🗞️ Good Morning Palm Beach County!
We’re stepping into October with sunshine overhead and just a whisper of autumn in the air (Palm Beach style, of course). From waterfront fun to cozy community events, here’s your guide to making the most of the week ahead.
At the close of today’s roundup, you’ll find a curated list of Palm Beach County’s best events to map out your weekend plans.
Together, we make Palm Beach more vibrant—thanks for being a part of it.
In today’s edition:
What’s Happening (Sept 29 – Oct 5)
Downtown Chess Park Goes Pink
Free Bike Lights
Grant Writing Help
Local Lifestyle & Hidden Gems
⚠️ Real Estate Watch: Tuttle Royale Bankruptcy
Downtown Chess Park Goes Pink ♟️🎀
West Palm Beach’s Fern Street Chess Park is glowing pink today (10–11 a.m.) as the Downtown Development Authority dedicates its newly refreshed space in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Key takeaways:
✨ Event Highlights:
🎨 Pop-up art tiles painted by survivors & local students
♟️ Mini chess lessons with master players (yes, the pieces are pink!)
💆 Free chair massages from Delray Medical Center’s oncology team
📸 Snap a selfie with the giant pink chess queen—every post tagged #WPBPlaysPink unlocks a $1 donation to Susan G. Komen.
Palm Beach Nonprofits Get a Boost at the Library
Think about it: You have a great idea that could change lives—maybe it’s an after-school program, a food pantry, or a community art project. But when it comes time to find funding, the grant applications feel overwhelming.
That’s where the Palm Beach County Library steps in. Non-profits can now book a free 30-minute consultation with the library’s grant librarian. It’s expert, one-on-one guidance to help you navigate applications, discover funding sources, and strengthen your proposals.
It’s a reminder that sometimes, the strongest support for our community doesn’t come from far away—it starts right here at home, with neighbors helping neighbors.
Here’s how you can take advantage:
✅ Email [email protected] to schedule your free session
🌐 Learn more about library services: pbclibrary.org
💡 Explore nonprofit resources: Foundation Directory Online
Community Spotlight
Brighten Your Ride with Free Bike Lights 🚴
Cycling home after sunset? Safety comes first—and Tri-Rail wants to help. This Wednesday from 4–6 p.m., swing by Mangonia Park Station for a free set of bike lights (while supplies last). A simple way to stay visible, ride safe, and keep our community glowing after dark.
Here’s how to participate:
Here’s how to participate:
1️⃣ Arrive at Mangonia Park Station between 4–6 p.m.
2️⃣ Look for the Tri-Rail team’s giveaway booth.
3️⃣ Claim your free bike lights (limit one set per rider, while supplies last).
🔗 More about the station: Mangonia Park Station • Tri-Rail
Coming Up This Week
🎭 Arts & Entertainment
Honoring Art, Community & Breast Cancer Awareness | Mon 9/29 • 10–11 AM — Fern St Chess Park (WPB)
Ribbon cutting, live mural painting & survivor tributes. Free. A morning of art, hope, and pink power in the heart of downtown.
Tom Segura “Come Together” Tour | Fri 10/3 • 7 & 9:30 PM — Kravis Center (WPB)
Phones locked, laughs unlocked. Tickets from $49. Comedy that hits harder when you can’t check your phone.
🎶 Music & Performances
Local Bands @ The Square. WPB | Fri 10/3 • 6–10 PM
Live reggae by Spred the Dub, Oktoberfest brews & food trucks. Free. Island rhythms meet Oktoberfest sips under the city lights.
🌴 Family & Community Fun
Storytime in the Garden. Mounts Botanical Garden, WPB | Wed 10/1 • 9:30 AM
Kids 2–6 enjoy nature tales & seed planting. Free w/ RSVP. A gentle morning of stories where little hands meet growing seeds.
RAINBOWpalooza Kindness Festival | Sat 10/4 • 10 AM–4 PM — Commons Park (Royal Palm Beach)
Color runs, kindness crafts & pet adoption. Free (Color-pack upgrade $10). A day where fun, family, and kindness paint the park bright.
Scramble benefits youth sports. $175 pp incl. lunch.
⚽ Sports & Wellness
Outrun Hunger 5K - Okeeheelee Park, WPB | Sun 9/28 • 7:30 AM (annual event — check dates for 2025)
Every stride helps Feeding South Florida. Walk, jog, or sprint — everyone’s welcome.
Hosted weekly in Palm Beach County parks. Group fitness, guided nature walks, and community yoga sessions are available.
✅ More Events & Details:
⚠️ Real Estate Watch: Tuttle Royale Bankruptcy
Tuttle Royale development files for bankruptcy | Facing $47M debt
Cycling home after sunset? Safety comes first—and Tri-Rail wants to help. This Wednesday from 4–6 p.m., swing by Mangonia Park Station for a free set of bike lights (while supplies last). A simple way to stay visible, ride safe, and keep our community glowing after dark.
Tuttle Royale development files for bankruptcy | Facing $47M debt
A major 200-acre project in Royal Palm Beach, intended to be a downtown-style mixed-use hub, is now in financial peril. The company behind it, Main Street at Tuttle Royale LLC, recently filed for bankruptcy after defaulting on loans that have left them owing over $47 million.
The court had threatened a property auction, but the developer says a new backer from Atlanta may step in to stabilize the project.
💡 Keep an eye on this one—it’s a big deal for Palm Beach County’s future development landscape.
Thanks for reading The Palm Beach Digest! Let’s chat again on Friday!
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