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Issue 12Thursday, July 9, 2026

City Council meets tonight at Military Trail

Council convenes at Military Trail tonight as Avenir keeps drawing new dining, coffee, and a hospital.

Lead story

City Council meets tonight at Military Trail

City Council meets tonight, Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at 10500 N. Military Trail in Palm Beach Gardens. The meeting runs into the evening, with public business, votes and city updates moving through the Military Trail complex. With continued growth across western Palm Beach Gardens, including new construction in Avenir, council sessions remain the place where zoning, permits and budget matters surface. (City calendar)

Around town

Jupiter Medical Center breaks ground in Avenir

A new Jupiter Medical Center hospital is coming to western Palm Beach Gardens, with a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction in the Avenir community off Northlake Boulevard. The project lands in one of the fastest-growing parts of the city, where residential and commercial development has been expanding steadily. The hospital adds a major health care anchor to that side of town. (WPTV)

Smoke & Maple Gastropub headed to Avenir

Smoke & Maple Gastropub, a locally owned restaurant offering "rustic refined" dining, is coming to Avenir Palm Beach Gardens. The gastropub will open its first-ever location at the center, 12325 Northlake Blvd., Suite 130, with a late spring 2026 opening anticipated. It is co-founded by Nick Lanier and led by chef Dave Schroeder. (What Now)

Pilar Coffee Bar is coming to Palm Beach Gardens

Pilar Coffee Bar is planning a Palm Beach Gardens location. The cafe concept is built to work for both coffee runs and laptop time, adding another local coffee option once details are finalized. Opening timing and the exact address have not been announced yet. (What Now)

July is Park and Recreation Month

Palm Beach Gardens is marking Park and Recreation Month throughout July. The Recreation Department is tying the celebration to Sunday GreenMarket activity at 10500 N. Military Trail and the city's broader parks and recreation programming. (City of Palm Beach Gardens)

July edition of The Pinnacle is out

A new issue of The Pinnacle, the City of Palm Beach Gardens official e-newsletter, is available. The July 2026 edition covers upcoming events, closures, and more. It is the city's monthly rundown of what residents should know heading into the month. (City of Palm Beach Gardens)

Sandhill Crane Northlake entrance closed for upgrades

The Sandhill Crane Northlake entrance at 9500 Sandhill Crane Drive closed starting June 22 for approximately 45 days to complete city-approved upgrades. Patrons will need to use the Avenir entrance to access the facilities during the closure. (City calendar)

Things to do

Summer Science Party at The Gardens Mall

The Summer Science Party with Max Planck Florida Institute takes place Thursday, July 9, at 1:00 p.m. in the Grand Court at The Gardens Mall. The event is part of the mall's summer kids' club programming. (The Gardens Mall events)

NAMASTE Summer Wellness Series

The NAMASTE Summer Wellness Series continues Friday, July 10, at The Gardens Mall. The mall's summer programming gives readers another wellness-focused option close to the weekend, though the event page did not include a start time. (The Gardens Mall events)

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