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Jess specializes in local news coverage. She is a hands on reporter attending every event and meeting she can in the community.

Julie Araskog Wins Town of Palm Beach Town Council Election
Town of Palm Beach NewsTown of Palm Beach Politics

Julie Araskog Wins Town of Palm Beach Town Council Election. Martin Klein, zoning board Chairman, was defeated in the race for the Town Council seat by Julie Araskog, a political newcomer. This is the second time Klein was defeated in a Town Council seat race – previously it happened in

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$17 Million Midtown Sand Nourishment Project Washed Away
Town of Palm Beach News

There hasn’t been much of a beach in the Town of Palm Beach for Midtown beachgoers to visit in the past several weeks. Beach erosion was caused by rough conditions and crashing waves throughout the Midtown area, from The Breakers to south of Gulfstream Road. Gone is the wide sandy beach that

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A Leaf Blower Ban Possibly Coming to Palm Beach
Town of Palm Beach News

Town of Palm Beach residents may soon not see (or hear) leaf blowers anymore, as a leaf blower ban has been recommended by the Town’s Ordinances, Rules and Standards Committee. Bobbie Lindsay and Danielle Moore said the decision has gained a lot of support in the past few months due

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Presidential Visits With Palm Beach Season Coming to an End
Town of Palm Beach News

Residents of The Town of Palm Beach will soon be hearing the sound of rotors spinning around for at least the next 4 years. President-elect Trump’s $7 million dollar helicopter is now allowed to take off and land at Mar-a-Lago Club when he’s in town. This was approved by the

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Wilbur Ross Jr. Tapped by Donald Trump as Commerce Secretary
Town of Palm Beach NewsTown of Palm Beach Politics

Wilbur Ross Jr. is set to serve in the executive branch after being tapped by Donald Trump, the President-elect, as commerce secretary. The 79-year-old billionaire and a part-time Palm Beacher stated that he received official word of the selection when he met with Trump in New York on Tuesday. He

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Palm Beach Officials Start Holding Talk of the Town Meetings
Town of Palm Beach News

Palm Beach officials began holding Talk of the Town meetings in order to keep the residents in the loop about the most recent news regarding the town. The first Talk of the Town meeting was held at the Midtown firehouse on Wednesday afternoon. Town Council President Michael Pucillo and council

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History of Worth Avenue Town of Palm Beach
Town of Palm Beach LifestyleTown of Palm Beach News

History of Worth Avenue Town of Palm Beach. Here is a video we made showing the interesting facts that makes Worth Avenue in the Town of Palm Beach so special and so unique. There are many interesting pieces of history that you probably never thought of.  You can find the

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More Mini Mansions Coming to Donald Trumps Former Property
Town of Palm Beach News

Last Tuesday, the Town of Palm Beach’s Town Council members have approved a request to subdivide the little over 6 acre property, commonly known as The Maison de L’Amitie, which is located at 515 North County Road. That could mean More Mini Mansions Coming to Donald Trumps Former Property. The property

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Town of Palm Beach Traffic Report August 9
Town of Palm Beach News

Town of Palm Becah Traffic Report for the Week of 8/01/2016 (1)  FLAGLER MEMORIAL BRIDGE: Construction continues on the Flagler Memorial Bridge.  (2)  SOUTHERN BOULEVARD WATERMAIN RELOCATION: Construction continues on Southern Boulevard Watermain Relocation. The project involves installation of underground utilities via (2) directional bores on Southern Boulevard (from Washington Road in West

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Town of Palm Beach News

Last Tuesday the Town of Palm Beach Town Council approved a plan to revamp the heating and air conditioning system at the Town of Palm Beach Police Department. The unanimous council vote included the approval for a project budget of $1,362,000 for construction, and $83,000 for construction-phase services by the

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