Antique Market Opening, Weekend Blues, and Friday Sounds
Palm Beach Gardens, FL · September 4, 2026
Friday is here, and the first weekend of September rolls in with vintage market finds, live patio music, and an overcast sky that keeps the midday glare down.
The Lead
September arrives with a packed first weekend across northern Palm Beach County, led by the return of the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival opening at noon today at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The three-day showcase brings hundreds of premier dealers offering everything from mid-century modern furnishings and estate jewelry to rare Floridiana, drawing collectors from all over the coast. For those staying closer to home tonight, live music takes over outdoor dining plazas, while Saturday adds the smoky rhythms of the 11th Annual BBQ, Brews and Blues at Heart & Soul Park. Looking ahead, tables for September’s popular prix fixe restaurant menus are filling up fast, making this morning the ideal window to secure weekend dinner reservations. Grab a morning coffee, check your calendar, and map out your route before the crowds arrive.
Local Pulse
County Property Tax Notices Arrive in Mailboxes Preliminary assessments show steady local tax rates, though rising valuations will increase overall tax collections across north county.
Public Works Concludes Targeted Mosquito Spraying Cycle Crews finish overnight neighborhood treatments this morning to keep local mosquito counts down following recent late-summer rainstorms.
County Hits Brakes on Flock Camera Expansion Officials paused new automated plate reader contracts across the region to resolve mounting public concerns over data privacy.
Today's Outlook
- High 89°F · Low 79°F — Overcast
- Expect persistent cloud cover today, giving your morning commute a break from direct sun.
What's On Around Town
West Palm Beach: Antiques Festival Opening Day South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd), 12:00–5:00 PM Browse vintage collectibles, art, and furniture from hundreds of visiting dealers.
Stevan Carter Live Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar (3101 PGA Blvd), 4:00–8:00 PM Unwind on the patio with acoustic favorites and island-inspired happy hour specials.
Jupiter: Diamond Tooth Lil Double Roads Tavern (103 US-1), 5:00–7:30 PM Catch energetic classic rock and blues just north of the town line.
West Palm Beach: CityPlace Friday Live CityPlace Plaza (700 S Rosemary Ave), 6:00–10:00 PM Enjoy free open-air evening tunes under the palm trees downtown.
Live Music with Manny Diquez Voodoo Bayou (11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave), 9:30 PM–12:30 AM Close out your Friday night with high-energy tunes and Southern hospitality.
Spotlight & Story
- The Gardens Mall
- When the 1.4-million-square-foot complex opened on October 5, 1988 as The Gardens of The Palm Beaches, skeptics questioned whether luxury shopping could survive surrounded by cattle pastures. Today, 160 retailers hum beneath the glass skylights and soaring palms along PGA Boulevard.
Palm Beach Gardens Daily Digest — compiled from local sources as of 6 AM. For breaking updates, follow your local newsrooms.
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