A potential SpaceX rocket launch is on the horizon — and if all goes according to plan Below is more information on rocket launches from NASA and Cape Canaveral and suggestions on where to watch them from this part of Florida Rocket launch tally: Here's a list of all the missions from Cape Canaveral, Florida (psst, there's a lot) For questions or comments, email FLORIDA TODAY Space Reporter Rick Neale at rneale@floridatoday.com or Space Reporter Brooke Edwards at bedwards@floridatoday.com. For more space news from the USA TODAY Network, visit floridatoday.com/space some rocket launches from the Space Coast can be visible in Palm Beach County When there’s a launch window in the middle of the night or very early morning Some examples include United Launch Alliance's Delta IV Heavy rocket launch and SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket What the views look like: Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral spotted in West Palm Beach Rocket launches from Cape Canaveral can often be seen from Palm Beach County and it can be as easy as walking out of your house and looking north If the forecast is for clear skies and you want a better view some good places to watch the rocket launch from Palm Beach County include: These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community Here are this week's professional standouts: Boynton Financial Group recently welcomed certified financial planner Kevin Wedgworth to their team Wedgeworth brings 20 years of experience in the financial services industry including the past 12 years with Morgan Stanley in Belle Glade He holds an MBA from Florida Atlantic University and is known for his client-focused approach to financial planning and wealth management The center recently appointed Donald Gulbrandsen Matt Rubel and Tom Zacharias as new members of the board The Gulbrandsen organization is a group of specialty chemical manufacturing companies with products sold domestically and in approximately 45 other countries Hutchinson has established himself as a skilled attorney in government affairs and complex litigation at his firm and an active philanthropist throughout Palm Beach County Jupiter resident Oh is a commercial real estate owner and developer in the Northeast and Florida and co-founder of Accel Ridder Johnstone is a managing attorney at NextEra Energy with almost 20 years of experience providing general counsel and commercial legal advice Rubel is an American entrepreneur and investor chief executive officer and president of Collective Brands — the leading lifestyle and footwear company based in the US Zacharias has four decades of real estate investment and development experience The addition of the esteemed trustees comes at a pivotal time in center's multi million expansion that will double in size of the indoor/outdoor campus and grow the aquarium from 10,000 gallons to 130,000 gallons The nonprofit organization that is committed to safeguarding manatees in Florida’s coastal areas is pleased to announce Thomas Quealy will serve on its board of directors Friends of Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to protecting manatees and restoring and protecting their aquatic habitat They raise funds to educate the community about manatees engage in marine life conservation efforts and protect the critically important seagrass Criminal defense firm opening offices in West Palm Beach StuartRenowned criminal defense attorney and former Florida Bar President Michelle Suskauer is expanding her distinguished legal practice with the launch of new offices in West Palm Beach This strategic expansion reflects Suskauer’s reputation as one of Florida’s top criminal defense attorneys and a trusted advocate for clients facing high-stakes legal challenges Suskauer began her legal career as a public defender in West Palm Beach where she handled thousands of criminal cases on behalf of the indigent in Palm Beach County Real estate firm bolsters sales team with additionThe Ocean Club Bahamas is pleased to announce the addition of Premier Estate Properties’ broker associate Rick Moeser to its sales team Spearheaded by U.S.-based real estate development firms Two Roads Development and Access Real Estate Bahamas achieved over $100 million in pre-groundbreaking sales in 2024 Moeser currently focuses on dynamic markets such as Palm Beach has been named partner and vice president of Simmons & White a comprehensive civil and traffic engineering firm established in West Palm Beach in 1982 Kelley specializes in traffic engineering mitigation for public and private sector clients and holds a professional engineering license in Florida A 2007 alumnus of The University of Florida he has been with the firm for over 13 years Eddie Ritz is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. 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Subscribe today Floridians may not have much to brag about RentCafe's annual apartment size report shows apartment sizes are shrinking in the Sunshine State Cities like West Palm Beach are gravitating to smaller apartment sizes RentCafe's research shows in the last decade 50% of the new apartment supply in West Palm Beach has been either one-bedroom apartments or studio units indicating a clear shift toward more compact living," said Esther Urmosi of RentCafe RentCafe found the average apartment size in West Palm Beach is 933 square feet The national average size for an apartment is 908 square feet Tallahassee is home to the largest apartments in the country but still saw a 49% drop over the past decade The average apartment size here is 1,130 square feet To see how other Florida cities like Gainesville, Orlando and Tampa fare in apartment size, read the full study here Sunfest will not be taking over Downtown West Palm Beach; however the sights and sounds of local music and art are still alive this weekend in downtown West Palm at the 561 Music Festival and Vintage Vibes WATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF 561 MUSIC FESTIVAL AND VINTAGE VIBES BELOW: Cheryl Keyes and her husband are taking in the sounds of local musicians and the sights of local art She says it couldn’t come at a better time “We needed this,” said Keyes It's a free music concert She says she’s been to Sunfest in the past so I asked how she felt about its departure after 40 years bass player for the Ryan Hopkins Band says it’s refreshing to see local acts get a boost “The local scene is what matters the most to local people And while many are upset at the absence of Sunfest the organizers of the 561 music festival say they do not want people to think that this is a replacement for Sunfest even though it’s on the same weekend and same location that Sunfest used for decades they say it’s all about highlighting local “Think of it as another festival,” said organizer Ben Childs we're doing it to enrich the community and help grow the music scene here people enjoyed their time at Vintage Vibes a separate event put on by the city and the downtown development authority which the city wants to hopefully put on for years to come “What we were thinking originally was people are so used to Sunfest,” said West Palm Community Events Manager Angela Poco “Everybody loves it in their hearts of hearts but we wanted to give the merchants and patrons who were maybe displaced and looking for something to do And while it wasn’t the weekend everyone expected by Nick Viviani | Jamilka Gibson (CBS12) — People in Palm Beach County already knew The sunny skies and unbeatable weather make their little corner of South Florida one of the best places to live Now, a popular travel website is confirming that the area is the most trending place to visit all those planes touching down at Palm Beach County International Airport loaded with vacationers were probably a pretty good clue too.) Not only did West Palm Beach land on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards “Best of the Best Destinations” top trending list Thalia Greenberg moved to the area from California and was enjoying her Sunday on Clematis Street “I’m just excited to see West Palm taking off," Greenberg said "A lot of people have a misconception that West Palm Beach is a place for retirees but I think that a lot more people are coming in especially with the college and then ton of jobs are opening up." the website loved the sunshine and weather as well as the abundance of outdoor and cultural activities saying West Palm Beach “presents the ideal setting for a weekend escape.” See Also: Boynton Beach property a microcosm of FL's woes The Norton Museum and Peanut Island highlighted the sights visitors will want to see as well as the big names that come to “The Harriet” and the Kravis Center “From designer boutiques to big-name department stores West Palm Beach has it all,” the site said Tamsin Kernick moved to the area about nine months ago and said she believes the reason why the city ranks so high and tourists keep coming back is because of all there is to do but definitely the events like the yacht event that we had a few months ago," Kernick said "The farmers market which I know it’s not going on anymore Me and my roommate would go every single weekend the events and kind of just the beautiful weather and everything like that." According to reports from Discover The Palm Beaches approximately 10 million people explored the Palm Beaches from January to December of 2024 In 2023 about 9.5 million people visited the area No other spot in Florida made the list of the 15 top trending cities 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 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For the first time in four decades, SunFest won’t be filling the air of downtown West Palm Beach. But the music will still play on at the 561 Music Festival the waterfront in downtown West Palm Beach was the location for SunFest WATCH: Attendees and local businesses excited about new festival Ginger Fowlkes told WPTV’s Michael Hoffman she is excited “We started volunteering for SunFest when we first moved here as a way to get to meet people people seem jazzed up about the new opportunity “Really excited about the 561 Music Fest taking place across the street,” said Michael Steinberg no issue at all with no SunFest right now this year?” asked Hoffman We have a great weekend prior to that week We've had a lot of good business this week and expect them still having a good weekend.” WATCH: 561 Music Festival organizers share details with WPTV about upcoming festival Hoffman spoke to the organizers of the 561 Music Festival who they say they’re excited to showcase a new event we've had something this weekend happening and it would be a shame to lose the momentum,” said Ben Childs Visit the festival's website for more info on schedule a nice round number on which to call it quits Time to slow down and move on to something else that will entertain the masses SunFest has been around since its first festival in 1983 before stopping the music — for now — in 2025 Its stages have hosted acts across many music genres It has offered a combination of live music delicious foods (stuffed tropical pineapple chicken was a yearly favorite) For four decades, SunFest evolved even as the city of West Palm Beach itself transformed and grew up alongside it It welcomed a high-wire act in its first year celebrity sightings and top performing acts like Jimmy Buffett Flo Rida and so many more as time marched forward WHAT DERAILED SUNFEST? SunFest’s big music bet thrilled millions, then drove it out of business SunFest's organizers announced the show would not go on in 2025 Here's a year-by-year look back at how SunFest friends and neighbors joined together for some good ol' Florida fun WILL SUNFEST RETURN? Will SunFest return to West Palm Beach? First, ‘something’s got to change,’ director says 1983: A 10-day festival with no admission in its first yearAdmission was free but the festival drew big numbers — more people than imagined The first SunFest was a 10 day-event for which officials overestimated revenue sources and underestimated expenses SunFest lost about $120,000 that first year People gathered by the rear of the old library to hear some smooth jazz but most of the entertainment came from school choruses and local acts including belly dancers gymnastics