I Love West Palm Beach
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7/29/2012
I live in a suburb of West Palm Beach, Florida which is located in Palm Beach County. I disagree with a lot of things that the "native" Floridian said about West Palm Beach. I have lived in the Palm Beach area for almost 20-years. First off, things change over time. Yes, some things have gone downhill about this area, while other aspects of the City and County have changed for the better. If people don't speak English in your local Wal-Mart, then maybe you are living in the wrong neighborhood. The job market is really poor here at best, especially for someone who is college educated. Minimum-wage jobs are plentiful, but they don't pay the bills, nor does it allow you to live in a desirable neighborhood. We need more high-tech jobs here, not just medical jobs. The Schools are not the best, but I'm sure there are worse places in the United States than Palm Beach County. I love Palm Beach County for the weather, nature and the lifestyle and that is why most people move here or want to be here. There is good and bad anywhere you live. No place is perfect. I have never really come across any rude people here. Most people I meet are quite pleasant. During "season", you will see more people from New York and Jersey and encounter more rude drivers on the road. South Florida is a playground for the rich and a haven for the retired folks--always has been and always will be. If West Palm Beach (South Florida) were not desirable, no one would want to come here!
Kyla | Wellington, FL