Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of October.
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The Extraordinary Kids Foundation will continue Saturday outreach services in Mangonia Park after a 3-2 town council vote, providing groceries & showers, hot meals, clothing and hygiene supplies to families in need.
The nonprofit will also operate a church site on Sundays for up to 20 people.
Extraordinary Kids will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a gala Friday, Oct.
23 at the Lake Pavilion along Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach — partnering with WPBF.
Brightline will run a one-night-only midnight train from Orlando to South Florida on Oct.
25 for guests after Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights on Oct. 24, with free shuttle service and onboard perks including a spooky snack & sleep mask at stops in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton & Miami.
The Palm Beach Chamber held its first breakfast at Mar-a-Lago Club on Oct.
20 after leaving The Breakers for construction. Around 650 people attended this record event as Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg discussed restoration efforts.
Publix plans a new two-story, 70,000 sqft supermarket on the 600 block of Banyan and seeks a waiver on downtown development rules that require storefronts and open space; the project is in jeopardy if city commissioners do not approve its exemptions.
A new Girl Scout troop has restarted at Pleasant City Elementary School, aided by the Related Ross Foundation.
The troop helps local girls make friends, learn new skills, and build confidence in a wholesome setting.
Invest 93L is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds and dangerous surf to Florida’s east coast starting Saturday into early next week — officials warn of gusts up to 60 mph and up to 5 inches of rain in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
Invest 93L is causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents along Florida’s east coast today, and local agencies advise West Palm Beach residents to prepare for heavy rain and winds (up to 60 mph) starting Saturday, with risks of coastal and flash flooding in Palm Beach and nearby counties.
Biba Social, a private members club with French Riviera design, is set to open in January at Hotel Biba in West Palm Beach — the 320 Belvedere Road property was built in 1941 and is being restored to include dining, a pool, and hotel rooms for exclusive events.
Downtown’s century-old home from 520 Evernia Street is moving about a mile to 900 Sixth Street in Historic Northwest to be rehabilitated and later sold as affordable housing amid rising development, as Related Ross—preserving local history while planning flexible future projects—leads the effort.
Palm Beach real estate braces for a busy winter season after a lively summer left housing inventory at its lowest in years.
Agents report that high demand from wealthy buyers + reduced listings are contributing to a competitive market.
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