Sweet Treats for All Ages You don’t have to be a child to feel the wave of excitement when you enter a candy store. The nostalgia, the vibrant colors, the intoxicating sweet smell – all conspire to transport you back to simpler times. If there’s one place in West Palm …
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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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Nestled in the heart of West Palm Beach’s vibrant dining scene, Avocado Grill is a love letter to fresh, inventive cuisine. Founded in the fall of 2014 by Executive Chef Julien Gremaud, this culinary hotspot has been setting the gold standard for farm-to-table dining in South Florida. Chef Gremaud, a …
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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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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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In late April 1519, Juan Ponce de Leon made landfall at the Jupiter Inlet (Rio de la Cruz) with two ships, the Santa Maria de la Consolacion and the Santiago, to replenish water and firewood, and wait for a third ship, the Cristobal, to rejoin them. They were met by …
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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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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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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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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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