BCC Briefs for July 8

Board of County Commissioners

At the July 8 the Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board took the following action. 

Sixth Annual Mind Your Business Youth Entrepreneurship Forum

Equal Business Opportunity

The PBC Office of Equal Business Opportunity is proud to announce the sixth annual Mind Your Business Youth Entrepreneurship Forum, taking place on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Countywide Community Revitalization Team To Hold Public Meeting July 15

Community Revitalization

The Office of Community Revitalization cordially invites you to attend the Countywide Community Revitalization Team meeting on Tuesday, July 15, at 10 a.m.

Groundbreaking Held for PBC Building Division Facility at Vista Center

Planning, Zoning & Building

On June 23, the PBC Board of County Commissioners, county staff and stakeholders gathered to officially break ground on a highly anticipated new facility at Vista Center.

Annual Water Quality Report Available Online

Water Utilities

PBCWUD's recently published annual Consumer Confidence Report, also known as the Water Quality Report, is available to utility customers both online and linked through utility customers' bills.

PBC Public Safety Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for Hurricane Season

Public Safety

Pet owners need to be prepared for hurricane season, and the PBC Public Safety Department Animal Care and Control Division is here to help.

PBC Attends the National Conference on Ending Homelessness

Twenty-one dedicated people from PBC, all focused on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, traveled to Washington D.C., for the 2025 National Conference on Ending Homelessness. 

National HIV Testing Day Brought Support & Help to the Community

June 27 was National HIV Testing Day. The PBC Community Services Department collaborated with the Florida Department of Health to host a free outreach event in Bryant Park in downtown Lake Worth Beach.

Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Mobile Museums of Tolerance Partners with PBC Library System to Combat Hate & Foster Tolerance

The Simon Wiesenthal Center's Mobile Museums of Tolerance is partnering with the PBC Library System to provide free interactive anti-hate education throughout the county.

PBC Library System Honored with Prestigious Florida Library Association Award

The PBC Library System has been recognized by the Florida Library Association with a prestigious award for its outstanding work in promoting inclusivity and accessibility through the Disability and Neurodiversity Resource Expo.

PBC Department of Housing & Economic Development Mortgage & Notice of Funding Availability

The PBC Department of Housing and Economic Development announces the availability of $3,000,000 in the HOME Investment Partnership First-Time Homebuyer Program.

Heirs' Property Family Wealth Protection Project

PBC and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta are pleased to announce the 2025-26 Heirs' Property Family Wealth Protection Fund project.

Celebrate National Park & Recreation Month in July with PBC Golf

​July is National Park and Recreation Month, a nationwide celebration since 1985 that honors the vital role parks and recreation play in building strong, vibrant, resilient communities.

Arts4All Florida – PBC Celebrates the Arts

Arts4All Florida – PBC will host its annual Celebration of the Arts on Thursday, July 31, from 7-9 p.m., at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex in John Prince Park, Lake Worth. Admission is free.

PBC Parks & Recreation Wins 2025 NACPRO Marketing Award

​The PBC Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded the 2025 Marketing Award by the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials for its outstanding Park Prescriptions Initiative.

Happenings in Amphitheaters

Summer is in full swing with unforgettable events at the amphitheaters.

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.

Mounts Announces Free Summer Admission for Kids

Mounts Botanical Garden invites nature-curious youngsters and families to immerse themselves in a world of wonder with various engaging and fun “green" experiences this summer that inspire learning, creativity and a deep appreciation for the environment.