August City Council Meeting

Your Palm Beach Gardens City Council will meet on Thursday, August 3. A Council Workshop will take place at 5 p.m. to review Resident Opinion Survey results. The full agenda and survey report are available here. The City Council will have its regular meeting at 6 p.m. at City Hall (10500 N. Military Trail). You can view the upcoming agendas and support documentation here. Attend in person or watch via LiveStream at www.pbgfl.com/LiveStream.

2023 Resident Photography Contest

The City of Palm Beach Gardens is pleased to announce the return of the Resident Photography Contest! Each contestant may submit up to two (2) photographs in each of the four (4) categories listed: iGardens, Beauty Abounds, Digital Manipulation, People & PBG. 

The deadline to submit photographs is September 1, 2023.To submit your photos online, visit the City website at www.pbgfl.com/photocontest. The winning photos will be announced at the Resident Photo Contest Reception on October 19, 2023 at 6 p.m. at City Hall (10500 N. Military Trail).

Take Advantage of Florida's Sales Tax Holidays

The State of Florida is helping families get ready for the first day of school and hurricane season this month. From July 24 through August 6, the state is holding its Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. During the holiday, you won’t pay tax on certain clothes, footwear, school supplies or learning aids. You can find more information about the tax holiday and eligible items here.

Later this month, Florida will also hold its second Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday of the year. From August 26 through September 8, you won’t pay tax on hurricane preparedness items like toilet paper, batteries, candles, and flashlights. For a full list of eligible items, click here.

A New and Improved Burns Road Community Center

The modernization and expansion of the place that is known as “the heart of Palm Beach Gardens” will be closed for construction beginning August 19, 2023. For information about what features will be included in the new building, which programs are impacted during construction and project renderings, visit the construction information page at www.pbgfl.com/BRCCproject. 

Hurricane Season Preparation

With hurricane season underway, it is important that you and your family are prepared in the case a storm invades your area. The City of Palm Beach Gardens has prepared a number of useful resources to educate its residents, as well as equip our staff in the event a hurricane forms. Watch our video to hear an important message from Emergency Management Director David Reyes for more information regarding the storm potential for this hurricane season. To access the City’s hurricane preparation resources, visit our hurricane readiness section at www.pbgfl.com/stormready.

Signature City Magazine- Summer Issue Now Available
The summer 2023 issue of the Signature City magazine is now available and features the long-awaited, timely details on the pool renovations that took place over the past year. In addition, this issue covers a number of helpful tips for not only self-preservation but also environmental care as well. Signature City Summer 2023 Issue.