A new downtown business owner is sounding the alarm about what she’s seeing behind her shop, adding to a growing number of concerns about safety and behavior in Lake Worth Beach’s Cultural Plaza. The increase in complaints is prompting city leaders to consider new action ahead of next week’s commission meeting.
City considers safety task force amid growing concerns
Business owners and neighbors said the Cultural Plaza has seen a noticeable spike in concerning activity in recent months. One of the newest to speak out is Mia Cozier, who opened her juice bar, You Got The Juice, less than a week ago directly across from the plaza.
“It seems like a great area, it just has to be cleaned up a bit,” Cozier told WPTV.
Cozier said she began noticing troubling behavior almost immediately — and is worried it could hurt foot traffic and deter customers…