Palm Beach cracking down on boats in the Lake Worth Lagoon

Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon

If you’ve ever walked or boated along the Lake Worth Lagoon, you’ve probably noticed boats that look like they’ve been sitting there for a while.

On Tuesday, Palm Beach police updated town council members on what they’re doing about it — as they step up enforcement aimed at boats tied to illegal moorings or left anchored long-term in town waters.



Police say they are now cracking down on illegal moorings and enforcing a law passed in November that limits how long boats can stay anchored, no more than 30 days within a six-month period.

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Drug Boat Traffickers

George Stephanopoulos told the facts

Senator Eric Schmitt TAKES DOWN "low ratings" ABC's Stephanopoulos during humiliating live interview

"You've LOST the debate!!!"

GOP Sen. Eric Schmitt took down “low ratings” George Stephanopoulos on his own show, strongly defending President Donald Trump’s actions to destroy narco terrorist in drug boats off the coast of Venezuela and calling out the host for “spewing Democrat talking points.”

“With your previous guest you had zero push back because he’s giving the Democrat talking points you spew every single week, which is probably why your ratings are so bad!” Schmitt blasted Stephanopoulos.

Admiral Bradley ordered second strike on drug boat

Admiral Bradley Approved 2nd Strike, Not Hegseth

White House officials said Monday that the “double tap” hit targeting survivors of a U.S. strike on a purported drug smuggling vessel in September was legal.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that War Secretary Pete Hegseth authorized Adm. Mitch Bradley to conduct the mission and that Bradley was the one, not Hegseth, who ordered a follow-up strike on a destroyed vessel that had already been targeted by U.S. forces after it became clear that there were two people who survived.

Last week, the Pentagon disputed reporting from the Washington Post that Bradley, the Special Operations commander overseeing the Sept. 2 attack, ordered service members to carry out a subsequent strike, or “double tap,” targeting survivors. That started the campaign to destroy alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

Leavitt said Hegseth did not order the military to kill everyone on board, contradicting reporting that Hegseth made the order to “kill everybody.”

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US takes out Drug carrying boat in International Waters

US Strikes Drug-Carrying Boat from Venezuela, Killing 11 Tren de Aragua ‘Narcoterrorists’

President Donald Trump on Tuesday released dramatic video showing a U.S. military strike that destroyed a small boat carrying narcotics and alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang off the coast of Venezuela.

The video, shared by Trump on Truth Social, captured a missile strike that obliterated the vessel, which erupted into flames in international waters. Trump said 11 narco-terrorists were killed in the operation.

“No U.S. Forces were harmed in this strike,” Trump wrote. “Please let this serve as notice to anybody even thinking about bringing drugs into the United States of America. BEWARE!”

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Now what will the evil Maduro say?

On August 7, US Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who has been facing formal drug trafficking charges from the Justice Department since 2020.

Bondi declared that Maduro “is one of the most powerful drug traffickers in the world and a threat to the national security” of the United States

Cleaning up Snook Islands

Salvage crews remove abandoned yacht from Snook Islands Natural Area

SALVAGE CREWS FINALLY removed the hulking remains of a 33-foot yacht that had been precariously abandoned since June on rocks in an environmentally-sensitive Lake Worth Beach waterway.

“We removed the boat this morning from Snook Islands,’’ said Greg Reynolds, executive director of Lagoon Keepers, a Palm Beach County non-profit organization of volunteer boaters who remove and recycle derelict boats in county waterways.

The removal on Sept. 13 came as a relief to residents who’d been worried the derelict yacht might leak fuel and oil into the Snook Islands Natural Area and Lake Worth Lagoon.

“We patched it (Sept. 12) and dragged it off at high tide this morning and patched it again,’’ Reynolds said.

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County closes all Boat Ramps

Coronavirus Florida: County closes all ramps, marinas to recreational boating

Sandbars off Jupiter and Tequesta and the waters off Boca Raton had become gathering spots for boating parties, even when state and federal officials warn against gatherings of 10 people or more and urge social distancing of at least 6 feet.

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Lake Osborne Boat Parade

Official 5th Annual

 Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade

Dec. 20 2019 7:30pm

Don't miss this--

It is always spectacular!

Lake Osborne Boat Parade

Great night last night for a boat parade--the weather was perfect! As soon as the fireworks began, I ran down to see it. Cars were parked all around the perimeter of John Prince Park. People on the boats were wishing us a Merry Christmas and some even played Christmas music. There were several dozen boats that participated in this Holiday spectacular.

Lake Osborne Boat Parade

Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade "OYC" Dec. 14 2018 7:30pm

Lake Osborne Boat Parade

One week from today on December 14th is boat parade day. It will start promptly at 7:30pm leaving Lakeside Anchor INN. The parade should reach Lantana Rd and Lake Osborne Dr at approx. 8pm. This is where most of the public viewing is.

The Parade will continue the Route North along Lake Osborne Dr, completing an entire circle around the lake by Lakeworth Rd Boat Ramp and heading back South along West shoreline and return to Lakeside Anchor INN around 9pm. PUBLIC VIEWING parade will be best on Lake Osborne Dr north of Lantana Rd all the way to Lake Worth Rd at boat ramp at John Prince Park or Campground. [Facebook]

I plan on bringing my lawn chair to watch this beautiful, local event.