teams and Jazzercise demonstrations Carla Wallenda of the famous tightrope-walking family was a featured performer She balanced across a high wire 70 feet above ground "I never know what I'll be able to do until I get up there," she told The Post in 1983 SunFest was cut to three days and half the debt was retired The Juried Sidewalk Art Show and Jazz on the Lake were the highlights of the event The art show took most of the southern section along Flagler Drive and prizes totaling $12,000 were awarded estimated the crowd to be 75,000 to 100,000 Major sponsors were Diner’s Club and CitiCorp along with the Arts Council and Discover Palm Beach County The highlight of the weekend wasn't the music it was the Odd Vessel Challenge Cup raft race which featured watercrafts void of sails or engines The good news: the festival was able to eliminate the other half of its debt SunFest expanded to four nights and for the first time charged admission — $2 which was rapidly drawing bigger crowds each year Another first: The festival earned a significant profit — $350,000 The event got additional publicity from The Goodyear Blimp Spyro GyraSingle-day ticket: $21987: Main stage expands from 12,000 seats to 30,000SunFest received a distinction as Florida’s largest jazz festival and money started to pour in from outside sources The tourist-development council spent $132,000 on the festival from grants from the Arts Council and Discover the Palm Beaches And more than 50 corporations donated $165,000 in cash and $105,000 in services the main stage was expanded from 12,000 seats to 30,000 The first commemorative SunFest art print was available for purchase 1988: A second main stage and two days of non-stop rainA second main stage was added and a Seniors Day was created The 11-member council proposed that the next five SunFests be held along the Intracoastal Waterway The new main stage would be built at the south end under the plan Ticket prices were $5 a day or $10 for a four-day pass Headliner George Benson's easy jazz was a triumph of sorts for organizers who said clearing skies and Benson were the only things that salvaged the 1988 festival after two days of rain Actress Loni Anderson attended with husband and bought a painting called "Andy's Pier" by Bill Johnson The four-day show included a powerboat race With the help of about $500,000 in cash and service contributions from more than 60 corporate sponsors A local group called Pee Wee Lewis and the Hues were among the many groups over the years that played at SunFest got a big break and performed in 1989 and then again in 2011 The massive fireworks display over the intracoastal was moved from its traditional Friday night to Saturday night The weekend featured powerboat races and water-ski and water scooter shows in between some heavy rains Organizers estimated the Saturday crowd size at 130,000 Phoebe Snow wanted to stay home and make commercials but Fantasma Productions' Jon Stoll convinced her to regroup her band and rehearse several days for her Thursday night performance who was SunFest president in 1984 and 1985 The Fireworks show returned to Friday night a popular souvenir pin program began and with clear skies and notable groups highlighted by a Sunday night finale that featured Crosby And Richard Eliot's "When a Man Loves a Woman" brought the crowd to its feet 1992: Expansion to five days brings a record 29 actsMusic-wise SunFest reached perhaps its top season in its 10th year with a record 29 acts including nationally known bands Food choices also expanded with 131 food and beverage vendors 123 artists and 64 crafts booths were rolled out Navy ships docked at the Port of Palm Beach for free public tours and the All-American Skydiving Team rolled out a spectacular show About 310,000 people attended the festival and the festival lost $90,700 because of tough economic conditions and crowds that were too large SunFest had professional security guards at the gates from the West Palm Beach Police Department and Southern Star SunFest reserved 450 seats for those willing to pay extra at a main stage for headlining performances such as B.B SunFest's organizers estimated that more than 320,000 attended the festival "This year's event went so smoothly that it's unbelievable," SunFest President Dennis Grady said Everyone seemed to be happy." But what really made Grady happy The event didn't lose money for a second straight year including a little-known band from Florida called The Backstreet Boys jugglers and mimes entertained people as they ate at the 100 food booths that lined Flagler Drive offering everything from alligator to funnel cakes Costs to book acts big-name acts like Huey Lewis & The News continued to rise and in turn The four-day pass was $25 instead of $20 in 1993 the second straight decline of 20,000 per year when 335,000 people came but many left angry about crowding at the main act We used to think that way but we don't anymore," SunFest Executive Director Sue Twyford told The Post after the festival "We're more interested in the safety and comfort of the people who come to SunFest." Club SunFest also debuted as a private VIP space that included shaded seating private restrooms and special food and beverages A $1.25 million amphitheater replaced a Holiday Inn that was demolished the year before and the area between Datura and Evernia streets offered a sloped grassy park with modern brick paths and palm trees SunFest went extra on spending to boost the attendance and the five-day event turned a nice $118,000 profit for the organizers a floating stage and lounges and a giant video screen for the main stage but food and beverage sales and an attendance of 300,000 helped even the books The total bill was $2.4 million with $2.5 million in revenue The first four days sizzled with fun and sun and was on pace to shatter attendance records before the rains came Sunday So many people attended opening night that food vendors did almost twice as much business as they had expected More than 300,000 attended the five-day event which that weekend competed with the two-day Fort Lauderdale Air & Sea Show Santana was a big hit and the band thrilled the crowd with a lengthy two-hour show A new contract signed with the city assured that SunFest would return to West Palm Beach for at least the next 10 years was growing up and gaining a national following Nickelodeon’s Game Lab hosted two shows at the BellSouth stage Performers picked contestants from the crowd and the kids were awarded Nickelodeon-themed prizes The undisputed star of Saturday morning's show was Jessica Roccos who correctly answered four Nickelodeon trivia questions to ascend the SunFest Steps of Knowledge where A late entry to the musical performances was Vonda Shepard known for her role as the lounge singer on "Ally McBeal," a popular TV show at the time The popular fireworks doubled in size as workers blasted 12,000 fireworks during a spectacular 23-minute show over the water And SunFest expanded east by adding Stella Marine Boardwalk a 150-foot floating walkway over the intracoastal between Evernia and Flagler streets Cuban protesters gathered outside the festival gates to oppose the performance of Cuban orchestra Cubanismo a sugar company owned by anti-Castro exiles removed its sponsorship logo from the festival’s stage Kenny GSingle-day ticket: $152000: Beads become the big-ticket itemThe beads drew the big numbers in 2000 that they had their own volunteer committee — the bead committee one with a SunFest logo and another with flamingos One shop sold 200 of them at $5 each in five hours on opening night volunteers dressed in silly hats and tropical shirts red and turquoise beads as they strolled down Flagler Drive kind of like Mardi Gras," said Coconut Ixia Zamlut as people grabbed for her beads The TemptationsSingle-day ticket: $152001: Celebs Kate Hudson Jimmy Buffett and Dennis Rodman on the sceneThe opening night crowd got a surprise as Jimmy Buffett joined pop duo Evan & Jaron on stage actress Kate Hudson took in a show by The Black Crowes (she later married the lead singer) and Dennis Rodman joined the rock group Live on stage The drizzle continued Friday and high winds delayed the fireworks show an hour 2002: Touchscreens and a near-record crowd of 325,000In its 20th season tickets had risen to $17 for one day and $35 for the entire festival still a bargain for all the great diversity of music attendance rocketed to 325,000 — the largest in a decade rapper Ja Rule roped in the hip-hoppers and the Jimmy Buffett beads sold out where fans could cast votes for their favorite artists It was hot — booths were selling out of ice water tables shaded by umbrellas dotted the waterfront and "chillin' tents," sprayed cooling mist on fans The Beach Boys kicked things off Wednesday night and musical icon Bob Dylan capped it Sunday night With his introspective songwriting and unconventional voice Dylan was arguably one of the festival's all-time top artists Jimmy Buffett again made an onstage appearance this time performing with Johnny Clegg Band Food Network star Rachael Ray did a cooking demonstration onstage and Dan Marino took a seat for Hootie & the Blowfish for the 22nd edition of the festival Following Ray's Saturday afternoon demonstration of an island-style jerk turkey burger at the Meyer Amphitheater five contestants stuffed themselves with jumbo shrimp for the five-minute “Peel and Eat Shrimp Contest.” Chaka Khan Cyndi Lauper and "American Idol" winner Ruben Studdard were the big hits onstage Steve WinwoodSingle-day ticket: $172005: An opening-night 'All-Access' VIP party and a third floating bargeFor the first time opening night on Wednesday was limited to 5,000 people for an All-Access VIP party that featured K.C backstage tours and Cirque du Soleil performance art featuring contortionists a third barge was added to Captain Morgan’s Floating Oasis and it marked the first year each had a theme The southernmost barge featured country music the middle barge with pop and the north barge was tiki themed 2006: 'American Idol' winner Carrie Underwood rocks the stageSunFest tried again to increase revenue with a two-day advance discount pass and a VIP gold pass ticket that included backstage passes a limited-admission All-Access party on Wednesday kicked things off with late 70s / early ’80s group Kool & The Gang The big star was "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood who broke Billboard chart records as the first country music artist to debut at No Take the Wheel." The then 22-year-old performed Thursday night and added a touch of rock with Guns N' Roses numbers Patience and Sweet Child o' Mine As SunFest celebrated its 25th anniversary it increased daily ticket prices from $20 to $23 citing an additional $150,000 spent on securing musical acts starting hours later on Friday and Saturday although rain delayed the festival finale for 30 minutes Kelly Burns began dating Linda Manganaro at SunFest and the two were married at a ceremony Sunday at Club SunFest "It was just lovely." There was another reason to be happy: Linda was a five-year breast cancer survivor "And we'll dance if we want to." Burns' bachelor party was Saturday night at — you guessed it — SunFest SunFest got a bathroom upgrade — the "ViPee" toilet a special bathroom wristband rewarded patrons with clean air-conditioned bathrooms with flushing toilets and no line at the door There were 24 of them on site and offered a bonus to the 250 individual free "porta-potties" (sometimes referred to as the gateway to hell) that were used by SunFest goers Sheryl CrowSingle-day ticket: $292009: David Cook gets a last-second visit from a Southeast Asian princessA couple of hours before headliner David Cook's concert Saturday night event officials received a call from the Fontainbleau Resort in Miami Beach someone claiming to work for Pengiran Anak Naafi'ah Khairul Bulqiah SunFest officials were told the princess suddenly decided she wanted to meet Cook The princess drove up from Miami Beach with her entourage and met Cook before the show made a contribution to SunFest in exchange for the VIP treatment "She made a nice donation but we're not discussing how much," SunFest spokesperson Melissa Sullivan said "She didn't give us permission to discuss that." new waterfront; mayor's son