Ep. 10 - Amy Woods Author of Secret Palm Beach: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure

On this episode of The Palm Beach Current, we sit down with Amy Woods, a longtime journalist and author of Secret Palm Beach: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure, to uncover the stories of Palm Beach County that most people have never heard. With more than 25 years covering the area, Amy brings a rare, insider perspective shaped by decades of local reporting and a passion for human-centered storytelling.

Throughout the conversation, Amy reflects on her career in journalism, including her time with The Palm Beach Post, and shares how those years shaped the way she sees and tells stories. We explore how local journalism gave her access to the hidden layers of the community—the people, places, and moments that often go unnoticed but define the character of Palm Beach County.

We also dive into the inspiration behind Secret Palm Beach and what drew her to focus on the lesser-known, quirky, and sometimes surprising history of the area. Amy shares some of the stories that have stuck with her over the years, how Palm Beach has evolved since she first started reporting, and why she believes there’s still so much more beneath the surface than most people realize.

This episode highlights the contrast between Palm Beach’s public image—wealth, luxury, and exclusivity—and the deeper, more complex reality that Amy has spent decades documenting. It’s a conversation about storytelling, curiosity, and the importance of preserving the narratives that shape a community.

Whether you’re a local, a newcomer, or someone interested in the untold stories behind well-known places, this episode offers a unique look at Palm Beach County through the lens of someone who has been quietly uncovering its truth long before social media.

What We Discuss

Amy’s 25+ year career covering Palm Beach County
Her experience reporting for The Palm Beach Post
Stories that have stayed with her throughout her journalism career
How Palm Beach County has changed over the years
The inspiration behind Secret Palm Beach
Why she focuses on overlooked and lesser-known stories
The role of local journalism in uncovering hidden perspectives
The contrast between Palm Beach’s image and its deeper reality
Why there are still stories in Palm Beach that most people don’t know