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Threatened federal cuts at Boca airport lead to salary debate
In the wake of a proposed $650,000 federal budget cut that threatened to close the tower at Boca Raton Airport, a battle has erupted around the salary of the airport's manager. In one corner is former City Council member David Freudenberg, who says he...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Boca Raton, Federal Aviation Administration, Justice System, Trials
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A water taxi in Boca? Don't get your hopes up
It didn't come up on the wish list in city talks, but possible water taxi service between Boca Raton and Jupiter made the radar screen in Palm Beach County. Boca Raton has no vendors in mind and there's no request for proposals right now, said...Tags: Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Waterway and Maritime Transportation, Jupiter, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry
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Palm Beach County supports pursuing Morikami Park hotel
A Japanese-themed hotel could rise amid the bonsai trees, koi ponds and towering bamboo at Palm Beach County's Morikami Park, after a measure approved Tuesday. The Palm Beach County Commission decided to give developers a shot at building a hotel beside...
Tags: Delray Beach, Agriculture, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Personal Service
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Coalition grows political clout for West Boynton
West Boynton is a mysterious little place. Even though it can't be found on Google maps, West Boynton and the coalition that represents it have grown into major players in Palm Beach County. It started in 1981, when a few loosely organized...
Tags: Wildlife, Lantana, Public Officials, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach
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Rider complaints put Palm Tran Connection contractor on probation
Complaints from disabled and elderly public transportation riders prompted the Palm Beach County Commission Tuesday to give its troubled contractor three months to fix the problems or face $1.4 million in fines. The county's contracted paratransit...
Tags: Blindness
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Sequester cuts to cost Palm Beach County elderly, children under measures approved Tuesday
Sun SentinelNeedy senior citizens won’t get breakfast and poor children won’t get rides to pre-school under $2 million in Palm Beach County budget cuts approved Tuesday as a result of Congress failing to reach a budget deal. The county expects to lose...Tags: AIDS, Budget Control Act of 2011, Head Start, U.S. Congress, Politics
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Public comment squashed, Santamaria walks out in Palm Beach County Commission golf course debate
Sun SentinelPalm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria walked out in frustration and a crowd of retirees was denied the chance to speak as tensions rose at Thursday’s commission meeting. The commission in a 4-3 vote approved controversial development...Tags: Sports, Golf, Elections, Politics
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Four candidates running for mayor
It's a race between two Boynton Beach political players, a veteran candidate and a political newcomer. Four candidates are vying for the Boynton Beach mayor's job, and while their platforms differ, changing Boynton's reputation is paramount to each...
Tags: Colleges and Universities, Boca Raton, Local Elections, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach
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Character Counts: Tarmo Lievonen
Tarmo Lievonen Age: 17 School: Boca Raton High Grade: 11th Hometown: Delray Beach Pillar: Trustworthiness Tarmo (known as TJ) is driven to help others achieve and maximize each of the many tasks he takes on. TJ, who excels at videography, produced a...Tags: Regional Authority, Delray Beach, Teachers, Palm Beach County, Rick Scott
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Santamaria helps opponents of golf course building plans going before County Commission
Sun SentinelLess than a week before a scheduled Palm Beach County Commission vote on a contentious development proposal, Commissioner Jess Santamaria donated meeting space for a fundraiser aimed at fighting the building plans. Santamaria has made no secret of his...Tags: Ethics, Religion and Belief, Local Government, Sports, Public Officials
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Palm Beach County Commission adding more nighttime meetings
Sun SentinelAcknowledging that the need for paychecks can trump participation in democracy, the Palm Beach County Commission plans to hold more meetings after the workday ends. The commission has agreed to add two more nighttime meetings to its usual schedule.... -
Palm Beach County Commission balks at Citizens United fight
Sun SentinelThe Palm Beach County Commission has decided not to take on the U.S. Supreme Court. On Tuesday, the commission opted not to lend its support to a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at reversing the effects of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2010...Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Boca Raton, Freedom of the Press, Politics
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