arrested during protest spatMayor Lois Frankel's $30 million dream became a reality a few months ahead of SunFest when the waterfront — a 12.5-acre site with a large pristine events pavilion with native vegetation — made its debut made the bigger headlines that weekend when he was involved in a scuffle where West Palm Beach police officers in a dispute with City Hall were picketing outside the five-day music festival 2011: Gourmet food truck with shrimp tacos and sliders is a big hitNew in 2011 was a 5K run West Palm's gourmet food truck and the Sopranos Dueling Piano Bar on the South barge The race started south of the Royal Palm Bridge into the festival and finished at Evernia Street and Flagler Drive The pianists played everything from Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" to Jimmy Buffet's "I Don't Know and I Don't Care" as the crowd happily sang along dished out signature shrimp tacos and crabcake sliders that were a huge hit was Sharon Shortt's coconut shrimp and pineapple chicken 2012: Sizzling music and temperatures for 30th anniversaryThe 30th anniversary featured Cinco de Mayo on Saturday and on Sunday a "supermoon," when the moon hits its full phase at the same time it makes its closest approach to Earth fans rocked to A Rocket to the Moon band on Saturday) And it was hot with temperatures rising to the high 80s each day under the glaring sun who was helping manage the first aid tents said he saw 35 to 40 people with heat exhaustion that weekend He said a 15-year-old who did 100 push-ups on the hot concrete ended up with third-degree burns on his hands wind and just miserable conditions the first three days of the festival Thursday alone brought more than 11 inches of rain to some parts of the county and in West Palm billed as the "World's Largest Paint Party." There was one ugly incident Sunday night when Raige Hasko a senior baseball player at Palm Beach Central High School Mary's Medical Center after being stabbed during an early evening Mac Miller rap performance Hasko was later released from the hospital An open field near the intersection of Flagler Drive and Banyan Boulevard was transformed into a fully functional field hospital the first in the waterfront street festival's 32 years Broward and Miami-Dade counties managed machines and medical supplies inside a large tent and more than a dozen cots and beds were prepped bandages and gauze were stocked ahead of the event — the goal was to reduce the number of transports to city hospitals by treating on site officials estimated that 200 people received advanced levels of care and about 50 people went to local hospitals SunFest got some competition the same weekend from Tampa's inaugural Big Guava Music Festival The festival spent more than $3 million on entertainment and staging expenses The festival's total budget was roughly $7 million But the big weekend draw — at least for kids — was the "Meet The Minions" event Hundreds of little ones came through the kid-centric attraction that included a hula hoop station a 20-foot climbing tower and a long slide and an unlimited bounce house area Wednesday was arguably the biggest of the five-day event as Meghan Trainor and Duran Duran opened the festival "Duran Duran and Meghan Trainor were both given offers on different days," SunFest Executive Director Paul Jamieson said because of scheduling they both wound up on Wednesday There were all those years that we couldn't get anyone to do that night." There was some concern about how Trainor would sound after vocal cord surgery halted her North American Tour in 2015 but she delivered a knockout concert and told the crowd “I honestly haven’t performed since I had the surgery The 34th edition spent $30,000 to refresh its longstanding food court rebranded "The Eatery" — a collaboration with the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival Menus and booths were updated for a friendlier ambiance Local star chef Lindsay Autry was behind some of the new dishes served at the nearly 20 kiosks The ride-sharing company offered free rides (up to $20) to those who had never used the service before 'art district' and Snoop DoggThemed food courts a pop-up lounge and an “art district” were new additions The Diner and the Fueling Station were added The Diner was a 1950s-themed malt shop offering items including ice cream The Fueling Station was a gas-station-themed row of vendors near the Ford stage that sold grab-and-go items The juried art show was replaced by an interactive "art district” that showcased a traveling pottery wheel and an 8-foot electric guitar sculpture A woman accused an Uber driver of sexual assault after he drove the woman to her condominium in Jupiter The man was later acquitted on one of the charges as many as 150 phones were stolen during SunFest One man was arrested on Saturday night and police found 29 cellphones in his backpack Organizers nixed a Wednesday start because of costs According to Executive Director Paul Jamieson at least in part because of the rise of competing festivals nationally and in South Florida During that time admissions prices also rose 32% 305 Worldwide Armando Christian Perez (aka Pitbull) Logic and Grammy and Golden Globe nominated Nick Jonas were all smash hits SunFesters were greeted with about 180 inflatable colorful balls from 18 inches to 9 feet in diameter Brightline's debut was a big assist for Miami and Fort Lauderdale festivalgoers especially after the luxury train service offered 50% discount tickets and extended the hours for its express passenger train schedule leaving West Palm Beach The Brightline train station was about a 10-minute walk from SunFest SunFest Executive Director Paul Jamieson was determined to get a big country music star and he got his wish when country megastar Keith Urban committed to the 2019 festival picked SunFest over the Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale The biggest country star we’ve ever had,” Jamieson said the new version of the popular Waterfront Hospitality section The new section featured updated lounge furniture chef-curated food and an upgraded shaded area The experience focused on a chic party atmosphere also included two drinks and unlimited food which were new standing-room only spot in front of stages for individual acts the final fireworks show was rolled out as organizers canceled the light show the next year One RepublicSingle-day ticket: $602020: Coronavirus (remember that?) shuts down the partyThe music festival was canceled Friday March 13 "in the best interest of public health and safety," event organizers announced in response to the coronavirus outbreak Organizers said the decision was made after meetings with West Palm Beach city officials Ron Desantis' request that events attracting large crowds be postponed officials had called off the Sunday fireworks finale a few months before Executive Director Paul Jamieson cited a lack of enthusiasm for the fireworks some of the acts that had committed to the 2020 festival included Adam Lambert organizers ended efforts to host even an altered version of the annual waterfront event in the spring Organizers had tentative plans for a scaled-down spread-out festival from April 29 to May 2 Plans called for two fenced concert stages instead of three with socially distanced seating for audiences in addition to multiple free concerts art shows and other events that would stretch along Clematis and other downtown streets But despite the months-long attempt to devise a pandemic-safe music festival "We have seen a growing uncertainty from artists about putting their fans into a large music festival setting," said Paul Jamieson we have determined that we cannot go forward for 2021." Jamieson did announce that fans who bought a ticket for 2020 would be able to bring one friend for free in 2022 Clematis by Night and SunFest had teamed up to announce four Mini Music Fests at the West Palm Beach waterfront on Thursday nights SunFest came roaring back (with limited attendance) after a three-year hiatus festival goers could buy daily or multi-day tickets and attend any day they liked they had to register the days they wanted to attend for their tickets to be activated The festival also has set maximum capacities for attendance each day It limited Thursday and Friday to 25,000 people per day Past years saw 30,000 patrons Thursday and Friday and 60,000 on the weekend "Even on the days where we had terrible weather the energy at the festival has been amazing I think our fans are just happy to be back with their friends on the waterfront and we are certainly happy to see them!" Executive Director Paul Jamieson said The festival started showing signs of financial trouble as it cut back to three days from four and from two stages to three The bands also catered to a younger audience with The Chainsmokers Flo Rida and A Boogie wit da Hoodie leading the way Organizers cited rising costs in areas such as insurance security and booking acts as contributing to the cutback Multiple VIP packages were offered — The Stand VIP Silver and three-day Super VIP Gold for $3,400 for two that offered admission viewing stage seating among other amenities The 2023 waterfront festival was also the last for Executive Director Paul Jamieson 2024: A 40th edition rolls out new Electronic Barge Sandbar StageAfter cutting back to two stages in 2023 featuring the the new Sandbar Stage dedicated to local performers Organizers also added the SunFest Electronic Barge whose album Rebel Yell coincidentally was released in 1983 rocked the house on opening night while Third Eye Blind closed the doors Sunday night The organization did not announce a new date but promised that it was exploring "new dates fresh venues and formats" to keep the festival alive "We are not saying SunFest is going away," read the statement posted on its website and to its social media accounts "Just taking some time to create something new and fresh." These establishments are packing mom-love with champagne and blue crabs made-to-order omelets and full dessert bars While most of the specials center on a brunch menu there are a few dinner dining opportunities There's also a Mother's Day tea and a fashion show Moms can enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne before indulging in one of two specials The blue crab stack features jumbo lump crap frisee salad and a Cajun bloody mary sauce for $28 The stuffed yellowtail snapper is filled with shrimp and roasted corn and served with braised greens and roasted fingerling potatoes for $42 Details: 1116 Love St., Jupiter. luckyshuckjupiter.com The BeaconTake brunch to the next level with the 12-ounce marinated skirt steak and vegetable omelet dressed in a rich hollandaise sauce for $38 Elevate a traditional breakfast dish with the shrimp and grits featuring chimichurri char-grilled tiger prawns with cheesy grits for $32 consider the lobster risotto for $45 or pasta agnolotti with salmon Details: 1116 Love St., Jupiter. thebeaconjupiter.com five-star dining destination will offer an elevated brunch from 11 a.m with dishes including their avocado "croast" featuring crushed avocado hollandaise sauce and parmesan cheese on a buttery croissant for $28 Mother's Day dinner specials will be available from 5 to 9 p.m dressed in a roasted red pepper pesto and leek aioli for $32 or the surf & turf option tournedos & king crab featuring juicy tenderloin and king crab complemented with roasted garlic pomme puree and sherry-garlic butter for $98 Detail: 1000 N. US 1, Jupiter. 