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December 2008 Palm Beach County Events
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.
Riviera Marina Tenants Must Buy Insurance
Tenants at the Riviera Municipal Marina have 30 days to buy $300,000 in boat insurance to avoid being evicted, according to a plan approved by the city council after months of negotiations. The council voted unanimously Wednesday night to lower its insurance requirement from $500,000 after tenants complained the amount was excessive and not the industry norm. Next year, however, those same boat owners will to have to increase their coverage to $500,000, City Manager Bill Wilkins said.
The push for adequate insurance is part of the new lease at the marina, designed to limit the city's liability. It also requires new tenants to have $500,000 in coverage and commercial vessels to have $1 million. The insurance debate began in the summer when the city proposed changing the lease for marina tenants. Marina officials said they were going to make tenants show proof of insurance and boat registrations. The changes were prompted by two boat fires at the 150-slip marina, where none of the six vessels involved were insured. The lack of insurance cost the city $25,000 in cleanup and boat salvage costs.
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Riviera Beach OKs scaled-down plan for Ocean Mall
The original plan, included a 28-story condominium-hotel. Opposition to the condo-hotel sparked a referendum, in which residents voted to limit the building height to five stories. By cutting the condo-hotel from 28 to five stories, the project's value dropped to $50 million. The plan approved by the CRA did not include the hotel. Catalfumo company officials plan to build a five-story hotel and to present that phase of the project in the future. The plan now goes to the city council, which also sits as the CRA board, for approval. It's expected to vote during a Dec. 5 meeting. Construction may begin as early as March and it would take about 10 months to build the shops and restaurants. The city has been working for years to get the Ocean Mall redeveloped. Built in the 1970s, the buildings are aging and need renovations. Last year, the northern portion of the mall was razed. A few tenants remain in the mall's southern section, which still attracts locals and tourists.
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18th Annual Chris Evert / Raymond James Tennis Classic
Esurance to Sponsor Annual Saturday Night Gala
For almost two decades South Florida's own Chris Evert has brought together stars from the tennis and entertainment worlds to raise funds for very worthy causes. This year, the annual event will be held November 3 - 4 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center with the annual Gala set for Saturday, November 3 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club.
Now in its 18th year, the Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic has raised more than $15.6 million to fight drug abuse and assist neglected and abused children in Florida.
Two days of tennis action also will be played November 3 and 4 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center and will feature tennis legends and standouts Martina Navratilova, Jim Courier, Jana Novotna, Mark Philippoussis, Murphy Jensen and Bud Collins; former President George H.W. Bush; actors Scott Foley, Jon Lovitz and Maeve Quinlan; musician Gavin Rossdale, golfing great Greg Norman; newsman Stone Phillips, broadcaster Mary Carillo and other greats from the worlds of tennis and entertainment.
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November 2007 Palm Beach County Events
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.
Global Warming Symposium
October 10th, Wednesday @ 7pm in Jupiter, Florida 3 renowned scientists, Dr. Marr of Perry Institute for Marine Science, Professor Ray McCallister, and Dr. Boukerrou will discuss Global Warming Impacts. This symposium is free to the public, with an open discussion moderated by Dr. Stefan Harzen.
This truly is an unbelievable event to speak with the Executive Director of Perry. visit the web-site www.perryinstitute.org
If anyone on this planet understands Coral Reef Eco-systems and the effect they have on our coastline in Florida this doctor does.
The Perry Institute for Marine Science could utilize further community support for their mission, goto www.mygreenlicenseplate.com and order your GREEN Environmental license plate today and choose Perry for proceeds. Display your concern today for our planet.
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Palm Beach Zoo's "Boo at the Zoo"!
The Palm Beach Zoo will celebrate its 12th annual “Boo at the Zoo”, one of South Florida’s most popular Halloween events. The event has three components: A unique overnight adventure called “Spooky Snooze,” a special day for very young children called “Baby Boo at the Zoo,” and two days of Halloween fun and “trick-or-treating” for kids of all ages.
“Boo at the Zoo” events are as follows: The special Halloween-themed overnight “Spooky Snooze” will be held on three weekends from Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. through Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. Dates are October 12 - 13, 19 - 20, and 26 - 27.
“Baby Boo at the Zoo” will be held on Friday, October 26, 2007 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
“Boo at the Zoo” will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 27 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 28.
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October 2007 Palm Beach County Events
Find something to do for all ages!
Palm Beach County has events going on all year long. There is always a concert series and festivals, guided tours and nature exhibits, or greenmarket to visit.
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