Palm Beach Illustrated June 2024

FASHION

FORWARD UP-AND-COMING DESIGNERS WITH A FRESH TAKE ON PALM BEACH STYLE

THE HEAT IS ON STRAIGHT TALK WITH SOUTH FLORIDA’S CLIMATE WARRIORS

LOCAL LOVE

Jordan Kanegis, Logan Poos, Aurelia Demark

WEST PALM NAPLES

JUPITER

MYERS

PALM BEACH WELLINGTON

FEATURES

56 DESIGNING WOMEN

Seven female fashion designers dish on their style, inspiration, business models, and more

By Katherine Lande

64 MELTDOWN

Climate change has had drastic effects on Southeast Florida, but local experts are working together to shape a safe and sustainable future

By Paige Bowers and K.S. Meyer

70 TAKING FLIGHT

The ultimate guide to birding in Palm Beach County and beyond

By Marianne McNee

CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS

10 FROM THE EDITOR

12 RSVP

Soirees from the social season

NEW&NOW

21 SPOTLIGHT

A new art vending machine dispenses works by Palm Beach County creatives

22 AROUND TOWN

The Pink Retreat connects Lilly Pulitzer enthusiasts, a West Palm Beacher curates gift boxes for readers, and more

26 Q&A

Talking all things tropical plants with Excelsa Gardens’ Colin Friedrich

28 WORTH IT

All you need to know about art prints

30 ICONS

A local artist sheds a new light on Truman Capote’s Swans

STYLE

37 IT LIST

Capsule collections to don this season

38 THE LOOK

Raffia, rattan, and straw, oh, my!

40 THE EDIT

Chic finds from Black-owned businesses

42 BIJOUX

Cool jewels inspired by tattoos

44 BEAUTY

Long-lasting products that lend a pop of summer color

JOURNEYS

47 WANDERLUST

Exploring the extremes of Chile’s Atacama Desert and Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats

50 FLORIDIANA

The 411 on the Tideline Palm Beach’s multimillion-dollar renovations

52 HIGH ROAD

Embark on surf and sand adventures inside the new Beach Runner 4x4

54 HIGH SEAS

Elite design cues make Sirena Yachts’

48-footer a true Turkish Delight

SAVOR

77 HIDDEN GEM

Reliving the 1920s at Radcliffe’s Speakeasy & Supper Club

78 LOCAL BITES

Hip bars to check out now, kid-friendly cookbooks to spark a hobby, and more

84 SIP WITH PBI

Celebrate National Cognac Day with this updated spin on a Sidecar HOME

87 DESIGN

A smart use of wallpapers sets the scene for a family-friendly home with plenty of panache

88 ELEMENTS

Surrealist furnishings will add an artistic edge to any room

90 HERITAGE

Outstanding decor by legendary female interior designers

BALANCE

101 UNWIND

A new convivial libation encourages revelry without the hangover

102 HEALTH & FITNESS

A local pediatrician weighs in on the effects of social media on teens, Jupiter Medical Center unveils a new postpartum suite, and more

108 TRENDING

This Father’s Day, spoil dad with nourishing skin products and more

110 GOOD NATURE

Easy ways to get and stay grounded

CULTURE

113 TOP BILLING

A new photography exhibit opens at the Boca Raton Museum of Art

114 CALENDAR

What to see and do this month

SOCIAL STUDIES

119 PALM BEACH MAGAZINE

Hot parties, beautiful people

LAST WORD

128 REAL TALK WITH...

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Emerging Designers Personal Style

Editor in Chief

Daphne Nikolopoulos

Creative Director

Olga M. Gustine

Executive Editor

Mary Murray

Managing Editor Allison Wolfe Reckson

Fashion Editor Katherine Lande

Automotive Editor Howard Walker

Travel Editor Paul Rubio

Lifestyle Editor Liza Grant Smith

Libations Editor Jules Aron

Web Editor Abigail Duffy

DESIGN

Senior Art Director

Ashley Meyer

Art Directors

Airielle Farley, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto

Digital Imaging Specialist

Leonor Alvarez-Maza

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Jane E. Enos, Stephanie Gates, Kristen Desmond LeFevre, Kelley Marcellus, Gaylene Salomons

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Paige Bowers, Sebastian Clarke, Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo, Michael Drapkin, Tammy Fender, Erika Klein, Marianne McNee, K.S. Meyer, Marie Penny, Skye Sherman, Katherine van Dell

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Nick Mele

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tracey Benson, Janis Bucher, Capehart, Davidoff Studios, Jacek Gancarz, Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach, LILA Photo, Annie Watt

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CLOSE TO HOME

Is it just me, or did this social season seem longer—and more intense? It’s been a whirlwind of parties, exhibitions, pop-ups, and intimate gatherings that has extended to the beginning of summer. The off-season, it seems, is officially a thing of the past.

No complaints here. The world’s interest in Palm Beach, especially with the latest push from Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, has swelled exponentially this year, and it’s made for some exciting moments. We locals, of course, have always known that our little corner of paradise is quite special. This is why we’re devoting this issue of Palm Beach Illustrated to Local Love, starting with our cover story on seven up-and-coming designers, many of whom have recently embraced the Palm Beach area as home.

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EDITOR’S NOTEBOOK

TO INFINITY…

This month marks the opening of “Space Explorers: The Infinite” at the Kravis Center.

As a self-proclaimed “space nerd,” I will be there. Page 114.

I invite you to get to know these talented individuals, who are pushing boundaries in the fashion industry and expressing their own version of Palm Beach style through tropical-chic clothing, shoes, jewelry, and hats. Turn to “Designing Women” on page 56 and enter their colorful world.

SHOW SUPPORT

In homage to Juneteenth, we highlight editors’ picks by Black entrepreneurs in The Edit. Page 40.

This month, we also turn our attention to the vital programs addressing climate change in South Florida. Rising waters, hotter temperatures, and more violent storms are unique challenges here, but there are a number of local organizations working on solutions, from man-made islands to increasing tree canopies, plus researching novel solutions that at the moment we can only imagine. Every concerned citizen should read Paige Bowers and K.S. Meyer’s excellent report, “Meltdown,” on page 64.

Wishing you a relaxing June, right here at home.

Daphne Nikolopoulos daphne@palmbeachillustrated.com

Horloge avec chifres, 1956 terre de faience blanche 16 1/2 in.

Chouette, 1968 terre de faience 11 1/2 x 9 x 6 in.

STYLE FOR HOPE

WHO: Dress for Success Palm Beaches

WHAT: Tenth Annual Style for Hope fundraising luncheon WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 500 guests enjoyed a presentation of the nonprofit’s “Style Icon” award to Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, as well as an onstage interview with event emcee Shannon Cake of WPTV News 5.

MARLENE FELDMAN, ERIKA WILLIAMS

MARK BADGLEY, SARAH CRISER ELWELL, MELISSA MULVANEY, JAMES MISCHKA

ROY CAMPBELL, AVA PARKER

CYNTHIA GAYLORD, GRACIE GAYLORD

TOMMY HILFIGER, JOE ANN FLETCHER, DEE OCLEPPO HILFIGER

FAITH MEYER, BERNADETTE O’GRADY, ILENE GOLEMBIOVSKY

DANIELA LEVENSON, JANE SINCLAIR, SHAUNDELYN EMERSON

LAUREN AND TERRY DUFFY

BRAM MAJTLIS AND NICK GOLD

MICHELLE “BUTTERCUP” DAVID, DEBRA KELLYENNIS, MARY HART, MARCELLA SCHERER

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WHO: Aerin Lauder WHAT: Perfect Palm Beach Retreat: Aerin Beauty Dinner and Aerin for Williams Sonoma Dinner WHERE: Aerin Lauder’s residence and The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Friends of the Aerin brand celebrated its latest introductions, including the launch of the Mediterranean Honeysuckle Tiare fragrance and spring collections for Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home.

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FOUNDERS LUNCHEON

WHO: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties WHAT: Eleventh Annual Founders Luncheon WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The event spotlighted “Hope for Early Education” and celebrated the powerful philanthropic and nonprofit partners making a difference locally in early literacy.

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AMANDA CUMMINGS, WILLIAM A. MEYER, JULIE FISHER CUMMINGS

DANITA R. DEHANEY, DAVID MÉROT

DAVE LAWRENCE, MICHAEL J. BRACCI

RENA BLADES, GABRIELLE RAYMOND MCGEE, ELIZABETH R. NEUHOFF

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BLACK-TIE BALL

WHO: Jupiter Medical Center WHAT: FortySeventh Annual Black-Tie Ball WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: During the elegant evening, the Jupiter Medical Center Foundation raised more than $1.2 million for the hospital’s new Patient Care Tower, which is scheduled to open next year.

JEFFREY AND LEE ANN ALDERTON

PATSY AND JOE PETRI

PHILIPPE JECK AND SHAUNA KRANENDONK

RON AND PEGGY DEL MAURO

CAROLINE WISEMAN, TIFFANY KENNEY

EILEEN AND LES QUICK

JAYNE AND TIM DONAHUE

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AMIT RASTOGI, ERIK PETTERSEN

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GALA KICKOFF

WHO: James R. Borynack, Adolfo Zaralegui, and Findlay Galleries WHAT: Palm Beach Symphony Fiftieth Anniversary Gala Kickoff Cocktail Reception WHERE: Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed the opening of an exhibition of works by AmericanUkrainian abstract painter Simeon Braguin at Findlay Galleries.

DAVID MCCLYMONT, WILLIAM A. MEYER

JENNIFER GARRIGUES, JAMES R. BORYNACK

CATHIE BLACK AND THOMAS HARVEY

CHRISTINE AND MAX ANSBACHER

MARTHA RODRIGUEZ AND JESUS PEREZ-MENDEZ

MARY AND DON THOMPSON

RONALD AND PHILO ROSENFELD

LINDA AND GARY LACHMAN

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SCENES FROM PALM BEACH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

WHO: Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival and Wine Spectator WHAT: Sixteenth Annual Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival WHERE: Restaurants and culinary venues throughout Palm Beach County HIGHLIGHTS: Renowned chefs and culinary personalities from around the globe presented live cooking demonstrations and wine tastings, chef-led workshops, private dinners, and more.

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GABRIELLE WILDE

MICHAEL PISARRI

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ROBERT IRVINE, RALPH LEWIS

MICHELLE BERNSTEIN, BEN FORD

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DAVID SABIN, HAZEL AND MARVIN SHANKEN

DANIEL BOULUD, MARCELLO FIORENTINO

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JENNIFER MARTINEZ, CARLI BRINKMAN, ANNE PODLECKI, CHRISTINE DIROCCO

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DAVID SABIN AND LINDSAY AUTRY (CENTER) WITH PARTICIPATING CHEFS AND CULINARY PERSONALITIES

NEW&NOW

THE INSIDE TRACK TO EVERYTHING PALM BEACH

SPOTLIGHT

GALLERY ON THE

GO

West Palm Beach entrepreneur Meghan McKenna didn’t set out to become a vending machine expert. But after being awarded the Mini Placemaking Grant from the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, enabling her to purchase a machine, she has become exactly that.

Flamango Vending is a machine straight out of a high school cafeteria—but instead of snacks and sodas, it has been refurbished and repurposed to sell small pieces of affordable art by Palm Beach County artists. Inside its coils are prints, stickers, canvases, key chains, stationery, original 5x7s, embroidered hats, jewelry, and even tiny easels to showcase your new art, none of which is bigger than 5.5 inches wide and 8 inches tall. The machine debuted in February at Clematis by Night and will continue to pop up at various locations across the region (visit the Flamango Vending website to discover its current home).

“I seek community, connection, and positive feelings through my creative, experiential work,” says McKenna. “I want to spark the joy of discovery while on the hunt for the machine, the feeling of nostalgia from the vending experience, and a feeling of pride knowing we’re directly supporting local arts.” (flamangovending.com)

—Skye Sherman

Meghan McKenna’s Flamango Vending machine sells small pieces of affordable art by Palm Beach County artists.

CAILIN

BYRNE, OH CAI CREATIVE

IMPACT

UNITING FOR A CAUSE

What happens when local lifestyle service providers assemble for the greater good? More beauty for all. Members of the new 501(c)(3) nonprofit Top of Mind are best-in-class tradespeople and business leaders in the fields of architecture, construction, interior design, landscape architecture, gardens, environmental design, woodwork, stonework, pools, and property management. Together, they not only raise funds but also pledge time and talent. Recent contributions of note include a $100,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, which will be used to purchase a bus to transport underserved children in Belle Glade to the club, and the revitalization of the Phipps Plaza Park, an effort to restore this landmark to the original vision of the architects who designed the surrounding houses. Members handled the landscape architecture, planting, pathways, fountain refurbishment, and more. (topofmindpb.net) —S.S.

