Car show news and updates in the City of Lake Worth with a BEACH.

Now that the Snowbirds are flocking back to town. . .

And one of those popular car shows is at the Lake Worth Casino and Beach Complex. And yes, that condemned pool (aka, that “White Elephant”) is still at the Beach.

It’s hard to believe but some still think that constructing another lap swimming pool next to the ocean is a good idea. It’s not.

It’s a terrible idea. Why? Think of all the things that space can be used for? An outside movie theater, skate park, additional parking and more ADA spaces, a splash park with cabana pool, or maybe an open space for public events?

For more information about, “What’s going on with that pool at Beach and Casino Complex?” click on this link:

Now to car show news in this City. 

 

There are now two monthly car shows.

Upcoming. Save the dates: Friday, Dec. 7th
and Thursday, Dec. 13th.

First up is the all-new Lake Ave. Block Party the first Friday of every month from 6:00–10:00. The next event is on December 7th. Along with the street entertainment on Lake Ave., the music and food, the band and performers there is now another lively venue: those shop owners on J Street who claim they can’t make any money on the first Friday of the month because of the City’s Block Party. Dubious at best. But they are interesting to watch.

However, if the Bamboo Room were open it would be an entirely different story on J Street. What they should be focused on is putting pressure on the owners of the Bamboo Room to actually do something. This City has enough churches. We never needed another one.

The car show after the monthly Block Party
on Lake Ave.

The Lake Worth Beach Car Show is the second Thursday of the month from 6:00–9:00. Below is more information and photos from the show at the Beach.

And really, isn’t it about time to demolish the pool buildings at the Beach, fill in the condemned pool with sand and pave it over for future events? Why just keep it all there as a reminder of that “white elephant”?

Do you know who first called that pool at the Beach a ‘white elephant’? Find out by clicking on this link.

The very first Lake Ave. Block Party was held last October with music, street vendors and all sorts of entertainment. Below are photos of featured cars at the event. Once again, the next event is December 7th. Save The Date!

Click on all images to enlarge:

For the comprehensive list of “Special Events” in the City of Lake Worth use this link.

To learn more about the City of Lake Worth’s Recreation Dept. click on this link. The Rec office is located at 501 Lake Ave. across from the Cultural Plaza.

And another classic. . .

Now let’s head east over the Robert Harris Bridge to the Lake Worth Casino!

Here is a photo from later in the evening,

towards the end of the show:

More photos are below, a very nice collection of cars.

It was three months ago, on August 7th, when everyone heard the latest about the now-condemned municipal pool at the Beach.

As it is now at the monthly Beach car show the roadway in front of the Casino is closed to traffic for this event and other public events throughout the year. Now consider this idea as plans are being considered to make this Beach complex more functional:


How about a large open public space next to the Casino structure to the south? And a parking garage located behind that venue in the dune? Space for a skate park or outside movie theater? Shuffleboard is popular again with the Millennials, so why not 3 or 4 shuffleboard courts?


So whilst you’re pondering those questions here are more photos from the car show:

The view to the east.

Click on images to enlarge:

The view to the west:

“Hey. Look at that! Why is the engine in the rear?”

Some cars lined up. . .

The American flag flying full mast. . .

“To the Shores of Tripoli”:

Note the “U.S. Marines” license plate.

 The next generation. . .

And two more. . .

So. What other ideas do have for a more functional Casino at the Beach? Stay tuned and click on this link to learn more about some schemes being considered by this City of Lake Worth.