Welcome To A New Season

from 1926 Winter 2023

August Events

IT STARTED WITH a conversation with a member’s teenage son. His ideas blew us away. He had thoughts on gaming, virtual reality, and much more—ideas that truthfully, our executive team (whose combined ages and experience levels are many times that of this young man’s) could not have fully imagined. So we listened.

And that’s where much of The Boca Raton’s evolution in the past year has come from: through meaningful conversations and interactions with our members and guests, including the youngest ones. These talks have made our transformation even more personal. It’s been a year’s worth of celebration and changes, a defining time for The Boca Raton as our beloved members and guests find new ways to experience the property.

In the conversation with the young teen, he discussed how he and his buddies find comfort in being in spaces with other like-minded teens. It made him feel more welcomed, he said. And that’s exactly the environment at The Boca Raton, a venue where families can be inspired to connect in profound ways while also allowing each family member to enjoy their own space to pursue individual interests. That includes the newly opened The Break, a nearly 1,000-square-foot lounge at Harborside Pool Club dedicated to tweens, including a mocktail bar and virtual reality gaming. The parent-free zone is a chance for kids to be themselves and socialize on their terms.

This spring, you will also find new dining concepts that will allow you to continue connecting with family and friends (and yourself!). For easy days and nights that offer a wide selection of Florida-inspired cuisine, we invite you to enjoy a meal at Harbor House at Harborside Pool Club, where the effortlessly elevated environment might inspire you to come back for the weekend live music. There’s also the newly opened Burger Bar, our grab-andgo option with handcrafted hamburgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes that are served fresh and fast, allowing you to quickly get back to your activities.

Members and guests also find a new option to stay while on property. After a head-to-toe overhaul that includes a beautiful new light pink exterior and revamped rooms and suites with artful touches, Tower has reopened. The iconic hotel’s origin story started in 1969 as the tallest building in the Boca Raton skyline, and when guests visit it today, they will continue to be in awe of the 360-degree coastal views that this 27-story luxury enclave has to offer.

This issue also reacquaints readers with some of our dedicated team members who are integral to our mission of creating endless possibilities. On page 42, we catch up with Stephen Day, the property’s long-time pastry chef; Corinne Heyl, the general manager of Tower and Yacht Club; and Marcell Samuels-Russell, the director of retail. Read about the individuals who make up The Boca Raton, and in turn, inspire us.

We hope you enjoy this issue of 1926. Welcome to another extraordinary season at The Boca Raton.

Daniel A. Hostettler President & CEO / The Boca Raton