Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here — Where the Twin City Mall once was in North Palm Beach is now being proposed by developers to become the Village Place Project The 13-acre project at the southwest corner of U.S Highway 1 and Northlake Boulevard involved retail and restaurant spaces an assisted living facility and hundreds of residential units WATCH: WPTV reporter Michael Hoffman speaks with local residents about how they think the project could impact the area WPTV reporter Michael Hoffman spoke with local residents about how they think the project could impact the area Local residents like Joe Blanchard welcome the changes He said projects like the Village Place Project will improve property values and hopefully revitalize the now run-down shopping center and we need to do something to bring this neighborhood up because it's starting to go into decline," Blanchard Others living in the area have concerns on the traffic impacts “I feel like it's going to become another Fort Lauderdale or Miami with just so much traffic and congestion,” North Palm Beach resident Pam Lawler said sometimes I have to wait two lights to get through the light and it just didn't used to be that way." The North Lake Beach Village Council recently unanimously approved the project's master plan “I don't think it's going to cause that much more traffic,” Blanchard said “You also have to look at the fact that it raises everybody's property value in the surrounding area The council gave the developers one year to submit specific design proposals detailing height design and density to be presented at future meetings NORTH PALM BEACH — E-bikes, scooters, golf carts and bicycles are defacing a signature feature of North Palm Beach Damage to the North Palm Beach Country Club has increased over the past few months The majority of it is from people joyriding on the golf course at night They have damaged the course’s fairway and greens, sprinklers and sand traps and led the village to spend more than $20,000 in repairs, records show. The vandalism comes at a time when e-bikes are rising in popularity and leading to crashes around the state The Village Council is trying to put a stop to the problem. They say tightening the language in the village code will help police officers enforce its regulations the code would have clearer rules on hours and prohibitions and only allow motorized vehicles on designated paths How Tequesta is growing: Barnes & Noble opens with Black Friday-style rush into bookstore North Palm country club complex opened more than 60 years agoSet off U.S North Palm Beach Country Club is a public complex built in 1963 with a golf course Its 18-hole course was redesigned 19 years ago by golf legend Jack Nicklaus Golf course attendant Jeff D'Orio says he has seen teens in groups on e-bikes and scooters on the course throughout the day He said staff members at the country club struggle even to speak with the teens because they often yell profanities and quickly ride away when confronted Mayor Deborah Searcy said some adults are just as responsible as the teenagers “I called some friends of mine who live on the golf course,” Searcy said before voting on code revisions during the March 13 council meeting ‘I see adults drinking and driving their golf carts all over the golf course at 2 in the morning.’ Let’s stop picking on just the kids.” What makes an e-bike dangerous?: Five things to know in the wake of Jupiter's fatal crash The maximum penalty someone could face for vandalizing the country club Additional penalties could be added if other state charges are applied and a person is convicted of vandalism or trespassing The Village Council decided to keep the same hours for the golf course — one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset — during its first vote on the rules on March 13 Council members also explored the possibility of barring motorbikes, scooters and ATVs from the course at all times Police Chief Robert Coliskey said more security cameras will be installed around the complex Proposed changes to the code are going through revisions and will go to a second vote on April 10 Maya Washburn covers northern Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida-Network. Reach her at mwashburn@pbpost.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today The Clubhouse at North Palm Beach Country Club is wowing diners with its new look and elevated bistro-style cuisine Locals are enjoying a fresh new culinary experience at the North Palm Beach Country Club. The Clubhouse is open to the public and features a bistro-style menu The Clubhouse is managed by Lessing’s Hospitality Group the company behind area favorites like Lucky Shuck “We were aware of the property for years,” says Michael Lessing who had originally passed on the opportunity to work with the Village of North Palm Beach in 2018 which is when Farmer’s Table entered the space we were just getting acclimated to the area with the Pelican Club.” This time around the timing was perfect—and Lessing took the reins on the new culinary vision last summer The Clubhouse was up and running by late September “We gave the space a facelift to brighten things up,” says Lessing “Fresh colors and a fresh look to go with the fresh new menu.” The new menu was cultivated by Executive Chef Shane Johnson who came from Beacon at Charlie & Joe’s at Love Street Johnson manages both the upscale dining experience