TrendingResidential South FloridaABillionaire Wayne Rothbaum sells oceanfront Delray Beach lot for $22MQuogue Capital founder bought 1.1-acre property for $10M in 2014 Billionaire Quogue Capital founder Wayne Rothbaum sold an oceanfront lot in Delray Beach for $22 million in an off-market deal Records show Rothbaum’s 939 S Ocean Blvd LLC sold the 1.1-acre property at 939 South Ocean Boulevard to a Florida LLC named for the address and managed by local attorney Larry Rothenberg The buyer financed the purchase with a $14.3 million loan from City National Bank of Florida Rothbaum founded New York City-based Quogue in 2001, and went on to become one of the most successful biotech investors of his generation, according to Forbes He was a founder and investor in Acerta Pharma a cancer drug developer that later sold to AstraZeneca for $7 billion SIGN UPHe bought the Delray Beach property for $10 million in 2014 It is adjacent to the 1.4-acre oceanfront lot at 941 South Ocean Boulevard that he bought for $8.3 million in 2013 Rothbaum’s lot at 939 South Ocean Boulevard has 110 feet of beach frontage He previously listed it in 2021 asking $30 million but it was removed from the market in 2022 Rothbaum is linked to other Delray Beach properties. Records show a Delaware entity affiliated with his investment firm bought an oceanfront mansion for $34 million in 2021 🍕 Ah-Beetz is opening a brand new 3,300 square feet flagship restaurant – their second in Delray Beach—and they’re celebrating big 🔥 Recently named one of the Best apizza in South Florida by Dave Portnoy with a massive 8.4 rating (and over 1 million views on his review!) this is the New Haven–style pizza everyone’s talking about 🍕 FREE slice from 11:30 AM–4 PM (limit one per guest) ❤️ 10% of all dine-in sales donated to @ChefsFeedingKidsOfficial stay for the flavor—and feel good doing it #AhBeetz #PortnoyApproved #BestPizza #DelrayBeetz #NewHavenPizza #OneBite #GrandOpening #PizzaWithPurpose #ChefsFeedingKids #FlagshipOpening #SouthFloridaEats The views expressed here are the author's own SoFlo Teachers: Celebrate the LAST DAY of school & get ready for summer break 🍎 All Teachers receive a FREE Summer Break Lemon Drop Shot *Show your Teacher's ID right upon arrival to receive your FREE shot ☀️ LIVE Music & Spacious Dancefloor ☀️ Specialty Drinks, Skinny Cocktails & Tasty Bites available for purchase ☀️ VIP Cabanas: Reserve a designated space for up to 10 guests THRōW Social Delray Beach 🌴 29 SE 2nd Ave Wednesday, 6:30 pmJupiter, FL Families & Civilians are invited to join us in connecting veterans with local businesses and residents active in the fishing Raffle Proceeds to Benefit SCUBA4GOOD: a charitable organization with the goal of raising money to support adaptive diving in South Florida RAFFLES: Enter to win cool sponsored swag Happy Hour | 6pm: Indulge in tasty Happy Hour food & drink specials LIVE Music: Hit the dancefloor & jam to classic live hits Reconnect: Share stories & build a community of passionate like-minded folks VIP Cabanas: Reserve a designated space for up to 10 guests THRōW Social Delray Beach 29 SE 2nd Ave GIRLS NIGHT OUT IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND 🔥 #1 Touring Male Revue Show featuring electrifying performances by the hottest male dancers + crowd participation & plenty of opportunity to get in on the action 🔥Meet & Greet: Reserve a Cabana to MEET & GREET the dancers + photo-ops 🔥 Tasty Cocktail & Shot Specials to keep the party going 🔥 Outdoor Patio with plenty of space for a night filled with laughter Whether you're treating Mom to a spicy Mother's Day Gift or it's just a Ladies Night Out – don't miss this fully interactive experience *21+ only *Refunds accepted up until 7 days before the event at our family-friendly Lil' Flockers Mother's Day Brunch 🌸 For Kiddos? Delish brunch menu with tasty waffle station - all ages are welcome bottomless mimosas & specialty cocktails 🌸 Glitter Tattoos: Pick your fav design & bring home a memory 🌸 LIVE DJ Music: Playing a mix of kid-friendly music to shake their tailfeathers on our Outdoor Patio with a spacious dancefloor 🌸 VIP Cabanas: Reserve a designated space for up to 10 guests *We do ask that all children be kept under the direct supervision of an adult at all times (CBS12) — An 84-year-old man is accused of selling counterfeit designer items after more than $200,000 worth of counterfeit merchandise was seized from his store in Delray Beach The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) announced on Thursday that its investigators dismantled a counterfeit goods operation run by Ronald C the owner of "Ronnie's Shoes" at 6578 W Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach revealed Axelrod was selling counterfeit high-end designer handbags and accessories after an anonymous tip about counterfeit items at "Ronnie's Shoes." A PBSO deputy conducted an undercover operation on December 11 buying several counterfeit items from brands like Chanel Further undercover operations by a detective and other agents confirmed the sale of counterfeit goods at prices significantly lower than their Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) The counterfeit items included handbags and accessories from brands such as Louis Vuitton while their MSRP ranged from $1,070 to $4,500 Expert brand representatives confirmed the items were counterfeit with Louis Vuitton providing an affidavit verifying the fraudulent nature of the goods See also: Palm Beach Co. school district worker arrested for child sex crimes "Ronnie's Shoes" was found to have no registered owners or active business licenses Axelrod admitted to investigators to previously serving jail time for selling counterfeit items a search warrant was executed at Axelrod's business where $200,000 worth of counterfeit merchandise and $2,000 in cash were found Axelrod waived his rights and was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail for selling counterfeit goods and engaging in business under a fictitious name without registration DELRAY BEACH — As the LGBTQ+ community faces serious financial and political trouble for its festivals and parades Palm Beach County has started to feel the rising temperature of it all after a heated discussion in early April to potentially defund the annual Pride Festival and Concert in June the city will continue sponsoring the event — for now Delray Beach officials discussed removing the annual festival from the list of city-sponsored events Commissioner Juli Casale expressed concern about publicly backing the event saying it could result in losing state appropriations "Everybody wants to go ahead with this event We just don't want there to be financial repercussions on our residents," Casale said But then she claimed that the city's lobbyist had warned in a private call about sponsoring the