West Palm Beach
General Overview
West Palm Beach
is not only a great city for doing business, it's also a great place
to live. In fact, one of the reasons it's a great city for business is its
quality of life. In addition to the cosmopolitan personality and tax-friendly location, businesses and individuals are attracted here by the subtropical
climate, world-class shopping and dining and the incomparable recreation and
cultural opportunities. And once these people are here, the vast majority
of them never want to leave.
West Palm Beach
is located in Palm Beach County in Central East Florida and is the largest city in Palm Beach County. It's 43.61 square miles and is located 67 miles north of Miami. Within it's boundaries resides Palm Beach International Airport.
Several bridges link West Palm Beach to Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. You'll find over 50,000 palm trees in West Palm Beach, adding to the scenery of tropical foliage and prestine sandy beaches.
Historically, the West Palm Beach area was known for it's resorts and posh shopping. Today, West Palm Beach is an ecclectic blend of residential neighborhoods, private estates, golf communities, estates-on-the-water, shopping and cultural amenities that are high end. Since the early 1990's West Palm Beach has been committed to improve the downtown area creating excellent shopping and entreprenurial opportunities. This great effort has achieved both local and national attention.
The Kravis Center for the Perfoming Arts is where residents and visitors alike can enjoy over 300 performances yearly. West Palm Beach is home to the new Meyer Ampitheatre at SunFest Park. Residents can enjoy classical music, pop, jazz, opera and Broadway productions. Plus, you can catch some wonderful performances at The Sony Music/Blockbuster Coral Sky Ampitheatre as well.
West Palm Beach Housing
There is an abundance of residential Real Estate available in West Palm Beach
and the surrounding areas. This includes the many gated and retirement communities, sub-divisions or tracts, offering a variable price range and availability near or around West Palm Beach. There are also gated communities offering luxurious homes in a golf resort setting. Condominum and townhouse options are abundant as well as real estate options for senior citizens. For the individual preferring acreage and privacy, there is a good selection of old estates and newer realestate and homes situated in their own beautiful
and secluded grounds, some are waterfront properties. The West Palm Beach area is served by a Real Estate Multiple Listing Service, (MLS) and links to them can be found on this site at: www.housesandhomes.com/real-estate/West Palm Beach
/tuc.listings/html.
Townships Surrounding West Palm Beach
Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boynton Beach,Palm Beach, Lake Worth, Lantan, North Palm Beach, Singer Island, Jupiter, Juno Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
West Palm Beach Climate and Weather
Located at sea level, West Palm Beach is situated in a subtropical climate zone. The average year-round temperature for West Palm Beach, Florida is 78 degrees. The Atlantic Gulf Stream approaches the Palm Beach County coast closer than anywhere in the nation, bringing warm waters from the south. Palm Beach County's moderate climate allows for outdoor activities throughout the year and very good flying weather.
Summer temperatures are tempered by ocean breezes.
West Palm Beach
Attractions
Art and Culutre are abundant in West Palm Beach. The combination of an affluent and well educated populace has led to the development of a Fine Arts District, the Palm Street art studio cluster, highly accomplished arts organizations such as the Norton Museum, Palm Beach Opera, Ballet Florida, the Robert & Mary Montgomery Armory Art Center and open to the public, the Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
For family entertainment and outdoor enjoyment, West Palm Beach has it all. Here you will find the Lion Country Safari, Aircoastal Helicopters, Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Beach Water Sports of Jupiter/Tequesta, a family recreation center offers miniature golf,water bumper boats, more than 300 video games
and much more at Boomers, Canoe Outfitters of Florida, Christopher’s Christmas Shoppe, Fun Depot, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee, The Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Hoffman’s Chocolate Shoppe & Gardens, Jupiter Lighthouse, Knollwood Groves / Hallpatee Seminole Village, The Last Galleon an archeological process on artifacts being recovered from what is believed to be the oldest Spanish Galleon found in Florida waters, Loxahatchee Everglades Tour, Manatee Queen, Mariah Sailing Catamaran, Marinelife Center of Juno Beach, Mounts Botanical Gardens, Okeeheelee Nature Center, Palm Beach Groves, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club, On The Rocks offers indoor climbing, Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club, Palm Beach Princess offers day and evening coastal cruises, The Palm Beach Water Taxi, Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park, PLAYMOBIL FunPark, Rapids Water Park, Sawgrass Recreational Park, South Florida Science Museum, Sports Immortals Museum, SunCruz Casino, and Yesteryear Village located at the State Fairgrounds.
West Palm Beach
Education
From Barry University
to kindergarten, West Palm Beach
offers an enormous
selection of high quality education. There is a good selection of higher education in the West Palm Beach area such as Lynn University , Northwood University, Nova Southeastern University, Palm Beach Atlantic College, Palm Beach Community College, and South College. For some of the best links, go to http://housesandhomes.com/real-estate/west palm beach/tuc_scroll_school.html.
West Palm Beach
Employment
Major employers include Pratt & Whiney, Columbia PB Health Care System, Motorola, Flo-Sun, Inc., Florida Power & Light, Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton Hospital, Office Depot (Hdqtrs), and Siemens. Links can be found at http://housesandhomes.com/real-estate/West Palm Beach
/tuc_scroll_employ.html.
With plenty of sunshine, and the lowest advalorem tax rate in the state of Florida, West Palm Beach, is an ideal location for high- and mid-tech operations. telecommunications and clean, and light industry.
West Palm Beach resort industry and ecotourism equally contributes to the economic growth of the area as well as the 17 industrial parks and parks for commerce. Excellent educational opportunities for residents including higher education attracts residents and businesses.
