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Business owners and residents press council to pause Singer Island paid‑parking plan; council agrees to workshop
Summary
Merchants and residents urged the council to withdraw or delay plans for paid parking at Ocean Mall and marina areas on Singer Island, citing potential harm to local businesses and uncertainty about rate allocation; council directed staff to hold further workshops and share survey results before implementation.
Riviera Beach — Dozens of business owners and residents told the council Wednesday they oppose a planned paid‑parking program for the Ocean Mall, marina and nearby Singer Island areas, and urged officials to withdraw the plan or provide clearer details about rates, resident discounts and where revenue would be allocated.
Speakers said paid parking would hurt restaurants and service workers who rely on free parking, and several petition organizers urged the council to cancel or…
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