TICKLED PINK

Palm Beach is about to get a lot more colorful. The Pink Retreat, an annual “LillyCon” of sorts, returns to paint the town red (okay, pink and green) June 20-23.

While ladies united by a love of Lilly Pulitzer have been gathering for The Pink Retreat since Tosha Williams hosted the first event in 2018, last year, Discover The Palm Beaches became an official sponsor and helped to elevate the experience even more. Lilly Pulitzer is not an official sponsor, but the ethos of the getaway is inspired primarily by the life, legacy, and vibrant palettes of the late designer and her enduring lifestyle brand.

“The Pink Retreat was created to connect women who love living out loud,” says Williams. “We come together to refill our cups, finding joy as we create beautiful friendships. The Palm Beaches is the perfect background to create colorful memories over afternoon tea, learning croquet, or an impromptu lunch with the girls.”

This year, attendees can join experiences like a cookie decorating class taught by Jamal Lake of

Ganache Bakery, creating shift dress–shaped sugar cookies with Lilly-inspired icing colors; a catamaran sailing on the Intracoastal; a Latin dance class; Gilded Age–style high tea at the Flagler Museum; a gratitude-focused art journaling class; a West Palm Beach food tour; lessons at the National Croquet Center; creating a mermaid mosaic; a Worth Avenue walking tour; breakfast with the sisters behind the flagship C. Orrico boutique, where Lilly was relaunched in the mid-1990s; and an exclusive shopping experience at the Worth Avenue Lilly Pulitzer store. While the Hilton West Palm Beach is the host hotel, expect to see color-clad ladies all over town dashing between tours, shopping, activities, and more. (thepinkretreat.com) —S.S.

Above and right: The Pink Retreat will draw Lilly Pulitzer devotees to the Palm Beaches for a celebration of all things pink and green June 20-23.

NEW&NOW

READ ALL ABOUT IT

The next time you find yourself recommending a book to a friend with the words, “You should read…,” consider gifting them a You Should Read box instead. West Palm Beacher Yulia Konovnitsyna recently launched an online shop that pairs purposeful best-selling books, unique crafts from small makers, and other gifts to enrich the reading journey.

“Self-help books embody hope and joy for me,” Konovnitsyna says. “They were my safe space from the darkness of family dys-

function, culture shocks, language barriers, career glass ceilings, spiritual plateaus, relationship pivots, self-love—and maybe, one day, a way toward enlightenment.”

While Konovnitsyna curates a different box each month, customers can also shop by persona, from “Black Voices” to “I Don’t Read Much” types. Boxes can be purchased on-demand or as a monthly subscription, and each features ecofriendly packaging and customizable add-ons like a handwritten card, bookmark, stickers, and more. A percentage of proceeds fuels the Emerging Artists Fund, which aims to support the works of small and independent authors and artists.

Konovnitsyna continues to think outside the box: she launched a local book club in collaboration with 1909 and an event component with “guided adventures” to allow readers to further immerse themselves in the pages of their next great read. (youshouldreadbox.com) —S.S.

As if the adorable sea cows that congregate during our chilly winter months weren’t enough of a draw, the 16,000-square-foot Manatee Lagoon -

An FPL Eco-Discovery Center now has a new feature to explore: three above-ground seagrass nursery tanks. Beyond serving as an educational resource for visitors, these tanks are also functioning ecosystem replenishers. Once the seagrass (grown with water from the Lake Worth Lagoon) matures in the tanks, it will be transplanted into specific areas to benefit manatees and their environment. According to data shared by Manatee Lagoon, one manatee eats an average of up to 10 percent of its body weight in aquatic vegetation each day. Seagrass beds also help maintain water quality and clarity. “Seagrass is critical to our

marine ecosystems, including the Lake Worth Lagoon, because it provides food and shelter for our beloved Florida manatees and other marine life,” says Zack Greenberg, manager of Manatee Lagoon, which is located in West Palm Beach. “The new seagrass nursery exhibit will educate and inspire Manatee Lagoon visitors to preserve and protect Florida’s wildlife for future generations while facilitating seagrass growth.” (visitmanateelagoon.com) —S.S.

Above: Yulia Konovnitsyna curates You Should Read boxes. Below: The new seagrass nursery tanks at Manatee Lagoon are functioning ecosystem replenishers.

Q&A

BEYOND Garden Variety

TALKING ALL THINGS TROPICAL PLANTS WITH EXCELSA GARDENS’ COLIN FRIEDRICH

BY JUDY ALEXANDRA DIEDWARDO

Excelsa Gardens in Loxahatchee was abuzz with excitement in February when legendary tastemaker Martha Stewart visited to film the latest episode of Martha Gardens, streaming this month on the Roku Channel. “It was an exciting experience,” says Colin Friedrich, who oversees the familyowned nursery alongside his mother, Susan, and serves as president of the Palm Beach County Farm Bureau. “It was so much fun having such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guru of the horticulture world touring our property. Martha was like a kid in a candy store.” More than 30 years since its founding, Excelsa is known throughout the region for its impressive selection of unique tropical plants. PBI caught up with Friedrich to discuss his afternoon with Martha and more. (excelsagardens.com)

XPBI: What drew you to this specialty?

Friedrich: It began with my father who, while pursuing his degree at Purdue University, interned at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, where he fell in love with the colorful tropical plants. [They were] very different from the cornfields of Indiana. In 1989 he started Excelsa on a small 5-acre lot, which expanded into the 30 acres that my mom and I now oversee since he retired last year.

Excelsa is renowned for its variety of tropical plants. Which thrive best in South Florida, particularly in the summer?

Many varieties do incredibly well here. Heliconias, philodendrons, and bromeliads are easy to maintain and come in many beautiful colors, which are their biggest selling points. Red and pink gingers, banana [plants], lipstick palms, alocacias, and ferns are great choices too.

What is your personal favorite?

The lipstick palm because of its striking bright red trunk.

Which plants was Martha Stewart particularly keen to share with viewers?

Our collection of banana plants and bromeliads, which were the focus of the two segments she was filming. She was also impressed with our collection of unique palm varieties like the white elephant.

Can you share a few tips for establishing a lush garden?

Pick your favorite spot and choose a focal point to build around. Visit different botanical gardens or a neighbor’s mature garden to see which plants work best for all seasons. Last, layering is a great way to plant a full and balanced garden so that each height level is covered.

What trends are you seeing in tropical horticulture and gardening?

Social media has been a huge driver in giving people the confidence and knowledge to develop their green thumb. Also, the internet has spilled into horticulture, making online shopping for plants an easy option. Last, we’re seeing a trend in plants with large, bold leaves that create an instant tropical vibe.

Colin Friedrich (left) recently hosted Martha Stewart (above) at Excelsa Gardens, which is known for unique tropical plants such as lipstick palms (below) and bromeliads (bottom left).

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THE FINE PRINT

WHEN YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR, ART PRINTS CAN BE WORTHWHILE ACQUISITIONS

BY SEBASTIAN CLARKE AND KATHERINE VAN DELL

Prints by their nature are created in multiples. There are several methods of printmaking including relief, intaglio, and lithography, all of which begin with an image created on a block, metal plate, or linoleum surface before being transferred to paper. Screen printing, also known as serigraphy, employs a mesh screen to transfer images onto fabric or paper. Monotype prints are the exception to the “multiple” rule; in this case, the image is created on a surface then transferred to paper, creating a one-of-a-kind work. Digital prints made using programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator are also a recognized form of printmaking. The value of prints can vary significantly based on many factors, but you can often find great prints at reasonable prices. Here, we outline essential information to consider when buying, keeping, or selling a print.

1. The Edition

An edition is the number of prints that were created using a particular image or plate. You can find the edition by looking for numbers in the lower margin of the image. For example, 3/50 would indicate that the work is one of a series of 50; 3/500 would tell you that there are 500 in the edition. (Contrary to popular belief, the first number doesn’t necessarily represent the order in which the prints were made.) Prints that tend to carry higher value often come from small editions and/or were done by blue-chip artists. An important detail to keep in mind is that nearly identical images can have wildly different values due to such factors as period, edition, size, and subject. You may see “AP” marked on a print; this stands for “artist proof.” A common misconception is that there is only ever one “AP” per edition, but an artist may separate up to 10 percent of

the edition and mark them as such. Nevertheless, an “AP” marking can also enhance value.

2. The Condition

Our humid and sunny climate has an adverse effect on paper. Foxing (the appearance of brown spots) is caused by mold or fungus and, while problematic, is reversible. Stains from mildew or poor framing, tears, creases, and acid burn/discoloration are all condition issues to look for. Prior to the 1970s, mats used

to frame prints contained an acid that leached into the paper over time, causing the image to fade and the paper to darken. In most cases this can be reversed, though be mindful to restore and reframe using an acid-free mat, which should halt any further deterioration.

3. The State Etc.

Artists often create a work and make changes to the plate after an edition has been printed. This might be a change in color or an alteration to the image. A “first state” print often has more value. Furthermore, look for labels indicating provenance as certain gallery or dealer representations can make a big difference in validating a work. Other subtleties such as the type of paper, image size, sheet size, and more will all lead you to a sense of value. «

Color lithograph of The Flowers of Peace (1958) by Pablo Picasso

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FLOCK TOGETHER

ARTIST DORA FROST PUTS A NEW LENS ON CAPOTE’S FAMOUS SWANS

BY STEPHANIE GATES

There are some people who, for whatever reason, become larger than themselves. Their very existence comes to define a moment in time, and their lives take on a cultural significance far beyond expectation. For Truman Capote, his Swans were those people. Together, they defined a generation.

Artist Dora Frost had a front-row seat to this phenomenon because her mother, Margaret Frost, was dear friends with these Swans (women like Babe Paley, Slim Keith, C.Z. Guest, and Lee Radziwill, who were major players in New York high society in the 1960s and ’70s). Her current art exhibition at Haven Palm Beach (on display through June 24) features nine neverbefore-published photographs (taken by Frost’s mother) of the Swans in intimate, candid moments. Frost repurposed these images using paint and glitter before ultimately rephoto-

graphing and reformatting them.

“The images aren’t flashy, but these weren’t flashy people,” says Frost, who resides in West Palm Beach. “They didn’t have people to help them get out of cars or things like that. They were so understated. They came to events on their bicycles. These images and people are rooted in the past, but I wanted to make them modern and take them into the present.”

“We selected photos that were really powerful, with a dignified way of showing an era from the past,” continues exhibition curator Jude Amsel. “The images are intimate, and you get a voyeuristic look into the lives of these women in moments that were very differ-

ent from [the] images of them walking on Worth Avenue.”

The exhibition feels like being home for a family dinner and flipping through old photo albums—a pleasurable way to pass the time before sitting down to dine. The entire experience is intimate and tender, as if there is nothing unusual about family photos with C.Z. Guest, Gloria Guinness, and Babe Paley. For Frost, these were simply her mother’s friends.

“Slim Keith was my favorite because when I was 16 and looked terrible with acne and frizzy hair, she made me feel like the only person in the room,” Frost says. “I wanted these images to preserve the people in the photos because they were so beautiful, but I wanted to do it in a sophisticated way.”

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Clockwise from left: Margaret Frost (center) with Fifi Fell (left) at the El Morocco nightclub in New York City, 1959; Gloria Schiff with Dick Harris (left) and Suzy Mehle with Douglas Fairbanks Jr. (right), Central Park, 1968; C.Z. and Winston Guest in Palm Beach around 1950; Babe Paley in Lyford Cay, Bahamas, year unknown.

