Hey Neighbor!
West Palm Beach just got a shoutout from Sports Illustrated — and not for beaches, brunch, or “Wall Street South,” but for fishing. 🎣
SI says WPB felt way more remote than expected, with quiet waters on Lake Worth Lagoon and a low-key day on the water that showed a totally different side of town. So we’ve gotta ask: fishermen and women of Palm Beach… do you agree? 👀
Now, let’s dive in…
In This Edition:
💰 Wealth HQ
🏛️ New Clubs
🪰 Buzzin’ Art
THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: Pirates, Live Jazz & Design Days 🏴☠️🎷🛋️
A few great picks to keep your week moving… 👇️
🏴☠ South Florida Fair: “Party With the Pirates”
🗓️ All Week
Rides, concerts, food, pirate-themed shows, and classic fair fun return to the South Florida Fairgrounds—one of winter’s biggest and longest-running local traditions.
🍦🍕 NORA District Midweek Deals
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21 & 28
Treat yourself with Van Leeuwen’s Winter Wednesdays! Buy 2 pints, get 1 free! Plus, buy 1 GOOD scoop and up to 2 kids eat free.
Also, check out Juliana’s on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 9:00 pm for half-priced wine and pizza.
🎶 Soul in the City Jazz Experience: Copeland Davis
🗓️ Wednesday, January 21
Starting at 7:00 pm, head to the newly reopened Sunset Lounge for a soulful night of jazz piano with Copeland Davis, plus guest vocalist Avery Sommers. 🎟 Ticket required.
🧺 WPB GreenMarket & DIY Tallow Balm Pop-Up Workshop
🗓️ Saturday, January 24
Do your usual GreenMarket stroll and add a fun, hands-on moment: The Kinly Company is hosting a Valentine-themed pop-up at 10:00 am, where guests will learn how to make a 1 oz. tallow balm while getting tips on natural skincare. 🎟 Ticket required.
🏛️ Palm Beach Design Days
🗓️ Tuesday, January 27 through Friday, January 30
Four days of panels, pop-ups, open houses, and design events across Palm Beach and West Palm Beach—featuring top names in interiors, antiques, textiles, and craftsmanship. 🎟 Ticket required.
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
Private clubs, big HQ moves & buzzin’ art…
🏛️ New Private Clubs Coming to Palm Beach & WPB
Palm Beach’s historic Paramount Theatre just got Town Council approval for a revamped plan featuring a 175-member private club, public café, retail, and a preserved event space. Across the bridge, Related Ross is also eyeing a new multi-story members club with restaurants, retail, and rooftop amenities on the WPB Intracoastal. Learn more →
🏦 Wells Fargo Moves Wealth HQ to West Palm Beach
Wells Fargo is relocating its Wealth & Investment Management headquarters to Downtown WPB at One Flagler — a major “Wall Street South” signal. Read the full story →
🪰 Art Palm Beach Is Letting One Million Houseflies Make Art
Yes, really — Art Palm Beach (Jan 28–Feb 1) is debuting a live installation, where flies create shimmering, pointillist-style artworks. Plus, major galleries, international debuts, and collector-worthy shows. Learn more →
🧠 TRIVIA: What was WPB's first business?
PBN’s Featured Restaurant
Kyma
🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
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