West Palm Beach Florida

Introduction

West Palm Beach is the 10th most populous city in Florida and the largest city in Palm Beach County by population. As of 2010, the population was 99,919. The greater West Palm Beach-Belle Glade area had a population of almost 569,000 at the 2010 census; however, it has been projected to exceed 650,000 in 2020 with recent growth

West Palm Beach, Florida (also known as West Palm) is the largest and most populous city in Palm Beach County,

Florida, United States.

West Palm Beach is the largest and most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The city is located roughly 20 miles north of Miami on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. It is considered a principal city of the Miami metropolitan area, which was home to an estimated 6,158,824 people at the 2017 census. The population of West Palm Beach was 99,919 according to a 2017 estimate. The city maintains multiple county parks and preserves many historic structures such as El Cid's Castle that were built in 1795 by Spanish settlers.

As of 2010, the population of West Palm Beach was 99,919.

As of 2010, the population of West Palm Beach was 99,919. This makes it the third-largest city in Florida, behind Miami and Orlando. The population is expected to continue growing at a rapid pace over the next decade, owing largely to its proximity to both coasts and its climate for retirees. The local economy is also another factor that influences the growth rate: according to an article published by NPR in 2012, there are more than 1 million jobs within just 50 miles of this city—one-fifth more than any other urban area in America outside New York City.

Hermitage Flats is the biggest real estate development in West Palm Beach since CityPlace.

Hermitage Flats is the biggest real estate development in West Palm Beach since CityPlace. The project was approved by the city commission in January 2018 and will include a hotel, retail and residential development. It will be located next to The Colony on Okeechobee Boulevard off of South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

The project will consist of two phases: Phase 1 which includes building a hotel with 220 rooms, dining options and parking garage; Phase 2 will include residential units along with additional restaurants and shops.

The estimated gross metropolitan product of West Palm Beach in 2008 was $64.2 billion.

The estimated gross metropolitan product of West Palm Beach in 2008 was $64.2 billion. Gross metropolitan product (GMP) is a measure of the value of goods and services produced in a metropolitan area. It is the most frequently used measure of economic activity for U.S. metropolitan areas, providing a better way to compare data over time than per capita income or average wages alone, which can be distorted by changes in cost-of-living or changes in household size.[1] The Department of Commerce uses both income and employment data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) as part of its calculations to determine GMP trends for each individual MSA (metropolitan statistical area).

WPTV is the NBC affiliate for West Palm Beach and all of South Florida.

WPTV is the NBC affiliate for West Palm Beach and all of South Florida. The station broadcasts on channel 5, and it's owned by Scripps. It's located in West Palm Beach, FL. The station was founded in 1948.

The City Commission is comprised of three commissioners elected at-large and two commissioners elected by district.

The City Commission is comprised of three commissioners elected at-large and two commissioners elected by district. The Mayor is also elected at-large.

The commission's role is to provide leadership and guidance to the other city departments, including: building code enforcement; budgeting; community relations; economic development; emergency preparedness/disaster response planning; parks, recreation and cultural affairs management; public works maintenance operations; solid waste/trash collection services provided by private contractor through a contractual agreement with the city.

The primary public library serving the city is the West Palm Beach Library, located downtown at 100 Clematis St. It is open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Sundays.

The primary public library serving the city is the West Palm Beach Library, located downtown at 100 Clematis St. It is open Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Sundays.

The library has a collection of over 500,000 items including books, DVDs, CDs and magazines. The collection includes both fiction and non-fiction titles. The children's department offers story times for kids every week as well as summer reading programs for kids ages 5 to 12 years old during June and July each year.

Another public library facility is the Glades Road Branch Library on Glades Road in unincorporated Boca Raton near West Boca Medical Center. It is open Monday - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Sundays.

This branch library is a public space that’s available to the community and is housed in a modern building. It has many of the same services as other libraries, but it also provides access to free Wi-Fi and computers.

Location: 1070 Glades Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Phone number: 561-395-6650

Hours of operation: Monday - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Sundays

The City Commission meets once a month at 5 pm in Commission Chambers at City Hall located at 401 Clematis Street, Suite 101. The meetings are televised live on television channel 20 (WPTV).

The City Commission meets once a month at 5 pm in Commission Chambers at City Hall located at 401 Clematis Street, Suite 101. The meetings are televised live on television channel 20 (WPTV).

The city is divided into four districts, each represented by an elected official called a commissioner. Commissioners serve 4-year terms that begin the first Monday of January after an election and end during December of the fourth year after their election.

People enjoy moving here from all over the world

People move to this area from all over the world. They come for the weather, the beaches, and nightlife. Sports are also a big draw for people as well. West Palm Beach, Florida is a great place to live.