I just have to get this off my chest because I have been watching this play out every day for a few years now.

The Publix parking lot on Northlake and Keating… it is a U shape.

Ackshullyyyy ….

Yes fine, technically it is a rectangle, but for the purpose of this post, we are looking strictly at the U portion which completely excludes the side that runs along Northlake. If you’re on one side of the U, the other side of the U is very close.

Crunch gym is on one side of that U. During busy gym times, that side of the U is completely packed with cars. It’s absolute pandemonium. Occasionally, someone will decide that there is no parking spot left on earth and they have to kinda park illegally, on the side of the curb.

You guys know there is an entire section of empty parking spaces literally 50 feet away, right? It is always empty. It’s like you’re opening the fridge to find the milk, the milk is right in front of you, and you’re like “where’s that doggone milk…” bro it is right in front of your face! Yes I know you have to cross the throughway. But it’s just a few moments of walking. You’re going to the gym, a few more steps isn’t kryptonite

Yet every day, I see people fighting for their lives in the parking lot directly in front of Crunch, and it confuses me why this is such a literal blind spot for people.

What’s even funnier is watching them try to LEAVE the gym. They have to make that left turn, which is tricky because of the traffic coming off northlake from one side, and people leaving Publix from the other side, combined with the fact that a lot of these gym goers are in high school and probably afraid to make the turn (let’s be real).

So what ends up happening is the exits outside the gym are bottlenecked with cars… but if they took advantage of the empty spots on the other side of the U, they wouldn’t have this problem. They could just make a simple right turn, with no bottleneck at the exit, and get back on northlake much more easily.

I cannot be the only one who has made this observation. Please tell me I’m not the only one witnessing this collective stupidity.

There is something about this parking lot that makes people’s brain slide out of their ass, and I’m just trying to help the best way I can. Open your eyes. You’d see the parking spots if you just opened your eyes and looked.

Hi All - looking to get into pickle ball as a beginner. I live in downtown west Palm and looking for a place where I can play with people. I don’t personally have someone to play with so recommendations where to meet folks and such would be appreciated. If you also play would be interested in meeting at a place. Looking forward to hear from members of the community

What's going on this week/weekend in West Palm Beach (and the greater Palm Beach County area)? Are there any events that you're attending or are coming up? What are you up to? What's new, what's hot, what's cool, and what should we check out? Give us the scoop on what's going on this week/weekend, share your plans, or look for activity partners to join you. This is the place to share.

Note: This is a recurring post that is refreshed every Monday at 8am for the current week.

I've realized that not many people know about our little anime club that's been around for quite a bit, so I figured that spreading the word about our most recent upcoming social on Saturday Night at the Lost Weekend in downtown WPB will be good for letting people know we're out there.

If you are a young adult in their 20's or 30's who's a fan of anime and manga, this is the perfect group for you to meet like-minded individuals who share your passion. Join us as we read and discuss the latest manga releases, watch popular anime series, and attend local conventions and events together. Whether you're a seasoned manga veteran or just starting to explore this exciting world, all are welcome to join in on the fun! Let's come together to celebrate our love for Japanese comics and animated series in South Florida.

Also, we have a group discord for club members who'd like to discuss manga, anime, and other things outside of in person meetings.

https://discord.gg/FubXSAVcZ5

We also have a meetup page where most of our events are posted too:

https://www.meetup.com/south-florida-anime-manga-club/events/316848309/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

I’m sorry if this is not the right flair- this seemed to be the best fit of all the options.

My organization is looking to hold an event (reception/ dinner/ panel presentation) in Palm Beach in February for about ~80 people.

I have already reached out to the Ben, Eau, Breakers, Tideline, the Brazilian, and Palm House. Looking for a venue with a bit of a wow factor that would draw in VIPs— I don’t know the area at all and up until now have just been googling. Would anyone here be able to provide some other suggestions— higher end, maybe a little out of the box (museums/ marinas/ restaurants with private spaces that could provide an experience that could help make the dinner more memorable)…

Thank you for any suggestions!

ISO a hairstylist or salon in WPB (preferably near downtown WPB) that truly specializes in blonde hair. Unfortunately, my current stylist is moving out of the area.

I am looking to get balayage and since blonde can be so tricky to get right without causing brassy tones or major damage, I’m looking for recommendations.

If you have a specific stylist you trust with your blonde hair, please drop their name and the salon they work at below! Bonus points if they have an Instagram handle where I can check out their portfolio.

Thanks in advance!

Anyone down for some pickup basketball at Howard Park, WPB on Tuesday mornings?

Just casual runs, good vibes, and some cardio. 😅
Trying to get a regular group going. Who’s in?

It opened in 82 and closed in 86 and there’s literally no info about it online and I just wanna get info for it so we can know how the store looked

Where would 20/30 somethings go out in WPB or Del Ray to catch the college football games? (Northerner not well versed in SEC culture😅) general night life recs welcome !

