Trivia Tuesday: Winter Skies Ablaze
And it never gets old! This is winter in Palm Beach. Have you ever wondered why our winter sunrises & sunsets are so vibrant? We did and we’ve got the answer for you.
Trivia Tuesday: AKA South County Road
South County Road in Palm Beach wasn’t always known by that name. Do you know what its original name was?
- Mizner Avenue
- Phipps Road
- Palm Beach Avenue
- County Road
The correct answer is Palm Beach Avenue. This important roadway runs through the middle of the island and links the three shopping districts in the Town of Palm Beach. Did you guess right?
Trivia Tuesday: Lots of Water
The Town of Palm Beach encompasses a total area of 10.4 square miles. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, how much of that is water?
A) 3.9 mi2 AKA square miles (37.5 %)
B) 6.5 mi2 (62.5%)
C) 1.2 mi2 (11.5%)
D) 2.4 mi2 (23%)
Our Fabulous Fountain: Part 2
Back in March, we blogged about the Addison Mizner Memorial Fountain restoration, which was designated “Public Works Project of the Year” by the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association. Well, the news just keeps getting better! At that time, the Florida Chapter named our historic fountain as one of 30 projects from around the state to compete at the national level. And the national award goes to…Memorial Fountain!
Snorkel Season
You don’t have to go very far for terrific snorkeling… you can even wade off Midtown Beach when the tide is right. But if you’re willing to take a 7-minute car (or boat) ride, you’ll see some very special sights. Our two favorites?
Rolls Reef
Seeing a Rolls Royce in Palm Beach is common.
Seeing a Rolls Royce parked 80 feet below the surface of the ocean? That doesn’t happen in just anyone’s backyard.
Part of a local dive site called The Eidsvag Triangle, a mile east of Palm Beach Inlet, the 1967 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow was sunk off in the mid-80s. Its owner (hairdresser to the stars Greg Hauptner) hoped to inspire the creation of more artificial reefs off our shoreline, and succeeded – today, there are well over 100.
Trivia Tuesday: Fire!
In 1903, during the fourth round of expansion to the property, the wood-framed Breakers burned. Unable to stop the inferno, local fire companies tried which means to keep the fire from spreading?
Destination Decorations
It’s safe to say that if you live in Palm Beach, you’re not likely to furnish your guest bed with a spread that says Palm Beach. Too, too, too on-the-nose.
But if you’re simply a fan of Palm Beach breeze and charm, you might enjoy the Beach Collector/Palm Beach collection on DenyDesigns. Go subtle, with a throw pillow or cellphone case, or declare your love boldly with a shower curtain or comforter.
Our Fabulous Fountain
It might not be clear which film actually won the Best Picture Oscar, but we’re certain of this: The Addison Mizner Memorial Fountain has been named “Project of the Year” by the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association.
“This is wonderful news for the residents of Palm Beach and a testament to the quality and importance of the work that was done to properly restore the beautiful Mizner Fountain for the next generation to enjoy,” said Palm Beach Mayor Gail Coniglio.