Hey Neighbor!
Presidents' Day đşđ¸ is this upcoming Monday (2/17). In light of this federal holiday in which we celebrate the iconic leaders who shaped our nation, like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, we thought we would test your knowledge of Palm Beachâs long history with U.S. presidents. See if you can guess the right answer below and prove youâre the top commander in chief of trivia! đ§
Now, letâs dive in on this weekâs things to do and local news that you will want to knowâŚđ
In This Edition:
đł Get outside
â MICHELIN stars
đŞ Openings & closings
THINGS TO DO
This Weekâs Checklist: Valentineâs Day & Beyond! đ
Looking for plans this Valentineâs Day? Weâve got you covered with 9 ideas, plus a weekend full of exciting events! đ
đ Peter Pan at the Kravis Center
đď¸ February 12-16
Fly into adventure with this fresh take on Peter Pan. A magical, family-friendly show at the Kravis Center!
đ¨ The Palm Beach Show
đď¸ February 13-18
Get ready for luxury at the 22nd Annual Palm Beach Show! Held at the Palm Beach County Convention Center, this event features incredible art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles.
đ West Palm Beach Balloon Festival
đď¸ February 14-15
Take a hot air balloon ride, enjoy the Balloon Glow & Laser Show, and more at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
đł Palm Beach County Natural Areas Festival
đď¸ Saturday, February 15
Get outside and explore nature at the Natural Areas Festival at Winding Waters Natural Area. From guided hikes to wildlife encounters, thereâs something for everyone at this free community event.
đˇ 50th Annual Saint Catherine Greek Festival
đď¸ February 14-16
Opa! The Greek Food & Wine Fest is back, celebrating all things Greek with delicious dishes, live music, and lively folk dance performances. đŹđˇ
đ POLL: Are you a "foodie" (i.e., someone who has a strong interest in food, and enjoys cooking, eating, and learning about food)?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines đ
Hereâs your roundup of this weekâs biggest local newsâŚ
The MICHELIN Guide is expanding to Palm Beach in 2025âget ready for global recognition of our top-tier dining scene! We may even uncover some unknown gemsâŚ
Vanderbiltâs new 7-acre campus in West Palm Beach will focus on tech and business, bringing $7 billion in local economic impact over 25 years. Big things ahead!
While home equity is soaring, affordable housing is slipping away. With 100,000+ owner units and 38,000 rentals needed, action is urgent.
Tar balls are back on Palm Beach shoresâmessy, but harmless. Clean up with baby oil and enjoy the beach!
đŞ Openings & Closings Around TownâŚ
đ˘ The Palm Beach Zoo opens a new tiger habitat. đŻ
đ˘ High-end office building One Flagler - along with Greek restaurant Estiatorio Milos - opens in WPB.
đ´ After almost 100 years, Saks Fifth Avenue in Palm Beach will close its doors, but will still offer personalized shopping services.
đ§ TRIVIA: Which U.S. President had a bunker built on Peanut Island (near Palm Beach) during his term?
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đ¤ Thank you for joining us in this edition! Enjoy a fun-packed weekend!
đ The results are in: Most of you watched the Super Bowl, but were indifferent to who won. I guess you are all Miami Dolphins fans! đŹ
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