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City Of West Palm Beach News And Events - March 4, 2023

Government and Politics

March 5, 2023

From: City of West Palm Beach

The "Best Farmers Market" in America is Now Accepting Vendor Applications

The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is looking for new and returning vendors to apply for a two-year term for the 2023 - 2024 and 2024 - 2025 seasons. The application can be found on the City's website. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2023.

Click here to read more.

Click here to apply.

Spring Training Returns to The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, and So Do the Fans!

West Palm Beach is once again hosting Spring Training for the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach. Fans are already flocking to the park to get up close and personal with their favorite players.

West Palm Beach Police Help Keep Manatees Safe

Manatees gather in South Florida to stay in warmer waters during the winter months. West Palm Beach Police work hard patrolling and enforcing boat speeds to keep these gentle giants of the sea safe.

New 'Highlighting Heritage' Initiative is Underway

During the City Commissioner meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, Mayor Keith A. James and each of the five City Commissioners honored a resident who played a vital role in serving and improving West Palm Beach. The very first honorees of this initiative were Bishop AJ Wright, Annie Nelson, Edith Bush, Trinnette Morris, Michael Odom and Dr. Mary Ann DuPont

Click here to read more.

Local Artist Jill Hotchkiss' Gilded Mural Entitled

"Botanical Preserve" is Underway at South Olive Park

A beautiful new gilded mural, featuring gold leaf and focusing on the wonder of nature, is being installed by artist Jill Hotchkiss at South Olive Park.

Apply Today: Summer Camp Scholarship Program

The City's Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to apply for Palm Beach County’s Summer Camp Scholarship Program. These scholarships can be applied to the City's summer camp programs. Applications will be accepted through April 14, or until funds run out.

Click here for more information.

City Events & Activities

Grassy Waters Preserve Activities

Reservations are required for all programs. Please call the Nature Center at

(561) 804-4985 (TTY: 800-955-8771) to RSVP.

- Full Moon Canoe
- Kayak Cruise
- Sunset Boardwalk Hike
- Marsh Critters Dipnetting
- Hike and Craft: Birds and Binoculars
- And, more!

Click here to access the Grassy Waters Preserve event calendar.

Community Events

- Clematis by Night (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street) - Thursday, March 9, 6 - 9 p.m.: Wonderama (Top 40, Pop)
- Screen on the Green (Great Lawn, 100 N Clematis Street) - Friday, March 10, 7 - 9 p.m.: The Bad Guys (PG)
- GreenMarket (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street) - Saturday, March 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- GreenMarket Pop-up Workshop: Creating Seasonal Florida Farm-Fresh Salads (Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street) - Saturday, March 4, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Community event admission is free. Click here for the event calendar.

Mandel Public Library Events & Programs

Here's a snapshot of some of the February programs offered by the Mandel Public Library, 411 Clematis Street

- Tax Preparation Services
- Yoga for Every Body
- Lois' Food4Kids
- SAT Prep Workshop Series
- Hip Hop for Kids
- Meet with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- And, more!

Click here for the library's calendar of programming!

Recent Policy Actions, Next City Commission Meeting

The next City Commission meeting will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 6 at City Hall, 401 Clematis Street. Commission meetings are held every other Monday, except for holidays, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Click here to read the commission approvals and decisions from the commission meeting on Feb. 21.

Click here for the schedule of upcoming public meetings.

Join Our Team, Apply Today!

The City is seeking candidates for several positions, including:

- Digital Marketing Strategist
- Summer Camp Counselor
- Accounting Clerk
- Crime Analyst
- And, more!

Click here to apply and to learn more about other employment opportunities.

Weekly Road & Dock Update

Know about road closures before your morning commute!

Click here for the report for the week of March 5.

WPB-TV Lineup

Find WPB-TV listings and live broadcast times for City of West Palm Beach public meetings with the City’s new Public Meeting Broadcast Guide.

Click here for the Public Meeting Broadcast Guide

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City Directory

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Code of Ordinances

Click here for the Code of Ordinances.