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Edition #1.2025
🌴 This week (Jan. 1 - Jan. 7) in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach
Happy New Year, Neighbor!
And welcome to the inaugural edition of our Palm Beach Now newsletter! If you are reading this, then you are ahead of the curve for what will hopefully be the best source of “things to do” and news you actually want to hear for our neighbors (and visitors) of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. We are looking forward to sharing and celebrating all the reasons why we love to live, work, and play here in the “561.”
The flow of this newsletter will go as follows:
Things To Do - A few of the top things to do in the following days.
News - A few quick and dirty local headlines to keep you in the know.
Other Fun Stuff - Other entertaining tidbits from trivia, games, and more.
Our goal is to be the best local newsletter we can be. So, if you have any ideas or recommendations, don’t hesitate to shoot us a note at [email protected]. Now, let’s get to it! 👇
THINGS TO DO
Weekend Checklist: 2025 Here We Come! 🥳
The holiday buzz is fading, but there's still time to savor the season before diving into the rhythm of the new year. From dazzling lights to exciting events, this upcoming weekend is your chance to kick off 2025 in style.
 | ✨ Last Chance for Zoo Lights |
 | 🎹 Art After Dark at the Norton |
 | 🗓️ Plan Your January Adventures!January is packed with exciting events like the South Florida Fair, Art Palm Beach, the Dino World Record Attempt, car enthusiast events, and more. For the full preview of what’s coming up, check out our write-up and grab any required tickets early. |
💭 POLL (give your pick a click):What were you doing when the ball dropped at midnight? 🪩 |
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞️
Did you know that it is a local tradition to gather at the Worth Avenue Clock Tower at sunrise on New Year’s Day for a community photo? The gathering is intended to continue the spirit of celebration associated with the former pier that used to be in its place many decades ago. Check out the sunrise pic 📸 from this morning…
 | SunFest makes a surprise announcement in that the iconic West Palm Beach music and arts festival will not take place during the usual May dates. Learn what SunFest will do next. 🤔 |
 | 🏠️ Learn about the latest property purchase by casino billionaire Steve Wynn in West Palm Beach, demonstrating a continuing boom in the city. |
🧠 TRIVIA (tap your answer):Which historic hotel in Palm Beach was founded by Henry Morrison Flagler in 1896? |
Let us know how we did!Tap your feedback, so we can continue to evolve and be better for you. |
🥳 Thank you for reading our first of many Palm Beach Now newsletters! Looking forward to sharing and making the most of our community with you!
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