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WELCOME TO PALM BEACH COUNTY
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11 FUN FACTS ABOUT PALM BEACH COUNTY
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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
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EDUCATION
GETTING AROUND: A GUIDE TO TRANSPORTATION
Public and private schools, homeschooling, higher education
Major arteries, railways and buses, water taxis, aviation
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Major medical facilities, children’s hospitals, freestanding ERs, urgent care, V.A. clinics
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SENIOR LIVING Independent living communities, skilled nursing and memory care facilities
Profiles of the unique cities and towns in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast
Economic overview, major industries, networking resources, top 25 employers
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HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM
DINING A guide to popular area restaurants
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NEWCOMER RESOURCES Getting settled: utilities, licenses, voter registration, and recycling
LEISURE AND RECREATION Art and culture, family attractions, sporting life, and golf scene
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SALES DIRECTOR Dee Wade ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Dina Turner EDITOR Cathy Chestnut ART DIRECTOR Laurie Spector CONTRIBUTING WRITER Nanci Theoret CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS B.A. Bowen Photography, Discover the Palm Beaches, Alex Dolce, Palm Beach County Sports Commission, Visit Florida, Visit St. Lucie, Will Pryce ADVERTISING Account Managers Kathy Breen, Jen Dardano, Tanya Lorigan Advertising Services Coordinator Elizabeth Hackney PRODUCTION Production Director Selene M. Ceballo Production Manager Lourdes Linares Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis Web Editor Abigail Duffy Production Coordinator Ileana Cabán Senior Designer Jeffrey Rey Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas OPERATIONS Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva Logistics Manager Omar Morales Distribution Manager Judy Heflin Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel Circulation Assistant Britney Stinson IT Manager Omar Greene
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alm Beach County and the Treasure Coast have been adapting rapidly to an influx of new residents. High-speed rail now connects through Palm Beach County from Miami to Orlando. Soon the service will add a stop in Stuart. Palm Beach County is the epicenter of a building and business boom sweeping the East Coast of the Sunshine State. Corporate headquarters have been relocated to our warmer climate and manufacturing has been on an upswing with hundreds of jobs added in recent months. But people come here for more than just the solid employment opportunities. Great schools, from public to private and pre-K to post-graduate, as well as continuing education provide residents plenty of learning options at every age. Vanderbilt University is planning a new business school campus in West Palm Beach and there are several university-level expansions underway. Housing options that include starter homes, spacious family homes, condos, and beachfront properties present all manner of choices for various needs and desires. And employment opportunities in areas such as manufacturing, research and development, health care, and hospitality offer residents an abundance of potential for career advancement and mobility. Cleveland Clinic recently announced a new hospital to be built servicing Palm Beach County. New residential and office towers are going up in West Palm Beach and the skyline in Boca Raton is getting a lift with new condominium towers as well. Office and commercial space continues to expand north toward the Treasure Coast. And, new planned housing developments in St. Lucie and Martin counties promise affordable options for growing families on the move. Need to get outdoors? Palm Beach County absolutely has you covered. Golf, tennis, sportfishing, pickleball, polo, boating,
watersports…all are available just minutes away, no matter where you live in the area. When you reside in Palm Beach County, you can never say there is “nothing to do.” On the following pages, you’ll find information about where to live, shop, and dine as well as gain insight into local health care, education, transportation, and more. “City Spotlights” gives a detailed overview of many of the county’s cities and towns (as well as a few on the Treasure Coast). After consulting this guide, it will become clear why so many people are choosing to make Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast their destination of choice. Welcome home! We’re glad you’re here.
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Whether it’s the beaches or the zero state income tax, the uber wealthy love Palm Beach County: It lays claim to 58 billionaires, according to Forbes.
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Tourism is one of the largest job sectors in the county, accounting for more than 85,000 jobs. Tourism has an economic impact of more than $10.3 billion in the local economy and generates more than $84 million in bed tax revenue.
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Palm Beach County is the primary region in Florida—and the nation—for the production of sugarcane and sweet corn. As a result, Florida ranks first in the nation for both the production and value of fresh, market sweet corn. Palm Beach County is the leading grower of sugarcane in the nation, supplying 50 percent of the sugar produced in the United States.
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The first—and last—recorded snowfall in Palm Beach County was in 1977.
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West Palm Beach incorporated in 1894, making it the oldest municipality in the county.
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Palm Beach County’s Parks and Recreation Department manages more than 110 parks and recreational facilities spanning 8,500 acres with a rich variety of amenities to explore.
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The School District of Palm Beach County is the largest employer in Palm Beach County with more than 22,801 employees, including 13,003 teachers, serving 189,000 students. The district is the fifth largest in Florida and the tenth largest in the country, with a 95.9 percent graduation rate and a $5.6 billion budget.
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Palm Beach County’s 47 miles of beaches give access to coastal waters scattered with natural coral formations that are part of the Florida Reef Tract, the only living barrier coral reef in the continental United States and the third largest in the world. The creation of 160 “artificial reefs”—made of limestone, concrete, and sunken ships that become habitats for algae, corals, and other marine life—provides additional areas for fishing, diving, and snorkeling, ensuring the natural reefs are protected from overuse.
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The South Florida Fair in West Palm Beach, which opened in 1912, is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest annual event.
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The first modern-day IBM PC was secretly worked on in Boca Raton under the name “Project Acorn.” The computer was crowned “Machine of the Year” by Time magazine in 1983, overtaking the original cover that was planned to be Apple’s Steve Jobs as “Man of the Year.”
A U.S. Army fort built in Jupiter in 1838 is believed to be the first permanent non-Indian settlement in the area. The fort was followed by the first civilian residents, who started maintaining the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse in 1860.
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Economic Overview Major Industries Networking Resources Top 25 Employers
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alm Beach County has been a national leader in economic growth in a postpandemic world and is projected to remain that way well into the future. Palm Beach County saw private-sector employment increase by nearly 30,000 jobs over a 12-month period ending in July 2022. By 2029, it is expected to add more than 92,000 jobs, a growth rate of 13.9 percent, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. With industries ranging from tech innovation to agriculture, a diverse workforce, an international port and airport, business and tax incentives, and a trusted public transit system, Palm Beach County sets the standard for business development. In fact, Chief Executive magazine rated Florida as the No. 2 best state for business for the eleventh consecutive year in 2022, due to the diversity of major industries and a dozen attractive business and tax incentives offered by the state, plus many others offered through counties. Palm Beach County’s major industries include the traditional agribusiness and leisure industries that originally built the
Palm Beaches, a dynamic clean tech and high-tech sector, rapidly growing medical and life sciences components, plus aviation and aerospace technologies. The county is an increasingly popular location for corporate headquarters relocations. During a 12-month period in 2020 and 2021, 31 companies relocated or expanded operations in Palm Beach County, resulting in a capital investment of $152.3 million, according to the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. During a five-year period through 2022, capital investment was $777 million, and economic impact exceeded $6.87 billion. Nearly 13,000 jobs were created during this period with average salaries of nearly $70,000. Tech-sector growth in Palm Beach County supports a high-tech/green energy/biosciences startup corridor between West Palm Beach and Deerfield Beach. As a result of the activity in this sector, salaries are on the rise in a region where the IBM personal computer was created. More than 1,700 information technology (IT), telecommunications, and support companies employ more than
20,000 professionals with an average wage of $78,928 to bolster a state ranked in the top five nationally in high-tech establishments, export of high-tech products, and high-tech employment. While Silicon Valley is still bestknown as a tech sector, the extravagant cost of living, crowded urban centers, high state sales taxes, and a personal income tax in California are driving software engineers and developers to other states. Palm Beach County’s agribusiness has gone high-tech in this era. The county is a highly desirable location for businesses and job seekers because of its industry diversity: aviation/aerospace engineering and manufacturing; business and financial services; clean technology and energy; distribution and logistics; health care; private equity and hedge funds; information technology/telecom; life sciences; manufacturing; and equestrian and marine industries.
A DIVERSE WORKFORCE Palm Beach County provides businesses with a highly diverse and skilled talent pool.
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Many workers are drawn to the county by the exceptional job and business prospects. With no state income tax and a low sales tax, Floridians have among the highest retained incomes in the United States. Palm Beach County is Florida’s third most populous, with about 1.5 million people and a projected population growth of 4 percent by 2026. Although the perception outside the state is that Florida’s residents are primarily retired and elderly, the median age in the Palm Beaches is 44. Workers in Palm Beach County have an above-average high school graduation rate of 88.8 percent, and 37.1 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Those holding college degrees remain in high demand across the county, especially for those in STEM fields, making it an attractive option for both young graduates and more experienced mid-career and executive personnel. Palm Beach County has a significant Hispanic population of 23.9 percent, presenting a tremendous advantage for businesses in international trade with Latin and Central America. Many firms in the region are planning to enter the highly anticipated Cuba marketplace when, and if, it re-opens.
MAJOR INDUSTRIES Agribusiness: The historical core of Palm Beach County’s economy is agribusiness, which extends from just outside the coastal cities west to Lake Okeechobee. Approximately 36 percent of the county’s acres are devoted to agriculture and ranching, comprising more than a third of the county.
Aviation | Aerospace | Engineering: The few small airstrips that became Florida’s World War II military installations have grown into a major industry, including commercial aviation, air cargo, air defense projects, and rocket engines. Some of the major firms located in the county include: Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company; Aerojet Rocketdyne; Pratt & Whitney; Collins Aerospace; and Northrop Grumman.
employ more than 35,000 people and help serve 71,000 millionaire households in Palm Beach County help earn it the moniker of “Wall Street South.” With no individual state income tax, corporate gains tax, and top marginal taxes for individuals and estates, Florida is a highly attractive location for the affluent and the financial companies that serve them.
Clean Tech: Florida is No. 1 nationally in annual biomass production, No. 1 in net energy generation from biomass, and seventh in energy generation from renewable sources, including hydroelectric and solar. The state supports research and development in the
industry through renewable tax incentives and support of research centers. Palm Beach County hosts more than 715 cleantech businesses such as Blue Biofuels, Inc., SolarTech Universal, 4Ocean, and Enerfuel.
Distribution and Logistics: Palm Beach County is centrally located near Florida’s largest population centers and has convenient access to world markets via the port. The county is home to more than 15 distribution centers totaling more than five million square feet. These distribution centers take advantage of Intermodal Systems Highways, railroads, airports, and the Port of Palm Beach. Among
PALM BEACH BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS & NETWORKING GROUPS CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS Junior League of the Palm Beaches
jlpb.org
Palm Beach Civic Association
palmbeachcivic.org wpbrotary.com
West Palm Beach Rotary Club
ENTREPRENEUR GROUPS Tech Hub South Florida
techhubsouthflorida.org
SCORE Palm Beach County
palmbeachcounty.score.org
Florida Small Business Center at FAU
fau.edu/sbdc
NETWORKING/BUSINESS REFERRAL GROUPS Best of the Best Network
bestofthebestnetwork.com
Business Executives Inc.
beipb.com
Executives’ Association of the Palm Beaches
palmbeachexecs.com
Networking Professionals International Palm Bech County
npiflorida.com
Palm Beach Business Associates
pbbainc.com
The Palm Beach Toastmasters Club
thepalmbeachtoastmastersclub.com
West Palm Beach Business Referral Group
wpbbrc.com
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSULTING Business Network International - Palm Beach Elite
bniamerica.com
Gold Coast PR Council
goldcoastprcouncil.com
Senior Executive Network
seniorexecutivenetwork.com
WOMEN’S GROUPS Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation
ewpb.org
Women’s Executive Club of South Palm Beach County
womensexecutiveclub.com
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS GROUPS
Financial Services: The presence of 2,895
Palm Beach Young Professionals
palmbeachchamber.com/pbyp
hedge funds and private equity firms that
Young Professionals of the Palm Beaches
palmbeaches.org/pages/ypop
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the firms operating distribution centers here are Aldi, Amazon, American Tire, Cheney Bros., FedEx Corporation, Nestlé, Publix, Sysco, U.S. Food Service, and Walgreens.
Equestrian: With an estimated $600 million impact on the county, equestrian sports is a signature economic sector for the county. The National Polo Center –Wellington, owned and managed by the U.S. Polo Association (USPA), is one of the largest polo facilities in the United States. It is the site of the annual Winter Equestrian Festival, which runs from January to April, hosting competitions for hunters, jumpers, and equitation, and attracting more than 250,000 people and 6,500 horses to the event. With National Polo Center–Wellington, more than 10 USPA member clubs, and many private stables and horse farm communities, Wellington is considered the epicenter of polo in the U.S.
Health Care and Life Sciences: Palm Beach County’s health care industry is vital to the economy, providing more than 79,000 jobs at nearly 5,500 health care-related businesses. There are more than 700 life sciences companies in Palm Beach County primarily engaged in research and development or the manufacture of biotechnologies, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and environmental and biological sciences. In the past five years, 50 life sciences companies have relocated to the county or expanded. Two renowned research institutes— the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology and Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience—anchor what is dubbed the Palm Beach Life Sciences Cluster. IT and Telecommunications: Palm Beach County is a national leader for IT and telecommunications. With more than $8 billion
annually in IT research and development activities, Florida ranks fourth nationally in high-tech establishments, third in hightech product exports, and fifth in high-tech employment. Palm Beach County is home to nearly 2,200 IT, telecommunications, and support companies employing nearly 20,000 professionals with an average wage of $94,354, according to the Business Development Board. The area is recognized as a prime place to locate technology firms and startups, a reputation that encompasses Deerfield Beach, just across the Hillsboro River from Boca Raton.
Manufacturing: Florida offers a sales tax exemption to manufacturers that purchase new equipment and machinery. Palm Beach County offers targeted industry incentives including sales and use tax exemptions, and tax credits and refunds for capital investment, R&D, and job creation. Currently, there are
PALM BEACH COUNTY AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Belle Glade
561-996-2745
bellegladechamber.com
West Palm Beach
561-282-9657
blackchamberpbc.com
Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
Boca Raton
561-395-4433
bocaratonchamber.com
Boynton Beach Chamber of Commerce
Boynton Beach
561-395-4433
bocaratonchamber.com
Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce
Wellington
561-790-6200
cpbchamber.com
Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach
561-833-3711
palmbeaches.org
Delray Beach Chamber of Commerce
Delray Beach
561-278-0424
delraybeach.com
Finnish American Chamber of Commerce Florida
Lake Worth
561-582-2335
facc-fl.com
West Palm Beach
561-889-6527
fhachamber.com
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach
561-832-1986
hispanicchamberpbc.com
Lantana Chamber of Commerce
Lantana
561-585-8664
lantanachamber.com
Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
Palm Beach
561-655-3282
palmbeachchamber.com
Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce
Palm Beach Gardens
561-655-7111
pbnchamber.com
Riviera Beach Chamber of Commerce
Riviera Beach
561-746-7111
pbnchamber.com
Wellington Chamber of Commerce
Wellington
561-792-6525
wellingtonchamber.com
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach
561-659-0285
womenschamber.biz
Belle Glade Chamber of Commerce Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
Florida Hispanic American Chamber of Commerce for Palm Beach County
MARTIN & ST. LUCIE COUNTIES AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Hobe Sound Chamber of Commerce
Hobe Sound
772-546-4724
hobesound.org
Indiantown/Western Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Indiantown
772-597-2184
indiantownchamber.com
Jensen Beach Chamber of Commerce
Jensen Beach
772-334-3444
jensenbeachflorida.info
Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce
Stuart
772-287-1088
stuartmartinchamber.org
Palm City Chamber of Commerce
Palm City
772-286-8121
palmcitychamber.com
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more than 23,670 manufacturing jobs in the county boasting an average salary of $88,101. The local workforce offers particular expertise in advanced materials, aerospace, biomedical, IT, defense, marine, and green technologies.
Marine Industry: With 37,000 registered boaters in the county, the marine industry has an economic impact of $4.7 billion, ranging from boat and equipment sales to the 22,000 jobs provided by the sector to the revenue generated by marinas, boatyards, and more. The annual, four-day Palm Beach International Boat Show, which attracts hundreds of exhibitors and more than 55,000 attendees from around the world.
MARKET ACCESS TO THE CARIBBEAN More than $7 billion worth of commodities move through the Port of Palm Beach each year. Unlike many U.S. ports, the Port of Palm Beach handles exports, with approximately 80 percent of its cargo exported, contributing to a positive trade balance. The majority of the exported cargo supports Caribbean island nations. All of the
nearly 900,000 tons of raw sugar produced in the Glades area of the county ship through the port.
BUSINESS TAXES, SALES TAX, AND LICENSING Florida requires certain businesses to obtain professional licenses through state examination boards located in various departments; for example, health care workers are licensed through the Florida Department of Health. A list of all businesses and professionals requiring a state license is available at myfloridalicense.com/dbpr. An overview of the corporate business tax system is available at the Florida Department of Revenue, which also covers unemployment tax and taxes collected by the Department of Revenue. The department offers a startup kit for business owners at floridarevenue.com. Florida charges a 7 percent sales tax on retail purchases and a use tax on certain leased/rented goods and services. Registration with the state is required, and taxes can be filed and paid online.
For over 100 years, Cummings & Lockwood has been building meaningful and lasting relationships with our private clients, their family offices, businesses and charitable entities, serving as trusted advisors throughout their lifetimes and providing sophisticated legal counsel at every important stage of their lives.
COUNTY BUSINESS INCENTIVES A wide array of state and local incentives are available to relocating and expanding enterprises. The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County provides support as experts in the tax abatement and grants processes. Every city in the county offers some incentives as well, including expedited permitting and/or cash incentives, as well as possible tax incentives. Learn more: bdb.org/ relocation/incentives-by-city.
JOB GROWTH The Palm Beaches are adding more professional, business, and STEM sector– related jobs than other counties. With the construction of new homes and apartments, retailers and services are expected to follow the growing population, bringing new jobs. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity projects that Palm Beach County will experience increased job growth annually through the end of the decade.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
3300 Forest Hill Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33406 • 561-434-8000 palmbeachschools.org The School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth largest school district in the nation, with 22,801 employees, 13,003 teachers, and 189,000 students, which includes charter schools, and a 95.9 percent
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graduation rate. The district is the fifth largest in Florida and the tenth largest in the country, with a 95.9 percent graduation rate and a $5.6 billion budget. The district offers International Baccalaureate programs and specialized career academies. The Palm Beach County STEM Education Council s an alliance of private, public and non-profit sectors that collaborate with local industries to give students a strong foundation in
twenty-first-century skills needed for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431 561-297-3000 • fau.edu FAU is part of Florida’s state university system, with 6,335 employees. With its main
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campus in Boca Raton, FAU also operates six satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Pierce, Harbor Branch, and Jupiter. FAU ranks as a top public university by U.S. News & World Report’s and has earned several other accolades for research and several graduate and undergraduate programs. Established in 1961 as the state’s fifth public university, FAU serves more than 31,000 students and includes a K-12 school district. It offers 170-plus degree programs, 21 NCAA Division 1 teams, and a 24:1 student to faculty ration. FAU has been named No. 1 in the state for ethnic diversity and for doctoral-level undergraduate research.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD COMMISSIONERS
301 N. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401 • 561-355-2001 discover.pbcgov.org/countycommissioners Employing 5,870 people (outside of the school district) and with a budget of more than $9 billion, the county is one of its own largest employers. Palm Beach County is Florida’s fourth largest county, with 1.5 million residents and growing. Notably, Palm Beach is one of four Florida counties and one of 58 counties nationally to achieve the AAA bond rating, which is critical for financial stability.
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TENET COASTAL DIVISION PALM BEACH COUNTY
9960 Central Park Blvd. N., Ste. 400, Boca Raton, 33428 • 888-498-1883 tenetfloridaphysicianservices.com A division of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, the Palm Beach Health Network Physician Groups employs 5,734 people at six facilities in Palm Beach County: Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, and West Boca Medical Center. The system also offers a network of walk-in clinics, imaging facilities, and outpatient surgery centers. Tenet’s Conifer Health Solutions subsidiary provides technology-enabled performance improvement and health management
solutions to hospitals, health systems, integrated delivery networks, physician groups, self-insured organizations, and health plans.
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NEXTERA ENERGY
(Parent company of Florida Power & Light) 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, 33408 • 561-691-7171 • nexteraenergy.com NextEra Energy is the parent company of Florida Power & Light, which is the largest utility holding company in America. NextEra Energy subsidiaries generate clean, emissionsfree electricity from seven commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin. It also own NextEra Energy Resources; with these affiliated entities, it is the world’s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. The company employs about 5,600 people in Palm Beach County. It is often recognized for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. For 17 years, it has been ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry in Fortune’s list of “World’s Most Admired Companies.”
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B BAPTIST HEALTH SOUTH FFLORIDA
2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, 33435 • 561-737-7733 • baptisthealth.net Baptist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health care organization and clinical care network in Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. In Palm Beach County, it employs 3,135 people at Bethesda Hospital East, Bethesda Hospital West, Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health and Wellness Institute, Boynton Beach Medical Pavilion, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, and several other facilities.
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WEST PALM BEACH VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 33410 • 561-422-8262 va.gov/west-palm-beach-health-care The VA West Palm Beach Healthcare
System offers a wide range of health, support, and facility services for veterans -for-profit, Facilities include the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, VA-operated clinics in Port St. Lucie and Delray, and five community-based outpatient clinics in Boca Raton, Fort Pierce, Okeechobee, Stuart, and Vero Beach. The health care system includes a 108-bed nursing home and a 13-bed blind rehabilitation service. The Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center is also a teaching hospital and it has a research program in partnership with Nova Southeastern University and the South Florida Veterans Affairs Foundation for Research and Education.
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HCA FLORIDA HEALTHCARE
450 E. Las Olas Blvd., #1100, Fort Lauderdale, 33301 • 615-344-9551 hcafloridahealthcare.com HCA Hospitals employs 2,600 people in Palm Beach County and operates multiple hospitals and surgery centers in the region, including JFK Medical Center, Palms West Hospital, and St. Lucie Medical Center. Based in Nashville, HCA was one of the nation’s first hospital companies. Its 650 affiliated sites of care create a network of hospitals, surgery centers, urgent cares and physician practices spanning the entire state.
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JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER
1210 S. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, 33458 • 561-423-1518 • jupitermed.com Jupiter Medical Center is a nonprofit, 327-bed regional medical center consisting of 207 private acute-care hospital beds and 120 long-term care, sub-acute rehabilitation, and hospice beds. In the past five years, it has opened the 55,000-square-foot Anderson Family Cancer Institute and the Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute. It is currently constructing a new Patient Care Tower and Parking Pavilion, in addiction to its JMC Neighborhood Hospital at the Health Park at Avenir. Founded in 1979, JMC has 2,495 team members, 789 physicians, and 400 volunteers. Award-winning physicians, world-class PA L M B E AC H R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E .CO M
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for Office Depot and OfficeMax, which also provide copy, print, technical, and mailing services. ODP Corporation’s other brands include ODP Business Solutions, LLC and Veyer, LLC.
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THE BREAKERS
1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, 33480 561-655-6611 • thebreakers.com This historic resort in Palm Beach is one of the iconic landmarks of Florida. Employing 2,300 people, this spectacular destination has enticed travelers for generations to enjoy its Italian Renaissance setting. Opened in 1896 by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler, today’s hotel and grounds occupy 140 acres of land of the Palm Beach barrier island on the Atlantic Ocean. Amenities include two championship golf courses, 10 tennis courts, four oceanfront pools, on-site shopping, more than a dozen restaurants and bars, a 6,000-square-foot fitness center, and a 20,000-square-foot spa.
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0FFICE DEPOT, INC./THE ODP CORPORATION
6600 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 33496 800-463-3768 • theodpcorp.com The ODP Corporation, a leading provider of business services, products, and digital solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses, employs 2,000 people at its headquarters in Boca Raton. The company— with retail and online stores—is best known
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FLORIDA CRYSTALS
1 N. Clematis St., #200, West Palm Beach, 33401 • 561-366-5100 floridacrystals.com With more than 2,000 employees in Palm Beach County, privately owned Florida Crystals is a leading national brand in the organic and natural market. The company farms 190,000 acres, most of it in Palm Beach County—where it operates two sugar mills and a sugar refinery, rice mill, packaging and distribution center, and the largest biomass renewable power plant in North America. The renewable-energy facility produces clean power from leftover and recycled biomass to fully operate its sugar operations. The company’s organic and natural consumer products are made from fresh Florida sugarcane that is harvested and milled on the same day. Florida Crystals is America’s first and only certified organic sugar made in the U.S.
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PRATT & WHITNEY
17900 Bee Line Highway, Jupiter, 33478 • 561-796-2000 • prattwhitney.com Pratt & Whitney has operated in Palm Beach County for more than 60 years. The developer of military and commercial aircraft engines currently employs an estimated 2,000 workers at its 7,000-acre campus west of Jupiter. In May 2018, the firm announced a $100 million expansion plan to add 215 jobs to its workforce in support of defense programs. Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, powers the Airbus A320neo airliners and the F135 propulsion system for the F-35 Lightning II tactical fighter by Lockheed Martin.
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CITY OF BOCA RATON
201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 33432 • 561-393-7700 • myboca.us Boca Raton is the second-largest city in Palm Beach County and has nearly 1,810 employees. Home to Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton has a major impact on the county’s economy; many of the county’s largest employers are located here. The city has an active Economic Development Fund to provide incentives for companies seeking to relocate or expand within the city. These incentives include matches for state economic development programs, grants, loans, subsidized leases, and expedited permitting. Boca Raton has partnerships with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Palm Beach County, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, and Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.
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CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH
401 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401 • 561-822-2222 • wpb.org Incorporated in 1894, two years before Miami, the City of West Palm Beach is the county seat of Palm Beach County and has an estimated population of more than 110,000. With approximately 1,725 employees on the city payroll, the city has a strategy of both service and growth. To achieve the city’s economic development goals, it partners with the Business Development Board, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Council of Palm Beach County, community development, planning, and zoning departments, and local business leaders.
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ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES
1645 West Palm Beach Lakes Blvd Ste. 600, West Palm Beach, 33401 561-478.9983 • aus.com Allied Universal provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Operating in more than 100 countries, it has a global workforce of approximately 770,000 people—with some 1,450 in Palm Beach County. Allied Universal provides an array
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of security services across more than two industries ranging from aviation to nuclear facilities to higher education.
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SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, 33406 • 561-686-8800 • sfwmd.gov The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is a regional governmental agency that manages the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of about nine million residents. Created in 1949, it is the oldest and largest of Florida’s five water management districts. SFWMD employs 1,371 staff who work to protect Florida’s water and natural resources, provide f lood protection, and ensure water supply for South Florida’s communities. SFWMD oversees the Everglades restoration project—the largest ecosystem restoration project in the world.
