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High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Decals Discontinued

6/30/2025

 
(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. – Palm Beach County Tax Collector, Anne M. Gannon advises the public that due to the Florida legislature passing SB 1662, repealing Section 316.0741, Florida Statute, effective July 1, 2025, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will no longer be issuing, renewing, or replacing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) decals.

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School Ready Days Initiative Set

6/30/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​DELRAY BEACH, FL (Monday, June 30, 2025) – The iTHINK Community Foundation is excited to announce its annual School Ready Days initiative, which aims to provide over 1,000 children in need with backpacks, school supplies, uniforms, and haircuts, ensuring they are fully prepared for the upcoming school year.


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Norton Hosts Emerging Artists

6/30/2025

 
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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Florida (June 30, 2025) — Five recipients of a new grant program designed to help emerging Palm Beach County-based artists will receive studio residencies at the Norton Museum of Art, in addition to other benefits.

The recipients of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Emerging Artist Prize are Hodaya Louis of Loxahatchee; Jamie Rodriguez of West Palm Beach; Laura Tanner of Boca Raton; Sitki Dogan of Lake Worth Beach; and Kelvin Small of Jupiter. 


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Registration Open for St. Jude Walk

6/30/2025

 
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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, FL– Registration is now open for the St. Jude Walk Palm Beach during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month! Presented by VoLo Foundation, the event begins at 7 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Waterfront Commons in Downtown West Palm Beach.
 


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Boca Helping Hands Purchasing Canned Goods

6/30/2025

 
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(Press Releases) Boca Raton, FL (June 30, 2025) – Boca Helping Hands, which provides food, medical, and financial assistance to help individuals and families improve their quality of life and build financial stability, will receive a truck load of canned goods on Monday, June 30 to fill the empty shelves at the organization’s warehouse, located at 1500 N.W. 1st Court, Boca Raton.
 
Nonprofits like Boca Helping Hands face shortages in the summer as volunteers and donors leave.


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5th Annual Bill Bone 5K Set

6/30/2025

 
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(Press Release) Who: A lifelong Floridian, Bill Bone of Bill Bone Law Group, is delighted to produce the Bill Bone 5K Race and help sponsor this year’s 4th on Flagler Celebration. Bill Bone considers it a privilege to practice law and support all aspects of civic life in the same city and county where he was born and raised. He is a Civil Trial Lawyer with over 25 years of skill and Florida Bar Board Certified expertise handling honest injury claims against insurance companies. This Race is also supported by the City of West Palm Beach, the Downtown Development Authority, and Duffy's Sports Grill.


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July Events at Wellington Mall

6/27/2025

 
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(Press Release) WELLINGTON, FL – The Mall at Wellington Green invites the local community to enjoy a vibrant lineup of family-friendly events this July. From heart-pumping Puppy Pilates and murder mystery dinners to Superhero-themed parties and nostalgic Ice Age & Ice Cream socials, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 


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'Bowl for Kids' Sake' Raises Awareness

6/27/2025

 
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(Press Release) West Palm Beach, Fla. (Friday, June 26, 2025)—Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held their annual bowling fundraiser, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, on Friday, June 6, at Greenacres Bowl in West Palm Beach.

The not-for-profit brought the community together to raise awareness and donations while having fun. With offices in Palm Beach and Marin counties, this Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter meets the community's needs by providing one-to-one mentoring and empowering every kid to graduate with a plan for their future.


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Celebrate the 4th at Hilton WPB

6/26/2025

 
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(Press Release) ​Light up the holiday weekend with fun, family entertainment including lawn games and bobbing around in unicorn pool floats followed by après swim snacks and cocktails. Stop by Poolside Sessions on Saturday, July 5, from 12-4pm, for luxurious lounging, plein air gastronomy, and dancing to vacation-mode beats by DJ Christie Hernz.
 
Poolside Sessions passes are available for purchase at ResortPass. The 4th of July menu is available July 4 through July 6. La Playa hours are 11am-6pm (Bar) and 11:30am-5pm (Lunch).
 
Hilton West Palm Beach is located at 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL. For more information, call (561) 231-6000 or visit hiltonwestpalmbeach.com. 

Enjoy the Fireworks at Elisabetta's

6/25/2025

 
PictureTricolore and Pear Salad (Elisabetta's)
(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH AND DELRAY BEACH, FL, June 25, 2025 –This July 4th Elisabetta’s Ristorante, Bar and Pizzeria is the perfect place to enjoy fireworks.
 
Elisabetta’s is led by Big Time Restaurant Group’s Corporate Culinary Director Lisabet Summa.  


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      • Road Trip! - Mogollon Rim
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      • Road Trip! - Jerome, Arizona
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      • Road Trip! - Palm Springs Celebrity Tour
      • Road Trip! - Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
      • Road Trip! - Festival in Palm Springs
      • Road Trip! - Willcox, Arizona and Apple Annie's Orchard
      • Road Trip! Willcox Wineries
      • Road Trip! Chiricahua National Monument
      • Road Trip! Tombstone, Arizona
      • Tombstone, Part Two
      • Road Trip! - Epilogue
    • Traveling With Joe >
      • Beartooth Highway
      • North Cascades National Park
      • A Visit to the Philippines
      • Grand Canyon National Park
      • Glacier National Park
      • Yellowstone National Park
      • Hiking in Bear Country
      • Crater Lake National Park
      • Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
      • The Kerrville Folk Festival
      • Building Hope in the Rio Grande Valley
      • Yellowstone Camping Tales
    • Unknown Yellowstone >
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Heart Lake
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Summit Lake
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Shoshone Lake
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Grizzly Lake
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Riddle Lake
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Pelican Cone
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Mt. Washburn
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Specimen Ridge
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Avalanche Peak
      • Unknown Yellowstone - Divide Creek
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