West Palm Beach Advances Downtown Growth Plan, Rejects 25-Story Waterfront Towers
West Palm Beach advances its Downtown Master Plan, allowing more development while rejecting proposed 25-story waterfront towers.
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Taste of West Palm Beach Draws 800 Guests, Raises $300,000 for Food Bank
Taste of West Palm Beach drew 800 guests and 30 restaurants to CityPlace, generating $300,000 in support for the Palm Beach County Food Bank.
Palm Tree Music Festival Announces 2027 Lineup With The Chainsmokers, Zedd & FISHER
Palm Tree Music Festival returns to West Palm Beach February 6–7, 2027, with The Chainsmokers, Zedd, FISHER and more.
New Renderings Reveal Plans for Downtown West Palm Beach Publix
New renderings reveal plans for a two-story Publix in downtown West Palm Beach, featuring a liquor store, dining area and outdoor plaza.
Palm Beach’s Midtown Beach Could Close for 18 Months Starting in December
Palm Beach’s Midtown Beach could close for 18 months starting December 2026 as the town replaces its aging seawall near Worth Avenue.
The Nora Hotel Opens October 19 in West Palm Beach With Pastis, Rooftop Dining and Luxury Spa
The Nora Hotel opens October 19 in West Palm Beach’s NORA District with 201 rooms, Pastis, Jack’s Bar, rooftop dining and a Sisley Spa.
Steinway & Sons Opens New Piano Showroom in West Palm Beach
Steinway & Sons opens a 4,700-square-foot piano showroom in West Palm Beach, featuring grand pianos and a 60-seat recital hall.
Luxury Home Sales Surge 44% in West Palm Beach Area as Wall Street South Grows
Luxury home sales in the West Palm Beach metro surged 43.9% in summer 2026, with median luxury prices reaching $4.52 million.
Flying Cars in West Palm Beach? CityPlace Moves Forward With Air Taxi Proposal
CityPlace is exploring an electric air taxi landing pad atop its Hibiscus Garage in downtown West Palm Beach. Here’s what’s proposed.
Southern and Okeechobee Boulevards Among Traffic Hotspots in Palm Beach County Study
Southern and Okeechobee boulevards are among Palm Beach County’s traffic hotspots identified in a new transportation study.
Porsche-Branded Luxury Car Storage Facility Coming to West Palm Beach
Porsche Design Concours is planned for West Palm Beach in 2028, with 22 luxury car condos starting at $2.5 million.
Starbucks & Camelot Close in West Palm Beach, as True Food Kitchen Files for Bankruptcy
Starbucks and Camelot close in downtown West Palm Beach, while True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy but remains open at CityPlace.
Palm Beach County Approves $300 Million Hotel in Downtown West Palm Beach
Palm Beach County approves a $300M Related Ross hotel near the West Palm Beach Convention Center, adding 400 rooms and rooftop dining.
Port of Palm Beach Plans $43 Million Cruise Terminal Expansion
Port of Palm Beach plans a $43 million cruise terminal upgrade in Riviera Beach, including a parking garage and facilities for larger ships.
Palm Beach Dramaworks Opens New Season With World Premiere of ALBA
Palm Beach Dramaworks opens its 2026–27 season with ALBA, a funny, dramatic world premiere running October 9–25 in West Palm Beach.
Stephen Ross Is Investing Millions in Education Across Palm Beach County
Stephen Ross backs Pine Crest, Vanderbilt, Wingrove Academy and Palm Beach State College as education expands across Palm Beach County.
Tideline Palm Beach Resort Sells for $150 Million
Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort & Spa has sold for $150 million to Fort Partners, owner of the neighboring Four Seasons resort.
Palm Beach County Tourism Hits a New Record with More Than 6 Million Visitors
Palm Beach County welcomed a record 6.09 million visitors in the first half of 2026, up 6.4%, as hotel revenue also climbed.
6 Palm Beach Hotels Now Have Michelin Keys
Six Palm Beach hotels now hold Michelin Keys, including The Vineta, The Breakers, Four Seasons, The Colony, Palm House and White Elephant.
A New Era of Women’s Golf Debuts in Palm Beach County on November 8
WTGL brings 25 LPGA stars, five teams and fast-paced team golf to SoFi Center in Palm Beach County beginning November 8, 2026.
Sibs ‘n Nibbs Brings Organic Einkorn Baked Goods to West Palm Beach
Discover Sibs ‘n Nibbs, a new family-owned West Palm Beach bakery making organic sourdough, cookies and treats with einkorn flour.
Smalls Sliders Is Coming to West Palm Beach
Smalls Sliders is opening at 8821 Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach In November 2026, its first of five planned Palm Beach County locations.
Stephen Starr Plans New Steakhouse on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
Stephen Starr plans a new steakhouse at 151 Worth Ave. in Palm Beach, with a potential opening as early as December 2027.
West Palm Beach GreenMarket Returns October 3
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket returns October 3, 2026 for its 32nd season with five new vendors, global flavors, and weekly waterfront events.
