The Pleasant City Family Reunion Committee Inc. was created by the late Everee Jimerson Clarke in 1993 to sponsor the first Pleasant City Community Reunion in conjunction with the city of West Palm Beach’s Centennial Celebration in 1994. Former residents, who have property and close ties here and have been away for more than 20 years, found that life had taken a bizarre and frightening turn in Pleasant City. There was a stigma of deterioration, crime, and low self-esteem.

Many residents became discouraged and moved away to seek opportunities elsewhere. Many people visiting or moving into West Palm Beach believed that Pleasant City had no important history because what they saw was negative. The Pleasant City Family Reunion Committee is working to overcome some of these misconceptions. Aside from renewing old friendships and strengthening family ties, we are encouraging former residents, many who are retirees, to come back home to get involved in the revitalization and redevelopment efforts of other community group. The reunion initiative continues to invigorate and inspire business people and investors who can make a big difference in the community.