West Palm Beach sits on Florida's southeast coast in Palm Beach County, serving as the commercial and cultural center for the greater Palm Beach area. The city extends from the Intracoastal Waterway west through neighborhoods like Northwood and El Cid to suburban developments near Palm Beach International Airport, with Lake Worth and Riviera Beach forming its southern and northern boundaries. The economy runs on healthcare systems like Cleveland Clinic Florida and St. Mary's Medical Center, financial services, and year-round tourism, while downtown's CityPlace and Clematis Street anchor retail and nightlife that serves both permanent residents and seasonal visitors who swell the population each winter.
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