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South Palm Beach: Penny’s worth a lot to residents here

Posted by The Coastal Star on July 1, 2026 at 11:29

ABOVE: South Palm Beach created a graphic explaining how Penny the Sea Turtle became the town’s official mascot. Graphic provided; BELOW: The statue former resident Penny Davidson created. Maria Biggane/The Coastal Star

By Brian Biggane

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