at The Clubhouse and the more casual vibe at the Grill Room The chef describes the menu as “super seafood forward and new twists on classicfavorites.” Popular menu items include the Faroe Island salmon with paella-style risotto; filet mignon and butter-poached jumbo asparagus served with a brandy-peppercorn sauce; Clubhouse chicken with lemon and roasted garlic-mustard aioli; and the Bistro burger with smoked cheddar The Clubhouse also offers a Sunday brunch and a $25 prix fixe lunch Monday through Saturday diners can indulge in more casual fare like wings (Guests are welcome to order from either menuin both restaurants.) Johnson is always tinkering with the menus as he aims to tailor his offerings to the tastes of the community (CBS12) — Three large boats were engulfed by a fire in North Palm Beach on Thursday night Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) stated that the fire ignited in the 100 block of Marina Boulevard in North Palm Beach around 11 p.m The report stated that the main body of the fire was coming from inside a 48-foot-long catamaran The fire also extended to the outside of the cabin filling the outside area of the boat with heavy flames and smoke Officials said that the fire then spread to two other large single-hull sailboats PBCFR said that they collaborated with North Palm Beach Fire Rescue to bring the fire under control by 3 a.m See also: Butter debt leads to inmate getting beat up in Indian River County Jail The report notes that firefighters used multiple hand lines with an elevated stream from a ladder to fight the flames one person was evaluated on the scene for injuries The cause of the fire is being investigated 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 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page This story originally published in early 2024 PALM BEACH GARDENS — Northern Palm Beach County is changing from a patchwork of middle-class suburbs along Interstate 95 to a place that looks more like a city that carries big-city prices often paid by wealthy newcomers to South Florida Plans before governments from Tequesta to Lake Park show developers are interested in taller buildings Many would house hundreds of market-priced apartments — renting for $2,500 per month or more — built with retail and office spaces turning pockets of available land into mini-downtowns wealthy residents are rising beyond Florida’s Turnpike led by Avenir at the western edge of Palm Beach Gardens It will bring more than 4,000 luxury-priced homes to the area by the time it’s complete The transformation comes as the region's population has swelled with high-income residents — many of them younger than the typical new Floridian — from the Northeast freed to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic The trend has led to a surge in demand for luxury apartments and urban-style living in an area long dominated by single-family homes and car trips everywhere “The significant increase in population has been driving pricing up for housing so the face of Palm Beach County is changing,” said Ken Tuma who represents developers with Urban Design Studio Few of these new developments include any workforce housing or residences priced so that first responders teachers and people in similar professions can afford them Developers and city officials say making workforce housing happen will require incentives and negotiations — and may not be easy to achieve on a big scale Jupiter Mayor Jim Kuretski and his wife raised three daughters in town He said he finds it “troubling” that many local families and people who grew up in the area can't afford to live there anymore “The demand is coming from people up north and I don’t know how we are going to get out of it.” The Palm Beaching of Palm Beach County: Influx of wealth, CEOs, finance firms changes shape, style of West Palm West Palm Beach has seen a boom in high-rise developments geared to wealthy newcomers will be the first north county communities to feel its ripple effects Both have qualities that make them desirable to new residents Northlake Boulevard and I-95 link them to West Palm Beach and Palm Beach International Airport The push to build in Lake Park started with the 24-story, 330-unit Nautilus 220 condominium towers along U.S It is now selling million-dollar residences in a town of mid-priced single-family homes Forest Development, which built Nautilus, has proposed the 16-story Residences at 10th & Park a mile west A similar apartment complex is proposed nearby A mile north of Nautilus on U.S. 1 is the old Twin City Mall site, where a seven-story tower featuring 279 market-rate apartments is nearing approval and a grander project is under review by North Palm Beach officials That plan, called Village Place would combine luxury apartments and condominiums with retail and commercial spaces Some buildings could rise as tall as 14 stories in a village that long favored a four-story height limit Those seeking a single-family home can look to westernmost Palm Beach Gardens — so far west on Northlake that it’s nearly 15 miles from City Hall Avenir will bring nearly 4,000 luxury homes and townhomes on about 4,800 acres many of which will sell at prices of $3 million or more Some in its Panther National subdivision even come with built-in Tesla chargers Ritz-Carlton Residences Towers are rising in Palm Beach Gardens in time for winter sales season North county has been on an upscale path at least since the 1990s when Abacoa sprung from land owned by the John D MacArthur Foundation along Donald Ross Road and the lands near The Gardens Mall began to swell with new subdivisions and residents one that is luring an even wealthier crowd to the area draws a range of reactions from local officials where she grew up and is raising her daughter She said new families moving there are older and wealthier than those who moved there in the past “I’m concerned about young families not being able to afford our community,” Bickel said “The change makes me sad and nostalgic for the old days.” Young families have long chosen to buy homes in Jupiter He fears this trend is changing with “skyrocketing” property values and that affordable homes the town tried to create are “no longer affordable.”  