Wall Street Journal Article | "Can This Developer Make West Palm Beach Into the Hottest City in America?"
Photograph by Saul Martinez for WSJ
"When Mayor Keith James first met billionaire real-estate developer Stephen Ross at the 2019 groundbreaking for a high-end apartment building, Ross wasn’t shy
about his lavish ambitions for this once overshadowed South Florida town."
Read the full article here.
Source: Wall Street Journal
WPB-TV
Have you heard the news? Tennis and pickleball players will be glad to know that the newly renovated Howard Park Tennis Center is open after extensive renovation! Those who've already played on the upgraded courts say it was well worth the wait.
If you've always wanted to peek inside one of West Palm Beach's beautiful historic homes and see the work of some of the country's most talented interior designers, now is the perfect time. The Kips Bay Decorator Show House — benefitting the Boys & Girls Club — is officially open for visitors.
Small, Minority & Women-Owned Business Programs
Register Now for the Bond Readiness & Technical Assistance Program — There’s Still Time!
The Bond Readiness and Technical Assistance Program prepares emerging, minority, and women-owned businesses to establish or expand their bonding and lending capacity — providing targeted education, hands-on training, and one-on-one technical support designed to eliminate the barriers to bonding.
This five-week program will be held on successive Wednesday evenings, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., beginning Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Graduation will be on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Date: March 5, 2025 – April 2, 2025 | Location: Echelon Executive Suites; 1710 E. Tiffany Drive, West Palm Beach
Learn more and register now! BondReadinessProgram.com
Upcoming Events Downtown
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Tonight: Black Art Matters
Experience the LAST Black Art Matters event for this year on Thursday, February 27, at CityZen Garden! The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with a dynamic West African/Caribbean dance performance by Afrique Ngozi Dance & Drum, one of Palm Beach County’s most influential artists. FREE to attend! Learn more here.
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DowntownWPB Coffee Fest
Celebrate local coffee culture with tastings, live music, and art. Join fellow coffee enthusiasts on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Coutyard at City Hall for the DowntownWPB Coffee Fest! Discover unique flavors from local coffee shops and bakeries, connect with passionate business owners, and indulge in delightful treats. Enjoy live music and a vibrant community atmosphere—all for free! Come together for a day of fun, connection, and celebration on Employee Appreciation Day. Learn more here!
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Community Garden Day | Schedule
City of WPB and Florida A & M University (FAMU) Partnership
The City of West Palm Beach and Florida A & M University have established a partnership through the Cooperative Extension Program to provide educational programs and activities to City of West Palm Beach residents, including Community Gardening Days in Coleman Park and Pleasant City. Learn more here!
For more information, please contact Tavia Gordon, Urban Extension Agent at (561) 804-4979 or Tavia.Gordon@FAMU.edu / TGordon@wpb.org.
Tonight: Pleasant City Community Meeting
Join the City of West Palm Beach and the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m. for the quarterly Pleasant City Community Meeting AND the Currie Park Placemaking Plan Outreach Meeting!
The CRA will provide updates on projects while representatives from City Departments share updates regarding community concerns, including safety. Help shape the future of Currie Park's programming and events — and the Currie Park Cafe design and function.
The meeting will be held at Pleasant City Community Center located at 501 21st St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. We hope to see you there!
Learn more here.
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