Roadway Restoration - South Ocean Boulevard

PALM BEACH, Florida – The Town has begun the roadway restoration portion of the A-39 to A-7 Force Main Replacement project.  The work will be divided into three work areas:

o South Ocean Boulevard between Phipps Ocean Park and Southern Boulevard began September 25, 2012, and is anticipated to be completed on October 10, 2012.

o South Ocean Boulevard from South County Road to El Bravo Way and then on South County Road from El Bravo Way to Island Road.  This work will take place from October 4, 2012 through October 12, 2012.    

o South Ocean Boulevard from Southern Boulevard to South County Road is scheduled from October 23,2012 to November 2, 2012.

This schedule is tentative and may be impacted by weather.

Traffic will be directed by flaggers.  Please observe the construction signage and safety barricades within the project and use caution when traveling in this area.

The Town’s force main Construction Manager, Burkhardt Construction, will have their contractor, Ranger Construction complete the roadway restoration.  Please contact Wayne King, with Burkhardt Construction with any questions or concerns at 561-718-2605 or email fmain@townofpalmbeach.com.

For those of you who missed the debate Monday night...

This is Jim Stafford's introduction from the candidate forum held at the First Congregational Church on North K Street.

One Allen West video you probably won't see on another blog...

Editorial: Watch for absentee ballot fraud in Palm Beach County

Something to consider - click title for link to PBP editorial.

Neighborhood Clean-up: 10/20, 9:30a.m.

Editorial: Lake Worth getting close to running on fumes

Another superficial analysis and opinion by those in the cozy paneled offices of the Palm Beach Post.  Let's dissect the first sentence of the article:

"Lake Worth is long known for short-sighted planning, erratic planning and, in some cases, no planning at all."

Let's look at the word "planning" and apply that to the use of land in the city.  A large part of the reason the city is in the financial situation it is results from not having a coherent set of Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Regulations that lay out what the city expects if someone wishes to redevelop a property in Lake Worth.  Since we have essentially closed the door to any major reinvestment in the city for the past eight years - roughly coinciding with the emergence of a "no change" culture on the dais, the city experienced the largest decline in taxable value of any municipality in Palm Beach County.  Providing a predictable path through the development review process would go a long way to attracting investment and jobs to Lake Worth.  Only then will the city be able to deliver on its promise to build reserves and lower utility rates.

Quoting one of our pop-culture contemporary philosophers, Judge Judy, the rest of the editorial beyond the first sentence is a bunch of "who shot John."

Muoio holding Twitter town hall tonight

Another example of a local municipality using social media to its advantage.  Will we ever see this here?  Click title for link to article.

Lake Worth candidate forum planned for Monday night

Come out to the First Congregational Church at 1415 N. K. Street tomorrow night.  I am looking forward to an energetic exchange of ideas.  Click title for link to PBP article.

Lake Worth city commission candidate visits Palm Beach County Libertarians - West Palm Beach Libertarian | Examiner.com

And the incumbent didn't show or respond as noted in the article.  Check it out as it gives a good summary of Jim Stafford's background and positions.  Click title for link.

America's Hippest Hipster Neighborhoods - Forbes

Lake Worth didn't make the list, but it is worth seeing which communities did and for what reasons.  The Wynwood neighborhood in the Miami area is the only mention of a "hipster" community in Florida.  Click title for link.

Cerabino: Talk Like a Pirate Day isn’t anything to joke about

Mr. Cerabino weighs in on Ms. Golden's opinion on Pirate Day in Lake Worth.  Click title for link.

Veteran's Day Parade Fundraiser - with a Karaoke contest!

Pirate Day proclamation irks ex-official - UPI.com

Jo-Ann "Ms. Merriment" Golden objects.  I suspect she wouldn't be fun at parties.  Her "protest" now appears on the UPI wire.  Thanks Jo-Ann.  Click title for link.

Chris Fleming, Commercial Real Estate Broker 09/21 by High Noon in Lake Worth | Blog Talk Radio

Join yours truly again as I welcome Christopher Fleming, Lake Worth resident and Commercial Real Estate Broker for another edition of High Noon in Lake Worth.  Click here  for a summary of Mr. Fleming's professional background and his service to our community.  Listeners should expect a wide-ranging talk on the ever-changing commercial real estate market, with a focus on Palm Beach County and Lake Worth, in particular.  Call in with your questions during the live show!  Click title for link during the live show or to listen to the archived show after it airs!

Monday, September 24th Candidate Forum

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

College Park is pleased to announce that we will be partnering with our friends from the Eden Place, Mango Groves and Parrot Cove Neighborhood Associations in sponsoring a Candidate Forum on Monday, September 24th. The forum will be held at our regular meeting place, the First Congregational Church, 1415 North K Street from 6 - 9 PM.

Candidates Christopher McVoy and James Stafford are on the November ballot for the District 2 Commission Seat. They have agreed to participate and will answer questions submitted by those in attendance at the meeting. No questions will be submitted in advance of the meeting. John Szerdi, the unopposed candidate for the District 4 seat will participate by making a statement and all Candidates have agreed to remain after the Forum for a Social Hour during which Residents will have the opportunity to speak with candidates directly.

Everyone is invited to attend and submit questions for the candidates, but preference will be given to those questions from Residents of the four sponsoring Neighborhood Associations in attendance that night. Representatives from each of the 4 Neighborhood Associations will select questions from those submitted and may combine duplicate questions or eliminate any questions they deem inappropriate. Once again this year, our neighbor, John Paxman has agreed to serve as Moderator for the Forum.

Campaign literature, brochures, palm cards, t-shirts etc. are permitted, however no candidate yard signs may be placed on Church Property or brought into the Fellowship Hall. This Forum will be conducted with mutual regard for all the common courtesies and respect our candidates and neighbors deserve. Neighborhood Assosciations do not take a position and neither endorse nor oppose any candidate. Our mission is to provide the opportunity for Neighbors to become well informed on matters of consequence to us all.

A reminder that ALL Lake Worth voters are eligible to vote for all Commission seats, regardless of where they live in the City of Lake Worth. Information regarding the new precincts and new polling places as well as information about absentee and early voting in the November General Election will be distributed at the meeting.

After the question and answer period and closing statements from the Candidates for District 2, everyone is invited to remain for a social hour at which light refreshments and an array of goodies, generously donated by Kilwin's will be served. Many of our local businesses have donated fabulous door prizes and these will be awarded during that time. Winners must be present for the drawing to receive a door prize. So please save the date and please feel free to share this information with our friends and neighbors all over Lake Worth who may not be on our email distribution list.

For more information, please email: collegeparkboard@collegeparklakeworth.com

The 2012 Candidate Forum
sponsored by: College Park, Eden Place, Mango Groves and Parrot Cove Neighborhood Associations

Monday, September 24th 6PM - 9PM
First Congregational Church
1415 North K Street