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of orange juice products, and a regional short line railroad operator. Headquartered in Clewiston, the company farms 245,000 acres in Hendry, Glades, Palm Beach, and Martin counties. It employs 1,300 locally, including many high-skilled jobs in automated environments. The company produces 800,000 tons of refined sugar a year. With more than 1,000 acres of orange groves and 260,000 trees, U.S. Sugar is an independent supplier of pure, premium Florida orange juice nationwide.
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PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth, 33461 • 561-967-7222 • palmbeachstate.edu Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, Palm Beach State College is one of the top producers of associate degree
graduates in the U.S. A staff of 1,066 serves almost 36,000 students annually at its five campuses and online. PBSC also offers bachelor’s degrees, professional certificates, career training, and corporate and continuing education within more than 130 programs of study.
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LOCKHEED MARTIN AND SIKORSKY, A LOCKHEED MARTIN COMPANY 1400 Northpoint Parkway, #100, West Palm Beach, 33407 • 561-494-2313 lockheedmartin.com West Palm Beach is home to one of Lockheed Martin’s premier sites for advanced propulsion, testing, and sustainment operations. Specializing in cutting-edge rotary and mission systems, this location plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining some of the most
WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
10101 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington; 33414 561-798-8500 • wellingtonregional.com Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed, acute care hospital owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. The community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, employs 1,345 and has been serving the community since 1986. It is accredited by The Joint Commission for delivering safe, high-quality care and several departments have earned national recognition, including the comprehensive stroke, breast imaging, chest pain, laboratory, wound care, and orthopedic centers. It was recognized as a 2024-2025 the U.S. News & World Report “High Performing Hospital in Heart Failure.”
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U.S. SUGAR CORPORATION
111 Ponce de Leon Ave., Clewiston, 33440 • 863-983-8121 • ussugar.com U.S. Sugar Corporation is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated producers of sugarcane, one of Florida’s major producers
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people in Palm Beach County. Wells Fargo is a nationwide, diversified financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852, Wells Fargo provides banking, investment, mortgage, and consumer and commercial financial services across 36 states and Washington, D.C. The company operates in 35 countries and serves more than 70 million customers worldwide.
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advanced military aircraft and propulsion technologies in the world. Its Jupiter location is dedicated to maintenance and crew member instruction. The Maryland-headquartered company has approximately 121,000 employees in the United States and internationally, 350-plus facilities, and 14,000 suppliers in every U.S. state and more than 52 countries.
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CHENEY BROTHERS
1 Cheney Way, Riviera Beach, 33404 800-432-1341 • cheneybrothers.com This fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor employs 1,050 staff in Palm Beach County and 3,300 overall. In 2016, the firm acquired Pate Dawson distribution company. One year later, it added a new affiliate, Crazy Fish International. In recent years, the firm has expanded into North and South Carolina. Its broad inventory of more than 35,000 stocked items includes fresh and frozen food products, dry goods, beverages, and products for the hospitality and health care industries.
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Bank of America provides products and services through banking centers, ATMs, call centers, and online and mobile banking platforms.
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WELLS FARGO BANK
Countywide locations wellsfargo.com San Francisco–based Wells Fargo bank has a large presence in Florida, employing 945
TBC CORPORATION
4300 TBC Way, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 • 561-383-3100 • tbccorp.com One of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires, TBC employs 870 people at its Palm Beach Gardens headquarters, opened in 2020. First launched in 1956 in Dayton, Ohio, the company became Tire & Battery Corporation in 1972, went public in 1983, and today is jointly owned by Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation and Michelin. Along with wholesale operations, it has more than 3,000 franchised and company-operated service centers under the brands Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, NTB, and Midas.
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BANK OF AMERICA
Countywide locations bankofamerica.com Charlotte, North Carolina–based Bank of America is the second largest bank in the country and employs 1,000 people in Palm Beach County, with banks at many locations.
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Education Resources Homeschooling Public Schools Private Schools Higher Education
AN OVERVIEW OF THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND HIGHEREDUCATION OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY. PLUS, HOMESCHOOLING AND OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
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alm Beach County shines when it comes to education of all levels and preferences. The public school district boasts a high school graduation rate of about 94.1 percent, higher than the state average. The county is home to some of the most highly rated private and parochial schools in the United States, offering everything from early childhood care to nationally recognized college preparatory high schools. Among the most notable of these schools are Pine Crest School and Saint Andrew’s School in Boca Raton, and The Weiss School in Palm Beach Gardens. Local charter schools offer unique specialties and career education options. Notable charter school examples are the Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Maritime Academy, and Palm Beach School for
Autism in Lantana. Florida’s customized common placement test is the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT). The PERT determines accurate collegelevel course readiness based on the student’s skills and abilities. Educational institution data company Niche reports that the average SAT score in the county is 1140, above average, and the average ACT score is 24—both higher than the national average. Postsecondary education in the county offers a wide array of private career and technical colleges and one of the fastestgrowing universities in the United States, Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Palm Beach State College offers associate degrees, professional certificates, and apprenticeship programs through a variety of campuses and
online programs. Private universities in the area have garnered national reputations, including Boca Raton’s Lynn University and the private Christian school Palm Beach Atlantic University. There are also local campuses for other Florida universities, including the Nova Southeastern University Palm Beach campus.
EDUCATION RESOURCES LOCAL/REGIONAL CAREERSOURCE PALM BEACH COUNTY careersourcepbc.com
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CareerSource is the organization chartered by the state of Florida to develop, create, and retain a quality workforce system in Palm Beach County and offers its professional services to all employers and job seekers in the county. Employment services are available to all Palm Beach County businesses, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. Employer services include recruiting, interviewing, candidate screening, assessments, and training. CareerSource operates two Career Centers offering innovative employment-related services. For job seekers, CareerSource Career Centers provide job-search workshops; the use of computers, phones, and faxes to assist in a job search; training opportunities for those who qualify; and counseling, assessments, and job-placement services.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES COUNCIL OF PALM BEACH COUNTY cscpbc.org Children’s Services Council is a special-purpose
government created by Palm Beach County voters in 1986 and reauthorized in 2014. The council
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provides leadership, funding, services, and research to enhance local children’s academic, emotional, and physical wellbeing. The council focuses on prenatal health and early childhood development so more children are born healthy, are ready to learn when they enter school, and have access to quality after-school and summer programming.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES yourcommunityfoundation.org In 2022, the community foundation awarded
more than $1.27 million dollars in scholarships to 127 students in Palm Beach and Martin counties. The foundation provides both need- and meritbased scholarships. Students who fill out a general scholarship application will automatically be considered for more than 120 scholarships.
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to meet the needs of families, particularly those working toward economic self-sufficiency. Its Child Care Resource & Referral is a free community service for all families.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY educationfoundationpbc.org The Education Foundation of Palm Beach
County fulfills unmet funding gaps in the School District of Palm Beach County through programs and grants by engaging community leaders in supporting public education.
PBCEDU.ORG pbcedu.org This website is a county-wide resource,
launched by the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, highlighting public, private, faith-based, and special needs schools in Palm Beach County.
elcpalmbeach.org The Early Learning Coalition works to increase
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Homeschooling is popular in Florida, with more than 154,000 homeschooled students —among the highest in the nation. Families interested in homeschooling must register with the Palm Beach County School District by filing a letter of intent. Parents must also maintain a portfolio logging each student’s educational activities and provide an annual evaluation, which may include the Florida Standards Assessment, among other required actions. Comprehensive information is available at the Palm Beach County School District website: palmbeachschools.org/homeeducation.
Florida Homeschooling florida-homeschooling.org Resources and support for homeschoolers, including legal and practical information for both new and experienced homeschoolers, as well as county-specific listings of evaluators, tutors, support groups, field trips, and private schools for homeschoolers.
Florida Parent-Educators Association fpea.com This organization serves thousands of homeschooling families in Florida, delivering support and guidance, an annual statewide convention, local conferences, and information to both new and longtime home educators in accordance with Judeo-Christian principles.
Florida Virtual School flvs.net/homeschool Florida Virtual School (FVS) is a free, online public school offering more than 190 courses. FVS gives K-12 homeschooled students the ability to complete year-round, 24/7 courses when and where they want. Virtual students can chart an educational path around individual needs, activities, and travel. They also can participate in public school extracurricular, athletic, and dual enrollment programs.
The School District of Palm Beach County is the fifth largest school system in Florida and the tenth largest in the country, with 182 schools, serving 165,600 PK-12 students in district-operated schools in 2023 representing 192 countries. It is consistently high-ranking based on Florida Department of Education criteria. With an annual budget of $5.3 billion, it offers 335 award-winning programs in several career academies and 37 dual-language programs. The graduation rate is 94.1 percent for District-operated schools.
CHOICE & CAREER OPTIONS - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY palmbeachschoolsfl.scriborder.com Choice programs offer the opportunity for K-12
students to discover their talents and explore their interests while focusing on academics. Applications are accepted for assignments the following school year. Inhouse programs are available only to students residing within the school attendance zone. Selection is a lotterybased process. Students who want to earn industry certifications or focus on their career pathway through Career Academies and sequenced Career and Technical Education Programs connecting students’ high school and post-secondary educational experiences.
VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY www2.palmbeachschools.org/showcase This virtual tour of the county’s public schools provides
The South Florida HEAT sfheat.org The South Florida HEAT (Home Education Athletic Teams) is a Christianbased, FHSAA-accredited, nonprofit organization that offers eight sports teams for fall, spring, and summer for homeschooled students so they can apply life lessons from the competitive interscholastic athletic arena.
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FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE PLANS The Florida Prepaid College Board offers tax-free savings and investment plans to help families and students invest in their future by meeting the financial obligations of attending a college, technical school, or university, as well as qualified K-12 education expenses. See listing in this section and learn more at myfloridaprepaid.com.
a wealth of information about each public school, unique choice and in-house programs, demographics, mapping, statistics, graduation rates, matriculation rates, and other useful data.
STATEWIDE CENTER FOR ONLINE EDUCATION onlinecolleges.net/florida
Most colleges and universities in Florida have incorporated online degree programs. The Center for Online Education is a resource for investigative review of the current online education landscape to evaluate online college rankings.
FLORIDA BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS floridabrightfutures.gov
Provides scholarships based on high school academic achievement and is Florida’s largest merit-based scholarship program. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program has helped hundreds of thousands of Florida students attend a postsecondary institution. The program offers four levels of scholarship awards: Florida Academic Scholars, Florida Medallion Scholars, the Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars, and Gold Seal CAPE Scholars. Each award level has its own academic requirements, award amounts, and funding length.
FLORIDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION floridaeducationfoundation.org The Florida Education Foundation is a
nonprofit corporation dedicated to the success of Florida students by providing resources to teachers, celebrating outstanding educators,
and creating learning opportunities for students in civics and debate, literacy, leadership, and science, technology, engineering, and math.
FLORIDA PREPAID COLLEGE PLANS myfloridaprepaid.com With a Florida Prepaid College Plan, you
lock in today’s plan prices to save money to invest in your child’s future. A Florida 529 Savings Plan is a flexible, affordable, tax-free way to save for higher education at a college, technical or trade school, or university. The funds pay for tuition and fees, housing and meal plans, books, supplies, computers, and equipment. The 529 Savings Plan can be used at private and public institutions throughout Florida, nationwide, and even in other countries. If the designated child doesn’t pursue higher education, the plan can balance can be withdrawn or it can be transferred to another family member.
FLORIDASHINES floridashines.org FloridaShines is a
comprehensive online education and career-planning resource that lets users research and compare all public colleges and universities in Florida, search for online courses, and more.
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he School District of Palm Beach County is the tenth largest public school district in the United States and the fifth largest school district in Florida. With an annual budget of $5.3 billion, more than 12,780 teachers educate 165,600 PK-12 students representing 192 countries and territories in 182 district-operated schools. The district has 335 award-winning programs in Choice Programs and Career Academies; 37 dual-language programs, International Baccalaureate programs for elementary, middle, and high schools; an International Spanish Academy; and Montessori, visual/performing arts, and STEM programs. There are also several Exceptional Student Education (ESE), dropout prevention, and virtual locations. Adult learners are also served by the school district, with programs offered through the Palm Beach Virtual
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School and 28 Adult and Community Education sites, including an Adult Education Center and eight satellite locations. Choice and Career and Technical Education programs include: • Aerospace Science • Automotive Service Technology • Biomedical Health Informatics • Business/Entrepreneurship/Marketing • Computer Science • Construction/Drafting • Criminal Justice/Law • Culinary Arts • Digital Design • Early Childhood Teacher Education • Engineering and Technology • Environmental Science and Field Research • Finance • Fire Science • Hospitality/Resort Management • Information Technology • J ROTC-Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps • L eadership Academy for Young Men (African American/Afro Centric Studies) • Medical Sciences/Biomedical Science • Multimedia, Music, and Communications
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Schoolchildren in Palm Beach County come from everywhere in the world, representing 192 countries and 150 languages. This dynamic multicultural community is reflected in the emphasis the district places on preparing students to succeed in a global economy, with instruction in several languages, including Chinese, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish, Japanese, and American Sign Language. The Palm Beach County School District is divided into four overlapping geographic areas, with an administrative office in each area. Each area comprises a group of elementary, middle, and high schools. Parents can find which area and schools their children are eligible to attend via an online search based on the family’s home address. To find out which zone you are in: visit palmbeachschools.org and click on “Students & Parents” and select the “Find My School” link. School district regional offices:
SOUTH REGION OFFICE 1790 N.W. Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton, 33431 • 561-982-0919
CENTRAL REGION OFFICE 4703 10th Ave. North, Greenacres, 33463 • 561-868-5326
GLADES REGION OFFICE 2625 NW 16th St., Belle Glade, 33430 • 561-996-4900
NORTH REGION OFFICE 1160 Ave. North, West Riviera Beach, 33404 • 561-494-1500
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
MORE THAN 100 PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY OFFER AN ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS. HERE IS A SELECT LIST OF DIVERSE RELIGIOUS AND NONSECTARIAN SCHOOLS ADVENT SCHOOL (PK-8) 300 E. Yamato Road, Boca Raton, 33431 561-395-3631 • adventschoolboca.org
The curriculum at this Lutheran school meets and/or exceeds state requirements and is based on Florida Standards. Based on individual student mastery, the progression assures readiness for Honors and Advanced Placement classes at the high school level. Starting in elementary school, the teachers empower students to solve problems, think
creatively and develop effective interpersonal skills. Lessons are designed to meet the needs of each individual student and to incorporate the use of technology in their daily learning The Early Childhood School participates in the VPK program. The prekindergarten program utilizes the ABeka Christian curriculum.
AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS (PK-12) 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 33484 561-495-7272 • ahschool.com
American Heritage Schools’ Palm Beach campus is an independent, nonsectarian, and co-educational college preparatory day school with approximately 1700 students. The 40-acre campus consists of investigative science labs facilitated by Ph.D. research scientists, engineering and robotics labs, mock courtrooms, media centers and computer labs, an outdoor butterfly garden for environmental education, a center for the arts, sports fields, and quiet courtyards. With 100 percent of students going PA L M B E AC H R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E .CO M
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personal learning style. Grandview offers a top athletics program, including swimming.
GULF STREAM SCHOOL (PK-8) 3600 Gulf Stream Road, Gulf Stream, 33483
AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOL OF BOCA/DELRAY
561-276-5225 • gulfstreamschool.org
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Located in the small coastal town of Gulf Stream, this school offers an academic program focused on teaching students to enjoy the process of learning and nurturing their curiosity. The school prepares students for entry to college-preparatory high schools. Each year, a majority of the seventh grade class is invited to participate in the Duke University Talent Search.
JUPITER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (PK-12) East Campus: 125 S. Pennock Lane, Jupiter, 33458 • 561-972-4521 North Campus: 430 Center Street
on to colleges and universities, it boasts an impressive number of National Merit Scholars.
THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL (PK-12) Lower/Middle School: 11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach, 33408 • 561-626-3747 Upper School: 4875 Grandiflora Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 • 561-472-5998
thebenjaminschool.org With more than 1,300 students enrolled on
two campuses in North Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, The Benjamin School offers a comprehensive experience academically, athletically, and artistically. Through a wide range of courses, class trips, and co-curricular clubs and sports, students learn to work independently and collaboratively. The 10-acre Lower/Middle School Campus is located across from the Intracoastal Waterway. The 50-acre Upper School campus offers regular, honors, and Advanced Placement courses. It typically has a 100 percent college acceptance rate.
CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL (9-12) 512 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach, 33409 561-683-6266 • cardinalnewman.com
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school offers a well-rounded curriculum and addresses each student as a whole person, providing an academic and spiritual community that shapes each student’s unique talents. It has an enrollment of about 640 students with a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The school consistently boasts a 100 percent college acceptance rate. The school has a four-year religious studies and service requirement, in addition to many STEM and Advanced Placement options, dual enrollment, social clubs, and a competitive athletics program.
GRANDVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL (PK-12)
Jupiter, 33458 • 561-745-3035 West Campus: 700 S. Delaware Blvd., Jupiter, 33458 • 561-746-7800 • jupiterchristian.org
JCS offers a Christ-centered, liberal arts curriculum marked by academic excellence to 1,000 students at three unique campuses. The academic curriculum for younger students is enhanced with science, Spanish, music, and art, outdoor playgrounds, and a gymnasium. Course offerings for middle and high school students include STEM, dual enrollment, honors, and Advanced Placement courses, as well as a Senior Capstone experience and formal internship program.
336 Spanish River Blvd. NW, Boca Raton, 33431
THE KING’S ACADEMY (PK-12)
561-416-9737 • grandviewprep.net
8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, 33411
GPS is an independent, nonsectarian college-prep school with a focus on student achievement based on the “Five C’s”: communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and character. It offers honors classes and dual enrollment with local universities. Its Academic Advancement provides challenged students with small-group and/or one-on-one instruction so they can develop strategies and techniques that work for their
561-686-4244 • tka.net
The King’s Academy is a National Blue Ribbon School offering an interdenominational Christian education. In addition to college preparatory–focused academics, The King’s Academy has an award-winning Conservatory of the Arts; championship athletics; academic support for students who have unique learning needs; and courses in pre-law, business, computer science,
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engineering, ministry, sports medicine; and STEM. One hundred percent of graduates are accepted into a college or university. The TKA Homeschool Partnership provides support to homeschooled students in grades 6-12.
MEYER PREPARATORY SCHOOL (PK-8) 5225 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418
accelerating each student’s academic achievement and personal growth through college prep, honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses. Rigorous academic programs combine with state-of-the-art facilities, competitive athletics, STEAM programs, servicelearning opportunities, and fine arts to provide experiences tailored to every student’s interest.
561-686-6520 • meyerprep.org
Arthur I. Meyer Jewish Preparatory School offers a progressive education in an unmatched setting for learning and growth. Students learn to think critically through strong academics in a state-of-the-art facility featuring 3D printers, an innovation lab, a media production studio, visual and performing arts, and athletics. A dual-language curriculum in English and Hebrew combined with a foundation of valuesbased learning establishes the framework for students to make a difference in school and in the community. It is an International Baccalaureate World School and offers the Middle Years Programme.
MOUNTAINEER’S SCHOOL OF AUTISM (K-12)
OXBRIDGE ACADEMY (9-12) 3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 33409 561-972-9600 • oapb.org
Oxbridge is a private college preparatory school with a 100 percent college acceptance rate that offers a unique, experiential approach to education through more than 230 courses. Students are engaged in hands-on activities that foster their talents and interests. The school’s signature programs include include artificial intelligence, aviation, the Cambridge Scholars Program, and The Free Enterprise Institute, in addition to Independent Study
and Honors Seminar classes.
PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY (PK-9) PK-3: 1901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 33401 • 561-832-8815 Grades 4-8: 33401 241 Seaview Ave., Palm Beach, 33480 • 561-655-1188 • pbday.org
Palm Beach Day Academy is the oldest independent school in Florida. The nonsectarian school offers an academically challenging environment that results in 98 percent of PBDA students being able to attend their first choice of secondary school. It has 575 students and 98 faculty and staff members. More than 100 enrichment activities are offered and the school has 25-plus community learning partnerships.
PINE CREST SCHOOL (PK-8) 2700 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, 33434 561-852-2800 • pinecrest.edu
Pine Crest School’s Boca Raton campus goes up to grade 8 while its Fort Lauderdale campus
THE PINE SCHOOL
1340 Kenwood Road, West Palm Beach, 33401 561-962-5075 • msainc.org
Mountaineer’s School of Autism is a private, not-for-profit school for children and students ages 3 to 22 with autism and other disabilities. Its classrooms foster inclusion, creativity, and education alongside applied behavioral analysis, occupational and speech therapy, and learning independent living and social skills. Children benefit from massage, essential oils, friendships, and more.
NORTH BROWARD PREPARATORY SCHOOL (PK-12) 7600 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, 33073 954-247-0011 • nbps.org
Located between Parkland and Boca Raton, North Broward Preparatory School is a private, international day and boarding school with a curious community comprised of more than 50 nationalities. Educators are committed to
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goes to grade 12. For more than eight decades, it has been at the forefront of providing an educational experience rooted in academic excellence and complemented by outstanding athletics and arts. Pine Crest remains dedicated to this tradition while being inspired by innovation, the modernization of education, and the importance of twenty-first-century learning skills. It focuses on teaching students to become effective and articulate communicators with the ability to take calculated risks, and think independently, globally, and collaboratively to create opportunities and find solutions to reallife, complex challenges.
THE PINE SCHOOL (K-12) 12350 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound, 33455 772-675-7005 • thepineschool.org
The Pine School is dedicated to providing the most robust educational offering on the Treasure Coast. Its small-by-design size allows the to develop a unique path for each and every student we have the privilege to educate. Students graduate with tremendous communication and creative problem-solving skills, as well as an impressive empathy for the
world beyond this picturesque, 174-acre campus (the largest independent campus in Florida). Its unique programming features a range of specially-designed focuses including environmental education, Beyond-the-Classroom travel opportunities, inspiring arts, and competitive athletics.
ROSARIAN ACADEMY (PK-8) 807 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 33401 561-832-5131 • rosarian.org
Since 1925, Rosarian Academy has enriched the lives of students and families in Palm Beach County with a strong academic program enhanced by faith, athletics, visual and performing arts, and community service opportunities. The independent Catholic school—sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters—offers an accelerated education, starting with its Early Childhood Montessori Program. The school fosters each student’s spiritual, physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs. It became the state’s first Carnegie STEM Excellence Pathway Partner, which will guide cutting-edge curriculum and best practices in STREAM education.
SAINT ANDREW’S SCHOOL (PK-12) 3900 Jog Road, Boca Raton, 33434 561-210-2000 • saintandrews.net
Saint Andrew’s is a nationally recognized boarding and day college preparatory school. It is an independent school in the Episcopal tradition, which fosters an atmosphere of diversity and welcomes children of multiple faiths. The school offers one of the top college-preparatory curriculum programs in South Florida, which includes honors, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate courses. As part of its commitment to incorporating a global emphasis into core curriculum, the school is a member of the Round Square Organization, an international association of schools that share the educational ideas of Kurt Hahn: democracy, service, environmentalism, leadership, adventure, and internationalism.
SAINT JOHN PAUL II ACADEMY (PK-12) 4001 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 33431 561-314-2100 • sjpii.net
Saint John Paul II Academy is a Catholic college preparatory high school governed by the Diocese of Palm Beach. Advanced programs
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include dual enrollment with Lynn University and St. Thomas University, an honors program, and Advanced Placement classes across the curriculum. The school follows Lasallian educational practices that prepare students for college, career, and for life. Saint John Paul II is known for strong academics and developing the talents and interests of its students. Its Learning Achievement Services assists students with learning and language-based disabilities.
ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL (PK-8) 370 S.W. 3rd St., Boca Raton, 33432 561-392-0007 • stjoan.org
St. Joan of Arc Catholic School provides top-rated education in a state-of-the-art environment using the Diocese of Palm Beach Curriculum. The school educates 500 students and differentiates math instruction by offering various math levels to meet the needs of each of student. Traditional classroom teaching is complemented by enrichment programs and students participate in various competitions such as spelling and geography bees.
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varied extracurricular activities.
TURTLE RIVER MONTESSORI (PK-6) West Campus: 926 Maplewood Drive, Jupiter, 33458 561-745-1995 East Campus:
ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (PK-8)
740 Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 33458
3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
561-746-1998
561-622-1504 • stmarkspbg.org
turtlerivermontessori.com Turtle River Montessori embodies the
St. Mark’s welcomes children of all faiths to experience its academic program in a safe and nurturing community. Students are provided with balanced exposure to academics, arts, athletics, and spiritual life. A hallmark of St. Mark’s robust curriculum is its award-winning writing program that begins in kindergarten. Hands-on science and mathematics develop critical and creative thinking skills. Graduates are typically accepted into top high schools.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (PK-8) 701 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, 33486 561-395-8548 • stpaulbocaschool.com
Along with providing religious instruction and leading children in the Christian faith, the school emphasizes excellence in language arts, including reading, spelling, and literature. It also focuses on mathematics, the natural sciences (including a STEM and robotics program), social studies, computer science, Spanish, music, art, physical education, and
philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori that children experience different stages of readiness and have sensitive periods of development so they should move at their own pace to master concepts. Classrooms are structured with custom-designed materials that are geared toward the size, pace, and interests of the child to stimulate the natural desire to learn. The curriculum in each classroom accommodates a three-year age span with multi-age grouping that provides children with opportunities for broad social development. The curriculum meets and exceeds Florida State Standards.
UNITY SCHOOL (PK-8) 101 NW 22nd St., Delray Beach, 33444 561-276-4414 • unityschool.com
Unity School—a small campus of 320 students and 75 faculty and staff —offers a strong academic, athletic, artistic, peace, and character education program. The educational process at
Unity incorporates extensive family and parental involvement on and off campus. The school has a focus on environmental awareness and education and was named a Green School of Excellence by Palm Beach County and it supports a distinctive wellness program. As a non-denominational school, it encourages an appreciation for religious and cultural diversity. Pre-kindergarten students engage in a challenging Montessori learning environment, while elementary school students transition to a progressive curriculum. Middle school students engage in interdisciplinary projects as they develop the independence needed for success.
