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Palm House May Sell to London-Based Company
A new plan is in action to sell the still-unfinished Palm House property in Palm Beach to a buyer linked to a major London-based real estate investment firm that specializes in resort and commercial developments worldwide, as first reported by the Palm Beach Daily News. A new court filing shows
Scholarship Founded in Honor of Mettler
Late Palm Beach Town Council member Thomas Mettler’s legacy will live on through a scholarship in his name, as first reported by the Palm Beach Daily News. The council accepted his family’s initial donation of $100,000 to the Thomas Mettler Scholarship Fund unanimously after a presentation by Thomas Mettler’s son,
Abandoned Boat Begins to Break Apart
A boat abandoned and beached just north of Mar-a-Lago has begun breaking apart in the rough surf, exposing gas and oil tanks that some residents worry will contaminate the beach and ocean, as first reported by the Palm Beach Daily News. Pinpointing whose responsibility removing the abandoned boat and ensuring
Commission Votes to Ban Shared Scooters
On Thursday, the Palm Beach Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend the Town Council adopt a ban of scooter ride sharing in Palm Beach, as first reported by the Palm Beach Daily News. The commission cited concern that left-behind scooters will litter sidewalks and public or private property.
Worth Avenue Valet Program Analyzed
Palm Beach’s new valet parking program on Worth Avenue is helping lessen traffic congestion, but it’s not clear whether it is opening more spots for shoppers, as first reported by the Palm Beach Daily News. The Town Council reached that consensus after Worth Avenue Association member Daren Rubenfeld and town
Palm Beach Residents Warned of Scams
Lynda Webster has a message for town of Palm Beach residents: If the former director of the CIA and FBI can be the target of a scam, so can you. In 2014, William Webster, who held both jobs during his career, received a call saying he had won $72 million
Publix Employees Receive Awards
Last Christmas Eve, Andy DeLong and Tanya Nelson were both at work at Palm Beach’s local Publix. DeLong is the manager of the establishment and Nelson is the store’s customer service manager. Neither of their jobs typically include saving lives, but that’s what they were called upon to do on
Former Employee Sues Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago is currently being sued by the former executive pastry chef of the private club, Graham Randall. Randall is also suing two senior managers at Mar-a-Lago, claiming that he was laid-off in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment against two female chefs, as first reported by Palm Beach
Trump to Watch The Big Game in Palm Beach
In an update to an earlier story, Palm Beach Daily News reported Monday evening that according to an advisory issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, President Donald Trump will likely be visiting Mar-a-Lago this weekend. Trump is expected to arrive Friday, Feb. 1 and depart Sunday, Feb. 3. The “VIP
Farewell to Palm Beach Establishments
Farewell to Palm Beach establishments. Last week in the Town of Palm Beach residents received news of two legendary establishments about to close their doors and say farewell to the Island. Main Street News and 264 The Grill will be disappearing from the Commercial landscape of The Town Palm Beach. On June 21st, the