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The Flagler Museum, formally known as Whitehall, is a grand estate that features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important history of Palm Beach Island and the Gilded Age. The grand estate is one of the many famous landmarks and homes located on Palm Beach. 

The home was commissioned by Henry M Flagler, an American Industrialist and founder of Standard Oil, for his wife Mary as a wedding gift.

Flagler asked John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to design and build the grand estate. Carrere and Hastings were famous architects during the Gilded Age and were also the architects for other famous landmarks in New York City such as The New York Public Library and The Waldorf Astoria Hotel. 

The elegant estate features white

The iconic Royal Poinciana Plaza is located in the heart of Palm Beach Island and is a premier destination for shopping, entertainment, art, culture, and dining. The outdoor lifestyle and shopping center was renovated a few years ago to bring it back to its iconic Palm Beach style and charm. 

The Plaza was built in 1957 by builder and architect John Volk. Volk is known for designing elegant homes for the Dodge’s, DuPont’s, Ford’s, Pulitzer’s, and Vanderbilt’s. Volk brought the classic Palm Beach style of the black and white checkered floor and iron design. 

The newly renovated Plaza features 180,000 square feet of lush gardens and elegant courtyards located on the corner of Royal Poinciana Way and Cocoanut Road. 

Today, the Royal Poinciana

Palm Beach Island is home to many famous mansions and landmarks. One of the most famous homes, The Flagler Museum is open for public tours to learn about the history of the island of Palm Beach and the Gilded Age.  

The Flagler Museum was once home to American Industrialist and Founder of Standard Oil, Henry M Flagler and his wife Mary. The elegant estate was commissioned by John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to build and design the estate. Carrere and Hastings were the famous architects for other big US Landmarks such as the New York Public Library and the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City during the Gilded Age. 

The elegant mansion features a large central courtyard, white marble columns, a red barrel roof, located directly on the Intracoastal,

Palm Beach Island is known for its multi-million-dollar mansions and its famous residents, but the town is also known for its rich history, high-end shopping, luxury dining experiences, and legendary resorts. 

Palm Beach Island earned a luxury reputation during the Gilded Age when Industrialists and Inventors travelled to Palm Beach to vacation. Henry M. Flagler was an American Industrialist and founder of Standard Oil. Flagler built a mansion on the Intracoastal, which is now The Flagler Museum, for his wife Mary as a wedding gift. The mansion is now open to the public for tours. Flagler is known to have made Palm Beach, “America’s First Resort Destination”.

Today, Worth Avenue is considered one of the most famous streets on the island. The

The popular Evening on Antique Row is back this Saturday, April 1st. The event is known to be the most fashionable street party in all South Florida. 

This Saturday, the streets of downtown West Palm Beach will transform into the ultimate street party with live music and entertainment, gourmet foods and cocktails, an antique appraisal tent, shopping, and much more.

Evening on Antique Row features antiques from the 17th through 20th centuries, decorative arts, fine art, design services, and more. The annual event is a signature fundraiser for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County. 

Tickets are available online prior to the event or can be purchased at the door. VIP tickets and Special packages are available for the event.  To purchase

The Palm Beach International Boat Show is coming back to Palm Beach County. The popular and one of the biggest boat shows in the country will be in our area next weekend. 

The show features over $1.2 billion dollars’ worth of yachts and supplies including over eight hundred boats ranging in all different sizes, from 8 feet to over 100 feet in length. The Boat Show doesn’t just feature hundreds of boats and yachts, but also includes an Aqua Zone, Educational Seminars, a Science Center, Culinary Experiences and much more. 

Tickets are on sale now for the big weekend. Tickets include 1-Day Tickets, 2-Day Tickets, and VIP Tickets. There will be no box office at the event, tickets will need to be purchased in advance. 

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One of the most famous homes and landmarks on Palm Beach is open for tours. The Flagler Museum, once home to American Industrialist and founder of Standard Oil, Henry M Flagler, and his wife Mary, features more than 100,000 square feet and is filled with some of the most important history of the Gilded Age and Palm Beach. 

Flagler as a wedding gift to his wife Mary gifted the home to her. The elegant grand estate was commissioned by John Carrere and Thomas Hastings to design and build the estate. Hastings and Carrere were also famous architects for other US Landmarks such as the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City and the New York Public Library during the Gilded Age. 

The elegant mansion features a large central courtyard, white marble

The popular annual music festival is coming back to the waterfront in West Palm Beach this May. This week the festival announced its line up featuring some of the biggest performers in music. 

The 3-day music festival, Sunfest, returns this May 5th through May 7th. Sunfest first started in 1982 in West Palm Beach and has been a popular annual music festival each year since.

SunFest is one of Florida’s largest waterfront art and music festival. The festival mixes all genres of music together for everyone to enjoy a weekend of fun and music. 

Lineup this year includes the killers, Jack Johnson, All Time Low, Flo Rida, Dropkick Murphys, Ziggy Marley, The Chainsmokers, and much more. 

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online here. 

Santa Claus suggests perhaps host a holiday-themed affair at the pinkest, chic hotel, The Colony. The Colony is located on the magical island of Palm Beach at 155 Hammon Avenue. This iconic destination is beloved for its bold-colored brand of luxe. Palm Beach’s pinkest hotel has, since around since 1947.  This iconic destination is beloved for its bold-colored brand of luxe. Palm Beach’s pinkest hotel has existed since 1947.

Look for festive holiday decorations at The Colony, including in the hotel’s lobby with its adorned Christmas tree. The Colony’s cozy size and attentive staff make it perfect for holiday gatherings of every size. Allow them to create a beautiful outdoor holiday lunch on their Palm Court Terrace or a cozy family dinner with live

Formally known as Whitehall, The Flagler Museum is one of the most famous landmarks and homes on Palm Beach Island. The grand estate features more than 100,000 square feet filled with some of the most important Palm Beach history and history about The Gilded Age. 

The home belonged to Henry M Flagler, an American Industrialist and Founder of Standard Oil. The marvelous home was a gift to his wife Mary as a wedding gift. The home was commissioned by Flagler to Hastings and Carrere and was completed in 1902. Carrere and Hastings were also architects for other famous landmarks during the time, the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, and the New York Public Library to name a few. 

The elegant estate features white marble columns and a red barrel