Palm Beach County is not only the largest county in the entire state of Florida but the third most populous county in the state, as well. Incorporated in 1909 and named in honor of the abundance of palm trees and beaches in the area, Palm Beach County was created from portions of Dade County and Brevard County. A majority of the county's development was due to the hard work and commitment of Henry Flagler, railroad pioneer. Flagler relocated to Palm Beach County from Jacksonville in 1894, and began construction of the first of many hotels in the area, the Royal Poinciana Hotel on the shores of Lake Worth in Palm Beach. By the 1900's Flagler began developing the extension of the Florida East Coast Railway to extend from Jacksonville through Palm Beach County and on to Key West in Monroe County. The beginning of the construction of the Florida East Coast Railway occurred in 1858 in Jacksonville and in 1905 Flagler announced that the final 128 miles of the extension of the railway will commence, bringing the end to Key West. The railway was completed in 1912, 16 months before Flagler passed away from injuries after falling down a flight of stairs in May of 1913.

Being the largest county in the state and located on the beautiful Atlantic Ocean, recreational activities are abounding in Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach Zoo, located in Dreher Park in West Palm Beach, houses over 1,400 animals all on 23 acres of lush tropical paradise! Equipped with a water play fountain, education programs and a carousel, the Palm Beach Zoo has everything you could ask for in a fun-filled family day! Marinelife Center of Juno Beach, created out of Eleanor Fletcher's love for sea turtles, contains the only sea turtle hospital between Orlando and the Florida Keys. In addition to the sea turtle hospital, visitors from all over the country to see the many exhibits that reside in the Marinelife Center.

Amongst the beautiful beaches, upscale shopping, museums and water recreation lie some of the prestigious real estate options in the state of Florida. Waterfront homes, Country club living and options for property all lay within the Palm Beach County limits. Finding your dream home is a simple task in Palm Beach County, as the county has a little something for everyone.