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If you could travel through time to our city's earliest days you would see a landscape much different than today's. You would see native trees and colorful scrub that never appear in a modern lawn. Today, we'll look at how "going native" has a lot of advantages, in both beauty and in cost.

After a long, hard Summer, people are ready to enjoy a fun, comfortable Fall and Winter here in South Florida. There's no better way to enjoy the weather than a day out at the West Palm Beach Greenmarket.  The Greenmarket has become THE place to bring the dog, bring the family and sample food and produce from a long list of top-flight vendors. Today, we'll talk about what's different for 2027 and what YOU need to know to get the most out of West Palm's landmark weekly event. That's next on Inside West Palm Beach!

People agree an important measure of a city's maturity is it's focus on Public Safety. After all, looking after the well being of residents is at the core of any community. Today, we're looking at West Palm Beach's Fire Department with Chief Diana Matty. We'll learn what makes this team of professionals so strong and learn some surprising facts about them along the way.

Art can be a glue that brings a community together. Today, we're going to meet an artist whose striking work and unusual technique create images that give thoughtful perspective and create discourse throughout the community. You'll meet artist Harold Claudio, an artist whose stunning portraits have people talking.

What makes a community like ours truly healthy? What factors shape the physical health of our residents and is there more to being healthy than just the number of doctors and hospitals nearby? We'll talk to Quantum Foundation, a group that actively fights to improve the factors that impact health in our community, and learn how their efforts may eventually open the door to a better, healthier life for us all.

If you've lived in South Florida long enough, you've heard about a major film or TV show that was produced locally. These productions can involve many people and bring significant money to the local economy. How do these movie makers find their way to West Palm Beach, and who makes sure the balance between movie magic and local life is undisturbed? With Palm Beach County Film Commission's Michelle Hillery and AJ Jordat.

A fast-growing city like West Palm Beach faces many challenges. It's not easy to keep up with the demands of a diverse and expanding population. City government must be ready to change with short notice, and department leaders must be on their toes to keep their respective teams up to date. Today, we'll talk with a leader that knows all about dealing with change, and how his department is positioning itself for the future.  We have a conversation with Chief Of Police Tony Araujo.

Everyone agrees that our City is at the center of a development boom that few other communities will ever experience. But what is less obvious is just how much planning and pre-planning goes into every project. How does a project go from conception to completion in West Palm Beach? Find out who makes sure a new building fits into our community, and how can residents become part of the planning process. With Ana Maria Aponte and Armando Fana.

Some say the character of city can be framed by the art they choose to display. West Palm is no exception, with a good deal of beautiful, world-class art sprinkled throughout the community. How does the art get there? How is it selected? And what art have you not yet discovered?

This year's July 4th celebration in West Palm Beach promises to be bigger and better than any that came before! Learn what is going to make this year so special and get tips to make the most of a spectacular holiday event. With Angela Poco.

West Palm Beach has great tropical beauty. That's the reason why many of us call this home. But beauty is very fragile. Careless hands can cover the landscape with trash and refuse ... and someone has to pick it up. Today we're going to learn about a local team that works to keep West Palm Beach Beautiful. And YOU can be a part.

South Floridians know the drill: Hurricane season is around the corner and it's time to prepare. Some folks take it to heart while some don't. But there's no ignoring the fact: being prepared makes dealing with a storm easier and less stressful. It also improves the chances you'll get through will minimal impact to your home and family. Today, we're going to talk about what you really need to be ready should a storm come our way. 

We're all fans for something, whether it is our favorite book, movie or TB show. Today, we'll be talking about a West Palm event that celebrates FANS of just about anything. If you're any sort of fan, you're going to be a fan for Fanfest 2026!

Clematis Street has been the center of West Palm's social and economic life for over a hundred years. Today, Take a walk back in time to view actual snapshots of life on Clematis, from it's earliest days to what it has become today. With Kalani Rasouli.

How is West Palm Beach marketed to the world? Who attracts the thousands of visitors who come to the city every year and who develops the successful strategies that have made Palm Beach County a world-class destination for fun and relaxation?  Meet the team who keep the visitors coming, in spite of an ever-changing global landscape.   With Milton Segarra President and CEO of Discover The Palm Beaches.

Did you know trimming your landscape now can lessen your risk of storm damage during hurricane season? The City wants you to prep your home's landscaping during Vegetation Amnesty Days! We'll show you how residents can take advantage of this free haul-away program, going on now through May 8, 2026! With Calvin Williams.

Not every City has it's own portal to the past. It is a place where nature has been undisturbed and the landscape looks just like it did hundreds, perhaps thousands of years ago. Grassy Waters Preserve is such a portal, and we're going to learn all it has to offer visitors AND the vital role it plays for the health of West Palm Beach! With guest Mary Crider.

There's no denying that West Palm Beach is a city on the move. But with every new development comes concerns about traffic and congestion. How does a city on the move keep moving when getting around becomes a real challenge? West Palm Beach is hard at work developing Transportation and Mobility plans that will hopefully keep things moving for decades to come. We'll discuss with City Parking and Mobility Administrator Jessica Keller.

