Hey Neighbor!
As a reminder, we have a holiday weekend ahead! Monday, January 19 marks MLK Day, a time to reflect and give back. For Miami sports fans, Monday also marks the date of the CFB National Championship, which could potentially be the first time a team could win it all on home turf. Also, fun fact, Monday is the anniversary of the only snowfall on record in Palm Beach, when snow touched ground in 1977.
Now, let’s dive in…
In This Edition:
🤫 Quiet Shift
🏴☠ Ahoy, Matey!
🥬 Grab the Loot
THINGS TO DO
This Week’s Checklist: Waterfront Music, Vintage Finds & the Fair 🎶🛍️🏴☠️
A few standout picks for the week ahead! 👇️
🏈🎶 Clematis by Night: Championship Kick-Off Celebration
🗓️ Thursday, January 15
A free, football-themed Clematis by Night, featuring party band Mischief, a special performance by Palm Beach Lakes Community High School Band, sports activities, roaming mascots & free hot dogs for the first 100 guests.
😂 Kevin James: Eat the Frog at the Kravis Center
🗓️ Thursday, January 15
Kevin James brings his stand-up tour to the Kravis Center at 8:00 pm, for a one-night-only performance. 🎟 Ticket required.
🥁 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands: Palm Beaches Edition
🗓️ Thursday, January 15 through Sunday, January 18
A major MLK Weekend celebration in Boca Raton, featuring top HBCU marching bands, plus free community events leading up to the main stadium showdown. 🎟 Ticket required for the Saturday main event.
🏴☠️ South Florida Fair: “Party With the Pirates”
🗓️ Starting Friday, January 16 (runs through February 1)
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.
🛍️ Hampton Flea on the West Palm Beach Waterfront
🗓️ Sunday, January 18
A curated selection of 30+ vendors along the WPB Waterfront from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, showcasing luxury vintage, handmade, and one-of-a-kind finds.
💭 POLL: In the last 12 months, have you volunteered or got involved with a charity organization?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
Real estate shifts, a major university move & clean grocery vibes…
🏘️ A Quiet Shift in Palm Beach County Real Estate
A growing pattern is emerging across Palm Beach County in 2026, and it’s showing up in both residential and commercial real estate. Learn more →
🎓 It’s Official: Vanderbilt University Is Coming to WPB
Vanderbilt has secured funding for its new downtown graduate campus, set to open in fall 2029, focusing on finance, AI, engineering, and defense — a major win for West Palm Beach’s talent pipeline. See what’s coming →
🥬 Loot Grocery Opens in West Palm Beach
WPB’s newest grocery store is all about clean ingredients — no seed oils, artificial flavors, dyes, or preservatives. If you read labels, Loot Grocery just made life easier.
Check it out →
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Loot Grocery
🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
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