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Aug. 7, 2025

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This Edition: August is in full swing, and this can be the beginning of the busiest part of hurricane season. Remember to have a kit ready, make a plan, pay attention to the weather alerts and download the PBC DART app. You may have left some unclaimed money behind, anywhere from a few dollars to thousands. Morikami Museum and Japanese Garden is preparing for Obon Weekend, including Taiko drum performances. Don't miss what's happening in Palm Beach County, visit PBC.gov.



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Featured

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News & Events

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Traffic Avisory

Water Utilities


All Lanes Open on US-441/State Road 7, North of S. Central Park Boulevard near Boca Woods Lane in Boca Raton.

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New Planning Zoning & Building Service Reference Guide

Planning, Zoning & Building


Check out the new Planning Zoning & Building Service Reference Guide. It's a comprehensive list of services and contact information.

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PBC Earns 36 Awards from Three National Organizations

Public Affairs


PBC has been recognized with 28 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties for its innovative and effective government programs that improve services for residents in addition to awards from other national organizations.

PBC Launches Inaugural Housing Leadership Academy to Build Capacity for Innovative Housing Solutions

The PBC Community Services Department is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural Housing Leadership Academy, a dynamic, nine-month program designed to strengthen local leadership and build capacity among professionals working to address housing and homelessness in PBC, with the goal of creating lasting impact across the county.

Engineering & Public Works

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PBC Partners Work to Ease Traffic Congestion During CSX Closure at Northlake Boulevard and Beeline Highway

As we enter day four of the intersection closure at Northlake Boulevard and Beeline Highway, partnering agencies within the County are continuing to address drivers' issues as they unfold.

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Traffic Shift at Seminole Pratt Whitney Road & Northlake Boulevard Intersection

As part of the ongoing widening project along Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake Boulevard, a traffic shift and temporary intersection configuration at Seminole Pratt Whitney Road and Northlake Boulevard started Tuesday, July 29.

Public Safety

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PBC Animal Care & Control Joins NBCU Local’s Annual ‘Clear The Shelters’ Pet Adoption & Donation Campaign

PBC Public Safety Department Animal Care and Control Division has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign scheduled for Aug. 1 to 31.

Safe Religious Spaces: Lunch & Panel Discussion

August is Clergy Sexual Abuse Awareness Month. Let's talk about it. All are welcome to attend on Wednesday, Aug. 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Wood Hall in West Palm Beach.

Library System

Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & The PBC Library System Partner to Provide STEAM Programming for Children

The Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and the PBC Library System are thrilled to announce a new partnership delivering signature early childhood programming directly to communities throughout Palm Beach County.

Award-Winning, Educational Films & TV Shows Available at No Cost

As the cost of entertainment climbs, people are discovering one of the best resources for streaming exciting video content that their county library is. Residents can access over 33,000 popular, entertaining, fun and educational films and TV shows at no cost and without ads, all courtesy of the PBC Library System’s newest service, Kanopy.

Parks & Recreation

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PBC Parks & Recreation Department Recognized Nationally

The PBC Parks and Recreation Department has received the 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its Unsheltered Population Resource Education Program.

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Adult Open Gym Programs at Westgate Park and Recreation Center

Westgate Park and Recreation Center is excited to announce the availability of adult open gym volleyball and basketball programming in their fully air-conditioned gymnasium.

August 2025 Happenings at Nature Centers

Okeeheelee Nature Center Program Guide

Green Cay Nature Center Program Guide

Riverbend Park Program Guide

Daggerwing Program Guide

Cooperative Extension

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Orchid Symposium 2025

Mounts Botanical Garden and The Orchid Society of the Palm Beaches will co-present a daylong Orchid Symposium on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the garden located at 531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach.

Mounts Announces Summer Orchid Series

Mounts Botanical Garden invites orchid lovers and plant enthusiasts of all levels to cultivate their knowledge and passion this summer during its Orchid Quartet Series.


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