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While Singer Island owes its name to Paris Singer, the sewing machine magnate, the history of this majestic island actually dates back much to the turn of the 20th century. Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and Lake Worth to the west, this tiny island was formed by early settlers who hand dug an inlet. The first available records of a settlement on Singer Island date back to 1906. Inlet City was a spontaneous community of fishermen from nearby Riviera Beach or the Bahamas. Fishermen were attracted to this area because of its proximity to the Gulf Stream and vast beaches where they could dry their cotton fishing nets.

Railroad and hotel tycoon A.O. Edward’s built his Colonnades Hotel Originally called the Inlet Court Hotel) in 1947. It was sold to billionaire John D. MacArthur, who ran his empire from a booth at the hotel. The Colonnades had many famous guests including movie and TV stars, politicians, and musicians (including the Rolling Stones and Janis Joplin). In later years, Burt Reynolds used the Tiki Bar for his television show "B.L. Stryker". The hotel was demolished in 1990 to make way for Marriott's Ocean Pointe Resort.

Over the years, Singer Island has evolved into a resort area of genteel hotels and marinas, waterfront condominiums, and residences where one could easily dock their yacht in the back yard. With its pristine beaches, sunny weather, world-class fishing, easy access to the shops and restaurants of neighboring Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach, Singer Island remains the quiet destination that conjures up visions of what life in South Florida is truly all about.