event citing concerns about the Republican-led Legislature "People are watching," Casale said Forrest told her "And I would be mindful of what's going on when you're asking for money." Deputy Vice Mayor Angela Burns and Vice Mayor Rob Long opposed defunding the event "It's hard not to see this proposal to single out this event as anything but suspicious given the broader national and statewide political climate right now at a time when LGBTQ+ communities are under increasing attack," Long said "It sends the wrong message for Delray Beach to even consider or even talk about pulling our modest support for an event that celebrates inclusion In an email to the city's commission the following day said he had "no opinion on what events the city should or should not sponsor." "The State will not support organizations that it feels are using government funds to support programs that are inconsistent with the policies of the State of Florida," Forrest's email said "I also think the City is free to sponsor any event that it feels is consistent with the policies of the City of Delray Beach even if it might impact the allocation of State funds to the City." Getting additional corporate support could prove challenging in the current political climate Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump have attacked diversity equity and inclusion programs in government and private industry They argue that such programs shift focus away from merit while supporters see them as important efforts to make sure people from marginalized communities are included in job candidate pools and that their views are taken into account as policy is formulated The city's special events are estimated to cost $951,000 The Pride Festival and Concert makes up $20,000 RELATED: Lake Avenue decorated in rainbows to honor Palm Beach Pride and the agenda item in regards to trying to annihilate the Pride Festival it galvanized more support for it," Delray Beach resident Steve English said at the April 8 meeting and all the people that have talked about economic development if we want to tarnish or ruin our reputational capital The next time the commission will discuss the city's special events is May 6 This year's Pride Festival and Concert is scheduled for June 14 RELATED: Lake Worth Beach's Pride Weekend a celebration, but with concerns ahead Staff Writer Wayne Washington contributed to this report Home » Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day 2025 Show mom some love this Mother’s Day by treating her to a decadent meal at one of these local hot spots. If Mom is craving more than one cocktail on her special day this Italian restaurant is perfect for her bacon and egg pizza—or any of its other housemade pizzas or pastas. 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561/560-6699 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561/342-6699elisabettas.com If mom loves Mediterranean cuisine and live entertainment All of Amar’s shareable dishes will be available to enjoy as a belly dancer entertains your table 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach; 561/865-5653; amardelray.com Mom will receive a complimentary glass of rosé and a rose to kick off her brunch experience Jazz music will serenade her as she enjoys bottomless mimosas and all the globally inspired dishes she desires. 411 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561/243-9463; thewineroomonline.com Mom will be able to pair her complimentary glass of sparkling wine with various locally sourced dishes that will tempt her palate. 2005 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach; 561/733-4782; driftwoodboynton.com Lazy Dog launched its spring menu just in time for Mother’s Day summer market salad and cowboy ribeye burger purchase $50 in gift cards and receive a $10 promo code for your next visit. 9636 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 561/489-5607; lazydogrestaurants.com The Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Resort’s signature restaurant is hosting brunch with three seating times All the brunch favorites will be available 3800 N. Ocean Dr. Riviera Beach; 561/340-1795; onacoastalcuisine.com The three-course prix fixe menu will allow mom to choose her favorite French dishes 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 561/833‐5090; pistachewpb.com mom can enjoy the steakhouse’s specially-created dish for all moms: a six-ounce Australian wagyu filet mignon with whipped potatoes roasted asparagus and poached lobster butter The Okeechobee family of businesses including Okeechobee Steakhouse Lewis Prime Grill and Prime Meat Market have also crafted specials just for mom 6390 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter; 561/277-9188; lewissteakhouse.com Treat mom to a Michelin-starred experience with a brunch or dinner at this Four Seasons Hotel restaurant. 525 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., 954/256-0000; maassftl.com The North Palm Beach Country Club restaurant is treating mom to a complimentary mimosa or bloody mary before she digs into the brunch specialties and stations. 951 US-1, North Palm Beach; 561/691-3430; lessings.com Start with a shrimp bloody mary or peach and grapefruit spritz before perusing the menu The steakhouse’s brunch options include various versions of her favorite omelet or eggs Benedict 2200 Glades Road, Boca Raton; 561/447-0024; abeandlouies.com This swanky brunch experience starts with a complimentary glass of Champagne for mom before everyone enjoys the three-course meal which includes dishes like the eight-ounce truffle butter filet and lobster linguine 2777 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561/557-9083; pinksteak.com The Las Olas staple has several special dishes for mom on Sunday including the squid ink spaghetti and parmesan-crusted wahoo. 609 E. Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale; 954/727-0307; bigcitylasolas.com City Cellar is showing off its daily house-made bread pasta and desserts with dishes like the quiche Lorraine Mom will also receive a complimentary mimosa with her entrée 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561/366-0071; citycellarwpb.com The French-inspired three-course prix fixe menu will include all of mom’s favorite French dishes filet mignon au poivre and lemon tartelette. 