. A U.S. Senate seat, three seats in the House of Representatives, Palm Beach County's sheriff, and two school board seats are among the offices up for grabs this year.
'Million Dollar Listing' reality TV star Ryan Serhant opens new office in Jupiter
Celebrity Realtor and reality TV star Ryan Serhant is opening his second office in Palm Beach County after adding 50 agents to his local roster and surpassing $300 million in closed sales over the past year. Serhant, who starred in the Emmy-nominated “Million Dollar Listing New York” series and has...
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