Amendment 3 Could Pose Big Implications For Royal Palm Beach

One of the most important items on the Nov. 3 general election ballot is Amendment 3, which would increase the homestead property tax exemption and lower Florida homeowners’ overall annual tax bill. On the surface, supporters are emphasizing direct tax relief for Florida homeowners, with qualifying owners potentially able...

Suni Sands site's future goes before Jupiter council Thursday

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Jupiter will take its first step toward allowing development on the Suni Sands property at a special Town Council meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29. The 10-acre property along the Loxahatchee River is one of the last open sites along Jupiter's waterfront, and studies have found it contains artifacts from indigenous people who lived there as long as 5,000 years ago. Its future has long been a topic of debate. In January, the town and the property owner, Charles Modica, reached a settlement that could give the town ownership of more than half of the site, which would be preserved for the public, if the development is approved. Through the settlement agreement, the site’s 4.07-acre midden and railroad right-of-way would be deeded to the town if development is approved. The town also has the option to purchase the 1.4-acre view corridor at the northwest corner of the site, overlooking the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, for $10.5 million if the development is approved, according to a town spokesperson. The council will consider changes to town rules governing what Modica, the developer behind the Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street complex near the

56-Story Tower Pitched for Flagler Village Would Top Every Building in Fort Lauderdale

A developer wants to build Fort Lauderdale's tallest building yet in Flagler Village, with new filings calling for a 56-story residential tower packed with 696 units, two swimming pools and nearly 700 parking spaces. The proposal, from an entity called NE 2nd Holdings LLC, would rise 645 feet and is headed to the city's Development Review Committee.

Mattamy Homes donates 125 acres in Martin County to support St. Lucie River restoration

Developer Mattamy Homes is transferring 125 acres to Martin County in support of restoring the St. Lucie River. The developer said the parcel was donated from the northern section of the Newfield development to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, a federal plan to restore, protect, and preserve South Florida's water resources.

Lennar eyes new mall-to-mixed-use redevelopment in Florida

Lennar, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is planning to purchase the Boynton Beach Mall. The mall is currently scheduled to close in early 2027 and sits on 91 acres in Boynton Beach, Fla. The builder intends to transform the space with townhomes and mixed-use opportunities. “Although planning is...

Grandview Heights sues Palm Beach County over Related Ross hotel deal

WEST PALM BEACH - Grandview Heights has marked the southern edge of downtown West Palm Beach for more than a century. Its one- and two-story homes preserve a piece of the city's early history, so much so that the neighborhood was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

Treasure Coast Buc-ee's plans moving forward

Plans to bring a Buc-ee's travel center to the Treasure Coast are continuing to move forward. County Planning Director Ben Balser said Buc-ee's has received site plan approval and its building permits are currently under review.

Delray Beach homeowner faces higher costs after new roof, new insurance company

A Delray Beach homeowner says a new roof and a new insurance company resulted in a new worry over money. "My finances are very limited," says 83-year-old Doris Fiorenza. "I only have Social Security, I'm low income, and with all these bills I'm getting hit with, I'm going to run out of money."

Grandview Heights sues Palm Beach County over Related Ross hotel deal

WEST PALM BEACH — Grandview Heights has marked the southern edge of downtown West Palm Beach for more than a century. Its one- and two-story homes preserve a piece of the city’s early history, so much so that the neighborhood was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Now residents are taking Palm Beach County to court over a deal that would put an 18-story, 400-room convention center hotel within 45 feet of some of their homes. The Grandview Heights Neighborhood Association and the West Palm Beach Neighborhood Alliance are seeking an injunction to stop the deal from moving forward. They allege county commissioners improperly rushed through a complex agreement with Related Ross, the development company controlled by Palm Beach billionaire Stephen Ross, without giving the public adequate time to review a deal involving millions of dollars in public money. Under the agreement, the county will purchase the land for $26 million from his general fund reserves, acquire the completed hotel and lease it back to a Related affiliate for as long as 97 years. More: Eric Silagy of Related Ross discusses second Convention Center hotel The neighborhood groups say their members already contend with overflow parking

Nonprofits warn Amendment 3 property tax relief could come at a cost

A proposal that could provide property-tax relief to Florida homeowners is raising concerns among Palm Beach County nonprofit leaders who worry the savings could come with consequences.

Panther National Names Aronimink’s Andrew Whitelaw COO and GM

Andrew Whitelaw will oversee golf, club and residential operations after leading Aronimink through the 2026 PGA Championship.

