Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina’s January 2025 Message
Happy New Year, Palm Bay!
As we welcome 2025, I’m proud to reflect on our city’s incredible progress in 2024. Despite challenges, Palm Bay thrived with new projects, growing businesses, and vibrant community events. Together, we’ll continue building a brighter future.
Thank You, Palm Bay!
A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who attended the 16th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza! This beloved event, organized by The House Church with local support, showcased our community’s unity and generosity.
Sacrifice Park Update
Construction on Sacrifice Park is moving forward, featuring an obelisk honoring first responders, engraved memorials, and the Johnson and Grogan Memorial Amphitheater. Completion is expected early 2025. Visit pbfl.org/SacrificePark for updates.
Upcoming Observances
- Human Trafficking Prevention Month: Let’s unite against exploitation and support survivors.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 16): Reflect on Dr. King’s vision of justice and equality.
- International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27): Honor lives lost and reaffirm our commitment to empathy and tolerance.
Save the Date: Mayor’s Ball – June 28, 2025
This year’s charity event will benefit Space Coast Discovery, a non-profit school dedicated to children with special needs. The school provides personalized education and therapy, empowering students toward independence.
Space Coast Discovery is expanding with a new facility opening in January 2025 and plans for a state-of-the-art center to serve even more students. Sponsorship opportunities for the Mayor’s Ball are now available, offering a chance to support this vital cause and showcase your business.
For tickets and sponsorships, visit pbfl.org/mayorsball or email Evelyn.Padilla@pbfl.org.
Here’s to a successful 2025, Palm Bay! Together, we’ll continue making our city a wonderful place to live, work, and thrive.
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