Hey Neighbor!
South Florida is now said to have a higher cost of living than metro New York. Has West Palm Beach become a luxury market, or is it still a relative bargain? Tell us what you think in this weekâs poll.
Now, letâs dive inâŚ
In This Edition:
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đŞ New Openings
đ Next-Gen Tech
THINGS TO DO
This Week's Checklist: Jazz, Dance, 80s Night & Spider-Man đˇđđˇď¸
Fun week ahead⌠đ
đˇ Jazz in Unexpected Places
đď¸ Starting Wednesday, August 5
The Kravis Center's new free exhibit explores how jazz shaped Palm Beach County during the Civil Rights era through photography, music, and local stories.
đ Banyan Dance Festival Community Night
đď¸ Wednesday, August 5
Head to CityPlace for a free evening of yoga, hip-hop, African dance, live DJs, and line dancing. All skill levels are welcome. Event starts at 6:30 pm.
đ§ Banyan Dance Festival x NORA Silent Disco
đď¸ Thursday, August 6
Dance under the stars with wireless headphones, multiple live DJs, a complimentary drink, valet, and 15% off participating NORA restaurants. Starts at 8 pm. Tickets required.
đ¸ 80s Night at Mr. B's Tavern
đď¸ Friday, August 7
Break out the neon for an '80s dance party with DJ G Carter from 7â10 pm. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed and Best Dressed Couple.
đˇď¸ Spider-Man: Brand New Day at Glazer Hall
đď¸ Friday, August 7 through Sunday, August 9
Catch the newest Spider-Man film on the big screen with multiple showtimes throughout the weekend.
đ POLL: Is West Palm Beach a luxury market or a relative bargain?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines đ
New openings, new residents, and next-gen techâŚ
đď¸ Whatâs New & Coming Soon Around WPB
From Niwa and Parma to Birkenstock and Kimchi Mart, West Palm Beachâs restaurant and retail scene keeps expanding fast. See the full list â
đď¸ WPB Is Attracting a New Kind of Resident
Finance executives, entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and luxury buyers are reshaping the city as Palm Beach County ranks among Floridaâs top destinations for new residents. Read more â
âď¸ Palm Beach Bets Big on Quantum Tech
With D-Wave, FAU, Palm Beach State College, and the Quantum Beach conference, the county is building the talent and infrastructure needed to compete in one of technologyâs fastest-growing fields. Explore more â
PBNâs Featured Event
Asian Glow Food Festival - September 25-27, 2026
đ¤ Thanks for another great week in paradise!
đ The results are in: We are a 50/50 split on golfers v. non-golfers. Enjoy National Golf Month!
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