5030 Champion Blvd., Boca Raton; 561/997-0027; chezmariefrenchbistro.com Celebrate mom in true Italian fashion—with a large Sunday meal filet mignon marsala and a decadent ricotta cheesecake 150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton; 561/462-3000; rosebudrestaurants.com the French-Vietnamese restaurant is ready for mom any time she pleases Special Mother’s Day dishes include the squash dumplings 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561/566-1800; lecolonial.com The Italian restaurant is gifting mom a mimosa or glass of rosé Special dishes for that Sunday will include the crème brulée challah French toast 650 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach; 561/364-9601; josiesristorante.com The Argentine restaurant is celebrating mom all weekend long with a prix fixe menu on both Saturday and Sunday The three courses will include options like charred octopus and USDA prime center-cut sirloin While mom will receive a glass of complimentary house sparkling wine sangria or a mimosa—she’s not the only one who will be gifted Novecento is giving each party a $20 gift card 116 N.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach; 561/ 450-6101; novecento.com she can order the “bottomless bliss” and decide how many Aperol spritzes mimosas and bloody marys she would like to enjoy responsibly The brunch buffet will include carving and egg stations and raw bar 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter; 561/768-9582; thejupitergrill.com Now that the waterfront restaurant has reopened Choose from menu selections like crab cake Benedict or bananas Foster French toast There are also toasty brick-oven pizzas and a full raw bar 142 Lake Dr., Palm Beach Shores; 772/405-0020; buccgrill.com West Palm Beach’s newest waterfront restaurant is pairing its coastal cuisine with endless mimosas for Mother’s Day. 4050 N. Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach; lamarinawestpalm.com Hungry for more food news? Visit our food page, and subscribe to the magazine for the most delicious coverage of Boca and beyond Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Christie is a food lover and travel fanatic who believes there's always room for dessert When she’s not writing about the plates and people who capture South Florida's soul Christie is irresistibly happy in the company of her husband Boca Raton magazine is on the front lines of local issues and events in South Florida covering the lighter side of life like dining news and fashion Privacy Policy About Advertise With Us Contact Us local designer and entrepreneur Amanda Perna is set to unveil Amanda's Corner a specially curated space at the Delray Beach ReStore It's a collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County that promises to bring a unique shopping experience to the community while supporting a noble cause Amanda is celebrated for her vibrant use of color and her mission to empower women to embrace their creativity aims to showcase an eclectic array of fashion and inspired looks—each selected for its unique character and style “I’ve always believed that great design should be accessible,” Perna stated “Creating this corner felt like a natural extension of my passion for sustainable living and design I wanted to curate a space that feels like a boutique where every item is a treasure waiting to be discovered.” The launch reception will kick off at 10 a.m welcoming community members to join in the celebration Attendees will be treated to a delightful morning of shopping featuring delicious brunch bites and a mimosa bar as well as the opportunity to participate in a DIY floral arrangement station To RSVP click here The collaboration with Habitat for Humanity is particularly meaningful as proceeds from the ReStore directly support the organization’s mission to build homes With four locations across Palm Beach County selling them at accessible prices while keeping valuable items out of landfills “Amanda’s Corner offers shoppers a new way to support our mission while discovering unique finds and shopping with purpose,” said Todd Passehl chief retail officer of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County “This partnership beautifully encapsulates the essence of our ReStores—transforming generosity and creativity into tangible impacts for families in need.” (CBS12) — Delray Beach is up for USA Today's best beach in Florida and the coastal city is ready to defend its #1 title Delray Beach is back on the ballot for 2025 being selected by a panel of travel experts The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Greater Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce are calling on community members to help Delray Beach maintain its spot on the throne Anyone can vote once every 24 hours until May 19 using this link In addition to its recognition by USA Today Delray Beach has also received the Blue Flag for three years in a row making the beach one of three beaches nationwide to receive the designation Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video is bringing disco fever to 33 SE Third Avenue — no DeLorean required the spot opens with a soft launch May 9-10 and a full grand opening the following weekend Named after the iconic sign-off from The Waltons the club is the latest concept from Forward Hospitality Group founder Michael Schwartz known for his immersive nightlife experiences Whether you lived it or just love the style it’s time to dust off your bell bottoms and party like it’s 1979 Information: goodnightjb.com/delraybeach Diamond Walker is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at dkwalker@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today DELRAY BEACH — For the third consecutive year, Delray Beach has earned the prestigious Blue Flag designation, and Boca Raton's Spanish River Park joins it They are two of just three beaches in the United States to receive the recognition The Blue Flag designation is a national award given to beaches that meet a set of criteria ranging from safety to environmental standards the international jury that selects the award's winners chose the Delray Beach Municipal Beach from Tower 18 to the southern boundary of the park "This is not just an honor," said Tina Batoh-Jennings "It's a reflection of the passion and hard work our team invests in maintaining our natural coastal resources Being awarded on our very first application is an extraordinary achievement for the city and our community as a whole." A Blue Flag beach has earned one of the most coveted voluntary awards for beaches marinas and sustainable tourism boats in the world a beach must comply with a series of more than 30 stringent environmental A full list of requirements can be found here The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association launched the Blue Flag USA Program in 2021 at the National Coastal Conference in New Orleans with Delray Beach being one of them and Westward Beach in Malibu communities recognized for exceeding national standards and providing additional ways to connect with their unique coastal habitats," said Annie Mercer "Beaches are the top tourist attraction in the U.S. attracting 3.4 billion visitors annually." BOCA / DELRAY NEWS: Boca Raton's eco-friendly shuttle service expanding to the beach marinas and tourism boats