CLICK HERE TO SEE THE "THIS WEEK IN PALM BEACH" EMAIL Click Here to Join the Email List for the Popular E-News Blast This is a summary of the e-news that we sent by email this week: MAIN NEWS > Announcing the Palm Beach Civic Association Second Annual Awards Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Tom Brokaw > Palm Beach County Commission splits Peanut Island between Marcus, Taylor > PBCA EVENT: "Coffee & Conversation" with Public Safety Director KURT BLOUIN > PERC accepts magistrate’s report in town-police union impasse > Dispute between DOT, Palm Harbor Marina may delay Flagler Bridge project > PBCA EVENT: DIRECTORS BREAKFAST FOR CORPORATE SPONSORS > County Budget Task Force hears of school district’s upcoming $50 million shortfall > Residents pledge enough to fund public restrooms at Midtown Beach, Coniglio says > Now that West Palm has built a waterfront park, officials look for ways to attract people MEETINGS & EVENTS SIDEBAR > PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION > Palm Beach ...

Kirk Blouin
Public Safety Director
Town of Palm Beach

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The Palm Beach Civic Association’s Second Annual Awards Luncheon will be held on Monday, March 5, 2012, at 12:00 noon, at The Breakers. Keynote Speaker: Tom Brokaw Annual Awards Event Event Chairperson: Michele Kessler Civic Association Director Exclusive Dinner Party with Tom Brokaw Sunday, March 4, 2012 Civic Association Director's Waterfront Estate VIP Reception Before Luncheon with Tom Brokaw Monday, March 5, 2012, 11:15 a.m. The Breakers Palm Beach Annual Awards Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Tom Brokaw NBC Special News Correspondent Monday, March 5, 2012 12:00 noon The Breakers Palm Beach Two awards will be presented at the luncheon on March 5 • The William J. "Bill" Brooks Community Service Award to a Palm Beach resident whose contribution to the Town of Palm Beach has significantly improved the quality of life in the community. Alexander W. Dreyfoos • The Gen. Alexander M. Haig Global Impact Award to a Palm Beach resident whose work has made the wor ...

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE "THIS WEEK IN PALM BEACH" EMAIL This is a summary of the e-news that we sent by email this week: HEADLINES Image: Bob Wright, Chairman and CEO of the Palm Beach Civic Association > Civic Association Letter to the Editor: Testa’s Overlay Proposal > Cut-through in Royal Poinciana Way median to remain — for now > Town of Palm Beach tops the list of the country's richest zip codes > Shore Protection News - Shore protection revenue quest 'back to ground zero’; town bed tax among ideas - Civic Association Peter Elwell Symposium - Corps wants Reach 8 sand plan environmental impact statement from town > Thank You from Mayor Gail Coniglio - About Our Town Donation > Election News - Richard Kleid to run again for Town Council - Deborah Robinson withdraws council seat bid, claiming intimidation by David Rosow supporters SIDEBAR > Publix Open! - See Our Webcam > Town of Palm Beach Property Ad > Council gives initial approval to ordinance designed to combat whit ...

Whiteflies have become a major issue in South Florida with at least three to four different species. Of particular concern to Palm Beach residents are the ficus, rugose spiraling and silverleaf whiteflies. Many residents have noticed plants losing leaves, turning yellow or covered with a sticky material called honeydew. In many cases, this honeydew supports the growth of a fungus called sooty mold. The leaves, walkways, or even cars and outside furniture become covered with the sticky material and sometimes wax from the insects. Whiteflies can be controlled with pesticides and with the help of other organisms. The town manager and other Town of Palm Beach officials are addressing the issue. They have taken a unique and proactive approach. They’ve asked state and federal scientists to address the issue, which has resulted in the establishment of a Whitefly Working Group. This working group will be organized by University of Florida faculty and local industry. The Civic Association is part of this wor ...