THE WEISS SCHOOL (PK-8) 4176 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-627-0740 • weissschool.org
The Weiss School program provides full-time gifted students with an academic curriculum that combines a firm foundation of skills and knowledge with the development of reasoning, communication, and critical thinking abilities. The Weiss School has developed a unique educational program that is based on the work of the nation’s leading educators and current, researchbased best practices for gifted education. Students participate in numerous local, regional, state, and national academic competitions through the school’s six Centers of Excellence, including technology, foreign language, visual and performing arts, and taekwondo.
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HIGHER EDUCATION IN PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE TREASURE COAST, A VARIETY OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OFFER STUDENTS THE CHANCE TO PURSUE PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS. FROM RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS TO TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, BLAZE A PATH TO YOUR DREAM CAREER AT ONE OF THE AREA’S MANY OPTIONS
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PUBLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431 561-297-3000 • fau.edu
One of America’s fastest-growing public universities, FAU serves more than 30,000 residential and commuter students at its Boca Raton campus. The largest campus of FAU, the Boca Raton location provides 175-plus undergraduate and graduate degree programs, a 29,419-seat stadium, 19 intercollegiate teams attracting the participation of 450 student-athletes, and 300 campus organizations and clubs. Notable features are the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship, the Charles E. Schmidt 32
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College of Medicine, the Southeast National Marine Renewable Energy Center, and the FAU Lifelong Learning Society, with more than 20,000 patrons. FAU has been designated a High Research Activity university by the Carnegie foundation. It also has one of the most active record labels of any university; Hoot/Wisdom Recordings has released more than 21 albums produced by the students and commercial music faculty.
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce, 34981 772-462-4772 • irsc.edu
Indian River State College has earned a statewide and national reputation for excellence. IRSC offers more than 100 programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, technical certificates, and applied technology diplomas. The college also offers careertraining programs for students who wish to
pursue careers immediately upon completion of associate degree and technical certificate programs. Indian River State College is recognized as a key partner in the Research Coast region and ranks high nationally for affordability and community college excellence.
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE 4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth, 33461; 561-967-7222 • palmbeachstate.edu
This public state college is the largest postsecondary institution in Palm Beach County, serving 36,000 students at five campuses: Belle Glade, Boca Raton, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, and Loxahatchee Groves. PBSC offers more than 130 programs of study and is also the county’s leading educator of skilled professionals. Founded in 1933 as Florida’s first public community college, more Palm Beach County high school graduates choose it each year than any other institution. The associate in arts degree is a university
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transfer track that meets the requirements for Florida’s 2+2 prepaid plan’s guaranteed admission to a state university. Career and professional education options cover a rich variety of in-demand fields, including health care; information technology; advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and energy; and marine services; as well as customized workforce training and continuing education.
originally founded as a women’s college, Barry University has grown into a coeducational university that is one of Florida’s leading education centers. The Palm Beach Gardens campus offers programs in nursing practice and social work, offering students small classes with flexible schedules.
LYNN UNIVERSITY 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, 33431
PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BARRY UNIVERSITY 9123 N. Military Trail, #206, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 • 561-622-9300 • barry.edu
Based on the Catholic intellectual tradition and
student organizations and numerous intercollegiate sports teams. The university has earned 25 National Championships. In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences, Lynn offers a School of Aeronautics, College of Business and Management, Conservatory of Music, a College of Education, and College of Communication and Design.
561-237-7000 • lynn.edu
Lynn University is an independent, nonprofit, residential institution on a 115-acre campus featuring five freshwater lakes. It enrolls about 3,500 students with 16 percent of the study body coming from 100-plus countries and throughout the United States. Since 2014, Lynn University has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for learning, teaching, and it campus environment. Student life includes dozens of clubs and
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PALM BEACH CAMPUS 11501 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 • 561-805-2100 • nova.edu
Nova Southeastern University Florida is one of the largest private, for-profit universities in the state, serving nearly 30,000 students at all campuses. The main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale. NSU serves the Treasure Coast and surrounding areas with a modern, regional campus in Palm Beach Gardens. Noted for small class
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allow learners who are employed full-time or managing their household to earn certifications and degrees on their own schedule.
SPECIALTY AND CAREER COLLEGES AVIATOR COLLEGE OF AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 3800 Saint Lucie Blvd., Fort Pierce,
sizes and personalized attention, NSU has 14 colleges with more than 150 degree programs for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees; eight colleges are focused on health-related fields, including pharmacy, osteopathic medicine, optometry, nursing, and health care sciences. NSU is classified as a research university with “high research activity” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and is one of only 50 universities to also be awarded Carnegie’s Community Engagement Classification. The university offers athletics, social and professional organizations, and cultural activities.
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music, theater, and dance performances; and involvement and leadership opportunities in social, professional, and religious clubs and organizations.
SOUTH UNIVERSITY 9801 Belvedere Road, Royal Palm Beach, 33411 561-273-6500 • southuniversity.edu
South University is a private, for-profit academic institution with several campuses in the United States. The local campus is focused primarily on bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the business, criminal justice and legal, and health care professions. The Royal Palm Beach campus serves approximately 525 students annually.
901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 33401
34946 • 772-466-4822 • aviator.edu
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology offers hands-on training and a flight academy. The Aeronautical Science Program is centered on commercial pilot training and prepares students for FAA licensing along with a liberal arts core to give the student the education necessary for entry-level positions in the aviation industry. It also offers a two-year Associate Degree in Aeronautical Science degree for those who wish to become flight instructors. The Aviation Maintenance Technician Program offers hands-on Airframe & Powerplant training on operational aircraft engines, inspections, repairs, and engine maintenance at its Kissimmee Campus.
561-803-2000 • pba.edu
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Palm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive, interdenominational Christian university. It offers 69 undergraduate majors and 16 master’s programs, in addition to professional doctoral programs —with specialization afforded through its six distinctive Centers of Excellence. It also offers several professional certification programs. With a total student enrollment that averages 3,700.Palm Beach Atlantic University offers a low 12:1 classroom student-to-teacher ratio. There are a wide range of activities, including 18 varsity sports; more than 100 annual student
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EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY
Gardens, 33410 561-904-3000 • strayer.edu
5002 T-Rex Ave., #100, Boca Raton, 33431
Strayer University has been helping working adults continue their education to advance their careers since 1892. The Palm Beach Gardens campus helps students earn their undergraduate and graduate degrees with both online and in-person, classroom courses. Strayer offers programs in business and finance, education, business and health services administration, criminal justice, and information technology. Students can earn their MBA through Stayer’s Jack Welch Management Institute in 18 months. Flexible schedules and multiple modalities
561-912-1211 • evergladesuniversity.edu
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Everglades University offers small class sizes and awards bachelor’s and master’s degrees in emerging-market areas including sustainable and alternative energy management, construction management, business administration, and aviation/aerospace. Consistently ranked among the top military-friendly universities, colleges, and trade schools, it has five campus sites and an online division.
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9022 S. U.S. Hwy. 1, Port St. Lucie, 34952
Beach, 33411
772-221-9799 • fortis.edu
561-471-6000
Fortis Institute campuses prepare students for careers in health care, business and technology, and various trades. Fortis also offers online learning platforms for many of its programs. At the Port St. Lucie campus, programs include an associate degree in nursing, dental or medical assisting, X-ray operation, medical billing and coding, practical nursing, and heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC). Fortis Institute also offers continuing education programs for licensed health care professionals at this location.
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tered in Fort Lauderdale, has 21 campuses across Florida, which include an online FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY Spanish-language division and locations in West Palm Beach and Port. St. Lucie. Education is focused on hands-on career education in master’s, bachelor’s, and associate fields. small classes using the actual technologies The 100-acre West Palm Beach Flagship and equipment the students will use in the Campus is home to dormitories and dining, workplace. Keiser University offers degrees sports teams, and other components of the in more than 100 doctoral, specialist, traditional campus experience.
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alm Beach County residents enjoy an active, outdoor Florida lifestyle, and are focused on health and wellness. It is no surprise that the area has abundant resources for both young and old, with high-quality care from pediatrics to geriatrics. Palm Beach County’s health care is primarily divided among three major hospital systems— Tenet Healthcare Corp., HCA Florida, and Palm Beach Health Network. Many local institutions are focused on addressing challenging health care issues such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and autoimmune diseases. These are some of the partnerships and innovations that are advancing health care in Palm Beach County: * The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience offers the Max Planck Academy, a “one stop shop” for all levels of education: for high school and undergraduate students, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and postdoctoral scientists, and young and established research group leaders. Located on Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter, FAU High School-Jupiter Campus in partnership with Max Planck Academy has become the 36
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premier early university entrance high school for STEM-focused juniors and seniors in high school. The FAU John D. MacArthur Campus at Jupiter also is home to: the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, Brain Institute, Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention, Jupiter Life Science Initiative, and one-of-akind Academy for Community Inclusion and Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. * The University of Florida (UF), the state’s flagship land-grant university, and Scripps Research have undertaken a 10-year, $1 billion public-private partnership called UF-Scripps, resulting in the Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter. The UF Scripps campus will encompass more than 100 acres — a 30-acre campus in Palm Beach County that houses 360,000 square feet of research facilities, offices, and classrooms, and an adjacent 70-acre tract of land that will be developed. UF-Scripps also collaborates with FAU Jupiter programs. * The Florida International University (FIU) Center for Translational Science (formerly the Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies) in Port St. Lucie is a state-of-the-art campus. The focus of its research is human disease, specializing in researching inflammation, infection, and immunity; lung vascular and airway
disease; bionformatics; environment medicine; and mitochondria and metabolism. It is part of FIU’s robust focus on training the next generation of scientists and doctors. South Florida’s hospitals are forwardthinking institutions that are constantly seeking to adopt technologies to benefit patents and communities. * Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach and St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach offer an integrated neurosurgical technology using 3D tractography to visualize surgical paths within the brain. This allows surgeons to design minimally invasive surgeries for patients with deep-seated brain tumors or who have suffered from strokes. * Jupiter Medical Center plan to open the 90,000-square-foot Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute in 2025 featuring 16 smart operating rooms to accommodate complex surgeries and two hybrid operating suites. Jupiter Medical Center’s Anderson Family Cancer Institute is a state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer treatment center that brings together multidisciplinary medical, surgical, and radiation oncologists. * The renowned Hospital for Special Surgery — an academic medical center and research institution headquartered in New York City that specializes in the treatment of orthopedic
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and rheumatologic conditions—has built an outpatient center that has partnered with Good Samaritan Medical Center to provide increased orthopedic surgical and research capabilities for the area. Good Samaritan Medical Center is also aligned with Mount Sinai Medical Center to enhance its oncology and cardiac services. As Palm Beach County seeks to build an economic base in biomedical and life sciences, the collaboration and cooperation among notable institutions continues to attract research and medical expertise. According to the Business Development Council of Palm Beach County, there are more than 700 companies in the county engaged in the research and development or manufacturing of biotechnologies, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. With so many top-tier hospitals and medical centers in the region, residents have access to the very best health care in their backyard.
MAJOR MEDICAL FACILITIES BETHESDA HOSPITAL (EAST AND WEST) East Campus: 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd., Boynton Beach, 33435; 561-737-7733 West Campus: 9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach, 33472; 561-336-7000 baptisthealth.net Bethesda Hospital East and West are part of the Baptist Health South Florida network. As a result, both also provide specialized cancer, heart, vascular, brain and spinal and cuttingedge treatments through Boca Raton Regional Hospital, which also is part of the Baptist Health South Florida network. Bethesda Hospital East was established in 1959. It offers comprehensive services, including: a nationally recognized orthopedic total joint replacement program; cardiovascular care; cancer care; vascular, endovascular and robotic surgery; and women’s and children’s services. It is a 401-bed hospital with 670 physicians in more than 40 areas of specialty, and a staff of more than 2,500 employees. Specialties: Emergency department, maternity with Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Bethesda Hospital West serves the western communities of South Palm Beach County and is committed to providing the same high 38
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standards of care as Bethesda East. Specialties: Emergency department, advanced cardiac CT imaging; and a state-of-the-art endovascular and interventional surgical suite for minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures.
BOCA RATON REGIONAL HOSPITAL 800 Meadows Road; Boca Raton, 33486 561-955-7100; brrh.com Boca Raton Regional Hospital is a not-forprofit, advanced tertiary hospital with 400 beds, more than 2,100 employees, and 800-plus primary and specialty physicians on staff. Founded in 1967, Boca Raton Regional Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is designated by the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The facility was recognized in U.S. New & World Report’s 2018-2019 “Best Hospitals” listing as a “Top Ranked Hospital” in the South Florida metropolitan area and the highest-ranked hospital in Palm Beach County. It is part of the Baptist Health South Florida network. Specialties: Emergency department, sports medicine, Christine E. Lynn Women’s Health & Wellness Institute, Christine E. Lynn Heart & Vascular Institute, Lynn Cancer Institute, Morgan Pressel Center for Genetics, Marcus Neuroscience Institute
CLEVELAND CLINIC MARTIN NORTH HOSPITAL 200 S.E. Hospital Ave., Stuart, 34995 772-287-5200; martinhealth.org The 244-bed, not-for-profit Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital has a 24-hour emergency room and is nationally recognized for heart and stroke care. Physicians represent 71 medical specialties and sub-specialties, working in teams focused on specific organ or disease systems. Newsweek ranks it among the top hospitals in the world for specialized care in 2024. Specialties: Emergency department, Frances Langford Heart Center, Back and Spine Center, Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center, Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, and Martin Health System Center for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
DELRAY MEDICAL CENTER 5352 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, 33484 561-498-4440; delraymedicalctr.com
Established 1982, Delray Medical Center is 536-bed acute-care hospital with 600 doctors and 1,600 employees. Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, Delray Medical Center has garnered numerous Healthgrades awards over several years, including “Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure” and “Top 5 percent in the country for Treatment of Stroke.” Other honors include excellence awards for critical care and women’s health. Specialties: Level I Trauma Center, research hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Center for Advanced Orthopedic Care, Wound Treatment Center, Suite Dreams Sleep Disorder Center
GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER 1309 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 33401 561-655-5511; goodsamaritanmc.com Good Samaritan has 333 acute-care beds and a 22-bay emergency department. It provides services in a range of practice areas and outpatient services, including surgery, lab results, radiology, and rehabilitation services for post-treatment recovery. The center received the “Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award” from the American Heart Association and the “Comprehensive Community Cancer Center Award” from the American College of Surgeons. It is part of the Palm Beach Health Network. Specialties: Emergency department, cancer, cardiovascular, and digestive disease treatment institutes, intersocietal accreditation in both vascular testing and echo-cardiology, da Vinci Robotic Surgery system
HCA FLORIDA JFK HOSPITAL 5301 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis, 33462 561-965-7300; hcafloridahealthcare.com HCA Florida JFK Medical, founded in 1966, is a 516-bed, acute-care hospital with more than 900 physicians. Services include behavioral health. The hospital received “Joint Replacement Excellence Award” and “America’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery” recognition from Healthgrades, as well as hospital accreditation from The Joint Commission. Specialties: Emergency department, accredited Chest Pain Center, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program, Comprehensive Community Cancer Program, and Breast Center, JFK Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute
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HCA FLORIDA JFK NORTH HOSPITAL 2201 45th St., West Palm Beach, 33407 561-842-6141; hcafloridahealthcare.com JFK North Hospital is a 280-bed, acute-care facility with more than 950 on its medical staff that has provided services for more than 45 years. In addition to comprehensive health services, it also provides behavioral health services for seniors, adults, adolescents, and children. A teaching hospital, it is accredited by The Joint Commission. Specialties: Emergency department, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, adjoining 123-bed psychiatric unit and outpatient rehabilitation center, Pain Management Center, Orthopedic & Spine Institute
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER 1210 S. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, 33458 561-263-2234; jupitermed.com Founded in 1979, Jupiter Medical Center has 248 private acute-care beds and 120 long-term care, rehabilitation, and hospice beds. It has an advanced family and pediatric emergency department. Jupiter Medical Center is accredited by the Joint Commission, Commission on Cancer, and American College of Radiology. Recognition includes being named among “America’s BestIn-State Hospitals for 2024” by Newsweek and as a “Blue Distinction Center+ for Knee, Hip Replacements & Spine Surgery and for Bariatric Surgery” by Blue Cross Blue Shield. Specialties: Emergency department, Mastroianni Family Pediatric Emergency Department, Joe Namath Neurological Research Center (in partnership with Mount Sinai Heart New York), Anderson Family Cancer Institute in affiliation with the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Thoracic Surgery and Lung Center of Excellence
LAKESIDE MEDICAL CENTER 39200 Hooker Hwy., Belle Glade, 33430 561-996-6571; hcdpbc.org Lakeside Medical Center is a regional healthcare hub for communities in western Palm Beach County bordering Lake Okeechobee, including Belle Glade, Pahokee, and Palm Bay. The medical staff provides an array of services, including trauma and critical care, pediatrics,
respiratory therapy, radiology, and skilled nursing. As part of the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, which is funded through an independent taxing district, it provides high-quality care for the uninsured and is a rural teaching hospital. It was recently awarded an “A” by the Lown Institute for Social Responsibility for excellence in health equity and inclusivity and accolades for its contributions to the community’s well-being. Specialties: Emergency department, health coverage for the uninsured, pharmacy, interpretation services
HCA FLORIDA LAWNWOOD HOSPITAL 1700 S. 23rd St., Fort Pierce, 34950 772-461-4000; hcafloridahealthcare.com Lawnwood Hospital is a 435-bed, acutecare facility with more than 640 physicians and 18,000-plus employees. In 2024, seven of Lawnwood Hospital’s treatment and surgery programs were given five stars by Healthgrades, which also named it among “America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery” and “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery.” Specialties: Emergency department, Heart Institute, Level II Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Center
Operating since 1986, the hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, Children’s Oncology Group, and for computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasound. It has earned an “A” rating for patient safety from Leapfrog Group. Specialties: Emergency department, pediatric emergency and oncology care, full-service children’s hospital, Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery, Primary Stroke Center
PALM BEACH GARDENS MEDICAL CENTER 3360 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-622-1411; pbgmc.com This 199-bed advanced tertiary medical center provides comprehensive services including heart and vascular care, advanced brain and neurological, emergency, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and women’s health. Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, it was recognized in 2023 with five stars by Healthgrades for three programs—valve surgery, heart failure treatment, and carotid heart procedures. It earned an “A” rating for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group and accolades for its kidney failure treatment program from U.S. News & World Report. Specialties: Emergency department, Primary Stroke Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, orthopedics and hip and knee replacement, neurosurgery, urology, general and robotic surgery, rehabilitation
HCA FLORIDA RAULERSON HOSPITAL HCA FLORIDA PALMS WEST HOSPITAL 13001 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee, 33470 561-798-3300; hcafloridahealthcare.com Palms West Hospital is 204-bed, acutecare facility with more than 790 physicians.
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HCA FLORIDA ST. LUCIE HOSPITAL 1800 S.E. Tiffany Ave., Port St Lucie, 34952 772-335-4000; hcafloridahealthcare.com St. Lucie Medical Center is a 222-bed, acute-care, full-service medical center with nearly 390 physicians. The center was named among the “Top 100 Orthopedic Hospitals” by Healthgrades, a “Top Maternity Hospital” by Newsweek, and as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Hip and Knee Replacement and Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield. It is accredited by The Joint Commission. Specialties: Emergency department, Primary Stroke Center, Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Institute, maternity care, neurology and oncology, wound care, outpatient rehabilitation center
ST. MARY’S MEDICAL CENTER 901 45th St., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 561-844-6300; stmarysmc.com St. Mary’s is a 420-bed, acute-care hospital that provides medical, surgical, obstetrical, pediatric, trauma, and emergency services to a five-county area. In 2024, it became the first hospital in the world to use the Precice ® Max System in a surgical limb lengthening procedure. It has earned national recognition for its heart failure and hip fracture programs and the spine surgery program is certified by The Joint Commission. St. Mary’s delivers the most babies in Palm Beach County; it has earned five stars from Healthgrades for its vaginal and C-section deliveries for several years. It also is home to the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, which has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and dedicated pediatric emergency department. Both are part of the Palm Beach Health Network. Specialties: Emergency department/Level I Trauma Center, Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Center, 40
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WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 10101 Forest Hill Blvd.; Wellington, 33414 561-798-8500; wellingtonregional.com Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed, acute-care hospital, with more than 700 affiliated physicians operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. It has achieved national recognition for treating heart failure, diabetes, and total hip and total knee replacements. Accredited by The Joint Commission, it has a birthing center and a 25-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Specialties: Emergency department, Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, Regional Cancer Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Weight Management Center, Chest Pain Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, comprehensive lung program
WEST BOCA MEDICAL CENTER 21644 State Road 7, Boca Raton, 33428 561-488-8000; westbocamedctr.com West Boca Medical Center is family-center medical center with emergency departments in addition to award-winning care for expectant mothers and their babies at the Boca Center for Women’s Care. Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, the center has recently earned national recognition for excellence in stroke, gastrointestinal, sepsis, respiratory failure care, as well as C-section and vaginal deliveries. Specialties: Emergency and pediatric emergency departments, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Shabbos room, Lung Cancer Screening Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, inpatient and outpatient speech, physical, and occupational therapy
CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS PALM BEACH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 901 45th St., West Palm Beach, 33407 561-844-6300; palmbeachchildrenshospital.com
Located in St. Mary’s Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital’s pediatric cancer treatment center is accredited by the National Cancer Institute’s Children’s Oncology Group. As part of this organization and its membership in the Children’s Hospital Association, the hospital performs clinical trials that give patients access to the latest treatments. The 138-bed Palm Beach Children’s Hospital also offers specialized support services, including child-life specialists and Quantum House, offering families a comfortable place to stay near the hospital. Specialties: 24-hour pediatric emergency department and intensive care unit, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, orthopedics, and spinal cord injury
JOE DIMAGGIO CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital (JDCH) is located in Hollywood. As part of the Memorial Healthcare System, it has three local locations that provide specialized pediatric care. Memorial Division of Pediatric Complex Gastroenterology: 900 Glades Road Suite 501, Boca Raton, 33431; 954-265-4475 JDCH Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders: 9291 Glades Road, Ste. 202, Boca Raton, 33434; 954-265-5324 Memorial Division of Pediatric Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology: 3377 S. State Road 7, Wellington, 33449; 561-341-7000; jdch.com
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AND DE GEORGE PEDIATRIC UNIT 1210 S. Old Dixie Highway, Jupiter, 33458 561-263-5437; jupitermed.com Through its partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, the hospital has created world-class pediatric clinical services for families with newborns and children to age 18. The Mastroianni Family Pediatric Emergency Department utilizes the most advanced diagnostic technologies and medical equipment designed specifically for small patients to treat injuries and diagnose illnesses. The De George Pediatric Unit is a comprehensive, family-centered environment featuring state-of-the-art medical and therapeutic services. The unit offers private, inpatient rooms; surgery; a child life specialist; diabetes education; imaging; and
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NICKLAUS CHILDREN’S HEALTH SYSTEM Nicklaus Children’s Palm Beach Gardens Outpatient Center 11310 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, 33410; 561-624-9188; nicklauschildrens.org/ palmbeachgardens Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists at Wellington 10111 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 110, Wellington, 33414; 561-877-5870; nicklauschildrens.org/ wellington Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists at Boynton Beach 10383 Hagen Ranch Road, Suite 200 Boynton Beach, 33437; 561-799-7272 nicklauschildrens.org/boyntonbeach Nicklaus Children’s Health System is the parent organization of Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children. The 307-bed nonprofit hospital was founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International and is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine, with many programs routinely ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report. The health system includes a network of nonprofit outpatient and urgent care centers in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Martin counties. The Palm Beach Gardens Outpatient Center offers urgent care; walk-in X-rays and diagnostic imaging, including full-body 3D images; EKG screening; and physical, occupational, speech-language, orthopedic, physical, hand, and feeding and swallowing therapies. Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialty Care Centers are staffed with a variety of board-certified specialists who provide consultations for babies, children, teens, and young adults under 21 years old.
a general medical, psychiatric, and surgical facility. Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care and long-term care in the areas of dentistry, extended care, medicine, neurology, oncology, pharmacy, physical medicine, psychiatry, rehabilitation, and surgery, and women’s health. It ranks among the top 15 percent of VA healthcare systems nationwide for organizational health, according to a 2023 employee survey. A teaching hospital, the center has received the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation. The facility’s Blind Rehabilitation Center is the referral center for blind and visually impaired veterans throughout Florida.
VA CLINICS The West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System has several outpatient VA Clinics, which provide primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, nutrition services, social work, internal medicine, rehabilitation, and more. Services vary based on the clinic. VA Health Connect: 877-741-3400
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Boca Raton VA Clinic 901 Meadows Road; 561-416-8995 Delray Beach VA Clinic 4800 Linton Blvd., Ste. E300; 561-422-6510 Fort Pierce VA Clinic 1901 S. 25th St., Ste. 103; 772-595-5150 Okeechobee VA Clinic 1201 N. Parrot Ave.; 863-824-3232 Port Saint Lucie VA Clinic 128 S.W. Chamber Court; 772-878-7876 Stuart VA Clinic 3501 S.E. Willoughby Blvd.; 772-288-0304 Vero Beach VA Clinic 372 17th St.; 772-299-4623
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7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 33410 561-422-8262; va.gov/west-palm-beach-health-care The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center is
Veterans Centers offer confidential help for veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Services include counseling for depression, post-trau-
matic stress disorder (PTSD), bereavement and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma, employment referral, and substance abuse assessment and referral. It also connects vets with resources for obtaining more support in VA and their community. Jupiter Vet Center 6650 W. Indiantown Road; 561-422-1220 Palm Beach/Greenacres Vet Center 4996 10th Ave. N.; 561-422-1201
FREESTANDING EMERGENCY ROOMS HCA FLORIDA DARWIN SQUARE EMERGENCY 3275 S.W. Darwin Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 34953 772-807-4840; hcafloridahealthcare.com This 11,000-square-foot, freestanding emergency room is an extension of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. The 24/7 emergency room was built with children and seniors in mind. The facility includes board-certified emergency room physicians; on-site laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic services; separate pediatric treatment rooms; and emergency areas tailored to senior patients.
HCA FLORIDA JFK EMERGENCY HOSPITAL Three locations: 10921 S. Jog Road, Boynton Beach, 33437 561-548-8250 4797 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 561-548-8200 5301 S. Congress Ave., Atlantis, 33462 561-548-3836; hcafloridahealthcare.com The award-winning, 516-bed emergency hospital is affiliated with more than 900 physicians representing a wide range of medical specialties. It has also has two off-site emergency rooms in Florida—one in Palm Beach Gardens and one in western Boynton Beach.