561-570-1000; 1000north.com The Jupiter GrillThey will host a Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m raw bar and a 'full brunch buffet.' There will also be drink specials for mom on her big day including the Bottomliss Bliss for $25 It will allow mom to mix and match endless Aperol spritz cocktails passionfruit or blackberry) and Jupiter bloody mary's Details: 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter. thejupitergrill.com Serving up Swedish-American food and craft cocktails this Gardens destination will host a special Mother’s Day brunch between 11 a.m Menu highlights include råraka with Swedish caviar (Swedish style caviar served on a butter fried potato pancake) for $24 potato purée) for $26 amongst other selections Details: 5300 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens. waxins.com/waxins-palm-beach-gradens Treat mom to a coastal brunch at this seaside destination It will feature an appetizer station with an eight-foot charcuterie board A seafood display will be packed with crab The crudité display will be crafted with local vegetables and homemade baba ghanoush Main course dishes will include herb-crusted striploin with horseradish cream and jus and roasted chicken with a tangy chicken jus Brunch will also feature a pasta station and plenty of breakfast favorites with made-to-order omelets and build-your-own waffles The dessert station will include key lime pie limited-time seasonal desserts including the whimsical Not Your Grandma’s Garden Details: 3800 N. Ocean Drive, Riviera Beach. onacoastalcuisine.com this brunch will feature complimentary mimosas or bloody marys for moms with the option of turning those bottomless for $18 Classic breakfast favorites will also be available such as stuffed French toast The carving station will offer Dijon-roasted salmon and herb-crusted prime rib served with mashed potatoes and ginger-garlic broccolini Details: 951 US 1, North Palm Beach. northpalmbeachcc.com/the-clubhouse has put together a brunch menu for Mother's Day "The Bucc's" brunch menu will include everything spiced avocado toast and a cream cheese drizzle; banana foster French toast made with brioche drizzled with bourbon caramel; the crabcake benedict featuring an English muffin basil hollandaise sauce; the horiatiki salad with English cucumber and red wine vinaigrette with protein options including fish or lobster; lobster empanadas; brick-oven pizzas and a full raw bar Details: 142 Lake Drive, Palm Beach Shores. buccgrill.com More: Iconic Singer Island waterfront restaurant resurrected, helmed by 'Hell's Kitchen' winner this restaurant features gourmet bites and live music and will offer a special Mother's Day brunch from 11 a.m Details: 2020 Banyan Resort Way, West Palm Beach. marriott.com West Palm Beach's newest waterfront restaurant will offer delicious brunch offerings along with their specialty cocktail as well mimosas and Bloody Mary’s for a la carte prices Details: 4050 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. lamarinawestpalm.com More: New waterfront restaurant in West Palm Beach offers views, coastal cuisine In addition to their celebrated Italian brunch on Mother's Day guests can enjoy unlimited mimosas bottomless bloody and infinite Aperol spritzes for $18 (choose one) at both the West Palm Beach and Delray Beach locations Details: 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach and 32 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-342-6699; 561-560-6699; elisabettas.com Chef Mike Burgio has crafted a beautiful three-course price-fixe brunch to let moms feel the love and appreciation The entrée course will include a choice of smoked salmon omelet dig into dessert with either rum raisin bread pudding Details: 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. pistachewpb.com Celebrating over 25 years at the iconic shopping and dining destination CityPlace City Cellar will offer multiple specials for mom on her big day There will be free mimosas with any entrée purchase; lobster bisque for $9.50; quiche lorraine with spinach-berry salad for $22; oscar-style omelete with lump crab feta and hollandaise for $24; brown butter lobster ravioli for $44; pecan sticky buns for $9; bundt cake trio (banana blueberry with vanilla glaze) for $15 and more Details: 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. citycellarwpb.com Don't miss out on an unforgettable brunch experience complete with live entertainment from 10 a.m The lavish buffet will feature everything from a made-to-order omelet station and live Parilla grill to an opulent raw bar loaded with crab oysters and smoked salmon and a decadent dessert display Details: 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-231-6000; hiltonwestpalmbeach.com salads and more shop will offer a buffet brunch from 11 a.m bacon and sausages along with assorted mini desserts There will also be complimentary mimosas and bellinis Details: 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach. cesart-boutique-delights.square.site Treat mom like royalty with a swanky and decadent dining experience at Pink Steak three-course Mother’s Day brunch menu features the choice of one item per course First course options include lobster Rangoon Main course offerings include a wild mushroom & gruyere crepe 8-ounce truffle butter filet or steak & eggs Decadent dessert options are chocolate fondant cake warm white chocolate matcha cake and raspberry sorbet Adults $149 (includes a glass of champagne for all moms) ages 11 and younger $39 for an entrée and dessert Details: 2777 S Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. pinksteak.com This southern outpost along the 'Dixie Corridor' will offer a special menu for mom on her big day The uscan salad is $18 and features arugula sun-dried tomato and olives with lemon dressing The eggplant stak is $32 and includes eggplant cutlets basil and fresh mozzarella stacked on a bed of arugula The crab leek stuffed ravioli comes with yellow tomato sauce and fresh pesto for $32 moms can dig into Dubai chocolate cheesecake made with pistachio ice cream shredded toasted phyllo and chocolate cheesecake for $14 Details: 6611 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. cafemedwpb.com In addition to a complimentary glass of champagne or cocktail for moms The House will offer a special prix fixe brunch featuring an appetizer and entrée from their menu for $36 Guests can choose from appetizers like monkey bread and brown sugar; chilled market oysters; margherita pizza; conch chowder and more For entrées consider the shrimp & avocado toast; The House breakfast and parmesan potato dauphine; Florida lobster omelet; blueberry waffles; or The House burger Details: 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach. thehousewestpalm.com This Argentinian-influenced restaurant concept will offer a prix fixe menu all day on Saturday The special three-course menu will include a choice of appetizer like their USDA prime center-cut sirloin and a dessert plus a complimentary glass of house sparkling wine Details: 116 N.E. Sixth Ave., Delray Beach. 561-450-6101; novecento.com More: Popular Argentinian steakhouse concept from Miami new in Delray Beach - What to know this Atlantic Avenue hot spot will serve up fan favorite dinner dishes this Mother’s Day Guests can indulge in elaborate seafood concoctions like the shrimp & scallops boke Save room for old fashioned creamy key lime pie Details: 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. 561-272- 0220; cityoysterdelray.com located within Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden will offer two featured dishes for Mother's Day: purple sweet potato croquettes served with a creamy wasabi dipping sauce for $8 and a decadent strawberry roll cake served with chocolate-drenched pocky sticks Museum admission is required to visit the restaurant Details: 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach. 561-495-0233; morikami.org Transport your mom to a different time with several specials at this acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant For small plates their will be sui cao bi ngo Their large plate specials will include banh quiche chay The dessert special is a cherry almond tart coconut ice cream and toasted almonds for $15 Details: 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. lecolonial.com/delray-beach This premier chocolatier specializing in edible artistry has curated 10 new flavors for Mother's Day The limited-edition Mother's Day Collection includes sweet tea It is a French strawberry vanilla cake lavishly garnished with edible chocolate tulips white chocolate Chantilly and chocolate decorations They have Palm Beach County locations in Delray Beach and Boca Raton (opening in May) Details: 1911 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach; 21200 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton. normanloveconfections.com Louie Bossi’s RistoranteElisabetta’s brother restaurant bottomless bellinis and infinite Aperol spritzes for $18 Details: 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. 561-336-6699; louiebossi.com "Mangia with Mama" at Mia Rosebud with inspired dishes including shrimp de jonghe featuring plump gulf shrimp with fresh herbs and Madeira wine for $35; dover sole almondine presented with lemon and roasted almonds (deboned tableside) for $70; local red snapper with cherry tomatoes and EVOO for $65; 16-ounce prime rib with natural au jus and a baked potato for $65; filet mignon marsala with three four-ounce filet medallions cremini mushrooms and a rich marsala sauce for $58; and finally Italian ricotta cheesecake for $15 mothers will be given complimentary long-stemmed roses and glasses of Prosecco Details: 150 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton. 561-462-3000; rosebudrestaurants.com/our-locations/mia-rosebud Abe & Louie’s is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special weekend menu on Saturday guests can choose from a variety of benedicts including the Abe & Louie’s with smoked ham and béarnaise for $20 the crab cake topped with Old Bay hollandaise for $25 or the filet mignon with béarnaise for $23 Omelet options include the ham & gruyère for $19 the crab & asparagus with goat cheese and hollandaise for $26 spinach & tomato with Swiss cheese for $17 If mom's got a sweet tooth she (or anyone in the party) can enjoy caramelized banana French toast with maple syrup and pecans for $16 or crispy chicken & waffles with cinnamon-honey butter for $22 The cocktail menu features the grand mimosa with Grand Marnier or a mimosa or bellini for $14 per glass or $25 bottomless the land & sea entrée features filet mignon with oven-roasted parmesan tomato and asparagus enjoy the chocolate raspberry crème brûlée for $14 Details: 2200 Glades Road, Boca Raton. abeandlouies.com May 9 at The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach this event will feature a discussion with Morrison author of "Three Minutes For Mom," along with champagne Tickets are $95 and must be purchased by May 9 Details: 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach. thebenevents.com/event-details/tea-tales Want to help mom truly relax on her special day How about some quality time amidst 20-acres of beautifully landscaped and maintained gardens Enjoy this special day with free admission for moms Details: 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. mounts.org Held at The Mall at Wellington Green from 11 a.m this annual event celebrating moms will feature a fashion show The fashion show portion will feature clothing and accessories from numerous mall retailers Details: 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. 561-227-6900; shopwellingtongreen.com in partnership with the Downtown Merchant & Business Association will offer a free phalaenopsis orchid to shoppers who spend $200 or more at downtown Delray Beach business between May 1 and 10 These beautiful gifts for mom (or yourself especially if you're a mom) can be picked up at A Little Wyld Details: 561-243-1077; downtowndelraybeach.com/mothersday 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 From family-owned markets to glam fusion restaurants, Palm Beach County’s Asian food scene is thriving. May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month so we’re honoring it with a list of my favorite Asian-inspired dishes eaten during my first five months living here We also share two meal deals under $20 celebrating Asian flavors The only caveat: it's limited to the Palm Beach Gardens and not the chain's Boca Raton outpost when a less expensive menu is available all night It happened to me a few times at this spot which came highly recommended from my NYC pals when I first moved here a vegan rice noodle dish loaded with shiitake mushrooms and bok choy Details: 1511 N. