Palm Bay, FL – Here is what you need to know for the week of April 13.
Council Meeting Thursday: Everlands West is Back
Thursday is the big one. City Council meets at 6 PM for a regular meeting that includes three public hearings. The headline item: Everlands West.
The proposal calls for 2,360 units on nearly 1,200 acres near Saint Johns Heritage Parkway. Council denied it in 2023. The Planning and Zoning Board approved it 4-1 on April 1. Now it is back before council for a final decision.
Also on Thursday’s agenda: a $40.9 million budget amendment, including $3 million for Malabar Road widening and $1.8 million for a baffle box water quality project. Centerpointe Church’s rezoning on Emerald Road also gets its full public hearing.
Fire Station 7 Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday at 10 AM
Tuesday morning, Palm Bay cuts the ribbon on Fire Station 7. The ceremony is at 10 AM. The new $7.4 million station replaces the old Station 1, which was demolished. This is a significant upgrade in response capacity for the area it serves.
Wednesday: A Double Header
Wednesday brings two back-to-back meetings at City Hall.
At 5 PM, the Planning Matters Workshop Part 2 gets into the weeds on planning language: concurrency, consistency, and compatibility. These are the concepts that determine whether new development can legally move forward. Worth attending if you want to understand how growth decisions actually get made.
At 6 PM, the Community Development Advisory Board meets.
Tire Amnesty: Wednesday Through Friday
Free tire disposal for Palm Bay residents runs Wednesday through Friday at the Valkaria drop-off. Up to 24 tires per household. No cost.
Road Closures This Week
Bianca Drive (705-709). Full road closure starting Sunday, April 13 through May 1. No through traffic.
Port Malabar Boulevard (Clearmont St to Bianca Dr). Down to one eastbound lane through October 30. Utility construction, Cathcart Construction.
Malabar Road (I-95 to Babcock St). FDOT resurfacing active through summer 2026.
Road closure updates are now posted as news items at palmbayfl.gov under the Traffic Advisories category. The old traffic advisories URL no longer works.
Quick Hits
Summer camp registration opens April 20. Financial assistance is available for up to 50% off weekly fees. Apply in person at Ted Whitlock or Tony Rosa recreation centers with proof of residency, ID, and income documents.
LDC Workshop 4 is Monday, April 21 at 4 PM. The fourth and final Land Development Code workshop covers processes and transparency. Public input welcome.
CDBG technical assistance workshops opened April 14. Mandatory for applicants. Contact HCD Division at 321-726-5633 or HCDinfo@pbfl.org.
Senior Center has programming all week: Bone Builders, pickleball, line dancing, woodshop, art classes, and more.
Chamber of Commerce events this week include REJUVENATE 2026, a two-day gathering for women, Friday and Saturday.
New Business Watch
Nina Grace Shop is opening at Country Club Plaza, 5275 Babcock St NE. Owner Penina Jonas has been selling handmade gifts at local community events for years. Tote bags, suncatchers, windchimes, wood crafts, handcrafted cups. This is her first brick-and-mortar storefront.
Encore Nails Spa opens at 130 St Johns Heritage Pkwy NW, Suite 102. Full-service nail salon: manicures, pedicures, waxing, nail art. Open Monday through Saturday 9 AM-7 PM, Sunday 10 AM-5 PM. This is the second Brevard County location for this owner. Phone 321-821-4039.