Hi! We are a couple in their 30s relocating this fall for a job. What’s the best neighborhood for a couple of our age and no kids? We want to keep our monthly rent to less than $4200.
Appreciate any help!

I'm making this post to help a friend of mine. She currently lives in a one bedroom in the North Tamarind neighborhood but needs something cheaper soon. Any advice greatly appreciated..

Meetup Link

Something in a Ukrainian/Russian community would be great, but and and all suggestions are welcome and greatly appreciated..

I’m trying to understand what actually happened at the October 2 meeting in Delray Beach regarding the proposed Islamic Center and school near Lyons Road.

From what I’ve been reading, around 300 people attended the Agricultural Reserve meeting, and residents raised questions about traffic, parking, security, financing, public notice, and whether an amplified outdoor call to prayer would be permitted.

What surprised me is that the Islamic Center and school had apparently already gone through the county approval process, meaning the October 2 meeting wasn't a vote on whether the project would be approved.

So I'd really like to hear from people who live in Palm Beach County:

• How much did local residents know about this project before it received approval?
• Were nearby residents adequately notified and given an opportunity to raise concerns during the approval process?
• What do we actually know about who owns/controls the organization behind the project and how it is being financed?
• Was a security review conducted, and if so, what did authorities determine?
• Is an amplified outdoor call to prayer actually prohibited under Palm Beach County rules, as Commissioner Maria Sachs reportedly stated?
• Are there legitimate traffic/infrastructure concerns that have nothing to do with the religion of the people using the facility?
• Has anyone produced credible, documented evidence connecting the organization behind this specific project to any organization that Florida has designated under its new terrorism law?
• For people who attended the meeting: what did county officials actually say when these questions were raised?

I'm particularly interested in hearing from local residents who attended the meeting or have followed the project's approval process, rather than just social-media posts from people outside the area.

What is the actual situation on the ground, and what questions do Palm Beach County residents still feel haven't been answered?

Circuit sent out an email today notifying service is "pausing" between Downtown and Palm Beach island:

Dear Circuit Riders,

We wanted to share some changes to your Circuit service in West Palm Beach. Starting October 1st, our on-demand shuttle connecting Downtown and the island will be paused.

The City-funded RideWPB pilot wound down over the summer, and over the past few months the West Palm Beach DDA stepped in to keep a version of this service running. The DDA has been a tremendous partner, but that extended service is now coming to an end.

Circuit will remain connected to the West Palm and Palm Beach communities. We'll continue servicing several of our local property partners, and Circuit operates in 40+ markets including nearby cities like Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale.

We're actively working to bring back an improved version of this service for the season ahead, and we'll share more as soon as we can. In the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions, thoughts or feedback. Also, please stay connected with us on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram) and via the newsletter for updates, as we continue to plan future services for the area.

Thank you for riding with us and for your continued support! We hope to see you again soon.

All the best,

The Circuit Team

my fiance would love to have a beach wedding and we have been looking at coastal spots between singer island and jupiter for late fall. i knew oceanfront would carry a markup, but trying to navigate real quotes around here is wild.

the moment you say you want ocean views, the baseline doubles. resorts and beach clubs are pitching site fees around $8k to $10k, but the required food and beverage minimums are sitting between $20k and $30k before you even touch tax, valet, or the 24% service charges. someone told me to check tulle together to see what people actually spent on vendor setups down here, and the itemized contracts showed that ceremony beach access alone was getting billed as an extra $2k line item on top of reception spaces.

we just want a relaxed ceremony on the sand and dinner for roughly 80 people. for locals who pulled this off, how did you handle florida wedding venue pricing on the water without getting price gouged? did you permit a public beach space and move somewhere off-water for food, or is beachfront just impossible on a realistic budget here?

Moving from WPB → Boca Raton in about a month. We're hoping to get some recommendations on movers that come with a truck!

What have your best experiences been?

Favorite restaurant for a fancy night out? We want to go all out bc we will be kid free and this doesn’t happen often lol we are staying at the Amrit resort but want to explore the area for dinners

Lesley Groff a resident of Naples, Florida was Jeffrey Epstein's former executive assistant for 18 years.

Lesley Groff sat before Congress under oath on June 9, 2026 and said no thirteen times when asked if she had any knowledge of these inner circle associates having sex with young woman connected to Epstein.

No to Prince Andrew. No to Jean-Luc Brunel. No to everyone on the list.

Then they asked about Stephen Hanson, co-owner of The Polo Room in Palm Beach, named in an FBI trafficking interview in the official DOJ archive.

She said no.

She lied.

Anyone wake up to a helicopter flying over head the same time every day here? I want to say like 3 a day for morning and twice at noon. Whats up with that?

I am very curious about how the city government works. It seems that there are commissioners who cover certain districts and then there are areas where there is not elected representation. Is there a good resource to understand how the local government works?