Wall Street South Has Arrived

🌴 Things to do & local news in Palm Beach & West Palm Beach for the week of August 20-26, 2025 (Edition #32.2025).

Hey Neighbor!

August is heating up — in the kitchen, on rooftops, and all around town. 🌴 Summer’s not done yet — and neither are we. Let’s dive in…

In This Edition:

  • 💼 Wall Street South

  • 🍴 Local Favorites

  • 🎨 Colorful Parties

THINGS TO DO


This Week’s Checklist: Blues, Booze, Pups & Parties 🎸🥃🐶🥳 

Music, tastings, furry friends, and summer’s last hurrah — here’s what’s happening this week:

🎸 Soul in the City: The Robert Ross Band
🗓️ Wednesday, August 20

A powerhouse blues guitarist and New York Blues Hall of Famer, Robert Ross brings fiery slide guitar and soulful vocals to the Lake Pavilion from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. 🎟️ Tickets required.

🥃 Virginia Philip Spirits 101
🗓️ Thursday, August 21

Taste six unique spirits — from bourbon to tequila — while learning their stories. Perfect for curious cocktail lovers. 📍 Virginia Philip Wine & Spirits in Palm Beach from 6:00 to 7:00 pm | 🎟️ $50

💖 The Pink Summer Party at Pink Steak
🗓️ Friday, August 22

Dress in your best pink and dance the night away with DJ Julz and live instruments. Luxe beats and glam vibes, starting at 9:00 pm. 🌸 Reservations recommended.

Adopt a pup in-store at Anthropologie CityPlace from 12:00 to 4:00 pm! Shop collars, leashes, and merch supporting rescue efforts.

All-white dress code with wellness classes, cold plunges, saunas, and dance energy at this social wellness club bash from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. 🎟️ Tickets required | $35

💭 POLL: Do you work in the growing financial sector in Palm Beach County (which is becoming known as “Wall Street South”)?

(give your pick a click)

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

NEWS

Quick & Dirty Headlines 🗞️ 

Wall Street South, all-in-one transit & local favorites returning…

💼 Palm Beach County = Wall Street South

With 300+ hedge funds, 120k finance jobs, and $35B in economic output, Palm Beach County has cemented its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs. Read the full story

📱 SoFloGO App Makes Transit Seamless

Tri-Rail, Palm Tran, Broward Transit & Miami-Dade systems are now all in one app. Plan trips, buy tickets, and get real-time updates across South Florida with SoFloGO. Get the app

 Local Favorites Return This Month
  • Wednesdays on Worth (Aug. 6 – Sept. 24): Shop, sip, and dine deals on Wednesdays with 3 hours free parking (with registration).

  • The Church Mouse: Palm Beach’s iconic resale shop reopened for the season.

🧠 TRIVIA: In the 2025 Florida Python Challenge, Naples’ Taylor Stanberry became the first woman to win the grand prize. How many invasive Burmese pythons did she catch to claim the $10,000 win?

(tap your answer)

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

PBN’s Featured Restaurant

Havana Restaurant

🤗 Thanks for another great week in paradise!

📈 The results are in: Celis Juice Bar celebrated its 10th anniversary serving the area, but many of you have never been yet. Another new place to try!

🌴 Keep up with us @PalmBeachNow on Instagram and on TikTok. Send comments, suggestions, and things to do to [email protected].

💗 If you like what we are doing, please share our newsletter! It will help us continue to provide you with great content on our community - plus it’s free to join.

See you out and about! 👋