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The same happened in West Palm Beach, They just knocked down the mall on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard because of feral youth. The place became abandon because people feared going there due to violent crime.

I did some contract work in that area. After hours, I would take my inline speed skates to Lantana to skate at the Palace. The hardwood floor was superb. Most of the skaters were speed skaters, so I fit right in. A visit to Greenacres where roller hockey was favored was a less enjoyable place. They used a very rough "sport court" concrete surface. Guaranteed to remove flesh if you fall.

I just checked the state of "the Palace". Out of business. Turning into a big furniture store.

My last attempts to enjoy indoor rink skating ended in a fall over a fat slob of a teenager. The owner permitted chasing balls across the floor with no care to the safety of those who weren't chasing balls.