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PRESS RELEASE
FOR RELEASE UPON RECEIPT

City of Lake Worth Beach
7 North Dixie Highway
Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460
www.lakeworthbeachfl.gov
March 13, 2020
Contact:          Ben Kerr
Phone:             561.586.1631
Email:             bkerr@lakeworthbeachfl.gov

Lake Worth Beach, FL -- In response to COVID-19 the City of Lake Worth Beach has taken the precautionary action to cancel, and/or postpone the following City Recreation Programs. As of 6pm the City of Lake Worth Beach Public Library, Lake Worth Historical Museum, and Norman J. Wimbley Gymnasium are closed until further notice. 

Municipal parks will remain open for public use. The public is reminded that the use of municipal parks is at their own risk. The City of Lake Worth Beach encourages residents to exercise social distancing as advised by the Center for Disease Control (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov)

There will be no park pavilion rentals available until the end of April. All municipal special event right of way permits issued through the end of April are rescinded immediately.
 

The following Recreational Programs have been postponed or cancelled.

 
Postponed     YOUTH BASKETBALL
Cancelled LAKE WORTH PRIDE BASKETBALL
Cancelled ARCHERY TAG
Cancelled ADULT CO-ED KICKBALL
Postponed YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL
Cancelled SPRING BREAK CAMP
Cancelled JAZZY SENIOR CLUB
Cancelled  YOUTH BASEBALL
   
 

The following buildings and offices are closed. All closures are temporary until further notice. City staff will continue to monitor the situation and will notify the public when buildings are reopened.

City of Lake Worth Beach Public Library
City of Lake Worth Beach Visitor's Information Center
City of Lake Worth Beach Historical Museum
City of Lake Worth Beach Norman Wimbley Gymnasium


All City meetings that are not legally mandated are cancelled including conferences, advisory boards, workshops, training events, and meetings. Scheduled City Commission Meetings are not cancelled at this time. Further information regarding City meetings, events, programs, building closures, and gatherings will be sent out as decisions are made based on advice from Federal, State, and County partners.

The City urges the public to monitor the City Website (www.lakeworthbeachfl.gov) for up-to-date information. In addition the public should follow the City's Social Media channels for further information.

The Florida Department of Health has established a dedicated Coronavirus (COVID­19) call center (1-866-779-6121) for the public to call 24 hours a day. In addition, the public can email COVID19@flhealth.gov for information.

Located in central Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach is a dynamic, multi-cultural city with an individualistic style.  People are drawn to the City by its acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, historic districts, hip downtown and colorful arts district.
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Ben Kerr
Public Information Officer
 
City of Lake Worth Beach
7 North Dixie Highway
Lake Worth, FL 33460
561.586.1631
bkerr@lakeworth.org
City of Lake Worth Beach
 
"We are LAKE WORTH BEACH.  A hometown City that is committed to delivering the highest level of customer service through a commitment to integrity, hard work and a friendly attitude.  We strive to exceed the expectations of our citizens, our businesses, our elected officials and our fellow employees."
 
 
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