A modified plan to renovate the historic Paramount Theatre building, with the addition of retail space, four homes and underground parking, stalled before the Town Council at its January 10 meeting. The council voted unanimously to defer the…

Our Town by William Kelly: Town Defers Paramount Restoration Plan Amid Neighbors’ Opposition A modified plan to renovate the historic Paramount Theatre building, with the addition of retail space, four homes and underground parking, stalled…

You're Invited: "Where have all the Songbirds Gone?" III Learn how to restore a toxin-free Palm Beach Join the Civic Association and community sponsors on February 5, 2024 at Palm Beach Town Hall for the 3rd Annual, "Where have all the…

A standing-room-only crowd gathered at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting to hear a developer’s preliminary plans for a residential redevelopment of the Wells Fargo bank site at the corner of South County Road and Royal Palm Way. The…

From determining the future source of your drinking water to traffic and parking management and zoning reform, Palm Beach TV is on top of the issues that will impact the Island in 2024. Here is a preview of the stories that are front and center this…

Fire Chief Darrel Donatto to retire in January; Sean Baker named new chief Palm Beach Fire Chief Darrel Donatto, who carved a reputation for innovative leadership and who strengthened ties between the department and the community, will retire next…

Operation Blue Santa, the Palm Beach PD’s annual toy drive, spreads holiday magic throughout a local school, plus, meet the town’s new Employee of the Year, and big news from the island’s Fire Chief in this edition of Palm Beach…

Palm Beach TV December 21, 2023 Operation Blue Santa, the Palm Beach PD’s annual toy drive, spreads holiday magic throughout a local school, plus, meet the town’s new Employee of the Year, and big news from the island’s Fire…

A former yard trash collector who climbed the ladder to become a utilities supervisor has been named the Town of Palm Beach’s employee of the year for 2023. Reginald Williams, an 18-year veteran of the Public Works Department, received…

I wish a Happy Chanukah to all of our residents who Celebrate this Festival of Lights. At the Bradley Park Menorah lighting, the Rabbis reiterated the need to be a light in this time of darkness. During this Chanukah celebration, Rabbi Scheiner in…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV: important updates regarding traffic and parking solutions on the island. Plus, a step inside a traveling Holocaust exhibit as it makes a stop in Palm Beach. And, holiday cheer as the Palm Beach Civic…

John “Skip” Randolph is stepping down as Palm Beach’s town attorney after 44 years at the post. Mayor Danielle Moore announced at Tuesday’s Town Council meeting that Randolph would be leaving at the end of this month. She…

One of the most anticipated events in Palm Beach – the reopening of the long-shuttered Royal Poinciana Playhouse – is still a year away. But Palm Beach Civic Association directors haven’t had to wait that long for an early glimpse…

In Memoriam George Cohon (1937-2023) Business pioneer and Civic Association leader George Cohon, a business executive who introduced McDonald’s restaurants to Canada and Russia, and a longtime Palm Beach Civic Association director, died on…

Anne M. Gannon In this episode of Studio 33480 Palm Beach Civic Association Tax and Finance Committee Chair Mark Zeidman talks to Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon about how to read your tax bill and money saving deadlines. Watch the…

NBC's News Political Analyst Chuck Todd to headline Annual Award Breakfast Chuck Todd, a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, will be the guest speaker at the Palm Beach Civic Association’s Community Service Award breakfast on March…

NBC's News Political Analyst Chuck Todd to headline Annual Award Breakfast Chuck Todd, a five-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, will be the guest speaker at the Palm Beach Civic Association’s Community Service Award breakfast on March…

Palm Beach now offers resident parking stickers The town is rolling out a new parking sticker program for the benefit of Palm Beach residents. Today (Monday, Nov. 13) is the first day that residents can buy the stickers, which enable them…

Palm Beach never sleeps – not even during the summers while seasonal residents are away. This year’s off-season was especially eventful, Town Council President Margaret Zeidman told a Palm Beach Civic Association audience on Tuesday.…

Civic Association forum to spotlight zoning and development in Palm Beach -- by William Kelly Communications Coordinator Our Town by William Kelly: Civic Association forum to spotlight zoning and development in Palm Beach The Palm Beach Civic…

John David Corey to seek Town Council seat held by Zeidman John David Corey, a member of the town’s Architectural Commission, announced Thursday his intention to run in the March 19 town election for the Group 3 Town Council seat. The Group…

