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July 17, 2025

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This Edition: Mount Botanical Garden is calling for vendors to fill the open spots at its Summer Plant Sale in September. Family fun on a budget still exists! Plan some things to do with the kids before the new school year starts. Your PBC library card is a freebie with loads of freebies. Don't miss what's happening in Palm Beach County, visit PBC.gov.



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News & Events

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Intersection Closure at Northlake Boulevard & Beeline Highway for Railroad Replacement Begins Aug. 1

Engineering & Public Works


Starting at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Beeline Highway will be closed continuously through Sunday, Aug. 10.

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Local Residents Encouraged to Take Staycations Before School Starts

The Palm Beaches


As a part of its #LoveThePalmBeaches initiative, Discover The Palm Beaches is encouraging county residents to consider local staycations during the planned construction on Northlake Boulevard at the CSX railway.

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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.

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.

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PBC Attends the National Conference on Ending Homelessness

Community Services


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. 

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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.

Planning, Zoning & Building

Interim County Building Official Announced

Deputy Building Official John Field has assumed the role of Interim Building Official effective Friday, July 11, at 5 p.m., replacing Doug Wise, who retired.

Public Kickoff Meeting to Launch PBC Transportation Master Plan

PBC is launching the development of its first Countywide Transportation Master Plan, a visionary, multijurisdictional roadmap for a safer, more connected multimodal transportation system that serves all residents, businesses and visitors.

Library System

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.

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.

Housing & Economic Development

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.

Parks & Recreation

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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.

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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.

July 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.

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.


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