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Florida
Town of Highland Beach
About Highland Beach
The Town of Highland Beach is located in the southern portion of eastern Palm Beach County, which is in the southeastern part of the State of Florida. The Town encompasses 1.1 total square miles and is bounded on the north and northwest by the City of Delray Beach and on the south and southwest by the City of Boca Raton. The Atlantic Ocean lies adjacent to the Town on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway lies to the west. The Town’s “main street” is a beautiful tree-lined stretch of Florida’s state road A1A. Highland Beach is a residential community with a year-round population of 4,150 which increases to approximately 8,500 during the winter months by residents who list their northern homes as their official place of residence. Residents are composed of approximately 80% retirees and 20% persons employed or engaged in business enterprises in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
The governing body of the Town consists of a five member Town Commission, each elected for three-year, overlapping terms. Terms to elected office are limited to two. Day to day affairs of the Town are under the leadership of a Town Manager who is appointed by the Commission.
From one full-time employee in 1966, the Highland Beach staff has grown to 37 full-time employees, 12 part-time employees, and 5 elected officials. In that same period, the assessed valuation of Highland Beach has grown from $10 million to approximately $1.82 billion.
The Town provides general municipal services such as police protection and a library, as well as water and wastewater utility service. The Town also provides, through contract, fire protection, code enforcement, building inspection, solid waste, and postal services.
Recent News
Town of Highland Beach Weekly Newsflash - March 6, 2023
Town Entry Signage Design Contest - Voting Now Open! The Town Commission selected the Town Entry Signage Design Contest finalists at the February 21st Town Commission Meeting. Voting will be open to all residents through March 31st via an email…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach -Dune Management/Restoration -- Educational Outreach
The Natural Resources Preservation Advisory Board (NRPAB) will be sponsoring an educational outreach night on March 1st at the Town Library – event starts at 6:00pm. The topic will be on Dune Management and Restoration and the event is open to…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach Manager's Monthly - February 2023
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Read More »Town of Highland Beach Weekly Newsflash - February 6, 2023
Town Entry Signage Design Contest - Five Days Left! Do you want to leave your mark on Highland Beach? If you would like to enter your design in the Town Entry Signage Design Contest, you still have until February 10th to do so! You can submit an…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach - Town Entry Signage Design Contest - One Week Left
Town Entry Signage Design Contest - One Week Left! Do you want to help enhance the look of our Town and have your name etched into Highland Beach history? You can do both by submitting your design for the Town Entry Signage Design Contest! Our…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach Library Newsletter - February 2023
The Town of Highland Beach Library Newsletter, February 2023, Issue 195, is now available on the Library's webpage, which can be accessed via the Town's website. To access and download the updated Library Newsletter, click on the following link:…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach Weekly Newsflash - January 30, 2023
Town Entry Signage Design Contest - Two Weeks Left! Do you want to leave your mark on Highland Beach? If you would like to enter your design in the Town Entry Signage Design Contest, you still have until February 10th to do so! You can submit an…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach Weekly Newsflash - January 23, 2023
Coffee with the Mayor Cancelled The Coffee with the Mayor event scheduled for January 24th has been cancelled. As always, communications will be sent out regarding any future Town events. Town Entry Signage Design Contest - Three Weeks Left!…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach Weekly Newsflash - January 17, 2023
FDOT Public Meeting The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be holding a Public Meeting in reference to the SR-A1A Resurfacing Project on Monday, March 13th at 6:00 PM in the Town Library. Dancercise at the Library Starting Monday,…
Read More »Town of Highland Beach Library Newsletter - January 2023
The Town of Highland Beach Library Newsletter, January 2023, Issue 194, is now available on the Library's webpage, which can be accessed via the Town's website. To access and download the updated Library Newsletter, click on the following link:…
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