Thursday, May 2, 2013

Recreation facilities turn $1.6 million profit | www.palmbeachdailynews.com

No, the headline is not a typo, it concerns the results of the Town of Palm Beach Recreation Department.  It seems like their docks are a big money-maker, but the golf course (a par 3) is breaking even.  The non-resident fee to play tennis on the Town's courts is just over $700 per year.  This is a highlight from the article:
As part of the budget review process, the commission recommended the town look into hiring another staff member to help reduce the workload of current employees, and to focus on marketing and communications.
The commission thought an additional staff member could provide a “new view” and bring “fresh ideas” to promoting recreational activities. Member Khooshe Aiken suggested the potential hire could do studies on how to best reach the Palm Beach audience, including writing blogs and using social media sites.
I wonder if Poodle Aerobics will be all the rage there that it has proven to be in other locations?