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Good morning West Palm Beach! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking of running? See how West Palm clubs welcome beginners
  • West Palm Beach shopper sues 45th Street Walmart over cart injury
  • What would "Presidential Golf Course" status mean for West Palm Beach?

Also on today's calendar: Cinema Confidential at CMX Cinemas Wellington and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 80.
  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 'Running changed my life,' Run clubs are gaining popularity in South Florida as community spaces for fitness (wptv.com) — Run clubs around West Palm Beach are booming, giving locals new ways to get fit while meeting neighbors. Groups like West Palm Beach Pacers and Runners Xscape now draw dozens of participants, offering different paces and distances plus post-run meetups at nearby bars and restaurants, making it easy for beginners and seasoned runners alike to jump in.
   

2. West Palm Beach Walmart Faces Negligence Lawsuit Over Alleged Stocking Cart Injury (bocapost.com) — A shopper has filed a negligence lawsuit over an alleged stocking cart injury at the Walmart on 45th Street in West Palm Beach, claiming lasting pain, medical costs, and lost earnings. The newly filed Palm Beach County case seeks more than $50,000 in damages, and no court rulings or Walmart responses have been recorded yet, so all allegations remain unproven.
   

3. Trump Seeks Permanent Presidential Status for Palm Beach County Golf Course (vinnews.com) — Palm Beach County is weighing a proposal from Donald Trump to designate his West Palm Beach golf club, on county-owned land, as a permanent U.S. Presidential Golf Course open to presidents of both parties and foreign leaders. The plan would add dedicated presidential lodging at the site at Trump's expense, with county and federal officials now reviewing potential benefits, security, and long-term implications for the area.
   

4. Move-In 2027: Every Major South Florida Luxury Tower Delivering Next Year, Ranked by Readiness (hauteresidence.com) — Several major luxury condo towers in West Palm Beach, including South Flagler House, Olara, and Mr. C Residences, are targeting move-ins between late 2026 and 2027, with construction already underway. If you're considering buying locally, this rundown explains which projects are most likely to deliver on time, how far along each is, and what price points and amenities are shaping the city's high-end waterfront corridor.
   

5. The 10 Best New Developments North of Miami: Palm Beach Gardens to Hillsboro Beach, Ranked (hauteresidence.com) — High-end condo buyers in West Palm Beach can choose from several ranked projects, including South Flagler House, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Olara, Mr. C Residences, and Alba Palm Beach. The piece compares locations, pricing, amenities, and delivery timelines, highlighting how downtown West Palm's growing luxury skyline now rivals nearby markets and what that means for your options if you're eyeing new construction locally.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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