Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Back-to-School Season! | | |
As a new school year begins, everyone at the City of Indian Harbour Beach wishes students, teachers, school staff, and families a safe, successful, and exciting year ahead!
With school back in session, residents can expect increased traffic during the morning and afternoon hours as students travel to and from school. Please help keep our community safe by slowing down in school zones, watching for children at crosswalks and bus stops, and allowing a little extra time for your commute.
Here's to a great school year and a safe journey for everyone. Welcome back!
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City Hall Baffle Box
This week, crews poured asphalt in the City Hall overflow parking lot, marking one of the final steps in the cleanup and restoration phase of the baffle box project.
With the parking lot restoration nearly complete, the project is entering its final stages.
The new stormwater baffle box will help improve water quality by capturing debris, sediment, and pollutants before they enter the City's stormwater system and the Indian River Lagoon.
Thank you for your patience throughout construction as we complete this important infrastructure improvement for our community.
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What Is a Baffle Box?
A baffle box is an underground stormwater treatment structure designed to improve water quality before stormwater enters nearby waterways, including the Indian River Lagoon.
How it works:
- Captures trash, leaves, and other floating debris carried by stormwater.
- Traps sediment, sand, and grit before they enter the stormwater system.
- Helps reduce pollutants that can negatively impact water quality.
- Slows the flow of stormwater, allowing heavier materials to settle out.
- Improves the quality of stormwater discharged into local waterways.
- Supports the City's ongoing efforts to protect the Indian River Lagoon and the surrounding environment.
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The Indian Harbour Beach Police Department remained busy this week, responding to 466 calls for service while continuing to keep our community safe.
This Week by the Numbers:
- 466 calls for service
- 45 traffic enforcement details
- 94 traffic stops
- 18 medical-related calls
- 1 traffic crash
- 1 DUI arrest
As students return to school, we also welcome back the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department's Crossing Guards. After completing their annual training, they are ready for another successful school year, helping students safely travel to and from school.
Our Crossing Guards are an important part of our team, and we appreciate their dedication to the safety of our community. If you see Lisa, Paula, Paul, Pam, or Carla around town, be sure to say hello and thank them for the important work they do each day!
| | If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department at 321-773-3030 or email Chief Butler at dbutler@indianharbourbeach.gov. | | | | |
The City of Indian Harbour Beach recently received a $5,000 Matching Training Incentive Program grant from the Preferred Governmental Insurance Trust (PGIT). The grant was presented to City Manager Coffey, ICMA-CM, and Fire Chief Lewis in recognition of the City's continued commitment to employee training and professional development.
PGIT's Matching Training Incentive Program helps member governments offset the cost of training that enhances workplace safety, reduces risk, and supports professional growth. By investing in continuing education and specialized training, the City continues to strengthen its workforce and enhance the quality of services provided to our community.
| | | Mark Your Calendar for a 9/11 Remembrance Service | | |
Join the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department and Indian Harbour Beach Police Department for a special service commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
This meaningful evening will honor the lives lost, recognize the courage of first responders, and provide an opportunity for our community to come together in reflection and remembrance.
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🗓️ Friday, September 11, 2026
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Center
1233 Yacht Club Blvd., Indian Harbour Beach
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Following the brief remembrance service, attendees are invited to participate in a procession to the Indian Harbour Beach Fire Department. Once at the Fire Department, there will be an informal opportunity for fellowship and reflection with no formal program.
All are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate as we come together to honor the memory of those we lost and the heroes who answered the call.
| | Building Department Updates | | |
The Building Department continued to support safe, efficient, and responsible development throughout the community by reviewing permit applications and conducting inspections, helping projects move forward while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
This Week by the Numbers:
- New Permit Applications Processed: 16
- Building Inspections Completed: 36
- Fire Inspections Completed: 5
| | *Please note there was an error in last week's Harbour Happenings. The Tree Preservation Board meeting was incorrectly listed as taking place on August 15. The correct meeting date is August 19. | |
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