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, 561-589-7505, blackbirdmodernasian.com This not-exactly-Indian restaurant was recently on Michelin’s receiving end of a “Selected” recommendation I actually visited the glamourous new outpost in Boca before heading to the #OG in Palm Beach Gardens when a favorite friend Stage’s luscious duck rolls were verboten but luckily the pack-a-punch flavorful tuna bombs were a go It was a dish I was super happy to enjoy again Details: Two locations at 2000 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 561-408-3685 and 5377 Town Center Road, Boca Raton, 561-409-2376, stagekitchenandbar.com Legendary cookbook author and food editor Judith Olney turned me on to this spot where sumptuous just-made samosas and other snacks are available exclusively on Saturdays It’s also great for frozen meals and breads if you love Indian food and don’t want to cook Owned by Julie and chef-hubby Sam Mitchell for decades No price listed because she said I was the first to order this common dish with that bird with enough for lunch the next day) and Sam went in the back to cook but half the fun is chatting with the charming Julie while waiting for your food The spot boasts a Google review from the Dave Matthews Band’s Jeff Coffin who said “This is some of the most delicious Thai food - PERIOD Ma Julie cooks and grows the spices herself It's home cooked Thai food...you won't be sorry you went Details: 4919 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 561-588-4626, thaifoodtakeout.com In November, chef-proprietor Michael Kwon opened ROK Prime Korean BBQ, a sister restaurant to his 13-year-old Lauderhill original that now “runs like a machine” and was featured on CNN as one of celeb chef Douglas Rodriguez’s favorite places for local eats Bento boxes are my thing because you get a little of this Mine had a beef bulgogi main and it was really good Korean miso soup came with it; be prepared because it's a bit spicier than what's served at Japanese-style restaurants Details: 1727 Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, 561-739-8927, rokprimebbq.com As someone who worked at the boutique PR firm that launched the original New York City location in 1993 but I’ve always loved this glamourous spot Fun fact: It was the first restaurant to make lounge dining a thing Though best experienced when money is no object go with “Shaken Beef,” a classic since opening night Details: 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 561-566-1800, lecolonial.com I could make a meal of dumplings and my first choice for where to do it is the très chic Red Pine where Chef Chi Chan a Hong Kong-born third-generation dumpling specialist blends authentic Chinese flavors with modern techniques Seven selections with ingredients like Wagyu beef make this a no-brainer Details: 1 Town Center Road, 561-826-7595, redpineboca.com I love the Naples outpost but have yet to get to the White Elephant hotel location spicy beef bulgogi and a delightful grilled salmon lo mein Details: 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach, 561-599-5652, lola41.com $14 scores a few specials and soup/salad combos several not-for-sharing two course dinner specials are $17 Details: 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens pfchangs.com 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 WEST PALM BEACH — Walking down the aisle under fluorescent lights in a sterile hospital room wearing wires to monitor her vitals wasn't what Meghan Fretenborough imagined when she pictured her wedding day But the day she married her high school sweetheart Gerald Garcia weeks before he expects a military deployment turned out to be everything she ever wanted Her bouquet of white and blue roses complemented her white dress covered in a blue floral print and she was surrounded by people she loves “I’ve had a lot of nerves … (but) I am very happy who planned the wedding in all of one week “This turned out to be a whole little service.” Love story: West Palm couple in their 100s closing in on U.S. record for longest marriage Fretenborough’s wedding was forced inside the walls of Room 470 at Good Samaritan when the West Palm Beach hospital admitted her two weeks ago after doctors diagnosed her with aplastic anemia a rare blood disorder that can be life-threatening where the bone marrow cannot produce enough blood cells She hasn’t been allowed to leave the hospital since because she is under close observation a hematologist and oncologist at Good Samaritan said she might be released in a couple of weeks Inspiration: A Jupiter after-school center kept going after its beloved founder died. Thank her nephew. High school sweethearts didn't let blood disorder delay their dayThe diagnosis came as a shock and threw her life into perspective She didn’t let it stop her from marrying Garcia the two scheduled to wed at the Palm Beach County Courthouse on April 28 but moved the location a mile to the northeast They wanted to marry before he gets deployed “I want my family to stick together,” said Garcia I’ve always thought we were always married.” The couple met more than 12 years ago at Boynton Beach High School and have been inseparable ever since who sprinkled blue petals on the floor as the flower girl who ran into his mom’s arms after the service Valentine's Day in Palm Beach County: Newlyweds share their secrets to keeping love alive A team of about 10 nurses helped plan the wedding One baked a two-tiered vanilla and chocolate wedding cake others set up blue-and-white decorations and another posted on a “Wellington Moms” Facebook group asking for people to donate to the wedding wedding photographer and a plate of freshly baked donuts spelling out “MR” and “MRS” 'All in this together': Live Spanish translation the star of this 'High School Musical' performance “This wouldn't have happened without them and they kept me calm for the whole thing,” Fretenborough said to be able to have support from them and see the donations welled up with tears outside of the hospital room as she waited for guests to arrive She envisioned her son getting married somewhere outside with trees and sunshine The sunny view outside the hospital window reminded her of that but I am so happy and excited that they have come to this,” said Burbano 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 summit focused on empowering youth and fostering positive change in the community took place today The event featured speakers who provided children with guidance on how to avoid trouble "We just wanted everybody to come out so we can all come together to stop this crime that's going on in our community we had 3,800 kids get arrested from the ages 10 to 17," said Donte Bates titled "Stop Throwing Rocks at the Chain Gang," addressed the issue of youth involvement in crime The title serves as a metaphor for the choices young people encounter: "rocks" symbolize criminal acts while the "chain gang" represents the repercussions of incarceration Partnering with the West Palm Beach and Riviera Beach police the summit aimed to educate and inspire kids to make the right choices "I'm someone that went away to prison in 2004 to 2006 so this is my way of giving back to the youth in the community to make sure they don't make the same mistakes," Bates added The summit was free and open to the public and consisted of two panel discussions and interactive sessions Panelists for the event include Circuit Court Judge Bradley Harper Riviera Beach Police Chief Michael Coleman and West Palm Beach Police Chief Antonio Araujo and Bates plans to host more summits in the future The retro-style club which seeks to evoke 1970s-era Palm Beach glamor with muraled walls Jordan, whose main residence is in Jupiter and friends to watch the DJ duo Forester perform Since then, videos of him at Mary Lou's have been making rounds on social media, including one that shows Jordan dancing to Kendrick Lamar's hit "Not Like Us." ➤ Read the full story: Michael Jordan celebrates wife’s birthday at buzzy new West Palm cocktail lounge Laura Lordi is the digital strategy editor for The Palm Beach Post. Contact Lordi at llordi@pbpost.com The Kentucky Derby is coming to Palm Beach The Worth Avenue Association will have its annual Derby party from 1 to 5 p.m “This celebration brings together everything that makes Worth Avenue special — style hospitality and community,” said Frank Steinhart Guests will be able to shop at participating retailers along Worth Avenue and take part in experiences that immerse them in the Derby atmosphere That includes a floral bar for people to customize their hats with fresh flowers Some stores also will have single-day pop-ups and serve refreshments registered participants will be welcomed with a cocktail reception Pizza Al Fresco will serve food and cocktails A live fashion show and hat contest featuring distinctive Derby-style hats and clothing begins in the via at 5 p.m. Categories for the headwear competition include best-dressed guest most creative hat and classic Derby elegance Tickets for the event are $35 per person and pre-registration is required at worth-avenue.com The post time for the 151st Kentucky Derby is 7:02 p.m May 3 at the historic Churchill Downs in Louisville Kristina Webb is a reporter for Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at kwebb@pbdailynews.com. Subscribe today to support our journalism. Meghan Fretenborough, 29, and Gerald Garcia, 33, got married on April 28, 2025, at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. Fretenborough currently cannot leave the hospital because of a rare blood disorder she has. Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Crash with injuries snarls traffic on I-95 North in West Palm Beach by Sophie Pendrill (CBS12) — A crash with injuries on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is slowing down traffic on Monday morning Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 69 See also: BODY CAM: Florida deputies stop street racers, find 12-year-old behind the wheel officials said that the two left lanes have been blocked The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash involves injuries Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. 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You can also follow us on social media @EventsWPB on Facebook and Instagram; or contact us at (561) 822-1515 and after hours at (561) 822-2222 with your event-specific questions City events are subject to change or cancellation View on Map City Hotline: (561) 822-2222 (TTY: 800-955-8771) First, kudos to West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James for somehow convincing officials at Palm Beach Atlantic University to revise their campus expansion plans The mayor was quite accurate in describing a proposed 11-story parking garage as a "monstrosity" that would have potentially brought more traffic into an already congested downtown Last month, PBAU officials won permission from city commissioners to build a 25-story tower and the massive garage along South Dixie Highway to boost campus enrollment by 2,000 students contending that the massive garage would be an eyesore and disrupt hope of a pedestrian-friendly downtown The question we're raising, though: Was it worth the loss of the city's building and planning director? Our answer is a resounding 'no,' but resignations like Rick Greene's are prone to happen when a strong mayor turns petulant “He (the mayor) wasn’t happy with a presentation that one of my planners made,” Greene told Palm Beach Post reporter Andrew Marra “He basically gave me the option of letting that employee go or Having a mayor call for the firing of a city staffer over a presentation is petty and beyond the pale The planner had told commissioners that the proposed garage had met city standards which prompted planners to approve the project That wasn't the explanation James had wanted City planners in West Palm Beach may work for the mayor but they aren't obliged to ignore objective recommendations to the city commission because of mayoral whim Editorial: Federal DEI threats are a tough lesson for Palm Beach County schools in part to complete the presentation and to protect his planner The city commission approved the plan in a 4-0 vote The order from James to fire the planner came later West Palm Beach is going through a major growth spurt — from simply being the county seat to its higher "Wall Street South" aspirations The affluence ranking in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach put the area among the fastest growing “wealth hubs” worldwide according to Henley & Partners World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025 With that wealth comes major commercial and residential investment that will change the face of West Palm Beach Whether it's the ongoing changes at CityPlace proposals to build high-rise condominiums and office towers along the Intracoastal Waterway the restoration of historic homes in the city's El Cid to the recent rezoning that envisions Broadway Avenue on the city's northside as a grand boulevard the need for credible municipal planning is key Letter: Three strikes and you’re out – unless you’re developing Palm Beach County That can't happen under the leadership of a city leader who's thin-skinned enough to order a department head to fire a city employee who simply but accurately made a presentation during last month's city commission meeting the mayor had expected the planner to emphasize reservations about the garage's size during the meeting before the vote only saying that the project met city standards Greene went to the podium and explained that the staff had tried but failed to get the school to lower the garage height Greene concluded that staff thought the garage had met city standards "He was expecting her to say certain things at the city presentation," Greene told the Post "What she presented wasn't the exact wording that the mayor wanted." Although all city staff ultimately are answerable to the mayor in West Palm Beach unwarranted and resulted in the resignation of a longtime city official whose experience in overseeing the city's growth and large-scale development in the planning and zoning process will be sorely missed credit James with successfully obtaining a concession from the school and maintaining the city's long-term goal in addressing traffic and becoming more pedestrian-friendly he must renew confidence in that process and fill the void at planning and zoning with someone who will insist on objective analysis for projects coming to the commission Finding the right person should be an easy task for a strong mayor Fla (CBS12) — Here are the top stories with the most viewed photos from this week (CBS12) — A Loxahatchee man is behind bars after the discovery of romantic and racist messages between him and the teen behind a mass shooting late last year at a Wisconsin school A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) affidavit alleges Damien Blade Allen made clear in TikTok chats that he had identified seven potential locations and made threats to commit mass shootings at them "There is no doubt in my mind that they have stopped a mass shooting that was going to happen," Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said about the investigators working the case It's just a matter of what day was going to set him off to go do it." had multiple weapons that could be used in such shootings The affidavit points out that while investigators believe he clearly violated the law they also believe he was serious in his threats to commit such atrocities “Even though posting a written threat to conduct a mass shooting is sufficient to constitute a violation of the statute he clearly proves his intent to carry out the mass shootings at the 7 locations based on his statement ‘Once you get to a point there’s no going back,” the arresting officer wrote (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 and young professionals are all flocking to the area as it has the reputation of being safe "We moved here about five weeks ago," John Platz said "There's a lot of great new construction a lot of great value for buyers," Treasure Coast realtor Melissa Saumure said Lucie is making a massive investment in its future a $615 million plan to upgrade infrastructure The city’s five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes improvements to roads while also greenlighting dozens of new housing and commercial projects they are investing $127 million into 72 projects "Include everything from road improvements to water and sewer to storm water management," Port St Lucie Strategic Communications Manager Scott Samples said The money will also be going towards a training facility for the Port St Lucie Police Department "We're really trying to find ways that we can expand on recreational activities quality of life in general," Samples said Read the full story here (CBS12) — A shooting in Fort Pierce on Wednesday has left one man dead that has been identified as 27-year-old Edson Sainnatus and prompted a significant law enforcement response Lucie County Sheriff's Office (SLCSO) Deputies are actively investigating the area around Edwards Road and South 23rd Street Sheriff Richard Del Toro said deputies responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 12:19 p.m A sergeant was flagged down by witnesses who directed him to a person walking away from a car that was still running and had bullet holes The individual was taken into custody without incident they found a man dead from gunfire on the side of the road Several firearms were discovered in the area and five people have been taken into custody SLCSO said multiple people got out of a car and exchanged gunfire then the car was shot at multiple times and they fled the area SLCSO K-9 units tracked the area north of the intersection Lucie County Sheriff's Office had their aviation unit out looking for any one else involved Read the full story here (CBS12) — A fifth person is now behind bars nearly two years after a deadly Lake Worth Beach shooting The details of this case are spelled out in a PBSO arrest report Sheriff's detectives say five armed people met outside a house in Lake Worth Beach and began shooting firing dozens of rounds in the span of just 10 seconds I had just walked back inside from letting my dog out and I remember hearing the gunshots," said Maya Smith a resident who lives near the scene of the shooting Smith lives just a couple of houses away from where a house at 409 2nd Avenue South in Lake Worth Beach was riddled with bullets the night of July 12 Read the full story here 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 views expressed here are the author's own Join us on a Taco Dinner Cruise as the Queen cruises along the gentle Indian River Lagoon The Queen’s dining room and main bar is located on the main deck "Penny’s Party Deck" and bar are located on the 2nd deck Topside is the perfect deck to enjoy the views along the river bank and a snuggle with your loved one Chef Moe with Taste Budz will be catering this taco event She is well known in Brevard County for her award winning tacos on the Taste Budz food truck Dinner includes three tacos (your choice of chicken or carne asada) and a side of rice and black beans Wednesday, 6:30 pmJupiter, FL 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 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 Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in West Palm Beach Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at First Presbyterian Church of WPB under the gentle glow of candlelight Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes (doors open 45 mins prior to the start time and late entry is not permitted) Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people) Check out all the Candlelight concerts in West Palm Beach To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card Discover the world’s finest distilled spirits and raise your glass at Elevate: The Premium Spirits Festival in Palm Beach Explore over 40 unique premium spirits including whiskies Enjoy gourmet bites curated to complement each spirit Live entertainment to elevate your tasting experience Silent auction featuring rare and exclusive items Cocktail-style tasting (not a seated dinner) Indulge in a luxurious celebration of the world’s finest distilled spirits at Elevate: The Premium Spirits Festival Experience over 40 premium spirits from around the globe each showcasing craftsmanship and unique flavors Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just starting to explore premium spirits this event offers the perfect opportunity to discover new favorites VIP ticket holders will enjoy early access for a more intimate tasting experience Enhance your experience with small bites crafted to complement each sip The evening will also feature live entertainment and a silent auction with rare items Elevate your palate and join us for an unforgettable night Loxahatchee River History Day is more than just an event; it’s a community celebration It’s an opportunity to connect with the past and enjoy a day out in the breathtaking surroundings of the Jupiter Inlet Some of the fun to look forward to includes: History Presentations: Insightful sessions on the area’s evolution and history Guided Lighthouse Tours: Discover stories behind the historic Jupiter Inlet Tindall House Demonstrations: Experience settler life through live reenactments Meet Local Historians: Interact with authors and history experts at vendor booths Living History Encounters: Engage with historical demonstrations and discussions 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 Candlelight Spring concerts bring the magic of a live Get your tickets now to discover the music of The Beatles at First Presbyterian Church of WPB bathed in a lush Join Community Partners of South Florida at Arcana Yoga Studio to Get YO(GA) Green On in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and the Get Your Green On campaign Yogi and studio owner Chrissie will be teaching a slow flow vinyasa class focusing on mindfulness which will not only help enhance physical flexibility and strength but also promote a sense of inner calm accessible to yogis of all experience levels and open to the community but space is limited a towel and wear your favorite shade of green 2025 - The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation concludes that the West Palm Beach Police Department complies with all 236 mandatory and non-mandatory professional standards for accreditation The Commission notes that the West Palm Beach Police Department has new leadership and “a renewed sense of accountability and professionalism.” The Commission describes the department's culture “as being distinctly improved from the previous visit” in March 2024 The Assessment Revision Report was conducted on April 2 The assessment began with an inspection of West Palm Beach Police Department patrol vehicles and each patrol unit was found to be in compliance with emergency equipment fully functional and neatly maintained Other conclusions from the assessment include: All West Palm Beach Police Department officers interviewed for the assessment possessed working flashlights and carried personal protective equipment (PPE) The West Palm Beach Police Department has demonstrated compliance with domestic violence reporting Each report inspected reflects that responding officers submitted documentation within 24 hours as required The West Palm Beach Police Department demonstrates “best practices and a strong adherence to professional standards.” The Commission accepted the department's action plan to correct procedures for submitting juvenile fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and noted that out-of-date first-aid kits and fire extinguishers were immediately removed and replaced with current supplies The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation recommends that the West Palm Beach Police Department retain its reaccredited status To contact the City of West Palm Beach, please dial (561) 822-1200 (TTY800-955-8771). For information about the City of West Palm Beach, please visit: https://www.wpb.org/home. Thanks to the influence of Henry Flagler, Palm Beach has over the decades carved for itself a reputation as the place to be during high society's winter season But one high-profile year-round resident has put the island in the center of the spotlight of local national and international news for a second time With his Nov. 5 win, President Donald Trump has brought the eyes of the world back to Palm Beach — with all of the traffic attention and visitors that recognition includes Here's a look at the 2024-2025 season in Palm Beach as Trump occupies the White House for a second term How often has Trump visited Palm Beach this season?Trump