Jupiter Farms, located in western Palm Beach County, Florida, reflects over a century of development shaped by frontier transportation, pioneer settlement, and citrus agriculture. This history traces the evolution of the region through roads, groves, and local families whose efforts left lasting marks on the landscape. While the pioneer history of Jupiter Farms is short, the history of the area spans more than 5,000 years! The origins of Jupiter Farms' development are closely

Chessy Ricca Professor R. Arsenault Oral Histories David Reese: Palm Beach        The bar of the Sailfish Club on Palm Beach during a hot late summer afternoon is a dead zone. Ryan the bartender is watching a football game and I’m awkwardly sitting alone looking at the old man sitting across from me. A few local children play in the recently renovated pool that overlooks the intracoastal waterway, providing an excellent view of the sunset. I’m waiting to meet David Reese, one