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Summer Lovin’

WHETHER YOU’RE STAYING LOCAL OR JETSETTING, THESE CAPSULE COLLECTIONS WILL HAVE YOU LOOKING YOUR BEST

BY KATHERINE LANDE

1. Live in Slim Aaron’s world of “attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places”: Tyler Ellis x Slim Aarons Snapshot Satchel: Sunbathing by the Sea in Florida ($5,000), Tyler Ellis x Slim Aarons, tylerellis.com, 10 percent of each online sale benefits the Fashion Trust U.S. | 2. If there’s one style to embrace this summer, it’s nautical: Nautical 2024 capsule collection (prices vary), Louis Vuitton, us.louisvuitton.com | 3. Channel your inner Maxine DellacorteSimmons with a retro-style set: Summer capsule collection viscose jacquard tank ($296) and viscose jacquard shorts ($248), Tory Burch, toryburch.com | 4. Best curated edit for all your warm weather needs (including gents): Curio at Faena Bazaar, Faena District, Miami Beach, shopatcurio.com | 5. Step up your summer accessory game with the latest Toile de Jouy: Dioriviera 2024 medium Dior Book tote (price upon request), Dior, dior.com | 6. Terry cloth takes on new meaning when you elevate it with double Cs: Coco Beach beachwear set ($2,625) and crochet mules ($1,400), Chanel, chanel. com | 7. Pack a statement-making caftan that works for all island-hopping occasions: Very Vivara collection by Pucci Puccinella bag ($1,100) and Iride print caftan ($1,280), Emilio Pucci, emiliopucci.com

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PALM ROYALE

AT THE BEACH AND BEYOND, THIS SUMMER IS ALL ABOUT RAFFIA, RATTAN, AND STRAW

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GOLDEN GODDESS

Woven gold-tone earrings ($198), Cult Gaia, cultgaia.com

Lala natural earrings ($250), Rebecca de Ravenel, rebeccade ravenel.com

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Raffia 3.5 shoulder bag ($1,595), Dolce & Gabbana, Palm Beach, dolcegabbana.com

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Raffia fringe makes a statement on a bottom hem and carryall tote.

SANDS OF TIME

Interlocking G espadrille slides ($890), Gucci, multiple locations, gucci.com

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Cosmic Serpent bangles in Cacao ($395 for set of three), Johanna Ortiz, johannaortiz.com

Opt for ease with a slip-on slide sandal.

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Woven raffia sandals ($1,290), prada.com

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At Bethesda Hospital, part of Baptist Health, we’re committed to providing the best care possible, especially in emergencies.

That’s why people throughout Palm Beach County are donating to support the modernization of the Emergency Department at Bethesda Hospital East. When complete, the department will feature a redesign for optimized patient care, advanced smart technology, private rooms and more.

Accidents happen. And when they do, you’ll know your generosity has lent a helping hand.

Visit BaptistHealth.net/Giving Giving@BaptistHealth.net 561-737-7733, ext. 84445

LAST STRAW

Handmade straw shopper (starting at $150), All Things Straw, instagram.com/ allthingsstraw

The artisans at All Things Straw create one-of-a-kind bags and accessories that honor the Bahamian tradition of celebrating island culture through colorful pictures on raffia. Each bag is handlined with fabric produced by another Black-owned business, Bahama Hand Prints.

—Kristen Desmond LeFevre, contributing editor

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DREAM WEAVER

Soleil quilt set ($66-$90), Jungalow by Justina Blakeney, target.com

I am obsessed with the home decor designs of L.A.-based artist, designer, and author Justina Blakeney. Her products are all about bringing “good vibes home,” and this 100percent cotton, lightweight, durable, and fashionable quilt will help me do just that.

—Mary Murray, executive editor

PRESERVE AND PROTECT

Mineral tinted face sunscreen lotion ($29), Unsun, unsuncosmetics.com

If I had to live with just one skin care product, it would be this 100-percent mineral sunscreen (SPF 30) that also acts as a primer and color corrector. Formulated for a wide range of skin tones, this vegan lotion works wonders when it comes to minimizing pores and moisturizing. —Jane E. Enos, contributing editor

BURNING DESIRE

Raíces candles ($60), Vela Negra, thevelanegra.com

The black-wax candles in Vela Negra’s Raíces series are gorgeously presented in Mexican dough bowls, but their real charm is the story behind each fragrance. The Juana, Mima, and Papi scents are each named for a beloved relative of the maker, whose roots are Guyanese and Afro-Cuban. —Daphne Nikolopoulos, editor in chief

BLOWN AWAY

Colored wine stemware ($185 for set of six), Estelle Colored Glassware, estellecoloredglass.com

Founded by Stephanie Summerson Hall, this brand is an homage to Hall’s grandmother and their many antiquing missions. The duo’s favorite finds? Colored glass. Handblown by artisans at a century-old company in Poland, each heirloom-quality piece is a nod to Sunday dinners, sweet treats, and an unbreakable bond. —Abigail Duffy, web editor

HOT STUFF

Wine/Champagne carrier ($135), House of Takura, houseoftakura.com

When transporting cool beverages, I’m planning to turn up the heat by sporting House of Takura’s handcrafted-in-Kenya leather tote. While the brand’s limited-edition bags can carry many things, more importantly, they “are meant to carry opportunities into the future of work in Africa, which can only be done through empowering the youth.” —Allison Wolfe Reckson, managing editor

SUMMER WARDROBE

White linen V-neck dress ($475), Lemlem, lemlem.com

Supermodel Liya Kebede started her Lemlem line of artisan-driven resort wear in 2007. Kebede’s casual yet chic pieces are made entirely and responsibly in Africa, with the mission of preserving the local art of weaving in her home country of Ethiopia. —Gaylene Salomons, contributing editor

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BY MARY MURRAY

1. FLY AWAY HOME Apples & Figs swallow bird earrings with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $915. (applesandfigs.com)

2. WALKING ON THE SUN Yvonne Léon sun necklace with gray diamonds and citrines set in 18-karat gold and white gold, $2,550. (yvonneleon.com)

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3. SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME Heavenly Vices Love Modern cartouche necklace in 14-karat gold, $1,200. (heavenlyvicesfinejewelry.com)

4. SNAKE ALONG Vintage Tiffany & Co. snake necklace with diamonds, emeralds, and a sapphire set in 18-karat gold, $42,500. Provident Jewelry locations (providentjewelry.com)

5. BECAUSE I’M HAPPY Sydney Evan large happy face signet ring with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $4,105. (sydneyevan.com)

6. TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART Fred Leighton antique brooch with a moonstone, rubies, and diamonds set in silver over gold, $14,000. (fredleighton.com)

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7. DEAD RINGER Robinson Pelham Stud Club skull earrings with diamonds set in 14-karat gold, $825 each, sold separately. By special order, Marissa Collections, Palm Beach (marissacollections.com)

8. I SAW THE SIGN Aaron Basha Veronica custom bangle with assorted charms set in 14-karat white gold, $8,200. (aaronbasha.com)

9. PEACE BE WITH YOU Sheryl Lowe Rainbow Cobblestone Confetti Pure Peace ring with gemstones set in 14-karat gold, $2,300. (sheryllowe jewelry.com)

COLOR CRAZE

Embrace the vibrant hues of summer with makeup products that go for the bold, pack a glimmering punch, and, best of all, won’t budge on the steamy days ahead:

Guerlain Kiss Kiss Bee Glow Lip Oil in Poppy ($40) and Météorites Setting & Finishing Pearls of Powder in Cool / Rosé ($72, Neiman Marcus, Boca Raton); Benefit Cosmetics Splashtint Moisturizing Dewy Lip Tint in Isle Style ($24) and BadGal Bang! Volumizing Mascara in Power Blue ($29, benefitcosmetics.com); Obayaty Eye Pen in Purple Haze ($33, obayaty.com); Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Multi-Glow Highlighter in Romance Light ($45, charlottetilbury.com); Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Lagune ($32, Chanel counters); Dolce & Gabbana Eye Dare You! Multi-Finish Eyes & Cheeks Palette ($89) and That’s My Line! 24-Hour Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in GTG and XOXO ($29 each, dolcegabbana.com); and Milaner The Monica Sunglasses ($195, bymilaner.com). —Abigail Duffy

BARCLAY BUTERA

It is with great sadness that Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) announces the passing of John J. Rinker, the benefactor of our most significant singular gift in the history of the God-Sized Dreams campaign and the institution.

John's philanthropic contributions to PBA and the Palm Beaches, alongside Sheila, his wife of 43 years, have made a lasting impact.

John was born in 1944 to Vera Lea and Marshall E. “Doc” Rinker, Sr.—a founding member of PBA. After attending Stetson University, John worked for Rinker Materials Corporation and eventually became president of quarry operations.

He was president of the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Foundation and became involved with PBA—following in his father’s footsteps, who helped start the University. He orchestrated the lead gift to build the Vera Lea Rinker Music Hall, named in honor of his mother. He also led the development of the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus and the John and Sheila Rinker Sports Center, completed in 2014 and 2017, respectively.

John is also remembered for his beautiful photos. He bought his first camera when he was 18 during a family vacation. His love of photography took him around the world, giving him unique opportunities to capture spectacular images of the natural world.

Palm Beach Atlantic University Honors the Legacy of its Visionary Donor John Rinker

In 2016, John and Sheila received PBA’s highest honor, the degree Honoris causa, or Honorary Doctorate. In Sheila’s acceptance speech, she spoke of the Rinker family legacy and the generosity the family has shown to PBA since its inception.

John Rinker's commitment to PBA has been both deep and enduring. The January 2024 groundbreaking of the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall—a state-of-the-art facility poised to transform business education—stands as a testament to his vision and dedication. At the forefront of these expansion efforts was John Rinker, who, with the support of his wife Sheila, contributed $20 million along with a $6 million gift he championed from the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Foundation, Inc., of which he was the president. This facility is not just a building; it is a promise to future generations of students who will walk through its doors to learn, grow, and lead with integrity.

“John Rinker's extraordinary legacy at PBA cannot be overstated. His visionary philanthropy, particularly visible in his monumental contributions to our God-Sized Dreams campaign, has propelled the university into a new era of educational excellence and community service,” said PBA President Dr. Debra A. Schwinn. “The Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall, soon to rise at the heart of our campus, stands as a lasting tribute to John's commitment to preparing future leaders through values-based education.”

John's contributions extended far beyond financial support. His involvement in various capacities, including his tenure as a trustee from 1999 to 2007, have been pivotal in advancing PBA's mission. His belief in the transformative power of education was evident in his unwavering support for our students, whom he often said were the true reason for his involvement. John cared deeply for the students' development in integrity, moral strength, and community engagement.

As we reflect on John's remarkable life and legacy, we extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Sheila and the entire Rinker family. We are grateful beyond words for his contributions, his leadership, and his impact on our community. John's legacy will continue to inspire and influence PBA for generations to come.

“John was much more than a benefactor; he was a part of the PBA family. His passion for fostering integrity and moral strength in our students has impacted countless lives, inspiring them to invest themselves in their communities just as he did.” reflected PBA Board Chair Tom McCaffrey. “As we move forward, we do so with a profound sense of gratitude for John's life and everything he has given us. The impact of his generosity will resonate for generations, in every corner of our campus and in the hearts of our students.”

Gifts made in memory of John Rinker will go toward PBA’s Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Business Hall.

YOUR PASSPORT TO THE MOST FASCINATING CORNERS OF THE GLOBE

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

EXPLORA TRAVESÍA ATACAMA & UYUNI OPENS ONE OF EARTH’S FINAL FRONTIERS TO INTREPID TRAVELERS

BY PAUL RUBIO

Off-the-grid, experiential travel has become ever more difficult to achieve in a globalized world. One region where it still exists— even thrives—rises between the sparsely populated, untamed extremes connecting Chile’s Atacama Desert and Bolivia’s Uyuni Salt Flats. Here, amid forbidding climatic conditions, rust-hued mountains and snow-dusted volcanoes scrape the sky, greenery and birdlife

Explora’s Jirira lodge perches the Uyuni Salt Flats (above) while its Ramaditas lodge overlooks the snow-dusted splendor of the altiplano (inset).

from left: the living room at Ramaditas lodge; vicuñas and flamingos commune at a saltfringed lagoon; geysers emerge near the Chile-Bolivia border; the infinite polygons of the Uyuni Salt Flats; preparing for lunch on the flats.

explode around elevated wetlands, geysers bubble along Mars-like rocky outcrops, camelids frolic in the sand, and pink flamingos flock to bone-white salt mounds. It’s a rugged land of unexpected and extraordinary natural contrasts that is now accessible in style thanks to Explora Travesía Atacama & Uyuni. This one-way, week-plus, all-inclusive nomadic journey by famed South American outfitter Explora is a testament to the endurance of transformative travel and a colorful showcase of two of planet Earth’s greatest natural wonders.

The Travesía, which quietly debuted in March 2022, can be accomplished in as few as six nights and as many as 11 and in either direction, though beginning in Atacama is best for acclimatization and the adrenaline build for a salt flat climax. While each sojourn is bespoke (travelers get a private Explora guide, driver, and vehicle, and choose their own half- and full-day excursions from more than 100 options), there’s a commonality of Explora-branded accommodations along this nearly uncharted route.

