Town approves fire fee ahead of Oct. 1 fire-rescue launch
Jupiter's new fire-rescue department gets a funding plan, Broadway Chicken heads to town, and Abacoa lines up its Fourth of July weekend.
Town approves fire fee ahead of Oct. 1 fire-rescue launch
Jupiter's Town Council has approved a fire assessment fee to help fund the town's new fire-rescue department, which begins service on Oct. 1. The fee is the funding step tied to launching that department, moving Jupiter from planning toward operating its own local fire-rescue service this fall. With the approval in place, Oct. 1 stands as the date the new department is scheduled to begin covering the town. It marks a change in how fire-rescue service in Jupiter is organized and paid for, with the assessment attached to the new operation. The fee approval is one of the final major steps before the department stands up its own operations, and residents can expect the town to finalize the transition over the summer as that start date approaches. (WPTV)
Jupiter firefighters deploy to Venezuela
Firefighters from Jupiter have joined counterparts from Delray Beach and elsewhere in Palm Beach County in deploying to Venezuela as part of a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force responding to an earthquake. The deployment sends local first responders overseas to assist with search-and-rescue operations alongside the federal task force. For Jupiter, it means members of the local fire service are among those taking part in the international response, working with crews drawn from across the county. The effort places area firefighters on a federally coordinated mission far from home. (WPTV)
Broadway Chicken is coming to Jupiter
Broadway Chicken is coming to Jupiter with a menu built around crispy chicken sandwiches, hand-breaded tenders, wings and loaded fries, plus a range of signature sauces. The counter-service concept leans on that hand-breaded preparation and its sauce lineup as the main draw, adding another fast-casual chicken option for Jupiter diners. The arrival gives the local dining scene one more quick-service spot focused on fried chicken, joining the mix of casual eateries around town. (What Now)
The Lucky Shuck lands a WPTV spotlight
The Lucky Shuck in Jupiter drew a visit from WPTV's Walter Kelley and reporter T.A. Walker, who stopped in to sample oysters billed as some of the freshest in town. The visit spotlighted the Jupiter oyster spot as part of the station's Where's Walter feature, giving the town's seafood scene a moment of local attention. (WPTV)
4thAPooza brings fireworks to Abacoa
Abacoa Town Center hosts 4thAPooza on Friday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m., with food, fun and fireworks for the holiday weekend. The Independence Day celebration anchors Abacoa's Fourth of July programming and gives Jupiter families an in-town option for fireworks and festivities ahead of the July 4 holiday. (Abacoa Town Center events)
Mega Bash opens Abacoa's July 3
Abacoa Town Center opens its July 3 lineup with the Mega Bash, a community celebration beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 3. It leads into the evening's holiday-weekend events at Abacoa, setting up the hours before 4thAPooza's fireworks. (Abacoa Town Center events)
Golf Cart Night at Abacoa
Golf Cart Night rounds out Abacoa Town Center's July 3 schedule, starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3. It follows the same evening's Mega Bash and 4thAPooza, giving the holiday weekend a full slate of back-to-back events at Abacoa. (Abacoa Town Center events)
Studio 54 tribute band at Abacoa
Looking further ahead, the Original Studio 54 Band brings a disco-era performance to Abacoa Town Center on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 7:30 p.m., reviving the sound and style of the Studio 54 era. It's part of Abacoa's summer concert programming for those planning ahead. (Abacoa Town Center events)
The Pepper Movement plays Abacoa
The Pepper Movement performs at Abacoa Town Center on Saturday, Aug. 29, at 5:30 p.m., with a set of lively music to close out the month. The show adds another live-music date to Abacoa's late-summer calendar. (Abacoa Town Center events)
Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry files for Chapter 11
Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry & Design, a Jupiter-based custom cabinetry company in business for roughly 40 years, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Chapter 11 allows a company to reorganize its finances while continuing to operate, rather than shutting down outright. The filing marks a significant turn for one of the area's longtime home-design businesses, a name tied to custom cabinetry work in Jupiter for decades. What the reorganization will mean for the company's operations and customers going forward is the open question the filing raises. (What Now)