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Palm Beach gained its signature trees almost by happenstance, thanks to a 19th century shipwreck that dispersed coconuts on the beach. When tycoon Henry Morrison Flagler surveyed the area's beauty, he was inspired to transform the island into an exclusive resort. West Palm Beach, set on the opposite shore of Lake Worth, was established as a community of workers who would support Palm Beach's elite lifestyle. When the fortunes of WPB declined in the 1970s and 80s, the city's future was dim, ..[Read More]
Palm Beach, FL Factoid
Sometimes, good things result from unfortunate events. In 1878, a storm forced the Spanish ship "Providencia" to founder, scattering its cargo of coconuts. Coastal residents planted the flotsam in hopes of making money from the harvest, and a forest of trees sprang up, giving the area its name and distinctive appearance. It was partly as a result of their beauty that Henry Morrison Flagler decided to devote his attention to the island and transform it into the resort it has now become.
