Palm Beach, FL
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About Palm Beach
- • Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer was born in Palm Beach, Florida.
- • Lily Pulitzer's colorful shift dresses originated in Palm Beach in 1959.
- • Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway established Palm Beach as a resort destination.
- • Mar-a-Lago has a secret network of underground tunnels and bunkers.
- • The Great Depression severely impacted Palm Beach, halting development and causing financial hardship.
- • Named for the coconut palms from a shipwreck, it was incorporated in 1911.
- • With about 9,000 residents, it's smaller than many people assume.
- • At roughly 16 feet, it's surprisingly flat for a coastal paradise.
- • Wealth management and luxury services are the dominant industries.
- • Being there feels like stepping into a world of refined elegance and timeless glamour.
- • The Miami Dolphins, South Florida's NFL team, had an undefeated 1972 season.
- • The Honda Classic golf tournament has been played in nearby Palm Beach Gardens since 2007.