Civic Association Director
Jeff Greene Enters Governor's Race
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Bruce R. Bennett / Palm Beach Daily News
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Palm Beach real estate investor Jeff Greene, a Civic Association Director, has filed paperwork to enter the crowded Democratic primary for Florida governor, throwing a potentially expensive wild card into a contest that has no clear favorite.
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Esperante Tower Owners
Seek Injunction Against
Proposed Rezoning
The owners of the Esperante office tower filed for an injunction Monday to prevent a zoning change that could allow a proposed building far higher than current rules allow to block its waterfront views.
Under the name 222 Lakeview LLC, the owners filed in circuit court to force a redo of a May 15 Planning Board vote to create an Okeechobee Business District.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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Tent Site Project has Developer, Famed Architect... What's Next?
The team of New York developer Charles Cohen and the Cesar Pelli architecture firm were chosen Monday to submit a proposal for West Palm's prominent tent site, a gateway location where the city has sought for more than a decade to land a signature project.
Read More (Palm Beach Post)
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Florida Had Wettest May on Record, Here's by How Much
Florida had its wettest May on record with rains from Subtropical Storm Alberto and a slightly early start to the wet season adding to the inch count.
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Hurricane Forecast Updates Prediction for 2018 Season
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Finally, a Bit of Good News About Insurance Rates: 'Once in a While, Florida Gets Lucky'
Premiums for most South Florida policyholders have increased significantly over the past three years.
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Hurricane Season 2018
What to Do During the Storm
Knowing what to do during a major hurricane is just as important as preparing for one. Here are a list of tips you should know ahead of any big storm.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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Will the President Invite Kim Jong Un to Mar-a-Lago?
President Donald Trump is considering inviting North Korean President Kim Jong Un to Mar-a-Lago if talks between the two leaders in June go well, according to a report by Bloomberg news. A Florida summit would likely happen in the fall, according to Bloomberg, citing an unnamed U.S. official.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION
IN THE NEWS
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Civic Association Closes Season with Champagne Reception
Longtime Palm Beacher, war hero, gentleman of the old school and all-around great guy Stanley Rumbough was remembered at the Palm Beach Civic Association's annual meeting. The event took place April 16 at the Flagler Museum and included a reception marking the end of the season.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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CIVIC ASSOCIATION
DIRECTORS IN THE NEWS
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Palm Beacher David Koch Steps Down from Business, Political Group
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Part-time resident David Koch, who consistently is the top name among Palm Beachers on the Forbes list of richest people in the world, is stepping down from his role at Koch Industries, according to numerous media reports.
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James Patterson & Bill Clinton
Have Written a Thriller. It's Good.
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Photo Credit: David Burnett
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When Tom Wolfe noted that "the problem with fiction" is that "it has to be plausible," he may have had efforts like this one in mind. Bill Clinton and James Patterson's ambitious and wildly readable new novel, "The President Is Missing," arches more closely toward plausibility in its geopolitical subplots
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Tuesday, June 12, 9:30 AM
Town Council Meeting-Regular Business
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 13, 9:30 AM
Town Council Meeting
Development Review Matters
Town Council Chambers
Tuesday, June 19, 9:30 AM
Planning and Zoning Commission
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 20, 9:30 AM
Landmarks Preservation
Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Thursday, June 21, 2:00 PM
Code Enforcement Board Meeting
Town Council Chambers
Wednesday, June 27, 9:00 AM
Architectural Commission Meeting
Town Council Chambers
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Palm Beach's Bill to Defend Utilities Lawsuits Now Tops $400,000
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Fund Managers Are Ditching Wall Street for Florida
Florida's long-running effort to lure Wall Street hotshots is gaining traction thanks to a provision in the federal tax law that hits residents of high-tax states.
Read More (Bloomberg)
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Friends of
Palm Beach
Keeping Our
Beaches Clean
DATE:
June 9th
TIME:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
LOCATION:
Indian Road
All supplies will be there. Iced water and snacks too.
Overflow traffic can go to Arabian Road and Caribbean.
CONTACT
Diane Buhler
561-507-0345
diane@friendsofpalmbeach.com
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VIDEO VERSION OF
"THIS WEEK
IN PALM BEACH"
IS OFF THIS WEEK.
WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK.
See the highlights of your Palm Beach news in less than 4 minutes.
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West Palm Bridge-Stabbing Suspect Hid in Bathroom for Hours After Attack
For about eight hours after he allegedly stabbed a woman under the Royal Park Bridge, D'Antoine Jackson hid in a portable bathroom, waiting for darkness so he could escape.
Read More (Palm Beach Post)
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Southern Lake O Reservoir "Undermined" by Feds, Water District Says
The federal government is "undermining" Florida's plans for a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee with doubts on how sendng water to the Central Everglades is beneficial, according to water diistrict officials.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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Multiple Reports of Lake O Algae, Why Scientists Say It's Not Time to Panic
Multiple people are reporting an algae bloom on Lake Okeechobee just days after the Army Corps of Engineers began dumping lake water into the fragile St. Lucie Estuary to relieve pressure on the Herbert Hoover Dike.
Read More (Palm Beach Daily News)
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Artificial Reef Project Aims to Increase
Sea Life in
Lake Worth Lagoon
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Palm Beach Recreation Department
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Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
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