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The segment included an account of an ambassador, identified as Alan Gonzales, escorting a couple to a lawyer's office, confirming the address and helping in Spanish. A program description in the broadcast said ambassadors include clean, pressure-washing and safety roles and emphasized the aim \"to focus on making you feel welcomed in our downtown and letting you know that they're here to help you and assist you for anything that you need.\" The segment said ambassadors also try to help unsheltered people by offering resources and coordinating with the homeless outreach team.

A resident identified as Chris told the segment ambassadors have helped him find shelter and treatment in the past and said they continue to check on him. The broadcast presented the program as a daily presence that provides directions, picks up trash and assists businesses and visitors. The segment did not specify staffing levels, contract terms with Block by Block, costs to the Downtown Development Authority or program performance metrics.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","'Your West Palm Beach' (Episode 13)","oneSentenceSummary","The downtown ambassador program, run by the Downtown Development Authority with operator Block by Block, provides cleaning, wayfinding and safety services; ambassadors also coordinate with the city's homeless outreach team, the segment said.","taxTitle","Events, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida","taxId",80519,"location","Florida","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6245496,"Mayor's Jumpstart Academy graduates include city employees and new entrepreneurs",184,378000,562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3225584-785835f43d11c3739dcf805f28613486&start=378&end=562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3225584-785835f43d11c3739dcf805f28613486/thumbnail_378000.jpg","/articles/6245496/Florida/Mayors-Jumpstart-Academy-graduates-include-city-employees-and-new-entrepreneurs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245496-56994f2532bcead2acd0cc7027641d22/orig.mp4?Expires=1777374320&Signature=NDm4wxhzH0-Oyw~48lZ6xRnM2BVdjYgjLQ55UvAxauopwsY9C8nurkgleSJoyqkfDBNvoVC1koZZswyUww5wu8v16I33t3IWopdQvVrfPEjemeRV9ZPuqa70hRRJswwSPQZYvguJZgEEvgoD006xr55-mon4D5v-87wz8mal-9mk6arUrc4IGcPViy1g4B-b9yR-4y7LC75RG6gH7fRiMObRkTT-xiCNz1yulolEOXaEDCoeCOZtQk5pVoCyKhSPodL3Un6Uf8qnut-4G6GoE8HKNN-xLQdUyeWi2RW9D8GeV7UQTYDpsO3oUKkY5ggM5W6D8k3q8G10I-d8iKV0xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Graduates of the mayor's Jumpstart Academy were featured in the segment, including city staff and residents who said the program helped them apply business lessons to their ventures.

Yoneique Watkins, identified in the segment as a deputy city clerk, said she formed God's Words to Me LLC, a faith-based business selling devotionals, prayer journals, children's books and inscribed candles. Watkins said the academy taught practical skills: \"The Jumpstart Academy helped me to price mark my products based off of how much it takes to to make the 1 candle, for example.\" The broadcast said her two daughters participated in the academy and received certificates at the graduation ceremony.

Terrell Goldwire, a city commission aide, is the founder of the Freckleberry line, which includes children's books and a kids clothing collection; the segment described the line as stemming from Goldwire's experience in modeling and her mother's encouragement. Caitlin Kenny, who works as the city's marketing graphics supervisor and runs a side business selling handmade jewelry, told the segment the academy filled gaps in her knowledge, including finance and LLC registration.

Program participants in the segment emphasized networking and peer support as key benefits; the broadcast did not provide enrollment numbers, program cost details, curriculum documents or the academy's funding sources.","Graduates of the mayor’s Jumpstart Academy included city staff and residents who said the program helped them price products, register businesses and gain confidence to grow ventures.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6245501,"West Palm Beach Green Market wraps season as vendors highlight local foods and crafts",131,140000,271000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3225584-785835f43d11c3739dcf805f28613486&start=140&end=271","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3225584-785835f43d11c3739dcf805f28613486/thumbnail_140000.jpg","/articles/6245501/Florida/West-Palm-Beach-Green-Market-wraps-season-as-vendors-highlight-local-foods-and-crafts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245501-28f1fec704c7cd0befbc0726cc9d6c4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1777374320&Signature=dSRvXTQyoyKhQodPsgJbhGfbxcZsVHULWPjK6uAWhqbdzeC7RwgWdFisnbuTjokFGeevcu-BGR4de~BxX0C762fnsbADSwmUsOYnr2ikEv6fkO99nAm1oYVkfhpUKTBoX6MF51isDBkuABZoi5ejjkLDzFBin10gmRjYJlBHdD3GPxfSCgcHrMB1QD3N7CfkqI5baqBCBt~4H-0vNnnAWzC9VjfEa1DdaroDJVtKCS0KHJIy-M1RM6m58SwVYVz2AOflqKZeal-pE8ZupaAwp1WtfH8Lcm79CWHsVlIrVWIgzqOU-RND5MKFornYKWkgTRrDdwN3CFUxPPr~Svv5xw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Palm Beach Green Market concluded another season, showcasing family-owned vendors who said the market helped them grow their businesses and reach customers.