The Palm Beach Civic Association is pleased to welcome Cleveland Clinic Florida as the new sponsor of our Our Town news articles. Cleveland Clinic Florida is a not-for-profit multi-specialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and…

Hundreds of people gathered at the Palm Beach Synagogue Tuesday in a display of support for Israel following last Saturday’s attacks by Hamas militants that killed hundreds of Israelis and injured thousands of others. Rabbi Moshe Scheiner…

hristine Perretta Sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from nests along the Palm Beach coastline and attempting to make their way to the sea. The problem is, coastal lighting often distracts them. In this episode of Studio 33480 find out how to…

Town Council gives final nod to bigger budget and lower tax rate for coming fiscal year by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The Town Council approved on Thursday a $104.8 million operating budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1. …

With Labor Day behind us, most local schools are now back in session. Claudia Shea takes us to Palm Beach Day Academy where new school year excitement is running high as students and staff continue the school's more than 100-year commitment to…

Hurricane Idalia roars ashore along the Gulf Coast of Florida, underscoring the importance of a strong shoreline. The annual report card is in on the health of the island’s beaches, and there’s a temporary drawbridge schedule change that…

Sea turtle nesting on track for a record-setting year. But artificial lighting continues to threaten hatchlings on town beaches during nesting season. by William Kelly Communications Coordinator This year’s sea-turtle nesting season could…

Kelly Smallridge From Worth Avenue to West Palm Beach and surrounding towns, Palm Beach County has earned the moniker ‘Wall Street South’ for good reason. This area continues to evolve into a magnet for financial services and life…

Town beaches show long-term sand gains, consultant says by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The town’s beaches are gaining sand over the long term and are generally in good and stable condition, according to an annual report…

Michael Burke Palm Beach County Superintendent of Schools, Mike Burke, joins the Palm Beach Civic Association in Studio 33480 as the 2023-2024 school year gets underway. He discusses how school taxes paid by Palm Beach residents are spent, gives…

In this edition of PBTV: Fallout from the demolition of the Royal Poinciana Playhouse. The Landmarks Preservation Commission weighs in. Plus, what town leaders are doing to ensure safe pesticide practices, and a new chapter for a 102-year-old school…

Town preservation board discusses playhouse demolition by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The near-total demolition of the Royal Poinciana Playhouse, once thought to be protected by its historic landmark status, has sent a shockwave…

Playhouse Demolition Discussion by William Kelly Communications Coordinator A town board will review the Royal Poinciana Playhouse reconstruction project on Wednesday amid concerns that extensive demolition of the landmarked building may have…

Palm Beach TV Sundays Need a ride around town and want to leave your car and wallet behind? Palm Beach TV catches a ride with Circuit, a ride sharing program that is easing parking and traffic woes on Palm Beach. View the newscast HERE. Ride…

Inflation fuels 75 percent cost hike for utility burial by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The next phase of the townwide burial of overhead utility lines will cost $10.5 million – which is 75 percent higher than the town had…

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Palm Beach TV August 10, 2023 In this edition of Palm Beach TV, sea turtle nest monitoring. What is being done to protect nests and hatchlings and how you can help. Plus, a legislative update on measures impacting Palm Beach, and how the Palm…

Town Council members question scope of Playhouse demolition by William Kelly Communications Coordinator Town Council members expressed surprise and concern Tuesday at the extensive demolition performed on the landmarked Royal Poinciana…

Palm Beach TV August 3, 2023 Soaring temperatures are threatening marine life. Scientists share insight and underwater evidence of the challenges with the Palm Beach Civic Association. And, the Town of Palm Beach launches a new website. How this…

Palm Beach’s utility burial program faces $13 million shortfall by William Kelly Communications Coordinator Inflation is expected to drive the cost of burying all overhead utility lines on the island upward by about $13 million, town…

Palm Beach TV July 27, 2023 In this week’s Palm Beach TV, if you vote-by-mail there’s a change in the law you need to know about. We have dramatic footage of the demolition under way at the Royal Poinciana Playhouse – and some…

Palm Beach Civic Association communications team earns 2023 Bernays Award by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The Palm Beach Civic Association has been honored with a 2023 Bernays Award from the Gold Coast PR Council for excellence in…

