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In today's Palm Bay Pulse:

• ▶ The Local Lowdown
• ▶ Get Out & Go
• ▶ Business Buzz

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The Local Lowdown

• Development: City Council approved FY2026 budget with increased funding for Veterans Memorial Park
• Infrastructure: Stormwater management project breaks ground this month to reduce flooding
• Community: Saturday Farmers Market at City Hall is July 18, 8am-12pm

Officials broke ground on the new Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, a 40-acre green space with walking trails, kayak launches, and an education center. Spring 2027 completion target.

New partnership with Eastern Florida State College offers certification programs in cybersecurity, healthcare, and renewable energy at Palm Bay High starting this fall.

A new "Restaurant Row" is taking shape along Palm Bay Road NE with five eateries opening by end of 2026, supported by the Palm Bay Economic Development Office.

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Events This Week:

Fri Jul 17 — Food Truck Rally, 5-9pm, City Hall Lawn

Sat Jul 18 — Farmers Market, 8am-12pm, City Hall

Sat Jul 18 — Art & Music Festival, 10am-6pm, Castaways Point Park

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