The issue arose in March at a public meeting about a proposed apartment complex on the last undeveloped parcels in Downtown Abacoa The developer pitched the community as “affordable” because some of its apartments would be rented at workforce prices noting that the non-workforce units would carry hefty rents including $2,675 a month for a one-bedroom apartment “That’s what younger people are paying when they move to Jupiter,” Donaldson Hearing Palm Beach Gardens residents also took note of a plan to transform Plant Drive Park in one of the city’s older neighborhoods into an ice-rink complex Opponents of the change say parents in the area cannot afford to send their children to play hockey there One said the situation reflects how north county is changing and I feel like the city has been heading that way,” said Tom Kern “It’s difficult for working-class people in this area to start with let alone take away the few amenities that we can enjoy.”  Others say they are taking a more hopeful view of the change "In the 12 years that I have been on the commission I've been waiting for investors to notice the town and build here," Lake Park Commissioner Kimberly Glas-Castro said said her village of older single-family homes is “far more expensive” than when her family moved there in 2009 and that any increase in the housing supply should eventually help prices “More affordable housing would be wonderful any (new) housing increases the overall supply This should reduce the pressure for rising prices,” said Searcy a Florida Atlantic University business professor Bert Premuroso grew up in Palm Beach Gardens became a banker and now serves on its city council He says the key is to watch how northern Palm Beach County’s economy grows as the new residents move to it there's a lot of influx of new businesses that will develop hire people and keep the whole economy going,” Premuroso said — An overnight fire torched at least three boats at a marina in northern Palm Beach County Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to the North Palm Beach Marina at 11:10 p.m The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and the Coast Guard also sent marine resources to the scene According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue 911 callers said they saw thick black smoke and flames from the inside of one boat and a nearby boat was also being affected The main body of fire was coming from the inside of a 48-foot-long catamaran and had also spread to two other large single-hull sailboats Officials said the fire was brought under control by 3 a.m One person was evaluated for an injury on scene but they declined transport to the hospital The cause of the fire remains under investigation The Village of North Palm Beach has announced the retirement of Police Chief Richard Jenkins who has led the North Palm Beach Police Department for 12 years is retiring earlier than planned to ensure a smooth transition in leadership (CBS12) — The Village of North Palm Beach is saying goodbye to its Chief of Police on Wednesday With over 46 years of law enforcement experience Jenkins has had a distinguished career dedicated to public safety he served 29 years with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office earning a reputation as a respected leader committed to community protection Deputy Chief Rob Coliskey will assume the role of Interim Chief brings extensive experience and a commitment to building on the department’s successes “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve this community and work alongside such a dedicated team,” said Chief Jenkins “I leave knowing that the department is in strong hands with Chief Coliskey and the exceptional leadership team in place.” The Village of North Palm Beach expressed its deepest gratitude to Chief Jenkins for his five decades of service in law enforcement and wished him well in his retirement get outside and live it up in South Florida Embrace the wonderful weather and the check out MacBeach Nature Fest at MacArthur Beach State Park drop the hammer on fun at FuelFest at the South Florida Fairgrounds support education with 14th annual Green Run 5K at Riverbend Park and more MacArthur Beach State Park's annual outdoor festival this event will feature environmental exhibitors The event is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8. 10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach. Free with paid admission. Information: macarthurbeach.org Green Run 5K at Riverbend ParkPresented by the Partnership for Environmental Education this event in its 14th year supports the Jupiter Environmental Research and Field Studies Academy — a stellar public high school environmental science "choice program" open to students in Palm Beach County The event is Saturday, March 8. 