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Palm Beach County Library to Host Once Upon A Family Parent Fair

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Harvey WaldenCommunity Member
4 days ago

On Tue, Apr 21, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, the Hagen Ranch Road Branch will host the Once Upon a Family Parent Fair. This event is designed to educate, empower and bring families together in a meaningful way.

On Tue, Apr 21, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, the Hagen Ranch Road Branch will host the Once Upon a Family Parent Fair. This event is designed to educate, empower and bring families together in a meaningful way. The Once Upon a Family Parent Fair is a community-driven initiative that brings together trusted organizations from across Palm Beach County, all focused on supporting parents and caregivers. Whether you are a new parent or raising school-aged children, the fair offers practical tools, expert guidance and opportunities to connect with others navigating similar experiences. The community organizations involved include: The Breastfeeding Coalition of Palm Beach County The Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County Healthy Meals Out of School (FLIPANY) Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County HomeSafe Palm Beach County Food Bank Safe Kids Palm Beach County 211 Helpline One of the standout features of the event is a free bike helmet giveaway, along with professional helmet fittings provided by Safe Kids of Palm Beach County. Proper helmet fitting is critical for child safety, and having trained professionals ensure a correct fit makes a real difference in preventing injuries. Families will also have access to lactation support and breastfeeding resources from the Breastfeeding Coalition of Palm Beach County. For new and expecting mothers, this kind of support can be invaluable. It provides both education and reassurance during an important stage of early childhood development. In addition, National Library Week will be celebrated at the parent fair with fun activities with a fairytale theme like decorate a castle and make a crown. The event is free and open to the public. Families, teens and community members of all ages are encouraged to attend.

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Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

2 weeks ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Public Hearing Set for Vacation Rental Ordinance

2 weeks ago

"NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Village Council of Islamorada, Village of Islands, Florida, at the Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida, commencing at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, regarding the following proposed Ordinance: ORDINANCE 23-12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF ISLAMORADA, VILLAGE OF ISLANDS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 30-76(E)(2), ENTITLED “ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VACATION RENTALS IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT;” PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO THE MINIMUM LOT SIZE FOR VACATION RENTALS FOR PROPERTIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL RESERVE (RR) ZONING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The subject property is located at 82751 Old Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036 and is further described as STR# 22-0248; Lot 20, Block 4 Plantation Key Colony Plat Book 3, Page 166. Copies of the proposed Ordinance are available for inspection during regular business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Islamorada Village Hall, 86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida. All interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard. Anyone wishing to submit documents may do so prior to the meeting by delivering them to the Village Clerk at the above address, or by emailing [email protected]. All submissions will be part of the public record. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons with disabilities who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting/hearing should contact the Village Clerk at 305-664-6412, no later than two (2) business days prior to such proceeding.If you are hearing impaired, contact the TDD operator at 1-800-955-8771 (Toll Free) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice). If any interested person decides to appeal any decision made by the Village Council with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Publish Date: August 24, 2023"

Islamorada Budget Hearing Set for September 5th

2 weeks ago

"Please see the attached document for information regarding the Notice of Budget Hearing to be held on September 5, 2024."

Department of State Meeting Notices Available Online

3 weeks ago

"Meeting Notices Notices are posted in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF). Please note: Meeting notices prior to 2017 are not available online. For older records, please contact the agency directly. 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017"

Youth Programs Available in Islamorada

3 weeks ago

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