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Trump to Watch Super Bowl in Palm Beach
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Recently, Nikki Haley decided to step down from her position as the United States ambassador to the United Nations. The former South Carolina governor left her post on October 9th, leaving this esteemed position vacant.  The Town of Palm Beach may have a new tie to this newly vacated seat. Palm

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Gubernatorial Candidate Uses Mar-a-Lago for Political Ad
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Gubernatorial Candidate Uses Mar-a-Lago for Political Ad. Democratic candidate Jeff Greene made headlines yet again. Greene, a recent nominee to the Democratic spot for Florida Governor used the famous country club, Mar-a-Lago during a photo-shoot for his recent direct mail piece. Greene is a member of the club owned by

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Palm Beach Billionaire Enters Gubernatorial Race
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It’s 2018 and midterm elections are heating up in the South, especially in Palm Beach. Currently, in the Democratic Gubernatorial race, Mayor Philip Levine is in the lead. Other hopefuls include Chris King, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and former U.S. Representative, Gwen Graham. However, the tides may take a new

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Palm Beach Town Council Appoints a New President
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On Tuesday, in front of a packed house at Town Hall, the Town of Palm Beach Town Council added a new member to its ranks, and appointed a new president. The Town Council took steps in order to fill two empty seats left by former Council President Richard Kleid, whose

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Town of Palm Beach Says Farewell to Tom Bradford
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It was the changing of the guard on Tuesday, as Town Council gave a heartfelt fare thee well to Tom Bradford and unanimously received Kirk Blouin with open arms as the new Town of Palm Beach Town Manager. Blouin’s employment contract was approved in a consensus, which will grant him

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Julie Araskog Wins Town of Palm Beach Town Council Election
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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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Town of Palm Beach Town Council Debate
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The candidates for The Town of Palm Beach Town Council were nominated last week during the annual Town Caucus and there is already a debate announced. Julie Araskog and Martin Klein, two nominees for the Group 2 Town Council seat being vacated by the Town Council President Michael Pucillo, will face each

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Town of Palm Beach Town Caucus Year 105
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Over 125 people were present at the event that was held at Town Hall’s Town Council Chambers – 105th Palm Beach Town Caucus. After the nomination of candidates is seconded at least twice by town voters, their names are placed on the ballot. Gail Coniglio was nominated for her fourth

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Wilbur Ross Jr. Tapped by Donald Trump as Commerce Secretary
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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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Zoning Chairman Martin Klein to Run for Town Council
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Zoning chairman Martin Klein announced his candidacy for the Group 2 Town Council seat which is currently held by Michael Pucillo. Via letter, Klein revealed his hope of succeeding Pucillo, who has “set the bar high for civility and dedication.” As he explained, it is his mission to ensure all

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