West Palm Beach Business News, a Florida Authority Network™ news website, covers business, economic development, real estate, wealth management, healthcare, agriculture, tourism, technology, and industry news across Palm Beach County. The coverage area runs from Jupiter and Tequesta in the north, through West Palm Beach and the Palm Beaches, south to Boca Raton at the Broward County line, and west across the Wellington and Loxahatchee farm country to the Glades communities on the shore of Lake Okeechobee. These communities share a workforce, supply chain, customer base, and commute patterns, so we treat the region’s business news as one local story.
Our Coverage Area at a Glance
We report on the businesses, employers, developers, and decision-makers in these communities:
Central Palm Beach County: West Palm Beach, Downtown West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, South Palm Beach, Palm Beach Shores, Singer Island, Riviera Beach, Lake Park, Mangonia Park, North Palm Beach, Lake Clarke Shores, Cloud Lake, Glen Ridge, Haverhill, Palm Springs, Greenacres, Lake Worth Beach, Lantana, Hypoluxo, Atlantis, Golf, and Manalapan
North County: Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Farms, Tequesta, Juno Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Mirasol, and PGA National
Western Palm Beach County: Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Loxahatchee Groves, The Acreage, Westlake, Palm Beach Polo, and Binks Forest
The Glades and Lake Okeechobee: Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay, Canal Point, Lake Harbor, and the Everglades Agricultural Area
South County: Boynton Beach, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Highland Beach, Boca Raton, Mizner Park, Boca West, and Boca Del Mar
West Palm Beach and the Palm Beaches
West Palm Beach is the county seat and the region’s business center. Downtown West Palm Beach, along Clematis Street, Flagler Drive, and the Rosemary Square district, is home to financial firms, family offices, law firms, and a growing technology and hospitality community, and Palm Beach International Airport is the gateway for business and leisure travel. Across the Intracoastal Waterway, the Town of Palm Beach adds private banking, wealth management, luxury retail along Worth Avenue, and some of the highest-value residential real estate in the country. Palm Beach Atlantic University and the region’s hospital systems add education and healthcare employment.
Riviera Beach is home to the Port of Palm Beach, which handles cargo and cruise traffic, and to the Singer Island resort and condominium market. Lake Park, North Palm Beach, Mangonia Park, and Lake Clarke Shores add industrial, marine, and small business activity along the US 1 and Interstate 95 corridors.
North County: Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and Juno Beach
Palm Beach Gardens is a corporate and retail center, with office parks, medical practices, and shopping along PGA Boulevard, and Juno Beach is home to the NextEra Energy headquarters. Jupiter combines a growing life sciences and research cluster with Jupiter Medical Center, Florida Atlantic University’s Jupiter campus, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, and a boating and fishing economy centered on the Jupiter Inlet. Tequesta, Jupiter Inlet Colony, and Jupiter Farms add professional services, marinas, and high-end residential real estate.
Lake Worth Beach, Boynton Beach, and the Central County
South of West Palm Beach, Lake Worth Beach and Lantana reflect an arts, restaurant, and small business economy along the waterfront, while Greenacres, Palm Springs, and Haverhill add retail, services, and affordable housing for the region’s workforce. Boynton Beach is a larger commercial and healthcare center along Interstate 95 and Congress Avenue, with a growing mix of housing, retail, and medical offices. Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, Gulf Stream, and Manalapan are small oceanfront communities with luxury real estate and private clubs.
Western Palm Beach County
Wellington is a global center for equestrian sport, home to the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, supporting trainers, veterinarians, suppliers, and hospitality businesses during the winter season. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee Groves add retail, small business, and agriculture, while the Acreage and Loxahatchee reflect large-lot residential growth and horse farms. Westlake is one of Florida’s newest cities, a master-planned community that is bringing new housing and commercial development to the western edge of the urban area.
The Glades and Lake Okeechobee
The Glades communities of Belle Glade, Pahokee, and South Bay sit on the southern shore of Lake Okeechobee in the Everglades Agricultural Area, where sugarcane, vegetables, sweet corn, and sod are the economic engine. Palm Beach County is one of Florida’s leading agricultural counties, and growers, packers, sugar mills, and trucking and logistics firms drive much of the activity in the Glades. Canal Point and Lake Harbor are small agricultural communities, and Lake Okeechobee supports fishing, boating, and tourism businesses in Pahokee and Belle Glade.
South County: Delray Beach and Boca Raton
Delray Beach is known for its Atlantic Avenue restaurant, retail, and hospitality district, along with oceanfront real estate, wellness businesses, and a growing professional services base. Boca Raton is one of the largest business centers in South Florida, with corporate offices, technology firms, banking and financial services, and healthcare, along with Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University, Mizner Park, and a luxury resort and retail economy. Highland Beach adds oceanfront residential real estate, and Boca Raton marks the southern edge of the coverage area at the Broward County line.
Business in Palm Beach County: What We Cover
Common themes in our reporting include:
- Wealth management and financial services: private banks, family offices, hedge funds, advisors, and trust companies
- Real estate and development: luxury residential, commercial, industrial, master-planned communities, and waterfront projects
- Healthcare and life sciences: hospital systems, physician practices, research institutes, senior care, and medical technology
- Tourism and hospitality: resorts, restaurants, golf, equestrian events, and cruise
- Agriculture: sugarcane, vegetables, sod, nurseries, equestrian farms, and the packing and logistics behind them
- Marine and boating: marinas, yacht services, fishing, and waterfront commerce
- Technology and startups: software, fintech, and innovation hubs in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Jupiter
- Energy and utilities: power generation, renewable energy, and related businesses
- Construction and homebuilding: builders, contractors, suppliers, and permitting trends
- Logistics and trade: the Port of Palm Beach, Palm Beach International Airport, and the Interstate 95 and Turnpike corridors
- Legal and professional services: law firms, accountants, consultants, and insurers
- Small business and entrepreneurship: the restaurants, shops, contractors, and service providers that form the backbone of local economies
- Education and workforce: universities, colleges, and training programs that feed regional employers
About This Publication
West Palm Beach Business News is part of the Florida Authority Network™, a collection of regional, industry, and video news publications and press release services dedicated to being a trusted source of business news across Florida. If your business is based in Palm Beach County and has news to share, we welcome the opportunity to tell your story.
