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Coming up: Clematis By Night: East Harbor on the West Palm Beach Patch calendar

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Good day West Palm Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could a new tax and tech overhaul finally unclog West Palm Beach traffic?
  • Why downtown West Palm Beach's flashy new steakhouse suddenly went dark
  • How a West Palm Beach native is reshaping TGL's local star power

Also on today's calendar: Clematis By Night: East Harbor and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A thunderstorm or two, temps: high: 91, low: 80.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MOVING FORWARD. Can transit projects fix Palm Beach County traffic? (palmbeachpost.com) — If you're tired of sitting in West Palm Beach traffic, county leaders are weighing everything from new tolls and tech-driven traffic lights to expanded transit and even air taxis. This Palm Beach Post series digs into why congestion keeps getting worse, how a new transportation master plan could reshape local roads, and whether a new tax might fund big fixes. It's a key look at changes that could affect your daily commute.
   

2. 10 South Florida restaurants we lost in spring-summer 2026: Johnny Rockets, What'Sub & more (sun-sentinel.com) — A short-lived Italian steakhouse, Mystic Table on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach, has already shut its doors just six months after opening. The spot was known for theatrical cocktails, a chef's table, and live entertainment, but now shows as permanently closed on OpenTable, joining a broader list of recent restaurant closures across Broward and Palm Beach counties.
   

3. Brooks Koepka brings another hometown connection to TGL in Palm Beach Gardens (cbs12.com) — A West Palm Beach native is set to star for TGL's new Motor City Golf Club, bringing another strong hometown tie to the high-tech golf league based in Palm Beach Gardens. Brooks Koepka, born in West Palm Beach and raised locally, will now compete virtually just up the road from where he grew up, giving local fans another reason to tune in.
   

4. Florida homeowners surprised to learn credit reports affect insurance premiums (wptv.com) — Homeowners in and around West Palm Beach are learning that their credit reports, including detailed LexisNexis data, can significantly influence what they pay for property insurance. Local insurance experts explain how companies use this information to assess risk and set premiums, prompting fresh questions from residents already facing higher costs for roofs and storm protections.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • College Presentation - Seniors
    Suncoast High Theater
    8:00 am
  • Boys Flag Tryouts
    Okeeheelee Middle West Palm Beach, FL 33413
    4:15 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls, Junior Varsity vs Treasure Coast (Port St. Luc
    Suncoast High Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie)
    5:00 pm
  • PTA Astro Skate Night - Flyer attached.
    Pine Jog Elementary West Palm Beach, FL 33415
    6:00 pm
  • Volleyball, Girls, Varsity vs Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie)
    Suncoast High Treasure Coast (Port St. Lucie)
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • September Fun at The Mall at Wellington Green —Sally Shorr Read on Patch
  • Lighthouse ArtCenter presents LUSH 4: A Contemporary Ceramics Biennial —Laura Zele Read on Patch
  • Fox Rothschild Team Competes in Chase N' Tailz KDW Fishing Tournament —Alexandra Maimone Read on Patch
  • I would like to thank whomever left my mother's wallet in our mailbox.
    It was greatly appreciated and we were pleased to find the money still in it. If you could let us know where it was found that would be fantastic as… (Nextdoor PB Country Estates)
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    Big Boy was lost on March 25, 2026 in The Acreage, FL 33412 near Orange Blvd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Acreage/Lox)
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Ok West Palm Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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