Commissioners deny Project Tango data center near Arden
A statewide speed-enforcement push, a Clematis closing, and Brightline's returning ride passes round out the day.
Palm Beach County commissioners voted on July 15 to deny the Project Tango hyperscale AI data-center proposal, entering the denial without prejudice after a hearing that stretched more than 12 hours. Commissioner Maria G. Marino cast the only vote in favor. The vote turned down the applicant's request for additional approvals at a site near Arden and Saddle View Elementary School. The property already holds approvals for more than 2 million square feet of data-center and warehouse space, and this decision did not undo those existing entitlements. Noise, vibration, water use and environmental impacts were central to the debate, along with the question of whether the project should be classified as light or heavy industrial. Because the denial was entered without prejudice, it does not bar a future application at the site. (WFLX)
Speed-enforcement campaign runs through July 18
Operation Southern Slow Down runs July 13 through July 18, 2026, with Florida taking part alongside Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. The campaign pairs stepped-up speed enforcement with public-education outreach across the participating states. The Florida Department of Transportation says speeding was a factor in about six percent of the state's traffic fatalities in the 2024 Florida Traffic Crash Facts report. Drivers across Florida can expect a heightened enforcement focus on speeding through the end of the campaign window. (Florida Department of Transportation)
Resource Depot offers low-cost school and art supplies
Resource Depot, a West Palm Beach nonprofit, takes in donated arts and education materials and resells them at reduced prices, with shoppers able to fill a bin with supplies such as pencils, markers and paint for prices starting at $5. Beyond classroom basics, the inventory can include sewing, office, container and packaging materials. Because the stock is built from donations, it rotates over time and specific items vary from one visit to the next. For families and teachers stocking up ahead of the new school year, the reuse center offers a lower-cost option for supplies. (WPTV)
Grease Burger Bar to close on Clematis after July 17
Grease Burger Bar at 213 Clematis Street is scheduled to close permanently after service on Friday, July 17, ending a run on the downtown corridor that began in January 2009. The restaurant announced the closure on July 11 and did not give a reason for the decision. Friday marks the final service day at the Clematis Street location. Its departure leaves another vacancy along the downtown dining strip heading into late summer. (What Now Miami)
Brightline brings back West Palm–Fort Lauderdale multi-ride passes
Brightline has reintroduced multi-ride passes for trips between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. The July 8 announcement lists a 10-ride SMART pass at $239, a 20-ride pass at $319 and a 40-ride pass at $359, which works out to roughly $9 per one-way trip on the 40-ride bundle. The passes apply specifically to that West Palm Beach–Fort Lauderdale segment. Each bundle is governed by Brightline's posted expiration windows and pass terms. (Brightline)
Soul Line Dancing at the Mandel Public Library
Soul Line Dancing returns to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach on Monday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m. The recurring class teaches choreographed routines set to R&B, hip-hop, soul and contemporary music. All skill levels are welcome, and no partner or prior experience is required to join. It is one of the library's regular community programs open to the public. (Mandel Public Library)
The Australian Pink Floyd Show at the Kravis Center
The Australian Pink Floyd Show brings its Happiest Days of Our Lives greatest-hits program to the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Concert Hall at the Kravis Center on Thursday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. The tribute act performs a set drawn from the band's best-known songs. The show is a single evening performance at the downtown venue. (Kravis Center)
CareerReady Achievers of Tomorrow Scholarship Breakfast
CareerReady's fifth annual Achievers of Tomorrow Scholarship Breakfast is set for Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to noon at the West Palm Beach Marriott. The program honors CareerReady graduates and awards scholarships to participants. The event program names Dr. Danita R. DeHaney as the keynote speaker. (CareerReady)
Mahjong Mondays at The Ben West Palm
Mahjong Mondays at Proper Grit is set for Monday, July 27 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ben West Palm. Kari Long of Mahj on the Beach leads the social session, which is described as welcoming both experienced players and beginners. It runs at the downtown hotel's Proper Grit space. (The Ben West Palm)