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Palm Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Palm Beach? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When is your Palm Beach County senior crossing the stage?
  • Which new Palm Beach County art shows are worth a June visit?
  • Which beloved Palm Beach County restaurants just shut their doors?

Also on today's calendar: Palm Beach Academy Of Sports And Arts Discovery Day and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower; breezy, humid, temps: high: 89, low: 78.
  • Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2026 high school graduation schedule for Palm Beach County students (palmbeachpost.com) — If you have a Palm Beach County high school senior, their graduation date is set, with ceremonies running May 11–21 mostly at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The schedule covers schools from Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach Lakes to Boca Raton, Wellington, Jupiter, and more, so families can plan tickets, photos, and celebrations now.
   

2. Art exhibitions celebrate sports, AAPI artists in Palm Beach County (palmbeachpost.com) — Two new exhibitions at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County in nearby Lake Worth Beach spotlight local sports-inspired art and Asian American and Pacific Islander artists from across the county. Both shows, tied to World Cup excitement and AAPI Heritage Month, run through mid-to-late June, giving Palm Beach residents plenty of time to explore fresh work by area creatives.
   

3. Palm Beach County eateries lose longtime staples as closures cite rents and redevelopment (cw34.com) — Palm Beach County diners are losing several longtime favorites, with recent closures in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Lantana, Greenacres, and Atlantis tied to rising rents, redevelopment, and shifting business conditions. From a 30-year steakhouse to a beloved pizza shop and breakfast spot, the shake-up is reshaping where locals eat and gather.
   

4. Miss America Pageant makes West Palm Beach its new home (wpbf.com) — Miss America is moving to nearby West Palm Beach from August 28 to September 6, bringing pageant events to the Kravis Center, Palm Beach County Convention Center, and Hilton West Palm Beach. Organizers expect thousands of visitors and a major economic boost, and the pageant is slated to stay in West Palm Beach for at least three years.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday May 9
  • Sax Saturdays at Cafe L'Europe
    Cafe L'Europe, 331 S County Rd, Palm Beach
    6:00 pm
  • Monday May 11
  • Graduation: Inlet Grove High School
    Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd, Cloud Lake
    8:00 am
  • Graduation: Take Stock in Children
    Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd, Cloud Lake
    6:00 pm
  • Tuesday May 12
  • Graduation: Palm Beach Lakes Community High School
    Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd, Cloud Lake
    8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Hillstone Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Restaurant Management Internship in Palm Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Beach here.

Ok Palm Beach! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Palm Beach

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Palm Beach

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.