West Palm Beach has grown and changed so much that part of the community is in danger of disappearing. Today, we'll talk to someone keenly aware of our City's past, and how preserving it is key to our community's future.  With Dr. Alisha Winn. 

Here are some of the decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting, held Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission meeting, held Monday, May 12, 2025.

A run down of road and boat dock closures connected to the Palm Beach International Boat Show, happening March 19-23, 2025 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

A roundup of a few of the scheduled road and boat dock closures in West Palm Beach, including important changes to road access for the WPB GreenMarket.

A roundup of a few of the scheduled road and boat dock closures in West Palm Beach, including important changes to road access for the WPB GreenMarket.

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission meeting, held Monday, February 3, 2025.

An audio-only version of  Mayor Keith A. James' address as delivered during the State of the City Breakfast, January 30th, 2025.  A video version is available on The City of West Palm Beach YouTube channel.

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission meeting, held Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

A roundup of a few of the scheduled road and boat dock closures in West Palm Beach, including important changes to road access for the WPB GreenMarket.

A roundup of a few of the scheduled road and boat dock closures in West Palm Beach, including important changes to road access for the WPB GreenMarket.

Here is a list of approvals and decisions made by the West Palm Beach, Florida City Commission during their  meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting held Monday, November 25, 2024.

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting, held Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

West Palm Beach has gone through an amazing transformation over the past 50 years, and today on the podcast we talk to a man who was here and saw it all! Greg Mihalko started working for the City of West Palm Beach in 1974 and has watched the town and residents change and grow. As Greg retires, we take a moment to look back over a his half-century long career and hear his message all about what the past 50 years has taught him.  With host Gerry Marcelo.

Here is a summary of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2024.

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the City Commission Meeting held Monday, September 30, 2024

Here is a listing of approvals and decisions made by the City Commission meeting on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 

A listing of approvals and decisions made during the West Palm Beach City Commission Meeting, held Monday, August 19, 2024 at City Hall, West Palm Beach, Florida.

Here is a summary of approvals and decisions made by the West Palm Beach City Commission when they met Monday, July 22nd, 2024.  Host is Gerry Marcelo.

Here is a summary of approvals and decisions made during the City Commission Meeting on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the June 24, 2024 City Commission Meeting held in Commission Chambers, City Hall, West Palm Beach.

Summer is here and it’s just about time for South Florida’s largest FREE outdoor Independence Day celebration. We’re talking about 4th on Flagler, where fun, food and fireworks all happen on the West Palm Beach waterfront. We’ll talk about what’s in store and you can get the most out of this year’s celebration. With Mary Pinak, Marketing and Community Events Manager.

Here is a summary of the approvals and decisions made during the June 10, 2024 City Commission Meeting held in Commission Chambers, City Hall, West Palm Beach.

Preparing for hurricane season means deciding if you should ride out the storm in your home or evacuate to safer shelter. How do you decide?  Assistant Fire Chief Brent Bloomfield goes over the checklist and details the pros and cons of each. Visit the City's Hurricane Readiness Guide for more information.

Flying branches and storm drains clogged by loose vegetation are a real danger during a tropical storm. That's why the City of West Palm Beach wants residents to take part in Vegetation Amnesty Days, where there's no additional charge to get rid of extra landscape trimmings. Learn more about the program, and more importantly learn how to properly trim your trees and bushes to keep them strong during a storm.  With Calvin Williams, Sanitation Superintendent and Greg Mihalko, ISA Certified Arborist.

The emotionally charged effort to help those who are homeless is the subject of many half-truths, myths, and misconceptions. In this, the third of a three-part series on homelessness, we talk to Social Services Supervisor Allie Severino about the top five misconceptions she hears every day on the streets of West Palm Beach.

The problems and challenges faced by those who are homeless are complex. In this, the second part of our series on homelessness, we will look at what can be done to truly help, give effective relief to those on the street, and consider actions residents can take to truly help those in need.  With Allie Severino, Social Services Supervisor for the City of West Palm Beach.

Trying to help those who are homeless is a challenge for every community in America. West Palm Beach is no exception. In this, the first of a three-part podcast series, we explore the challenges communities face and learn about our city’s effort to truly help those who don’t have a home.  With Allie Severino, Social Services Supervisor for the City of West Palm Beach.

While the effects of Greenhouse Gas emissions is a global concern, the solution starts in our cities, our towns, our homes. Learn how the City of West Palm Beach is actively working to control the production of greenhouse gasses and educating residents on ways to minimize the impact. With Lara Shlyapina, Sustainability Program Coordinator for the City of West Palm Beach.

Aside from sun, sand and water, West Palm Beach is most closely connected to the thousands of trees that dot every park, lot, and homesite. Trees are so important they're even part of the city's name! The City is working hard to protect our trees and to plant thousands more in the coming years. Learn what City programs are available to educate residents and how you can get free trees to plant at your WPB home!  With Nicole Pollio, Sustainability Program Coordinator.

There's a lot more to the West Palm Beach GreenMarket than you think! Here's 5 pro tips on what to see, what to do and how to get there, directly from the event organizers! The WPB GreenMarket has been voted the best greenmarket in the country for 3 consecutive years. Now, YOU can help make this year the big number 4!  With Mary Pinak and Angela Poco.