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Good day West Palm Beach! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What to expect at CityPlace's big West Palm Beach block party
  • How West Palm's new $1 electric shuttle could change your commute
  • How MiMar Tower could reshape ocean views and housing downtown

Also on today's calendar: Clematis by Night: Brothers of Others and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an a.m. shower or two, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 80.
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. CityPlace Community Block Party: An Evening of Fun (miamionthecheap.com) — CityPlace's north end in West Palm Beach will turn into a pedestrian-only block party on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m., with live music, family activities, and brand experiences. Admission is free, parking validations are included, and part of the proceeds will support the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
   

2. West Palm Beach rolls out a $1 all-electric downtown ride (wpbf.com) — Downtown West Palm Beach now has a $1 all‑electric shuttle, West Palm Move, running every 8–10 minutes between the Norton Museum and Northwood Village. The fixed route is already operating, with a $2 on‑demand app-based service starting Sept. 15, aiming to ease congestion and give residents and visitors a cheaper alternative to driving and parking.
   

3. Radical Architecture in West Palm Beach: 25-Story Tower Shares Ocean Views Equally (freeyork.org) — A new 25‑story MiMar Tower planned for West Palm Beach aims to give every resident at least a glimpse of the ocean through a zigzag facade inspired by Miami Art Deco. Built above the historic Datura Fire Station, it will mix affordable and market‑rate units, share amenities across income levels, and use a hybrid timber‑concrete structure to fit into downtown's character.
   

4. APRO Hosts Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier at RTO World (rtohq.org) — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier recently joined rent-to-own industry leaders at RTO World 2026 in West Palm Beach to talk consumer protection and how RTO businesses serve customers. Local and statewide dealers shared how they comply with regulations while offering flexible payment options, giving the state's top consumer watchdog a closer look at how this industry operates in Florida.
   

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Ok West Palm Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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