In a few years, the best waves in South Florida won’t be at the beach…they will be in northwest Palm Beach County at a wave park designed by surfing legend Kelly Slater after the Palm Beach County Commission unanimously approved zoning change for Surf Ranch Florida within the Palm Beach Park of Commerce. According an economic impact study the developer ordered from The Washington Economics Group, Surf Ranch Florida would create 307 direct jobs and $45 million in direct economic impacts during construction and when the Park is open and fully operational, would support 236 direct jobs and direct economic impact of $22 million….read full article.