The journey begins in the heart of San

Pedro de Atacama in Chile at Explora Atacama. This 42-acre desert campus includes a horse stable, four swimming pools, a private observatory, and an all-day restaurant with desert cuisine by Virgilio Martínez, whose Peruvian restaurant, Central, received top marks on the “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2023” list. It then continues to three micro-lodges in uninhabited patches of the Andean highlands—Ramaditas, Chituca, and Jirira—each a similar exercise in mountain minimalism and occupying an enviable cliffside location for maximum vistas. Every day is a new discovery by foot, horseback, bicycle, and/or vehicle, investigating the ethereal natural surrounds near a lodge or traversing the unpopulated terrain in between.

My seven-night Travesía in April entailed three nights in Atacama and four across the trio of Bolivian lodges, resulting in an epic adventure that ranks as a career highlight. As a previous visitor to Explora’s Atacama outpost, I was eager to kick off the trip with some newer offerings among the lodge’s 50 excursions, which range from easy to difficult. I eased into things post-arrival with a

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low-key horseback ride across dry riverbeds and sand dunes, savoring the luxuries of space and silence throughout the altiplano.

On day two, I trekked the moderate 3.5mile Domeyko trail, descending through imposing clay walls and the glistening red canyons of the Domeyko mountain range. By day three, under the direction of my Explora guide, I was all in on the advanced Rio Blanco expedition, following a steep and winding 5.7-mile path to the Blanco River, which is fringed by geysers and velvety llareta plants, and frequented by wild vicuñas and viscachas (imagine: chinchillas but stockier). My return to Atacama and the first part of my Travesía reminded me of the ceaseless splendor of these painted deserts and reignited my fire for extreme exploration. Now it was time to go deeper. Next stop: Bolivia.

My four-day road trip through southwest Bolivia was one I hoped would never end. Following a Wild West–like border crossing from Chile at Hito Cajón, our 4x4 voyage commenced with a 100-mile spin around the region’s greatest lagoon hits. Each is aptly named for the water’s color, from White to Green to the most striking of the group, Red, which is tinted by beta-carotene- and plankton-rich streams, attracting three species of flamingos in cosmic numbers.

Soon after, even the dirt roads disappeared and it was time to put complete trust in the driver and guide. We set off into the infinite horizon, past towering columns of ignimbrite, entering constricted canyons and reaching

what seemed like the ends of the earth. Having not seen any signs of civilization all day, the Ramaditas lodge appeared at first as a mirage but then came into clear view as a lakeside beacon. As we sat cozy in this highdesign isolated space, sipping Bolivian wines as our guide serenaded us with his quena (a traditional Andean flute), the moment felt like

LA PAZ LAYOVER

While multiple flights daily between Santiago de Chile and Calama facilitate swift entry to the Atacama Desert, limited airlift between Uyuni and La Paz mandates an overnight in the Bolivian capital. Check into the modernist Met Hotel (metlapaz.com) for the city’s most comfortable stay and then treat yourself to a multicourse affair at the country’s top table, Gustu Restaurant (gustu.bo), which specializes in haute Bolivian cuisine.

immersive modern travel at its best.

The next day our lengthy driving route to Chituca lodge was tailored to my love for birds and landscape photography, interspersed by hikes in the high wetlands in search of Andean coots, puna teals, and blue-billed ducks. On day six, we rock climbed through cactus-speckled terrain and later ambled through fields of red and yellow quinoa grazed by curious llamas. By lunchtime, we’d arrived at the largest salt flat on Earth, a sparkling white expanse of infinity measuring roughly 3,700 square miles, hewn by immeasurable salt polygons and draped by endless sky. Optical illusions abound in both the dry and wet patches of the flats, lending to idyllic Instagram fodder in the form of tilt-shift and reflective photography. On the northern rim, Explora’s Jirira lodge delivers an unparalleled mountaintop view of the stark white glory, with easy access to nearby islands and mile after mile of salt-crusted grounds navigable by fat-tire bike, vehicle, or foot. The lodge isn’t just a gateway to this bucket-list destination—it’s part of it.

By day eight, it was hard to say goodbye to this vortex of natural extremes and isolation. The trailblazing Explora Travesía Atacama & Uyuni has enriched me with the magic and beauty of one of the planet’s final frontiers and proven that off-the-grid, experiential travel perseveres, even in modern times. (explora.com) «

Clockwise from below: desert cuisine by Virgilio Martínez at Explora Atacama lodge; flocks of flamingos at Laguna Colorada; Árbol de Piedra, a weathered volcanic rock formation, awaits high in the altiplano.

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CHANGING TIDES

PALM BEACH’S TIDELINE RESORT DEBUTS AN INTERIOR REVAMP BEFITTING ITS BEACHFRONT LOCATION

BY SKYE SHERMAN

You won’t need a sound machine if you book an oceanfront room at the Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort and Spa, a Jeff Greene–owned hotel that reopened in January after a reported $20 million in renovations. It’s a unique prospect on an island that has its share of luxury resorts, but only a few located sand-side.

Greene purchased the Tideline—which originally opened as The Omphoy—in 2011. The property received some upgrades in recent years, but the renovations completed throughout the latter half of 2023 are the most extensive yet.

With 134 rooms and suites (40 of which sport direct oceanfront views), Tideline is a relatively small hotel. Its smattering of public spaces includes a bi-level lobby and lounge, as well as Brandon’s indoor-outdoor restaurant, which boasts a bar and pocket sushi concept, Mizu.

Tideline’s executive chef, Gary Mawu, hails from Indonesia and infuses the flavors of Southeast Asia into his food philosophy. Pair that with his Japanese culinary background and the result is what Mawu calls “modern food” with layers of flavor, color, and texture. Be on the lookout for weekly omakase nights, which Mawu hopes to roll out as occupancy picks up.

Modernity is a theme at Tideline. While the recent renova-

tions changed little on the exterior, the updated interiors reflect the more airy, bright neutrals favored by travelers today. In the lobby, dark woods and masculine undertones were replaced with a beachier, coastal-inspired palette and much more natural light. Structural changes were also minimal; the resort received mostly cosmetic upgrades to lights, flooring, and paint plus new furniture. Rooms feel fresh after the reno, especially with a balcony door open to permit those sea breezes.

If you miss the old look, book a scrub or massage at the groundfloor spa, which has seven treatment rooms (as well as a nail and hair salon) and retains the dark, Asian-inspired aesthetic of Tideline’s original iteration. (tidelineresort.com) «

Clockwise from top left: the Tideline Palm Beach Ocean Resort and Spa’s beach and pool; an updated suite bathroom; a renovated guest room with airy, bright neutrals and abundant natural light.

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THE NEW BEACH RUNNER 4X4 FROM ECD AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN IS A BEACH LOVER’S DREAM RIDE

BY HOWARD WALKER

To quote chief Parrothead James William Buffett, aka Jimmy: “If there’s a heaven for me, I’m sure it has a beach attached to it.”

You can bet that if Mr. B were still around, he’d be grabbing the keys to the coolest mode of beach transportation since the surfboard: the new Beach Runner 4x4 from Orlando-based ECD Automotive Design.

Yes, it looks like a classic open-top Land Rover Defender you’d expect to see in the latest Jurassic Park romp. But it’s pretty much brand new from its steel wheels up, powered by a muscly 460-horsepower Chevy V8.

Beach-ready features include racks for surfboards, paddleboards, and bikes, plus a big Yeti cooler for libations, an air compressor for pumping up beach balls, and a removable boom box. The swingout Yakima rack is perfect for mounting

a grill or carrying a set of folding beach chairs. Perhaps the pièce de résistance is the windshield that folds flat to the hood-mounted spare tire, providing a warm-wind-in-the-face, bugs-in-your-teeth, open-air feel.

Formerly known as East Coast Defenders, ECD has been rebuilding, restoring, and customizing old Land Rovers since 2013. Its current lineup includes two-door Defender 90s and 110s, the 130 pickup, the Range Rover Classic, and, most-recently, Jaguar’s E-Type. Original examples are tracked down, given a full nut-and-bolt restoration, and repowered with new GM “crate” motors or Tesla-style electric power trains. The level of fit, finish, and quality is exceptional.

For the Beach Runner, old ’80s Defender 110s are taken apart, the roofs are removed, a safety roll cage is installed,

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and that GM LT1 V8 and 8-speed automatic is squeezed under the hood. To ferry the family to the beach, there are individual bucket seats in the first and second rows, as well as four inward-facing jump seats in the back.

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These days there aren’t too many places in Florida where you can actually drive on the sand, but just driving to the beach or a beachfront parking lot is a blast in a Beach Runner. With that big Chevy V8 sounding as throaty as Bubba Wallace’s NASCAR racer, you’re guaranteed to spin heads as well as wheels. And when pedal goes to metal, there is ferocious performance on tap—almost too much.

Personally, I prefer ECD’s terrific electric power train, which would be better suited to 35-mph cruising with the windshield lowered. While electric power is not currently being offered, I’m sure it’ll only be a matter of time. The Beach Runner should be an EV.

On the road it steers nicely, rides smoothly, and stops with gusto, though the strangely offset pedals can take a little getting used to. Because this is a true Land Rover—with full-time four-wheel drive

and high-low ratios—you’re never going to get stuck in the sand. And it’s a blast sitting up high behind the Momo wood-rimmed wheel with everything open, elbow resting on that low-cut door. If the sun gets a little too toasty you can clip on a bimini-style canvas top, but there are no side screens to keep out the elements in case of a Florida downpour. Thankfully, the leather is marine-grade, the body aluminum, and the floor waterproof.

As you might expect of a bespoke toy, ECD’s Beach Runner doesn’t come cheap. The base price is $249,995, with production limited to just 18 examples a year. But when you’re parked at the beach, flipping those cheeseburgers in paradise, keeping your fins to the left, and sipping a boat drink, a Beach Runner is hard to resist. «

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TURKISH DELIGHT

SIRENA YACHTS’ NEW 48-FOOT TRAWLER-STYLE CRUISER IS A DESIGN KNOCKOUT

BY HOWARD WALKER

Legend has it that way back in 1777, a young confectioner from Constantinople named Haci Bekir mixed starch and sugar with a splash of rose water and mastic gum. Left to set, dusted with icing sugar, and then cut into small cubes, the gelatinous candy we now know as Turkish Delight was born.

Fast-forward 247 years and there’s an even more mouthwatering Turkish delight on offer: the brand-new Sirena 48 from Istanbulbased Sirena Yachts.

Established in 2006, Sirena has grown into quite the powerhouse in the luxury yacht market. At its newly expanded 1.6-million-

square-foot facility close to Istanbul, it produces a fivemodel range of trawler-style yachts, from this new 48 to a high-luxe flagship 88.

This 48 is an important addition, essentially being designed for the U.S. market and with the goal of attracting younger buyers. Easily handled by a couple, it has a terrific layout, with a huge flybridge, acres of outdoor space, a light-filled saloon, and a trio of en-suite cabins.

I got to spend a morning aboard the first 48 to arrive in the United States at the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show and walked

away very impressed. I’m a big fan of trawlerstyle motor yachts, especially ones that can kick up their heels and go fast.

See this newcomer tied to the docks and it is a true head-spinner. Yes, it looks like a scaled down version of Sirena’s 58, 68, and 78 models—same imposing vertical bow, bolt-upright windows, wraparound pilothouse screen, and almost-haphazardly-placed hull windows. But

in a sea of look-alike floating Clorox bottles, the Sirena is a standout.

While the exterior lines are from Sirena’s design team in Turkey, what’s key here is that the 48’s semi-displacement hull is from the drawing board of legendary Argentinian naval architect Germán Frers. He endowed the cruiser with swift performance, confident seakeeping, and a smooth ride.

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PRICE: FROM $1.5 MILLION LENGTH: 52 FEET BEAM: 16 FEET ENGINES: 2 X 550-HP CUMMINS QSB 6.7S TOP SPEED: 24 KNOTS RANGE: 480 MILES WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT’S ONE OF THE MOST STYLISH, FAMILY-FRIENDLY CRUISERS OUT THERE.

How swift? With the optional twin 670-hp Volvo D11 turbodiesels on V-drives, she’ll hit a 27-knot top speed and cruise effortlessly at 16. Even with the standard 550-hp Cummins QSB 6.7s, the top speed is an impressive 24 knots. Throttle back to 10 knots and you’re looking at a cruising range of close to 500 nautical miles; that’s Palm Beach to Nassau and back. And with a draft of just 3 feet 5 inches, skinny Bahamian waters are not a problem.

Climb aboard the hydraulically lowering swim platform at the stern, take the three steps up to the aft cockpit, and soak in the

view. The cockpit is completely shaded by the flybridge and features twin sofas and a foldout table for entertaining. Sliding-glass doors open into the saloon, with the compact galley right there so the cook remains part of the action. The saloon boasts another dining area with a U-shaped sofa and hi-lo table.

