Eight-Story Office Tower Begins Sitework Along RCA Center Drive
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · October 19, 2026
Florida City Week gets underway today, and you can start the morning scouting local outdoor sculptures or drop by City Hall tonight for the resident photography showcase. Grab a fresh cup while cloud cover keeps the early hours comfortable.
The Lead
Earthmovers and construction fencing are officially in place at 11200 RCA Center Drive as Hedrick Brothers Construction mobilizes on The Palm, an eight-story commercial project marking the corridor's first spec office tower in years. Backed by a newly closed $118.6 million construction loan secured by developer Gatsby Florida, the building will bring roughly 200,000 square feet of Class A office space, 30,000 square feet of ground-floor dining and retail, and an 838-stall parking garage to the PGA Station district.
For neighbors navigating PGA Boulevard, the rising tower signals the final commercial phase of a transit-oriented hub already home to 1,200 apartments and planned regional rail links. While downtown West Palm Beach has absorbed much of South Florida’s corporate relocation wave, this project tests whether high-end financial tenants are ready to plant flags farther north. Foundation drilling ramps up this week, with delivery targeted for 2028.
Local Pulse
Life Time Opens Dedicated Indoor Pickleball Facility Business A 20,500-square-foot expansion across from the main athletic club now provides six professional-grade indoor courts.
Burns Road Crash Prompts Corridor Review Safety Police continue reviewing intersection sightlines and pedestrian access along Burns Road following a fatal collision at Allamanda Drive.
Trailblazer 5K Opens Early Runner Registration Parks Participants can secure discounted registration this week for the December holiday race at North County District Park.
Today's Outlook
- High 82°F · Low 72°F — Overcast
- Persistent cloud cover keeps midday heat manageable, so leave the sunglasses behind today.
What's On Around Town
Today
Jupiter Old Time Music Jam Jupiter Branch Library (705 Military Trl), Jupiter, 1:00–3:00 PM · Free Acoustic folk and fiddle circles in an open jam.
Experience Meditation Gardens Branch Library (11303 Campus Dr), 3:00–4:00 PM · Free Guided breathwork and balance routines for all experience levels.
Resident Photography Contest Reception City Hall Lobby (10500 N Military Trl), 6:00–7:30 PM · Free Locally captured scenes and complimentary refreshments to kick off Florida City Week.
Tomorrow
English Exchange Gardens Branch Library (11303 Campus Dr), 10:00–11:00 AM · Free
Spooks and Scales: Reptiles Up Close Okeechobee Boulevard Branch Library (5689 W Okeechobee Blvd), West Palm Beach, 3:30–4:15 PM · Free
Wednesday
Tech Talk Gardens Branch Library (11303 Campus Dr), 2:00–4:00 PM · Free
Toasts and Topics with Mayor Dana Middleton Burns Road Community Center (4404 Burns Rd), 5:30–7:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- Miracle League of Palm Beach County
- Tucked behind City Hall at Gardens Park, two custom-cushioned rubberized turf diamonds host athletes of all abilities each fall. Volunteer "buddies" pair with every batter, ensuring over 100 participants round the bases, chase grounders, and slide across home safely.
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