Edition #22.2025

🌴 This week (May 28 - June 3) in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach

May 28, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Hey Neighbor!

We’re just days away from June 1st, which marks the official start of hurricane season here in South Florida. It’s a great time to get prepped and make sure your storm game plan is ready to go. 🌀 

And on a sunnier note… it’s also National Flip Flop Day. 🩴 To celebrate, head to Tropical Smoothie Café today, Wednesday, May 28th in your favorite pair of flip flops and get a free 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset Smoothie! 🌅 

Now, let’s dive in…👇

In This Edition:

  • 🌀 Above Average

  • 🐓 Cockadoodledoo

  • ☀️ Top 5 Vibes

THINGS TO DO


This Week’s Checklist: Showtime, Laughs & Flip Flop Freebies! 🌈🎤🩴

Rainy season is here! ⛈️ But, that won’t slow us down with this week’s line-up…

🎭 Dangerous Instruments – World Premiere 
🗓️ Through Sunday, June 1

This gripping new play by Gina Montet explores a mother’s fight to save her son from a failing system. Playing at Palm Beach Dramaworks. 🎟️ $72–$107

🩴 Flip Flops = Free Smoothie
🗓️ Wednesday, May 28

Rock your flip flops at Tropical Smoothie Café and get a free 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset™ Smoothie to celebrate National Flip Flop Day!

😂 Comedy Riff Roulette @ Bodega WPB
🗓️ Thursday, May 30

You bring the topics, comedians bring the laughs! Improv stand-up fueled by your wild suggestions.
🎟️ $20 online, $25 door | Doors 7:30, Show 8:30

Celebrate the legacy of this historic LGBTQ+ bar at a free community reception and exhibition at the PBC History Museum. Attend the opening reception on June 4 — RSVP by May 28.

Mark your calendars! Free admission all day to explore the historic Whitehall mansion and museum in honor of Jean Flagler Matthews. A once-a-year treat!

💭 POLL: Do you prepare in advance for a hurricane or tropical storm?

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NEWS

Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞️ 

Local news incoming!

According to SIXT’s Commuting Index, West Palm Beach ranks in the top 5 U.S. cities for scenic commutes — think palm tree-lined roads, coastal views, and a breezy 23-minute average drive. Learn which cities rounded out the top 5.

NOAA predicts a busy 2025 hurricane season, which kicked off June 1st: up to 19 named storms, 10 hurricanes, and 5 major ones. Don’t panic — just prep. Know your zone, stock up for 72 hours, and make a plan with your family. Learn more.

💥 Other Quick Hits to Note:

  • 💼 Local standouts like FPL earned top honors at the 2025 Palm Beaches Business Awards. See the winners →

  • 💑 Superstars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted on a date night at Harry’s Bar and Restaurant on May 23rd.

  • 🏆 The Breakers Palm Beach landed at No. 63 on the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® — their third year on the list.

  • 🌱 Planta closed its CityPlace location on May 20th due to bankruptcy. No word yet on what’s taking its place.

  • ✈️ Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) ranked fastest for TSA clearance in the U.S. — average wait? Just 8 minutes.

🧠 TRIVIA: When does hurricane season end?

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🤗 Thanks for joining us for another week in paradise!

📈 The results are in: Surprisingly, most of you did not cookout this Memorial Day. Nevertheless, hope you had a wonderful day and took a moment to remember those who served and sacrificed for our country.

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