Mary Brandenburg

Ink Wars: A New Law Pits Florida Tattoo Artists Against One Another

For Lake Worth Commissioner Mulvehill, It IS Easy Being Green

Mango orchards were once common in Lake Worth: Mulvehill says they could be again.​Lake Worth Commissioner Suzanne Mulvehill has a headfull of programs she'd like to see in Lake Worth to make it the greenest little city in South Florida. On the agenda: composting, public orchards, rain barrels, an ... More >>

This Weekend, Pridefest of the Palm Beaches Has More to Celebrate

You could theoretically travel around the world for twelve months attending gay pride festivals, from Melbourne in January to Manila in December. Blackman: Getting wet at tomorrow's Pridefest​The big US celebrations, in New York and San Fransisco, are scheduled to coincide with the historic Stone ... More >>

West Palm Commission Supports Gay Adoption

​West Palm Beach became the second city in Broward-Palm Beach this month to pass a resolution supporting gays who want to adopt kids in Florida. Under current Florida law, gay men and lesbians are banned from adopting, although they're permitted, and in fact encouraged, to become foster parents. I ... More >>

West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel Took on Community Activists, and Dreams for Northwood Village Died

​West Palm Beach became the second city in Broward-Palm Beach this month to pass a resolution supporting gays who want to adopt kids in Florida. Under current Florida law, gay men and lesbians are banned from adopting, although they're permitted, and in fact encouraged, to become foster parents. I ... More >>

7 Reasons to Re-read West Palm's 'Pay to Play' Grand Jury Report

Summer's a great time to revisit the classics!​Here we are in the dog days of August, an excellent time to do a little summer re-reading.  On the Juice's beachside reading list is the Grand Jury Report released in 2007 on the "Pay to Play" scandal in West Palm Beach. A Grand Jury was convened ... More >>

Green is Color of the Summer for Local Criminals

Boca bank robber goes for the green​Green may be the new buzzword in political and development circles. But green is also the new black for South Florida criminals when it comes to sartorial choices this summer. Fashion-forward scammers are tossing those dowdy stocking masks and dark T-shirts in f ... More >>

Legislative Champion for Tattooists Perplexed by Desire for Tattoos

Florida Rep. Mary Brandenburg, the Democrat from Lake Worth, is what passes for a champion of tattooists. You see, in a Republican-dominated legislature, tattoos are like Satan's graffiti on God's aluminum siding. But, oh well. Tattooists have learned to be pragmatic in their political forays, and t ... More >>

Save Me

One newly illegal substance, two short trips, and a different approach to the war on drugs

Peddling the Park

You can beat City Hall. Just make friends with the mayor.

The Other Shaw

Despite this guy's penchant for weird ideas and nasty insults, he has a shot

Almost Prefect

West Palm planner Joe Minicozzi sure doesn't sound like a bureaucrat