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The Flagler Museum, formally known as the Whitehall estate is one of the most famous homes and landmarks on the island of Palm Beach. The elegant 100,000 square foot estate was built in 1902 by Henry Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary. Henry Flagler was an American Industrialist and founder of Standard Oil, who is known for developing Florida’s east coast and responsible for making Palm Beach, America’s first resort destination.

The grand estate features 75 rooms and was built and designed in the Gilded Age. Flagler commissioned John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to design and built the mansion for Flagler. Hastings and Carrere were also the architects for other landmarks during the Gilded Age such as the New York Public Library and the Waldorf…

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The Palm Beach International Boat Show is back again for another year. The Palm Beach International Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows and one of the top 5 in the United States and will be in downtown West Palm Beach next week Thursday, March 28th through Sunday, March 31st.

The boat show will feature more than $1.2 billion dollars’ worth of yachts, boats, and accessories including hundreds of boats ranging from 8-foot inflatables to yachts over 300 feet in length. The show attracts high-end charter clients, boat enthusiasts and those ready to purchase their next boat. The yachts and boats are both displayed in the water and on land. They range from mega yachts, center consoles, fishing boats, tender boats, cruisers, high performance boats,…

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Every day through the season, the Café Des Beaux Arts at the Flagler Museum hosts afternoon tea Tuesday through Sunday. The café offers a large selection of refreshments, entertainment, sandwiches, delicacies and of course a large selection of different types and flavors of tea.

The café is located in the historic Palm Beach estate in the elegant Flagler Kenan Pavilion with great views of downtown West Palm Beach and the intracoastal. Café Des Beaux Arts serves a selection of traditional scones, sweets and gourmet sandwiches with every cup of tea severed on the estates exquisite Whitehall collection china.

Reservations for Afternoon Tea is highly suggested and can be made by calling 561-655-2833 or by visiting their website. The menu is prix-fixed,…

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The Palm Beach Zoo is hosting a 6-day Spring Break Zoo Camp starting Monday, March 18th through Friday March 22nd and then a day camp on Monday, March 25th.

The Spring Break Zoo Camp includes up close animal encounters, zoo keeping activities, visits to the animal habitats, behind the scenes tours, arts and crafts, games, scientific experiments, carousel rides and other educational activities.

The Zoo Camp is aimed for children ages 5 through 10 years old. The hours for the camp are from 9 am to 4 pm. There will also be before care and after care from 8:15 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 5:30 pm for an additional charge.

The cost for the camp is $275 dollars for zoo members and $305 dollars for non-members. Before care is $20 dollars extra and after care is $50…

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Every Wednesday, The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach hosts their weekly Jazz Night at Sant Ambroeus.

Sant Ambroeus host a live Jazz Night every Wednesday starting at 7 pm until 10 pm and during the night select menu items will be half price. The beloved New York restaurant opened its first location outside New York in the fall of 2016 in the iconic Royal Poinciana Plaza. The menu brings touches of old-world Milan through Manhattan to Palm Beach. The fine dining restaurant features a main dining room, casual bar seating, café table for outdoor dining, a gelateria, and signature coffee bar.

The menu is by the executive chef Marco Barbisotti and features the classic menu items such as Vitello Tonnato, Tagliatelle alla Bolognese. Caprese, Risotti and…

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Every Wednesday on Palm Beach, the Worth Avenue Association host weekly Walking Tours from December 2018 through April 2019.

The walking tours are led by Historian Rick Rose who leads a fun and exciting tour around Palm Beach in his brightly colored suits and hats. The tours last approximately an hour and fifteen minutes.

The tours cover everything from the history of Worth Avenue and the influence the avenue has in the world of fashion. The tour also covers facts about architectural design, Architect Addison Mizner and his monkey friend, and the development of the popular social scene in Palm Beach making the island the first destination spot during the Gilded Age and the birthplace of luxury brand names.

The tour costs $10 dollars per person and the…

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The Town of Palm Beach is an incorporated town in Palm Beach County separated from the mainland by the Intracoastal waterways and the Atlantic Ocean. The island of Palm Beach is home to many luxurious hotels, mansions, landmarks, restaurants and shopping. In 2018, Bloomberg ranked Palm Beach in the Top 30 of America’s 100 Richest Places.

The island and community was established by Henry Flagler’s two luxury resort hotels, The Breakers and the Royal Poinciana Hotel where movie stars and aristocrats came to spend their time and Palm Beach was considered America’s first resort destination. Flagler himself built in 1902 a Beaux-Arts mansion for him and his wife which they called Whitehall. Whitehall today is known as The Flagler Museum and is open to the…

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Tomorrow, Saturday Feburary 9th is the big day for the Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. The museum opens its doors after eight years of construction and renovations. The museum has undergone a $100 million renovations that were done by the award-winning British Architectural Design and Engineering firm, Foster + Partners.

The museum had to start fundraising campaigns to raise $100 million dollars for the renovations and continued to raise money until the renovations were completed.

The Norton Museum of Art was originally built in 1941 to house the art collection of the industrialist Ralph Hubbard Norton. Today, the museum is known for its massive collection of contemporary art galleries and exhibits. The new renovations to the museum include a…

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The Palm beach Zoo and Conservation Society is a non-profit organization and one of Florida’s top-rated Zoological Organizations. The popular zoo is located in Dreher Park in West Palm Beach. The zoo is home to over 550 animals and over 190 different species. Many of the animals here are endangered and roam through the 23 acres of tropical habit. Most recently the Zoo has welcomed a new Baird’s Tapir Calf, or a Central American Tapir which are native to Mexico, Central America, and northwestern South America. The baby calf was born January 20th.

The Palm Beach Zoo has added their special events for the month of February to their calendar.

This Saturday, February 9th, the Zoo is hosting their Early Explorer series “Not-So Slimy Scales” start at 10 am…

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The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art and Antique Show is the largest show of its kinds in the United States. The show features International exhibitors displaying fine works from around the world, prestigious jewelry, exquisite works of art, and beautiful antiques through numerous exhibitors.

The show starts next week, Wednesday, February 9th with its Opening Night Preview Party. The Opening Night’s Exclusive Vernissage Preview is by Invitation Only from 5 pm to 7 pm and the Opening Night Preview is from 7 pm to 10 pm. Special tickets are required for Opening Night and cost $150 dollar per person. The ticket includes a complimentary show catalogue, hors d’oeuvres, and champagne.

General Admission tickets start Thursday, February 14th through Tuesday, February…

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