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David J Castello is the Editor-in-Chief and Chief Operating Officer for the Castello Cities Internet Network (WestPalmBeach.com, Nashville.com, PalmSprings.com, etc). His debut novel, The Diary of an Immortal (1945-1959) was published in 2016. Visit: www.DavidCastello.com

West Palm Beach Fall Activities!

West Palm Beach Summer Activities

Fall is here and there are a multitude of West Palm Beach Fall activities to enjoy! Don’t forget that West Palm Beach is a year-round resort destination. Here you will find Drift Fishing, Parasailing, Charter Fishing, River Tours, Food Tours, Snorkeling, SCUBA, Sunset Catamaran Cruises and much more to experience. …

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When A German U-Boat Attacked Palm Beach County

When A German U-Boat Attacked Palm Beach County

At 1 pm on the sunny afternoon of May 4, 1942, the master of the 9,767-ton British tanker Eclipse was confused to see a torpedo speeding toward him from the beach near the Boynton Beach Inlet. Incredibly, the 220 foot-long submarine U-564, commanded by German ace Reinhard “Teddy” Suhren, had …

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The Barefoot Mailman

The Barefoot Mailman

In the mid-19th century, the sixty-eight mile stretch of coastline between present-day Palm Beach and Miami had remained largely untouched since Ponce de Leon sailed past in 1513. Local Native American tribes such as the Jeaga and Tekesta had disappeared in the early 1700s, but it was still wild country …

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Clematis By Night returns to West Palm Beach

Clematis by Night, West Palm Beach, South Florida

Hosted by the city of West Palm Beach, the enormously popular Clematis By Night returns to the Waterfront Commons  every Thursday from 6pm – 9pm beginning April 6th. Featuring premium entertainment, a food vendor and more, Clematis By Night is FREE to the public The Waterfront Commons in located at …

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JFK’s Doomsday Bunker on Peanut Island

Kennedy Bunker - Peanut Island

On October 27, 1962, during the Cuban Missile Crisis, the aircraft carrier USS Randolph and eleven destroyers detected the Soviet diesel-electric submarine B-59 in the Windward Passage between the southern-most tip of Cuba and Haiti. They began depth charging, totally unaware that the Soviet submarine was carrying a nuclear torpedo …

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West Palm Beach Greenmarket Reopens

West Palm Beach GreenMarket Reopens

Fresh from being voted the Best Farmers Market in the United States, the West Palm Beach GreenMarket has reopened. There will be 30 new vendors this season, raising the total count to 100. New local vendors include Bartnick’s Bagels, Baguette Plus Baking Company, Brown Family Farm and Crab Island Seafood …

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Historic Downtown West Palm Beach Icons Sell For $54.2 Million

Comeau Building west palm beach

Two of downtown West Palm Beach’s most historic and recognizable structures have been sold as part of a three building real estate package for $54.2 million. Morning Calm Management of Boca Raton has purchased The Comeau Building, The Harvey Building and The Atrium. All three buildings are located in the heart …

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French Bulldog Is Most Popular Breed In West Palm Beach

The Labrador Retriever may be America’s most popular breed, but the French Bulldog is most popular in West Palm Beach for the fifth year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 2020 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the United States. The French Bulldog …

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WestPalmBeach.com Spotlight: Bob Carter, Founder of Actors’ Rep

Bob Carter - Actors Rep

Bob Carter is the founder and artistic director of Bob Carter’s Actor’s Workshop and Repertory Theatre (Actor’s Rep) in West Palm Beach. In addition to being a student of Lee and Paula Strasberg, he was the first to bring Off-Broadway plays to South Florida. Tell us about your beginnings. I …

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