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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

The Providencia – The Ship That Named Palm Beach and West Palm Beach

The Providencia - West Palm Beach History

On January 9, 1878, the 175-ton, square-rigged, Spanish brigantine The Providencia, bound from Trinidad to Havana to Cadiz, Spain with a cargo of logs, Cuban rum & cigars, animal hides, beans, garlic and Trinidadian coconuts, ran aground on what was then known as the Lake Worth Country (named for Major …

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The Ashley Gang – West Palm Beach History

The Ashley Gang by David J Castello

How terrifying was 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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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 – 9p. Featuring premium entertainment, a food vendor and more, Clematis By Night is FREE to the public The Waterfront Commons in located at 100 N. Clematis …

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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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Cultural Council for Palm Beach County announces 2020 Muse Awards Recipients

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County recently announced the winners of its 2020 Muse Awards – the county’s premier awards ceremony honoring individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to arts and culture. Recipients will be honored at the 2020 Muse Awards: Step Right Up ceremony on April …

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The Skunk Ape – Florida’s Bigfoot

Skunk Ape

For centuries, Florida’s Seminoles called them the Esti Capcaki (Tall Man). Today, they are known as the Skunk Ape and Palm Beach County has had its fair share of sightings. Understandably, most people are skeptical that such a creature ever existed. Sightings peaked in the 1970s as residential construction began …

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$11.5M Mansion Sale Breaks West Palm Beach Real Estate Record

.5 Mansion Breaks West Palm Beach Real Estate Record

The $11.5 million sale of a mansion has set a new record for the sale of a single-family home in West Palm Beach. The 9,364-square-foot residence, located at 2914 Washington Road, easily shattered the record set only last year, more than doubling the $5.02 million sale of 5615 South Flagler …

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Rascal Flatts – Coral Sky Amphitheater – May 23rd

Rascal Flatts - West Palm Beach

Country superstars Rascal Flatts, with special guest Lee Brice, comes to the Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach on Thursday, May 23rd. Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Rascal Flatts consists of Gary LeVox on vocals, Jay DeMarcus playing bass guitar, keys, and singing backing vocals, and Joe Don Rooney on …

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