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Edition #5.2025
🌴 This week (Jan. 29 - Feb. 4) in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach
Hey Neighbor!
Can you believe it’s already the end of January?! 🤯 If you haven’t thought about Valentine’s Day ❤️ plans yet, now’s the time. With it falling on a Friday, reservations will go fast. Lucky for you, we’ve got a list of the 10 newest hot spots in town to check out—if you can still snag a table! 🍽️
Speaking of holidays, today also kicks off Lunar New Year 🎊, and we’re celebrating the Year of the Snake 🐍 —representing wisdom, mystery, and transformation. This holiday has deep roots in Chinese culture, and there are plenty of ways to join the festivities right here in our community. More on this below…👇️
In This Edition:
🐍 Year of the Snake
🗓️ Black History Month Kickoff
😋 Coming down the pike...
THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: Black History Month, Tacos, Snakes & Manatees 🗓️ 🌮 🐍
This week, we’ve got a mix of cultural celebrations, food, and unique experiences. Check out what’s happening 👇️ and don’t forget that the South Florida Fair ends February 2nd!
 | 🍜 Lunar New Year Celebrations |
 | 🎨 Black History Month Events |
 | 🌮 Tacos & Hip Hop at Zipitios |
 | 🌊 ManateeFest 2025 |
💭 POLL: Will you celebrate Valentine's Day this year?(give your pick a click) |
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞️
Here’s your roundup of this week’s biggest local news, from new restaurant openings “coming down the pike” to other developing news. Let’s dive in!
 | Get ready to eat your way through the town—19 new restaurants are on the way! Plus, keep your eye on the historic Sunset Lounge, expected to make its grand return this summer. 👏 |
 | Big news for commuters: there’s talk of expanding I-95 in West Palm Beach. While it might ease congestion, be prepared for some construction headaches. Meanwhile, Palm Beach drivers are already dealing with traffic issues. |
 | Florida’s business-friendly environment is getting some serious recognition. With no state income tax and a growing startup ecosystem, Florida continues to be the “it” place for entrepreneurs. |
 | The Colony Hotel’s owners have just snagged a new property in East Hampton. This could be the beginning of bringing a little bit of Palm Beach hospitality to the Northeast. |
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PBN’s Featured Restaurant
The Blind Monk
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🤗 Thank you for joining us in this edition! Enjoy the lovely weather this weekend!
📈 The results are in: The majority of you only ride your bikes occasionally, as opposed to as your main method of transportation or exercise. Who doesn’t enjoy a leisurely ride along the Lake Trail!? 🚲️
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