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As home to the Professional Golfers Association of America (PGA) corporate headquarters and a number of golf-course residential communities, Palm Beach Gardens enjoys a reputation as a golfer's mecca. Each year, thousands of visitors come to the PGA National Resort Spa in Palm Beach Gardens to watch the world's top golfers compete in the PGA Seniors Championship. But golf isn't the city's only attraction. Its meandering waterways with deep-water access are a boater's nirvana, while its many parks and greenbelts provide countless outdoor activities for families. In fact, Palm Beach Garden's parks and recreation program has been awarded a gold medal for excellence by the National Parks and Recreation Association. What's more, the city has a nationally accredited police department and has been recognized as a leader in the Federal Clean Air Act alternative fuel vehicle program for utilizing natural-gas technology in its municipal fleet. Though it is the county's second-largest city in terms of area and fifth-largest based on number of residents, Palm Beach Gardens maintains a "small town" flavor. The emphasis here is on open spaces, tree-lined streets, bike paths and jogging trails, and a wealth of family-oriented sports and recreation activities. There are plenty of professional opportunities and services as well: The city is home to a large business, professional and healthcare community, including Abe Gosman's Medical Mall and the international headquarters of Wackenhut Corporation. The Gardens-based Eissey Campus of Palm Beach Community College is the center for higher education on the county's north end, while its newly opened Eissey Campus Theatre brings a new dimension to the local arts scene with quality cultural events and arts exhibits. Palm Beach Gardens is a relatively young city (it was founded in 1959 by the late John D. MacArthur) with a population of 35,000 residents, most of whom are young professionals and families that live here year 'round. By Daphne Nikolopoulos. [ Palm Beach Gardens Main Menu ] SHOPPINGThe Gardens MallOne of the newest shopping venues in the county, The Gardens Mall offers 1.3 million square feet of space for exploration. Over 180 specialty stores, five department stores, restaurants and a diverse food court fill the mall's two levels. Fashion shows and special events are held throughout the year. 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561) 622-2115 Oakbrook SquareA favorite in Palm Beach Gardens, Oakbrook Square's assortment includes both indoor and outdoor restaurants and upscale shops, anchored by Jacobsons, all in an outdoor, covered, Spanish-style environment. 11594 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (561) 626-3880 [ Palm Beach Gardens Main Menu ] HOSPITALSPalm Beach Gardens Medical CenterOwned by Tenet Healthcare Corp., Santa Monica, Calif. Emergency room: Entrance off of Burns Rd., facing Gardens East Dr. Specialties: Open-heart surgery, neuroscience, women's health, ambulatory and laser surgery. 3360 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens (561) 622-1411 [ Palm Beach Gardens Main Menu ] HOTELSEmbassy Suites-Palm Beach GardensReplete with activities, Embassy Suites-Palm Beach Gardens offers visitors staying in any of the hotels 160 suites, an outdoor pool, swan pond, exercise facilities, jogging course, sauna, jacuzzi, tennis courts and an arcade just for kids. 4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561) 622-1000 Palm Beach Gardens MarriottWith 279 guest rooms and 10 meeting rooms - the largest with a capacity of 950 - the Palm Beach Gardens Marriott is an ideal spot for conducting business After a hard day of work, unwind at the pool or health club, and still later, dance and mingle at the hotels popular Club Safari. 4000 RCA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561) 622-8888 PGA National Resort SpaOne of the area's largest and most prestigious locations. PGA National Resort Spa, at the headquarters of the Professional Golfers Association of America, exists as a self-contained entity. The resort houses 339 guest rooms, while the European spa offers an array of 100 different services. A 26-acre lake with canoe and paddle-boat rentals, 19 tennis courts, a health club, lap pool and croquet court are just a sampling of the available amenities. 400 Ave. of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (561) 627-2000 [ Palm Beach Gardens Main Menu ] SCHOOLSElementary and Secondary SchoolsThe Benjamin SchoolA college-preparatory day school with 900 students, ranging from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. 11000 Ellison Wilson Blvd., North Palm Beach (561) 626-3747 The Edison-Russell SchoolAccredited by the Private School Accreditation Association, The Edison-Russell School is a small nondenominational college-preparatory institution for grades one through 12. 10350 Riverside Drive, Palm Beach Gardens (561) 622-0401 St. Clare SchoolAccredited by the Florida Catholic Conference, St. Clare School has 540 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. 821 Prosperity Farms Rd., North Palm Beach (561) 622-7171 St. Marks Episcopal SchoolAccredited by the Florida Independent Council of Schools, St. Mark's has an excellent general-studies curriculum for its 430 students, ranging from pre-K4 to seventh grade. A curriculum for eighth graders will be added in 1997. 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens (561) 622-1504 The Weiss SchoolA school for gifted students with IQ's above 124 and a student/teacher ratio of 15 to 1, grades K-8. 4176 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens (561) 627-0740 Colleges and UniversitiesPalm Beach Community College
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With more golf courses than any other town in the county and probably the
state and the home of PGA of America, the color of this town is mostly green.