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Many know West Palm Beach as a beautiful South Florida capital, and it certainly lives up to that reputation. It is a city known not only for its beautiful beaches and stunning scenery, but also for a rich arts and society scene, plenty of things to do, and no shortage of friendly people. It has a diverse and welcoming population, including a vibrant and thriving LGBTQ community. If you’re thinking of finding your next home in West Palm Beach, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love!

A Look at West Palm Beach's History

Like much of Florida, the area that is now West Palm Beach was originally inhabited by Native American tribes and subsequently by the Spanish before eventually becoming part of the United States. The population of the West Palm Beach area remained relatively small until the late 1800s when magnate Henry Flagler arrived in the area and began building hotels and resorts. Since that time, West Palm Beach has been a popular tourist destination. It is also a diverse city with a thriving arts and culture scene, a great deal of diversity, and many welcoming neighborhoods.

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LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to The Palm Beaches: Discover Diversity

Situated along Florida’s southeastern coast, The Palm Beaches, famous as America’s First Resort Destination, encompass 39 diverse towns and cities, from Boca Raton and Delray Beach to Palm Beach, Jupiter, and the artsy Lake Worth Beach. More than just a serene coastal region, The Palm Beaches are a mosaic of cultures and lifestyles, and home to an expansive LGBTQ+ community.

Here, you won’t just find miles of sun-drenched beaches, magnificent mansions, and meticulously maintained golf courses, but also a rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history and continuing advocacy for inclusion and diversity. The area’s vow to welcoming everyone is evident in its variety of events, establishments, and LGBTQ+ community center.

Whether you’re exploring scenic waterfront promenades, uncovering the natural beauty of local parks and nature reserves, or delving into the wealth of cultural treasures and landmarks scattered throughout, The Palm Beaches offer a authentic reflection of Florida’s multifaceted charm.

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Historic gay bar Roosters reopens in West Palm Beach 5 years after fire

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H.G. Roosters, West Palm Beach’s iconic queer bar, has reopened five years after being destroyed by a fire during the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Longtime patrons and politicos crowded into the 80-year-old stone façade building on Belvedere Road on May 19 to hail the restoration of an integral piece of Palm Beach County’s history.

In honor of its reopening, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will be hosting a presentation next month on the bar’s role in the county’s LGBTQ community.

In the meantime, here are five things to know about Roosters:

1. It boasts the title of Florida’s longest running gay bar

When H.G. Roosters opened in 1984, Palm Beach County was populated with several other gay bars, which served a key role as collective centers at a time when homosexuality was less widely accepted. Now, as Roosters owner A.J. Wasson told The Palm Beach Share in 2020, those original bars are gone. (Several newer gay bars work throughout the area).

"We're the longest-running same-sex attracted bar in the state of Florida, for 36 years,” he said. “There were (once) 19 other gay bars in Palm Beach C