across 51 countries that have earned a Blue Flag There are only three beaches in the United States that have earned the designation — Delray Beach Municipal Beach Boca Raton's Spanish River Park and Westward Beach in Malibu How long is a Blue Flag up?The Blue Flag will fly in Delray Beach and Boca Raton from May 1 new information boards will be installed at the beach at Spanish River Park’s central pavilion They'll share details about local conservation efforts all Blue Flags are awarded for one season only program coordinators can ensure that the beaches they are rewarding are consistent with living up to their criteria BOCA / DELRAY NEWS: Florida Atlantic dorm construction leaves its mascot - the burrowing owl - with fewer homes Whether you lived it, loved it or want to experience what it was like to party 1970s style, Good Night John Boy in Delray Beach is ready to take you on a trip to that glorious age — and you won't need a DeLorean to get there This new establishment in the city's downtown will be your chariot to a time of bell bottoms light up floors and dancing the night away The completely retro-styled club is located at 33 SE Third Avenue just off Atlantic Avenue and will host their soft opening the weekend of May 9-10 with a full opening the following weekend Taking its name from the phrase that closed every episode of the popular 1970s show "The Waltons," the club and restaurant is the creation of Forward Hospitality Group's founder began forming the idea for Good Night John Boy as COVID restrictions were being lifted People often imagine what they would do with "x-amount of money." Schwartz applied that approach to imagining a new club he asked himself: "What would my nightclub look like?" He was further inspired on a visit with his daughter while she was away at college She was attending Ohio State and Schwartz said he drove to see her and attend a football game When they stopped by a function the music playing caught his attention Though they were playing some current songs The Bee Gees were in the mix and that got him thinking These students were dancing and having a great time to songs that were hits decades before they were even born excitement… it was a melting pot of America," Schwartz said Not content to simply co-opt the sounds of the era (not that the music alone doesn't pull its weight and then some) Good Night John Boy has gone all-in on the decade Schwartz concedes the club's interior is outfitted with modern flatscreen televisions those screens have a retro overlay (think channel dials buttons and veneer) that gives them that 70s vibe along with snippets of 70s classics like "The Six Million Dollar Man," "Good Times," "Soul Train" and more Schwartz opened the original Good Night John Boy in 2021 in Cleveland Schwartz said that the Cleveland location became so popular it actually got the attention of Richard Thomas the actor who played John Boy on "The Waltons." Thomas even stopped by the Cleveland location when he was in town performing as Atticus Finch in a production of "To Kill A Mocking Bird." Bartenders and servers will be getting in on the cool 70s action He said that for inspiration "'Charlie's Angel's' is something I tell them to lean into." In the end though he said they all have fun with it and that "each person creates their own style." The theme is carried down to the cocktails with options like the Mood Ring (featuring 818 Tequila Blanco-based cherry limeade topped with Art of Sucre edible glitter bomb) and the Disco Punch (SelvaRey-based rum punch served in take-home disco cup) they serve Brooklyn-style pizzas along with the Johnny Meal which features Sexton's signature burger or house-batter chicken tenders Information: goodnightjb.com/delraybeach Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at eritz@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today has decided to seek approval without having to appear before the Palm Beach County Zoning Commission she has decided to amend her proposal to allow her simply to seek administrative approval from county planners That would allow her to avoid having to present the plans at a public hearing where scores of residents were expected to testify against the project a 23,000-square-foot service center on Lyons Road south of Atlantic Avenue "We were ready to send busloads of people to that hearing," Jack Kaye of the Lyons Road Coalition said She has no idea the fight she is getting into." has hired a lawyer and is prepared to challenge Gannon's decision in court Its members include communities along Lyons RELATED STORY: Aging West Palm downtown Government Center dilemma: $160M renovation or $261M new building? The site is too close to residential communities along Lyons the Bridges and Lotus are all within 2 miles of proposed service center Gannon was supposed to appear before the Zoning Commission on May 1 but withdrew the application to seek administrative approval A government agency looking to build can do so without seeking County Commission approval As long as variances from the zoning code are not needed the project can be approved without a public hearing The May 1 plan required variances as the buildings are closer to property lines and to Lyons Road than the code allows the revised plans had not been submitted to county planners who will determine if Gannon's proposal can be approved without the Zoning Commission's review One county commissioner does not like idea of service centerCounty Commissioner Maria Sachs has already called for the commission to consider changing the code to require governmental entities to obtain commission approval for building projects it might be too late to affect the tax collector project "This approach that she (Gannon) is taking is wrong," said Sachs in whose district the service center would be built "I am going to see what can be done to stop it." a constitutional officer elected by the voters like the sheriff and the clerk and comptroller said she decided to seek administrative approval to allow the project to be built quicker She said her office chose the site to accommodate the growing population that has moved west of Congress Avenue the site of the existing center that she will shut down once the Lyons Road one opens RELATED STORY: In battle over new service center, Tax Collector's Delray opposition is getting louder "This is unfortunate because the initial plan would have been more palatable for the community," Gannon said "My lawyer advised me to not seek the variances and appear before the Zoning Commission." Gannon has already spent $4.3 million of taxpayers' money for the 4.2 acres on Lyons Some residents took the decision to withdraw the zoning application as a sign that Gannon was backing down She has already invested tens of thousands of dollars to prepare development plans Kaye criticized