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PalmCast #15: Get that Degree

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

Thinking about your future?  In this long-awaited episode of PalmCast, we talk with a local expert about what options are available to people wanting to get a college degree.

 
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PalmCast #14: WPB Golf Course Restoration Underway

Monday, May 18th, 2009

In this edition of PalmCast, we talk to former PGA Tour player Mark McCumber about the restoration of the WPB Golf Course.  His firm, McCumber Golf, is supervising a $3 million renovation project at the course being paid for entirely by money generated by the course.  Hear about the plans for the new layout and what to expect when the course reopens later this year.

 
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PalmCast #13: Sustainability’s Next Steps

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

In this special edition of PalmCast, the City of West Palm Beach’s award-winning podcast, we recap the recent Sustainability Summit.  We’ll talk about what we learned this year, how we’re putting that information to good use and the next steps for the Office of Sustainability.  Also, find out how you can get involved in the City’s “green” movement!

 
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PalmCast #12: Rethinking Paradise

Monday, February 9th, 2009

In this edition of PalmCast, we fill you in on the upcoming Sunstainability Summit, hosted by the City of West Palm Beach.  Learn how you can help the City develop a “greenprint” for the future at this great FREE event!

 
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PalmCast #11: City Helping Homeless

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

In this episode, we discuss an innovative City of West Palm Beach program that has reunited more than 600 homeless people and families with relatives, giving them a fresh start.

 
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PalmCast #10: Popular Park Gets Major Improvement

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

In this edition of PalmCast (we used to be called CityCast, but had to change the name after someone threatened to sue us!) we find out more about a new updgrade to one of the City’s most popular parks.  This new improvement will also be a big boost for some major West Palm Beach attractions!  Plus, stay tuned at the end of the podcast for a special PalmCast update!

 
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PalmCast #9: Spend Saturday Morning at the WPB GreenMarket

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

In this edition of PalmCast, we explore the West Palm Beach GreenMarket!  Every Saturday from now until April 18, downtown West Palm Beach comes alive with great local vendors at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, a free, traditional-style farmer’s market.  Marketgoers can browse through an abundant selection of items from all of their favorite local vendors including farm fresh fruits and vegetables, including a certified organic produce vendor; fresh baked breads and pastries; fresh seafood, poultry and meats; domestic and imported cheeses; homemade sauces, spreads and salsas; fresh cut flowers, tropical plants, native trees and herbs; assorted gourmet coffee, teas and cider; and prepared specialty foods. In addition to shopping at their favorite local vendors, guests can also eat breakfast or lunch at the GreenMarket Café, enjoy live music and say hello to their neighbors.

 
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PalmCast #8: Do You Need a Flu Shot?

Friday, September 12th, 2008

Flu season is right around the corner!  In this edition of PalmCast, we learn who should get a flu shot, what the benefits are, and where you can get one AT NO COST.

 
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PalmCast #7: Help Prevent Flooding this Hurricane Season

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Did you know that just one garbage bag full of leaves is enough to clog a storm drain and create flooding problems?  The City’s Director of Public Works goes over what you need to know when it comes to keeping the streets clear of debris during hurricane season.

 
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PalmCast #6: Does the government owe you money?

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

There are thousands of people in WPB who are owed hundreds of dollars each by the Federal government, and all they have to do to collect is fill out a form!  Are you one of them?  We hear from Lela Jordan, Director of the City’s Vickers House, on a new program to get the word out about the money and help people collect it.

 
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