Highland Beach Board Tackles Beach Cleanliness and Dune Restoration

Overview: The Highland Beach Natural Resources Preservation Board recently addressed pressing environmental issues affecting local beaches and dunes, with discussions on beach cleanliness, the challenges of recycling, and the need for dune restoration. The meeting delved into the complexities of keeping beaches clean, managing invasive species, and the logistics of implementing new environmental protection measures.

Highland Beach Commission Debates Future of Milani Park

Overview: In a recent Highland Beach Town Commission meeting, the future of Milani Park dominated discussions, with the commission ultimately passing Resolution 2024-003 to support the sale of the property. This decision came after extensive debate regarding the county’s plans to develop workforce housing on the site, a move that has sparked significant controversy within the community. The resolution passed unanimously despite concerns about the implications of the 30-year-old agreement granting the Milani family the right of first refusal on any sale of the property and potential legal challenges related to the county’s bond obligations.