WPB Devoid of Culture
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8/24/2008
For anyone thinking of moving to WPB it is NOT an exciting place to live. I have been in FL all of my life (30 yrs) and in West Palm Beach for the last six years. Summers are horrible: it is as hot and humid as a sauna, everything slows down because it is not the "season", and it rains every day. Throw in the possibility of hurricanes too.
As far as nightlife and culture, you can find some but there is lack of class, sophistication and there is level of "cheese" accepted that would not fly for a second in a more urbane setting like San Francisco or Manhattan.
Learn to speak Spanish too and be ready for the slow pace that comes with some of the cultures that permeate this area.
All in all, WPB is banal, homogenized and completely devoid of interesting culture.
PS-I've been trying to sell my home and move out of FL forever! WPB is okay if you're into the suburbs and having to drive 20 minutes to get anywhere half way decent.
Jerran | Royal Palm Beach, FL