Take the wide teak-treaded stairs up to the flybridge and prepare to be wowed—again. I love this top-deck space, with its full sofa at the rear, outdoor kitchen, two-person helm seat with 360-degree views, and massive sun pad in front for six or more.

Make your way below deck to find the Si-

rena’s spacious primary suite, which spans the entire 16-foot beam and has more than 6 feet, 5 inches of headroom. Up in the bow is an equally roomy VIP cabin that could almost double as the primary. Close by is a twin-bedded guest cabin with almost 7 feet of headroom.

Throughout the yacht, the quality of materials, the level of detailing, the fit and finish, and the cool design cues are top-notch. These details are made even more impressive when you consider the fact that the Sirena 48 has a super-competitive base price of $1.5 million, or around $1.8 million nicely loaded. This is one Turkish delight that is worth the calories. «

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BY KATHERINE LANDE

GROUP PORTRAIT BY NICK MELE

Meet seven female fashion, jewelry, and accessories designers who live and work in Palm Beach County

Clockwise from top left: Sarah Bray-West, Aurelia Demark, Emme Parsons, Logan Poos, Amy Royal, Jordan Kanegis. Shot on location at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach.

Caroline Bramlett

TILLIE, RESORT WEAR shoptillie.com, instagram.com/shoptillie

Sartorial icon: My grandmother Quintilla, whom Tillie is named after First piece she designed: While I have been sketching dresses all my life, the first piece I sewed from scratch was a tweed mini skirt my first semester of college. My first design for Tillie was our Palm dress, a midi style that comes in two prints.

Best business advice: Stay true to your vision—that is your magic!

Cherished fashion find: A bracelet from Iris Apfel’s personal collection

Go-to beach accessories: An LL Bean boat tote, a Sarah Bray Bermuda hat, and my sketchbook

Beauty must-haves: RMS Beauty tinted lip color in shade Peacock Lane

and Primally Pure Everything Spray

Beloved local spot: Surfside Diner

Desired travel destination: Paris, [with its] endless beauty and inspiration around every corner.

Favorite podcast: How’d She Do That? by Emily Landers

Words of wisdom: “Every day God invites us on the same kind of adventure.

It’s not a trip where He sends us a rigid itinerary; He simply invites us. God asks what it is He’s made us to love, what it is that captures our attention, what feeds that deep indescribable need of our souls to experience the richness of the world He made. And then, leaning over us, He whispers, ‘Let’s go do that together.’” —Bob Goff

Caroline Bramlett describes her personal style as timeless, tailored, and creative. Her designs include the Palm dress (center left) and the Park dress (top left and center right).

Personal style: I gravitate toward a relaxed, uncomplicated look in neutral colors and layer in jewelry and accessories.

Sartorial icon: My mother. She taught me that if you have the right accessories, you’re good to go.

First piece she designed: Our elephant pendant with a blue sapphire eye to commemorate my first daughter, Eloise

Best business advice: A wise silver fox once told me [to] listen, understand, and question all sides of a conversation.

Aurelia Demark

AURELIA DEMARK FINE JEWELRY aureliademark.com, instagram.com/aureliademark

made from 18-karat gold with diamonds

Beauty must-haves: Hourglass Phantom Volumizing Glossy Balm and Chantecaille Sheer Glow Rose Face Tint

Never leaves homes without: Tortoiseshell Celine sunglasses and jewelry

Beloved local spot: A cozy booth at The Honor Bar

Summer reading: Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

Coveted item for summer: Our coral pendant

Words of wisdom: Have a huge conviction in what you want to do and keep going.

Aurelia Demark cites nature as her greatest inspiration and her four-leaf clover design as a signature piece. Hearts are also a common motif in her work.

Right: large eyelet flower

earrings with diamonds set in 18-karat gold

Sarah Bray-West

SARAH BRAY BERMUDA, SUN HATS

sarahbraybermuda.com, instagram.com/sarahbraywest

Greatest inspiration: Oprah. Since I was a young girl growing up in Texas, I have always admired her work ethic and ability to persevere with elegance and grace.

First piece she designed: I started with small-batch caftans made with vintage textiles, but my sun hats woven with antique ribbons really took off.

Best business advice: Start small with one item and focus on getting that item perfected before launching more products. Stay nimble and lean for as long as you can before taking on investors and ambitious growth goals.

Cherished fashion find: Too many to count! I am a massive vintage collector. Recently, I started collecting vintage Stubbs & Wootton smoking slippers. I also collect vintage needlepoint handbags, seashell jewelry, 1980s big gold clip-ons, vintage silk kimonos, and nightgowns/slip dresses.

Coveted items for summer: Julia Amory’s Baby Jane dress and her cute new solid silk sets. I will be wearing these to dinner in Bermuda all summer.

Never leaves home without: My hand-engraved necklace by Miami-based jewelers Emily & Ashley. It is engraved with my son’s birthday and initials.

Beloved local spot: The Society of the Four Arts’ children’s library and gardens

Ideal meal: A cheeseburger at La Goulue’s bar

Drink of choice: Cold brew with macadamia nut milk from Composition Coffee in West Palm

Words of wisdom: Let go of perfectionism and forgive yourself. Since becoming a mom, I have a totally new outlook on life. I now realize everyone is just trying their best every day and that’s both freeing and beautiful to accept.

Sarah BrayWest’s sun hats are made from biodegradable tropical grasses and palm tree leaves, and each features interchangeable antique and vintage ribbons.

EMME PARSONS, SHOES

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instagram.com/emmeparsons

Sartorial icon: Phoebe Philo during the Celine years

First piece she designed: The Cecilia sandal, a classic flat T-strap sandal that is still in rotation. Memorable career moment: Going to Italy for the first time and knowing how difficult the path ahead of me was, but also knowing that this was what I was meant to do.

Signature piece from her collection: The Danielle loafer, a classic silhouette that we can’t keep in stock.

Cherished fashion find: An oversize men’s tuxedo shirt from my favorite vintage shop in Florence Go-to beach accessories: Our Bari pool slides and my Sherman Field necklace Palm Beach hidden gem: Lara House of Beauty, where I get all of my bodywork and facials done.

Beloved local spot: The Oriental Food Market in West Palm Beach

Song on repeat: “Five Hundred Miles” by Mamman Sani

Words of wisdom: Take the best from every situation.

Emme Parsons’ designs reflect her “put together, most of the time” personal style. her designs include (from top) the Veneto, the Cecilia, and the Danielle.

Jordan Kanegis

NETTA, SWIMWEAR shopnetta.com, instagram.com/jordankanegis

Personal style: Feminine, elegant, and comfortable

First piece she designed: A handmade crochet swimsuit called the Evelyn after my grandmother.

Memorable career moment: Hosting a brand trip to Palm Springs in celebration of my last collection. By the time the trip was over, everyone felt like family.

Cherished fashion find: A vintage Lanvin blazer from The Church Mouse

Beauty must-have: Saie liquid blush in shade Spicy

Beloved local spot: Show Pony in West Palm Beach for the best vintage and antique furniture finds Ideal meal: The buffalo chicken sandwich from Buccan Sandwich Shop

Summer reading: Unreasonable

Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect by Will Guidara

Most-used app: The RealReal Words of wisdom: Nothing extraordinary happens inside your comfort zone.

The spirit of Jordan Kanegis’ sartorial icon, Jane Birkin, is alive in her effortless yet elegant swimwear and beach attire.

Amy Royal

ROYAL BY AMY ROYAL, CAFTANS royalbyamyroyal.com instagram.com/royalbyamyroyal ,

Personal style: Colorful, eclectic, confident

Sartorial icon: Cher, circa 1975 to 1980

First piece she designed: A caftan during COVID in 2020

Memorable career moment: Randomly seeing someone wearing one of my pieces in everyday life.

Outfit in regular rotation: Running shorts and a tee with sneakers

Go-to beach accessory: A plastic woven beach bag by Squeeze De Citron

Palm Beach hidden gem: The vintage candy selection at Green’s Pharmacy

Desired travel destination: Every location where my six children live

Favorite podcasts: The Ken Coleman Show and What We Wore

Words of wisdom: Be quick to listen and slow to speak.

Amy Royal says her most cherished fashion find is a vintage needlepoint skirt. Her love of pattern and artisan craftsmanship is evident in the caftans she designs for her own label.

A collector of vintage jewelry, Logan Poos brings that same sense of curation, experience, and nostalgia to her jewelry designs. She says she never leaves home without jewelry and lip gloss. “I feel naked without both,” she adds.

LOGAN TAY, FASHION JEWELRY logantay.com, instagram.com/logantay

Personal style: Colorful and fun! I love mixing basics with fun pops of color. For example, a fun pair of pants with a classic white T-shirt. Greatest inspiration: Kendra Scott. Her book, Born to Shine, is the best.

First piece she designed: Silver bangles that had sea glass and shells on them that I [had] collected in Hawaii. I hand-soldered all my pieces when I first started.

Memorable career moment: Getting into Anthropologie. It has always been at the top of my list, and I still pinch myself.

Signature piece from her collection: My current favorite is our floral charm necklace, but my staples are our jumbo herringbone necklace and large engraved heart necklace. Go-to beach accessories: Gold bangles and a

woven tote

Beloved local spot: Field of Greens. I go there nearly every day for lunch and never get sick of it.

Favorite podcast: How I Built This. [It] is so inspiring for entrepreneurs like myself to hear others’ stories, including all the challenges they experienced along the way in building their companies.

Most-used app: Instagram or TikTok. They are some of the most powerful business tools out there in terms of getting people to know your brand. Words of wisdom: What’s meant to be will be. This has had a big impact in both my personal and business life in helping me understand that there are some things in life that are out of my control and sometimes you just have to have faith and go with the flow. «

SWELTERING TEMPERATURES, RISING SEAS, AND ABOVE-AVERAGE HURRICANE SEASONS HAVE BECOME A FACT OF LIFE FOR SOUTH FLORIDIANS. CAN THESE LOCAL EXPERTS FORGE A MORE SUSTAINABLE WAY FORWARD?

BY PAIGE BOWERS AND K.S.

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In the middle of a heat wave last July, South Floridians couldn’t even escape the 100-degree temperatures with a quick dip in the ocean because the water was just about as hot.

That alone made for a jaw-dropping bit of national news—ocean water rarely rises above 90 degrees Fahrenheit—but then came the race to save dying coral from scorching coastal waters. This was not just about the vibrantly hued aesthetics of reefs, but rather about safeguarding a valuable component of the global food supply (reefs provide key nurseries for marine life of all kinds) and a source of protection from powerful waves during storms (serving as built-in infrastructure to stem surge). It was also about money: reefs bring in billions of dollars a year to the state’s economy. Data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) suggests that coral reefs in Florida generate $4.4 billion in local sales, $2 billion in local income, and 70,400 full- and part-time jobs.

Dramatic weather events like this are caused and compounded by climate change, or what the United Nations defines as long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns brought on by human activities such as burning coal, oil, or gas. When these fossil fuels are burned, they release greenhouse gases that encircle the earth and trap the sun’s heat, which leads to higher temperatures and other detrimental environmental occurrences such as stronger storms, melting glaciers, rising seas, droughts, and food shortages.

Given Southeast Florida’s delicate, interconnected ecosystem, area environmental experts, advocates, and lawmakers have recognized the need to work together to both help the region adapt to its changing climate and mitigate some of the causes.

“We’re looking at what we can do as a worldwide challenge,” says James Murley, chief resilience officer of Miami-Dade County. “Can the world and all of us who are a part of this problem reduce the rate of emissions so

PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS BELIEVED CLIMATE CHANGE WAS HAPPENING

that we can slow down the warming of the atmosphere? Any way you look at it, you don’t turn off that process overnight or in a year.”

But with concerted effort, it’s not without hope.

IMPACT YOU FEEL: IT’S TOO DARN HOT

It isn’t all in your head—it’s in your backyard. You can feel it, and you’re not alone. According to a Fall 2023 Florida Climate Resilience Survey conducted by Florida Atlantic University (FAU), which sought to gauge Floridians’ views on their preparedness for and resilience to climate hazards, 90 percent of respondents believed climate change was happening. A similar nationwide

James Murley

Florida Atlantic University’s Erik Johanson in the field in Costa Rica’s Juan Castro Blanco National Park, where he studied a volcanic lake’s environmental characteristics related to climate

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TOP 10 HOTTEST YEARS ON RECORD ALL OCCURRED IN THE LAST 15 YEARS.

the last 15 years,” says Erik Johanson, PhD, head of FAU’s Environmental Change Laboratory. “This is a worrying trend because we have a growing population here, growing energy demands, and less natural space that can mitigate these climate impacts.”

study conducted by Yale University found that 74 percent of Americans believe the same thing. The FAU report chalked that difference up to Florida’s experience with hurricanes and other severe weather—like the 26 inches of rain that fell in Broward County in less than 12 hours in April 2023 and the hundred-plusdegree heat indexes of last summer.

