West Palm Beach is a city within Palm Beach County with a population of over 101,000 people according to the 2010 census. It stretches a total of 58.2 square miles and is the largest city in Palm Beach County.

For a combined sum of $45,000, Henry Flagler, a Standard oil tycoon, purchased the town site that was originally called “Westpalmbeach.” This name was later decided by 78 people who met to pass the motion to incorporate the Town of West Palm Beach into what was then Dade County. Palm Beach County was later formed by legislature in 1909.

Population doubled from 1920 to 1927 and many of the cities historical structures were built during this period. World War II brought along the construction of the Palm Beach Air Force Base and during the 1950’s many of the soldiers that were stationed there during the war came back to call West Palm Beach their home.

The Palm Beach Mall was built in the 1960’s and also helped drive the economy of West Palm Beach. During the 1990’s many developments such as CityPlace and the restoration of the downtown district helped boost the entertainment, shopping and dining markets.

West Palm Beach offers a pedestrian friendly lifestyle for those that would prefer to be in the downtown area. With a combination of 80 stores and specialty shops, restaurant and entertainment venues, CityPlace is an extravagant open air plaza in downtown West Palm Beach that offers private residences.  As well as condos and townhomes that CityPlace has to offer, downtown West Palm Beach also reflects new and old Mediterranean style architectural homes.

West Palm Beach, FL real estate and homes for sale reflect a wide variety of styles that appeal to all consumers, making it virtually possible for anyone to find real estate in West Palm Beach to meet their needs. From condos, townhomes, single family homes all the way to estate waterfront homes West Palm Beach, FL has something to offer everyone.

Some popular attractions and events that take place in West Palm Beach include:

The Palm Beach Zoo

City Place

Kravis Center

Harriet Himmel Theater

Lion Country Safari

Cruzan Amphitheater

Trump International Golf Club

Antique Row

Clematis Street

Peanut Island

Sun Fest

Palm Beach International Film Festival

Palm Beach Boat Show and much, much more……

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