When and where does the story take place in book flush beginning?

The story in "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen begins in 1999 and takes place in Palm Beach, Florida.

The exact date is not given at the beginning, but we are given clues like the fact that the story happens around the time of the Y2K scare, and that the main character, "Flush" (aka "F.T. "Billy" Flush) is 14 years old. The setting is clearly Palm Beach, with the story centering around the wealthy residents, the luxury of the area, and the environmental concerns specific to the region.