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PALM BEACH COUNTY AREA URGENT CARE CLINICS CARESPOT | CARESPOT.COM Boynton Beach
8756 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. #150
561-740-2273
Wellington/Royal Palm Beach
129 S. State Road 7 #401
561-425-7801
Delray Beach
1425 S. Congress Ave.
561-330-9363
Lake Worth
127 N. Dixie Hwy. #4
561-330-9363
East Delray Beach
14530 S. Military Trail, Suite A1-A5
561-381-0260
West Delray Beach
15071 S. State Road 7, Bay 100
561-381-0261
DR. G’S URGENT CARE | DRGSURGENTCARE.COM
EXPRESSDOCS | MYEXPRESSDOCS.COM
HELIX URGENT CARE | HELIXCARES.COM Deerfield Beach
525 S. Federal Hwy.
954-421-8181
North Palm Beach
328 Northlake Blvd.
561-626-4878
Palm Springs
2720 10th Ave. North
561-540-4446
Tequesta
225 S. U.S. Hwy. 1
561-747-4464
JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER URGENT CARE | JUPITERMED.COM Jupiter/Abacoa
5430 Military Trail, Suite 64
561-263-7010
Jupiter/Indiantown Road
1335 W. Indiantown Road
561-263-7010
Palm Beach Gardens
3250 PGA Blvd.
561-263-7010
Stuart
2628 S.E. Federal Highway
561-263-7010
West Palm Beach
625 N. Flagler Drive
561-263-7010
MD NOW | MYMDNOW.COM Boca Raton
7035 Beracasa Way #105
561-361-1515
Boca Raton East
2181 N. Federal Highway
561-287-3500
Boca Raton North
21200 Yamato Road, Ste. A7
561-288-0722
Boca Raton West
9690 Glades Road, Unit 425
561-449-2322
Boynton Beach
2272 N. Congress Ave.
561-737-1927 561-945-0544
Boynton Beach East
1625 S. Federal Highway
Boynton Beach South
11800 S Military Trail, Ste. 105
561-264-2280
Boynton Beach West
6699 Boynton Beach Blvd.
561-734-4210
Delray Beach
601 Linton Ave.
561-276-2270
Delray Beach West
14701 S. Military Trail
561-865-4792
Greenacres
6868 Forest Hill Blvd.
561-967-8771
Jupiter
1697 W. Indiantown Road
561-300-4123
Lake Worth/Lantana
4570 Lantana Road
561-963-9881
Palm Beach Gardens/Donald Ross
5240 Donald Ross Rd
561-768-5887
Palm Beach Gardens East
2534 PGA Blvd.
561-295-8822
Palm Beach Gardens
9060 N. Military Trail
561-622-2442
Palm Beach Gardens North
4520 Donald Ross Rd., Ste. 100
561-776-3090
Royal Palm Beach
11551 Southern Blvd.
561-798-9411
Royal Palm Beach East
1021 N. State Road 7
561-333-9331
Wellington
9955 Lake Worth Road
561-227-7540
West Palm Beach
2007 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.
561-688-5808
West Palm Beach/Okeechobee Blvd.
4714 Okeechobee Blvd.
561-640-7505
West Palm Beach/South Dixie
2606 S. Dixie Hwy.
561-804-4327
URGENT CARE OF THE PALM BEACHES | URGENTCAREOFTHEPALMBEACHES.COM North Palm Beach
11951 U.S. Hwy. 1, #108
561-429-6109
West Palm Beach
5818 S. Dixie Highway
561-823-6207
Palm Springs/Forest Hill
3537 Forest Hill Blvd.
561-823-6294
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THERE’S NO DOUBT ABOUT IT: PALM BEACH COUNTY CONTINUES TO ATTRACT NEW RESIDENTS SEEKING THEIR PLACE IN THE SUN
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Market Overview Home Sales Statistics Lifestyle Communities City Spotlights
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alm Beach, the island town, is often associated with the wealthy, past and present, including celebrities, captains of industry, and a few United States presidents. Palm Beach, the county, is a more diverse affair, with communities that vary from the tony oceanside to urban centers to rural settings. This variety offers living opportunities for a range of tastes and budgets, which is a major draw for new homeowners and renters. The county’s population stands at almost 1.6 million, making it the fourth most populous county in Florida. Favorable tax rates (7 percent sales) and property tax exemptions, as well as zero state income tax, provide a thriftier alternative to northern high-tax states, such as New York and New Jersey. But there’s more than money when it comes to Palm Beach County’s allure. People from across the country—and world—seek out the region’s magnificent environment and bountiful activities, capped off by mild winters and plentiful sunshine. Along the Atlantic coast, beaches are a great place to relax before hopping in the ocean to swim or surf. Plus, the water allows for boating, fishing, and diving. There are many other ways to stay active, as well. The county has more than 160 golf courses and hosts championship tournaments. Tennis remains popular, but its cousin, pickleball, is a fast-growing alternative. Either way, there are countless courts for your choosing. The county features a variety of parks with everything from family playgrounds to technical hiking trails, freshwater fishing, and camping. For horse enthusiasts, Palm Beach is an equestrian county, with communities that cater to the lifestyle, and opportunities to enjoy rodeo events and polo matches. Entertainment, arts, and dining are also abundant across the county, offering ample diversions. And for those who want to enjoy Palm Beach County on a permanent—or seasonal—basis, the next step is finding a place to live.
stunning sums some of them command. In 2024, the median price of a single-family home in Palm Beach County was $630,00a 5.5 percent increase over the median price in 2023 of $597,000. The average sales price of a home, however, was $514,264 (far lower than the $990,466 average in 2023). Active listings in Palm Beach County ended 2024 at 5,637, reflecting a 23.2 percent increase from 2023. Total closed sales of single-family homes in Palm Beach County in 2024 dropped 4 percent but the total dollar volume increased 7.8 percent to $14.8 billion. An important metric is inventory—the number of properties marked as “active” on the market in addition to pending sales. Inventory rose 27.5 percent in 2024. These statistics hint that it’s a good time for buyers. “When inventory increases, it means buyers gain more leverage in the market. They have more options to choose from, which can lead to more competitive pricing and negotiations,” says Jonathan Lickstein, 2025 president of Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors. A less expensive way to buy into the housing market is with the purchase of a townhome or
condominium. According to Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors, the median price of a townhouse or condo was $320,000 in 2024—a slight increase of 3.2% over 2023. Condos and townhouse closed sales were harder hit, decreasing 17 percent compared to 2023, with total dollar volume declining by 15.7 percent. Inventory for this segment of the market rose 47.5 percent year over year, ending with 7,287 condos and townhomes listed. While this presents a wider array of options for buyers, it’s also the result of new condo laws in Florida that require milestone inspections and other mandates impacting assessments that condo owners are facing. However, the Florida legislature has been revisiting the new reforms to ease the burden on unit owners.
COMMUNITIES The county is filled with diverse cities and towns, stretching from the Treasure Coast in the north to Boca Raton in the south. In one town, you may find historic Art Deco homes from the 1920s, vintage ranch-style homes from the 1960s and ’70s, and modern condominiums, townhouses, and homes. Communities are
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WITH RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS CATERING TO LOVERS OF HORSES, GOLFERS, AND BOATERS, HOBBYISTS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE THEIR DREAM IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
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laid out in suburban-style grids or grouped into small mini-developments around a golf course or lake. Gated and walled communities are popular, as well as lifestyle communities catering to equestrian activities, boating, 55-plus living, and more. (See “Lifestyle Communities” and “City Spotlights” for more details.)
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There are many different types of equestrian communities, including those with horses onsite, those with horses off-site, and those with the elegance and extravagance of the equestrian world without equines. Florida has a deep history of being a playground for the wealthy, and South Florida has been a beacon for wealthy equestrians. Wide-open natural spaces are available with large green pastures, towering barns, and shady areas for horses and other large animals to graze. Residences can include show and boarding barns, as well as other equestrian accommodations. In Wellington, many homes are a stone’s throw from a barn. Large lot sizes, natural foliage, and miles of trails, in addition to horse parks and training rings, cater to the equestrian lifestyle.
EQUUS | BOYNTON BEACH equuscommunity.org
Equus Boynton Beach is a gated community with 280 luxurious homes catering to the equestrian community. The nearby Equus Equestrian Center is a dream home for horses, with a riding school, paddocks, and a competition ring. Located in Boynton Beach, Equus features a bridle path and is conveniently close to the equestrian activity of Wellington.
FOX TRAIL | LOXAHATCHEE foxtrailpoa.com
This rural residential community located in unincorporated Palm Beach County is made up of 210 five-acre lots which are zoned agricultural residential. Many residents enjoy owning horses, goats, cows, and chickens and ride their horses on the numerous miles of private bridle paths that wind around and through the community. There are also miles of passive canals for canoeing and exploring wildlife.
GLADE RANCHES | WELLINGTON Glade Ranches in Wellington offers upscale homes, show barns, and stall barns with professional horse farms and up to 10 acres of land. Large, luxurious properties with plenty of space for horses and humans alike to enjoy are available in Glade Ranches.
JUPITER FARMS | JUPITER jupiterfarmsresidents.com
Jupiter Farms has a rural lifestyle in the community, which boasts close proximity to Northeast Everglades Trails, Riverbend Park, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, canoeing, kayaking, and any other outdoor activity its residents enjoy. Jupiter Farms is the perfect place for anyone wanting to have horses or livestock, grow fruit trees, and connect with other equestrians.
PALM BEACH COUNTRY ESTATES | PALM BEACH GARDENS pbce.org
Palm Beach Country Estates is a 2,000-acre community with approximately 1,500 homes, each on wooded properties of at least one acre. Close to Florida’s Turnpike, Palm Beach Country Estates is near Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, The Gardens Mall, and other shopping, yet is still quiet and ideal for equestrians.
RANCH COLONY | JUPITER ranchcolonypoa.com
Ranch Colony is a gated community just a few minutes from Jupiter and with easy access to the Palm Beach International Airport. Ranch Colony includes five communities, each with its own specialty, including five-acre homesites in Ranch Acres and 20-plus-acre homesites in Ranch Colony for equestrians. There’s also Tailwinds for pilots and Old Trail and The Links for avid golfers.
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rated shows, 25 acres of land for open riding, easy access to horse trails, and more.
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Some of the world’s largest boat shows take place in Florida, a worldwide hub for boating and yachting. For those who want their own, personal access to the water, there are beautiful and private communities throughout Palm Beach County. Many of these communities are located in Jupiter, Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, and Palm Beach Gardens. Whether it is the call of the Atlantic Ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway, the siren song of the sea is difficult to resist. With access to the inlets, coastal barrier islands, or deep-water access by river or canal, there are plenty of luxurious communities to satisfy the desire to float away. Many of these communities have more docks than homes and include additional amenities such as dining venues, clubhouses, golf courses, fitness centers, and spas. Owning a boat is not a requirement to live on the water and enjoy the scenic waterways, rivers, lakes, and canals that South Florida has to offer.
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White Fences in Loxahatchee is near Lion Country Safari and Twentymile Bend. Nestled in the heart of the large-lot community is the White Fences Equestrian Center, which offers boarding options as well as five regulation-size dressage rings, 16 paddocks, schooling, USEF-
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a yacht club, marina, championship golf, tennis, pickleball, spa and salon, and boutique hotel for hosting residents’ guests and visitors.
BANYAN LAKES | WEST PALM BEACH Between Wellington and West Palm Beach, Banyan Lakes is intimate, sitting on a large man-made lake where residents can water ski, Jet Ski, boat, and enjoy the view from their backyard. With only 60 homes and custom floor plans with between three and seven bedrooms, lush landscaping, and a private golf club across the street, Banyan Lakes is exclusive and majestic.
FRENCHMAN’S CREEK BEACH & COUNTRY CLUB | PALM BEACH GARDENS frenchmanscreek.com
Frenchman’s Creek offers the ideal Florida lifestyle with tropical greenery, tranquil waterfalls, private golf courses, tennis, a spa, and first-class luxury service. Private homes in Frenchman’s Creek are elegant, ranging from villas to ocean-access and waterfront homes. Its exclusive lifestyle, beauty, and elegance are second to none, with a private oceanfront beach club.
JUPITER YACHT CLUB | JUPITER jycmarina.com
Jupiter Yacht Club offers condominiums in five buildings with either marina or Intracoastal views. With four bedroom/four bathroom and three bedroom/three bathroom condos, residents have convenient access to the Jupiter Yacht Club Marina’s many slips.
PARADISE PORT | PALM BEACH GARDENS A gated waterfront community, Paradise Port boasts large docks, easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, no fixed bridges, and stunning views—all just a few minutes from The Gardens Mall and parks.
PALM POINT | JUPITER Palm Point features single-family homes near the Jupiter Inlet and Jupiter Sandbar. The homes, either one or two stories tall, offer anywhere from two to four bedrooms, sunrooms, custom cabinets, wet bars, twocar garages, and a day dock. The dock offers residents easy access to the river, where they can explore all that Jupiter has to offer by boat.
peninsula with breathtaking views of the Loxahatchee River and access to the Southwest Fork Loxahatchee River. It is comprised of 81 homes on parcels up to three acres.
TWELVE OAKS | NORTH PALM BEACH twelveoaksnpb.com
Twelve Oaks features a private marina, magnificent water views, and private waterfront villas and condominiums. Tennis courts, a swimming pool, and security, as well as close proximity to popular area attractions make Twelve Oaks an affordable means for those chasing waves.
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With lush rolling hills, pristine sand traps, and water elements, there are many golfing communities in Palm Beach County that take advantage of the warm weather, sunny skies, and South Florida landscape. Local golf courses attract the best of the best (professionals and amateurs alike) and there are many communities in the area that provide the opportunity to live near or on one.
Once the site of Fort Jupiter and the Second Seminole War, Pennock Point sits on a small
BALLENISLES | PALM BEACH GARDENS ballenisles.org
BallenIsles offers a clubhouse, world-class tennis, swimming pools, a fitness center, a spa, and three exquisite golf courses. The courses feature unique backdrops for players of all skill levels. With more than 30 communities, there is something for everyone.
THE BEAR’S CLUB | JUPITER thebearsclub.com
Jack and Barbara Nicklaus founded The Bear’s Club in 1999 in the hopes of creating an unmatched golf experience and a luxury paradise. Based on 370 acres, The Bear’s Club features an 18hole championship course that weaves through pine trees and marshlands.Amenities include a clubhouse, boating docks, dining rooms, and fine dining spaces. It also features an outdoor bar, Har-Tru tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center with personalized training sessions, bocce and pickleball courts, a pro shop, and easy access to the beach.
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BREAKERS WEST COUNTRY CLUB | WEST PALM BEACH breakerswestclub.com
Set within a 670-acre wildlife sanctuary, Breakers West Country Club features a newly renovated Rees Jones golf course, tennis, activities, dining, and the perfect location for weddings and special events. With multiple membership packages, there’s something for everyone, including access to the Breakers Beach Club and Ocean Golf Course in Palm Beach.
HARBOUR RIDGE YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB | PALM CITY harbourridge.com
This private, waterfront country club community on the St. Lucie River offers 695 residences set in 28 villages, two championship golf courses, a clubhouse with river views, marina, and slate of social activities.
IBIS | WEST PALM BEACH clubatibis.com
Consisting of 33 communities on more than 1,900 acres, Ibis is home to about 5,000 residents in 1,871 residences adjacent to the Grassy Waters Preserve. It contains 45 lakes, numerous parks, three golf courses, 16 tennis courts, pickleball courts, pools, restaurants, and other amenities. The Club at Ibis offers incomparable golf and tennis programs, an innovative Sports Village, modern clubhouse, and an engaging lifestyle. A variety of residences located within a manicured setting include golf villas, condominiums, singlefamily homes, and custom estates, nestled among three Nicklaus family courses.
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Single-Family Home Statistics SUMMARY STATISTICS
2023
2024
Closed Sales
13,868
13,317
Paid in Cash
6,229
5,855
Median Sale Price
$597,000
$630,000
Average Sale Price
$990,466
$1,111,483
Dollar Volume
$13.7 billion
$14.8 billion
Original List Price Received
95.3%
94.3%
Median Time to Contract
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44 days
New Pending Sales
14,879
14,248
New Listings
18,669
19,909
Pending Inventory
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1,260
Inventory (Active Listings)
4,575
5,673
Months Supply of Inventory
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Townhouse & Condo Statistics SUMMARY STATISTICS
2023
2024
Closed Sales
11,980
9,948
Paid in Cash
7,295
6,005
Median Sale Price
$310,000
$320,000
Average Sale Price
$506,757
$514,264
Dollar Volume
$6.1 billion
$5.1 billion
Original List Price Received
94.9%
93.3%
Median Time to Contract
34 days
52 days
New Pending Sales
14,879
10,792
New Listings
17,693
19,695
Pending Inventory
1,307
989
Inventory (Active Listings)
4,940
7,287
Months Supply of Inventory
4.9
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Set on more than 2,300 acres, the Mirasol offers a variety of upscale, private family residences in 23 diverse neighborhoods. It features two championship golf courses designed by legends Tom Fazio and Arthur Hills among other superb amenities.
OLD MARSH GOLF CLUB | PALM BEACH GARDENS oldmarshgolf.com
Established in 1987, Old Marsh was ranked among “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” in its first year of eligibility with a mindset of preserving the game’s traditions. Set against a backdrop of oak hammocks, pines, and sawgrass vistas, the
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Pete Dye-designed championship course has no starting times and an acclaimed caddy program and sits in a gated, 456-acre community with just 180 single-family homes.
PANTHER NATIONAL | PALM BEACH GARDENS panthernational.com
With an impressive championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Justin Thomas,
Panther National boasts 18 holes of challenging elevation changes that will test your skills. Panther National also features a practice range with Tif Eagle grass and a nine-hole short course. Panther National also boasts a clubhouse, courtyard with a fire pit, fitness center, European-inspired spa, and concierge services. The luxury residences are intricately designed by acclaimed architect Max Strang, featuring modern amenities, magnificent views, and elegant landscaping,.
PGA NATIONAL RESORT | PALM BEACH GARDENS pgaresort.com
The PGA National Resort offers cottage rentals, suites, and vacation homes among its many residences. With 99 holes of golf on six courses, PGA National recently underwent a $100 million transformation that built upon the prestige of the well-known home of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic.
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PIPER’S LANDING YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB | PALM CITY piperslanding.com
Hone your golf game against the stunning landscape of a private, championship golf course. Set sail from the calm waters of this naturally protected yacht basin, or challenge yourself on Har-tru tennis and pickleball courts. Nature abounds at this designated wildlife sanctuary that is home to 29 lakes brimming with bass on 600 acres. Residences include condos, cottages, villas, and customized homes,
WYCLIFFE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB | WELLINGTON wycliffecc.com
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club offers a beautiful clubhouse with dining, two golf courses, 15 Har-Tru tennis and four pickleball courts, a fully equipped fitness center, and spa. Wycliffe is a private, equity community. The community is gated and includes 1,045 Mediterranean-style single-family homes, villas, and coach residences spread throughout 14 neighborhoods. Residents enjoy open-style floor plans with picturesque golf course and lake views.
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Your Destination for the Arts As South Florida’s premier performing arts center, the Kravis Center is your home for world-class live entertainment. From top-touring Broadway hits and the world’s finest orchestras and soloists to engaging family-friendly shows and laugh out loud comedy—there’s something for everyone.
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CITY SPOTLIGHTS GET TO KNOW MANY OF THE UNIQUE CITIES AND TOWNS THAT MAKE UP PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE TREASURE COAST
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cross the Intracoastal Waterway from West Palm Beach lies the town of Palm Beach. This exclusive enclave on a barrier island hardly needs an introduction, but its well-known name belies a small, familyfriendly town that lays claim to only 9,200 full-time residents and an additional 20,000 who call it home during the winter season. From its birth more than 120 years ago as a playground for the rich, the town honors the man with the original vision, Standard Oil founding partner Henry Morrison Flagler. His ambitious transportation system included the original railroad that brought goods and tourists from the Northeast to Palm Beach and the entire east coast of the state. As the town grew, it retained its small-town charm and much of the Mediterranean-style architecture made
famous in the 1920s by Addison Mizner. Visitors can tour the winter home of Flagler, now a museum, or stroll around the town soaking in the tropical European vibe of the well-preserved architecture. Stretching from the Atlantic to the Intracoastal, a visit to Worth Avenue—one of the most iconic streets in the United States—is a must. Perhaps the most famous shop on the avenue is that of Lilly Pulitzer, whose comfortable, brightly colored, tropical cotton shifts came to epitomize ’60s-era Florida and the ease of affluent life in the tropics. Other venerable stores include Greenleaf & Crosby, Maus & Hoffman, and Saks Fifth Avenue. The Royal Poinciana Plaza, affectionately called “The Royal” by locals, is home to popular dining spots, such as Palm Beach Grill and
Italian eatery Sant Ambroeus. They join an eclectic mix of 50 brands including Hermès, Veronica Beard, and Oscar de la Renta, as well as beauty and wellness services and Pilates studios. On the opposite side of the street, in what was originally the center of town, Via Flagler by The Breakers is a vibrant, Mediterranean Revival–style, mixed-use development boasting a restaurant operated by The Breakers Hotel. It is also home to various shops and casual eateries flanking the charming vias that lead to courtyards where people gather and relax. In Palm Beach—a town that can be walked in an hour—visiting five-star hotels such as The Breakers and rubbing elbows with the wealthy at a posh lounge are unique experiences that cannot be missed. PA L M B E AC H R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E .CO M
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est Palm Beach is one of the oldest cities in South Florida, and the historic areas have a unique tropical ambience, combining the Spanish Colonial Revival influence of renowned 1920s architect Addison Mizner with the updated beauty of sleek contemporary buildings. The distinctive skyline is often photographed from the Intracoastal Waterway, and the city is instantly recognizable from the air as you fly into Palm Beach International Airport. From bohemian and artistic to trendy and modern, urban to upscale, West Palm Beach gives residents much more than balmy tropical weather. Its residents have created a city where people can walk, ride bikes, or push baby strollers, and everyone can explore a long list of things to do. There are two public transit systems: The Tri-Rail commuter train makes downtown easily accessible from surrounding communities, and the newest rail alternative, Brightline, puts downtown Miami just over an hour away.
The heart of West Palm Beach is the Arts and Entertainment District, with every cultural amenity one would expect in a major urban area, including Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Symphony, Ballet Florida, visiting musical acts, world-class museums such as the Norton Museum of Art, the regional theater Palm Beach Dramaworks, an active historical society, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and much more. The Square is at the geographic center of urban West Palm Beach. The European-style plaza and walkways are lined with shops and restaurants, and live entertainment fills the air with music Friday and Saturday evenings. Clematis Street is the place to go for food, and a short walk will bring you to nearly every type of cuisine in the world, including local landmarks like Roxy’s Pub, where more than 60 beers are available on draft and a rooftop lounge provides an aerial view of the surroundings. Life in West Palm Beach is all about the water,
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and the city has amenities that no other place can offer. With the Intracoastal Waterway and Atlantic Ocean to the east and Clear Lake and Magnolia Lake to the west, this is a water-activities paradise. Head down to the waterfront to rent a kayak or Jet Ski, take a snorkeling cruise, or go for a sunset sail on a 50-foot catamaran. On Saturdays from October through April, walk down to the waterfront for the West Palm Beach Green Market, a pet-friendly event where you can buy farm-fresh produce and artisanal prepared foods. In March, the Palm Beach International Boat Show draws thousands of boats from around the world. The waterfront is also the home of SunFest, Florida’s largest waterfront music and arts festival, attracting more than 100,000 visitors every spring for a celebration of sun, music, food, and fine arts. At Halloween, MoonFest takes advantage of the cool fall air with a costumed street party along Clematis Street.
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Beach State College—positioning the city as an attractive destination for students across the country and within the city limits. Art and entertainment are embedded in Boca Raton’s rich cultural offerings. The city features the Boca Raton Museum of Art, Mizner Park Cultural Center, an outdoor amphitheater, prestigious cultural arts festivals, concerts, and more all year-long.
Residents and visitors find downtown Boca to be a hip and exciting destination that always has something fun to offer—events, dining, shopping, and recreation. All this comes with a backdrop of beautiful architecture and idyllic public spaces for all to enjoy. From a thriving corporate community to top-notch education and plenty of fun in the sun, Boca Raton truly does have it all.
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requently recognized as an ideal living, working, and playing destination, Boca Raton offers its residents and visitors pristine beaches, a thriving corporate community, A-rated education, cultural attractions, recreational amenities, and an amazing dining and nightlife scene. With its five miles of golden coastline and 46 parks, it boasts a perfect location in the center of Southeast Florida. It was here that famed 1920s architect Addison Mizner established his signature Spanish-Mediterranean style, which went on to become a distinctive hallmark of the city, evident in landmarks both old and new— including The Boca Raton resort, Mizner Park, and historic Town Hall. The economy in Boca Raton is strong and thriving and consists of innovative businesses, diversified companies, entrepreneurial incubators, and unique mom-and-pop shops, all anchored by large corporate headquarters. Serving the executive and recreational needs of this coastal town, the Boca Raton Airport is an added bonus. Contributing top talent to the economy are Boca Raton’s main universities—Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, and Palm
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rom Maine to Miami, Boynton Beach is the closest point to the Atlantic Gulf Stream, earning the title “Gateway to the Gulf Stream.” With the ocean at your fingertips, it is easy to live a relaxing South Florida lifestyle in Boynton Beach. The coastal community runs parallel to a four-mile stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway with access to the ocean
charm with more than 250 acres of municipal parks, a beach, natural conservation lands, and access to the Florida Everglades via the Arthur Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge—all of which provide unique opportunities to explore endangered species in their natural habitats and enjoy hiking, kayaking, and canoeing. For the golfer, The Links at Boynton Beach features an 18-hole championship golf course and 9-hole family golf course, both of which are open year-round. There are abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment areas in Boynton Beach. The Boynton Beach Mall features Macy’s, JCPenney, and more than 100 specialty stores and eateries. Renaissance Commons, along Congress Avenue, is home to dozens of unique restaurants, several big brand stores, and surrounding townhomes. About a mile north, there is a budding brewery district. Boynton Beach takes pride in its history. It houses two historical landmarks on the National Registry, a Schoolhouse Children’s Museum and Learning Center (awarded “Best Museum” by South Florida Parenting Magazine), DISCOVER THE PALM BEACHES
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and a very active woman’s club that provides additional cultural programs and activities. There are educational plaques at 30 of the city’s historic sites and a City Heritage Trail app with an interactive map to explore 175 historic landmarks. In addition, the city’s municipal library houses an extensive history of Boynton Beach for public viewing and research. Art and culture are vital aspects of life in Boynton Beach, which features more than 80 displays of public artwork within the city’s 16.25 square miles. Nearly every weekend, Boynton Beach is host to an array of community events such as Pirate Fest, Blarney Bash, Holiday Boat Parade, Fourth of July Celebration, Egg-stravazana, Barrier Free 5K Run, Art Walks, Movies in the Park, Music on the Rocks, and the International Kinetic Art Exhibit & Symposium. Additional cultural destinations include the Boynton Beach Art District, community theatre, and Gold Coast Band. Education is a top priority for city officials. Each of the city’s schools receives continual support. Boynton Beach strives to be a recognized leader successfully connecting resources that promote workforce readiness, civic involvement, and business growth. As the third-largest city in Palm Beach County with more than 81,000 residents, Boynton Beach aims to #makelifefun for humans as well as their canine friends.