9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter. Prices start at $40 for the 5K, $35 for the one-mile, and $40 for the virtual. Information: runsignup.com this event will feature the finest German beers brewed right here in Palm Beach County The American German Club of the Palm Beaches' gift shop will also stay open late if you're looking for an authentic stein The event is 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 8. 5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth Beach. $10. Information: americangermanclub.org FuelFest at the South Florida FairgroundsThis fourth annual event will once again blend enthusiasts' passion for the automotive world with appearances by "Fast & Furious" franchise stars like Tyrese Gibson This year it will also feature the 'Taste of Tokyo,' giving fans the vibe of a Japanese underground car meet with a variety of cars one would likely to see lurking in the streets of Tokyo Nick Hogan will be a guest DJ at this year's event The event is 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8. 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $40. Information: fuelfest.com/south-florida Come to the 35th Annual ArtFest by the Sea and stroll along the beautiful blue ocean while checking out the works of more than 300 artists from 30 different states The works on display include diverse mediums This pet-friendly event will also include a green market and more Shuttle run from the FPL parking lot at 700 Universe Blvd. The event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8 and Sunday, March 9. A1A, Juno Beach (Navigational address is 14200 US 1, Juno Beach). Free. Information: artfestival.com A Modern Luxury Thrift SaleThe Junior League of Boca Raton will present this bazaar where luxury will meet thrift in a unique shopping experience Guests can explore an exceptional collection of curated items from vintage T-shirts and high-end fashion to chic home décor and elegant housewares The event will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8 and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 9. Plastridge Insurance, 2100 Dixie Highway, Boca Raton. Information: 561-620-2553; jlbr.org Held at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in Boca Raton this event will feature a la carte tasting menus allowing guests to sample food from all over South Florida and beyond There will also be a kid zone with obstacle courses and bounce houses The event is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 8 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 9. 11200 Park Access Road, Boca Raton. Information: battlebrosevents.com 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 (CBS12) — Construction is set to begin on a North Palm Beach bridge following a partial collapse back in 2017 located between Northlake Boulevard and Anchorage Drive experienced a structural failure that resulted in an 83,000-pound section of the bridge sidewalk and barrier to collapse will include adding a second right-turn lane from southbound US-1 Northlake The expanded bridge will also include bike lanes "I'm actually really excited about the improvements They're going to raise the bridge slightly which will help with boat traffic," said Mayor Susan Bickel Residents will still be able to use the bridge officials say there will always be one lane open in each direction during construction The bridge expansion is expected to be open during the summer of 2027 (This story was updated to add new information.) NORTH PALM BEACH — Three boats caught fire at a marina along the North Palm Beach waterfront late Thursday sending thick black smoke into the air just south of the Parker Bridge Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said the fire broke out shortly after 11 p.m North Palm Beach Fire Rescue and the state Fire Marshal are both investigating the incident The county agency said the fire appeared to start inside a catamaran It spread to a 54-foot power boat and a 43-foot single-hull sailboat who added that the marina is usually full of boats North Palm Beach Fire Rescue and Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue joined the county in fighting the fire and brought it under control by 3 a.m Paramedics evaluated one person for injuries but the person declined to receive care at a hospital Crews worked Friday afternoon to get the burned boats and any engine fluids out of the water This is a breaking story. Check back to www.PalmBeachPost.com for updates Tom Elia is an editor at The Palm Beach Post, overseeing coverage of public safety, the courts and Palm Beach County’s northern and western communities. You can reach him at telia@pbpost.