West Palm Beach, FL
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About West Palm Beach
- • Vanilla Ice, the rapper of "Ice Ice Baby," calls West Palm Beach home.
- • The Norton Museum of Art, a leading art institution, was founded here in 1941.
- • Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway spurred West Palm Beach's initial growth.
- • West Palm Beach hosts SunFest, Florida's largest waterfront music and art festival.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted West Palm Beach, leading to economic hardship.
- • Named for its location west of Palm Beach, it was incorporated in 1894.
- • Home to over 120,000, it's smaller than its coastal neighbor, Palm Beach.
- • At 13 feet above sea level, it's relatively flat and near the coast.
- • Tourism and hospitality are major economic drivers in West Palm Beach.
- • A blend of vibrant energy and relaxed coastal charm fills the air.
- • The Miami Marlins play spring training games at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium nearby.
- • Jack Nicklaus, a golf legend, has designed courses and resided in the area.