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verlooking the Atlantic Ocean in southern Palm Beach County, Delray Beach is rich in history and cultural diversity. This “Village by the Sea,” which began as an agricultural community in the 1890s, welcomes families who are seeking a place to call home and invites visitors to experience the ultimate vacation. Within more than 16 square miles, Delray Beach embraces a permanent population of 67,500. Well-known for its bustling downtown and vibrant arts district, the city features gourmet restaurants, unique shops, and trendy galleries. Scenic vistas complement charming neighborhoods, making this a desirable bikeand pedestrian-friendly community. The city maintains more than 40 parks and recreational facilities including the award-winning Municipal Beach, a popular destination for both residents and out-of-towners. The Delray Beach Tennis Center, located in the heart of downtown, is a full-service public facility with
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lighted clay and hard courts. The Delray Beach Golf Club, a city-owned, 18-hole, par-72 course designed by legendary architect Donald Ross, has been designated a historic golf course on the Florida Historic Golf Trail. The City of Delray Beach takes an active role in health and education. Youth camps, adult programs, and recreational events promote good nutrition and active lifestyles. Designated a Healthy Weight Community Champion by the Florida Department of Health, the city was also recognized by the National League of Cities for outstanding achievements in health and wellness through Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties. Academic programs also are paramount. The city was one of just 30 communities across the nation to be honored with a Pacesetter Award by the Campaign for Grade Level Reading DELRAY BEACH for “measurable
progress” in summer learning, signifying the city’s commitment to increase the number of children who are reading at grade level by the end of third grade. Renewal and redevelopment efforts in Delray Beach have resulted in numerous accolades, including the prestigious All-America City Award and USA Today/Rand McNally’s Best of the Road Most Fun Small Town in America. The city has been the recipient of the John Nolan Award for outstanding achievements in urban growth and development, as well as the Driehaus Form-Based Codes Award for its production and implementation of the Central Business District Code and Architectural Design Guidelines. Access to public transportation is available throughout the city, and international airports are just minutes away. Public parking garages and surface lots are conveniently located in the downtown area, and the city provides free electric-vehicle charging stations. Free trolley service is also available along downtown Atlantic Avenue. Delray Beach is host to exceptional special events. Throughout the year, people from around the world visit the city to enjoy championship tennis, fabulous Fourth of July celebrations, and festive holiday events. PA L M B E AC H R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E .CO M
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upiter is located in the northeast corner of Palm Beach County, between Miami and Orlando. A coastal community that celebrates its history, heritage, and people, Jupiter’s quality of life is achieved by balancing its small-town feel with careful growth. Jupiter’s beaches, breathtaking inlet, abundant natural areas, and waterways offer a unique experience for visitors and a superb quality of life for residents. The wild and scenic Loxahatchee River meanders through neighborhoods and natural areas, eventually meeting the Intracoastal Waterway and the Jupiter Inlet at the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Jupiter is also the place for nature lovers and eco-tourism enthusiasts. There is free public parking on A1A along more than two-and-a-half miles of Jupiter’s public beaches. The famous “dog beach” is a stretch of the shoreline where four-legged friends are welcome. For more coastal fun, several parks, beaches, swimming areas, snorkeling coves, and jetties line the inlet. Seven designated natural areas make up more than 70 acres of environmentally protected land that offers nature trails, wildlife observation stations, kayaking, and paddleboarding excursions, and fishing. Jupiter’s Riverwalk, a two-and-a-half-mile walking and biking path along the Intracoastal, follows the waterway from Jupiter Ridge Natural Area north to Inlet Village, where Jupiter’s working waterfront heritage still lives. Jupiter has something for everyone. Whether you are into sports, the arts, history, or just expanding your mind, you can take in a play, learn something new, attend a festival, browse through a museum, or catch a pop-fly. Jupiter is home to the St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins spring training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, the Jupiter Riverwalk, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), and the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum. There are so many cultural opportunities, you’ll want to extend your stay just to experience it all. The feeling of small-town lives on in Jupiter. Friendly neighborhoods offer a unique quality of life for Jupiter’s families, professionals, and businesses. Take a walk through one of Jupiter’s neighborhoods and you’ll see active neighborhood parks; children walking, biking, and playing along safe sidewalks and streets; and
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a sense of community that comes from pride and peace of mind. When you discover Jupiter, you’ll find that it is the land of discovery. Home to Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, G4S, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and an FAU campus, Jupiter is the bioscience hub of Palm Beach County. These institutions make exciting scientific and technological advances every day that create unique opportunities for research, academia, and new businesses.
Jupiter’s rich history spans thousands of years of in habitation by indigenous people, explorers, settlers, and pioneers. The famous Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, which sits atop an ancient shell mound, is a beautiful place to learn about early Spanish explorers, the Seminole, maritime shipwrecks, and even World War II radio stations. Jupiter’s early inhabitants and famous pioneer families, such as the DuBois family and the Whites, left the community with rich stories and artifacts of old Florida life along the enchanting Loxahatchee River.
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he Town of Lantana is a coastal community in Palm Beach County that still retains the charm of its origins as an old Florida fishing village. Nestled along the coast of Palm Beach County and noted as one of the oldest communities in South Florida, it’s a great destination for vacationers and home seekers alike. When it comes to small-town charm, Lantana has it. Step foot inside any of the three square miles of Lantana and you’ll be greeted with a warm welcome.
Originally named after the gorgeous wildflower that grew in the area, Lantana was founded by Morris Lyman and incorporated in 1921. Pieces of Lantana’s history are found throughout town with nods to Lyman and the earlier settlers on various parks, buildings, and developments. This hidden gem is home to cottage-style shops, a fishing pier, a two-acre boat-launching facility, a kayak park, and panoramic views of the Intracoastal, making it a destination for a day on the water, kayaking, picnicking, or simply watching boats go by. On a dazzling sunny day, Lantana Municipal Beach is the perfect place to warm your toes in the sand. Ample parking, sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, and a children’s playground create the ideal setting to relax with family and friends, soak up the sun, and watch the clouds pass by. Just steps from the beach, nature lovers can gather at the Lantana Nature Preserve. Once the town landfill, the land has now been shaped to create a beautiful native habitat for wildlife. These 13 acres of nature sanctuary welcome bird watching and hiking alongside views of the Lake Worth Lagoon. This unique coastal forest is home to zebra longwing butterflies, red fox, osprey, kestral, green heron, loggerhead shrike, and many more beautiful species of birds and small mammals. Still need convincing? Lantana Nature Preserve has been named the “Best Hidden Preserve” by Florida Weekly.
The town also hosts an array of ways to get involved. Beach cleanups are a fun way to meet new friends and offer an opportunity to give back to the community. The town coordinates these cleanups to help protect the ocean and ecosystem—something the town puts an emphasis on in many different ways. The junior lifeguard program is offered to children interested in learning the responsibilities of ocean lifeguards. The program provides young men and women a sound aquatic background and acquaints them with the hazards of ocean swimming while exposing them to an environment that promotes courtesy, respect, discipline, sound morals, and good sportsmanship. For artist-minded people, the town has an exciting adopt-a-hydrant program, which lets the artist paint a fire hydrant as they wish. From simple stripes to elaborate landscaping, choose a design that fits your style and paint a piece of Lantana. “Enjoy Lantana!” is a town-wide initiative to produce a variety of special events that provide unique year-round experiences for residents and tourists alike. Throughout each year, the community comes together for family-friendly movies at the beach, a concert in the park, Bark in the Park (an event for four-legged friends held at the town’s dog park), and a spectacular July 4th Celebration that features a colorful fireworks display. The “Enjoy Lantana!” lineup is rounded off with the Haunted Nature Preserve in October and a Winterfest Parade in December. OCEAN AVENUE BRIDGE
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ake Worth Beach (formerly Lake Worth) is a vibrant community at the intersection of form and function. It is an extraordinary place where tranquility meets creativity, where the sun shines bright and the ideas shine even brighter, where warm tropics meet hot topics, and where the power of potential turns every day into a blank canvas. This is not just a lifestyle; it is an art form. The Atlantic Ocean and the broad waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon form the city’s east boundary, and the beautiful fresh waters of Lake Osborne sit west. Next door to Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach is situated along the latitude, making it the northern-most point of the subtropics. Lake Worth Beach is truly the place “where the tropics begin.” It’s a dynamic, multicultural city with a strong social and environmental consciousness. People are drawn to the city by its independent character, acceptance of different cultures and lifestyles, many historic structures, hip downtown, and distinctive residential neighborhoods. The city has a rich history and is protective of its architectural fabric. More than 1,000 historic buildings contribute to the human scale and charm of the downtown and residential areas.
Myatt Murphy of Sky Magazine wrote: “Palm Beach County owns the phrase ‘Florida’s Cultural Capital’ for very good reason... Palm Beach County’s heart beats from a wide range of cultural opportunities, including music, dance, museums, and theaters.” Lake Worth Beach is the geographic and artistic center of Palm Beach County. The downtown area is considered its artistic soul, with a historic theater and museum, live music clubs, coffee houses, art galleries, antique malls, retail stores, and restaurants. It also is the site of the annual Street Painting Festival. The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is headquartered in historic downtown Lake Worth Beach. The Cultural Council is Palm Beach County’s official arts agency and serves nonprofit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county. LULA Lake Worth Arts unifies the local art community around a shared vision and invests in partnerships that support the talent and creative community. The City of Lake Worth Beach supports the arts through public-private partnerships and long-term planning to promote the creative spirit. The Lake Worth Playhouse, the oldest
building on the register of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches, has provided nearly 70 years of excellence in the performing arts. The Duncan Theatre brings in top performances from across the United States and beyond. For visual art connoisseurs and artists, the Lake Worth Art League presents many opportunities to see and purchase outstanding works of art by local artists at their gallery and outdoor art shows. The City of Lake Worth Beach has supported the growth of the arts industry by dedicating two city-owned buildings and forming strategic alliances with the Benzaiten Center and Armory Arts Annex. Both projects also are the recipients of cultural facilities grants from the State of Florida. The Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts is a fabrication space for local artists to create and it offers an extensive schedule of classes in glassblowing, flameworking, enameling, fused glass. There is also a metalworks studio capable of pouring 69,000 pounds of bronze each year. It is housed in a historic train depot. The Armory Arts Annex recently opened in a renovated space offers gallery space and programming.
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o you enjoy long walks on the beach? Juno Beach is a predominately residential seaside community whose vision is to have neighbors join together to share an exceptional quality of life. The Town of Juno Beach is a partnership of residents, businesses, and town staff creating a hometown atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement, cultural activities, and natural beauty. Fine oceanfront estates and condominiums provide
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an ideal setting for a vacation or permanent residence. With Juno Beach, activities range from sunbathing, swimming, and fishing to walking, jogging, and bicycling. The Town of Juno Beach was incorporated in 1953 and is located approximately 14 miles north of West Palm Beach, which is the county seat of Palm Beach County. The town encompasses an area of 1.85 square miles. This unique town is an island with the Intracoastal Waterway to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, Jupiter Inlet to the north, and Palm Beach Inlet to the south. Offshore there are Spanish wrecks dating back to the 1500s. The barrier island was created by the cutting of the Intracoastal Waterway. The waterway was dredged along the watershed of Old Lake Worth Creek and cut through Lake Worth in 1898. The town has operated under the council-manager form of government since 1985. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in a five-member town council. The council is elected on a nonpartisan basis. Councilmembers serve three-year staggered terms. The councilmembers are elected at large, and every year they select a mayor, vice mayor, and vice mayor pro tem. The town council is responsible, among other things, for passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees, and hiring both the
561-656-0300 juno-beach.fl.us
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town manager and town attorney. The town manager is responsible for carrying out policies and ordinances of the town council, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the government, and appointing the heads of the various departments. The town provides general municipal services such as police, planning and zoning, building, code enforcement, public works, storm water utilities, and cultural events. Fire services are provided by Palm Beach County. Utility services, such as water and wastewater, are provided by neighboring jurisdictions/agencies (Town of Jupiter, Loxahatchee River District, and the Seacoast Utility Authority). The town has many special features that contribute to it being a wonderful place to live, such as the beach, Juno Beach Pier, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, environmentally sensitive lands, and the Town Center. Why Juno Beach? Many benefits of being located within the Town of Juno Beach cannot be quantified by a dollar value, but they offer a higher quality of life that can be interpreted as priceless. Some of the benefits to calling the Town of Juno Beach your corporate headquarters (like Florida Power & Light and Tire Kingdom do) or home (like many yearlong and seasonal residents do) are stronger local government voice and superior police protection. PA L M B E AC H R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E .CO M
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nown for its extraordinary quality of life and dynamic business climate, Palm Beach Gardens was founded in 1959 by insurance magnate John D. MacArthur. The city’s incorporated boundaries span more than 56 square miles, making Palm Beach Gardens one of the largest land areas in Palm Beach County. Residents enjoy many art and cultural opportunities, world-class golf courses, luxury shopping, day spas, resorts, and outstanding dining opportunities. In addition, the city is dedicated to protecting its natural beauty, with nearly 45 percent of its total land dedicated to conservation. Gardens, as it is affectionately called, has been able to stay true to the vision of its founder by maintaining a careful balance of green space and development. As you explore, you will find tree-lined streets and lush gardens intertwined with homes and businesses. It truly is a cosmopolitan city with a small-town feel. Beautiful beaches are located within a mile, making
Gardens a tropical paradise. Public art is valued in the community, where more than 100 art pieces exist citywide due to an active public art program and partnership with the business community. The Palm Beach
Gardens City Hall lobby is home to a rotating national art exhibit, providing an opportunity for the public to engage in a cultural exchange with various artists throughout the year. Palm Beach Gardens prides itself on the close relationship with the local business community and works to develop policies that respect commercial interests, while maintaining the standards and unique characteristics of the city. With a highly educated workforce, economic and tax incentives, as well as access to transportation routes, a diverse array of companies and many corporate headquarters thrive in Gardens. Known as “The Golf Capital,” Palm Beach Gardens is home to numerous golf courses, including PGA National Resort & Spa. The City of Palm Beach Gardens hosts the Honda Classic and the PGA of America. Palm Beach Gardens is a vibrant Florida community with a year-round sunny disposition and a lush, tropical ambience that boasts an outstanding quality of life. Many PGA and LPGA players call Gardens home.
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isted by Money magazine as one of the Top 50 Places to Live, the Village of Wellington is located in western Palm Beach County, sharing a southwestern boundary with the world-famous Florida Everglades. In 1951, Wellington was purchased by successful accountant and New York investor Charles Oliver Wellington. Because of its close proximity to the Everglades, the area was prone to frequent flooding. In 1953, the Florida Legislature created the Acme Improvement District to provide drainage, water management, and infrastructure development in western Palm Beach County. Acme transformed the waterlogged land into fertile farmland. At one point, there were 2,000 acres devoted to strawberry plants, leading to claims that it was the world’s largest strawberry patch. Citrus groves also thrived in the area. Wellington has come a long way since the 1950s. Located approximately 15 miles from downtown West Palm Beach and 12 miles from the Palm Beach International Airport, Wellington serves as a home base for many. The community shares the convenience of both
urban living and easy access to breathtaking natural areas, preserves, and numerous outdoor activities. The Village of Wellington is internationally recognized as the winter equestrian capital of the world and is an international destination for show jumping, dressage, and polo. Wellington is the home of the National Polo Center – Wellington and Wellington International, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival. Today, this beautiful South Florida town boasts plenty of hometown charm with activities for people of all ages. With an abundance of parks, quality schools, attractive neighborhoods, and equestrian interests, Wellington maintains a high reputation. With several Palm Beach County A-rated schools, some offering specialty magnet programs, Wellington actively supports education. Wellington’s outstanding Parks and Recreation Department schedules family-
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friendly events such as movie nights, food trucks, and tribute band concerts and hosts outstanding events for the holidays including a Fourth of July Celebration that culminates with a fireworks spectacular. In the spring and fall, Village Park offers a multitude of sports and family programming, from Saturday morning soccer games to the open gym on Thursday nights. There is always something to do. Wellington also works closely with both the Palm Beach County Sherriff ’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue to maintain the highest level of safety and services for its residents.
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graduate students. Following a devastating hurricane in 1928 that sent floodwater from Lake Okeechobee surging through the community, federal and state governments agreed to build a levee. The Hoover Dike spans approximately 85 miles and reaches heights of 34 feet or more. Land and water conservation, agriculture, and some of the best sport fishing in the state all LAKE OKEECHOBEE thrive in this area. The vast Lake Okeechobee—referred to simply as “The Big O”—provides endless entertainment for anglers eager to snare a The campground features 350 campsites, boat largemouth bass. ramps, miniature golf, and numerous picnic The Belle Glade Marina Campground is a areas. Golfers will find an 18-hole course within home away from home for both fishermen and walking distance, and hikers will enjoy the Lake recreational campers who want to soak in the Okeechobee Scenic Trail, with more than 100 state’s rural beauty far from the glitzier coast. miles of lakeside paths.
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772-467-3000 cityoffortpierce.com
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welcome new development and revitalization. Fort Pierce is famous for being a quaint fishing village, but take a closer look and you will find a treasure trove of activities, education, history, and art. Fort Pierce is home to educational and research facilities like the top-ranked Indian River State College, Smithsonian Marine Station, Manatee Observation and Education Center, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution at Florida Atlantic University. Museums in Fort Pierce include the newly enlarged Florida landscape artist A.E. “Beanie” Backus museum and the St. Lucie Regional History Museum. The city’s most popular tourist attraction, the National UDT Navy SEAL museum, commemorates the birth of the Navy frogmen here in Fort Pierce and chronicles the evolution of this military unit to today’s Navy SEALs. Established in 1938, the Fort Pierce City Marina stands the test of time and continues to improve with its first-in-the- state, eco-friendly Storm Protection System and improved yachtfriendly navigation. Owned and operated by the city, the marina features a state-of-the-art docking system and is centrally located downtown within walking distance of the public library, shops, galleries, restaurants, Sunrise Theatre, museums, parks, and events. Fort
Pierce City Marina is also home to the Southern Kingfish Association’s National Championship Fishing Tournament. Fort Pierce’s natural beauty is worldrenowned as many visitors come for year-round paddleboarding, horseback riding on the beach, diving/snorkeling, kayaking, and world-class fishing on unspoiled beaches. Fort Pierce has the culture, excitement, and drive to rival any “big city” atmosphere. Fort Pierce is truly a unique gem on the Treasure Coast and is committed to making the city shine. FORT PIERCE INLET
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ort St. Lucie among Florida’s fastest-growing cities and, with a population of 245,000, it is the one of the largest cities in the Sunshine State. The arrival of the Spanish in 1567 began its development as a settlement. In spite of long occupation, Port St. Lucie retains an extensive 21-mile stretch of beaches in a pristine natural state and has 11,000 acres of natural parks and preserves. The St. Lucie River winds through the city and merges with the Intracoastal Waterway to empty into the Atlantic. Whether you want the ocean views and condominium living available on Hutchinson Island or a home with deep-water access for your boat, the Port St. Lucie area is a great choice for those who enjoy a lifestyle based on boating, fishing, and marine activities. The city has a high rate of homeownership and takes pride in its vibrant, involved community and low crime rate. The city’s Strategic Plan Vision 2030 is dedicated to developing “great neighborhoods.” The Neighborhood Planning Division, a recent initiative, is designed to work with homeowners to gather input that will enhance the community and foster togetherness.
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Port St. Lucie is also home to PGA Village, owned and operated by the PGA of America and ranked by Golf Digest as one of the top 75 “Best Golf Resorts.” The village offers 54 holes of championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio and Pete Dye, and the PGA Museum of Golf. With more great golf courses only a short drive up or down the coast, Port St. Lucie is a golfer’s heaven. For non-golfers, McCarty Ranch Preserve offers hiking, camping, and fishing. There are also more than 40 public parks with a variety of activities including softball, football, and cheerleading leagues. Nature-lovers will enjoy strolling the city’s Botanical Gardens, which include an impressive array of separate gardens flourishing with bamboo, orchids, roses, and butterflies. True to its mission of being a place where residents can live, learn, and play, Port St. Lucie offers a free nine-session program, City University, that teaches residents about local government.
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place to stroll, fish, or enjoy the scenic waterfront. It is also home to the Riverwalk Stage and a multitude of events, including more than 50 free outdoor concerts every year. Other popular events include the annual ArtsFest in Memorial Park, Dancin’ in the Streets (a summer block party and music festival), and the 58-year-old Stuart Christmas Parade—one of the longest- running lighted Christmas parades in the country. Stuart’s vibrant atmosphere has brought recognition from The Huffington Post as one of the “Top 10 Beach Towns in Florida,” Smithsonian magazine as the nation’s number-three “Best Small Town to Visit,” and House Beautiful as the number-
nine spot on the “50 Most Beautiful Small Towns in America” list. Stuart—which is just 45 minutes north of Palm Beach International Airport—prioritizes education. City residents attend Julian D. Parker Elementary School, Stuart Middle School, and Martin County High School or a variety of private educational facilities. Martin Health System provides health care for city residents and the surrounding community. The city runs its own police department, fire department, and trash collection and operates a water-utility program that is recognized year after year as having the best-tasting water in the state by the Florida Rural Water Association’s Annual Conference. PA L M B E AC H R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E .CO M
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RAILWAYS AND BUSES MAJOR ARTERIES The region’s two major controlled-access highways are located on Florida’s southeast coast. Interstate 95, a multilane freeway, runs the length of the East Coast. Florida’s Turnpike, a multilane divided toll road, spans 313 miles from Wildwood to Florida City. The Florida Department of Transportation makes navigating rush hours on these highways easier with electronic signboards that alert drivers about delays and road closures. Delays, emergency operations, and construction updates are also continually broadcast on the 1640 AM frequency. Motorist assistance on 70
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Florida’s Turnpike is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling *347 (*FHP). Other major north-south roads include State Road A1A, which hugs Florida’s eastern coast and acts as the “main street” for communities lining the barrier islands, and U.S. Highway 1, which runs from Key West to Maine. Hundreds of bridges crisscross the Palm Beaches’ waterways, including 20 drawbridges that span the Intracoastal. No tolls are charged, but the schedules of bridge openings vary.
Palm Beach County is serviced by Amtrak and the regional Tri-Rail, which runs northsouth from Mangonia Park to Miami. Tri-Rail runs trains every 30 or 60 minutes, depending on the hour, and every hour on weekends. Plus, the Downtown Trolley in West Palm Beach allows travelers to connect for free between the Tri-Rail station via its Green and Yellow lines. In addition, Brightline provides express train service that runs between Miami and West Palm Beach (via a stop in Fort Lauderdale) in just over an hour. Brightline continues on to Orlando International Airport. The county’s public bus service, Palm
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Tran, operates daily (except holidays) with 31 routes serving more than 2,920 bus stops. Weekday peak service runs every 30 minutes; off-peak, every hour. Weekend service is hourly on most routes. Fares vary, and different passes are offered.
WATER TAXIS If you’re looking for a fun way to see the local beaches or spend the day at the popular Peanut Island, a water taxi might be the way to go. There are two limited services: Sailfish Marina Resort and the Peanut Island Water Taxi in Riviera Beach. Located on Singer Island, Sailfish Marina Resort operates the Palm Beach Water Taxi, which offers
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AREA TRANSPORTATION CONTACTS AIRPORT Palm Beach International Airport
561-471-7400
pbia.org
At Your Service Transportation
561-488-9963
aystransport.com
Affordable Luxury Transport
561-818-8274
altflorida.com
ChariottZ.com
561 327-9300
chariottz.com
Go Airport Shuttle
844-787-1670
gowithus.com
Infinity Transportation
561-649-8889
infinity-transportation.com
Palm Beach Car Services
561-853-4679
palmbeachcarservices.com
Palm Beach Limo and Car Services
561-856-5836
palmbeachlimoandcarservices.com
Palm Beach Tours & Transportation
561-655-5515
pbtt.com
SuperShuttle Express/ExecuCar
561-242-6400
supershuttle.com / execucar.com
Treasure Coast Airport Shuttle
727-324-8380
tcairportshuttle.com
Amtrak
800-872-7245
amtrak.com
Brightline
561-537-8059
gobrightline.com
Greyhound
800-231-2222
greyhound.com
Palm Tran Public Buses
561-841-4287
pbcgov.com/palmtran
Tri-Rail
800-874-7245
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Palm Beach Water Taxi at Sailfish Marina Resort
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Peanut Island Shuttle Boat at Riviera Beach Marina
561-777-0438
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AmeriCab
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East Coast Taxi
561-651-1111
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West Palm Beach Taxi
561-371-7171
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Yellow Cab
561-777-7777
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20-passenger covered vessels and 49-passenger catamarans that travel to all areas of the Palm Beaches accessible through the Intracoastal Waterway (sailfishmarina.com or 561-844-1724). Peanut Island Water Taxi, based at the Riviera Beach Marina, operates a boat rental service and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (peanutislandshuttleboat.com or 561-777-0438).
AVIATION While Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach is the county’s premier portal for air travel, visitors may find it less expensive to travel to or from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Miami, or Orlando International Airports. You can get to Palm Beach County via cabs, shuttles, and private transportation, or through one of the rail services listed in the chart below. There are three other airports operated by the county Department of Airports. The North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport provides quick access to Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and the Research Park at Florida Atlantic University and accepts both jet and private aircraft. Palm Beach County Park Airport in Lantana is home to several flight schools. Palm Beach County Glades Airport, near Lake Okeechobee, is the county’s designated general aviation recreational airport.
Discover One of America’s Greatest House Museums When it was completed in 1902, the New York Herald proclaimed that Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world.” Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark open to the public as the Flagler Museum, offering tours, exhibitions, and special programs.
