Hey Neighbor!
With so much happening around town, it's easy to get turned around, especially as new buildings keep popping up. But, hereâs a fun tip to help you stay on track: if you know your street names, youâll always know where you areâbecause downtown West Palm Beachâs East-West streets are in alphabetical orderâBanyan, Clematis, Datura, Evernia, Fern, Gardenia, Hibiscus, and Iris. If youâre a local, hopefully you already knew that⌠If you didnât know that, well, now you do. đ¤ˇ
Speaking of street names, have you ever wondered what happened to the "A" street that used to be on the north side of Banyan? Althea Street, which it was called, was renamed to Second Street in the 1920s. So, there is no âAâ street todayâŚ
In This Edition:
đ¨ Jaw-dropping art
âłď¸ Tee time
đ˛ Bike-friendly future?
THINGS TO DO
This Weekâs Checklist: Art, Golf, BBQ & Rare Finds đ¨âłď¸đĽ
Donât forget that the South Florida Fairâwith thrilling rides, interactive exhibits, fair food, and live musicâis happening until February 2nd. If you have never been, it is certainly worth a visit! đĄ
If you have already enjoyed the Fair, then make the most of your weekend with this lineup:
đ¨ Art Palm Beach
đď¸ January 22-26
Explore contemporary masterpieces, like the BIG BIRK, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. A must-see for collectors and art lovers.
âłď¸ Glow Nite at The Park
đď¸ Saturday, January 25
Glow-in-the-dark golf at West Palm Beachâs iconic public course! Tee off under the stars with glowing golf balls on The Parkâs Par 3 course. Itâs a fun twist on a classic game.
đĽ Smoke & Sunshine: Live Fire Cooking Festival
đď¸ Saturday, January 25
Get your BBQ fix at Tropical Smokehouse with renowned pitmasters, live fire stations, music, and mouthwatering foodâall supporting NAMIâs mental health mission.
đď¸ââď¸ Winter Warm-Up Fitness Fest + The Club Palm Beach
đď¸ January 25-26
Kick off your weekend with a fitness fest at CityPlace, then continue your journey at The Club Palm Beach with cold plunges, saunas, massages, yoga, and more.
đ Raptis Rare Books â Young Friends Cocktail Event
đď¸ Tuesday, January 28
Sip cocktails amidst treasures from centuries past at Worth Avenueâs Raptis Rare Books in an event hosted by the Historical Society of Palm Beach.
đ POLL: Do you ride your bike about town?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines đ
This weekâs updates include bike plans, big property news, new openings, and potential traffic reliefâŚ
The City is seeking community feedback to create a more bike-friendly future. Get involved and help shape the plan for better biking infrastructure.
đď¸ Palm Beach Raceway Up for Sale & đ° Mega-Mansion Sets Records
The Palm Beach International Raceway is up for sale, sparking hopes for motorsport fans. Meanwhile, a proposed $285M mega-mansion near Palm Beach sets new pricing records.
Get ready for vintage charm and crafted cocktails at Mary Louâs, a new speakeasy lounge in West Palm Beach (corner of Olive and Southern). Live music could be wild with The Chainsmokers as the creative entertainment directors.
South Ocean Blvd. in Palm Beach is reopening, offering some traffic relief when President Trump is awayâthough don't expect full relief with projected frequent visits from the President.
đ§ TRIVIA: In March 2023, who hit the ceremonial tee shot at The Park, the beautiful public golf course in WPB?
PBNâs Featured Restaurant
The Blue Door
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đ¤ Thank you for joining us in this edition! Stay warm out there.
đ The results are in: The majority of you like live music, but don't plan your day or night around it. It just happens to be a happy surprise when you get to your destination.
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