News from the City of Lake Worth!

Remember about
this coming Friday!

“The hottest new event in South Florida is back! On March 8, get ready for another Lake Worth Block Party starting at 6pm in Downtown Lake Worth. Check out live bands, games, cars, bikes and so much more throughout Lake Avenue. Don't forget the fun continues through the side streets and on Lucerne Ave with all the downtown restaurants, galleries, boutiques and businesses taking part in helping to make this a fun night out for the whole family.”


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And on the topic of change here in the City of Lake Worth what follows is a message from City Manager Michael Bornstein,


Dear Merchants and Business Owners,

Downtown Lake Worth has been and continues to be a vital part of this wonderful community. As the geographic center and the historic place where people come to purchase goods and services, have drinks and a meal, or gather for community events, it has seen a lot of changes.

These changes have mirrored the ups and downs of the larger economy as well as changes in business models, technology and the spending habits of customers. Additionally, there have been changes that are the result of the political cycles within the City itself. Currently, we are in a period of adjustment as buildings are being purchased and renovated and the basic infrastructure including the roads, drainage, sewer, water and electric utilities are all being fixed after decades of neglect.

New businesses are joining our Downtown, while several long time ones are closing or are moving as a strategic business decision. It can be disconcerting to take all this activity into account and try and make sense of it without understanding the necessary next steps as the City of Lake Worth evolves.

The Mayor and Commission have spent much effort and time creating a context for investment and redevelopment to happen. There has been a positive response with new people moving in and redevelopment underway, including planned infill and refilling vacant properties. With the same commitment they have demonstrated with fixing our aging infrastructure, they are also now grappling with issues such as parking, easy to use way-finding signage, improving the poverty rate, and continuing crime reduction.

Much has been done and more is coming, but it cannot be successful without you. Over the coming months, there will be opportunities to find out more about what is happening and planned. Please be sure that City staff has your email address so you can be kept apprised and be involved.

Our upcoming newsletters will be tailored to our business community.


Best wishes for a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.

Michael