When Henry Morrison Flagler first landed in West Palm Beach in 1893, he claimed that he had found a “veritable paradise.” Situated along Florida’s Atlantic coast, West Palm Beach is known for its year-round sunshine, palm-tree lined streets, breathtaking waterfront views, vibrant neighborhoods, and cultural attractions. It has the charm and feel of a small seaside community but has everything that a big city offers — a vibrant downtown, trendy bars and restaurants, high-end shopping districts, live entertainment and more.
West Palm Beach is located west of Palm Beach, south of Palm Beach Gardens and North Palm Beach, southwest of Palm Beach Shores and east of Royal Palm Beach. Together, these cities make up the “Palm Beaches.” According to the most recent census, the estimated population in West Palm Beach is 110, 222. Despite its mid-size, it is part of the Miami Metropolitan area (68 miles away) which has over 5 million residents.
downtown trolley no charge…
golf,
street art, murals
The city is part of the larger Miami Metropolitan area which is 68 miles away and has over 5 million residents.
Downtown West Palm Beach
Downtown West Palm Beach is always buzzing with activity. At the center of it all is the historic Clematis Street which overlooks Lake Worth Lagoon and is home to a series of sidewalk cafes, bars, restaurants, and colorful murals. Visitors can take a trolley to CityPlace for even more entertainment. This shopping district and open-ari plaza includes a 20-screen movie theatre with ballpark seating, a musical fountain, and comedy and dance nightclubs.
It is home to four retail and entertainment districts: Cinematis Street, CityPlace, Northwood Village and Antique Row.
West Palm Beach’s historic “main street” and shopping venue
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This coastal town
shopping venue
hosts numerous events throughout year
barrier islands separated from mainland by intracoastal
waterfront
68 miles north of Miami
palm tree lined streets
retail and entertainment districts: Clematis Street, CityPlace, Northwood Village, and Antique Row.
buzzing nightlife and high-end retail scene
Lake Worth Lagoon, Clematis Street – cafes, murals, bars
CityPlace, shopping district
Aneique Row
Northwood Village – art galleries, cusisne
Palm Beach Outlets
Culture and the Arts
cultural institutions and historic sites:
Norton Museum of Art,Palm Beach Maritime Museum, South Florida Science Center and Aquairma
Kravis Center for Performing arts
Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society,
West Palm Beach Criminal Court System
arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County jail are given a scheduled bond.
seen by a first appearance judge within 24 hours of arrest
First appearances occur daily at the Gun Club Courtroom, 3228 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach.
First appearances also occur in Belle Glade at the West County Courthouse, 38844 SR 80, for defendants who live in the western part of the county and are booked into the West County Detention Facility.
epending on the type of crime, some cases may be resolved at first appearance. Others are sent out to the various courthouses in the county for arraignment in approximately 30 days.
Whether the crime is a felony or misdemeanor, and where the defendant lives, determines where the cases are heard:
- Main Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL 33401, 561-355-2996
- North County Courthouse, 3488 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, 561-624-6608
- South County Courthouse, 200 West Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444, 561-274-1530
- West County Courthouse, 3844 S.R. 80, Belle Glade, Fl 33430, 561-996-4843
