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…