How much do you know about the cities in Palm Beach County? Series dives into quirky histories, more
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How much do you know about where you live?
We've launched a series dedicated to highlighting the many interesting facts found in cities and communities across Palm Beach County. Dive into funky histories, celebrity living and more.
Jupiter
How did Jupiter get its name? (Hint: It's not from the planet.) From mansions to its moonshine-soaked history, learn more about the oceanfront town in northern Palm Beach County.
More about Jupiter:Did you know these 23 celebrities lived in the Jupiter area?
Palm Beach Gardens
Many know the shopping spots that Palm Beach Gardens has to offer: The Gardens Mall, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, Alton and Legacy Place,
But how much do you know about the city's history and famous residents? From almost being the second Disney World to the legacy of a man whose name is sprinkled around the city, here are some lesser known facts about Palm Beach Gardens.
Wellington
How did swampland become the village of Wellington? Why is a forest named after a man with the nickname "Bink"? As Wellington heads toward 26 years as an incorporated village this December, we dug into the municipality's interesting past and present.
Royal Palm Beach
The village was once was a hunting ground for the Florida Seminoles. Over time, it became the stuff of homebuilders' dreams. Now it's one of Palm Beach County's more diverse communities and home to 39,000 people.
Lake Worth Beach
Welcome to Lake Worth Beach, where artists paint the sidewalks into mind-bending chalk illustrations and little libraries find homes on front lawns. Do you know how the city got its name? Or about its past involving a certain steamy movie?
Boynton Beach
Known for its art (Did you know Boynton Beach is the budding kinetic art capital of the world?) and stunning oceanfront views, this city still might surprise you.
What romantic film had Boynton Beach as its backdrop? How did one of the original snowbirds play into the city's history? We find answers in the story.
