It seemed to be more of a nightmare than a dream. Barbie fans were left utterly disappointed after experiencing what was supposed to be a fun-filled, glittery weekend full of immersive attractions and themed installations at the Barbie Dream Fest festival in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Comparing it to 2024’s Willy Wonka Experience, a similar type … Read more
The Palm Beach County restaurant rotation was in need of a reset. It’s here. Big openings are reshaping and reinvigorating the scene, from the long-awaited premieres of Tutto Mare (a sibling of Hamptons favorite Tutto il Giorno) and Coco’s in the new Vineta Hotel, to hotspots like the Polo Room and Armando’s in Boca Raton … Read more
“It was ‘the hood’ last year, but like the flip of a switch, every Palm Beach Island New Yorker is over here now to Instagram their breakfast,” commented someone in the subreddit r/WestPalmBeach. They’re riffing about the new Nora District — short for North Railroad Avenue — the city’s largest redevelopment project in 25 years. … Read more
Exceptionally pricey real estate listings aren’t news in Palm Beach, but the latest crop of nine-figure asking prices is making even the one percent raise an eyebrow. Palm Beach, a longtime playground for America’s wealthiest snowbirds and increasingly a year-round home for billionaires in search of more favorable tax treatments, is now routinely seeing homes … Read more
Private jet access and sommeliers come with your purchase at one planned West Palm Beach condominium. Boat slips are standard at many others, as are shared yachts that residents can reserve for the afternoon. Those kinds of perks are quickly becoming the baseline — because it’s not enough these days to simply build a luxury … Read more
Boca Raton just broke ground on its first new office building in nearly two decades, a sign the city once synonymous with retirement living is making a play for the region’s high-end business tenants. The Aletto, a 140,000-square-foot property rising near Mizner Park, will offer concierge service, a rooftop restaurant — and a test of … Read more
In Palm Beach, like any competitively rich retreat, there’s a hierarchy of deluxe hotels. But there is also a rank and order of rooms and suites within those hotels. Mere “rooms” mean the least, while sprawling villas with private pools, and commanding presidential suites tell a very different story. That’s not so different from anywhere … Read more
In Boca Raton, gated communities practically outnumber grocery stores. But the Cipriani family — famous for their New York City restaurants and Harry’s Bar in Venice — is betting the market is ready for something different: a branded residential tower. This month, the sales gallery opened in downtown Boca for the new Mr. C Residences … Read more
Spring break is a full time job for these Gen Z influencers. Savvy social media stars have stuffed their suitcases with bathing suits, ring lights and cosmetics and headed for Florida’s beaches, but they’re in for a payday rather than a party. And its serious business, with some making more than $20,000 per post, an … Read more
The Palm Beach International Boat Show is bobbing back to Flagler Drive with hundreds of vessels plucked from around the world on display, from pint-sized inflatables to nearly 300-foot superyachts. On now through the 29th, ooh and ahh at the vessels, while checking out attractions from kids fishing clinics and industry seminars, to the “Nautical … Read more
Sports reporter Talia Baia said Iowa’s upset of Florida, the defending national champion and No. 1 seed, “might be my worst heartbreak yet” as she reacted to the March Madness thriller on Sunday. Baia — a diehard Gators alum, who went viral for her locker room interviews during last year’s NCAA men’s tournament — shared … Read more
Hundreds of hospitals across the country are being recognized for keeping patients safe, and a handful of states stand out for having the highest number of top performers. Healthgrades, a platform for finding doctors, health care providers, and hospitals, released its 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Awards this month, naming 438 hospitals in 40 states that rank among … Read more
Mr. Worldwide is staying close to home. The Miami-born recording artist Pitbull, whose real name is Armando Christian Pérez, selected one of his childhood homes as the future site of his music company headquarters, sources confirmed to the Real Deal. Pitbull, 45, has selected a sentimental site for his label’s new office. Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn … Read more
The beaches of northwest Florida have nicknames. Some call these sparkling, jewel-toned waters the Emerald Coast. A recent marketing campaign has dubbed the area NoFlo, while others call the region simply the Panhandle. Still, its best-known sobriquet is also its most unflattering: to most it’s the Redneck Riviera. But these days, a sleeker, more aspirational … Read more
You’re over the snow, the slush and this whole blizzard thing — it’s time to get out of here. Right now, the No. 1 destination for NYC-based escape artists is the Dominican Republic, said Sully Montero of New Jersey-based Teach Travel Discover. But along with the perennially popular DR, she’s seeing a boom in interest … Read more
Despite backlash over Florida lawmakers approving a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump, the move would place him among a growing list of commanders in chief whose names already greet travelers on airport terminals across the country. If finalized by Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Federal Aviation Administration, Palm Beach International would … Read more
More than 40 measles cases have been reported at Ave Maria University in southwest Florida, marking the largest outbreak on an American college campus in recent history. The situation at the private Catholic college comes amid a broader national increase in measles cases, with 2,280 confirmed infections nationwide in 2025 and more than 900 cases reported so … Read more
Buc-ee’s, an oversized travel center that’s built a cult following, is planning to open the world’s largest convenience store next year. The company plans to build a location spanning 76,245 square feet in Fort Pierce, Florida, according to Sebastian Daily. The company filed revised site plans and a building permit with St. Lucie County in … Read more
There’s a new kind of waterpark splashing onto the scene. Florida has cemented itself as the premier winter vacation destination for frost-bitten Americans with the opening of Capitva Landing. The new waterpark at South Seas resort on the Sunshine State’s Gulf Coast debuted on Dec. 22 last year, offering a warm weather experience no matter … Read more
Sometimes, all a relationship needs to stay strong is to break the rules. A Florida husband and wife celebrating 20 years of marriage say they did not save their relationship by playing it safe. Instead, they opened it up. Robyn and Christopher Alesich of St. Cloud, Florida, say they spent the first nine years of … Read more