Royal Poinciana Playhouse renovation enters demolition phase by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The Royal Poinciana Playhouse is undergoing extensive exterior and interior demolition as part of the renovation of the landmarked building. …

Landmarks panel returns Paramount project to drawing board by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The Landmarks Preservation Commission reviewed on Wednesday a modified plan to renovate the historic Paramount Theater building and add an…

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Palm Beach voices concerns about Port of Palm Beach expansion by William Kelly Communications Coordinator Palm Beach’s elected officials told a Port of Palm Beach consultant this week that the town remains firmly opposed to any plan to…

The Town Council agreed Tuesday to pay a contractor nearly $15 million to rebuild the historic North Fire Station, virtually all of which has been demolished because of the poor condition of the original building. But first, council members…

Paving scheduled this week for Flagler Drive near Southern Boulevard Bridge William Kelly Communications Coordinator A Florida Department of Transportation contractor will pave Flagler Drive south of Southern Boulevard, near the…

Larger budget would boost employee pay, expand town workforce by William Kelly Communications Coordinator Town Manager Kirk Blouin is proposing a $104.8 million budget for 2023-24 that includes a lower property tax rate, additional workers and a…

Palm Beach TV Safety along the island's beaches is a top priority, enhanced by a unique relationship between ‘Palm Beach Fire Rescue’ and the town’s lifeguards. PBTV anchor Claudia Shea shows us how the island’s…

Mary Ellen Scully DMV Fireworks, summer heat, and storms pose potential risks to the safety and well-being of our dogs and cats. In this episode of 33480, Mary Ellen Scully DMV shares some simple steps to help ensure pet safety during summer…

Town to convert mid-block of Sunset Avenue to one-way traffic by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The middle block of Sunset Avenue will be permanently converted to a one-way, eastbound street as of Monday morning (June 19), the town…

Phipps Ocean Park re-do to cost more than expected by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The estimated cost of the Phipps Ocean Park redevelopment has proven higher than expected, prompting the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation to trim…

North Fire Station renovation zooms to $15 million The cost of the total renovation of the historic North Fire Station has rocketed upward to about $15 million – nearly triple the project’s original budget. Town Manager Kirk Blouin…

Palm Beach TV Sundays She works in Palm Beach and has met the rich and famous but doesn't dish on the dirt. In this edition of Palm Beach TV Sundays, Sally Lewis talks with longtime Civic Association member and photographer Carrie Bradburn to…

Palm Beach taxable property values climb 13 percent, property appraiser says by William Kelly Communications Coordinator Palm Beach experienced a 13.4 percent average increase in taxable property values during 2022, according to a preliminary…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Claudia Shea looks at the sargassum landing on our beaches this summer. See the video on our website here. Sargassum Resources: Florida Department of Health Sargassum Fact Sheet FWC Sargassum page…

PBTV SUNDAYS: The Life of Alex Dreyfoos - June 4, 20223 This edition of Palm Beach TV Sundays is a look back at the amazing life of Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. View the newscast…

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In Memoriam: Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr., Palm Beach Civic Association Director, cultural icon, and visionary leader Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr., a Palm Beach County cultural visionary and philanthropist who led the fundraising to build the Kravis…

Lt. Paul Alber Hurricane season is fast approaching. In this edition of Studio 33480 William Kelly talks to Palm Beach Police Lt. Paul Alber about hurricane evacuation and reentry. Resources Town hurricane preparedness page Florida Division…

Palm Beach TV In this edition of Palm Beach TV Sally Lewis looks at the plans for the new Phipps Ocean Park and changes with the communications team. See the video on our website here. Spread the News You can help share the work and mission…

Palm Beach’s retirement fund gains ground after losses in 2022 by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The unfunded liability in the Town of Palm Beach’s retirement plan increased by $6 million last year, largely due to investment…

Sean Baker Hurricane season is fast approaching. In this edition of Studio 33480 Sally Lewis talks to Assistant Fire Chief Sean Baker about hurricane preparedness in Palm Beach. Resources Town hurricane preparedness page Florida Division of…

Townwide utility burial on a steady course by William Kelly Communications Coordinator The town continues to power through its 10-year, $128 million initiative to bury all overhead electrical, phone and cable television lines on the island. …

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Sally Lewis visits The Park, the new municipal golf course in West Palm Beach. See the video on our website here. To learn more about The Park or book a tee time go to theparkwestpalm.com The Park 7301 Georgia…

