Second convention center hotel a deal, but wait
Plan to build 18-story edifice enriching the county by billions is approved, but residents sue.…
More development OK’d with Pulte’s plan for Juno Christmas tree lot
Pulte gets initial approval for 40 townhome units, far less than what could have been built under existing zoning, council members say.…
The blitz that crushed Dickinson golf plan
Leaked document short-circuited state effort to revise long-dead plans for golf courses in the 10,000-acre state park in southern Martin County.…
Fighting climate change? City offers safe, green passage
West Palm Beach cuts ribbon on $2.5 million path from Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard to downtown along Clear Lake.…
Palm Beach County favors Vanderbilt land gift for $520 million campus
University pledges collaboration, $1 billion investment…
West Palm expects windfall from downtown kiosks
City commissioners approved a plan to install up to 20 of them…
Stair tear-down begins at CityPlace
City clears developer to demolish stairs, dealing blow to preservationists who argued the grand stairway to be an integral part of the 1926 building.…
Berkeley Landing lands affordable units on Broadway
New $39 million Riviera Beach apartment complex fully occupied at ribbon-cutting.…
Mayor’s investigation takes aim at Riviera Beach city manager
Mayor Ronnie Felder's report describes cliques of employees 'in the sandbox' or out.…
Builder sinks cash into second Alba tower site
Developer paying $1.5 million each for low-rise condos that sold for about $200,000 a few years earlier; neighbor stands to cash in.…
How we are growing
Five interesting things we found in the U.S. Census 2023 population estimate released in the spring: 🕰️ Flashback: As Stet News reported in March, Palm Beach County’s population slipped to No. 4 in Florida behind Miami-Dade, Broward and Hillsborough counties. ➡️ What we’re watching: Riviera Beach. The coastal city…
Palm Beach County property values sizzle
The data will be used to determine local government budgets and how much landowners will pay in property taxes. The taxable value of property in Palm Beach County grew by 10 percent last year, a slowdown from last year’s 14 percent rise but the…
CityPlace shuffle
One of the most prominent and long-lasting restaurants in CityPlace, The Cheesecake Factory, is preparing to leave. Yes, but: It isn’t going far. Why it’s important: The California-based chain expects to do what several other large restaurant brands have tried but failed to do: Make…
How big is big enough?
Palm Beach International Airport is facing increasing demand and considering the addition of parallel runways. The proposal has raised concerns about the airport's impact on neighboring communities and the potential for delays. Airport officials emphasize the need to accommodate growth and prevent…
Stairway to nothing
CityPlace plan calls for demolishing staircase at The Harriet; critics say it will destroy 1926 structure's historic integrity.…
‘Would you want this in your backyard?’
Residents deliver frosty response to $40 million Palm Beach Gardens ice rink proposal.…
How Stephen Ross wants to reshape West Palm Beach
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…
5 things to know before you take Tri-Rail to downtown Miami
I couldn’t resist hopping aboard Tri-Rail on Day 1 of its service to downtown Miami. From West Palm Beach, my Saturday morning ride took about two hours and five minutes each way. What I learned: What to do once you get there. Pair a cheap ride…
Wetlands in peril: County in bidding war for Pal-Mar preserves
Private ownership, dispute over value jeopardizes county’s ability to salvage untouched properties on Martin County border.…
Boatyard showdown: Safe Harbor Rybovich expansion depends on change of heart
Riviera Beach City Council voted 3-2 to move boatyard expansion forward but now a 4-1 vote is required.…
Get out of your car
An effort to ease the daily traffic crunch in downtown West Palm Beach by giving drivers more alternatives launched Thursday. Among its backers: Downtown’s biggest high-rise builder, the Related Cos., the city and the Downtown Development Authority, which provided $100,000 in seed money. Its…