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In today's newsletter:

  • How a $5 million-a-year road plan could reshape Palm Beach streets
  • How much did Palm Beach County homeowners' insurance actually drop this year?
  • How will Palm Beach Symphony bring America 250 to life this fall?

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 94, low: 80.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Palm Beach Roads Need $5-Million-a-Year Pavement Plan, Study Finds (bocaratontribune.com) — Palm Beach officials are weighing a five-year plan that could require about $5 million annually to repair and reconstruct the town's 49 miles of aging roads. A new engineering study urges prioritizing streets with weak bases, like Bradley Place, and continuing long-term resurfacing so the Town Council can better target future budgets and minimize disruptive failures.
   

2. State data shows decreasing home insurance premiums in 51 Florida counties (wflx.com) — Homeowners in Palm Beach County are finally seeing a small drop in average property insurance premiums this year, though many say the relief feels limited. State data credits recent reforms for modest decreases, while local officials and residents in West Palm Beach still describe coverage costs as a major burden and warn that dropping insurance entirely carries serious storm risks.
   

3. Palm Beach Symphony to mark America 250 with concert at Kravis (palmbeachdailynews.com) — Palm Beach residents can mark their calendars for Nov. 8, when Palm Beach Symphony brings an America 250 celebration concert to the Kravis Center, featuring George Hamilton and Brian Stokes Mitchell. The program will pair patriotic classics with film favorites, and Dreyfoos School of the Arts students will perform alongside professionals. The town of Palm Beach will also host its own America 250 celebration Nov. 14 at Seaview Park.
   

4. Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival unveils 2026 events, celebrity chefs and ticket sales (wptv.com) — Food lovers in Palm Beach can start planning now for the Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, returning Dec. 10–13 with chef-driven dinners, tastings, and family events at venues like The Breakers, Buccan, and Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. With more than 20 events across Palm Beach County and ticket prices from $50 to $350, the festival will also benefit Els for Autism and spotlight local restaurants alongside celebrity chefs.
   

5. Wedding Trends Across Palm Beach County: What Couples Are Choosing in 2026 (bocaratontribune.com) — If you're planning a Palm Beach wedding, 2026 is all about relaxed luxury and highly personalized details, from historic estate celebrations on the island to beachfront vows across the county. Local planners report couples are prioritizing guest comfort, curated bar programs, sustainable choices, and interactive entertainment over rigid traditions. Wedding weekends, coastal-inspired design, and flexible local vendors are shaping how Palm Beach County celebrates love this year.
   

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