Residents sign petition to save Aqua Crest pool

A petition to save the Aqua Crest pool in Delray Beach already has been signed by 77 residents.

The Aqua Crest pool in Delray Beach could be closed indefinitely or remain open seasonally as its fate is in the vote of Palm Beach County commissioners later this month.

"I am a swimmer there. Apparently it's in the proposed 2010 budget for the Palm Beach County Commission," said Delray Beach resident Ja'el Mitten.

Mitten signed the petition, which began circulating June 6.

"After all... close a swimming pool or raise property taxes? This is a wonderful outdoor swimming pool that is always busy. I love swimming laps there a few times a week on my lunch hour, and was so saddened to hear that they may close for half the year," Mitten said.

The Aqua Crest Pool at 2503 Seacrest Blvd. in Delray Beach has been serving residents swimming needs since 1979.

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David DiPino joined Forum Publishing Group in August 2006. As a reporter for the Delray Forum, David covers community news and writes a dining column twice a month that focuses on restaurants in South Palm Beach County.

He also is one of the writers of the twice-monthly Hometown Downtown column that looks at events, celebrations, and organizations in Delray and Boynton Beach. He freelances for the Sun-Sentinel during high school football and basketball seasons.

David spent 12 years working in the restaurant industry, and did just about every job in the back of the house, including line cook, sous chef, and dessert chef. A Florida native who lives in Jupiter, he studied Multimedia Journalism at Florida Atlantic University, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. David enjoys playing the guitar, golf, boating and snorkeling during his free time.

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