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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

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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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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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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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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The Ashley Gang – West Palm Beach History

The Ashley Gang by David J Castello

How terrifying were the Ashley Gang? Between 1915 and 1924, they robbed over forty banks. One Florida official said they were the greatest threat to the state since the Seminole Indian Wars. Their appetite for revenge was insatiable. No matter how long it took, once you crossed them they would …

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WestPalmBeach.com Spotlight: Audrey Gruss and Hope For Depression

Audrey Gruss and Hope For Depression

Billy Joel, Ellen Degeneres, Terry Bradshaw, Eric Clapton, Halle Berry, Sting, Ben Stiller, George Stephanopoulos, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Rice, Gwyneth Paltrow and Amy Tan all have one thing in common – they all suffer from the darkness of depression. Another sufferer was Hope – the late mother of Palm Beach …

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