Gannon for buying the parcel without first trying to gauge public sentiment in the area His coalition has gathered petitions bearing nearly 3,000 signatures in opposition to the project More: In battle over new service center, Tax Collector's Delray opposition is getting louder The Alliance of Delray Residential Associations told county commissioners this year that it was "flabbergasted" that Gannon would try to locate a service center in the Ag Reserve so close to a number of residential developments Alliance President Lori Vinikoor said the site Gannon bought would be ideal for a fire station She suggested that Gannon build on a site planned for a fire station on State Road 7 and a fire station be built on the Lyons Road parcel Among the concerns is increased traffic on Lyons She praised them for making their feelings known and said she believed it was a reason the zoning application was withdrawn More: Tax collector's office in Delray Beach to move to new $4.25 million space by 2027 Sachs called on her colleagues April 24 to change the code to require commission approval as well "Why should a government building be treated any differently?" she asked The commission directed its staff to return this summer with a presentation of what changes could be made The new tax collector service center is expected to open in 2027 It would have replaced one about half its size near Congress Avenue and Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach It would follow the Tax Collector’s Office that opened in Palm Beach Gardens in 2024 The Tax Collector’s Office processes motor vehicle transactions for new licenses license reinstatements and vehicle registrations It also conducts driver license tests and transfers title to cars and boats recently expanded to two lanes in each direction expects about 100 peak-hour trips during weekday rush hours and fewer than 500 trips per day which is within “capacity limits,” according to the county engineer Gannon said the county’s population of 1.5 million is expected to grow to 1.7 million by 2035 an additional 2.3 people will need the services of our office twice a year.” The South County Service Center on South Congress Avenue is the second-busiest service center in the county (CBS12) — Officers are searching for a missing man in his 30s who was last seen in Delray Beach nearly two weeks ago The Delray Beach Police Department (DBPD) is seeking help finding Ricardo Salado a man in his thirties who is five feet seven inches tall and weighs 190 pounds See also: President Trump likely returning earlier than usual this week Officers said that Ricardo was last seen on April 17 near Linton Boulevard and Military Trail wearing a colored floral shirt Authorities are asking anyone who sees Ricardo not to make contact with him and to immediately call DBPD at 561-243-7800 (CBS12) — It appears a dispute is heating up between the union that represents Delray Beach Police officers and the city of Delray Beach The police officers' union put a truck in the Delray Beach St Patrick's Day Parade last month that displayed a message that city leaders did not like they found an interesting way to try to get that point across "This administration doesn't want to pay their police officers anything," said John Kazanjian president of the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association Kazanjian is sounding the alarm about crime in the city of Delray Beach "Violent crime is going up and they won't recognize it But it is and it's something that the people need to know about so that's why the box truck," Kazanjian said The Palm Beach County PBA put a box truck in the Delray Beach St there was a message that the city found objectionable It reads: "As violent crime rises in Delray Beach our police officers are among the lowest paid in Palm Beach County And it has the photos of the Delray Beach Mayor and two City Commissioners saying police officers deserve a fair contract to keep the public safe So that's why the citizens need to be concerned If their police department and their officers are leaving After the PBA put that box truck in the St Delray Beach City Manager Terrence Moore sent the PBA a letter banning the PBA from participating in future parades hosted by the city of Delray Beach for one year hoping to get an interview with the City Manager "Is there someone from the city we can speak with about the story we're doing on the PBA box truck?" we asked the Delray Beach Police spokesman says the department currently has 17 officer vacancies and quote: "There are enough officers on the street and Delray Beach residents should feel safe." The city says Delray Beach is proposing significant pay increases for police officers over the next three years and will invest almost $15.3 million dollars in the new pay structure for police officers The Delray Beach Police contract expired last September and both sides have been involved in contract talks since last June Kazanjian says the starting pay for a Delray Beach Police Officer is the second lowest of all law enforcement agencies in Palm Beach County The starting pay for a Delray Beach Police officer with an associate of arts degree is $61,122 and $63,530 with a bachelor’s degree TrendingCommercial South FloridaAButters sells Delray Beach dev site for $20M where buyer plans new HQHoerbiger Corp of America is moving North American office and facility from Pompano Beach Listen to this article00:001xKey PointsAI Generated.✨This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff Butters Group sold a development site in Delray Beach for $20 million where the buyer is building a new headquarters Hoerbiger Corp. of America, led by CEO Thorsten Kahlert, bought the 14.2-acre property at 9888 West Atlantic Avenue from an affiliate of Coconut Creek-based Butters records and real estate database Vizzda show The site is within West Atlantic Business Plaza a 23.2-acre business park where Butters broke ground last year on two warehouses spanning 300,000 square feet on 9 acres Butters acquired the land between 2019 and 2021 for a combined $14.8 million Palm Beach County approved a site plan for Hoerbiger’s mixed-use facility at West Atlantic Business Plaza consisting of 45,000 square feet of offices and 155,000 square feet of manufacturing space The company will move from its current headquarters in Pompano Beach Butters is the project’s general contractor and broke ground this month Hoerbiger manufactures components for natural gas The Hoerbiger deal marks the second time in two years that Butters builds a new warehouse facility for a single user buyer. In 2023, the firm and partner Arvinder Bajaj sold Sunrise Logistics Center, a 102,913-square-foot industrial building completed the same year, for $29.8 million to an entity managed by David Rabbani president of Hallandale Pharmacy