None of that data is slowing population growth in the Sunshine State. In December, Florida’s Office of Economic and Demographic Research (EDR) reported that the state’s population increased by 359,000 people in 2023. It estimated that over the next five years, the state’s population will continue to grow by about 300,000 people annually. Despite the results of the FAU and Yale studies, it seems worrisome trends don’t bother out-of-staters who continue to flock to Florida for the weather and outdoor lifestyle. But the influx of new residents exacerbates the factors that are triggering the increased heat and unruly storms.

“The top 10 hottest years on record are all in

Because severe weather has not been limited to the past 15 years, Johanson’s lab has reconstructed paleoclimate records to see how events like droughts have historically impacted societies. “I can look at the past and find some really critical, important examples,” he says. “But the sheer magnitude and the speed of changing climate today is what stands out as such a unique thing and a worrying thing, especially when you consider the effects and the influence of communities along the coastlines and in vulnerable areas and how slow to adapt those communities can be given the infrastructure that’s there.”

CAN COOLER HEADS PREVAIL?

Experts say individuals need to own their role in this moment. “There are a lot of actions people can do on an individual basis,” Johanson says, adding that they can opt for cleaner e-vehicles or hybrids to cut down

on greenhouse gas emissions. They can also push their local representatives to support the types of large, multidecade projects that will be required to mitigate climate change. FAU’s Climate Resilience Survey indicated that the will to encourage government officials to act on more environmentally friendly policies is there, but Johanson notes that it’s hard to get politicians to focus their energy on efforts that involve results that may not be seen for another 20 to 40 years.

Which is why it’s good to be able to turn to the science. Murley points to research universities like the University of Miami and FAU, both of which are providing crucial data that can not only spur elected officials to act, but also help them to better understand the specific actions to take. However, because the rate of climate change is so fast, oftentimes the best you can do is create strategies that will slow that process down and allow us to adapt.

“We know it gets hot in the summer, but our younger generations are starting to feel a change about when they can go out and play safely,” says Megan Houston, chief resilience officer for Palm Beach County. “We also worry about our outdoor workers—our farmers, our construction crews, our tourist industry workers [who] have to be outside, as well as pregnant women and parts of our

Palm Beach County officials have embarked upon resilience efforts to support an enhanced ecosystem where native species can thrive. One such project is the Currie Park Living Shoreline, pictured above at planting in 2017 and left in 2021 following four years of growth.

Erik Johanson and a FAU graduate student explore a coastal estuary in Ecuador that holds sediment records of El Niño climate events that impact the region over time.

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elderly population. Even some medications don’t work as effectively on hotter days, so things like that are important to recognize and figure out how to [solve].”

One way Palm Beach County is trying to beat the heat is by increasing the tree canopy. Houston says that the county received a $1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to add trees along walking and recreation areas in the western part of the county. County officials will also be giving out nearly 2,000 trees to Belle Glade, South Bay, and Paho-

kee residents so they can increase tree coverage around their homes. Typically, those areas have 9 percent tree coverage, and Houston says this program aims to get it up to nearly 40 percent.

“We know what it’s like to stand under an oak tree instead of being on the hot pavement waiting for the bus,” Houston says. “So, it helps provide that reduced ‘feels like’ temperature, improves air quality, and can help with stormwater mitigation. The benefits go beyond the aesthetically pleasing component that we think about.”

IMPACT YOU FEEL: RISING WATERS

Sure, there are king tides and the occasional late-summer gully washers that leave water where water shouldn’t be. But it’s more than that—more frequent and more impactful.

According to the Florida Climate Center in Tallahassee, not only are Florida’s sea levels as much as 8 inches higher than they were in 1950, but the rate of that rise is rapidly accelerating. In Miami, data shows that sea levels increased 6 inches between 1985 and 2016. Looking to the future, projections from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers indicate that levels in Miami are expected to rise yet another 6 inches over the next 15 years (the same increase in half as many years). With the state already at a low elevation, these rising waters could cause problems for coastal communities and habitats, to include being more vulnerable to storm surges and erosion.

Hearing or reading that is one thing. Seeing it through virtual reality goggles really drives

PALM BEACH COUNTY RECEIVED A $1 MILLION GRANT FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO ADD TREES ALONG WALKING AND RECREATION AREAS IN THE WESTERN PART OF THE COUNTY.

Megan Houston (center)

the point home, as FAU scientists found in Fall 2022, when they went into the community to research how witnessing a fictional flooding scenario in West Palm Beach’s Osprey Park positively impacted residents’ willingness to be informed about strategies such as higher seawalls and man-made islands to mitigate the impacts of rising sea levels. The presentations even made an impression on West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James, who looked at it as an alternative way of discussing the issue with the public.

“I think city leaders, when they experience virtual reality and the issues presented, it will leave a lasting memory as to what the impact of sea level rise could be,” James said in an FAU video about the project.

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Carolina Maran, PhD, the South Florida Water Management District’s district resiliency officer, notes that the group is trying to build

extra capacity into its system so that it can both manage the region’s water supply and protect its ecosystems and property.

“When you’ve had a year as wet as we’ve had, the groundwater table is high, [and because of] the sponge that we live on, the water can’t go down, so it’s going to do what all water does—flow downhill to the canal,” Maran says. “We have to manage those systems carefully.”

Maran says that higher seas make it harder to discharge water to the ocean, which increases the flood risk. The district is investing in enlarged canals, elevated canal banks, and enhanced culverts that will make it easier to carry water out to sea with pumps. The point is to create more pressure against the rising ocean, she says, and keep saltwater out of the aquifers that provide much of the region’s drinking water. Johanson points to an effort that is currently underway to buy additional land south of Okeechobee that would potentially create more conservation space where

water could gather and then flow south into the Everglades.

But these efforts to manage the rising heat and waters require coordination and collaboration between the resilience and water management officers in Southeast Florida.

“If Miami-Dade decides to add pumps and pump more water into our primary canals, then someone downstream will be seeing flooding,” Maran says. “We need to plan for these things together.”

MAKING AN IMPACT TOGETHER

One of the forces behind this push for a cohesive plan for environmental resiliency is the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact, or Compact for short. Compact is a 15-year partnership between climate practitioners in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties to coordinate a strategy that mitigates the impact of greenhouse gases on the region.

“Climate change doesn’t care if your district is red or blue,” says Lauren Evans, a local consultant for Compact. “These impacts are occurring regardless of political party, and so we really try to roll up our sleeves and focus on the solutions we can advance. We try to harmonize our region’s voices on matters related to climate and resiliency, to provide nonpartisan credibility and legitimacy and continuity.”

One of Compact’s primary goals is to secure funding for environmental projects. Evans points to a recently successful venture: “We have a $1 million planning grant from the EPA that we are [using to develop] a regional greenhouse gas reduction plan,” she says. “That plan will set our region up to be eligible for $4.3 billion in potential competitive funding from the federal government—from the EPA—to

The S-29 Spillway Structure is located at the outlet of the C-9 Canal in North Miami Beach. Its purpose is to control water surface elevation in the C-9 basin and regulate discharges to Biscayne Bay.

The S-709 pump station is part of the South Florida Water Management District’s Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project. Carolina Maran

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THE AMOUNT OF POTENTIAL COMPETITIVE FUNDING THE SOUTHEAST FLORIDA REGIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE COMPACT COULD BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE TO ADVANCE CARBON REDUCTION STRATEGIES IN OUR REGION BE

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advance carbon reduction strategies in our region.”

Evans says this is just one of the Compact initiatives that is pulling the region’s stakeholders together—from local governments to the media, from the private sector to planning agencies—when it comes to elevating and developing a vision for Southeast Florida. In her mind, it’s the kind of progress that stands to differentiate the region as the national epicenter for climate technologies.

“We really need to stop framing this in a way that this is all just a drag on our economy, when really the solutions here have the opportunity to unlock enormous economic opportunities for our region,” Evans says. “[It can] create the jobs and technologies and work that, frankly, our children are going to inherit from us.”

That work still lies ahead. Evans says Compact is pursuing multiple avenues toward resiliency, as there will more than likely be no single, cure-all technology or practice that will come along and fix things in one fell swoop.

James Murley agrees, holding up his phone as an example: “The iPhone represents [an] unexpected technology breakthrough, because I’m old enough to remember when there was no iPhone. What I can do on an iPhone today is like Buck Rogers, the comic book [hero], when I was growing up. So, we have the ability to make technology work for us. I don’t think it’s going to eliminate the stuff we are talking about; maybe we really have a breakthrough in taking carbon out of the atmosphere, and then we really slow down that warming. Things are possible, but they also shouldn’t become a reason for not being responsible for leaving this place better than we found it.” «

Algae are a typical part of a marine ecosystem that provide food and keep bodies of water healthy and oxygen enriched. But when water temperatures rise, it can create conditions where some algae can grow at a faster rate and create a dangerous reddish- or green-pigmented scum that releases toxins that make people and animals sick.

FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute is conducting ongoing research to determine what types of algae are behind these blooms and the factors that cause them to evolve into something more dangerous. And institute researchers have discovered a link between blooms and coral bleaching, including findings first published in the international journal Marine Biology in 2019.

Scientists had previously attributed coral bleaching (and massive coral death) mainly to warming water temperatures due to climate change. But armed with 30 years of unique data from Looe Key Reef in the Lower Florida Keys, FAU’s researchers have discovered that the problem of coral bleaching is not just due to a warming planet, but also a planet that is simultaneously being enriched with reactive nitrogen from multiple sources.

The problem starts with runoff: improperly treated sewage, fertilizers from farming, and contaminated topsoil are all contributors to elevated nitrogen levels in groundwater. As that nitrogen-rich water makes its way to the ocean, it causes phosphorus starvation in coral reefs. Call it a one-two punch—once the corals are starved for phosphorus, they’re more likely to bleach because their overall temperature thresholds are chemically suppressed.

FAU’s research links reactive nutrients and algae concentrations, showing that South Florida’s coral reefs were dying off long before they were impacted by rising water temperatures.

“Our results provide compelling evidence that nitrogen loading from the Florida Keys and greater Everglades ecosystem caused by humans, rather than warming temperatures, is the primary driver of coral reef degradation at Looe Key Sanctuary Preservation Area during our long-term study,” Brian Lapointe, PhD, the study’s senior author and a research professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch, said in a statement. “The good news is that we can do something about the nitrogen problem, such as better sewage treatment, reducing fertilizer inputs, and increasing storage and treatment of stormwater on the Florida mainland.”

magine this: you’re birding in South Florida, having ventured out to one of the region’s prime birding destinations and now patiently scanning the marsh horizon, looking for color and slight movement.

In a flash, you spot a tall brown wading bird with white spots on its side, skinny legs, and a lengthy neck with a fairly long, slightly curved bill, the surefire markings of a limpkin. It is a new “life bird” for you and, even better, it feels good to be among one of nature’s boldest creations.

“South Florida is an incredibly dynamic place to bird,” says Paddy Cunningham, a Fort Lauderdale–based biologist and the owner of Birding Adventures. “It’s a top 10 birding destination in the United States and probably the top 100 in the world.”

The opportunity to witness so many species attracts birding enthusiasts to South Florida all year long. Driven by the emergence of inexpensive but high-quality digital photography and free mobile apps (such as Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Merlin Bird ID and eBird), birding has become more mainstream. The latest surge in popularity came during COVID-19, when getting out in nature became a great

release from the stresses of the pandemic.

As a measure of the growing popularity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and

As a measure of the growing popularity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation found that approximately 96.3 million Americans, age 16 or older, “observed birds around the home or away on trips” that year. That is more than double the amount of “bird observers” tallied in the 2016 report (45 million).

Here in South Florida, local birders benefit from being on the Atlantic Flyway and near Everglades National Park. These areas help to support a wide spectrum of resident and migrant bird populations, as well as rarities and exotics that often blow in during hurricanes. In addition, conservation efforts, such as Stormwater Treatment Areas (SWTA), have proven to be a lifeline for many species.

“The primary goal of the SWTA has been to take up the nitrates, phosphates, and more from the agricultural areas, mimicking the filtration system of the Everglades,” explains Cunningham. “They’ve been a big success, adding valuable habitat opportunities.”

Loss of habitat, the prevalence of invasive plants, climate change–related

"South Florida is an incredibly dynamic place to bird. It’s a top 10 birding destination in the United States and probably the top 100 in the world.”

