Hey Neighbor!
August is here, and so is back-to-school season. 🎒 Florida’s Back-to-School Tax Holiday runs through August 20, so it’s a great time to stock up on school supplies, clothes, backpacks, and even computers before classes begin.
Now, let’s dive in…
In This Edition:
⛳ Golf Month
🏡 Vacation Boom
☕ Something “Brewing”

THINGS TO DO
This Week's Checklist: Dogs, Art & Back-to-School Fun 🐶🎨🎒
Another great week ahead… 👇
🐶 Dogs & Dogs at NORA
🗓️ Thursday, July 30
Bring your leashed pup to NORA's North Lawn from 6:30 pm for complimentary hot dogs, giveaways, professional pet photos, and plenty of tail-wagging fun.
🎭 Art After Dark: Improv Night
🗓️ Friday, July 31
Enjoy improv comedy inspired by artwork in the Norton's collection, plus docent-led tours and a drop-in art workshop during this popular Friday night event.
🎒 Vintage Vibes: Back-to-School Edition
🗓️ Saturday, August 1
Head to the Great Lawn for a free evening of live music, games, art activities, food trucks, and school-supply kits for the first 500 pre-registered students.
⛳ Celebrate National Golf Month
🗓️ All August
Hit a local course, driving range, or mini-golf spot and celebrate National Golf Month by getting out to play.
🚓 National Night Out at Gaines Park
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4
Meet local officers and enjoy bounce houses, a DJ, face painting, glitter tattoos, free ice cream, and a backpack giveaway during this free community event.
💭 POLL: Will you play any kind of golf this month (during National Golf Month)?
NEWS
Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞
Vacation boom, campus expansion, and “coffee for a cause”…
🏡 West Palm Leads the Nation in Vacation Homes
West Palm Beach ranked No. 1 in the US for vacation home mortgages in 2025, highlighting the area's continued appeal to luxury and second-home buyers. Learn more →
🎓 Pine Crest Plans Its Largest-Ever Campus
Pine Crest is one step closer to opening its biggest campus yet in West Palm Beach, a move city leaders say will help attract businesses, executives, and families to the region. Get the details →
☕ The Church Mouse Is Brewing Something New
Palm Beach's Church Mouse thrift shop is adding a to-go coffee counter, with every cup supporting the store's charitable mission. Learn more →
PBN’s Featured Restaurant
Urban Roast
🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!
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