 
Get ready for the launch of our new and improved website on Thursday, August 15.
The City’s redesigned site has faster navigation, a sleek mobile-responsive design, improved search capabilities and functionality — and a whole new look! The redesigned site will transform the user experience, ensuring streamlined access to information with minimal effort. We can’t wait for you to explore the new site.
As the Mayor of West Palm Beach, I'm pleased to officially share this exciting news with you. Those navigating the City's online services should be able to find what they need with confidence and ease, and that’s exactly what our new site offers.
Stay tuned for updates!
Watch WPB-TV's New Segment: "Surviving the Season"
It is imperative to be fully prepared for the possibility of a storm throughout the hurricane season, which ends on Nov. 30, 2024. Watch the City's new hurricane special Surviving the Season that's full of important information regarding preparation and what to do in the face of a storm.
Additional Hurricane Prep Materials
- Check out the City's Hurricane Readiness Guide here.
- Watch the WPB-TV segment: Hurricane Prep Outside Your Home.
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Calling all Palm Beach County Artists— Apply by Monday!
Professional Palm Beach County artists are invited to submit their work for the opportunity to take their art beyond the studio and into the public realm. The ArtLife Committee will select five (5) local artists to create new site-specific and theme-based temporary public artworks. The Commons: 5 Artists 5 Spaces application is a two-step process with the first deadline on Monday, August 5, 2024. Learn more here.
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August is National Black Business Month
Save The Date — Small Business Town Hall 2024!
Join us for the 2024 Small Business Town Hall at Palm Beach Atlantic University's Weyenberg Center on August 22, 2024! Hosted by Mayor Keith A. James and SBA Regional Administrator Allen Thomas, this event is designed for West Palm Beach small business owners and those seeking to collaborate with the City and SBA. Our interactive fireside chat and Q&A session will cover current challenges and legislative initiatives affecting small businesses, and it will explore trends and business opportunities in West Palm Beach.
Admission is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided. Registration ends on August 19, 2024. Space is limited. Reserve your spot here!
Connect with us!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates, and share this newsletter with your network to spread the word. We look forward to welcoming you to Palm Beach Atlantic University for a day of learning, networking, and advancing small business opportunities in our community.
Pleasant City Community Meeting
Please join the City of West Palm Beach and Community Redevelopment Agency on Thursday, August 29, at 6 p.m. for the quarterly Pleasant City Community Meeting. The CRA will provide a presentation on the project updates for the Pleasant City community. The meeting will be held in the Pleasant City Community Center. We hope to see you there!
Learn more here.
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Some West Palm Beach students are finding new ways to express themselves through photography, and it's all thanks to a program called 100 Cameras. Mayor Keith James attended the graduation to say a few words and to see some of their photography.
Young Local Athletes Dream of Going to the Olympics
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With the Paris Olympics underway, many young local athletes are harboring their own dreams of making Team USA one day.
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The Esperanza Community Center, which offers programs and services to low-income residents and those in need, especially in the Northwood Village community, has opened a new, more spacious headquarters.
Sustainability & Climate Initiatives
Help Keep West Palm Beach Beautiful! This City program has three main goals:
🌴 Beautification
🌴 End Littering
🌴 Reduce Waste
Help Keep our City beautiful and clean by Reporting Illegal Dumping. By reporting what you see, you may be eligible for a REWARD up to $500! Learn more here!
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Youth Climate Action Fund
For those who submitted their applications — well done!
The YCAF Selection Committee will review applications and select the winning applicants in early August 2024 with funds being distributed to awardees in August/September 2024.
Find more details here. If you have questions, please email YouthClimateAction@wpb.org.
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Save money and do your part to help save the planet! The City of West Palm Beach and the University of Florida IFAS Extension are teaming up to host the Climate Smart Floridians Program, providing residents with research-based information about local climate change.
Attend this FREE program and receive FREE conservation resources!
Available to City residents, businesses, and students. Registration is required. Limited class size. Attend one of the remaining two sessions!
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