Hey Neighbor!
Did you notice the sales tax drop? As of January 1st, Palm Beach Countyâs sales tax rate shifted from 7% to 6.5%.
Also, cooler weather is settling in, and with it comes prime manatee-watching season as the manatees seek warmer waters at Manatee Lagoon. Pro tip: check the cameras before you go to make sure the manatees are out and about! âď¸
Now, letâs dive inâŚ
In This Edition:
đ Wellness Check
𼊠Free Steak
đď¸ Super Cars on the Waterfront
THINGS TO DO
â¨This Weekâs Checklist: Wellness, Culture & Community đđđŞ
Whatâs happening this week?! đ
đŞ Wellness, Community & Fresh Starts
đď¸ Ongoing
Kick off your wellness goals with community workouts, run clubs & new fitness experiences around town. Plus, celebrate The Cold Collectiveâs one-year anniversary with workouts, recovery & padel at XCEL Padel on January 10th.
đ Some Like It Hot at the Kravis Center
đď¸ Through January 11
The Tony Awardâwinning Broadway musical brings high-kicking choreography, big laughs, and nonstop energy to the Kravis Center stage. đ Ticket required.
đ¨ CreativeMornings at Mounts Botanical Garden
đď¸ Friday, January 9
Start your morning with inspiration at this FREE CreativeMornings talk featuring live performance artist Justin Sigel, set among the gardens.
đšď¸ FlamingoCon Board Game Festival
đď¸ Saturday, January 10
Spend the day gaming at South Floridaâs board game festival, featuring tabletop games, social deduction play, and a game flea market at the Hilton West Palm Beach PBI.
đď¸ SuperCar Week Waterfront Finale
đď¸ Sunday, January 11
The grand finale of SuperCar Week takes over the downtown waterfront with a FREE showcase of classic cars, exotics, luxury vehicles, and supercars from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines đ
What everyoneâs bookmarking this week? đ January plans, wellness motivation & a birthday freebieâŚ
đ Big Events in Palm Beach & WPB â January 2026
Art fairs, concerts, wellness pop-ups, car shows, fairs & family favorites fill the calendar during peak season. From SuperCar Week to the South Florida Fair, January is stacked. đ See whatâs happening this month â
đŞ Health, Fitness & Wellness in 2026: How to Stick With It
From run clubs and outdoor yoga to cold plunges, Pilates, padel & boutique gyms, Palm Beach & WPB has endless ways to stay motivated past Quitterâs Day. Find your fitness groove â
𼊠Free Steak on Your Birthday at Okeechobee Steakhouse
Yes, really. Join the VIP list, dine on your actual birthday, order an entrĂŠe â and your 8oz Palm Beach Sirloin is free at Floridaâs oldest steakhouse. Learn more â
đ§ TRIVIA: In what Florida city is oldest continuously operating steakhouse?
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đ¤ Thanks for another great week in paradise!
đ The results are in: Most of you were asleep before midnight on NYE! Sounds like you started the year with a solid night of sleep! đ¤
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