Design, It’s In The Details. . .

Today we had the opportunity to spend the afternoon at the newly finished West Palm Beach Downtown Waterfront, and in a word, Wow.  Even on this cool day the entire area was filled with people exploring and enjoying the space while never feeling crowded.  Micheal Singer’s handiwork is evident in the water-features, shade structures, seating areas, natural plantings and inviting pathways.   Each one of the water-features is unique, encouraging visitors to visit all of them.

The walkways vary from broad esplanades to winding gravel paths with comfortable seating areas scattered through out the park, each offering a unique view of the water and park.

Public spaces for art and entertainment events are provided by a large pavilion and stage area as well as smaller structures.

Attention to detail extends to the basic amenities as well with attractive public restrooms, trash and recycling receptacles.  Four legged visitors will find 100% biodegradable doggie waste bags as well as their own spot at the water fountain.

The innovative design of West Palm Beach’s Waterfront Park embodies the thought and care that is required to make Lake Worth’s beach property (and other parks) attractive to residents as well as draw visitors.

Perk Up Per Cup

For Sale?

After volunteering at the new Evening On The Avenue (more about that later), Tom’s Page took the long way home and stopped short when we saw these signs.

Care to guess where?

One For The Good Guys

File this story under “the last laugh”.

Last week Tom’s Page received this comment on the story we wrote about the pain clinic at 1200 North Dixie Hwy (click here to see);

Mike Says:

February 25, 2010 at 4:08 pm

Wow!!!!!!! You people have alot to learn. You can’t stop a legal business which that is. They treat people in pain so what get a life and worry about why you don’t have any money, maybe its because your to worried about things that don’t effect you like this. To bad your just jealous keep crying you will not make a difference.

The origin of the comment included an address for a pain clinic associated with the one here in Lake Worth along with the name Jeff.  Tom’s page believes that it was sent by Jeff George, who along with family members, owns the clinic at 1200 North Dixie.

This morning, tipped off by a source,  Tom’s Page was alerted to a raid in progress at 1200 North Dixie Hwy.  PBSO cruisers surrounded the building as frustrated drivers in cars with out of state licenses plates were blocked from entering the parking lot.  While news crews set up across the street, FBI agents carried boxes out of the building and loaded them into a waiting truck.

While law enforcement officers were not in a talkative mood, they did tell Tom’s Page that the clinic is closed.  Does that mean forever. . . Care to comment again Mr. George?

Losing It!

Splish Splash

The Olympic sized pool at the beach is a white elephant whose time has passed.  Let’s view the entire beach property with 21st century eyes and stop clinging to the past and install features that will attract people and revenue.

Point, Counterpoint.

To see what the brouhaha is all about check out local bloggers Wes Blackman Click Here and Gail Shepherd Click Here

You know it’s time to stop drinking. . .

When these guys start to look kinda cute.

Picture This

Like just about everybody else we spent the weekend downtown at the Street Painting Festival.  Here are some photos:

Two Hats In The Ring This Weekend.

Over the last 24 hours we have learned that two Lake Worth citizens have voiced their intention to run for City Commission seats in the next election.

Carla Blockson says she will be running for Cara Jennings’ district 2 seat this November.

Carla with daughter Tiffany and granddaughter Sydney at last night’s Taste of Lake Worth.

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Lisa Maxwell let us know today that she is going to run for the district 4 seat currently held by Suzanne Mulvehill.

Lisa at today’s Street Painting Festival.