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today capturing first place in the girls varsity quad feature event at the Florida State Championship a program that entered the weekend's competition on a 14-year winning streak North Palm Beach Rowing Club took them down on their home water and Chloe Ryder of Dreyfoos School of the Arts made up the girls quad that took first place in what is being lauded as a "David versus Goliath" story by North Palm Beach Rowing Club while North Palm Beach Rowing Club has just 60 but that didn't matter when it came to race day "It was a good race," head coach Scott McKee said 'the two toughest things to do in sports are to repeat and to knock off a dynasty.' And in two different events Briauna Jia-Li Brown and Adele Schwinghammer repeating their success after winning the event last year as eight-graders Alex Peterman covers high school sports for The Palm Beach Post He can be reached at apeterman@gannett.com fewer than the developer's original nine-story proposal Cypress must agree to include enough “public benefit” — which might include workforce housing sustainable building certifications and public art — before the Village Council votes on the plan a second and final time fun finds happen when you get lost looking for something else Case in point: I was looking for a newly opened North Palm Beach bagel shop when my GPS said to turn left on U.S I stumbled upon a gorgeous marina with fancy yachts aplenty plus a fuel dock with bait shop Upon noticing tented picnic tables scattered around the property I figured I might be inching closer to the bagel spot I spotted Belle’s food truck and approached its captain He explained the truck is a sister eatery to two full-service Belle’s which replaced Sandpiper’s Cove Restaurant & Bar A food truck on the water: Serenity nowThough I didn’t have time to eat there The menu’s priciest items are Caesar salad served with the day’s fresh catch and a fish and chips dish for $20 My advice: Go on a sunny day and bliss out before the season gets into high gear Web: shmarinas.com/belles Drinks: From soft drinks to more potent potables all must be purchased at the marina’s shop a few feet away Etc.: Mike Sanchez, a local pro tennis coach by day and musician at night who’s played with Chris Daughtry from “American Idol” fame Efforts are underway to restore and expand the U.S Route 1 bridge over the Earman River in North Palm Beach following a partial collapse that occurred in 2017 caused by the failure of two post-tension cables resulted in a section of sidewalk and railing plunging into the canal below At the time, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) declared an emergency to expedite repairs of the 83,000-pound section of the bridge sidewalk and barrier that collapsed the sudden structural failure raised concerns about the overall condition of the bridge which was originally built in 1956 and rebuilt in 2003 The structural failure highlighted the aging infrastructure of the bridge and was deemed “functionally obsolete” by FDOT meaning it no longer met modern design standards the bridge was not considered inherently dangerous The upcoming restoration and expansion plan will include widening the structure and raising its elevation to improve boat traffic The project will also introduce dedicated bike lanes and a second right-turn lane from southbound U.S The expanded bridge is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 2027 (CBS12) — A vehicle fire on I-95 North in Palm Beach Gardens is blocking traffic on Friday morning Florida 511 reported a vehicle fire just before exit 79A See also: Person on scooter killed in deadly collision involving SUV it was stated that the three right lanes had been blocked No injuries have been reported at this time 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 It will be called “The Clubhouse” restaurant and operated by Lessing’s Hospitality Group a family-owned business for more than 130 years with more than 100 locations in the Northeast and Florida “We think 'The Clubhouse' really makes sense,” Michael Lessing The team will bring a much-needed fresh look and flavor to the country club village officials said before approving the vendor on Thursday The group also works with 15 other golf and country clubs including the The Pelican Club in Jupiter and the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach How north county is growing: Ritz-Carlton Residences towers are rising in time for winter sales season Village Manager Chuck Huff said it didn’t “take off” because golfers were looking for more casual food but both parties will work together to find what is best for the club The restaurant wants to have cost-conscious menu items as well as higher-end meals that would attract people celebrating special occasions The Clubhouse would offer one menu with hot dogs and another more upscale menu with poke bowls lunches and snacks from the country club’s snack shack This is exactly what the village was looking for “It can address all spectrums of our community or folks that just want to go out for a burger for dinner that’s more affordable or a nice meal for special occasions,” Garrison said Lessing’s would also sell wedding packages at the club The group would also sponsor events — which might include a Fourth of July fair boat parade and golf events — at the country club and elsewhere in the village A Taste of Lake Park: Three restaurants to sample this humble town's rich dining scene The restaurant could generate as much as $5 million in sales in its first year The company plans to pay $200,000 in rent to the village in its first year It will also pay $1.2 million in capital investment toward the property when plans are approved Lessing said he wants to renovate the space with a covered pavilion and dark hardwood floors to replace the carpet in the dining room now He also wants to change out its chairs and barstools for others with bright colors and arrange a gallery wall with local artwork “We think the bones of the restaurant are good (but) we think it needs a fresh look,” Lessing told the Village Council Huff said the village will begin work on a contract this week The Village Council is poised to vote on that deal Aug North Palm Beach's next choice after Lessing’s would have been MLM Food Group which also runs the Stuart Boathouse and Hudson’s On The River in Stuart Prosecco Café in Palm Beach Gardens and West Palm Beach-based RREMC Restaurants also submitted bids Mayor Susan Bickel thanked the vendors who participated because she said it was “pulling teeth” trying to find a vendor before choosing Farmer’s Table five years ago “I’m so thrilled that people want to be here with us,” she said For more information: Check the Village of North Palm Beach website or call 561-691-3433 Maya Washburn covers northern Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida-Network. Reach her at mwashburn@pbpost.com. Support local journalism: Subscribe today a hotel and even an assisted-living center much of it in buildings between nine and 14 stories tall Several council members like that Village Place would increase local tax revenue and refresh the property Others worry that its buildings will overpower a community largely made up of single-family homes and smaller office buildings How north county is growing: Wealthy newcomers, luxury homes changing family-friendly area Nearly 100 people gathered at Village Hall on Aug Several spoke both in favor and against Village Place that night when the council had been set to vote on the plan It postponed the vote in hopes of reaching consensus among its five members “I think the project is beautiful and I welcome the tax revenue one of three who expressed reservations about the master plan “I don’t want to drive by that every day.” A seven-story apartment complex already is in the works for the area it would sit on the western side of the former mall’s lot It already has won endorsements from the Lake Park and North Palm Beach planning boards The Lake Park Town Commission will have the final vote on the proposal Village Place plan envisions tiers of buildings rising to ones with water viewsThe proposed redevelopment of the Twin City site comes as an influx of wealthy new residents brought on by the COVID pandemic have changed the pattern of development in Palm Beach County Developers who once might have favored single-family homes have shown interest in constructing taller buildings and filling them with luxury condominiums and market-rate apartments saw first expression of this change with the 24-story Nautilus 220 complex along U.S 1 and is considering other complexes closer to its downtown along Park Avenue The master plan for Village Place outlines uses on the site's 13 acres at the northwest corner of Palmetto Drive and U.S It does not include construction plans for any of its buildings all of which would go to separate council votes 1 and Palmetto Drive could rise as high as nine stories Others farther toward the middle of the property could reach 14 stories The developer wants some buildings tall enough to afford water views whose company also built the Abacoa neighborhood in Jupiter has said he plans to build the structures on U.S so that some would have four stories lining the road it would rise to nine stories and 14-story buildings at the property's center Buildings would be set back 25 feet along U.S Trees would line its nearby roadways and more than 1 acre of open space would stand at its center Its residential buildings will feature hidden parking garages on at least their first three floors Golf arena rises in Gardens PBSC complex takes key steps toward hosting Tiger Woods-league play would host community events including live music The project includes 100,000 square feet of commercial space The complex is expected to generate around $1.5 million in property tax revenue for the village in its first year “We need to rely on redevelopment for our long-term economic well-being,” said council member Kristin Garrison “I'm comfortable with what I heard tonight Council members ask developer to lower building heights along U.S 1Bickel and council member Lisa Interlandi had strong reservations about nine-story buildings right off U.S They asked if the developer could build fewer stories or tier the building so it is lower closest to the road Salour offered to lower the buildings to eight stories but this didn’t lead to a vote of approval Oyer tried to quell height concerns by saying that Village Place would be much smaller than Nautilus 220 Nautilus has more than double Village Place’s maximum height He said that if North Palm Beach rejects Village Place he had a "fear for the community" that a sea of surface parking or garden apartments would be built at the site “Don’t let fear mongering surrounding Nautilus guide your decisions,” Oyer said CEO of the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce said the complex will create needed jobs and homes in the area Some residents said they support Village Place for its family friendly gathering places “I’m going to be here forever raising my kids,” Matt Woodbury said “It’s a family thing that they’re building.” Others disagreed and said the complex wouldn’t match with the rest of the village too tall and completely out of character for the area,” Ron Okolichany said “What is being proposed is a far cry from what the residents want.” True confession: Baked goods are my kryptonite So when I heard from Southern