Empty downtown storefronts push Lake Worth to recruit new merchants

Lake Worth Beach will pay a commercial real estate brokerage to attract higher-class shops to the middle-class city's half-vacant downtown. The Community Redevelopment Agency will contract with West Palm Beach-based Anderson & Carr to recruit "boutique entertainment," "artisanal concepts," shops and restaurants to Lake and Lucerne avenues. The agency will pay the firm up to $175,000. All five CRA board members approved the one-year deal on Oct. 13. "No offense to vape shops and smoke shops — I'm sure they're really great — but we do have quite a bit, and it would be really nice to have some more places to shop," CRA Executive Director Joan Oliva told the board. Anderson & Carr is tasked with persuading businesses in places such West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton to open branches downtown. The firm also plans to look beyond Palm Beach County to places such as Tampa Bay to pitch companies on the small city of 44,000. Representatives for Anderson & Carr told board members they would like to make Lake Worth Beach a destination by attracting restaurants featuring international chefs. 'Land-banking' concerns rise as Lake Worth leaders see empty storefronts Anerson & Carr's contract says strategy to

Demolition Clears Way for Related Group's 21-Story Apogee Tower in West Palm Beach

A commercial demolition permit has been issued for the site of Related Group's planned Apogee condominium tower at 4906 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, clearing the way for crews to remove the existing structures before any tower construction can begin. The 21-story, 39-residence project has been working through the city's approval process since late 2023, and the newly issued permit marks the first visible sign of physical work at the site.

Holiday Season Is the Best Time For Homebuyers to Score a Deal in These 7 U.S. Metros

Early November is the best time for homebuyers to score a bargain in Milwaukee, Riverside, CA and Tampa, FL, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. In Detroit and three Florida metros—Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach—house hunters may benefit from holding...

Renters, businesses could foot bill if Amendment 3 passes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — If Amendment 3 passes, renters and consumers could end up footing some of the bill to make up for the funding shortfall. Palm Beach County leaders are looking at a potential budget shortfall of more than $150 million if voters approve the amendment on November 3rd.

Is Miami the new New York City?

Ditching New York City’s cold winters and high costs for Miami is a tried-and-true escape. But anyone chasing a lower cost of living should brace for serious sticker shock: For the first time, the Miami metropolitan area is actually pricier than greater NYC. Here’s why, and how to navigate this new world, from Daniel Ickowicz of Elite International Realty.

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Lakefront Estates Draws Orthodox Families to Rural Florida

Lakefront Estates in Glades County is planned for as many as 1,000 single-family homes and 300 rental units, with a synagogue, a private Jewish school and a grocery store expected to carry kosher food, according to WGCU News. WGCU reported that investors bought 550 acres for the project; Kevin Deutsch’s newsletter described the community as roughly 525 acres near Lake Okeechobee.

Solaeris Debuts Near Port St. Lucie, Marking the County’s Largest Approval in Decades

Who: Brookfield Kolter Land Partners, the land development affiliate of The Kolter Group, with eight to nine homebuilders signed on. What: A roughly 3,300-acre master-planned community held its public debut, with seven neighborhoods already under site work. Where: North of Glades Cut Off Road in western St. Lucie County, west of Port St. Lucie. Solaeris […] The post Solaeris Debuts Near Port St. Lucie, Marking the County’s Largest Approval in Decades appeared first on Treasure Coast .

Palm Beach Town Council appoints four new faces to planning commission

There's new blood on Palm Beach's Planning and Zoning Commission, now that Town Council members have appointed a freshman class of two regular and two alternate commissioners to the volunteer board. The quartet is joined by investments executive Matthew Ailey, who will serve in a new position on the 10-member commission. He was elevated from his role as alternate member to regular voting member during the council's Oct. 13 meeting. The other just-appointed regular members include landscape designer Mario Nievera and author Jennifer Ash Rudick, as well as the two new alternate commissioners — businessman Kendall Kemper Cox Cheatham and real estate agent John Schuler Jr. All positions carry a three-year term. The updated roster's first meeting will be Nov. 3. The appointees will fill the seats left vacated by former commissioners Marilyn Beuttenmuller, Jorge Sanchez, Martin Klein, Victoria Donaldson and Ailey, with his ascension to a regular member position. Beuttenmuller and Sanchez were term-limited, while Donaldson did not apply for a second term on the board. Council members chose not to reappoint Klein, who had completed the remainder of the regular member position held by Nicki McDonald before her election in March to the Town Council. Before his appointment