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A National Historic Landmark One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480
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ON-DEMAND, FREE WEST PALM BEACH SHUTTLE Whoever said there’s no such thing as a free ride? Did you know you can visit your favorite spots in downtown West Palm Beach for free? (You can also visit the Town of Palm Beach for cheap.) The Circuit shuttle is a 100 percent electric, local service that operates Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Simply download the Circuit App from the Apple App Store or Android Google Play so you can schedule on-demand rides and learn about the fixed routes. New, electric-powered vehicles, including Teslas and Carts, are used to operate on-demand services. Ride for free within the Circuit Zone stretching from Northwood Village to El Cid and Progressive Northwest/ Grandview Park to the Lake Worth Lagoon. Destinations include: • West Palm Tri-Rail Station • Brightline West Palm Beach • Local bus stops • The Square/Downtown • Worth Avenue • Ocean Boulevard
Fare Zone: Rides that start and/or end on the island of Palm Beach have a fare of $4 per ride, with $1 added for each additional rider. (Rides that remain wholly within the City of West Palm Beach are free.) Learn more: 561-822-1880 • ridewpb.com
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fter hitting the links and relaxing along the coast, the family may just be ready to indulge in other experiences and make more memories. If so, you’re in luck. The region is a cultural haven abuzz with diverse venues that are sure to sate your desire for live music and theater, visual arts, film, and history. Art aficionados can become immersed in art at renowned institutions such as the Norton Museum of Art, Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, and Boca Raton Museum of Art. Theater lovers 74
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can find everything their hearts desire at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Palm Beach Dramaworks, and many others. Palm Beach County is home to three popular outdoor amphitheaters that regularly draw national acts as well annual festivals, such as SunFest. From ballet to opera to country music, tickle your muse today—and discover why The Palm Beaches calls itself Florida’s Cultural Capital.
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FILL YOUR CALENDAR WITH ART, DANCE, MUSIC, HISTORY, AND THEATER
ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS 253 Barcelona Road, West Palm Beach, 33401 561-832-5328 • ansg.org Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a landmarked complex built as a testament to the creative genius of the namesake American sculptor. Its gardens include more than four decades of Norton’s monumental sculptures, along with several artistic periods represented by works of bronze, stone, and wood. Displayed throughout the house, studio, and gardens are more than 100 of Norton’s works.
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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE RICH CULTURAL OFFERINGS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, 33401 561-832-1776 • armoryart.org The Armory Art Center—located in a 1939 Art Deco building—provides nearly 100 courses for students of all ages in 12 state-of-the-art studios. The Armory hosts 20 exhibitions annually within its four galleries, salons, lectures, and special events.
ARTS GARAGE 94 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, 33444 561-450-6357 • artsgarage.com In the heart of Delray Beach’s vibrant downtown, Arts Garage is an inspiring hub for visual artists and musicians. Patrons get to sip wine, taste cheese, and soak in jazz, blues, soul, reggae, and classical music. No seat is a bad one in this cozy venue. Theater classes and piano lessons from seasoned performers are offered as well.
BOCA BALLET THEATRE 7630 NW 6th Ave., Boca Raton, 33487 561-995-0709 • bocaballet.org Boca Ballet Theatre teaches children and adults classical ballet with a focus on eight full-length ballets in its repertory with the philosophy that future innovation in the medium comes from a strong background in the history of dance.
year to its cultural galleries and programs, the impressive Boca Raton Museum of Art houses an assortment of traveling exhibitions and permanent collections from both established and rising artists. The two-story museum also offers educational programs, artist lectures, films, and art classes for children.
of works by nationally and internationally recognized, contemporary artists. The spotlight gallery hosts exhibits of works by local artists. The first-floor store features hand-crafted art, decor and jewelry by 50 area artists. The second floor has four exhibition galleries.
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51 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444 561-654-2220 • oldschoolsquare.org The Cornell Art Museum is housed in the 1913 Delray Elementary School building on the Old School Square campus. The first floor houses two large galleries for exhibitions
The Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. Building 601 Lake Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, 33460 561-471-2901 • palmbeachculture.com This organization fosters the sustainable growth of the cultural sector by providing support services to organizations and creative
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BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM 71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton, 33432 561-395-6766 • bocahistory.org The historical society offers a wide array of heritage education programs, exhibits, and resources that provide a tangible link to the region’s past. The museum is located in the city’s original 1926 Town Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
BOCA RATON MUSEUM OF ART 501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432 561-392-2500 • bocamuseum.org Attracting more than 200,000 visitors a
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as the Flagler Museum, featuring guided tours, changing exhibits, and special programs.
ITHINK FINANCIAL AMPHITHEATRE 601-7 Sansburys Way, West Palm Beach, 33411 561-795-8883 • westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com Among the biggest and the best venues in South Florida is this amphitheater at the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. The open-air music venue can seat 20,000 and offers marvelous views of the city. The modern venue also features the biggest names in the concert industry, ranging from Snoop Dogg to the Dave Matthews Band.
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professionals, administers public and private grant programs, advocates for funding, enhances local arts education, and promotes cultural tourism. It is also home to galleries showcasing art made in or unique to Palm Beach County, the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store, and concert series.
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DELRAY BEACH PLAYHOUSE 950 NW 9th St., Delray Beach, 33444 561-272-1281 • delraybeachplayhouse.com Since opening its doors in 1947, Delray Beach Playhouse has been providing South Florida with engaging community theater. Located in a picturesque park on Lake Ida, Delray Beach Playhouse presents a mix of comedy, drama, and Broadway musical revues, as well as children’s theater productions, camps, and workshops.
FLAGLER MUSEUM One Whitehall Way, Palm Beach, 33480 561-655-2833 • flaglermuseum.us When it was completed in 1902, Whitehall, Henry Flagler’s Gilded Age estate in Palm Beach, was called “more wonderful than any palace in Europe, grander and more magnificent than any other private dwelling in the world” by the New York Herald. Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark and is open to the public 76
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Lighthouse Park 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter, 33469 561-747-8380 • jupiterlighthouse.org Challenge your family to climb to the top of this 105-foot-tall, conical-cylindrical lighthouse tower. Built in 1860, the red brick lighthouse was designed by future Union General George Meade. Also on-site, you’ll find a Keeper’s Workshop and a restored WWII building that serves as a history museum. Take advantage of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum’s educational programs, including sunset and moonrise tours, hikes through history, and story times for kids. `
arts center and serves as a cultural beacon for the community, offering a diverse lineup of touring Broadway hits, concerts, comedy, dance, classical music, and arts-education programming.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER GALLERY & SCHOOL OF ART 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, 33469 561-746-3101 • lighthousearts.org For more than 50 years, the Lighthouse ArtCenter, a member-supported nonprofit, has provided artistic programming and cultural opportunities for Palm Beach and Martin counties. The ArtCenter offers engaging exhibitions, cultural programs, a dynamic school of art, workshops, day trips, lectures, and monthly receptions as well as a gift shop and art supply store. The center hosts summer camps for children and provides cultural opportunities for underserved communities. It was founded in 1964 by a group of eight artists and Christopher Norton, the son of founders of the Norton Museum of Art.
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1001 E. Indiantown Road, Jupiter, 33477 561-575-2223 • jupitertheatre.org As Florida’s largest award-winning, nonprofit professional regional theater, the Maltz Jupiter Theatre produces spectacular year-round entertainment featuring Broadway-caliber musicals, dramatic works, concerts, family programming, and classes for all ages at its Goldner Conservatory of Performing Arts. The Maltz draws nearly 100,000 people annually and has earned numerous Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s highest honor for artistic excellence.
701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33401 • 561-832-7469 • kravis.org It’s been more than 26 years since the Kravis Center welcomed its first guests—and since then, the center has presented more than 13,000 performances. Today, the Kravis Center is known as South Florida’s premier performing
590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432 561-393-7890 • myboca.us The Mizner Park Amphitheater, colonnade, and concert green in accommodates 4,200 visitors for music events like rock bands, cover
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MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, 33446 • 561-495-0233 • morikami.org With rotating exhibitions, tea ceremonies performed monthly (October through May) in the Seishin-an tea house and educational outreach programs, Morikami strives to spread appreciation for the living culture of Japan. Its museum collection includes more than 7,000 Japanese art objects and artifacts, including tea ceremony items, textiles, and fine art.
NORTON MUSEUM OF ART 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, 33401 561-832-5196 • norton.org Since its founding in 1941, the Norton Museum of Art has become one of South Florida’s most beloved cultural institutions. Its permanent collection includes nineteenth- and twentieth-century European and American masterpieces, world-class Chinese bronze and
jade, and photography and contemporary art that spans decades and styles. Education and public programming is of equally high caliber.
OLD SCHOOL SQUARE 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach, 33444 561-243-7922 • oldschoolsquare.org Old School Square provides downtown Delray Beach with first-class arts, entertainment events, and educational exhibits. Located at the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Swinton Avenue, Old School Square comprises restored early twentieth-century school buildings, including the Cornell Art Museum and the Crest Theatre. South Floridians can enjoy live music, art, photography, and a weekly green market in Old School Square’s open space.
PALM BEACH DRAMAWORKS 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401 561-514-4042 • palmbeachdramaworks.org Located in the heart of downtown, Palm Beach Dramaworks is a professional not-forprofit theater company that entertains
audiences with fun and stimulating productions. What sets the venue apart is its small size and intimacy, as well as spectacular performances with talented actors throughout the year in a lively part of town.
THE PALM BEACH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Ste. 172, Wellington, 33414 • 561-729-4246 • pbmnh.org The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History collects, researches, interprets, and explains all aspects of our natural world, the evolution of life, and the development of human culture. The museum focuses on the natural history of southern Florida but extends its reach through the Caribbean region. Stop in for a visit and participate in any of the many exhibits, lectures, classes, and fascinating hands-on learning experiences available year-round.
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pbopera.org Founded in 1961, Palm Beach Opera presents mainstage performances while also offering many diverse education programs. Worldrenowned artists from all over the globe to perform with the 50 singers comprising the Palm Beach Opera Chorus and 75-musician Palm Beach Opera Orchestra. Show-goers and critics agree that the artistic quality of every Palm Beach Opera production is impeccable.
RICHARD AND PAT JOHNSON PALM BEACH COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, 33401 561-832-4164 • hspbc.org Palm Beach County’s history is on display in this restored 1916 Neoclassical-style courthouse. Docents lead guided tours through three galleries of interactive exhibits that celebrate the county’s pioneers, natural environment, and milestone events. Meet the iconic Barefoot Mailman, early Native Americans, and trailblazers who left their footprint on Florida’s past.
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SEABREEZE AMPHITHEATER 750 S. State Road A1A, Jupiter, 33477 561-966-7043 • discover.pbcgov.org/ amphitheaters Seabreeze Amphitheater is an entertainment facility at Carlin Park in Jupiter hosting up to 2,000 people for theater performances, concerts, and community fundraisers. It has been the setting for the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival for more than two decades. Seabreeze Amphitheater hosts major musical acts, ranging from Slightly Stoopid and The Flaming Lips to Willie Nelson and Travis Tritt.
THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS 100 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, 33480 561-655-7227 • fourarts.org Founded in 1936, The Society of the Four Arts inspires and engages people through the presentation of outstanding artistic and cultural programs. From November through April, Four Arts, as it’s known by locals, offers hundreds of events including notable speakers,
art exhibitions, concerts, workshops, films, and more. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach, the 10-acre campus also includes a stunning sculpture garden.
SOUTH FLORIDA SOCIETY FOR ARTS AND CULTURE 4076 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-840-5351 • southfloridafinearts.org A cultural arts organization and event venue located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, the South Florida Society for Arts and Culture offers music performances, education programs, youth arts workshops and summer camps, and more. The venue is open for private events as well.
SUNFEST 525 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, 33401 800-786-3378 • sunfest.com Since 1983, SunFest has been the Sunshine State’s largest waterfront music and art festival, attracting more than 275,000 visitors each year to the three-day extravaganza. Taking
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place along the Intracoastal Waterway in downtown West Palm Beach, SunFest presents international acts in a range of genres— rock, pop, blues, hip-hop, and folk. Other happenings include the Creative Arts Village, bars, concessions, a floating cocktail barge, free water stations, and more. Discounted tickets are sold in advance. Note: This is a cashless event. (Organizers plan to change the dates and venues beginning in 2025, so be sure to check the website for the latest information.)
SUNRISE THEATRE 117 S. Second St., Fort Pierce, 34950 772-461-4775 • sunrisetheatre.com It may not be located in Palm Beach County, but the Sunrise Theatre is worth a mention anyway. Located in nearby St. Lucie County, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since opening in 1923, it has become
a center for local, national, and international performing arts presentations. The 1,200-seat theater in historic downtown Fort Pierce boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems for lovers of the theater.
SUNSET COVE AMPHITHEATER Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park 20405 Amphitheater Circle, Boca Raton, 33498 • 561-488-8069 discover.pbcgov.org/parks/amphitheaters Sunset Cove Amphitheater has the capacity to seat 6,000 for national acts, festivals, community fundraisers, and more. Not only is there a 1,700-square-foot stage, but the venue also has top-notch sound and lighting, along with a spacious lawn for patron comfort. Thanks to the amphitheater’s ideal location, demographics, and capacity, it plays host to several community events throughout the year,
including the annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks.
THE WICK THEATRE & COSTUME MUSEUM 7901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, 33487 561-995-2333 • thewick.org The Wick Theatre produces Broadwayquality musicals starring award-winning casts and serves as a professional theater in the South Florida region. The Costume Museum is internationally renowned and contains wardrobe pieces with historical significance spanning more than 100 years of designs for American theater.
For more information about art and cultural institutions and events in the area, visit the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County at palmbeachculture.com or call 561-471-2901.
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FISHING Fishing ranks a close second to golf in popularity among residents and visitors alike, and there’s an abundant number of places to cast your line, regardless of whether you prefer saltwater or freshwater fishing. Fishing the Atlantic Ocean off Palm Beach County’s shores provides a wide selection of opportunities to snag a prize saltwater catch. Anglers regularly reel in bluefish, blackfin tuna, cobia, dolphin, kingfish, and a variety of snapper. There’s also wahoo and sailfish that roam these waters, the latter of which provides an exhilarating experience and a chance to snap a keepsake photo. If you don’t own a boat, there are a slew of saltwater fishing charters/guides throughout the county. Visit surfinggator.com for an extensive list. The Palm Beach Post’s sports section also regularly publishes the local fishing report, which is helpful in determining what is biting when and where. If you prefer to stay closer to shore, you might snag a Spanish mackerel in the surf. Tossing your line from bridges or an inlet jetty can possibly bag you a jack, a snook, or a pompano if you’re lucky. If freshwater fishing is more your thing, you owe it to yourself to spend a day on Lake Okeechobee, whose southeastern shoreline forms part of the western edge of Palm Beach County and is only about an hour’s drive from West Palm Beach. “The Big O,” as locals call it, is the best largemouth bass fishing lake in the state. It’s the second-largest freshwater lake—next to Lake Michigan—contained entirely within the contiguous 48 states, so there are plenty of spots to anchor or just drift, or you could hire one of the local guides to lead you to the hot spots. If fishing doesn’t tickle your outdoor fancy, no problem—there are also several recreational parks that offer an array of other outdoor activities, from biking paths to water skiing, all of which are at your beck and call 365 days a year, thanks to the county’s year-round tropical weather.
BIKING Fifteen of the 110 county parks have paved bicycle paths that provide a safe venue for cycling enthusiasts. Three of them offer mountain bike trails for those who are looking for a more challenging or exuberant ride. Dyer Park in West Palm Beach has a 4.7-mile single-track perimeter trail and a 2.4-mile trail (called the “Hill”) built upon a former landfill that has been
converted into a winding-climbing trail—the only location in the South Florida region with appreciable climbs and descents. There are also single-track trails at Okeeheelee Park (3.2 miles) just west of West Palm Beach and West Delray Regional Park (2.5 miles) in Delray Beach.
CANOEING AND KAYAKING A wonderfully scenic paddling experience is the 7.6-mile stretch of the Loxahatchee River from Riverbend Park in Jupiter downstream to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Whether you’re looking for a oneor two-hour kid-friendly trip or prefer to embark on an all-day adventure, the Loxahatchee offers a variety of options. And even if you rent a canoe or kayak, it’s a fun and inexpensive form of outdoor exercise. For more information, visit jupiteroutdoorcenter.com.
SURFING The Atlantic Ocean forms the entire eastern boundary of Palm Beach County, but it’s not always conducive for great surfing, especially during the summer months, unless there’s a tropical storm or hurricane brewing offshore. However, what it lacks in wave consistency, it makes up for in quality. When the waves are good, such as when winter low-pressure systems deliver fairly consistent groundswell toward the beaches, there are some great spots for surfers— most notably Reef Road, which is tucked away in the north end of the county’s richest real estate. Other sweet spots are just off the Jupiter Inlet and Juno Beach Pier. Check out surfline.com for the latest surf reports and live video web cams.
TENNIS Most of the local private country clubs have tennis courts, as do 12 of the county parks (go to discover. pbcgov.com/parks for locations). Nine courts are lighted. One of the nicest full-service public tennis facilities is the Delray Beach Tennis Center near bustling downtown Atlantic Avenue in the heart of the city. It has 14 clay courts, six hard-surface courts, and an 8,200-seat stadium and offers a variety of adult and junior programs, clinics, and camps. The center has hosted the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World Tour’s Delray Beach Open for more than 25 years. The sister property, Delray Swim & Tennis Club, has 24 clay courts. (delraytennis.com)
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Miami Marlins / Jupiter Hammerheads St. Louis Cardinals / Palm Beach Cardinals Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium 4751 Main St., Jupiter • 561-630-1828 rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com
The two-time World Series champion Miami Marlins and 11-time World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals spend their spring training at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter. The facility, which includes the 6,800-seat main stadium, also is home to Minor League teams. Those are the Marlins and Cardinals affiliates in the East Division of the Low-A Southeast (formerly Florida State League)—the Jupiter Hammerheads and Palm Beach Cardinals, respectively—and their rookie squads of the Florida Complex League (formerly the Gulf Coast League).
Houston Astros / Washington Nationals Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches 5444 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach 561-500-4487 • cactipark.com The 2022 World Series Champion Houston Astros and 2019 World Series Champion Nationals play at Cacti of the Palm Beaches, a $148 million facility opened in 2017. The 160-acre complex features a 7,700-seat
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Fans of professional organized sports are in luck: Major League Baseball’s Houston Astros, Washington Nationals, Miami Marlins, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Mets all come to Palm Beach County every year for spring training. Fans can catch practice games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, and Clover Park in Port St. Lucie—plus catch polo right here in your community.
New York Mets / St. Lucie Mets Clover Park St. Lucie County Sports Complex 31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie 772-871-5476 • mlb.com/mets
Clover Park, originally known as Thomas J. White Stadium and most recently known as First Data Field, has been the New York Mets spring training home since its opening in 1988. The facility and 7,800-seat main stadium has undergone major renovations, with latest in 2019 for $57 million. Clover Park also is home to the St. Lucie Mets Minor League team and all the New York Mets Minor League operations. When the players aren’t in town, th complex is used for a variety of events such as festivals, concerts, and baseball tournaments.
POLO National Polo Center – Wellington 3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington 561-282-5290 • nationalpolocenter.com There’s no better way to spend a Sunday than taking in a polo match at the National Polo Center – Wellington (NPC). All of the major ponies and riders from around the world converge at NPC January through April for the most prestigious polo tournaments in the United States. Reserve a table at the famous Sunday Brunch, where you can eat, drink, socialize, and watch the match—or just grab a seat in the stands by the field and take it all in away from the crowd.
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BOATING Navigating Palm Beach County by water is easy, thanks to the Atlantic Ocean’s 45 miles of shoreline, as well as boat access from four inlets and the Gulf Stream (only three miles offshore). The Intracoastal Waterway lies a short distance inland, with numerous marinas scattered along its route, including places where you can pull up to one of several restaurants that provide docking space for boaters looking for a bite to eat or a refreshing beverage. For freshwater options, Lake Okeechobee forms part of the county’s western border and encompasses 488,000 acres. A handful of smaller inland lakes also provide boating opportunities, the largest being 540-acre Lake Mangonia. Some really great anchoring spots, according to floridamarineguide.com, are Peanut Island in Palm Beach County, across from Lake Worth Inlet, in front of Florida International University in Miami and across from Baker’s Haulover Inlet, and the anchorage in Boca Chica Harbor. If you need a place to store your boat, the Palm Beach Yacht Club is a world-class marina in West Palm Beach, just a short distance from the Palm Beach/Lake Worth Inlet. It’s open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis and can accommodate yachts up to 150 feet, as well as sport fishing boats and sailing vessels. If you don’t own your own vessel, the Palm Beach Boat Club offers a variety of membership plans and has a fleet of boats ranging from luxury motor yachts to center-console fishing boats and cabin cruisers. For information on Boating Safety Education Requirements, registering your boat in Florida, and equipment requirements, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission at 850-488-4676.
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MARINAS AND YACHT CLUBS Blowing Rocks Marina
Tequesta
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The Bluffs Marina
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Jupiter
561-406-6417
squaregrouper.net/marina
Gateway Marina
Hypoluxo
561-588-1211
gatewaymarina.net
HAVN Yacht Club
Palm Beach Shores
561-848-7469
havnyachtclub.com
JIB Yacht Club & Marina
Jupiter
561-746-4300
jibmarinajupiter.com
Jupiter Pointe Club & Marina
Tequesta
561-556-7385
jupiterpointe.com
Jupiter Yacht Club Marina
Jupiter
561-741-3407
jycmarina.com
Lake Park Harbor Marina
Lake Park
561-881-3353
lakeparkflorida.gov
Loggerhead Marina at Jupiter
Jupiter
561-747-8980
loggerheadmarinas.com
Loggerhead Marina at Lantana
Lantana
561-582-4422
loggerheadmarinas.com
Loggerhead Marina at Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens
561-627-6358
loggerheadmarinas.com
Loggerhead Marina at Rivieria Beach
Riviera Beach
561-840-6868
loggerheadmarinas.com
Marina Delray
Delray Beach
561-276-7666
marinadelray.com
Palm Beach Yacht Center and Marina
Hypoluxo
561-588-9911
palmbeachyacht.com
Palm Beach Yacht Club & Marina
West Palm Beach
561-655-8711
pbyc.com
Palm Harbor Marina
West Palm Beach
561-655-4757
palmharbor-marina.com
Port 32
Palm Beach Gardens
561-626-0200
port32marinas.com
Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club
Boca Raton
561-395-2100
rpycc.org
Safe Harbor - New Port Cove
Riviera Beach
561-844-2504
shmarinas.com
Safe Harbor - North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach
561-626-4919
shmarinas.com
Safe Harbor - Old Port Cove
North Palm Beach
561-626-1760
shmarinas.com
Safe Harbor - Rybovich
West Palm Beach
561-840-8190
shmarinas.com
Sailfish Marina Resort
Palm Beach Shores
561-844-1724
sailfishmarina.com
The Seagate Yacht Club
Delray Beach
561-272-2700
seagatedelray.com
Soverel Harbour Marina
Palm Beach Gardens
561-691-9554
soverelmarina.com
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GOLF SCENE
GOLF IS RANKED AS ONE OF FLORIDA’S TOP ATTRACTIONS FOR TOURISTS AND RESIDENTS ALIKE, AND SOME OF THE STATE’S MOST SCENIC COUNTRY CLUBS AND TOP CHAMPIONSHIP COURSES ARE RIGHT HERE IN PALM BEACH COUNTY PANTHER NATIONAL
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here’s something here for every level of golfer, from lengthy challenging layouts to shorter executive courses and par-3 venues. While about 75 percent of the 150-plus golf courses are private, there is no shortage of public courses where everyone can play. Some offer views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, or the Lake Worth Lagoon, providing a peaceful backdrop for your game. Heading the list is PGA National Resort & Spa. Located in Palm Beach Gardens, the venue—which also currently serves as the headquarters for PGA of America—hosts the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic, which attracts many of the world’s top professional golfers. Four of PGA National’s five championship courses are ranked among the top 75 layouts in Florida by Golf Digest.
