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Getting and staying in shape takes hard work and discipline, and both were on display during a recent Waterfront Wellness event. These workouts are held monthly in downtown West Palm Beach.
Waterfront Wellness Event video.
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A city like West Palm Beach is always changing, adding new landmarks that help redefine who we are. The City is hard at work renewing what is already here through the efforts of the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).
In this episode, we’ll look at our nationally recognized CRA, what they’re all about, and how their efforts are shaping the West Palm Beach of tomorrow. Watch the full episode now with special guest Chris Roog, Executive Director of the West Palm Beach CRA.
Full video podcast episode with Executive Director of the West Palm Beach CRA Chris Roog.
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Community Highlights & Happenings
SizeUp West Palm Beach
The City of West Palm Beach is officially launching SizeUp West Palm Beach — a free online platform that delivers powerful market research and business intelligence to entrepreneurs and small businesses — on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 10 a.m. with an informative webinar. Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to join the webinar by registering here.
SizeUp West Palm Beach gives entrepreneurs access to professional-grade, hyperlocal business data once reserved for large corporations. With this tool, users can:
- Discover potential customers and suppliers to grow their business.
- Optimize advertising and marketing to ideal customers.
- Analyze the characteristics and spending of consumers in the area.
- Validate or reject their assumptions about the future business performance based on objective industry data.
- Rank their industry performance across multiple measurements.
“Small businesses and entrepreneurs are the foundation of our local economy. Having practiced as a small business attorney, I know firsthand how critical it is to have reliable information before making big decisions. By providing free access to professional-grade market research and insights, the City of West Palm Beach is giving our entrepreneurs the tools to reduce risk, make smart, data-driven choices, and position themselves for growth. After all, today’s small businesses are tomorrow’s major employers, and their success strengthens our entire community." — Mayor Keith A. James.
We look forward to you joining us for this valuable demonstration! Attend the launch via Zoom on Thursday, September 18, at 10 a.m.
North Shore Pedestrian Bridge Ribbon Cutting
Last week, we celebrated the completion of the North Shore Pedestrian Bridge Improvements Project — an investment that strengthens safety, access, and connectivity for this community.
This bridge is an important link. It helps neighbors connect, gives students a safer route to school, and makes it easier for residents to enjoy everything this neighborhood has to offer.
Projects like this happen because of strong partnerships.
Thank you to the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency for helping get this project off the ground, and a special thanks to FDOT for delivering this project on behalf of the City.
This also could not have happened without our dedicated City staff, the project team, and the North Shore Neighborhood Association.
Together, we’re building a safer and more connected West Palm Beach!
Watch the ribbon cutting ceremony here.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the City!
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Monday, September 15! It's a time to celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, and impactful contributions of those in the Hispanic/Latin community.
West Palm Beach has a very diverse and dynamic Hispanic and Latino community, and this month we're celebrating the profound influence of Hispanic Heritage in our communities, art, music, cuisine, and beyond.
Prepare to celebrate by marking your calendars for our Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration on October 10! This event will be filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Hispanic culture!
Join us for a lively community celebration featuring:
- Authentic street food vendors serving up delicious flavors.
- A live band playing festive music throughout the evening.
- Plenty of room to dance and celebrate with friends and neighbors.
Admission is free — everyone is welcome! This event is produced in collaboration with the Mandel Public Library and the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority.
Date: October 10, 2025
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: City Hall Courtyard | 401 Clematis Street
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Celebrate with the Mandel Public Library all month long!
4th on Flagler Leadership Awards
During the City Commission Meeting on Tuesday, September 2, we honored the incredible individuals who made our 37th annual 4th on Flagler celebration a safe and hugely successful event. With more than 75,000 residents and visitors coming together to celebrate Independence Day here in West Palm Beach — it took a tremendous amount of planning and coordinated efforts between Parks and Recreation, the West Palm beach Police Department, Public Works, the West Palm Beach Fire Department, and other dedicated staff and partners.
Grassy Waters Preserve | FREE Indoor Lecture Series
Lean to attract butterflies, birds and other South Florida wildlife to your yard. Take home a FREE native plant!
With over 50 endangered and threatened species in PBC, learn the City’s management plans and how you can help protect them.
Did you know you can experience the Everglades in West Palm Beach? Join us at Grassy Waters to discover!
Reservations required. Please call (561) 804-4985 to secure your spot!
Clematis by Night Ft. DeLeon Oktoberfest Band
Raise your steins and join us for Clematis by Night's Oktoberfest celebration on September 25, 2025, from 6 – 9 p.m. We're bringing the spirit of Bavaria to the heart of West Palm Beach with a selection of beer options to quench your thirst and live music that will have you dancing all night long!
Come see the DeLeon Oktoberfest Band on the Palm Beach Health Network Stage!
About the band: Spanning 3 generations of accordion players, the DeLeon Family Oktoberfest Band offers an authentic Oktoberfest experience like none other. Creating the atmosphere of a traditional "oom-pah" style Polka band with the energy of a live festival band, the DeLeon Band can sing and play all of the classic Bavarian heritage music, as well as more contemporary tunes from today's Oktoberfest.
Attendees may bring blankets, chairs, and coolers; however no outside alcohol is permitted.
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