Today InWest Palm
Issue 8Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Clematis Street garage mural painted over after more than a decade

The six-story Clematis Street garage mural is being painted over after years of sun and rain.

Lead story

Clematis Street garage mural painted over after more than a decade

The six-story mural on the Clematis Street parking garage — titled *I Lost My Shoe When I Saw You* and painted by Croatian artist Lonac — is being painted over. City officials say the piece had faded and worn after more than a decade of exposure to the elements, and repainting the garage exterior is necessary maintenance. Sybille Canthal, the city's Director of Arts, told WPTV the city fully intends to commission another mural on the garage once the work is done. The Clematis mural was part of a former art tourism initiative that brought internationally known artists to downtown. Other murals around the city have also disappeared in recent years, including pieces on the CityPlace Garage and near Palm Beach Dramaworks.

Around town

Morton's steakhouse closes on Flagler Drive after 30-plus years

Morton's steakhouse on Flagler Drive has closed after more than three decades in West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach Post. The location was one of the city's longest-running upscale dining establishments. No further details on the closure were immediately available.

State tax cut plan could cost smaller cities millions, county appraiser warns

A proposed state property tax overhaul moving through the Florida Legislature could strip millions in revenue from Palm Beach County's smaller and older cities, county Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks has warned, according to the Palm Beach Post. Jacks says those municipalities may not be able to absorb the losses.

Emelina earns West Palm Beach's first Michelin star

Emelina has become one of two new one-star Florida restaurants in the 2026 Michelin Guide, according to Michelin North America. The recognition gives West Palm Beach a new dining milestone and puts a 16-seat Flamingo Park tasting-menu restaurant on the statewide one-star list.

City Hall

Beetlejuice the musical at the Kravis Center

The touring production of *Beetlejuice* runs at the Kravis Center through June 8, with showtimes most days at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Today's performance begins at 2 p.m.

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