Palm Beach Gardens is a city in Palm Beach County in the U.S. state of Florida. The city is in the center of a rapidly-developing area north of West Palm Beach in the northern part of the county and the South Florida metropolitan area. As of 2006, the population was estimated by the United States Census Bureau is 48,944. The city has relatively strict zoning laws and also has a number of large gated communities, which give the city a reputation for exclusivity. The city boasts many luxury retail stores. Palm Beach Gardens is the Robb Report Reports and NY Times " 'It' " destination in South Florida and is a magnet for high net worth and celebrity types throughout the world.
The city is the headquarters for the Professional Golfers' Association of America and bills itself as the "Golf Capital of the World."[citation needed] There are 12 golf courses within the city limits, including a course owned by the municipality. Several PGA tournaments have been hosted in Palm Beach Gardens since 1971. The Honda Classic has been held at the PGA National Resort and Spa since 2007 and was held at the Country Club at Mirasol from 2003 to 2006; both are located in Palm Beach Gardens. Ameribank [4] and Wackenhut Corporation also have their headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens. The Gardens Mall and Downtown at the Gardens [5] are the center of the city's retail market. Often referred to as the premiere shopping area of the south east. The city has the first and one of only three PAUL bakeries in the United States.
The city has recently taken over its local elementary, middle and high schools to make them more competitive with the top tier schools in the US.The city is also home to the Eissey satellite campus of Palm Beach Community College, which includes the Eissey Theatre for the Performing Arts.
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