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ACCOMMODATIONS
THE AMBASSADOR HOTEL - 2730 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach 561-582-2511
BUSINESS INFORMATION:
The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County assists companies planning to relocate or expand in Palm Beach County. The Board is a resource offering services and information such as market information, site selection, tax incentives, zoning, land/space availability, etc.
Phone: 561-684-2401
CULTURE:
Art, music and the theater are important aspects of the community's cultural life. These are provided by the Henry M. Flagler Museum, Florida Philharmonic Orchestra, Greater Palm Beach Symphony, Hibel Museum of Art, Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Norton Gallery, Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Pops, Royal Poinciana Playhouse and Pope Theatre Company.
The Society of the Four Arts includes a library, and art gallery and a sculpture and botanical garden. Cultural events of local universities and colleges are usually open to the public.
For information contact:
Palm Beach County Cultural Council
1555 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., #900
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
561-471-2901LIBRARIES:
Society of the Four Arts
Four Arts Plaza
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-655-2766Palm Beach County Public Library System
Central Library
3650 Summit Blvd.
West Palm Beach, FL. 33406
561-233-2600
EDUCATION:
Elementary and secondary public school information may be obtained from:
School Board of Palm Beach County
3300 Forest Hill Blvd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
561-434-8228COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES:
Public - Palm Beach Community College
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton Private - Northwood University
Palm Beach Atlantic College
University of Miami
and a number of vocational-technical, business and special interest colleges.
MEDICAL CARE:
Medical facilities located nearby include:
Good Samaritan Medical Center
1300 N. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL
561-655-5511St. Mary's Hospital
901 45th Street
West Palm Beach, Florida
561-844-6300Columbia JFK Medical Center
5301 S. Congress Avenue
Atlantis, Florida
561-965-7300
GENERAL INFO:
POPULATION:
Palm Beach County: 1,216,282
Palm Beach: 10,468GEOGRAPHY:
Palm Beach is an island off the lower east coast of Florida. The town, with a total area of six square miles, is 14 miles long and one half mile at its widest point. To the east is the Atlantic Ocean, and to the West is Lake Worth (part of the Intracoastal Waterway) which separates Palm Beach from West Palm Beach.CLIMATE:
Subtropical. Average temperatures range from 66 to 83 degrees F. Average annual precipitation totals approximately 54 inches rainfall. Mean relative humidity is 72%.SHOPPING:
Shopping on famed Worth Avenue is a delight, with its shops and salons from all over the world and its Esplanade that features a complex of boutiques and a leading department store to enhance the street. Other shopping areas include Royal Poinciana Way, Peruvian Avenue and County Road.TRANSPORTATION:
Palm Beach International Airport, located in West Palm Beach, has facilities for charter and executive aircraft and services many of the commercial airlines. There are also two private airports in the area.
RECREATION:
For information regarding recreational programs and activities, contact:
Palm Beach Recreation Dept.
340 Seaview Avenue
Palm Beach, FL 33480
561-838-5485
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation
2700 6th Avenue South
Lake Worth, FL. 33461
561-966-6600
PLACES OF WORSHIP:
Paramount Church
139 N. County Road
561.835.0200Palm Beach Synagogue
120 N. County Road
561.838.9002The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea
141 S. County Road
561.655.4554St. Edwards Catholic Church
144 N. County Road
561.832.0400Royal Poinciana Chapel
60 Cocoanut Row
561-655-4212Temple Emanu-El
190 N. County Rd.
561.832-0804For information, contact:
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
4601 Community Drive
West Palm Beach, FL. 33415
Diocese of Palm Beach
9995 N. Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
RESTAURANTS
COCO PALM BEACH Authentic Chinese cuisine: 832-3734
