Carolyn DiPaolo

I am a co-founder, writer and editor for Stet News. I am also a former senior editor at The Palm Beach Post. For 20 years, I oversaw some of the most consequential stories published by the paper, including the “Corruption County” reporting project that led to multiple arrests of elected officials. I am a member of the Leadership Palm Beach County Class of 2013. I live in West Palm Beach with my husband, Bill DiPaolo.

How Stephen Ross wants to reshape West Palm Beach

May 1, 2024
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Offices, schools and a club for affluent newcomers. Fortune magazine just published a look at Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross’ ambitions to make West Palm Beach a model city for the country. Why it’s important: The article, reported with Bloomberg, pulls together…

Culture is calling

April 30, 2024
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Mosaic, a monthlong celebration of Palm Beach County art, performances and ideas, begins Wednesday. Why it’s important: As the tourist season winds down, local attractions are offering deals to draw visitors. Deals through May 31 include: Of note: Check before you go. Some deals must be…
People meeting in April about the future of West Palm Beach's waterfront.

Elephant in the room: a marina

April 15, 2024
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West Palm Beach’s community meetings on the waterfront continue this week. About 30 people participated in the first of three community meetings about West Palm Beach’s downtown waterfront, and most showed up to oppose putting a marina there. Why it’s important: “Your…

MacKenzie Scott ‘Takes Stock’ in PBC kids

April 1, 2024
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The Amazon billionaire selected the nonprofit in her latest round of mega-giving. Amazon co-founder MacKenzie Scott’s famed generosity has found the Palm Beach County affiliate of Take Stock in Children. Why it’s important: Scott announced last month she would give the nonprofit…
Artist Milena Arango of West Palm Beach is reaching her audience with a creative take on a medium that was once her grandmother’s. (Photo: Courtesy of the artist.)

Yarn bombing in Lake Worth Beach

September 26, 2023
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Wielding crochet needles, artist Milena Arango created the public installation ‘Soul Talks with Palms’ A riot of joy has taken residence on a busy street in downtown Lake Worth Beach. What’s happening: Artist Milena Arango created the public installation “Soul Talks with…
Steve Steckroth trivia

The mind behind Think and Drink Trivia

August 1, 2023
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The friendly Think and Drink Trivia game at your neighborhood bar is run by a self-effacing former special education teacher who describes himself as really bad at trivia. What’s happening: Steve Steckroth, 39, launched the business in 2008 in Palm Beach County.…
Computer stations at Canyon Branch Library in west Boynton Beach.

With a library card, you can rule the world

June 27, 2023
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Stream movies and music, read the news, learn a language with the Palm Beach County Public Library. Last week, we were charmed by our library’s offerings beyond books. This week, we are blown away by the digital doors you can open with…
Maurice Costigan from O'Shea's

Outrage over the 500 block of Clematis

April 18, 2023
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More than 30 people urged the mayor to reconsider his decision to reopen it to auto traffic on weekends. Dozens of people filed into the West Palm Beach City Commission chambers Monday to protest Mayor Keith James’ decision to end the permits…

3 favorite birding spots in Palm Beach County

March 28, 2023
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Spring is a prime time to see them nesting and migrating. Celebrate the circle of life without driving two hours to Everglades National Park. Here are three of our favorite Palm Beach County birding spots: 1. Pelican Lake: The 12-acre pond in…

An ode to the Florida Rambler

March 21, 2023
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The site is filled with quality information about the wild and natural part of our home state.  Mild temperatures, longer days and blue skies mean it’s spring break in Palm Beach County and the peak time for us to wander the peninsula.…

Honoring Black women pioneers in law

March 9, 2023
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The Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association is embracing a high profile in its third year. February was a busy month for the Palm Beach County Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association. The women toasted a new exhibition at the county’s history museum.…
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