Civic Association approves ‘strong slate’ of new directors William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here The Palm Beach Civic Association welcomed 11 new directors to its roster at its April 17…

Town Council drops zoning resolution William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Citing a conflict with new state legislation, the Town Council on Tuesday decided against a zoning action that would have…

This edition of Studio 33480 Wendy Rutledge talks with new Palm Beach Civic Association Chairman & CEO Michael Pucillo about what’s next for the Palm Beach Civic Association. Click Here for more…

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A town board has deferred its review of a property owner’s proposal to renovate the historic Paramount Building and build an adjacent three-story residential development with two underground parking levels on the 1.3-acre site. The Landmarks…

Melissa Ceriale This edition of Studio 33480 Wendy Rutledge talks with Shore Protection Board Chair and Civic Association Member Melissa Ceriale. To RSVP go HERE or call 561-655-0820. Spread the News You can help share the work and mission of…

Read the latest Issue of The Civic Celebrating the Leadership of Bob Wright In this issue of The Civic, we look at some of the milestones of Civic Association Chairman Bob Wright's life and career. Bob hands over the reins of the organization…

The town says it’s keeping a close watch on the massive Atlantic Ocean seaweed belt that appears headed toward beaches in Florida and the Caribbean Sea. The town normally cleans only its public beaches, where it rakes and buries the seaweed…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge examines the uptick in local anti-Semitism and the "blob" of sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean. See the video on our website here. 2023 Annual Meeting & Season Celebration To RSVP click HERE.…

Daniel Ponton honored with Civic Association’s Bill Brooks Award William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Daniel Ponton is known to many as the perfect host - a people expert whose intelligence…

James Patterson’s love for Palm Beach shined through the author’s light-hearted and often funny appearance Wednesday before a Palm Beach Civic Association audience. Patterson, who is originally from New York, moved to Palm Beach with…

Palm Beach TV News In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge talks to Richard Sammons about the Design Palm Beach Charrette and more. See the video on our website here. For more information or to buy tickets click HERE. Spread the…

Hundreds of residents came together for four days of vibrant discussions in the “Designing Our Palm Beach” zoning reform workshops last week at the Mandel Recreation Center. “It’s been an intense and productive…

The Palm Beach Recreation Department spring session begins Sunday, March 26 with a variety of enrichment programs for all ages! Resident registration for Town residents is ongoing. Nonresident registration begins March 15. Preschool and Youth…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge looks at the “Designing Our Palm Beach” zoning code review charrette that happened this week. See the video on our website here. For more information or to RSVP click HERE Spread the…

James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author, will be the guest speaker at the Palm Beach Civic Association’s Annual Award Breakfast on March 22 at The Breakers. Patterson is a Civic Association director and a Palm Beach resident.…

Riviera Beach moving forward with mooring field plan The City of Riviera Beach held the first public presentation Monday of its plan to establish a permanent, managed mooring field for boaters in Lake Worth Lagoon. Riviera Beach proposes to…

William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author, will be the guest speaker at the Palm Beach Civic Association’s Annual Award Breakfast on…

Jeff Greene In this edition of Studio 33480 Wendy Rutledge talks to Jeff Greene about development in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach. To RSVP for the March 15 event go Here or call 561-655-0820. Spread the News You can help share the work…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV find out how your smart device can save your life and take a look at Empty Bowls 2023. See the video on our website here. For more information or to RSVP click HERE. Spread the News You can help share the…

Bob Wright is stepping down after 13 years as chairman and CEO of the Palm Beach Civic Association and will be succeeded by Vice Chairman Michael Pucillo. Wright’s departure and Pucillo’s appointment were announced following…

Civic Association’s Water Committee tours Lake Worth Beach water treatment plant William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Palm Beach officials say they want the safest and cleanest water…

Bob Vila Wendy Rutledge speaks with former home renovation television host Bob Vila about the housing and development in Palm Beach. Spread the News You can help share the work and mission of the Civic Association by forwarding this Studio…