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ecological factors, and the rise in the use of pesticides have all contributed to putting many bird species in peril. The major decline in the insect population is another looming issue. Consider yourself lucky if you spot any of the birds listed as “endangered” by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, such as the Everglade snail kite or Florida grasshopper sparrow, or “imperiled,” including the limpkin, burrowing owl, or least tern.

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At the same time, the expansion of marsh

land (including phase 2 development of Boynton Beach’s Green Cay Nature Center, which is expected to be completed in December 2025) as well as the emergence of initiatives that foster new migrant traps (which the National Wildlife Federation defines as “verdant, sheltering pockets where birds congregate”) in urban areas are encouraging developments in the effort to create and restore habitats. Small steps, like installing native plant gardens in home yards, are also having an important impact.

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One of the best ways to start birding is to go on a walk with your local chapter of the National Audubon Society, which exists to protect birds and the places they need to thrive. “You learn so much more going out with experienced, longtime birders,” says Larry Manfredi, owner of Larry Manfredi Birding Tours in Homestead. “It’s all about the thrill of the chase.”

Brian Rapoza, the field trip coordinator with Miami’s Tropical Audubon Society, agrees with Manfredi but also encourages solo exploration. “If you want to be a good birder, it is important to strike a balance between going on outings with experts and developing your own bird ID skills,” he says.

Take a chance and embark on a birding outing right here in South Florida. You’ll find that the fun is in the search, the learning, and being part of the birding esprit de corps. Binoculars, anyone?

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Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

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Festival Wildlife and Environmental Exposition Cape Coral February 22, 2025 ccfriendsof wildlife.org

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South Florida abounds with natural areas that are ideal habitats for birds listed as either endangered or imperiled by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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Your birding skills will soar with these resources

1Field guide: A good field guide is the key to enjoying the bird kingdom. The Sibley Guide to Birds Second Edition is excellent, as is the Peterson Field Guide to Birds of North America Audubon has several detailed publications, and the National Geographic and Kaufman guides are also first-class. While outstanding online compendiums, such as the free Audubon Bird Guide, can be easier to deal with in the field, sketchy internet service can sometimes present problems. Best bet is to buy a hard copy.

have helped to revolutionize wildlife photography. Advanced photographers should look at Canon’s R3 and R7 models, Nikon’s Z 50 and Z 9 models, and Sony’s lineup of mirrorless offerings. They are often paired with excellent zoom lenses from the same providers or from Sigma or Tamron. For a smaller investment, check out the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV, Sony Alpha 6100, or Nikon Coolpix P1000.

Optics: A reliable pair of binoculars is the next essential tool. Start with 8x42 magnification, which provides a slightly wider view with better image stability compared to 10x42. If you wear glasses, purchase a pair with adjustable eye cups so they fit well with your specs. If you want to up your game, consider acquiring a spotting scope, which can put long-distance birds much closer than bins can.

Digital photography: The introduction of mirrorless cameras and major advances in AI-driven autofocus, faster frame rates, image stabilization, weatherproof bodies, and low-light shooting

Smartphone apps: First launched in 2014 as a birding coach for all levels of users, the Merlin Bird ID app puts a comprehensive field guide in the palm of your hand. As the Cornell Lab states, it comes “complete with photos, sounds, and ID tips for more than 6,000 bird species.” The 2021 addition of its Sound ID feature has made birding even more accessible; the function now recognizes 540 species in the United States and Canada, and hundreds of others in supported regions worldwide. Both the sound and photo functions work offline, meaning the app is still an asset in remote, WiFi- or dataless locations.

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It is critical to correctly set up your camera across the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Most pros suggest setting your exposure to "Aperture Priority” and taking advantage of the autofocus and advanced AI tracking of most modern cameras. Other tips:

The best photos are taken during the “golden hour” time, the hour right before sunset or right after sunrise.

Keep the sun to your back.

Pick a fast shutter speed: minimum of 1/400th (birds at rest) to 1/2,500th (birds in flight).

Stake out a spot and let the birds come to you.

Get close to your subject and, if possible, at eye level.

Be patient. A great shot sometimes emerges after observing for a while.

Digiscoping (leveraging a spotting scope connected to a mobile phone) is now mainstream. Not only does it provide a potentially less-expensive alternative with fantastic reach, but it makes it easy to record and share your birding adventures with friends.

PRIME BIRDING DESTINATIONS in South orida

Miami-Dade County

While Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, Crandon Park, andEverglades National Park are tried-and-true favorites with high species counts, branch out and explore one of these other fantastic birding destinations:

Matheson Hammock Park, Coral Gables. This 630-acre county park is a birder’s paradise, with prime prospects to be found at the park’s north entrance as well as the south entrance adjacent to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Look for the white-crowned pigeon, yellowchevroned and red-masked parakeets, the shorttailed hawk, the orange-winged parrot, and the yellow-billed cuckoo. The picnic area, the nature trails off Old Cutler Road, and the beach are also productive areas.

Lucky Hammock and L31W Canal, Homestead. A quarter-mile strand of tropical hard-

wood, Lucky Hammock consistently yields rare and vagrant species. Look for the brown-crested flycatcher, tropical kingbird, white-crowned pigeon, and yellow-breasted chat. Just up the road is the L31W Canal. Look for the scissor-tailed flycatcher, smooth-billed ani, short-tailed hawk, and white-tailed kite. Both locations require some walking with little to no services, so come prepared with good shoes, water, and sunscreen.

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A.D. DOUG BARNES COUNTY PARK, MIAMI; TROPICAL PARK, MIAMI; B CK POINT PARK AND MARINA, HOMESTEAD; AND HIGH ND OAKS PARK, MIAMI.

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BOLD FLAVORS, COOL COCKTAILS, AND LOCAL FAVORITES

EVERYTHING’S JAKE

At the risk of letting the bird out of the bag, allow us to clue you in on South County’s coolest new hot spot: Radcliffe’s Speakeasy & Supper Club. This reimagined speakeasy is from the same culinary creatives behind The Wine Room Kitchen & Bar in Delray Beach. It is accessible only through a secret alley entrance, is open Wednesday through Saturday evenings, and features live music every night.

Because the space was originally a speakeasy in the 1920s, the goal was to bring that concept back, with an eye toward the quality of the experience, explains executive chef Blake Malatesta. “There are only 50 seats and two turns a night, so it gives us the opportunity to really focus on the guests and the food,” he notes.

For the cuisine, Malatesta sought to craft a high-end yet whimsical menu that complements the speakeasy’s fun cocktail program.

“We wanted to bring an elevated dining experience to the guests,” he says. “This means extravagance but not taking ourselves too seriously—I mean, we have an aristocratic chicken as our logo. In the end, we wanted a chophouse feel [but] with a bird-forward influence. You have classics like beef carpaccio and crudos, but outliers like our quail lollipops and ‘Which Came First’ wedge. The goal of the food is to bring you back to that elegant supper club feel while listening to jazz and [sipping] craft cocktails. It truly is a one-of-a-kind experience.” (thewineroomonline.com/ delray-beach-the-speakeasy) —Mary Murray

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Clockwise from inset: oldfashioned; lobster étouffée; the Raven cocktail; signage with aristocratic bird mascot.

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HOT SPOTS

RAISE THE BAR

WASTE AWAY THE LONGEST DAYS OF THE YEAR AT THESE HIP HANGOUTS

BY MARY MURRAY

CIAO, BELLA!

A fixture on the downtown West Palm Beach waterfront, Elisabetta’s Ristorante debuted its latest venture, Bar Capri, this past spring. Located on the restaurant’s rooftop, Bar Capri pairs stunning views of the city, Intracoastal, and island of Palm Beach with the same high-quality Italian cuisine for which Elisabetta’s has become famous. The bar is open daily (beginning at 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and at noon Saturday and Sunday), is covered, and can seat up to 75 patrons. Embrace your own slice of the Amalfi Coast and escape via Bar Capri’s pizzas and high-end snacks, including caviar and chips. Add an aperitif or a glass of wine into the mix, and you have the recipe for la dolce vita. (elisabettas.com)

WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME

JUMP AROUND

MOVING ON UP

While the hustle and bustle of Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue is well documented, those in the know are aware that the best place to see and be seen exists at a higher altitude. Situated atop the Opal Grand Resort & Spa, the new Elevate Skye Bar & Lounge marries city skyline and ocean vistas with an airy yet sleek setting, complete with fire pits, cozy couches, and plenty of intimate nooks. Visitors can sip a signature cocktail or mocktail while vibing to live music or sampling various shareable plates, such as cheese and meat charcuterie boards, shrimp ceviche, and molcajete guacamole. Should serious hunger strike, Elevate also serves a few larger bites, including barbecue short rib tacos and ahi tuna tostados. (opalcollection.com/ opal-grand/restaurants/elevate)

For a beach-chic spin on a classic sports bar, look no further than Bounce Sporting Club in Delray Beach. BrandIt Hospitality opened the 5,000-square-foot resto in March, marking the New York–based group’s first foray into Florida. The space itself has coastal cool elements (think: natural woods, botanical touches, and teal and amber hues) as well as the high-tech necessities we’ve come to expect in a sports bar and some that we haven’t, such as a TV “chandelier” comprising 20 HD screens. In addition to a curated selection of craft beers and a robust cocktail program, the menu is dotted with upscale pub fare from the demure (green bowls) to the decadent (hot Cheetos–crusted wings). (bouncesportingclub.com/delray)

Discover your newest beer obsession and make some new friends all in the same night at Garden District Taproom Community reigns supreme at this self-pour bar, which recently celebrated its first anniversary in downtown West Palm Beach. New to the self-pour concept? Upon check-in, you’ll be issued a wristband that you’ll scan at any tap to pour a drink—whether that be a few ounces or a full pint. Garden District boasts a dog-friendly garden and often hosts trivia and bingo nights. Frequent live music performances, the occasional artisan market, and special themed events (like last year’s Festivus shindig for Seinfeld fans) round out the experience. (gardendistrictwpb.com)

OPENINGS

SPICE UP Your Life

Traditional Indian street food gets a modern twist at Masala Mantra in Royal Palm Beach. This new restaurant is a true family affair, run by founders Purnima and Krunalbhai Patel and featuring interiors conceptualized by their young son, Hridaan, who took cues from the popular video game Minecraft . Highlights from the contemporary menu include chicken lollipops, both sweet and savory dosas, and a range of vegetarian options such as stuffed mushrooms. Masala Mantra is also open for weekend brunch service, offering Indian-spiced classics like masala French toast and egg bhurji. (masalamantraroyalpalmbeach.com) —M.M.

A selective guide to Palm Beach-area restaurants

THE LISTINGS

The Palm Beach County dining scene has something for everyone, from funky burger bars and gastropubs to the glam style of iconic Palm Beach lounges. Here, find a listing of area standouts, organized by cuisine type, with descriptions, contact information, and price details for each. What the icons mean:

$ Most entrées under $25

$$ Most entrées $25-$40

$$$ Most entrées $40 or more

While not all-inclusive due to space limitations, our dining listings may vary every month and are constantly updated to showcase the culinary diversity of the area. Find more information on local dining options on palmbeachillustrated.com.

