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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, Pompano Beach, Federal Aviation Administration, Justice System, Pembroke Pines
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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: Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Travel, Waterway and Maritime Transportation, Boca Raton, Transportation
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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: Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Agriculture, Delray Beach, Personal Service
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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: Head Start, U.S. Congress, Budget Control Act of 2011, AIDS, 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: Elections, Golf, Sports, 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: Elections, Local Elections, Colleges and Universities, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Walmart
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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: Teaching and Learning, Students, Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Palm Beach County
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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: Values, Golf, Government, Public Officials, Religion and Belief
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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, Politics, Freedom of the Press
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Palm Beach County Commission considers backing constitutional amendment
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsThe Palm Beach County Commission may wade into constitutional law and take a stand on a controversial U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Bringing a Washington D.C. political fight to their West Palm Beach meeting chambers, county commissioners are considering...Tags: Elections, U.S. Congress, U.S. Supreme Court, Ted Deutch, Politics
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Palm Beach County Commission backs down on wage theft law
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsBusiness pressure on Tuesday squashed a proposed Palm Beach County wage theft law, which religious leaders long sought to help low-income workers recover overdue pay. For nearly three years, a coalition of local religious leaders urged the County...Tags: Legal Service, Justice System, Labor Legislation, Palm Beach County, Religion and Belief
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