Palm Beach TV In this edition of Palm Beach TV the February Town Council meeting including drinking water, traffic and parking and pickleball at Phipps Ocean Park. See the video on our website here. For more information or to RSVP click…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Sundays Sally Lewis looks at pickleball on the Island. View the newscast HERE. Don't forget to place your order! Order Here. For more information or to RSVP click here. Support the Palm Beach Civic Association…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge looks at cyber security and personal safety for the people of Palm Beach. See the video on our website here. Information supplied by Michael Reiter and Associates can be found here. Check if you…

Experts offer tips to guard against scams and cybercrime A Palm Beach Civic Association audience learned from two experts on Monday how to better protect themselves from scammers and cyber criminals. More than 100 people turned out for the…

Palm Beach TV Sundays In this edition of Palm Beach TV Sundays Sally Lewis previews the 10th annual Empty Bowls happening February 17th. View the newscast HERE. Register for Empty Bowls HERE. Support the Palm Beach Civic Association If…

Retired Finance Director Jane Le Clainche looks back on ‘great career’ After more than 23 years as finance director for the Town of Palm Beach, Jane Le Clainche retired on Jan. 27 to begin the next chapter in her life. …

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge looks at the new telehealth abilities of the Palm Beach Fire Rescue EMS teams. See the video on our website here. For more information or to RSVP click HERE. Spread the News You can help share…

Richard Haass, a veteran diplomat and esteemed voice on American foreign relations, will address a Palm Beach Civic Association audience on March 15. Haass will be keynote speaker at the Civic Association’s Signature Series engagement,…

Public outreach is a top priority for the town’s Shore Protection Board, which will hold its first meeting of the new year tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 27). The meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Town Council chambers at Town Hall. Public turnout…

PBTV: Stephen Ross on WPB development - January 26, 2023 In this edition of Palm Beach TV Stephen Ross talks about development in West Palm Beach. See the video on our website here. For more information or to RSVP click HERE. Spread the…

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West Palm Beach will continue to experience explosive growth as corporations move into the area to take advantage of the business-friendly climate, billionaire real estate developer Stephen Ross said Monday. All this change is occurring just…

Experts to share insights at Civic Association luncheon William Kelly Communications Coordinator Constantly evolving technology on our personal computers and mobile phones has made all of us more vulnerable to identity and data theft. But…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge goes to the Town-Wide Engagement Kick-Off Event for code reform. See the video on our website here. For more information about code reform and to let your voice be heard go here. You can help…

Phipps Ocean Park Tennis Center will host a ladies team tennis tryout for the PBCWTA Division 6 team for the remainder of the 2022-23 season. Division 6 tryouts will be held at Phipps Ocean Park Tennis Center on Tuesday January 31, at 12:30 p.m.…

The Town Council heard Tuesday from merchants and residents opposed to an expansion of paid parking in the town’s commercial districts. The town currently has a mix of paid parking and free but time-limited spaces in its commercial areas. It…

PBTV: Tour the Lake Worth Beach Water Treatment Plant - January 12,2023 In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge tours the Lake Worth Beach water treatment plant. One of the options for Palm Beach's water supply in 2029. See the video on…

Palm Beach seeks public opinion for zoning code reform For years, town officials have said the town’s zoning code is an outdated patchwork of amendments that are inconsistent and too complicated to fully understand. Many residents have said…

In this episode of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge interviews Town Council President Maggie Zeidman about the big issues facing the town in 2023. See the video on our website here. SPONSORED BY: Spread the News You can help share the work and…

The town intends to fully convert its commercial areas to paid street parking – a move Town Council members say will improve the turnover of spaces on the island’s congested streets. The town currently has a mix of paid parking and…

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In this edition of Palm Beach TV a holiday card from the Palm Beach Civic Association. Happy Holidays from the entire Palm Beach Civic Association Team! See the video on our website here. Spread the News You can help share the work and…

The Town Council is zeroing in on two alternatives for a future water supply after its existing agreement with West Palm Beach expires in 2029. One is to remain with West Palm Beach, provided the city would update its water treatment plant to a…

The Palm Beach Police Department would like to remind our Residential Parking Permit holders that possession of a permit does not provide an exemption from the Town Ordinance prohibiting vehicles from occupying a parking space for longer than 48…

Happy Holidays, Palm Beach! Mandel Recreation Center's 3rd Birthday Bash! We invite you to join us for a morning of food, entertainment, and fun! Saturday, January 21 10am - Noon Mandel Recreation Center Front Lawn Registration is…