Belle’s Cakery about stopping in to learn the story behind — and more importantly I was not familiar with the bakery but that serendipitously changed when a day before our scheduled chat I was a helper bee at my cousin’s daughter’s high tea 18th birthday party an amazing home cook and baker in her own right I asked where she scored this gorgeous gateau (that’s French for cake) Southern Belle’s came close to my cake making the creative genius behind the cakes who owns this ultra cute jewel box of a bakery with her husband Joey Think of it as a perfectly balanced pound cake with nuances in every bite and a bottom whose subtly crispy texture is unlike any other I’ve eaten It’s the first thing that Jamie learned to bake with her great-grandmother Sissy when growing up in Mobile From helping young Jamie with her homework to serving as a sounding board Sissy was a source of comfort and baking was their thing to do together nicknaming it ‘Sissy cake’ because it’s her recipe She made it for any and every occasion to brighten somebody's day It was so easy to converse with her and the kitchen was a very happy When this Florida Atlantic University grad was fixed up with Joey by her aunt and his sister-in-law the first cake she baked for him took inspiration from watching “Ace of Cakes” Duff Goldman She crafted one to look like her future husband’s backyard grill with mini cake sliders and her beau laying in a hammock with palm trees Someone attending the party then gave Jamie her first official order for a cake resembling a dog “and she’s still a customer today,” he said Jamie continued to bake for neighbors and friends with two tots at home and a refrigerator bursting with buttercream demand outgrew what their home kitchen could handle Jamie’s dream was a separate professional space she kept a watchful eye on the 600 square-foot North Palm Beach corner shop that would eventually become Southern Belle’s Cakery Creative fun cakes at every price pointJamie's goal with the store continues to be experiential Nothing makes her happier than moms and kids coming in afterschool for $4 cake pops I wanted it to be an experience where you come in with your kids and feel like you’re somewhere else I think that we've really accomplished that with the atmosphere.” She is someone who doesn’t want to turn away customers and has made convenience another priority A signature cake line starts at $48 that anyone can walk in and purchase Post-pandemic supply chain issues timed to their opening somewhat prepared them for eggflation; Joey said that a crate has recently gone from $50 to $150 but the couple is mindful of their core clientele and hasn’t yet raised prices on those signature cakes Similar to a fashion designer offering both ready to wear and couture collections Southern Belle's Cakery offers options at every budget A good hunk of their clientele is in-the-know moms including a globally famous one we pinky-promised not to name But every week the Cakery also delivers thousands of sponsor-branded cookies cakepops and itty bitty Sissies to the TGL at the SoFi Center in Palm Beach Gardens More about TGL: What to know about SoFi Center, Tiger Woods' golf league arena Fun cakes for the famous include a mirrored disco ball for Paulina Gretzky and a macaron-accented signature cake for Tiffany Trump Her baked goods have also caught the attention of the President's circle With an artist’s precision using a micro-sized paint brush Jamie was tasked with designing a custom cake to mimic the cover and contents of President Donald J Trump’s book “Letters to Trump” for a book party in 2023 Nearly 2,000 cookies were delivered to Mar-a-Lago on election night and Joey personally delivered a Santa cake emblazed with MAGA on the hat on Christmas Eve Website: sbcakery.com Prices: $3.50 for plain Sissy Cake slices to $42 for a cake that feeds 12-15; $48 to $200 for a lovely selection of “Signature” same day cakes “Designer” cakes require three-day advance notice and start at $125 Delivery is available and must be arranged on the Cakery’s website Diana Biederman is the Palm Beach Post's food & restaurant writer, fresh from two years at the Naples Daily News. Please share your news tips about the local dining scene to dbiederman@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today JUPITER – As electric bicycles soar in popularity the number of problems with them are rising Crashes involving e-bikes killed at least two boys in Florida this month Rico Roundtree was a bubbly sixth-grader at Jupiter Middle School known as the kind of boy who "was going to be the prom king," one teacher said The 12-year-old died in a crash on March 13 in Jupiter E-bike safety forum: Jupiter police chief urges e-bike safety after fatal crash involving middle school student Along the Gulf Coast, Clayton Miller died March 15 when a car struck him as he rode his e-bike through a North Naples neighborhood Described as "kind and loving," the 14-year-old played football and had won a youth league championship with the Naples Hurricane What happened in the e-bike crash in Jupiter?One boy died and a second boy was hospitalized after the e-bike on which they were riding crashed with a vehicle near Military Trail on March 13 police said in a news release posted on their Facebook page Police did not say how the car and the e-bike came into contact or officially identified Roundtree police have not yet released the incident report detailing