Chef Rasheed, owner of Olive Oil of the World, told the segment his company traces origins to his mother and that the market helped the pair open a brick-and-mortar store in North Palm Beach. The segment said Rasheed placed second in the market’s master chef showcase; Rasheed said, \"There's only, 2,000 liters of that olive oil made per year.\" The broadcast described the company's product selection and noted Rasheed's presentation at the showcase drew attention to the business.

The segment also profiled urban farmer Jocelyn Ribeiro, who raises quail in her Port St. Lucie backyard. Ribeiro said, \"I farm quail. So I raise them from the egg. I take care of them their whole life cycle, and everything that's on the table comes from them.\" The segment described samples offered at the market and said quail eggs were available raw, hard-boiled or pickled and seasoned.

Producers and vendors in the segment said the market helps small businesses connect with customers and build confidence to expand. Specific sales figures, vendor counts and the market's operating budget were not provided in the broadcast.","The West Palm Beach Green Market closed another season with vendors including Olive Oil of the World and a quail farmer who sells eggs and prepared items; the market is credited with helping some vendors expand to brick-and-mortar stores.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6245506,"Two free waterfront festivals bring music and vintage culture to downtown West Palm Beach",0,344000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3225584-785835f43d11c3739dcf805f28613486&start=344&end=344","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3225584-785835f43d11c3739dcf805f28613486/thumbnail_344000.jpg","/articles/6245506/Florida/Two-free-waterfront-festivals-bring-music-and-vintage-culture-to-downtown-West-Palm-Beach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6245506-ea60109551adb10a578509205d2c32c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1777374320&Signature=lf2lSTt883RnIFVV4m7EDKkXZLVsyop4dTRns-ZLo29NfN1k5R8nK2eHpSEMSLNwjg3Ly06VqJTvrd8~WH5YHi99M0B2eVseMM~jBy-Gl3uus7cKxxZTUctnc8r3hQUsX7F2Mgh8M0HUi3rGOHJxlyuaW8dtSsOUmM1-xQQhgbToYdj-lGegO9rIGDsqN1KV8yLz70ONVTHw~YDMf8HBM5hblCVmc2UxyIjgGIumnBreT7WjCTvAOtNkQAZvhdjmNpBWXe-ufQa1eDfOUfp-3XDJpp9Rfh717il25v~5qAfm2AHCyIco9CR8jKXnAcAj4uGXBFHsuwtP2HfPyzxxXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two free festivals recently used the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront to showcase local music, vendors and eighties-themed attractions, filling a gap left by the indefinite break of Sunfest.

Organizers staged the 561 Music Festival at the Meyer Amphitheater with about 20 area bands across two stages and a broad vendor presence offering clothing, jewelry and art. An unnamed festival organizer told the broadcast, \"We're very passionate about the music scene. We're very passionate about the creativity of the original music scene. We, found out that Sunfest wasn't gonna happen this year, and, we decided to take, take that opportunity and keep the music going at the waterfront.\" Sheryl Khan, the segment's reporter, noted the festival included vendors selling children's books, including titles by an NFL player identified in the segment as Bridal Bryant.

Vintage Vibes, described in the segment as \"powered by Love the Palm Beaches in collaboration with the City of West Palm Beach and the Downtown Development Authority,\" focused on eighties-themed music and attractions. The broadcast listed eighties tribute bands such as Rubix, a fully stocked arcade with classic games like Pac-Man and Frogger, arts and crafts, a lineup of classic cars and food trucks along Flagler Drive, and a mini roller rink.

Sheryl Khan summarized the events' appeal: \"Everybody loves the art. Everybody loves to shop, and everybody loves to eat. A given that everybody loves music. And hopefully, the first downtown stops for these totally awesome festivals won't be the last.\" The segment did not provide event dates, attendance figures or permit details.

Why it matters: the two free festivals provided public entertainment and vendor opportunities on the waterfront while Sunfest remains on hiatus, according to the segment. Further planning, funding or scheduling information was not specified in the broadcast.","With Sunfest on an indefinite break, two new free festivals — the 561 Music Festival and Vintage Vibes — used the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront to showcase local bands, vendors and eighties-themed attractions.","actionData","errors"]

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Downtown ambassador program helps visitors, connects unhoused people to services in West Palm Beach

Mayor's Jumpstart Academy graduates include city employees and new entrepreneurs

West Palm Beach Green Market wraps season as vendors highlight local foods and crafts

Two free waterfront festivals bring music and vintage culture to downtown West Palm Beach