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Town, civic organizations honor employee who ‘puts public service first’ Jose Daniel Rojas & Mayor Danielle Moore Dec 12, 2022 William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Jose…

Bob Miracle In this edition of Studio 33480 Wendy Rutledge interviews new Palm Beach Deputy Town Manager Bob Miracle. Click here Spread the News You can help share the work and mission of the Civic Association by forwarding this Studio 33480…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV the public safety forum and the Town Caucus. See the video on our website here. Spread the News You can help share the work and mission of the Civic Association by forwarding this Palm Beach TV newscast.…

Our Town with William Kelly: No Political Races Emerge from Town Caucus Mayor Danielle Moore and Town Council members Julie Araskog and Ted Cooney all were nominated without opposition at Tuesday’s Town Caucus to serve new two-year terms.…

Town Caucus could yield up to three political contests William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Mayor Danielle Moore and Town Council members Julie Araskog and Ted Cooney are all expected to…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Mayor Dani Moore receives the Ending Homelessness Award and the 120th anniversary of Whitehall. See the video on our website here. Spread the News You can help share the work and mission of the Civic…

In this edition of Studio 33480 Wendy Rutledge interviews Captain William Rothrock of the Palm Beach Police Department about their new Behavioral Sciences Unit to deal with mental health issues and crisis intervention.

UF Scripps pushes boundaries of medical research William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here A Palm Beach Civic Association audience heard Wednesday from two researchers who are working to…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge takes a look at UF Scripps Biomedical Research in Jupiter. See the video on our website here. You can help share the work and mission of the Civic Association by forwarding this Palm Beach TV…

Tropical Storm Nicole is forecast to reach the coast of Florida Wednesday night as a Category 1 hurricane with a landfall between Boca Raton and Sebastian. A Category 1 hurricane means sustained wind speeds of 74 mph to 95 mph. …

Mayor Danielle Moore announces re-election bid Mayor Danielle Moore announced Thursday that she will seek a second term as mayor next year. Moore cited her role as chairwoman of the town’s Strategic Planning Board as a primary…

William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here The natural environment, beauty and safe surroundings are the top reasons why people choose to live in Palm Beach, according to residents who responded to a…

Palm Beach TV In this edition of PBTV Sally Lewis covers the Candidates Forum from October 18, 2022. See the video on our website here. Watch the full Candidates forum here. NEXT EVENTS Nov 3, RSVP Here Nov 10, RSVP Here…

Two Palm Beach Civic Association forums in November will center on the importance of primary health care physicians - specifically, what people need to know to select the doctor that best fits their needs. Both events will feature panels of…

PBTV SUNDAYS: Midway Island, Armory Art Center, Chik-Monk Coffee - October 23, 2022 In this edition of Palm Beach TV Sundays Sally Lewis looks at The Armory Art Center, Chik-Monk Estate Coffee and Dragana Connaughton's trip to make a documentary…

Beth Walton In this edition of Studio 33480 Wendy Rutledge interviews Town of Palm Beach United Way President & CEO Beth Walton about their Hurricane Ian efforts. Spread the News You can help share the work and mission of the Civic…

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Our Town with William Kelly: Palm Beach vows to fight Port of Palm Beach expansion Palm Beach Mayor Danielle Moore said the town strongly opposes the Port of Palm Beach’s plans for a major expansion. Moore said at Thursday’s Town…

Diana Barrett In this edition of Studio 33480 Wendy Rutledge interviews Health Care Committee member Diana Barrett about the importance of primary care and a preview of the New trends in Health Care Forums Nov 3 & Nov 10. The November 3rd…

Our Town with William Kelly: Civic Association to host candidates’ forum on Oct. 18 The Palm Beach Civic Association is hosting an election forum on Oct. 18 so voters can hear directly from the candidates about the issues shaping the races…

Auto thefts, homeless people, among challenges facing police During a public safety forum on Thursday, Palm Beach Police Chief Nicholas Caristo offered a glimpse of the town through the eyes of its police officers: Police are encountering an…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge and Sally Lewis talk about the issues on the ballot, talk to [email protected] about voting, a Hurricane Ian update and Hole In One Honey. See the video on our website here. Spread…

Our Town with William Kelly: Palm Beach Civic Association communications team wins Bernays Award The Palm Beach Civic Association has been honored with a 2022 Bernays Award from the Gold Coast PR Council for consistent excellence in its…

