European policymakers are taking a page from their American counterparts in dealing with their sovereign debt crisis, a development that investor Wilbur Ross, a Palm Beach Civic Association Director, considers positive. While criticizing Greece for the way it has conducted itself during attempts to keep the nation from default, Mr. Ross said the European Central Bank and others involved in the process are taking positive steps.

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According to ABC25, the money will go toward a feasibility study for the deepening and widening of the Lake Worth Lagoon and Inlet so that the Port of Palm Beach can accomodate more and larger ships. The feasability study has been underfunded until now.

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Port Commissioner Talks About the Port of Palm Beach, Peanut Island, and Future Plans Wayne Richards, Chairman of the Port of Palm Beach Commission, told directors at the Civic Association Board of Directors Luncheon that the Port of Palm Beach is picking up new business, won't support the commercialization of Peanut Island, and would like to go forward with deepening and widening the inlet. Mr. Richards emphasized the importance of positive relations between the Port and the Town of Palm Beach. Click Here to See Photos from the Meeting   Healthcare Report to Civic Association Directors By Mike Stein, Co-Chair Healthcare Committee It used to be said that the best place to go when you get sick in Palm Beach is straight to the airport... the implication being that we do not have adequate medical care here. But Palm Beach is where you and I spend much, if not most, of the year, and this is where we need to be sure that our medical care is, indeed, quite adequate. That is the mission of your Civic ...

The Palm Beach Civic Association is holding a Forum with featured speaker Jeff Atwater. His topic is a “State of the State” address. Mr. Atwater will discuss the state budget, financial issues in the state including a budget shortfall, redistricting, and Primary Election politics. This week Mr. Atwater is introducing a statewide program called "Bank on Florida." The initiative is designed to help local financial institutions and community partners assist residents to access mainstream financial services and financial education. The public and media are welcome! The Civic Association Forum is Monday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m. at the Flagler Museum and asks that the public please RSVP: 561-655-0820 The event is underwritten by Illustrated Properties.     Monday, February 20 Private Meeting for Directors 9:15 a.m. PUBLIC MEETING 10am – 11am Where: Henry Morrison Flagler Museum Open to the Public Please RSVP 561-655-0820 Event Underwritten by Illustrated ...

                                                            Photo by Julie Skarratt EVELYN  & LEONARD LAUDER The Gen. Alexander M. Haig Global Impact Award will be presented at the luncheon, on March 5th at The Breakers Palm Beach, to a Palm Beach resident whose work has made the world a better place to live. The award will be presented to Leonard Lauder on behalf of Evelyn Lauder Click to See More About the Event & Find Out How to Attend EVELYN H. LAUDER Senior Corporate Vice President and Head of Fragrance Development Worldwide The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. Founder of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Evelyn H. Lauder (1936-2011) was the Senior Corporate Vice President and Head of Fragr ...