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Hi West Palm Beach, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Trader Joe’s new store, Popup Bagels kosher debut, and St Paddy’s Fest + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

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📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Strategic South Florida debut: Popup Bagels has opened a new kosher shop at CityPlace West Palm, serving hot bagels in batches with a tight menu and plain or scallion cream cheese for quick service — get all the details.

Beloved grocer expands footprint: Trader Joe’s will open a new West Palm Beach store later this year in a mixed use development on South Dixie Highway. Florida’s 28th location, opening date not announced — get all the details.

Yacht charters and sunrise yoga: Locally based Related Ross acquired The Ben, a 208-room waterfront hotel in West Palm Beach, with $172.5 million in financing. The boutique spot features a rooftop pool and event space — get all the deal details.

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All the crowd favorites:

• SnapBack rocks Palm Beach Zoo after dark
• Knee-deep dipnetting for marsh critters
• Unwind with slow stitch embroidery

💎 This week’s top finds

Key lime cravings, solved: Whether you’re craving a classic tart slice, a box of cupcake-sized pie bites (guava, The Islander mango and pineapple twist, or chocolate-covered key lime), or a fridge-ready full pie, Key Lime to Happiness keeps West Palm bright, sweet, and citrusy with every zesty bite.

Seafood night, sorted: From silky lobster bisque to locally loved yellowtail snapper and a breezy, tiki-lit vibe, Bimini Twist delivers a weeknight “we deserve this” dinner without the fuss. Friends linger over fresh-from-the-water plates, conversation drifts, and the evening lasts as long as the cravings.

Everglades vibes, close by: Need a quick nature reset? Grassy Waters Preserve offers cypress boardwalk strolls, birds in every direction, and guided canoe trips with a reservation, all within West Palm Beach’s drinking‑water wilderness, perfect for a pre-brunch wander or a midweek sanity check.

These aren’t ads or sponsored placements — they’re the local spots your fellow readers clicked on most this week.

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📆 Sneak peek at next week

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

☘ 2026 St Paddy’s Fest @ C. O’Brien’s Ranch House | Monday (3/16) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from the weekday grind and pregame St. Paddy’s at C. O’Brien’s Ranch House with Irish music, cold pints, corned beef and cabbage, and proper bangers and mash. No green beer, no gimmicks, just lively tunes, hearty plates, and neighbors you actually recognize.

🐕 South Florida Classic Dog Show @ South Florida Fairgrounds | Thursday (3/19) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats a dog show when you want pure joy without the sand in your shoes. South Florida’s finest pups strut their stuff, from stately setters to tiny divas, with enough grooming to make a Boca salon blush. Bring patience, applause, and maybe lint rollers.

🐸 Marsh Critters Dipnetting @ Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center | Thursday (3/19) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid loves bugs or just puddles, this dipnetting lets them meet the marsh’s tiny residents, and you get nostalgia with a side of mud. Ages 5+, $10 per child, adults free, wear shoes you do not love. Call 561-804-4985 to reserve, not Facebook.

🌙 Nocturnal Adventure Family Night Hike @ Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center | Friday (3/20) at 7:00 PM – Trade Netflix for night sounds on a family-friendly Everglades boardwalk, with owl pellet dissections, a moonlit scavenger hunt, and a crash course in who’s awake after dark. Kids are $10, adults tag along free. Space limited, no Facebook holds, call the Nature Center to reserve.

🎨 Spring Craft Fair @ West Palm Fair Grounds | Saturday (3/21) at 5:00 AM – Spring Craft Fair means tables of handmade goods, the smell of fresh candles, and running into half the PTA. Bring the family, browse, and treat yourself to something local, useful, and probably adorable. Want a booth? Message Christine, not some sketchy stand-in.

🌴 Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale @ South Florida Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/21) at 9:00 AM – Join the Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale, free admission, and finally plant something you can brag about and eat. Think mangoes, guavas, and herbs, plus friendly plant nerds who actually know what thrives here. Bring restraint, leave with a jungle.

🛶 Canoe Cruise @ Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Grab a paddling buddy and glide through Grassy Waters on a guided Everglades canoe cruise, part nature lesson, part quiet reset. Reserve by calling 561-804-4985, not Facebook, wear closed-toe shoes, and if your kid is 6 to 11, you need two adults.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 West Palm Beach report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 79°F – Low: 75°F – Precip: 61%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 2pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7pm and 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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Tomorrow – High: 81°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 68%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

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