Our Town with William Kelly: Invasive plant removal a first step toward Phipps Ocean Park makeover The Town Council has agreed to spend $300,000 to remove invasive plants from Phipps Ocean Park – opening the door toward a sweeping redesign…

Studio 33480: Judy Goodman – September 22, 2022 In this edition of Studio 33480 Sally Lewis interviews Health Care Committee Chair Judy Goodman on the new COVID booster and upcoming health care committee public events. For more…

At a public hearing on Thursday, the Town Council approved a $97.2 million budget and a lower property tax rate for the year that begins Oct. 1. The budget and tax rate received final approval from the council on a vote of 4-0, with Councilwoman…

Stephen Ross to headline Civic Association’s Signature Speaker Series Luncheon William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Stephen M. Ross, real estate entrepreneur, philanthropist, and owner…

Palm Beach expands sargassum cleanup Town officials are taking a more aggressive approach to the cleanup of the sargassum seaweed that has been smothering long stretches of the local shoreline. At its Sept. 13 meeting, the Town Council told town…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge recaps the big issues of the September Palm Beach Town Council meeting, drinking water and sargassum control. See the video on our website here. Spread the News You can help share the work and…

The town appears to be whittling away at its alternatives for a future drinking water source after its agreement with West Palm Beach expires in 2029. Town Council members seemed to agree Tuesday that four options have moved to the top of the…

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William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Foul-smelling, unsightly mats of brown sargassum seaweed have swamped local beaches again this summer, prompting town officials to search for solutions to what is…

Wendy Rutledge introduces you to new PBCA media consultant and PBTV on camera talent. The documentaries Sally mentions in the interview: Saving Florida’s Starving Manatees Fauci: The Virus Hunter Click Here To View The Studio 33480 :…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge gives an preview of the November general election, a look at local water conditions a hurricane season update and more. See the video on our website here. Spread the News You can help share the…

Our Town with William Kelly: Southern Boulevard Bridge to open to traffic next week After more than five years of construction, the new Southern Boulevard Bridge will open to drivers and pedestrians on Thursday, Sept. 1, according to the Florida…

Our Town with William Kelly : New state law allows razing of some landmarked houses The town’s Landmarks Preservation Commission learned last week about a new state law that could be a gamechanger for historic preservation in Palm Beach.…

Our Town with William Kelly : Today is the deadline to participate in town survey Time is running out for those who haven’t taken advantage of a rare opportunity to share their thoughts about all aspects of life in Palm Beach. Today -…

Town officials are applauding the state’s decision to install new sidewalks in one of the town’s most visible commercial areas. But they are less welcoming of state transportation plans for other parts of town. The Florida Department…

The Lake Trail, Bradley Park and Lake Drive Park are all closed to the public overnight from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. The closure, which town officials say will discourage criminal activity, took effect immediately upon the Town Council’s…

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Town Council gets a peek at Midtown seawall replacement plan Plans for a higher and structurally stronger Midtown Beach seawall have earned a conceptual thumbs up from the Town Council. But concerns linger about the aesthetics of the new…

The town is gearing up to replace the aging Midtown Beach seawall in 2024 at an anticipated cost of nearly $20 million. The Town council will be asked for conceptual approval of the plan at its meeting on Tuesday, which begins at 9:30 a.m. in Town…

Riviera Beach withdraws application for mooring field William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here The City of Riviera Beach may be backing away from its proposal to create a mooring field for 100 boats…

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Tougher elevation requirements could be ‘difficult’ for property owners, zoning official says Last year, town consultant Woods Hole Group told town officials that higher seawalls and building elevations will be necessary to prepare…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge gives an update on the current COVID variant and looks at what is going on with the North Fire Station construction. See the video on our website here. The purpose of this survey is to understand…

In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge covers boat moorings near Peanut Island, Margaritaville Cruise, Citadel to Palm Beach and more. See the video on our website here. The purpose of this survey is to understand your opinions about…

Zoning expert says Palm Beach code should be ‘clear’ and ‘balanced’ Zoning consultant Sean Suder’s message to the Town Council was a familiar one – the town’s zoning code is a confusing patchwork of…

Town opposes FDOT plan to paint Royal Park Bridge next season Town officials say they will fight a Florida Department of Transportation plan to restrict westbound traffic on the Royal Park (middle) Bridge so the bridge can be painted beginning…

