$5 Family Golf Bays Tonight and Weekend Parks Reopenings
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · August 14, 2026
Power tools and turf mowers are wrapping up their morning rounds across neighborhood recreation spots today. Plenty is happening as the community gears up for the weekend.
The Lead
A proposed 600-megawatt hyperscale data center in western Palm Beach County is drawing intense local scrutiny this week over its potential impact on the nearby Loxahatchee River watershed. Environmental groups and local water advocates are voicing concerns regarding the facility’s heavy power and cooling demands, noting that elevated water temperatures and thermal runoff could strain surrounding drainage canals.
The delicate watershed acts as a vital hydrological link between the Everglades restoration corridor and the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River, where summer heat already contributes to seasonal algae blooms. County planning officials are examining strict closed-loop cooling requirements and runoff mitigation standards before formal land-use reviews begin. Drainage district managers plan to present baseline water-monitoring data at next month’s regional planning session.
Local Pulse
Burns Road Outdoor Loop Reopens Tonight Resurfacing crews complete five days of trail repairs by 8 p.m., restoring full access for evening walkers.
Family Golf Bays Discounted Tonight The Nest Par 3 offers $5 hourly simulator bay rentals from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
West Palm Beach: County Commission Reviews Land Standards Planning officials convene at 9 a.m. today to evaluate revised development guidelines for western agricultural buffers.
Today's Outlook
- High 92°F · Low 78°F — Overcast
- Expect thick cloud cover and persistent humidity throughout the day, so stay hydrated outdoors.
What's On Around Town
$5 Family Friday The Nest Par 3 (9900 Sandhill Crane Dr), 4:00–9:30 PM Discounted Trackman golf simulator bays and casual family play all evening.
Palm Beach Artisan Expo Gilded Touch Center (5101 117th Ct N), 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Local makers, handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, and pop-up food vendors.
West Palm Beach: Mötley Crüe iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre (601-7 Sansburys Way), 7:00 PM Classic rock amphitheater tour making a Friday night stop nearby.
West Palm Beach: Friday Karaoke Night Duffy's on Clematis (225 Clematis St), 7:00–9:30 PM Lively downtown singing session with waterfront breezes and food specials.
Boynton Beach: Ferragosto Summer Celebration PBS Building (3401 S Congress Ave), 6:00 PM Virtual reality Colosseum exhibition paired with Italian wine and regional dishes.
Spotlight & Story
- PGA Commons Plaza
- Before its 1998 opening, this corner along PGA Boulevard was an undeveloped patch of pine flatwoods. Today, the outdoor plaza houses 26 permanent public sculptures, where diners eat wood-fired pizza beneath a giant bronzed iguana.
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