Hey Neighbor!
Hereâs the scoop: National Ice Cream Day is this Sunday, July 20th â and yes, thatâs a real holiday (blessed be). đŚđ Whether youâre a cone purist or a toppings maximalist, Palm Beach and WPB have plenty of sweet spots to celebrate. For instance:
đ¨ Piccolo Gelato (Worth Ave) â Elegant scoops that feel like vacation in a cup.â¨
đŚ Sloanâs (Clematis & CityPlace) â Over-the-top, candy-studded creations in a pink wonderland.â¨
đ§ 16 Handles (Dixie Hwy) â Frozen yogurt with a build-your-own-bar vibe.â¨
đŚ Carvel (SoSo - Dixie Hwy) â A classic. Soft serve, sprinkles, and nostalgia in every bite.
So this Sunday, treat yourself. Now, onto the week aheadâŚđ
In This Edition:
đˇ Jazzy
đż Wild Foods
â Bye-Bye Free Parking
THINGS TO DO
â¨This Weekâs Checklist: Jazz, Mangos & British Rock Magic đˇđĽđ¸
Summer rolls on with more fun in the sun this weekâŚ
đˇ Soul in the City: Allyson Briggs Band
đď¸ Wednesday, July 16
â¨Donât miss âThe Glamour Girl of Jazzâ from 7:00 to 9:00 pm as Allyson Briggs brings her vintage vibes and multilingual vocals to the Lake Pavilion in downtown WPB. đď¸ Tickets required.
đ¤ Darci Lynne & Friends: Up Close and Personal
đď¸ Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20
Americaâs Got Talent fan favorite brings puppets, powerhouse vocals, and laughs to the Kravis Center for three family-friendly shows of magic and music. đď¸ Limited tickets available.
đĽ Mango Fest at Palm Beach Meatsâ¨
đď¸ Saturday, July 19
Celebrate peak mango season from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm with a tropical feast! Locally grown mangos meet Michelin-level dishes, drinks, and desserts in this deliciously curated pop-up.
đż Everglades Ethnobotany Boardwalk Tourâ¨
đď¸ Sunday, July 20
â¨Take a stroll through Grassy Waters from 9:30 to 10:30 am to discover wild Florida plants once used for food & medicine. Itâs part science, part history, and 100% local flavor. đď¸ Free with RSVP (561-804-4985).
đ¸ Sunday on the Waterfront: British Rock Invasion
đď¸ Sunday, July 20
â¨Foreigner vs. Bad Company (but make it a tribute show). Two legendary bands, one epic evening of high-energy rock hits and ballads that defined a generation. Free from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in downtown WPB.
đ POLL: For your ideal night out, would you prefer:
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines đ
â¨Say goodbye to free parking, hello to higher property billsâand meet the brownie that started it allâŚ
đŤđ żď¸ Palm Beach Ends Free Parking in the North Endâ¨
Paradise just got pricier for drivers. Nearly all free parking spots near the north bridge in Palm Beach are going metered ($5/hr or $7/hr near the beach). Residents with a permit still get 2 hours free. Time to download the ParkMobile app⌠Hereâs what to know â
TRUE Insurance is proposing a 31% rate hike on property insurance and property taxes are creeping up with rising values. Homeownership in Palm Beach and WPB? Still dreamyâbut definitely not cheap. Full breakdown â
â¨Born in a Palm Beach deli and made famous by cookbook queen Maida Heatter, these dense, fudgy brownies are crowned with a crackly crustâand sometimes a minty surprise inside. Worth the hype. Meet the Palm Beach Brownie â
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Elisabettaâs Ristorante
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