what happened E-bikes, scooters, golf carts and bicycles are defacing a signature feature of North Palm Beach They have damaged the course’s fairways and greens and led the village to spend more than $20,000 in repairs The Village Council is trying to put a stop to the problem They say tightening the language in the village code will help police officers enforce its regulations Florida law governs the use of e-bikes said former Jupiter Police Chief David England who noted that the laws surrounding e-bikes are “not as well-defined” as those for golf carts which share the road with cars like bikes do they have to ride at the same speed as cars they have to move over to a bike lane and follow traffic rules What are some e-bike laws in northern Palm Beach County?In Juno Beach e-bikes are allowed on the dune walkovers and the sidewalks leading to them former Town Manager David Dyess said.Jupiter Palm Beach Gardens and Tequesta defer to state law and do not have any special regulations for e-bikes.Tequesta formerly prohibited e-bikes on its sidewalks but the Village Council repealed the ordinance last July.Can you ride an e-bike on the sidewalk or beach in Florida?E-bikes cannot use their motors on sidewalks; their riders can only pedal them like bicycles They are generally allowed on beaches in areas where bicycles are permitted a person can either pedal or use the bike's electric power but they have to follow the road rules associated with bicycles Florida law requires riders under the age of 16 to wear helmets There is no age restriction for riding e-bikes in Florida An e-bike is a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that can reach speeds of up to 28 mph about twice the speed a person can hit while pedaling quickly They can reach about 30 mph when riders bypass the speed controls on the vehicles An e-moto is an electric motorcycle that is larger and heavier than an e-bike It is an off-road vehicle meant for dirt tracks They are illegal to operate on public streets or as fast as some cars travel on highways like Interstate 95 If a minor is pulled over for a traffic violation on an e-bike police may contact their parent or issue a citation If they are on an e-moto – an electric motorcycle that is illegal to operate on public streets – police may tow the vehicle at the parent or child’s expense He added that if someone riding an e-moto flees when an officer tries to stop them A citation also could require them to pay a fine and delay their obtaining a driver's license to age 18 “Parents need to learn these rules and laws,” Barbera said … Make a determination to decide if an e-bike is really right for your child at their age.” Now embrace the love that mother nature has bestowed on us by getting out and enjoying a Disney-themed concert in Delray Beach a beer festival benefitting Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in North Palm Beach some post-holiday ice skating in downtown West Palm Beach and more Held at the Amphitheatre at Old School Square this event will feature the Disney tribute band The Little Mermen and they will be delivering the goods with songs from "Frozen," "Aladdin," "Beauty and the Beast," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," and more timeless classics The event is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29. 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. $20, VIP $60. Information: delrayoldschoolsquare.com Stormhouse Brewing Holiday Cheers & Beers BrewfestEnjoy beer samples from Stormhouse as well as from other South Florida breweries and finish off the holidays in the most festive way possible participants can also be happy that a portion of the ticket sales will be donated to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter The event is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29. 1201 US 1, North Palm Beach. $45, VIP $75. Information: eventbrite.com yoga and a connection with nature as you are led through flowing sequences to warm up the body The class is 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. $10, hotel guests free. Information: hiltonwestpalmbeach.com The Nightmare Before Curemas: Lovesong at Respectable StreetBringing together goth and alternative music this tribute to The Cure is a one-of-a-kind music event where Halloween and Christmas collide with stunning visuals The event is 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. Tickets start at $20. Information: eventbrite.com The Ben has turned their outdoor space into an ice-filled festive escape featuring Aspen-inspired chalets as well as themed food and beverage offerings and using state-of-the-art technology from Ice America The rink will be in operation through March 1. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. Adults $20, ages 4 to 11 $10, 3 and under free. Information: thebenevents.com (CBS12) — A boat caught on fire in North Palm Beach resulting in one person being flown to a hospital with injuries The Village of North Palm Beach stated that North Palm Beach Fire Rescue was called to the marina behind Lott Brothers Bait and Tackle on Northlake Boulevard at around 7 a.m Officials stated that one person was airlifted to a nearby hospital with injuries See also:Two people and dog rescued from Boca Raton apartment fire No other updates have been provided at this time 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 Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.