lovingly refers to Mar-a-Lago as his Winter White House — and this season he truly made the 17-acre historic property his home away from the White House in Washington kicked off a marathon stay by Trump at Mar-a-Lago 4 ahead of Election Day — his polling place is the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center where he and First Lady Melania Trump voted on Nov Trump returned to Palm Beach for 10 weekends spending all or part of 35 days at Mar-a-Lago announced that he ordered airstrikes in Somalia and declared new tariffs on items imported from Canada During his visits, Trump has traveled to both of his Palm Beach County golf courses — primarily Trump International Golf Club. He went to Trump National Golf Club in Jupiter the weekend of April 5-6 which is when that club had its senior championship Before Trump's inauguration, people close to him and town officials had said they expected the president to visit Mar-a-Lago more frequently than he did during his first term in office Mar-a-Lago is Trump's primary residence: He and the First Lady filed declaration of domicile forms in Palm Beach County in 2019 to officially mark their move from New York to Florida Accompanying Trump on several of his visits were billionaire Elon Musk and his son Musk has played a key role in the early months of Trump's second term as the tech titan led the budget-slashing team of the new Department of Government Efficiency further complicating an already challenging situation with traffic on the island when Trump and two other people were injured and another person was killed during an assassination attempt at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Secret Service directed the indefinite closure of South Ocean Boulevard next to Mar-a-Lago — essentially cutting the island in half by shutting down the road between the Southern Boulevard traffic circle and South County Road Mar-a-Lago and Florida Department of Transportation announced they reached an agreement to reopen South Ocean Boulevard when Trump is not home which kicked off a stay of more than two months Residents returning to Palm Beach for the season from September through November were met with a frustrating traffic quagmire that slowed down nearly everything on the island "It shouldn't take me an hour to get to Royal Palm Way," one South End resident told the Daily News in January "I feel disconnected from the rest of town Police and Fire-Rescue officials have said the implementation of new technology — advanced alerts new radios and traffic-signal controls — before and during the season helped to keep response times the same or lower than before the road closure Town officials were inundated with concerns about traffic and they have worked throughout the season to mitigate the effects of the road closure on a barrier island already trying to deal with the effects of growth Drivers seem to have adapted to the situation throughout the season the island could see more traffic into next season it’ll be an opportunity for us to refresh and remind everyone how to handle traffic in town and to look for even more creative solutions,” he said Kristina Webb is a reporter for Palm Beach Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at kwebb@pbdailynews.com. Subscribe today to support our journalism Though many regard apple pie as the quintessential 'all-American' food there is definitely an argument to be made for meatloaf in your youth you may have regarded this classic dish as something to be simply tolerated or maybe even avoided altogether ("Hey mom can I eat over at so-and-so's house for dinner?") dinner with family and simpler (better) times with some baby glazed carrots caramelizing alongside gravy simmering on the stove next to a heaping pot of freshly made mashed potatoes can be enough to make one believe that everything is going to be alright Here are a few local restaurants where you can get your meatloaf fix: This waterfront destination's take on the classic definitely takes it up a notch smoked gouda and applewood smoked bacon and is served over roasted garlic Yukon puree with truffle gravy for $37 Details: 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter. thejupitergrill.com Located under the 'Deluxe Platters' on the menu at Nick's this classic is made with ground beef and ground pork made-from-scratch brown gravy and is topped with fried onions It can also be enjoyed as an open face meatloaf sandwich with one side for $13.95 Details: 1900 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. nicks50diner.com This fast-casual destination has got you covered they are well-known for their perfectly-cooked rotisserie chicken it is tender and wonderful and comes with two sides for $13.99 Those side options include their horseradish smashers (mashed red skinned potatoes with a touch of horseradish) You can get it as a sandwich on their buttery Details: there are seven C.R. Chicks locations, all in Palm Beach County. crchicks.com This longtime destination along the 'Dixie Corridor' on South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach has incredible ambiance both inside and out Their impressive take on this all-American classic goes with bird over beast and features ground all-white meat turkey with caramelized onion & herbs Details: 3700 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. belleandmaxwells.com the iconic West Palm Beach restaurant knows a thing or two about comfort food They definitely know their meatloaf and this one is even named the recipe is from owner Rodney Mayo's friend Gino Howley's manager Jess Hill said it has a classic ketchup glaze comes with a side of homemade beef gravy and two sides Details: 4700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach. instagram.com/howleyswpb Meat Market’s proprietors avow that using the highest-quality meat is priority No including with the American-Style Kobe Meatloaf ($29) “It’s a house creation from our wood burning grill,” said marketing director Isabella Denaro buttermilk-accented mashed potatoes and more guests who favor reinvented throwback favorites can’t get enough of Meat Market’s meatloaf Details: 191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach. meatmarket.net/location/meat-market Remember when Swifty’s debuted at The Colony in 2019 a few were big headliners and continue as best-sellers today: among them It’s said to be made from a recipe by American couturier Bill Blass The dish ($47) is served with mashed potatoes and a vegetable Details: 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. thecolonypalmbeach.com/dining Skip trying to decide between the Prime rib with au jus or the finger-lickin’ baby-back ribs with slaw; go ahead and try the meatloaf Bricktop’s meatloaf ($42) is glazed with a tangy house sauce and served with creamy whipped potatoes It’s just the sort of dish one might want to enjoy after a nostalgia-nudging appetizer of Bricktop’s deviled eggs ($18) served with “millionaire’s” bacon Details: 375 S. County Road, Palm Beach. bricktops.com/palm-beach special correspondent to the Palm Beach Daily News 2025) - In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week the West Palm Beach Education Advisory Committee is partnering with local businesses to honor and support the dedicated educators who shape our community's future Teachers visiting West Palm Beach can look forward to a week filled with appreciation thanks to the collective efforts of the City and its local businesses participating local businesses will recognize the truly valuable contributions of educators and acknowledge their unwavering commitment to nurturing young minds These businesses will be offering special discounts and exclusive deals for teachers who show their school identification “By joining forces with local businesses we can collectively thank our teachers for shaping the future This is just one way we can express our immense appreciation for their commitment and dedication," said Mayor Keith A Eat N’ Cake Cupcakery and Café Select locations at CityPlace Shops & Restaurants (Visit Greet House to see the full list of participating tenets) The deals can be viewed on this teacher appreciation pdf(PDF, 119KB) and on our Teacher Appreciation page “Our teachers are fundamental in building the future is a heartfelt expression of our deep appreciation for their unwavering dedication and hard work in educating the next generation We salute both our teachers and businesses,” said City Commissioner Cathleen Ward Commission Liaison of the WPB Education Advisory Committee. For more information, please contact Commissioner Ward’s Office at (561) 822–1391 or the Committee at EAC@wpb.org. To contact the City of West Palm Beach, please dial (561) 822-1200 (TTY 800 955-8771). For information about the City of West Palm Beach, please visit: https://www.wpb.org/home have been brought to life for use as bright shops and more along North Railroad Avenue The buildings are part of the newly created Nora dining the largest planned redevelopment in the city's history since CityPlace Nora originally was set to open this spring but now a few retailers will open this summer with the project's overall grand opening set for the fall Nora: West Palm plans to recreate Wynwood vibe in northern section of city Nora was filled with construction workers racing to finish the $1 billion project which features renovated vintage buildings plus new buildings meant to complement the old ones Workers also were busy installing pavers along North Railroad Avenue restaurants in Nora to open in summer 2025Nora is north of the downtown and west of Dixie Highway It stretches from Seventh Street on the south end to Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard on the north a partner in the NDT Development group that is building Nora said during the April 29 tour that he was gratified to see the project taking shape as an authentic neighborhood district “We were very intentional,” Barr said as he stood on North Railroad Avenue “We wanted all the buildings to have character.” Nora District: Five things to know about West Palm Beach's newest neighborhood The little touches extend to the sidewalks a nod to the area's history with the nearby Florida East Coast Railway This summer, among the first restaurants to open will be Sunday Motor Co. Cafe an all-day cafe from New Jersey offering food and coffee in an auto-themed atmosphere Sunday Motor is an anchor at Nora's main southern entrance at Seventh and Railroad Avenue Other stores opening this summer are ZenHippo a mommy-and-me type center for parents and young children; The Spot Barbershop; and Solidcore By the fall, Nora will host its grand opening and throw open the doors to all the other retail tenants, many of them top restaurants and shops from the Northeast In 2018, a group of investors quietly began buying up old buildings in this once down-and-out neighborhood north of downtown The plan by NDT Development was to rehabilitate a couple of the structures into new restaurant spaces and Wheelock Street Capital to create the Nora District The newly created city sector encompasses 40 acres of which the Nora development group owns between 13 to 15 acres 156,000-square-foot retail section is the first phase Then come later phases, including a 201-room Nora hotel by Richard Born and Ira Drukier of BD Hotels along with acclaimed hotelier Sean MacPherson The Nora Hotel already is under construction and is set to open in the fall of 2026 The hotel will include a signature restaurant the famed New York City Parisian-style brasserie A private social club also will open at the hotel Nora’s developers recently submitted plans to the City of West Palm Beach for an 11-story 350-unit apartment complex along 10th Street at North Railroad Avenue Unlike CityPlace, which has transformed from a low-rise shopping center to a district filling with glamorous towers Nora captures the feel of a cozy city neighborhood The buildings are mostly one or two stories The restaurants will include many family-friendly options But Nora also has a hint of Disney World in it There are matching exterior lights and a neutral white black and gray theme for all the buildings such as a celadon green paint on bay doors Nora’s leasing team continues to sign up more retailers The latest batch of tenants