West Palm Beach, Florida - United States of America

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Apr 7, 2000

*City official name :West Palm Beach
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*Location :Florida State
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*Facts :West Palm Beach, also known as WPB, or (locally) West Palm, is a city in Palm Beach County, Florida, USA. As of the 2000 census, the incorporated part of the city had a total population of 82,103 but, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2005 estimates, the incorporated city had a population of 97,498. As of 2004, unincorporated areas near West Palm Beach that use "West Palm Beach" as their mailing address had a population of 257,274, for a total population of 352,618.

It is the county seat of Palm Beach CountyGR6, the northernmost county in the South Florida metropolitan area. The West Palm Beach television market area, which includes all of Palm Beach County as well as nearby Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties has a total population of 1,771,940. According to the 2006 Morgan Quinto Poll, West Palm Beach is the 14th most dangerous cities in the country.

The city was founded by Henry Flagler in 1894, as a community to house the servants working in the two grand hotels on the neighboring island of Palm Beach, across Lake Worth. The original spelling was "Westpalmbeach", but it was feared that the 13-letter word would be an ominous omen for the fledgling community. During the 1920s, the city boomed and was a rival to Miami, leaving it with many historic structures and neighborhoods. The city quickly declined thereafter, however, due to hurricanes, the Great Depression and rampant suburbanization.

In the 1960s, Palm Beach County’s first enclosed shopping mall, the Palm Beach Mall, and indoor arena were completed. These projects then led to another "prime-time" for the city. However, West Palm Beach then declined again a decade later. Crime was a serious issue due to racism and vacancy rates. But following the 1970s to the new millennium, the city had undergone a tremendous renaissance as newcomers have rediscovered the city's historic areas, graceful new high-rises including Donald Trump's elegant “Trump Plaza”, and a resurgent downtown entertainment and shopping district called CityPlace. But, Clematis Street, West Palm Beach's historic shopping venue feared it would lose popularity. To keep that from happening, the Clematis Street district was extensively renovated and refurbished. It is now home to Clematis by Night, an outdoor event held on the street with live music and food. It is also home to West Palm Beach's nightlife, along with CityPlace.

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West Palm Beach, Florida - United States of America

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West Palm Beach, Florida - United States of America