Edition #29.2025

🌴 This week (July 30 - Aug. 5) in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach

July 31, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

Hey Neighbor!

As you scout summer restaurant deals, there’s one to add to your list — and one to take off:

  • ✅ West Palm’s retro-chic sensation Mary Lou’s just landed on USA Today’s 2025 Bars of the Year list — making it one of the top 29 bars in America. With velvet booths, celebrity sightings, and cocktails that double as art, it’s officially a must-visit.

  • ❌ Meanwhile, Konro, Palm Beach County’s first Michelin-starred restaurant, has been removed from the guide following its sudden closure and the chef’s arrest — a dramatic fall for what was once the region’s culinary crown jewel.

Now, let’s dive into the week…

In This Edition:

  • 🤑 Tax Free

  • 🎉 Grand Opening

  • 🪸 Sargassum

THINGS TO DO


This Week’s Checklist: Golf, Hollywood & a Grand Opening ⛳️💎🎉

Things to do that will brighten up your week…

🎉 Styx Promenade Grand Opening
🗓️ Friday, August 1

Celebrate the revitalization of WPB’s Historic Northwest District with restored homes and six minority-owned businesses. Ribbon cutting starts at 6:30 pm at Styx Promenade, 634 7th Street, WPB.

😂 Anthony Rodia Comedy Show
🗓️ Friday & Saturday, August 1-2

Laugh out loud at the Kravis Center with viral comedian Anthony Rodia, known for his energetic, theatrical style and hilarious characters like “Uncle Vinny.” 🎟️ Tickets required.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga with Natalie
🗓️ Saturday, August 2

All-level Vinyasa flow with Natalie Addison on The Lawn at CityPlace at 10:00 am. $10 suggested donation, no registration needed. Bring mat, towel, water.

Enjoy the glam of Hollywood and jewelry with Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), starring Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell. Head to the Norton Museum, show starts at 2:00 pm. 🎟️ Museum admission required.

⛳️ National Golf Month
🗓️ All Month Long

August is National Golf Month — the perfect time to get out on the course or play mini-golf with the family. Find your perfect place to play in town!

💭 POLL: Will you play any kind of golf this month (during National Golf Month)?

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NEWS

Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞️ 

Tax breaks, Tri-Rail troubles & sargassum season sweeps in…

🛍️ Florida’s Back to School Sales Tax Holiday Is On

Shop tax-free in August! Save on school supplies, clothes, tech, and more—here’s what qualifies and what doesn’t. Learn more →

🚨 Tri-Rail’s Budget Is Off the Rails

Tri-Rail may run out of funds by 2027 after state cuts. Service, upgrades at risk unless counties step in to cover the gap. Read more →

🪸 Sargassum Blankets Palm Beach Beaches

Sargassum seaweed is piling up on Palm Beach beaches. What it means for wildlife, tourism—and when it might finally clear. Learn more →

🧠 TRIVIA: According to USA Today’s 2025 Bars of the Year list, how many of the top 29 bars in America are located in the State of Florida?

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PBN’s Featured Restaurant

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🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!

📈 The results are in: We are evenly split on whether we like reality TV, with most saying “it depends.” Looking forward to hearing the feedback in December on the new reality show featuring Palm Beach County!

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