in Dania Beach In another South Florida industrial deal this month, Blackstone and its subsidiary Link Logistics sold three warehouses in Dania Beach and Miramar to Ares Management for $120.5 million In Coral Springs, NorthBridge Partners paid $22.3 million for a showroom and warehouse leased to Floor & Décor Midtown Miami developer Jon Samuel sold the 106,289-square-foot building to NorthBridge an industrial real estate firm based in Linthicum Heights by Dani Travis (CBS12) — Most people have the dream of one day becoming homeowners but nowadays that dream can seem almost impossible with soaring home prices in south Florida In February, the median home price in Palm Beach County was $537,000, showing a 6% year-over-year increase. In Delray Beach specifically, the median home sold price was $446,000, according to Realtor.com That’s why the Delray Beach Community Development Corporation (CDC) in collaboration with the Shared Future Foundation The goal is to build affordable homes in "The Set," a historically black neighborhood this was a part of the city that was carved out and say ‘this is where you can stay and this is the only place you can stay.’ Now the neighborhood has gotten to be very desirable What we’re hoping to do is be able to let those people who lived here historically to be able to stay here but it should be desirable for everybody,” said Yvonne Odom The “We Are Home” Project works with families who already own land whether that be vacant lots or a dilapidated property The Delray Beach CDC then partners with a developer to build affordable homes on those lots Future homeowners buy the house based on income and what they can afford “We want to make sure they can stay in these homes We want to make sure they can easily afford payments and their bills on top of that the house prices will either be set at $218,000 to $280,000 based on their income,” said Odom and two children are one of the families receiving one of the houses through this project Jackson has always rented or leased throughout his life because the opportunity to own a home was out of reach Until he came across the “We Are Home” Project ‘we’ve identified you as one of the people to gift you a house,’ that was exciting It’s an unexplainable feeling to start dreaming because reality is coming true,” said Jackson There are already three homes built in The Set neighborhood thanks to the "We Are Home" project Construction on two more homes will start within the month Organizers say they hope to build at least 15 homes in the next few years “We just want the reality of homeownership in America which homeownership should be something that anybody who wants a home can afford,” said Odom If you’re interested in buying a home through this program, you can sign up here. If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below) so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue by Jamilka Gibson (CBS12) — Emotions were high at the City of Delray Beach city commission meeting Tuesday following an agenda item discussion to revise the city’s special event policy and specifically remove the pride festival and concert City of Delray Beach Deputy Vice Mayor Angela Burns and Vice Mayor Rob Long openly expressed their disapproval of the idea See Also: Woman's body found in Key Largo resort room, suspect arrested “I understand this is just a discussion," Long said "But just having this discussion and putting this on our agenda sends a very very negative message to our community.” the City of Delray Beach produces or is an affiliated partner of 21 annual events including the St the 100 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies Veterans' Day and even the Menorah Lighting “It feels less like a logistic decision and more like someone chose the easy target," said one resident during public comments "That choice is not just disappointing Some commissioners including City of Delray Beach Commissioner Juli Casale said they are concerned moving forward with the event will result in the city losing funding from the state once again and financial burdens being on tax-payers do you believe we lost that money from the form 6 litigation and he (lobbyist) said I don’t think so I said do you believe we lost it because of some of these events specific events we’re having namely the pride festival you can’t say that you lost it for that reason but people are watching and I would be mindful of what’s going on when you’re asking for money I reached out to him and I said what do you think and he said bad idea.” Commissioners have decided to move forward with an economic impact analysis to see the potential consequences of hosting the pride festival and concert Pride Festival and Concert is scheduled for June 14th Any decision made won’t impact this years event but could potentially impact next year’s pride festival (CBS12) — A stretch of one of Delray Beach’s main roads was completely shut down Saturday evening following a deadly crash The Delray Beach Police Department reported around 7 p.m that Military Trail was closed in both directions just north of Atlantic Avenue because of the two-vehicle wreck The police department provided some details about the collision a spokesperson confirmed that one person died in the crash and the other driver involved is OK See Also: Armed man killed in Boynton Beach officer-involved shooting Video sent to CBS12 News showed vehicle completely consumed in flames with dark smoke towering over it Its post did not indicate when the road was going to reopen and drivers were urged to use other routes the police department said that the road has reopened — The City of Delray Beach and the Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Association (PBCPBA) are at odds over a future contract agreement for the Delray Beach Police Department It's an issue that's split the sides since June when negotiations began That's all we're asking for," said John Kazanjian WATCH: What's stopping Delray Beach Police from getting paid more money The contract expired in September and last week the PBCPBA declared an impasse over the negotiations "You have the men or women over there working without a contract things like that because there's no contract," said Kazanjian Both sides agree officers need to get paid more so why did the city deny the PBA's proposal Mayor Tom Carney said the issue is the expansion proposal to DPBD's Deferred Retirement Option Program known as DROP this extension would allow senior officers to collect their full salaries while simultaneously receiving at least 70% of that salary in retirement benefits The city tells WPTV that DPBD currently has 19 officers in the DROP program "This isn't about paying police officers more it isn't even about trying to train them more it's about trying to get the senior echelon to essentially line their