includes Warby Parker the first West Palm Beach location of the popular eyeglass maker a perfumery owned by Estee Lauder; and a new jewelry concept by the family behind Kravit Jewelers of New York women's clothing retailer Pompanos Boutique is moving its store from Palm Beach to Nora … It's fun to be part of something new," said owner Paul DiGiovanni DiGiovanni said he wants Pompanos to be a part of the growth West Palm Beach which unlike Palm Beach is now a year-round city this whole neighborhood is going to be so jamming," said DiGiovanni who compared Nora's look to the neighborhoods of Tribeca or Chelsea in New York and the list of eateries ranges from family-friendly spots to fine dining Restaurants include Loco Taqueria & Oyster Bar from Boston and several New York-based eateries Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and a sports bar by the Garret Group Juliana's Pizza a peek into the pizzeria showed a coal-fired oven surrounded by warm red bricks Also coming: Del Mar Mediterranean Restaurant featuring seafood and influences from Greece The eatery is part of the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants Group of Columbus two fitness centers will open: Solidcore and Sweat440 West Palm Beach's Celis Juice Bar and Café will open next to the fitness facilities Nora features several stores catering to wellness and beauty offering facials and skin-care products; The Spot Barbershop; and IGK Salon Mint clothing and accessories also will open at Nora Scire said he has tried to find "the best of everything" for Nora to cater to the sophisticated clientele that has moved to Palm Beach County in recent years Palm Beach County workers who hate their morning commute might be surprised to learn they may have it better than many of their fellow residents The average Palm Beach County worker's commute has barely changed compared with the year before the COVID-19 pandemic began But some areas' commutes are much longer than others Census Bureau asks millions of Americans annually a slew of questions about themselves as part of its annual American Community Survey It also asks people how long their daily commute to work takes how they get to work and what time they leave home The Census Bureau has collected responses across Palm Beach County Residents countywide who do not work from home reported on average it took them just over 26½ minutes to undefined The margin of error in both surveys was about 36 seconds Palm Beach County in 2023 had 721,000 workers Most of them — 70% — drove alone to their jobs 15% of Palm Beach County workers did their jobs from home in 2023 But that work-from-home figure had declined slightly from 17% in 2021 as residents countywide got vaccinated against COVID-19 and businesses required employees to work in person more the increase in working from home has led to fewer drivers on the road — more than 572,000 in 2023 About 76% of workers say their households have at least two vehicles The largest number of workers in the county — 28% — leave for their jobs between 7 and 8 a.m About 24% of workers leave home for their jobs before 7 About 10% of residents work outside the county Read on to see how long residents in each part of the county said it takes for them to get to work Residents living in and near Palm Beach County's southernmost line are more likely than people in any other part of the county to work from home and have shorter morning commutes Average morning commute: About 21 minutes and 30 secondsEstimated number of workers: More than 63,000Percent of people working from home: 22%Percent of people commuting more than half an hour: 27%Percent of people leaving for work before 7 a.m.: 14%Percent of people leaving for work between 7 and 9 a.m.: 55%Percent of people leaving for work at 9 a.m or later: 31%Percent of people who drive alone to work: 67%Percent of people working outside Palm Beach County: 2%Riviera Beach: Palm Beach County's industrial heartHome to most of Palm Beach County's factories lumber yards and a Florida Power & Light Co Riviera Beach residents have some of the shortest commutes of anyone in the 561 area code The West Palm Beach areaWorkers living in and around the biggest city in Palm Beach County have shorter commutes than many other residents in the county despite traffic jams on big roads such as Okeechobee Boulevard or Dixie Highway Average morning commute: Just over 23 minutesEstimated number of workers: Nearly 82,000Percent of people working from home: 10%Percent of people commuting more than half an hour: 29%Percent of people leaving for work before 7 a.m.: 29%Percent of people leaving for work between 7 and 9 a.m.: 46%Percent of people leaving for work at 9 a.m or later: 26%Percent of people who drive alone to work: 71%Percent of people working outside Palm Beach County: 5%Jupiter and communities in its orbitMany residents working from home plus fewer overall workers compared with other urbanized parts of Palm Beach County means shorter commutes for residents living in and around Jupiter Here is what commutes are like in the rural towns of Belle Glade on the western border of Palm Beach County Average morning commute: About 25 minutesEstimated number of workers: More than 11,000Percent of people working from home: Less than 2%Percent of people commuting more than half an hour: 35%Percent of people leaving for work before 7 a.m.: 42%Percent of people leaving for work between 7 a.m and 9 a.m.: 42%Percent of people leaving for work at 9 a.m or later: 16.5%Percent of people who drive alone to work: 68%Percent of people working outside Palm Beach County: 8%Lantana to Delray Beach and communities westResidents in this stretch of Palm Beach County have commutes in line with county averages This part of Palm Beach County covers Lake Worth Beach Haverhill and communities between those cities Wellington and State Road 7Even as working from home has grown fast in the growing communities west of Florida's Turnpike Most businesses in this part of Palm Beach County operate close to State Road 7 Residents of the semi-rural Jupiter Farms community in the 33478 ZIP code west of Jupiter proper are less likely to report long commutes compared with Acreage residents on the other side of Beeline Highway Ibis residents have county's longest commutesWith few big employers in this semi-rural stretch of Palm Beach County residents of The Acreage and its neighboring country club community Average morning commute: Just under 39 minutesNumber of workers: More than 15,000Percent of people working from home: 14%Percent of people commuting more than half an hour: 70%Percent of people leaving for work before 7 a.m.: 36%Percent of people leaving for work between 7 and 9 a.m.: 41%Percent of people leaving for work at 9 a.m or later: 23%Percent of people who drive alone to work: 79%Percent of people working outside Palm Beach County: 8%Chris Persaud covers transportation in Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post President Donald Trump returns home to Florida today the same day hundreds of protests against him and Elon Musk take place There's one four miles down the road from his private club Less than a month after 1,300 "Hands off!" protests nationwide against Trump and Elon Musk including 45 in Trump's home state of Florida protesters are organizing "May Day 2025: National Day of Action" rallies against the pair Earlier this month, USA TODAY reported there were more than 1,000 protests across the country against Trump and Musk on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Over 40 of those were planned for Florida including some down the road from Trump's private club Many of these mass mobilization rallies have "May Day" plus the name of the city and state and "fight back!" in their titles They are happening on the weekend that Trump returns to his home also known as the Winter White House or Southern White House because of the amount of time spent here during his first and second term The "Hands off!" Trump-Musk rallies happened just after April 2, 2025, what Trump called “Liberation Day,” when he imposed sweeping tariffs affecting all U.S "May Day: National Day of Action 2025" is the title, filter and group behind the "mass mobilization" nationwide rallies and protests aimed at Trump and Musk SpaceX and Tesla CEO who is leading the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE for short Most of the May Day rallies take place from Thursday to Sunday Below is the YouTube livestream from the Palm Beach Post of the USA TODAY Network and one of Trump's hometown newspapers (the Palm Beach Daily News is the other) Florida: "May Day Strong: We are the Many" rally will be from 11 a.m at Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Click on the video below to watch a recap of the protest mezcal and more are absolutely wonderful (and probably getting you hungry) any day of the week where they might just taste that much better it's Cinco de Mayo and it's time to celebrate Whether you did or didn't know that the holiday commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the French during the Battle of Puebla in 1862 And there are multiple outlets across Palm Beach County ready willing and able to help you celebrate with drink and dining specials along with live music All specials and events are on May 5 unless otherwise noted For Cinco de Mayo this popular restaurant with locations in Jupiter and Royal Palm Beach will offer 'Papi Hour' from 11 a.m margaritas and beer along with select dishes at only $3.75 and $6.50 barbacoa and repollito tacos are only $3.75 Details: 1556 US 1, Jupiter; 1005 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach. papichulotacos.com the Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua race will be happening Revelers can witness these diminutive demons of speed redlining their legs as they seek first second and third place (in the money) finishes and win gift cards for their loving owners the first 25 Chihuahuas that sign up will receive a small mariachi sombrero Details: 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter; 409 Plaza Real, Boca Raton. calaverascantina.com Bodega will offer several drink specials from Friday May 5 for Cinco de Mayo including frozen margaritas for $5 draft Modelo and Mamitas Tequila Seltzers for $6 Devils Reserve and Dobel shots for $7 and Cazadores draft margaritas for $8 Details: 118 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach. bodegataqueria.com With Palm Beach County locations in West Palm Beach El Camino will once again celebrate the holiday at all three with live mariachi bands and DJs spinning 'salsa nation' favorites The West Palm Beach and Boca Raton locations will take things even further with expanded outdoor bars and much more Boca is planning on having two bars and West Palm Beach one "massive" bar Those outdoor bars will be serving signature handcrafted margaritas like their watermelon/jalapeno passionfruit and pineapple/coconut varieties along with Corona (including non-alcoholic Corona) Details: 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. galleywestpalmbeach.com For Cinco de Mayo this food truck turned fast-casual Mexican eatery will give you the chance to be a hero They will be offering their Party Platter Taco Boxes which include 30 tacos with a choice of any protein including birria Remember the movie "Footloose" and the song "I Need a Hero" this is your chance to show up at the fiesta with a Party Platter Taco Box and be that hero There are Talkin' Taco locations in Wellington and Boynton Beach Details: 10140 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington; 390 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach. talkintacos.net/wellington; talkintacos.net/talkinboynton With Palm Beach County locations in Lantana and Royal Palm Beach this fast casual outlet will get the fiesta started with multiple $5 deals Valid for dine-in only these include the Tijuana trio Details: 3201 S. Jog Road, Lake Worth; 280 S. SR 7, Royal Palm Beach. tijuanaflats.com Rocco's Tacos will celebrating in style with live DJs and more and will have extended hours that may even have the celebration flowing into seis de mayo Details: multiple locations in Palm Beach County and throughout the state. roccostacos.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.