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Designed by renowned architect Joe Lee, Abacoa Golf Club has one of the finest layouts among South Florida’s public golf courses. Located in the heart of a premier golf community— beautiful Jupiter, Florida—Abacoa combines the best in golf challenge, luxurious amenities, and tropical scenery. The course is challenging but fair to golfers of all skill and experience levels, and the greens are TifEagle grass and some of the highest-quality putting surfaces in all of Florida. Abacoa Golf Club is one of the Florida golf courses that can boast about its unique elevation changes and is a true treat to play. Another first-class private destination is The Breakers Ocean Course in Palm Beach. The oldest 18-hole golf course in Florida recently got a makeover by course designer Rees Jones himself, and its sister course, Rees Jones Course at Breakers West, is another wonderfully chal-
lenging layout. Many of the private golf-centered clubs also offer other amenities, especially The Club at Ibis, a gated community in West Palm Beach that, in addition to three Nicklaus family–designed golf courses, includes a sports village, four dining venues, social and cultural activities, swimming, tennis, a fitness center, and a full-service spa. There’s no course more picturesque than the Palm Beach Par-3, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Golf Digest rates it “one of the best par-3s you can play anywhere.” Park Ridge Golf Course in Lantana is one of the more unique courses in the county because it was built over a former landfill and has more elevation changes than most courses in the area, topping out at 85 feet at its highest. Another unique and picturesque playing
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experience awaits at Osprey Point Golf Course in Boca Raton, in the southwestern corner of the county. It’s a natural wildlife habitat and one of only five Audubon International Classic Signature golf courses in the world. It features three nine-hole courses, and Golf Digest rates it among the top 50 courses in Florida. At the northern end of the county is North Palm Beach Country Club, an 18-hole public layout that is one of the few Nicklaus Signature municipal courses in the United States. Many of the courses here have teaching pros. There is also John Prince Park Golf Learning and Practice Center in Lake Worth, in the central part of the county, that includes a four-hole mini-course. Greens fees fluctuate throughout the year (with the summer months offering some great deals), but the sunshine and balmy ocean breezes are free year-round. QUAIL RIDGE
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LEISURE AND RECREATION PUBLIC GOLF COURSES Abacoa Golf Club
Jupiter
561-622-0036
abacoagolfclub.com
Atlantic National Golf Club
Lake Worth
561-969-6600
atlanticnationalgolfclub.com
Atlantis Country Club
Atlantis
561-965-7700
atlantiscountryclub.com
Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club
Boca Raton
561-451-1600
bocadunes.com
Boca Raton Municipal Golf Club
Boca Raton
561-367-7000
myboca.us
Delray Beach Golf Club
Delray Beach
561-243-7385
delraybeachgolfclub.com
Forest Oaks Golf Club
Lake Worth
561-967-6810
forestoaksgc.com
The Golf Club of Jupiter
Jupiter
561-747-6262
golfclubofjupiter.com
Lake Worth Beach Golf Club
Lake Worth
561-582-9713
lakeworthgolfclub.com
The Links at Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach
561-742-6500
boynton-beach.org/golf
Madison Green Country Club
Royal Palm Beach
561-784-5225
madisongreengolf.com
North Palm Beach Country Club
North Palm Beach
561-691-3433
village-npb.org
Okeeheelee Golf Course
West Palm Beach
561-964-4653
pbcokeeheeleegolf.com
Osprey Point Golf Course
Boca Raton
561-482-2868
pbcospreypointgolf.com
Palm Beach National Golf & Country Club
Lake Worth
561-965-3381
palmbeachnational.com
Palm Beach Par-3 Golf Course
Palm Beach
561-547-0598
golfontheocean.com
Park Ridge Golf Course
Lantana
561-966-7044
pbcparkridgegolf.com
Poinciana Golf Club
Lake Worth
561-439-4721
poincianagolfclub.com
Red Reef Executive Golf Course
Boca Raton
561-391-5014
mybocaparks.org
Sandhill Crane Golf Club
Palm Beach Gardens
561-630-1160
pbgfl.com
Southwinds Golf Course
Boca Raton
561-483-1305
pbcsouthwindsgolf.com
Village Golf Club
Royal Palm Beach
561-793-1400
villagegolf.club
Westchester Golf & Country Club
Boynton Beach
561-369-1000
westchestercc.com
Palm Beach Gardens
561-622-0220
ballenisles.com
PRIVATE GOLF COURSES BallenIsles Country Club The Bear’s Club
Jupiter
561-626-2327
thebearsclub.com
Boca Dunes Golf & Country Club
Boca Raton
561-451-1600
bocadunes.com
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton
561-488-6990
bocawestcc.org
The Breakers
Palm Beach
561-655-6611
thebreakers.com
Broken Sound Club
Boca Raton
561-241-6800
brokensoundclub.org
The Club at Ibis
West Palm Beach
561-625-8500
clubatibis.com
The Country Club of Florida
Boynton Beach
561-732-9771
ccfgolf.com
The Country Club at Mirasol
Palm Beach Gardens
561-776-4949
mirasolcc.com
Delray Dunes Golf & Country Club
Delray Beach
561-732-1600
delraydunes.org
Eastpointe Country Club
Palm Beach Gardens
561-626-6860
eastpointe-cc.com
The Falls Club of the Palm Beaches
Lake Worth
561-964-5700
thefallsclub.com
Fountains Country Club
Lake Worth
561-642-2700
fountainscc.com
Frenchman’s Creek Beach & Country Club
Palm Beach Gardens
561-622-8300
frenchmanscreek.com
Gleneagles Country Club
Delray Beach
561-498-3606
gleneagles.cc
Jonathan’s Landing Golf Club
Jupiter
561-747-7600
jonathanslanding.com
The Loxahatchee Club
Jupiter
561-744-6168
theloxahatcheeclub.org
Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club
Wellington
561-798-75405
palmbeachpolo.com
Panther National
Palm Beach Gardens
561-769-4211
panthernational.com
PGA National Resort & Spa
Palm Beach Gardens
561-627-1800
pgaresort.com
Quail Ridge Country Club
Boynton Beach
561-737-5100
quailridgecc.com
Tequesta Country Club
Tequesta
561-746-4501
tequestacountryclub.net
Trump International Golf Club
West Palm Beach
561-682-0700
trumpinternationalpalmbeaches.com
Winston Trails Golf Club
Lake Worth
561-439-3700
winstontrailsgolfclub.com
Wycliffe Golf & Country Club
Wellington
561-964-9200
wycliffecc.com
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Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing Facilities Memory Care
SENIOR LIVING WHETHER YOU—OR YOUR LOVED ONES—ARE LOOKING FOR AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY OR A LITTLE EXTRA CARE, PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS RESIDENTIAL OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING
INDEPENDENT & ASSISTED LIVING
33401 • 561-697-5500 fivestarseniorliving.com
DEVONSHIRE AT PGA NATIONAL
BROOKDALE WEST PALM BEACH
VERANDA CLUB
350 Devonshire Way, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 • 561-739-4629 ericksonliving.com/devonshire
6100 Common Circle, West Palm Beach, 33417 561-934-2690 • brookdale.com
6061 Palmetto Circle N., Boca Raton, 33433 561-368-2122 • verandaclub.com
LEVIN PALACE AT MORSELIFE
FIVE STAR PREMIER RESIDENCES OF BOCA RATON
4850 Loring Drive, West Palm Beach, 33417 561-570-2815 • morselife.org
22601 Camino Del Mar, Boca Raton, 33433 561-750-7100 • fivestarseniorliving.com
ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE ALAMAR SENIOR LIVING
FOUNTAINVIEW 111 Executive Center Drive, West Palm Beach,
8785 Lake Worth Road, Wellington, 33467 561-823-6033 • alamarseniorliving.com
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TYPES OF SENIOR LIVING INDEPENDENT LIVING
ASSISTED LIVING
These communities are designed to enable residents to remain
Assisted living provides a combination of housing, personal care
independent as long as possible. A community may offer annual or
services, and personalized health care designed for individuals who
month-to-month payment structures. Independent communities
need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes
provide residents with convenient access to dining and meal plans,
maximum independence. Services typically include: nutritional
entertainment and social activities, transportation, housekeeping
meals and special diets, supervision and assistance with personal
and laundry, maintenance, and wellness clinics. Independent living
care, assistance with medications, transportation and escort to
communities are not licensed to provide personal or nursing care.
medical appointments, housekeeping and laundry, and social and leisure activities. There are four types of assisted living licenses.
LIFE PLAN/CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES These communities offer several kinds of residences that provide various levels of housing options, community amenities, and health care services for residents ranging from active seniors to those in need of skilled nursing. They typical include apartments, condos, or homes for independent living. Assisted living residents usually live in apartments, while those in skilled nursing and memory support areas reside in private or shared suites or rooms. Life care communities usually provide a long-term
MEMORY CARE These are licensed assisted living communities that specialize in delivering care to residents suffering from a cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer’s. These communities are secure for residents’ safety and provide 24-hour supervised care. The same license rules apply as assisted living. Staff members are trained for the special needs of this population.
contract between the resident (frequently lasting the term of the resident’s lifetime) and the community, which offers maintenance-free living and access to a continuum of health care, commonly all on one campus. If the resident requires assisted living, memory care, or skilled or rehabilitative nursing, the community provides varying levels of care.
(Source: Seniors BlueBook, seniorsbluebook.com)
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ARBOR OAKS AT GREENACRES
SONATA BOYNTON BEACH
3400 Jog Road, Greenacres, 33467 561-432-4700 • arboroaksgreenacres.com
2400 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 33426 • 561-567-9514 sonataseniorliving.com
THE ATRIUM AT BOCA RATON 1080 NW 15th St., Boca Raton, 33486 754-704-3966 • atlasseniorliving.com
BARRINGTON TERRACE OF BOYNTON BEACH 1425 S. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach, 33426 561-369-7919 • fivestarseniorliving.com
BROOKDALE TEQUESTA
SONATA DELRAY BEACH 8020 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33446 • 561-710-5518 sonataseniorliving.com BARRINGTON TERRACE OF BOYNTON BEACH
MEMORY CARE
205 Village Blvd., Tequesta, 33469 561-979-3413 • brookdale.com
ARDEN COURTS OF DELRAY BEACH - A PROMEDICA MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY
CRESTHAVEN
BROOKDALE WEST BOYNTON BEACH
16150 Jog Road, Delray Beach, 33446 561-498-5552 • arden-courts.com
5100 Cresthaven Blvd., West Palm Beach, 33415 • 561-964-2828 • cresthavenalf.com
8220 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, 33472 561-292-5653 • brookdale.com
PARKSIDE INN
DISCOVERY VILLAGE AT BOYNTON BEACH
THE CLUB AT WELLINGTON
1613 SW 3rd St., Boynton Beach, 33435 561-734-1616 • parksidefl.com
14115 Lily Court, Wellington, 33414 561-782-1799 • theclubatwellington.com
EDGEWATER AT BOCA POINTE 23315 Blue Water Circle, Boca Raton, 33433 561-391-6305 • actshealthservices.org
HARBORCHASE OF BOYNTON BEACH 11810 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach, 33436 561-375-5868 • harborchase.com
HARBORCHASE OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 3000 Central Gardens Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 561-257-4519 • harborchase.com
4733 NW 7th Court, Boynton Beach, 33426 • 561-287-6743 • discoveryvillages.com
LIFE CARE/CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
GRAND VILLA OF DELRAY EAST
ABBEY DELRAY SOUTH
LA POSADA
1717 Homewood Blvd., Delray Beach, 33445 561-272-9600 • abbeydelraysouth.com
11900 Taylor Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 • 561-277-0660 • mylaposada.com
14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, 33484 561-877-3815 • grandvilladelray-east.com
ADVENT SQUARE SENIOR LIVING 4798 N. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, 33431 561-391-7207 adventseniorliving.org
ALLEGRO MAMA LLAMA ASSISTED LIVING Mama Llama 1: 1074 Hyacinth Place, Wellington, 33414 Mama Llama 2: 13931 Morning Glory Drive, Wellington, 33414 561-892 6699 • mamallamaalf.com
RESNICK AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING TRADITION AT MORSELIFE 4847 David S. Mack Drive, West Palm Beach, 33417 • 561-570-2823 • morselife.org
11450 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, 33437 561-816-5256 allegroliving.com
BROOKDALE PALM BEACH GARDENS 11381 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 • 561-273-9581 • brookdale.com
FIVE STAR PREMIER RESIDENCES OF BOCA RATON
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LOURDES-NOREEN MCKEEN
VOLANTE OF DELRAY BEACH
315 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, 33401 • 561-861-2266 • lourdesmckeen.org
5859 Heritage Park Way, Delray Beach, 33484 561-933-9266 • volanteseniorliving.com
MANGROVE BAY
THE WATERFORD
110 Mangrove Bay Way, Jupiter, 33477 561-575-3123 • seniorlifestyle.com
601 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, 33408 561-627-3800 • thewaterford.com
ST. ANDREWS ESTATES 6045 Verde Trail S,, Boca Raton, 33433 561-940-4480 • actsretirement.org
SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES
STRATFORD COURT OF BOCA POINTE
BOCA RATON REHABILITATION CENTER
6343 Via De Sonrisa Del Sur, Boca Raton, 33433 • 561-372-4337 sunriseseniorliving.com
755 Meadows Road, Boca Raton, 33486 561-391-5200 • bocaratonhealthandrehab.com
THE GARDENS COURT VI AT LAKESIDE VILLAGE 2792 Donnelly Drive, Lantana, 33462 855-904-6270 • viliving.com
3803 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-626-1125 • lcca.com
ARDEN COURTS OF DELRAY BEACH
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TIPS ON RESEARCHING
SENIOR COMMUNITIES
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PLACE FOR YOU OR YOUR LOVED ONEIN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, BE PREPARED BEFORE YOU GET STARTED.
START YOUR RESEARCH EARLY Compare the senior communities in your area. Begin actively planning where you want to be today, before health problems develop. Determine the kind of lifestyle and health care options you want for yourself and narrow down your choices. Don’t feel rushed, but don’t procrastinate. Don’t be one of those people who end up saying, “I wish I hadn’t waited so long.”
DECIDE WHAT SERVICES AND AMENITIES ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU Make a list of services, amenities, and features that are important to you. Remember: You are not just thinking about today but planning for your future.
VISIT AND TAKE NOTES Once you have narrowed down your choices, take tours. Can you visualize yourself living in this community? How do the grounds look? Is the staff friendly? Is the environment clean, well-maintained, and nicely appointed?
ASK QUESTIONS Come prepared with a list of questions. If you don’t ask questions, you won’t be able to make an informed decision. You should feel certain that the staff is answering your questions and addressing your concerns.
EVALUATE THE FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS There are a variety of financial arrangements available. These might include rentals, equity, and entrance fees. Learn the pros and cons of each. Understand what is included and what is “extra.”
UNDERSTAND THE HEALTH CARE COMPONENT What levels of care are available? Does the staff seem caring and professional? Are there activities for the residents who are receiving care? What is the community licensed to provide, and what are the costs should care be needed? This is a very important part of your research.
MEET THE RESIDENTS Can you envision the residents as your neighbors?
DINE AT THE COMMUNITY The more you can experience the lifestyle, the better. How is the atmosphere in the dining room? Is there a dress code for dinner? Does the menu offer good variety? Is the service attentive? Does the chef accommodate dietary requirements? Will you enjoy dining here?
REVIEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Ask for an event calendar to see if there are programs and activities of interest to you. Are there a variety of educational, social, cultural, and fitness programs available? Can residents volunteer within the community? Are special travel opportunities available to residents?
GET YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS INVOLVED If your family or friends can aid you in deciding, ask them to evaluate your top choices. They may raise questions you haven’t considered.
SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PROFESSIONAL Utilizing a senior housing advisor can help you narrow down your choices and provide valuable insight about the places you are considering.
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SHOPPING & DINING
MIZNER PARK
MAJOR AREA MALLS & SHOPPING CENTERS
tural traditions. The two-level enclosed mall features some of the most popular and sought-after flagship retailers including Dillard’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, more than 150 specialty shops, and a movie theater. Conveniently located in the heart of Palm Beach County, the mall is a popular destination for families and includes a children’s play area, full-service dine-in restaurants, and a food court.
One of the most inspired and admired downtown centers in the nation, CityPlace’s imaginative architecture, public plazas, art installations, and destination restaurants and shopping have made it a signature of downtown West Palm Beach. The open-air, Italianinspired, 72-acre property offers more than 50 shops and dining options for all ages and tastes. Located in the heart of West Palm Beach, CityPlace offers an amazing mix of shops that includes H&M and a four-story RH Restoration Hardware. The experience is one-of-a-kind with a spectacular water fountain surrounded by an open-air plaza.
TOWN CENTER AT BOCA RATON
DOWNTOWN PALM BEACH GARDENS
6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton, 33431
11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach
561-368-6001
Gardens, 33410 • 561-727-2640
THE GARDENS MALL
simon.com/mall/town-center-at-boca-raton
downtownpbg.com
3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 33410
One of South Florida’s top luxury shopping destinations, Town Center at Boca Raton features an outstanding mix of upscale and elite specialty shops along with an impressive lineup of five department stores: Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom. Its 200 specialty stores include Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co, Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, and many more. Town Center at Boca Raton is a popular and premier shopping destination, conveniently located off of I-95 and Glades Road.
An active, pedestrian-only atmosphere combines with sidewalk charm at this outdoor lifestyle center in Palm Beach Gardens. Its handmade, one-of-a-kind, wooden carousel is a local landmark along the lake waterfront. Premier retailers, unique boutiques, top-notch restaurants, a comfortable movie theater, and Whole Foods Market make this a remarkable place for any age. Whether you like to shop, dance, or listen to live entertainment, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens welcomes you.
561-775-7750 • thegardensmall.com
The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens is a luxurious, 1.4 million-square-foot regional shopping center featuring more than 150 fine specialty shops and restaurants, anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s, and Apple. The Gardens Mall has maintained its position as a world-class shopping destination, blending award-winning architecture, fine art, and natural landscaping with popular amenities, signature events, and an innovative retail mix to make it the premier shopping destination in Palm Beach County.
150 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 33480
OPEN-AIR SHOPPING
THE MALL AT WELLINGTON GREEN 10300 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, 33414 561-227-6900 • shopwellingtongreen.com
CITYPLACE
The Mall at Wellington Green is a beautiful blend of Mediterranean-style and local architec-
700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401
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561-366-1000 • cityplace.com
212-546-0865 • esplanadepalmbeach.com
Located just steps from the Atlantic Ocean, The Esplanade offers the ultimate luxury retail experience. With exclusive dining options, a Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store, and boutique retailers including Emilio Pucci, Akris, and
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Anne Fontaine, you’re certain to find a designer fashion show or trunk show in which to indulge.
HARBOURSIDE PLACE
Motor Company, ready-to-wear women’s fashions at Mint, and skincare at Sana Skin Studio, enjoy indoor and alfresco dining, and stroll NORA’s park-like setting.
200 N. U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter, 33477 561-935-9533 • harboursideplace.com
PGA COMMONS ART & DINING DISTRICT
Drive, boat, or paddleboard into Jupiter’s downtown entertainment destination. “Dock and dine” at one of the complex’s eight restaurants, shop at 16 boutique stores, enjoy live music, yoga, a weekly outdoor market, and more in the outdoor amphitheater, or make it an overnight adventure by staying at the luxurious, 179-room Wyndham Grand Jupiter. Leisurely stroll along the handcrafted brick streets of the Jupiter Riverwalk featuring public art installations and live entertainment on select evenings— or rent the PonTiki party boat for fun on the water.
5100 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, 33418 561-630-8630 • pgacommons.com
PGA Commons offers an exciting mix of award-winning restaurants, retailers, and beauty services, as well as fine art galleries, professional offices, and elegant apartments. Inspired by the European way of life and featuring outdoor art sculptures, a life-size chessboard, and meandering brick walks, PGA Commons is the perfect place to sip, shop, and stroll.
TANGER PALM BEACH 1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach,
MIZNER PARK
33401 • 561-515-4400 • tanger.com/palmbeach
327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, 33432
This tantalizing shopping destination offers a completely different retail therapy experience and is the only outlet center in the
561-362-0606 • miznerpark.com
Mizner Park, where commerce and culture meet, is an open-air, mixed-use mall. Stroll the plaza, tour a fine art exhibit at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, or enjoy a concert at the on-site amphitheater. Shopping, however, is the heartbeat of Mizner Park. Visitors enjoy a high level of luxury retail choices with renowned jewelers, boutiques, nationally known brands like J. McLaughlin, an upscale theater, and 13 sit-down restaurants.
Palm Beaches. Conveniently located just off of Interstate 95, Tanger Palm Beach boasts more than 450,000 square feet of outlet shopping. Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue anchors the mall with its Saks Off 5th, in addition to wellknown labels including Cole Haan, Lacoste, J. Crew, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Nautica, Talbots, Polo Ralph Lauren, and White House/ Black Market. For sports enthusiasts, there’s Greg Norman, Adidas, Under Armour, and Nike.
THE ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, 33480 561-440-5441 • theroyalpoincianaplaza.com
A unique shopping destination perfect for girls’ days out and fun-filled family excursions alike, The Royal Poinciana Plaza offers an eclectic mix of dozens of hand-selected brands including beloved local lines and renowned international labels. This beautiful oasis offers the ideal backdrop for boutique events, philanthropic soirees, and relaxing in its lush central courtyards.
NORA DISTRICT 805 N. Railroad Ave., West Palm Beach, 33401
Opening this year, the NORA District—named for its location on historic North Railroad Avenue and collection of 13 turn-of-the-last-century railway warehouses—is a mixed-use pedestrian-friendly venue with best-inclass retail, dining, offices, open spaces, and The Nora Hotel (opening in 2026). Browse auto-inspired merch at Sunday
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DOWNTOWN LAKE WORTH BEACH Lake Avenue and Lucerne Avenue, Lake Worth Beach, 33460 lakeworthcra.org
The vibrant downtown area of Lake Worth Beach is best described as colorful, artistic, and bohemian. Along its two main streets, Lake and Lucerne Avenues, meander through the eclectic mix of shops, one-ofa-kind boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and unique specialty shops. Lake Worth Beach has become a center for visual arts, experimental music, dance, and theater groups. Downtown’s exuberance is reflected in the many locally owned boutiques, art galleries, and public art forms that dot the streets.
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Just beyond the famous hotel’s grand lobby is a quaint stretch of storefronts including some of the world’s most recognized brands. Browse designer shoes In Match at The Breakers, classic American style at Polo Ralph Lauren and Polo Ralph Lauren Kids, and Guerlain’s luxury fragrances and skin care—all surrounding the picturesque Palm Courtyard.
In this enchanting resort destination with European sophistication, inimitable style, and grace, Worth Avenue is one of the most beautiful shopping venues in the world. Along the avenue, find the world’s top luxury retailers, while on the romantic side alleys, known as “vias,” uncover celebrated independent boutiques that sell designer fashion, accessories, gifts, art, antiques, jewelry, leather goods, and home furnishings—all in a captivating atmosphere rich with charm, architectural character, and historic glamour.
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The pedestrian-friendly avenue is the epicenter of downtown Delray Beach, most notably known for its shopping, dining, entertainment, events, and small-town curb appeal. The charming ambience of the café-style streetscape is set with brick-paved sidewalks lined with oak and palm trees, which makes for a perfect day or evening excursion by foot. Visit stylish fashion and jewelry boutiques, galleries, and dozens of unique shops to find one-of-a-kind treasures.
Downtown West Palm Beach’s Clematis Street is defined by its dynamic blend of specialty shops, spas, art galleries, and homegrown retailers with urban appeal. These businesses are mixed among highenergy dining and nightlife options, from unique gastropubs to acclaimed restaurants. The historic district’s award-winning waterfront is home to a weekly green market, as well as live music and cultural happenings throughout the year.
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On this scenic road, you can browse the selections at Classics Bookshop, peruse local boutiques like Fashionista Palm Beach and Julia Amory for the latest designer wear, and gifts or treat your four-legged friend to a pampering service at the upscale grooming facility Onblonde Pet Spa + Boutique.
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Situated just south of downtown West Palm Beach, this charming district features more than 40 antique shops offering seventeenthto twentieth-century antiques, fine art, period deco, vintage and modern furnishings, and more. All within walking distance, this vast array of quality antique stores, specialty shops, and art galleries is complemented by award-winning restaurants for a quick break during shopping. Antique Row is often regarded as the best and most diverse antiquing districts in the country.
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legacy of the Breakers, Via Flagler is an intimate alfresco plaza of boutiques and restaurants, palm trees, and courtyards below luxury residences. Enjoy the island glamour and old-world charm of this lifestyle destination while browsing art at Contessa Gallery or the latest ready-to-wear and resort collections at SHAN, and dining at the resort-operated Henry’s Palm Beach or Main Street by the Breakers—part café, part gallery offering coffee, fresh-made baked goods, and unique gifts.