pockets more," said Carney Carney said the expansion could cost taxpayers over a half million in payouts per officer on top of their regular paycheck He released the following statement disputing allegations made by the PBA that the city commission is "defunding their own police force": they're trying to defund Delray Beach," said Carney "I think most people understand that's expensive."WPTV asked Kazanjian about the cost and he said the reason it falls on taxpayers is because of a lowered milliage rate that the city approved last year "If he would've kept the millage he would've had the money," said Kazanjian He's now looking into starting a petition to recall the commissioners that approved the rate change and have also opposed the contract proposal "Just because of their fiscal responsibility take them out of office now before they do more hurt in Delray," said Kazanjian "I hate being in this battle with them but you know what WPTV's Joel Lopez covered the approval last year At the meeting, the chief of police, interim fire chief, public works and parks and recreation heads spoke up about how the millage rate could impact their budgets WATCH PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Delray Beach commissioners vote 3-2 to approve new millage rate "Why go from 5 years to 8 years ultimately?" asked WPTV's Joel Lopez about the 3-year proposed increase to DROP benefits "Because you retain police officers longer He said it's not uncommon for a police department to have the DROP program and that the city and taxpayers would actually save through the DROP program because the city doesn't have to pay into the pension program for those officers Kazanjian said Delray Beach has been losing officers due to low wages and by increasing the benefits of their DROP program it would retain veteran officers without having to pay to train new officers Kazanjian said the department has been losing officers "in droves." The city provided the following stats on Delray Beach Police staffing: The Delray Beach Police Department currently has 160 sworn employees and 30 of them make less than $65,000 a year The city said the department is not seeing a mass exodus from their police force and that they have a normal amount of attrition when compared to other cities in South Florida.Since they started negotiations in June through February The city said some of the officers did in fact leave to go to different departments but did not have a number on how many Others moved to different cities or changed careers Carny worries that the expansion of DROP benefits will cause the department to lose lower ranking officers due to lack of advancement opportunities Kazanjian agrees it will limit higher position opportunities Both sides agreed the officers need to get paid more but disputed how much The city said it started paying for an entry level officer with a bachelor's degree is $63,500 Kazanjian confirmed that number but said that it only applies to 10% of the officers and that the salary is $61,000 for the 90% of officers without a bachelor's degree The city’s offer to the PBA included a 14% increase to salaries over 3 years "We wanted to get the salaries up at least into the 70s where everybody else is," said Kazanjian Starting pay for departments neighboring Delray Beach: West Palm Beach Police Dept: $73,710 Boynton Beach Police Dept: $73,000 Boca Raton Police Dept: $87,000 Carney argues while DBPD isn't at the top of the list the officers do have access to amenities including a Wellness Center "The police the department can walk in get medical care they don't pay for any of the treatment,said Carney I don't know if anyone is paying attention to medical costs theses days but that's a big benefit." Kazanjian is raising alarm that the impasse could put public safety at risk as there have already been 2 violent crimes in Delray Beach so far this year That's the same number of homicides that the city had in the entirety of 2024 violent crimes in the city have been on the decline over the last 29 years Kazanjian said now both sides will agree to a special master which is similar to an arbitrator that will hear the case from the city and the PBA Then the special master will issue a non-binding recommendation for a contract that could still be denied by one of the parties That process could leave officers of the DBPD without a contract for over a year City Manager Terrence Moore made the decision following an “in-depth administrative investigation” into the Dec which left 15 people injured — 12 train passengers along with Wyatt and two of his fellow firefighters Wyatt failed to use “due care” in that he “did not identify” the train as he drove the ladder truck into its path president of the fire department’s union IAFF Local 1842 said in a statement to the South Florida Sun Sentinel on Thursday afternoon that Wyatt has not received “any official notice of termination.” Wyatt could not be reached by phone Thursday afternoon He was hired by the department as an Ocean Rescue Officer in 2002 and worked his way up to driver-engineer in late 2015 Personnel files obtained by the South Florida Sun Sentinel showed he was consistently lauded in reviews by his supervisors and there were no records indicating he had ever been disciplined or internally investigated previously Moore in a statement released Thursday afternoon called the termination “the appropriate course of action.” And while I acknowledge that everyone is capable of making a mistake this incident revealed a pattern of carelessness and poor judgment that went beyond an isolated error,” Moore said in the statement “These actions — taken by an individual in a public safety position—placed lives at risk and violated the principles of professionalism that our residents expect and deserve from public servants.” Mahoney in his statement said the union as of Thursday had only received notice from the city about scheduling a hearing that is required “before any disciplinary action “Our member has not been formally notified by the City For the City to issue a public statement announcing his termination before this hearing has been conducted is not only premature but also reflects a troubling disregard for the employee’s rights and the basic tenets of due process,” Mahoney said Mahoney sent an email to Moore and commissioners Thursday evening reiterating that Wyatt had not received official notice and that the disciplinary hearing they had been previously communicating about was “little more than a hollow procedural formality” if the decision to terminate Wyatt was already made He asked that both sides agree to move forward into the arbitration process “The City appears to have decided the outcome in advance which calls into question why we would waste anyone’s time pretending otherwise,” Mahoney wrote to Moore though his was active at the time of the crash Delray officials’ emails show fallout, confusion after Brightline, fire truck crash This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox ©2025 South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Visit sun-sentinel.