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Town of Lantana workshop could solve drainage issues
The town of Lantana will hold a workshop Monday to discuss possible solutions to stormwater and drainage issues. They’re considering a potential fee on taxes to residents to help with flooding. “The vision is this would be a fee that would help us with the storm water system and...
Father's Day dining deals abound in Palm Beach County
Just like Mom, Dad deserves some serious love and thanks — and good food and drink — on his special day. Whether he taught you to ride a bike or hit a baseball, went to your dance recitals or even taught you the art of true relaxation while gently snoring in his recliner...
Riviera's population districts are unbalanced - and it doesn't look like it will be fixed soon
Riviera Beach has not redrawn its district lines since 1979. The city's charter calls for the population to be split into districts as evenly as possible and for boundaries to be redrawn every decade. Council members voted 3-2 to postpone the selection of a new set of district boundaries. Riviera...
Charity hosts D-Day dinner to honor local WWII veterans
“‘Believe With Me” founder Lyette Reback hosted a D-Day dinner in Palm Beach Gardens Thursday night. Fifty local families attended the gathering. The group invited local World War II veteran Carmin Yannott to share his story. The 99-year-old veteran liberated two Nazi concentration camps right after the war...
Palm Beach Town Council to appoint new members to landmarks and architectural boards
The Town Council will fill vacancies on two of its powerful volunteer boards Tuesday during its regular meeting at Town Hall. Council members will hear presentations and make appointments to the town's architectural and landmarks boards. The Architectural Review Commission, which has an opening for one alternate member, oversees renovations...
Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of June 9
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.
New on-demand shuttle service, ‘BocaConnect,’ is starting in Boca Raton. Here’s when.
Boca Raton’s on-demand shuttle service, dubbed BocaConnect, will officially begin service next Monday, June 17, according to the city. This much-anticipated amenity has been a long time in the making. Here’s everything to know about the city’s latest service: — Riders will be able to request rides through an app operated by Circuit Transit, the company behind BocaConnect, much like requesting ...
Nonprofit Friends of Recreation in Palm Beach announces six new board members
The Friends of Recreation has announced the addition of six new board members. Tara Vecellio, Marley Overman, Sara Maggio, Robert Crespi, Diana Sterne and Carolyn Ryan will join an "esteemed group" dedicated to enhancing the community's recreational programs and facilities, Mark Bresnahan, the town's director of recreation, said in a release. The Friends of...
Letter: Palm Beach zoning code work doesn't need steering committee
I was alarmed when I read in the Palm Beach Daily News ["Town Council moves to create steering group for code reform," May 26, 2024] that the Town Council will consider creating a steering committee to oversee the drafting of a new zoning code. More alarming was the Planning and...
Opinion: Preserving Palm Beach's heritage means embracing collaboration and flexibility
In a recent opinion piece ["Help homeowners with solutions, not just barriers," May 12], concerns were raised regarding the challenges faced by residents who steward Palm Beach's landmarked homes. While it's undeniable that regulatory processes must be followed, painting the situation as a "no-win" scenario oversimplifies the many efforts being...
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