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PALM BEACH/MANALAPAN ANGLE Indulgent modern American cuisine. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., eaupalmbeach.com, 561-5404850 $$$ BICE Italian fine dining. 313 Worth Ave., bicepalmbeach.com, 561-835-1600 $$$ BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN Floridian fare featuring Latin, Caribbean, Asian, and American flavors. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., eaupalmbeach.com, 561-533-6000 $$ BUCCAN Small plates with big flavor from Chef Clay Conley change with the seasons in a welcoming space. 350 S. County Road, buccanpalmbeach.com, 561-833-3450 $$$ CAFÉ BOULUD The four-star cousin of Manhattan’s Boulud, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., cafeboulud.com, 561-655-6060 $$$ CAFÉ L’EUROPE Continental-influenced cuisine, an impressive wine list, and exquisite desserts. 331 S. County Road, cafeleurope.com, 561-655-4020 $$$ THE COLONY PALM BEACH Dine on light bites or time-honored classics—indoors or outside—throughout the day at Swifty’s at The Colony Hotel. 155 Hammon Ave., thecolonypalmbeach.com, 561-655-5430 $$$ CUCINA PALM BEACH Classic Italian dishes and an elegant nightclub. 257 Royal Poinciana Way, cucinapalmbeach.com, 561-855-7799 $$$ ECHO Cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, thoughtfully conceived and brilliantly executed, with a full sushi bar. 230A Sunrise Ave., thebreakers.com, 561-802-4222 $$$
FLAGLER STEAKHOUSE Elegant steak house offering hand-selected cuts of USDA Prime American beef in a timeless social club ambiance. 2 S. County Road, thebreakers.com, 561-659-8471 $$$ HMF The Breakers’ glamorous cocktail lounge serving Asianinfluenced cuisine, with a full sushi bar. 1 S. County Road, thebreakers. com, 561-290-0104 $$ IMOTO AT BUCCAN Asian and Japanese small bites and a sushi menu from Chef Clay Conley. 350 S. County Road, imotopalmbeach.com, 561-833-5522 $$ THE COLONY PALM BEACH
MEAT MARKET A glamorous take on the traditional steak house. 191 Bradley Place, meatmarket.net, 561-354-9800 $$$ PALM BEACH GRILL Classic American dishes, prime steaks, and a hand-picked wine list highlighting New World favorites. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, palmbeachgrill.com, 561-8351077 $$$ PB CATCH Raw bar and contemporary seafood, including an innovative “seacuterie.” 251 Sunrise Ave., pbcatch.com, 561-655-5558 $$ POLPO PALM BEACH Palm Beach outpost of the famed Connecticut restaurant renowned for its seafood-focused Southern Italy cuisine. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., eaupalmbeach.com, 561-5404923 $$$
561-290-0104 $$$ SURFSIDE DINER Casual breakfast and lunch eatery serving classic comfort food. 314 S. County Road, surfsidediner.com, 561-659-7495 $$ TA-BOO American comfort food. 221 Worth Ave., taboorestaurant.com, 561-835-3500 $$ THE CIRCLE DINING ROOM Sunday brunch at The Breakers is a remarkable cornucopia of dishes, including a full raw bar and decadent desserts. 1 S. County Road, thebreakers.com, 561-659-8488 $$$ TREVINI RISTORANTE Refined Northern and Southern Italian dishes. 223 Sunset Ave., treviniristorante.com, 561-833-3883 $$$
RENATO’S Upscale Italian and continental fare in a romantic European setting. 87 Via Mizner, renatospalmbeach.com, 561-655-9752 $$$
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SANT AMBROEUS Old World Milanese fine dining presented in a chic, retro atmosphere. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, santambroeus.com, 561-285-7990 $$$
AVOCADO GRILL Artisanal cuisine with a focus on locally sourced ingredients and avocados. 125 Datura St., avocadogrillwpb.com, 561-623-0822 $$
SEAFOOD BAR AT THE BREAKERS Fresh fish and shellfish, with stunning views of the Atlantic. 1 S. County Road, thebreakers.com,
BANKO CANTINA Mexican eatery and tequila bar serving delicious mesquite-grilled skewers and more with a rooftop view of the city. 114 S. PA L M B E AC H R E LO C AT I O N G U I D E .CO M
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restaurant serving traditional recipes. 207 Clematis St., lynoras.com, 561-899-3117 $$$ (more locations online) OKEECHOBEE STEAKHOUSE Florida’s oldest steak house, serving succulent beef prepared with a secret aging process passed down through generations. 2854 Okeechobee Blvd., okeesteakhouse.com, 561-683-5151 $$$ PISTACHE French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., pistachewpb.com, 561-833-5090 $$$ RH ROOFTOP Seasonal cuisine atop Restoration Hardware with sweeping views of the city. 560 Okeechobee Blvd., rh.com, 561-8046826 $$$
Olive Ave., bankocantina.com, 561-355-1399 $$ BELLE & MAXWELL’S Gourmet bistro with garden seating serving lunch, happy hour, dinner, and wine tastings. 3700 S. Dixie Highway, belleandmaxwells.com, 561-832-4449 $$ CAFÉ CENTRO Innovative Italian with live entertainment. 2409 N. Dixie Highway, cafecentrowpb.com, 561-514-4070$$
Conley. 1901 S. Dixie Highway, gratowpb.com, 561-404-1334 $$ HULLABALOO Italian gastropub with creative cuisine and a unique cocktail menu. 517 Clematis St., sub-culture.org/locations/ hullabaloo, 561-833-1033 $$ INDUS INDIAN & HERBAL CUISINE Traditional Indian dishes seasoned with tasty herbs and spices. 1649 Forum Place, indusdine. com, 561-249-0123 $$
CAFÉ SAPORI Classic and modern Italian cuisine. 205 Southern Blvd., cafesaporicorp.com, 561-805-7313 $$ CHOLO SOY COCINO A colorful taqueria featuring Latin-American fusion in the heart of Antique Row. 3715 S. Dixie Highway, cholosoycocina.com, 561-619-7018 $
IL BELLAGIO Outstanding Italian fare like linguine frutti di mare at CityPlace. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., Ste. 124, ilbellagio.com, 561-6596160 $$$ KITCHEN Sophisticated fare from Tiger Woods’ former personal chef. 319 Belvedere Road, Ste. 2, kitchenpb.com, 561-249-2281 $$$
CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL Hearthbaked pizza, dry-aged steaks, fresh pasta, and seafood. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., citycellarwpb. com, 561-366-0071 $$
LA SIRENA Italian cuisine with a focus on the Amalfi Coast. 6316 S. Dixie Highway, lasirenaonline.com, 561-585-3128 $$
ELISABETTA’S RISTORANTE Italian favorites in the tradition of a trattoria. 185 Banyan Blvd., elisabettas.com, 561-342-6699 $$
LEILA RESTAURANT Mediterranean cuisine, belly dancing, and hookah on the patio. 120 S. Dixie Highway, leilawpb.com, 561-659-7373 $$
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RHYTHM CAFÉ Internationally inspired comfort food and an impressive beer and wine inventory. 3800A S. Dixie Highway, rhythmcafe.com, 561-833-3406 $$$ ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Signature tacos, savory guacamole made fresh tableside, and more Mexican standouts. 224 Clematis St., roccostacos.com, 561-650-1001 $$ (more locations online) SUSHI JO American sushi Chef Joseph Clark offers a diverse sake collection for a laid-back, cosmopolitan Japanese dining experience. 6200 S. Dixie Highway, sushijo.com, 561-868-7893 $$ (more locations online) TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE Chef Rick Mace brings his culinary prowess to barbecued meats and fish with twists like gator sausage. 3815 S. Dixie Highway, eattropical.com, 561-323-2573 $$
RIVIERA BEACH/ NORTH PALM BEACH 3800 OCEAN Take a culinary journey at this seafood-centric restaurant in the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort. 3800 N. Ocean Drive, marriott.com, 561-340-1795 $$$ COD & CAPERS SEAFOOD MARKET AND RESTAURANT A daily market and restaurant in one, offering
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fresh fish to bring home and lunch and dinner service. 1201 U.S. Highway 1, codandcapers.com, 561-622-0963 $$$ FRIGATE’S WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL Arrive by land or sea for casual fine dining, hand-crafted drinks, and live music. 400 N. U.S. Highway 1, frigatesnpb.com, 561-855-7497 $$$ ONA COASTAL CUISINE Contemporary coastal cuisine showcasing fresh local ingredients with subtle Mediterranean influences, located inside the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa. 3800 N. Ocean Drive, onacoastalcuisine.com, 561-3401795 $$$ PARIS IN TOWN BAKERY & CAFÉ Pastries, crepes, and more in an authentic setting. 11460 U.S. Highway 1, parisintown.com, 561-626-6017 $
PALM BEACH GARDENS BRIO ITALIAN GRILLE Hearty Italian fare complemented by fine wine and dessert options. 3101 PGA Blvd., brioitalian.com, 561-6220491 $$$ CAFÉ CHARDONNAY Chef-owner Frank Eucalitto augments his menu with LatinAmerican and Italian influences. 4533 PGA Blvd., cafechardonnay.com, 561-627-2662 $$$ THE CAPITAL GRILLE Classic steak house complemented by a remarkably well-trained staff and a stellar wine portfolio. 11365 Legacy Ave., thecapitalgrille.com, 561-630-4994 $$$ (more locations online) CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Raw/vegan food at its best, prepared by Chef Christopher Slawson. 4783 PGA Blvd., christopherskitchenfl.com, 561-318-6191 $$
thecooperrestaurant.com, 561-622-0032 $$ HONEYBELLE Florida favorites with a Southern twist and seasonal flavors by Chef Lindsay Autry. 400 Avenue of the Champions, pgaresort.com, 561-627-7015 $$ J. ALEXANDER’S Modern American cuisine. 4625 PGA Blvd., jalexanders.com, 561-694-2711 $$$ (more locations online) SEASONS 52 Sophisticated grill and wine bar serving seasonally inspired, healthy dishes. 11611 Ellison Wilson Road, seasons52.com, 561-625-5852 $$ SPOTO’S FISH & OYSTER Satisfying seafood dishes, plus unique cocktails made with a specialty infused simple syrup. 4560 PGA Blvd., spotos.com, 561-776-9448 $$$ STAGE KITCHEN & BAR Fresh, local ingredients take center stage for small plates with wide-ranging global culinary influences. 2000 PGA Blvd., Ste. 5502, stagekitchenandbar. com, 561-408-3685 $$$ YARD HOUSE Hearty classical American entrées and plentiful tap options. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Ste. 4106, yardhouse.com, 561-691-6901 $$ (more locations online)
JUPITER/TEQUESTA/ JUNO BEACH 1000 NORTH Casual tavern, alfresco terrace, and private members-only club all tied together by the modern cuisine of Executive Chef Hodney Doliscar. 1000 N. U.S. Highway 1, 1000north.com, 561-570-1000 $$$
COOLINARY & THE PARCHED PIG Fresh, creative cuisine from Chef Tim Lipman. 4650 Donald Ross Road, Ste. 100, thecoolpig.com, 561-249-6760 $$
AQUAGRILLE Seafoodcentric cuisine, creative cocktails, and an impressive wine list. 14121 U.S. Highway 1, aquagrillejuno.com, 561-3550438 $$$
THE COOPER CRAFT KITCHEN & BAR Farm-to-table, innovative takes on classics from pasta to cocktails. 4610 PGA Blvd., Ste. 100,
BUONASERA RISTORANTE Classic and perfectly executed Northern
Italian dishes in an intimate setting. 2145 S. U.S. Highway 1, buonaserajupiter1993.com, 561-744-0543 $$$ CAPTAIN CHARLIE’S REEF GRILL Fresh seafood and Cajun-inspired entrées that pack a punch. 12846 U.S. Highway 1, captaincharliesreefgrillfl.com, 561-624-9924, $$ EVO ITALIAN Southern Italian cuisine from Executive Chef Erik Pettersen. 150 N. U.S. Highway 1, evoitalian.com, 561-745-2444 $$ GUANABANAS Fresh Florida seafood, sandwiches, and wraps with waterfront views. 960 N. Highway A1A, guanabanas.com, 561-7478878 $$ HOG SNAPPERS Argentinean churrasco, Colombian fusion, sushi, and seafood with a Caribbean vibe. 279 N. U.S. Highway 1, hogsnappersshackandsushi.com, 561-401-9309 $$$ LEWIS STEAKHOUSE Prime aged steaks, a renowned wine list, and a high-end steakhouse experience. 6390 W. Indiantown Road, Ste. 59, lewissteakhouse.com, 561-277-9188 $$$ LITTLE MOIR’S FOOD SHACK Fresh, creatively prepared seafood. 103 S. U.S. Highway 1, Ste. D3, littlemoirs.com, 561-741-3626 $$ LITTLE MOIR’S LEFTOVERS CAFÉ A funky atmosphere and fresh, creative seafood dishes not to be missed at Food Shack’s sister restaurant in Abacoa. 451 University Blvd., littlemoirs.com, 561-627-6030 $$
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LOLA’S SEAFOOD EATERY Casual spot for scallops, shrimp, lobster rolls, pasta dishes, and more. 181 S. U.S. Highway. 1, lolasseafood.com, 561-406-5000 $$ (more locations online) PAPICHULO Mexican restaurant with a beachy vibe, serving enchiladas, fajitas, and more made with fresh fruit and vegetables. 1556 U.S. Highway 1, papichulotacos.com, 561-250-7274 $$ LATITUDES Upscale beachfront seafood restaurant at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa. 5 N. Highway A1A, opalcollection.com/jupiter-beach, 561-745-7120 $$$
ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Top-notch pizza and Italian soul food. 1000 S. State Road 7, acfp.com, 561-615-1255 $ (more locations online) KALUZ RESTAURANT Sophisticated American cuisine, including slow-roasted prime rib, freshly ground burgers, and Bar Harbor crab cakes. 2025 Wellington Green Drive, stonewoodgrill.com, 561-784-5500 $$$ STONEWOOD GRILL & TAVERN A casual yet classy tavern with oak-grilled steaks and fresh seafood. 10120 Forest Hill Blvd., stonewoodgrill.com, 561-784-9796 $$
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THE PARISIAN RESTAURANT & WINE BAR French brasserie presenting culinary staples like mussels marinière and duck à l’orange. 201 N. U.S. Highway 1, theparisianrestaurant.com, 561-360-2224 $$
BENNY’S ON THE BEACH This Lake Worth Pier landmark overlooking the Atlantic Ocean serves casual fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a focus on seafood. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., bennysonthebeach.com, 561-582-9001 $ DAVE’S LAST RESORT & RAW BAR Casual, kitschy sports bar serving up fresh seafood and more. 632 Lake Ave., daveslastresort.com, 561-588-5208 $$
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THE STATION HOUSE A raw bar, Maine lobster, seafood, and pasta. 233 W. Lantana Road, thestationhouse.com, 561-801-5000 $$
BOYNTON BEACH AGLIOLIO Scratch-made pasta and pizza and Italian chicken, beef, veal, and vegetarian dishes with a focus on fresh, wild-caught, hormonefree, and locally-sourced ingredients. 2258 N. Congress Ave., agliolio.com, 561-509-6486 $$ (more locations online) BONEFISH GRILL A casual environment with seafood favorites like wood-grilled rainbow trout and signature Bang Bang Shrimp with the right amount of kick. 1880 N. Congress Ave., bonefishgrill.com, 561-732-1310 $$ (more locations online) CORIANDER INDIAN + EURO KITCHEN Clay-oven prepared Indian and European dishes with gluten-free options. 3441 Woolbright Road, corianderflorida.com, 561-739-3952 $$ SUSHI SIMON Freshly caught fish, a mostly raw menu, and a playfully creative flair. 1628 S. Federal Highway, 561-731-1819 $$
DELRAY BEACH 50 OCEAN First-rate seafood and a beautiful brunch. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., 50ocean.com, 561-278-3364 $$$ AVALON BEACH HOUSE Creative small plates, fresh local seafood, char-grilled meats, and handpicked wines. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Ste. 220, avalondelray.com, 561-593-2500 $$$
DOWNTOWN PIZZA No-fuss pizza, pasta, and stromboli. 608 Lake Ave., downtownpizza1.com, 561-586-6448 $$
BOURBON STEAK An outpost of Chef Michael Mina’s Vegas steakhouse, serving American, Kobe, and wagyu beef at The Seagate. 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., bourbonsteakdelray.com, 561-656-8070 $$$
PARADISO RISTORANTE Chef Angelo Romano serves traditional Italian fare along with some delicious surprises. 625 Lucerne Ave., paradisolakeworth.com, 561-547-2500 $$$
BRULÉ BISTRO French-American gastropub serving creative cuisine and cocktails. 200 N.E. Second Ave., brulebistro.com, 561-274-2046 $$
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BURT & MAX’S Local favorite specializing in made-from-scratch plates. 9089 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 100, burtandmaxs.com, 561-638-6380 $$ CAFFE LUNA ROSA Classic Northern Italian, an oceanfront location, and a wine list offering a dazzling array of Super Tuscans. 34 S. Ocean Blvd., caffelunarosa.com, 561-274-9404 $$$ CITY OYSTER & SUSHI BAR Full sushi bar, fresh oysters, and a bakery. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., cityoysterdelray.com, 561-272-0220 $$$ CUT 432 Modern steak house set in a highenergy environment. 432 E. Atlantic Ave., cut432. com, 561-272-9898 $$$ DADA Fresh takes on classic dishes, plus an extended mojito menu. 52 N. Swinton Ave., sub-culture.org/locations/dada, 561-330-3232 $$ EL CAMINO Mexican soul food. 15 N.E. Second Ave., elcaminodelray.com, 561-865-5350 $$ (more locations online) HENRY’S American comfort food. 16850 Jog Road, henrysofbocaraton.com, 561-264-2963 $$ JIMMY’S BISTRO Chef James Mills creates unusual dishes that combine decadent flavors with fresh, exquisite ingredients. 9 S. Swinton Ave., jimmysbistrodelray.com, 561- 865-5774 $$$
LA CIGALE Classic French dishes along with influences from Spain, Italy, and North Africa. 253 S.E. Fifth Ave., lacigaledelray.com, 561-265-0600 $$$ LE COLONIAL Discover the flavors of Vietnam with a French twist at this chic outpost that marries Parisian sultriness with exotic modernity. 601 E. Atlantic Ave., lecolonial.com, 561-566-1800 $$$
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THE OFFICE Gastropub serving comfort food and a variety of local craft beer. 201 E. Atlantic Ave., theofficedelray.com, 561-2783796 $$ PARK TAVERN An eclectic menu of handmade American comfort food prepared with locally sourced ingredients. 32 S.E. Second Ave., parktaverndelray.com, 561-265-5093 $$ RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR Prohibition-style cocktails, sushi, and a Grand Central Station–inspired oyster bar in a New England setting. 5 S.E. Second Ave., racksdelray. com, 561-450-6718 $$$ ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Signature tacos, savory guacamole made fresh tableside, and more Mexican standouts. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., roccostacos.com, 561-808-1101 $$ (more locations online) TRAMONTI RISTORANTE ITALIANO An
outpost of the New York favorite, which has been serving Neapolitan cuisine since 1902. Reservation bookings online only. 119 E. Atlantic Ave., tramontidelray.com, 561-272-1944 $$$
BOCA RATON ABE & LOUIE’S Steak house augmented by New England seafood dishes and a comprehensive wine list. 2200 W. Glades Road, abeandlouies.com, 561-447-0024 $$$ ARTURO’S RISTORANTE Authentic flavors of Italy shine through in every dish and wine glass. 6750 N. Federal Highway, arturosrestaurant.com, 561-997-7373 $$$ CASA D’ANGELO Italian fare made with market-fresh ingredients. 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, casa-d-angelo.com, 561-996-1234 $$$ CHOPS LOBSTER BAR Extensive steak and seafood options, complemented by an equally interesting wine list. 101 Plaza Real S., chopslobsterbar.com, 561-395-2675 $$$ FARMER’S TABLE Showcasing sustainable ingredients. 1901 N. Military Trail, dinefarmerstable.com, 561-417-5836 $$ THE FRENCH GAZEBO French continental dishes and wine pairings. 4199 N. Federal Highway, thefrenchgazebo.com, 561-395-6033 $$ GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN Healthy, farm-fresh seasonal fare. 399 S.E.
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Italian fare and not-to-bemissed desserts. 5751 N. Federal Highway, josephinesofboca. com, 561-988-0668 $$$ KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Asian fusion with a FrenchVietnamese flair. 402 Plaza Real, kapownoodlebar.com, 561-567-8828 $$ (more locations online)
Mizner Blvd., farmhousekitchenboca.com, 561-826-2625 $$ (more locations online)
LA NOUVELLE MAISON Light and delicate cuisine from Chef Gregory Howell and artful desserts from pastry Chef Stephanie Steliga. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, lnmbocaraton.com, 561-338-3003 $$$
INDIAN HARVEST Fresh, authentic Indian cuisine with a contemporary flare and traditional ingredients. 500 Via De Palma, Ste. 79, indianharvestboca.com, 561-465-3246 $$
LA VILLETTA RISTORANTE & LOUNGE Chefs Maria Mirra-Costanza and Angelo Mirra serve Old World cuisine. 4351 N. Federal Highway, lavillettaboca.com, 561-362-8403 $$$
FRIES TO CAVIAR GARDEN BISTRO & BAR Seafood, pasta, schnitzel, caviar, and a whole lot more. 6299 N. Federal Highway, friestocaviar.com, 561-617-5965 $$$
LOCH BAR RAW BAR & ELIXIRS Located in upscale Mizner Park, a classic seafood tavern and whiskey bar featuring one of South Florida’s largest raw bars. 346 Plaza Real, lochbar.com, 561-939-6600 $$$
KAPOW! NOODLE BAR
JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Family-owned and operated, offering casual
LOUIE BOSSI’S RISTORANTE, BAR, AND PIZZERIA A delicious menu that roams from northern Italy to the south and reflects Chef Bossi’s eclectic tastes. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, louiebossi.com, 561-336-6699 $$ MAX’S GRILLE Part steak house, part sports bar. 404 Plaza Real, maxsgrille.com, 561-368-0080 $$$ NEW YORK PRIME Top-of-the-line steak house with flawlessly executed dishes and a private setting. 2350
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Executive Center Drive, newyorkprime.com, 561-998-3881 $$$ SEASPRAY INLET GRILL Outdoor dining area along the Boca Inlet at the Waterstone Resort serving coastal classics and contemporary dishes. 999 E. Camino Real, seasprayboca.com, 561-226-3022 $$ SERENA PASTIFICIO Old-school Italian meets new-school techniques, plus brunch and craft cocktails. 301 Plaza Real, serena-pastifico.com, 561-922-6699 $$ SIX TABLES Multi-course, prix-fixe menu only at this outstanding 24-seat establishment where owner-chefs Tom and Jenny Finn continue the tradition of founding Chef Jonathan Fyhrie. 112 N.E. Second St., sixtablesarestaurant.com, 561-347-6260 $$$
LOUIE BOSSI’S RISTORANTE, BAR, AND PIZZERIA
SUSHI RAY JAPANESE RESTAURANT Enjoy the entertaining hibachi grill after sipping from the collection of sake at the lit-onyx sushi bar. 5250 Town Center Circle, Ste. 111, sushiray.com, 561-394-9506 $$ TAP 42 Craft beer bar and kitchen serving gourmet, health-conscious gastropub fare. 5050 Town Center Circle, tap42.com, 561-235-5819 $$ (more locations online)
This is not a full list of restaurants in Palm Beach County and has been edited to fit space limitations.
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NEWCOMER RESOURCES
IN THIS SECTION
Utilities License and Registration Registering to Vote Recycling Helpful Phone Numbers
GETTING SETTLED KEEP THIS CHEAT SHEET OF BASIC INFO ON HAND TO MAKE YOUR MOVE GO SMOOTHLY
1.
UTILITIES
Call a couple of weeks ahead of time to have utilities connected at your new home the day before or the day of your scheduled move-in. Below is a list of resources for phone, internet, cable, gas, electric, and other utilities.
2.
LICENSE AND REGISTRATION
Moving, be it just across town or to another state, is a detail-oriented process that is further complicated by the fact that some laws and regulations are, more often than not, different in a resident’s new home than one’s old home. This is particularly true when it comes to getting a new driver’s license, vehicle registration, and vehicle titling. To begin the process, visit your local Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles office websites to read up on what you need to do. Here are the main ones for Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast:
Palm Beach County Department of Motor Vehicles dmvflorida.org/dmv-offices/palm-beach
Martin County Department of Motor Vehicles dmvflorida.org/dmv-offices/martin
St. Lucie County Department of Motor Vehicles dmvflorida.org/dmv-offices/st-lucie
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AAA Auto Club - Palm Beach Gardens
561-694-9090
AARP - Florida
866-595-7678
Abuse Hotline
800-962-2873
Alcoholics Anonymous
561-655-5700
Alzheimer’s Association
800-272-3900
American Cancer Society
561-655-3449
American Heart Association
561-697-6600
American Lung Association
561-659-7644
Arthritis Foundation
561-833-1133
Better Business Bureau
561-842-1918
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
800-231-4222
Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County
561-616-1222
Coalition for Independent Living Options
561-966-4288
Emergency
911
Epilepsy Foundation
561-478-6515
Families First of Palm Beach County
561-721-2887
Feeding Palm Beach County Community Caring Center
561-331-5441
Florida Outreach for the Blind
561-642-0005
Handicapped Transportation - Palm Tran
561-649-9838
Health Care District of Palm Beach County
561-642-1000
Health & Human Services
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Hospice of Palm Beach County: Trustbridge Foundation
561-848-5200
Lupus Foundation of America - S.E. Region
561-279-8606
Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches
561-802-6979
Medicaid Fraud
800-447-8477
Medicare
800-633-4227
Mental Health America of the Palm Beaches
561-832-3755
Palm Beach Agency on Aging
561-684-5885
Palm Beach County Division of Human & Veteran Services
561-355-4775
Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services
561-355-4764
Palm Health Foundation
561-833-6333
Palm Beach International Airport
561-471-7400
Palm Tran
561-841-4287
Parkinson’s Foundation
800-473-4636
Poison Control
800-222-1222
Palm Beach County Public Utilities
561-740-4600
Red Cross
561-833-7711
Salvation Army
561-686-3530
Sheriff (non-emergency)
561-688-3000
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
Tri-Rail
800-874-7245
United Ostomy Associations of America
800-826-0826
United Way of Palm Beach County
561-375-6600
Urban League of Palm Beach County
561-833-1461
U.S. Administration on Aging - Eldercare Locator
800-677-1116
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REGISTERING TO VOTE
You must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a legal resident of Florida to register to vote. If you are 16 years old, you may pre-register and receive your card in the mail after your eighteenth birthday. You are not entitled to register to vote if you have been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with regard to voting in this or any other state and you have not had your right to vote restored pursuant to law—or if you have been convicted of any felony by any court of record and you have not had your right to vote restored pursuant to law. If you meet the above requirements, you may register to vote in Palm Beach County by going online at registertovoteflorida.gov. You may also obtain a voter registration application in person or by telephone. Below is a list of locations where you can pick one up:
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Main Office 240 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, 33415 561-656-6200
Northeast County Courthouse Branch Office 3188 PGA Blvd. #2401, Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-656-6200
Southeast PBC Administrative Complex Branch Office 345 S. Congress Ave., #103, Delray Beach, 33445 561-576-1226
Glades Office Building Branch Office 2976 State Road 15, Belle Glade, 33430 561-992-1114
Martin County Supervisor of Elections Main Office 135 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Stuart, 34994 561-656-6200
St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Main Office Orange Blossom Business Center, 4132 Okeechobee Road, Fort Pierce, 34947 772-462-1500
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CABLE, INTERNET, AND PHONE SERVICE AT&T 844-576-1101 • att.com DirecTV 866-396-3868 • directv.com DISH 855-519-2331 • dish.com EarthLink 888-327-8454 • earthlink.net Hughesnet 877-639-5890 • internet.hughesnet.com Viasat After completing the voter registration application, it can be mailed or delivered to the Supervisor of Elections office. A voter identification card will be mailed to you approximately two to three weeks after the application is processed. If you do decide to register by mail, be aware that you must present a current valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, or other government documents that shows your name and address. If you wish to vote by mail, you must submit with your ballot the same documentation stated above. You may be exempt from the above requirements if you meet one of the following criteria:
•Y ou are 65 years of age or older when you register • You have a physical disability • You are a member, spouse, or dependent of an active uniform service or merchant
844-549-0042 • viasat.com Verizon Wireless 833-VERIZON • verizonwireless.com Xfinity 800-934-6489 • xfinity.com
ELECTRIC Florida Power & Light (FPL) 561-697-8000 • fpl.com Florida Public Utilities 800-427-7712 • fpuc.com
marine who will be absent from the county on election day
• You are living outside the United States but are eligible to vote in Florida
NATURAL GAS Florida Public Utilities 800-427-7712 • fpuc.com
GARBAGE AND RECYCLING Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County 561-640-4000 • swa.org
WATER AND SEWER City of West Palm Beach Utilities 561-822-1300 • wpb.org/utilities Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department 561-740-4600 • discover.pbcgov.org/waterutilites
MAIL United States Postal Service 800-275-8777 • usps.com
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ADVERTISER INDEX
K2 Motorcars.................................................................. 7
Baptist Health South Florida........................................ 43
Lake Worth Community Redevelopment Agency........ 73
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary..............................................51
Maltz Jupiter Theatre.................................................. 79
The Club at Ibis.............................................................. 9
Marotta - Illustrated Properties..................... Back Cover
Cummings & Lockwood LLC.........................................15
Minto Communities........................ Inside Front Cover/1
The Gardens Mall........................................................... 3
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital............... Inside Back Cover
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum................................. 73
Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes.............................. 33
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County..................... 69
The Pine School............................................................ 35
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts..........................51
Tampa General Hospital.............................................. 37
VISIT FLORIDA
BallenIsles Country Club................................................ 5
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Access comprehensive
pediatric healthcare in your neighborhood
We offer appointments with board-certified pediatric specialists, diagnostic and imaging services, rehabilitation and walk-in urgent care.
Locations in: • Boynton Beach • Palm Beach Gardens • Palm City • Wellington Walk-in urgent care for minor injuries and illnesses is offered at this location.
Services vary by location. To learn more, please visit
nicklauschildrens.org/PalmBeachCounty
The only children’s health system in South Florida.
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VINCE MAROTTA ONE OF THE TOP REALTORS IN FLORIDA
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