An Eyesore and a Privileged Boat Owner

When it comes right down to it, many people get away with just about anything in this city. Gee officer, I have no where to park my boat...gee whiz--can I get a waiver? Well, why the hell not. And his car was parked on the lawn.

This particular property is on Akron Street. The trailer touches the road.  The boat is bigger than the house. But it seems they got an approval from the City of Lake Worth.

FROM THE CITY:
Good afternoon Lynn, 128 Akron was approved. We currently have 8 approved Administrative approvals for Boats/RVs to be parked in the front yard. They are:

*    1226 15th Ave North
*    1715 N. Lakeside Drive
*    1614 N J Street
*    1026 N J Street
*    110 Wellesley Drive
*    525 N Palmway
*    181 Duke Drive
*    128 Akron Street store the boat in the front yard.


Bobby Hicks
Community Code Inspector| Community Sustainability Department

Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade

Last night, Lake Osborne Drive was wall to wall parked cars there to watch the Lake Osborne Holiday Boat show. Luckily, I just had to walk across the street to get a close view. I met a family down at the lake and the Mom was dressed up as Santa. It was festive and the best show ever!

Video by Shawn McCall

Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade

Man fell off power boat at Lake Worth Inlet - Lost

Search now suspended for man missing off power boat in Lake Worth Inlet.

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Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade

The 2nd Annual Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade will be held on December 16th, 2016.

Captains / Volunteers meeting Mandatory Sat Dec 10 @6:30pm Anchor Inn, rules and info to be discussed and maps handed out, band starting at 7pm so stay for a good time!

Spectators:

The parade will start promptly at 730pm leaving Lakeside Anchor INN, the parade should reach Lantana Rd and Lake Osborne Dr at approx. 8pm. This is where most of the public viewing will take place. The parade will continue the route traveling north along the East shoreline of Lake Osborne Dr, completing an entire circle around the lake and heading back south around 9pm. Viewing the parade will be best on Lake Osborne Dr North of Lantana Rd all the way to Lake Worth Rd near the boat ramp at John Prince Park. The parade route will also go along the John Prince Campground as the route returns on the West shoreline back to Lakeside Anchor INN.

Lake Worth Boat Ramps will close for Reggae Fest

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CITY OF LAKE WORTH
7 NORTH DIXIE HIGHWAY
LAKE WORTH, FL 33460
LAKEWORTH.ORG


April 1, 2016
Contact:           Juan Ruiz, Leisure Services Director
Phone:             561.586.1600
Email:              jruiz@lakeworth.org     
Lake Worth Boat Ramps Closed During Reggae Festival
The Annual Reggae Festival will be held April 8th & 9th.

The City will be closing down the Bryant Park boat ramps on Thursday, April 7th at 9:00pm and will reopen on Saturday, April 9th at 10:00 p.m.
For event details please visit the City’s website http://www.lakeworth.org/events/.
For any further information on Reggae Festival please contact the Leisure Services Department at 561-586-1600.

Located in central Palm Beach County, Lake Worth is a dynamic, multi-cultural city with an individualistic style.  People are drawn to the city by its acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, historic districts, hip downtown and colorful arts district.

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Boat-Ramp Parking in Lake Worth

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New Business (B) on tonight's Agenda
Bryant Park Boat Ramp

Permit Fees: Fees are fixed and cannot be pro-rated...unlike the beach decal parking permits where the city bends over for these Snowbirds who don't arrive until the Winter Season and can't even pay the full price.

• Palm Beach County Resident: $37.10 (includes tax) - Palm Beach County Residents must produce a current Florida boat registration showing a Palm Beach County address AND an ID such as FL driver’s license, voter registration, or property tax bill with a Palm Beach County address.

• Out of County: $159.00 (includes tax) – Out of County Users must produce a current state boat registration and provide a copy of identification (ID) such as a driver’s license.

• Commercial: $159.00 (includes tax) – Commercial Users must produce a current state boat registration and provide a copy of identification (ID) such as a driver’s license.

• Replacement Permit: $5.00 (includes tax) Will be issued for lost, stolen, defaced permits. If boat trailer is sold, original sticker needs to be peeled off and brought back with new registration in order to get a replacement for $5.

Boat Ramp Parking Permits are non-transferable: If a boat/trailer is changed during the permit year, remove the sticker from the existing boat/trailer and bring it, along with a copy of the new boat and trailer registration to the City of Lake Worth Customer Service Office, 414 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33460. Upon receipt of the old permit decal, a new numbered replacement permit will be issued at a cost of $5.

International Boat Show - Lake Worth Lagoon

Go see how the 1% live--these are the people who don't worry about fictitious reasons to get a city out of its doldrums like growing Lake Worth downtown vertically by 20 more feet; they don't worry about slum and blight because where they live, they don't have any!

The 28th annual Palm Beach International Boat Show will showcase a spectacular display of more than $1 billion worth of yachts, boats and accessories from Thursday through Sunday. Buyers and sellers from around the world will gather along the scenic Lake Worth Lagoon overlooking fashionable Palm Beach, where hundreds of boats ranging from small inflatables and center consoles to fishing boats and super yachts over 200 feet are on display at the show. The event is owned and sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County and managed and produced by Show Management.

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Bryant Park Boat Ramp Opening

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for opening of new Bryant Park Boat Ramp
Wednesday, December 19th 3:00 - 4:00 P.M.