WPB/PB RE boom w/Flagler pause, new dining, safety incidents; mayoral election heats up; Project Tango zoning board recommends denial; Glydways elevated transit proposal; pension bills signed; Trader Joe's opens; home sales climb; DDA board controversy; Del Taco opening; school cuts; World Cup economic boost; Nordstrom conversion; drainage funding
Key Questions
What is the status of the Berkeley Palm Beach tower project?
Construction has broken ground at 550 S. Australian Ave on the 25-story, 193-unit luxury tower. Units are priced up to $12M with a focus on full-time residents.
What decision was made on Project Tango data center?
The Palm Beach County zoning board recommended denial after extensive public comment. The county commission is scheduled to vote on July 15.
Who was appointed to the Downtown Development Authority and why was it controversial?
A Related Ross executive was appointed 4-1 despite resident opposition and conflict-of-interest concerns. The vote has deepened debate over downtown influence.
What new restaurant is planned for Currie Park?
Breakwater Hospitality Group was selected for the Sea Salt Beach House concept with 378 seats and rooftop space. Negotiations are underway for the waterfront location.
What major real estate transactions occurred in West Palm Beach?
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson purchased a double lot in Prospect Park to build an 8-bedroom home. WPTV sold its downtown site to Related Ross for a 25-story tower.
How is the World Cup impacting Palm Beach County businesses?
Portugal is training in Palm Beach Gardens and crowds are boosting local businesses. The overall economic impact is projected at $1.3B.
What transit proposal is under review by the county commission?
The Glydways elevated transit system would link downtown WPB to the airport. A public review and vote are scheduled.
What is happening with the former Nordstrom site in Wellington?
The vacant space may be converted into a 620-unit apartment complex. Plans are advancing through local zoning processes.
Mandarin Oriental 31-story tower 2029; Nora Hotel Fall 2026; Coleman Park preservation vote passed; Jeff Greene timber tower; Project Tango data center proposal — zoning board recommends denial; county commission vote July 15. Currie Park waterfront restaurant — Breakwater Hospitality Group selected for Sea Salt Beach House concept (378 seats, rooftop event space). The Spruce apartments open. PBC home sales climb ninth consecutive month; West Palm Beach top all-cash market. DDA board controversy deepens: Related Ross exec appointed 4-1 despite resident opposition, conflict-of-interest concerns. Juliana's Pizza closes in Nora District. New CRE: $100.4M refinancing of DiVosta Towers; West Palm Beach-area office secures $100M refi. Donald Trump Jr. confirmed buyer of double lot in Prospect Park, building 8-bedroom home with wife Bettina Anderson. Alba Palm Beach 95% sold. World Cup crowds boost PBC businesses, $1.3B economic impact, Portugal training in Palm Beach Gardens. Palm Beach County Commission to review Glydways elevated transit proposal linking downtown WPB to airport. PBC zoning board recommends denial of Project Tango data center; county commission vote July 15. Vacant Nordstrom in Wellington may become 620-unit apartment complex. West Palm Beach gets $2M state funding for Australian Avenue drainage project. Countywide Transportation Master Plan open house in West Palm Beach for public input. Niche real estate piece on Singapore to Palm Beach art storage homes (luxury RE trend). BuddhaBerry opening at CityPlace fall 2026. WPTV leaving West Palm for Palm Beach Gardens, sold to Related Ross for 25-story tower — loss of downtown media presence. The Berkeley Palm Beach breaks ground at 550 S. Australian Ave — 25-story, 193-unit luxury tower by Bristol developer, $120M in sales, units up to $12M, Arquitectonica design, targets full-time residents with Vanderbilt and Cleveland Clinic tie-ins.