Palm Bay’s Spring into Action: A Week of Creativity, Fun, and R
Palm Bay Sunday Spotlight for the week of March 24, 2024
As the vibrant city of Palm Bay welcomes the spring season, residents can look forward to a week filled with engaging activities and important community developments. From crafting and camps to roadwork advisories, here’s your comprehensive guide to the upcoming week, along with a recap of recent happenings as reported by The Palm Bayer.
Upcoming Events and Announcements
Creative Flair: Spring Wreath Decorating Class 🎨
Get ready to embrace your artistic side at the Spring Wreath Decorating Class on March 27th. Hosted at the Turkey Creek Sanctuary, this class is a wonderful opportunity for those 14 and older to create a beautiful spring wreath from natural materials. The cost is $25 per person, and pre-registration is a must. For more information and to secure your spot, visit the event page here.
Adventure Awaits: Spring Break Camp for Kids 🚀
The Ted Whitlock Community Center is set to provide a week of adventure and fun with its Spring Break Camp from March 25th to 29th. Designed for kids ages 6 to 12, the camp features a variety of sports, games, and special activities. The camp runs from 7 AM to 6 PM daily, and the cost is $90 for the week, with additional fees for special activities. Discounts are available for qualifying families. Don’t miss the chance to register your kids for this exciting spring break experience. Registration details can be found here.
Road Lane Closures: Plan Your Route 🚧
Palm Bay drivers, take note of upcoming road lane closures that may impact your travel plans:
Orange State Contracting: Nighttime lane closures on Malabar Road are scheduled for April 1st and 2nd, from 8 PM to 4 AM, due to construction paving repair work. The eastbound right lane and sidewalk in front of 920 Malabar Rd will be closed.
FPL Utility Operations: From April 1st to 5th, between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM, expect lane closures on Malabar Road between Krassner Avenue and Hurley Boulevard SW. Pike Construction will be performing utility construction, requiring temporary road/lane closures.
For any inquiries regarding these road closures, please contact Public Works Customer Service.
In Case You Missed It: This Week’s Highlights
Pickleball Craze 🔥 Continues in Palm Bay with New Mixer and Court Expansions
Palm Bay’s pickleball community is buzzing 🐝 with anticipation as the city gears up for its next highly-anticipated Pickleball Mixer on Monday, March 25th. Following the overwhelming success of the previous mixer, which filled to capacity and left many residents on a waitlist, the upcoming event promises to be another thrilling gathering for pickleball…
Sunterra’s $28M Land Buy Ignites Palm Bay’s Development Boom 🔥🏗️
Brace yourselves, Palm Bay! 🚨 Sunterra Communities just made a move that’s set to shake up the development scene in a big way. They’ve snapped up a jaw-dropping 1,900 acres of undeveloped land for a staggering $28.75 million. 💸 That’s right, we’re talking about one of the largest remaining land parcels in the county, and it’s got “game-changer” writte…
Jamarcus Simpson Pleads No Contest in Palm Bay Christmas Day Double Murder Case
Palm Bay, FL - In a significant development in the tragic Christmas Day 2022 double homicide case, defendant Jamarcus Javion Simpson, now 18, has pleaded no contest to reduced charges. Simpson, along with co-defendant Juan Contis Shuren Jr., was accused of killing 16-year-old Travon Anthony and 14-year-old Jeremiah Brown in the area known as “The Compou…
🏙️ Palm Bay City Council Tackles Growth, Traffic Concerns, and Community Development in March Meeting 🌳💰
Palm Bay, FL – The Palm Bay City Council convened on March 21, 2024, to address a wide range of issues affecting the community, including growth management, traffic concerns, and the allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting highlighted the council’s efforts to balance development with the quality of life for Palm Bay res…
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