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Palm Beach Atlantic University Honors Medalists at 41st Annual American Free Enterprise Day Presented by SROA Capital and Storage Rentals of America
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 29, 2025 — For more than four decades, American Free Enterprise Day (AFE) has been one of Palm Beach County’s most anticipated celebrations of entrepreneurship and achievement. On Thursday, November 13, Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) will continue the tradition by honoring leaders whose vision and perseverance embody the spirit of free enterprise. This year, PBA will award Thomas Peterffy, founder and chairman of Interactive Brokers, as lead medalist, and Sarah J.
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Submissions Now Open for the 31st Annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films
The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films (SSOF), Florida’s largest and most prestigious student film competition, is officially open for submissions. Now in its 31st year, the program celebrates creativity, innovation, and the cinematic spirit of Florida’s young storytellers. This year’s award show theme, “Set-Jetting,” will highlight how films inspire audiences to travel, explore, and experience destinations seen on screen. The concept aligns with Palm Beach County’s reputation as a film-friendly
Clerks for Arts Raises $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s Art Program
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (April 17, 2025) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County raised $4,760 for Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School’s art program through employee donations and a public art auction. Students from Dr. Joaquin Garcia High School in suburban Lake Worth created unique pieces for Clerks for Arts, a program that helps students show off their artistic talents and raise money for their school art programs, which were then sold at auction to raise money for the
Clerk Abruzzo Launches New Online Tool for Taxpayers to See How Their Money is Spent
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (March 17, 2025) – A new online financial transparency tool launched by Joseph Abruzzo, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County, provides access to information relating to Palm Beach County financial activities. OpenGov is an interactive online portal that provides access to county financial records. Users can search the county’s “checkbook” by vendor name, review one-cent surtax expenses and revenues, the county’s annual revenues and expenses and more. OpenGov
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller’s Finance Team Recognized with Top Award for Transparency and Accountability
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (December 4, 2024) – The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Palm Beach County, has once again demonstrated its commitment to financial reporting and transparency. For the 35th consecutive year, the office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This prestigious recognition acknowledges the Clerk's office's outstanding work in its
