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Palm Beach officials: No short-term rentals or timeshares in residential zoning areas
Palm Beach officials have a stern warning for short-term and vacation rental, timeshares and fractional-ownership homes: Not here. Town Attorney Joanne O'Connor outlined the rules for the Town Council recently, after Council President Bobbie Lindsay asked for clarification on where and how vacation rentals and timeshares may be allowed in Palm Beach. ...
Extended Stay Hotel Projects Evolving in Jacksonville and Palm Springs, FL
Florida YIMBY has learned of various projects that plan to bring extended stay hotels in Jacksonville and Palm Springs. The Duval County venture involves two four-story hotels, with one offering 92 rooms and the other offering 124. The Jacksonville Business Journal notes that Integrated Construction will build both hotels, and they will be under the Extended Stay America banner.
The new way opponents are trying to stop new Wellington showgrounds
The village of Wellington said it would not reverse a decision that allows developers to build new showgrounds and homes while removing 96 acres from the Equestrian Preserve. The decision came after opponents of the project petitioned the village for a rehearing since it believed the developer violated village code because the developers' environmental attorney works for the village as a special magistrate judge.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Jupiter, Florida
Dog-friendly restaurants in Jupiter offer unique spots for pet owners to enjoy meals with furry friends. Jupiter has its fair share of dog-friendly restaurants. The town is easily one of the most dog-friendly cities on the Treasure Coast. The city is renowned for its dog-friendly beach, which is one of the best beaches for fur babies in the Sunshine State. Jupiter is also a great city for dining out with pets. Below are some of the best dog-friendly restaurants in Jupiter, Florida.
Palm Beach Town Council to consider revised plans for Paramount Theatre redevelopment
Revised plans to redevelop the historic Paramount Theatre Building will be presented to the Town Council — again — at its development review meeting Wednesday. Heeding direction from council members who expressed concerns about traffic, density and other impacts at three previous meetings this year, representatives will present their latest vision for the nearly century-old property, which Palm Beach resident Lester Woerner and his son, Trent, bought in 2021.
An estimated 60,000 people head to West Palm Beach for Fourth on Flagler
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — An estimated 60,000 people crammed into downtown West Palm Beach Thursday for the annual Fourth of Flagler to celebrate the Fourth of July. “No matter what you believe in or what your background is, this is the United States of America, so we come together to celebrate and honor those who have served,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager for the city of West Palm Beach.
Electronic death registration system down in Florida causing issues at funeral homes
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Funeral homes across Florida are reporting the state program for electronic death certificates is not working, causing delays in the timelines for funerals. Timothy E. Kitchens, president of the Florida Morticians Association and owner of the Timothy E. Kitchens Funeral Home in Riviera Beach, said...
City of Lake Worth Beach hosts Great American Raft Race for Fourth of July
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — It's another Fourth of July celebration in the city of Lake Worth Beach, which means another fun day at the Great American Raft Race. The theme for the 23rd annual race was "Raft Race to Paradise: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett." "I’m having a...
Families in Boca Raton try to stay cool during Fourth of July block party event
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Families across Palm Beach County are braving the heat advisory to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations outdoors and some of those events also offer some much-needed air conditioning. The Fabulous Fourth Celebration in Boca Raton for the first time offers three new events, including a...
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