Town Council tentatively approves $97 million budget for 2022-23 The Town Council unanimously agreed Thursday on a $97.2 million budget for next fiscal year that includes $2.3 million for a 9 percent across-the-board employee pay increase tied to…

Dan Liljenquist Health Care Committee Member Warren Belmar interviews Dan Liljenquist, Chairman of the Board, Civica Rx. Spread the News You can help share the work and mission of the Civic Association by forwarding this Membership support…

Our Town with William Kelly: Budget proposal calls for tax cut, workforce expansion, employee raises Town Manager Kirk Blouin has submitted a $94.7 million budget proposal for fiscal 2022-23 that is 6.25 percent larger than this year’s…

Palm Beach TV In this edition of Palm Beach TV Wendy Rutledge covers new regulations for condos, Palm Beach Police active shooter training, beach raking and more. See the video on our website here. In observance of the Holiday the Palm Beach…

Palm Beach property values soar by 18 percent, property appraiser says William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Property values on the island rocketed upward by an average of 18 percent over the…

Town leaders appear to be leaning toward desalination or membrane filtration as the means of providing a cleaner and safer source of water for Palm Beach residents in the future. Precisely how that would happen and how much it would cost…

Dorothy Jacks Executive Committee Member and Chair of the Tax & Finance Committee, Mark Zeidman interviews Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks. You can help share the work and mission of the Civic Association by…

The Town Council has approved more than $16 million to finance the next two phases of the town-wide burial of all overhead utilities. The council on June 14 approved contracts of $8.1 million and $7.9 million with Burkhardt Construction for the…

The Town Council and Mayor Danielle Moore said Tuesday they support a staff recommendation to close Bradley Park and the Lake Trail at night to discourage criminal activity. The park and trail will be closed each evening from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m.,…

You can help share the work and mission of the Civic Association by forwarding this Studio 33480 interview. Membership support allows us to provide the news that all Palm Beach residents need to know. We are grateful to our directors,…

Town officials and residents have told state transportation officials they’re against a proposal to widen a two-mile stretch of State Road A1A in the South End. The $3.5 million proposal calls for repaving the road between Lake Avenue and…

Palm Beach experienced a whopping 16.5 percent overall increase in property values over the last year, according to the tax roll estimate released Wednesday by Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks’ Office. Total real estate…

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Town waives fees for collection and disposal of ficus hedges William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here The town continues to battle the whitefly pest by encouraging residents to remove one of its…

2022 Hurricane Special Palm Beach TV in conjunction with the Town of Palm Beach created a three part hurricane special: Part 1: WPBF Meteorologist Glenn Glazer with the 2022 hurricane forecast Part 2: Palm Beach Fire Rescue Division Chief Sean…

Palm Beach’s aging water pipes cost millions to replace William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here The sprawling network of water distribution lines buried throughout Palm Beach belong to the…

The town has hired two consultants to help steer it through an exhaustive review of its zoning code with an eye toward updating it while addressing development pressures. The consultants are Sean Suder, founder and principal of Cincinnati-based Zone…

Lt. Paul Alber Wendy Rutledge interviews Palm Beach Lt. Paul Alber in the second of a three part program to prepare the island residents for hurricane season. Hurricane Preparedness Resources Town of Palm Beach Hurricane Re-Entry Pass…

William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Town officials are sketching a path and timeline for the next steps in their effort to determine a long-term future water supply for Palm Beach. Now that a…

Building a better environment – one day at a time William Kelly Communications Coordinator To read this article on our site, click here Good environmental stewardship may be a popular concept, but the reality of making it happen, one…

A proposal to resurface and widen a stretch of State Road A1A and a nearby pedestrian/bicycling path in the South End will be before the Town Council at its meeting on Tuesday. Town staff is recommending against widening A1A because of aesthetic…

April 21, 2022 Sean Baker Wendy Rutledge interviews Palm Beach Fire Rescue Division Chief Sean Baker in the first of a three part program to prepare the island residents for hurricane season. Hurricane Preparedness Resources Palm Beach County…

Our Town with William Kelly: Civic Association’s Michael Ainslie receives 2022 Randolph Award The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians & Jews has honored Michael Ainslie, an accomplished fundraiser and a passionate philanthropist and…