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC. (CBS12) — A Delray Beach firefighter was fired after the fire truck he was driving crashed into a Brightline train back in December 2024 Moore announced the termination of Driver-Engineer David Wyatt on Thursday "this incident revealed a pattern of carelessness and poor judgment that went beyond an isolated error." A release from the city of Delray Beach says the decision to fire Wyatt comes after a review of the facts and professional responsibilities that govern public safety operations "These actions—taken by an individual in a public safety position—placed lives at risk and violated the principles of professionalism that our residents expect and deserve from public servants," Moore said in a statement they will be reviewing and strengthening their training protocols operational procedures and oversight practices The crash involving a Delray Beach Fire Engine and Brightline train occurred on Dec The fire engine was traveling eastbound on S.E 1st Street to a call regarding a structure fire the fire crew came upon the railroad tracks with its gate arms down as a freight train drove by turned the siren off but kept the emergency lights activated Once the freight train had cleared the roadway Wyatt attempted to travel around the flashing and downed gate arms of the railroad tracks PBSO's report says Wyatt was unaware of the Brightline train that was traveling at 79 mph from south to north on the west set of the tracks The collision caused the Delray Beach Fire engine to separate into three parts with the front cab and two rear sections coming to a rest on the east side of the tracks The crash also resulted in nine occupants of the train being taken to local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries there were 242 passengers and additional staff on the Brightline train when the crash occurred In an updated statement from the city of Delray Beach: "Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Delray Beach and the Professional Fire Fighters of Delray Beach Local 1842 IAFF Wyatt has 10 working days from today to request a conference with the City Manager to discuss why the conference is waived and the termination will be effective on Monday Wyatt will remain on Administrative Leave with Pay pending the resolution of the disciplinary process." Shanay Freeman and Anthony Barber are the couple behind the new Grooves Kitchen and Daiquiris in Delray Beach where daily brunch is a specialty The restaurant opened April 13 in a space that was Studio 404 Frozen Daiquiri Bar & Café Barber’s family is also behind Troy’s Barbeque in Boynton Beach Barber had his eye on the Delray location for a year with the goal of making Grooves a family friendly inclusive” restaurant at every touchpoint from great food in a from-scratch kitchen and ambiance to staff The menu takes its cues from the couple’s travels While the term ‘elevated’ might be overused it works here with Chef Will Gaillard’s presentations including a whole grouper reminiscent of a dish I recall seeing in Forbes magazine as well as lobster waffles a riff on traditional fried chicken and waffles imbue the mood where the bulk of seating is a spacious covered patio It’s where you’ll find the stage for Sunday’s gospel brunch Saturday’s R & B brunch and a rollicking Sunday night karaoke backed by a live band a passed mic encourages everyone to sing a few bars Barber said Grooves' early days have been “galvanizing the community.” In just two weeks he said it's a place where people gather to connect and often reconnect custom wallpaper with icons over the past century become a talking point The full bar offers comfy velvet-covered stools Fruity and refreshing $10 to $15 daiquiris with or without booze give it a tropical bent Grooves Kitchen and Daiquiris: What to knowAddress: 404 W Web: groovesdelray.com Prices: Appetizers from $12 for fried green tomatoes to $18 for fried lobster bites Mains from $24 for “veggie Rasta pasta” to $42 for Southern-fried lobster with mac and cheese Diana Biederman is the Palm Beach Post's new food and restaurant writer. If you have any news tips about the local dining scene, please send them to dbiederman@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today (CBS12) — A Georgia woman allegedly drugged a Delray Beach man with sleeping medication at his own home and then ran off with his Rolex watch after a night out together The Delray Beach Police Department (DBPD) said that on September 30 officers responded to a theft report at a home on Lee Road The victim told officers that he and a friend were at Honey Restaurant and Night Club where they were approached by two women outside before one woman joined the victim at his home later that night the victim recounted that after being served drinks by Wilson waking hours later to find his watch gone and his throat feeling irritated DBPD said that the home's Ring Camera footage showed the woman leaving at 2:53 a.m. Wilson allegedly left behind clues that allowed officers to process fingerprints from the drinking glasses used that night a Real Time Crime Analyst from the Orange County Sheriff's Office identified Wilson due to facial recognition software and social media analysis Further investigation tied Wilson to the crime scene through fingerprints and forensic testing of the drink confirmed the presence of Quetiapine Wilson was arrested on Tuesday and has been accused of grand theft Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. 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Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video The Delray Beach Police Department seeks public help in locating a missing 34-year-old woman who's been missing for over a week (CBS12) — The Delray Beach Police Department seeks public help in locating a missing 34-year-old woman who's been missing for over a week Officers say Akira Anderson was last seen on March 14 at 328 SW 11th Avenue in Delray Beach Anderson is described as a 5'5" Black woman with short black hair and brown eyes See also: New bill proposes federal government foot President Trump's security bill Her friends told police that they were worried about her safety and that she was supposed to be heading to a friend's home in Belle Glade but never arrived Police noted that Anderson typically travels by train or bus DBPD urges anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the detective on the case at 561-242-7871 Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. 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