NOTICE TO RESTAURATEURS: The establishments listed and their descriptions are printed at the discretion of the editors of Palm Beach Illustrated. They are not a form of advertisement, nor do they serve as a restaurant review. For more information, email editorial@palmbeachmedia.com

AMERICAN

1000 NORTH The Jupiter Lighthouse serves as the backdrop for global takes on classic dishes. 1000 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (1000north.com) $$$

AQUAGRILLE Savor coastal cuisine in beach house–inspired environs. 14121 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach (aquagrillejuno.com) $$

AVOCADO GRILL Chef Julien Gremaud offers flavorful Florida-Caribbean bites. 125 Datura St., West Palm Beach (avocadogrillwpb.com) $$

BANTER Located inside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, Banter serves Florida fusion cuisine. 380 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach (banterwpb.com) $$

BEACON This waterfront grille boasts a contemporary American feel with Mediterranean influences. 1107 Love St., Jupiter (thebeaconjupiter.com) $$$

BUCCAN Chef Clay Conley offers a wide-ranging menu of seasonal small plates. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (buccanpalmbeach.com) $$$

BURT AND MAX’S This beloved establishment specializes in made-from-scratch plates. 9089 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (burtandmaxs.com) $$

CITY CELLAR WINE BAR & GRILL Offering pizza, dry-aged steaks, pasta, and seafood. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (citycellarwpb.com) $$

COOLINARY Chef-owner Tim Lipman has merged his popular café and watering hole to create one delicious hangout. 4580 Donald Ross Road Suite 105, Palm Beach Gardens (thecoolpig.com) $$

THE COOPER Presenting innovative takes on classics from pasta to cocktails. 4610 PGA Blvd. Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (thecooperrestaurant.com) $$

DADA Boasting an eclectic and hip atmosphere, Dada serves a fresh spin on standards. 52 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach (sub-culture.org/locations/dada/) $$ ENTRE NOUS BISTRO Home-style cooking commingles with gourmet fare. 123 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (entrenousbistro.com) $$$

GARY RACK’S FARMHOUSE KITCHEN At this healthy hangout, farm-fresh ingredients reign supreme. 204 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 399 S.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton (farmhousekitchenboca.com) $$

GREASE BURGER BAR The high-end burgers elevate pub cuisine to a divine experience. 213 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (greasewpb.com) $

THE HAMPTON SOCIAL This brunch-favorite spot brings the essence of the Hamptons to South Florida. 40 N.E. 7th Ave. Suite 100, Delray Beach (thehampton social.com) $$$

HIVE BAKERY & CAFÉ Satisfy your sweet tooth as well as breakfast, lunch, and coffee cravings. 1603 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (hivebakeryandcafe.com) $

KICKBACK NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN A bar and grill with local flair from farm-fresh ingredients. 12771 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (kickbacktavern.com) $

KITCHEN This duo of family-run eateries serves sophisticated but not intimidating fare. 319 Belvedere Road #2, West Palm Beach; 5250 Donald Ross Road #100, Palm Beach Gardens (kitchenpb.com) $$$

Clockwise from left: Krunalbhai and Purnima Patel with their son, Hridaan; Kalakhatta Mojito with biryani; sweet and spicy chicken lollipops.

TRY THIS

Kids in the KITCHEN

Want to help your kids jump-start a new hobby this summer? Consider cooking. These three colorful guides are sure to inspire young eaters to channel their inner chef.

KIDS CAN COOK ANYTHING! BY AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN

Adult fans of the ATK brand know that these culinary masterminds have the know-how to transform curious cooks into confident ones, as the ATK ethos goes. That thinking applies to kids, too. Geared toward readers ages 8 and up, this cookbook features dozens of easy-to-follow recipes tested by 15,000 kid volunteers. (shop. americastestkitchen.com)

PRIYA’S KITCHEN ADVENTURES: A COOKBOOK

FOR KIDS

BY PRIYA KRISHNA

A New York Times best-selling author and food columnist, Priya Krishna gained legions of foodie fans with her debut cookbook, Indian-ish. Her latest release is part childhood travel journal (with stories of family adventures climbing the Great Wall of China and camping in the Amazon), part illustrated cookbook, inclusive of recipes for such global delicacies as miso ramen and crepes. (priyakrishna.me)

TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE Chef Rick Mace brings his culinary prowess to Florida barbecue. 3815 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (eattropical.com) $ THE WOODS Tiger Woods’ take on an upscale sports bar. 129 Soundings Ave., Jupiter (thewoods. tigerwoods.com) $$$

ASIAN AND INDIAN

AKIRA BACK This hot spot inside The Ray hotel features eclectic Korean-Japanese cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Akira Back. 233 N.E. 2nd. Ave., Delray Beach (akirabackdelray.com) $$

BASILIC VIETNAMESE CUISINE From banh mi to bubble tea, it’s all at Basilic. 200 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (basilicvietnamesecuisine.com) $

ECHO The Asian restaurant of The Breakers offers dishes from China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. 230A Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (echopalmbeach.com) $$$

INDUS INDIAN AND HERBAL CUISINE Choose from an extensive menu of traditional dishes. 1649 Forum Place, West Palm Beach (indusdine.com) $$

KAPOW! NOODLE BAR Providing late-night comfort food with a French-Vietnamese flair. 519 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (kapownoodlebar.com) $$

MALAKOR THAI CAFÉ This Northwood staple offers a colorful setting in which to enjoy Thai classics. 425 25th St., West Palm Beach (malakor.com) $$

SAIKO-I SUSHI LOUNGE AND HIBACHI A sexy and stylish atmosphere gives way to crowd-pleasing hibachi, sushi rolls, and and more. 5970 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton (saikoiboca.com) $$

THE JUNETEENTH COOKBOOK: RECIPES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES TO CELEBRATE BY

ALLIAH L. AGOSTINI

As a follow-up to her 2022 book for kids, The Juneteenth Story,author Alliah L. Agostini shares the foods and history of this important federal holiday, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Easy recipes for dishes like Freedom Fizz, sweet potato pie bars, and calico potato salad are complemented by beautiful illustrations and educational activities. (alliahagostini.com) —M.M.

LE BAR Á VIN This wine and cocktail bar offers a range of drinks and light dishes. 380 S. County Road, Palm Beach (lebarpalmbeach.com) $$$

MAXWELL’S PLUM The circa-1966 restaurant is revived, complete with upscale cuisine and cool cocktails. 12300 S. Shore Blvd., Wellington (maxwellsplum.com) $$$

PARK TAVERN Everything from the bread to the condiments is handmade. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (parktaverndelray.com) $$

PIG BEACH BBQ New York–based pitmasters bring Americana cuisine to this El Cid hangout. 2400 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (pigbeachnyc.com) $

SEASPRAY INLET GRILL Ocean views, live entertainment, and a seasonal menu can all be found at this waterfront resto. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (seasprayboca.com) $$

SWIFTY’S AT THE COLONY Cosmopolitan dining meets island ease. 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach (thecolonypalmbeach.com) $$$

THE SEA SOUTHEAST ASIAN KITCHEN & SUSHI BAR Stop by for a cool take on Southeast Asian cuisine. 16950 Jog Road, Delray Beach (thesea asianbistro.com) $$

STAGE Through small dishes packed with flavor, Stage presents delicious curries, gluten-free veggie options, and more. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (stagepga.com) $$

SUSHI SIMON This seemingly obscure oasis is a must-visit for any sushi lover. 1628 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (561-731-1819) $$

YAMA Sushi master Kiyonori “Yama-san” Yamamoto prepares an array of Asian delights. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave. #110, Delray Beach (yamadelray.com) $$

ECLECTIC

BARCELLO With a pasta section ranging from pad thai to rigatoni, Barcello’s menu is one of the most unique in Palm Beach County. 11603 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (barcellonpb.com) $$

GRANDVIEW PUBLIC MARKET This chic, industrial food hall features something for everyone, from poke bowls to tacos. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach (grandviewpublic.com) $

HMF The Breakers’ glamorous cocktail lounge is a mix of modern and classic cuisine. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com/dining/hmf/) $$

ISLA & CO. Specializing in Australian cuisine, complete with a hearty brunch menu and a robust coffee program. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach (isla-co.com) $$

KONRO Savor an omakase-style feast by chef Jacob Bickelhaupt and his sommelier wife, Nadia. 424 Park Place #101, West Palm Beach (konrorestaurant com) $$$

LOLA 41 This vibrant restaurant bases its menu off of the flavors found along the forty-first parallel. 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (lola41.com) $$

QUEEN OF SHEEBA James Beard–nominated chef Lojo Washington shares an authentic taste of Ethiopia. 716 N. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach (queenof sheebawpb.com) $

RHYTHM CAFÉ Offering inspired comfort food and an impressive beer and wine inventory. 3800 A S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (rhythmcafe.com) $$

SPRUZZO Enjoy glittering views at this rooftop eatery with a globally inspired menu. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., West Palm Beach (spruzzowestpalm.com) $$

FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN

ALMOND Showcasing classic French comfort food and global-inspired plates. 207 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (almondrestaurant.com) $$

CAFÉ BOULUD This four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its famed Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in The Brazilian Court (cafeboulud.com) $$$

LA GOULUE This island newcomer brings the flavors of France to Palm Beach. 288 S. County Road, Palm Beach (lagouluepalmbeach.com) $$$

PARIS IN TOWN This casual café offers pastries, crepes, and more in an authentic setting. 11460 U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach (parisintown.com) $

PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Presenting French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$

SIX TABLES There really are only six tables under the watchful eyes of owners Thomas and Jennifer Finn. 112 N.E. 2nd St., Boca Raton (sixtablesarestaurant.com) $$$

ITALIAN

ADRIENNE’S PIZZABAR Slinging Neapolitan-style pizza as well as other favorites. 378 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (adriennespizzabar.com) $

ANTHONY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA Anthony’s has expanded beyond Florida’s borders with its popular favorites. 1900 Okeechobee Blvd. Suite A-5, West Palm Beach; 2680 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 115 N.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach; 21065 Powerline Road #5A, Boca Raton; 851 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton; 1000 S. State Road 7, Wellington; 2343 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart (acfp.com) $

BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE Beautifully presented dishes are complemented by fine wine and desserts. 3101 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (brioitalian.com) $$

CAFÉ CENTRO This Northwood Village resto pairs live performances with eclectic Italian fare. 2409 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cafecentrowpb.com) $$

CAFÉ FLORA Presenting Tuscan delicacies in a charming setting. 240 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (cafeflorapalmbeach.com) $$$

CAFFE LUNA ROSA Luna Rosa turns out consistent versions of classic Northern Italian dishes. 34 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (caffelunarosa.com) $$

CAMPI Inside The Ray hotel, Campi is the South Florida version of NYC’s Campagnola restaurant. 233 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (therayhotel.com) $$

EVO Erik Pettersen re-creates the cuisine of his Sicilian relatives. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (evoitalian.com) $$

FRANK PEPE PIZZERIA NAPOLETANA Bite into New Haven–style “apizzas.” 1701 S. Federal Hwy., Delray Beach (pepespizzeria.com) $

GRATO Chef Clay Conley lends his prowess to Italian food at this family-friendly trattoria. 1901 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (gratowpb.com) $$

HULLABALOO An Italian gastropub with creative cuisine and unique cocktails. 517 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/hullabaloo) $$

LA SIRENA This Northern Italian beauty focuses on the cooking of the Amalfi Coast. 6316 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (lasirenaonline.com) $$

LIMONCELLO This trattoria serves up classic dishes in an approachable atmosphere. 2000 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (limoncellopbg.com) $$$

Photo by: Nick Mele

WINE

DOWN

EMBRACING ELEGANCE

BY MICHAEL DRAPKIN

As global temperatures climb, so do the alcohol by volume (ABV) levels of many wines from regions within California, France, and Italy. Currently, wines from warmer climates tend to have ABVs between 14 and 16 percent. However, cooler climate varieties with lower ABVs of between 8 and 12 percent are becoming more popular.

The industry’s move to cooler regions is not just a response to global warming but also an exploration of new terroirs that naturally produce grapes with lower alcohol levels. This is particularly advantageous for organic and biodynamic vineyards focused on natural cultivation methods that promote a healthier ecosystem.

When it comes to consumers, the appeal of low-ABV wines is multifold: they are refreshing and offer a crisp alternative that revitalizes the palate; they are great for pairing with light, summery foods like salads and seafood; and they are ideal for social occasions, allowing for enjoyment without the worry of overindulgence. Here are three lowABV wines to try this summer.

MAISON CARLOS Maison Carlos excels at elevating homemade fare into superior cuisine. 3010 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (maisoncarlos.com) $$

POLPO PALM BEACH The cuisine of Southern Italy comes alive at this spot at the Eau Palm Beach. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$$

RENATO’S Renato’s produces first-rate Italian and continental fare in a European setting. 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (renatospalmbeach.com) $$$

ROSE’S DAUGHTER Chef Suzanne Perrotto carries on her mother’s culinary legacy. 169 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (rosesdaughterdelray.com) $$

SANT AMBROEUS Pairing the essence of Old World Milan with fine dining. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (santambroeus.com) $$$

SERENA PASTIFICIO The scratch kitchen turns out handmade pasta and more. 301 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (serena-pastificio.com) $$

TRAMONTI ITALIAN RISTORANTE Tramonti is the Delray Beach version of Angelo’s of Mulberry St.,

12021 Enderle & Moll Liaison Pinot Noir, Baden, Germany. Historically, it was challenging to ripen red grapes in Germany to sufficient levels. Things have changed, and some of Germany’s top producers are now competing head-to-head with the leading Pinot regions in Burgundy and California.

2022 Wavy Wines Super California Red Blend, Sonoma, California. This is an idiosyncratic blend of Zinfandel, Barbera, Freisa, and Petite Sirah made in an über-light style. It’s a red that’s almost as delicate as a white, one that deserves to be well chilled and served with your favorite burger hot off the grill.

which has been in operation since 1902 119 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (tramontidelray.com) $$

TREVINI RISTORANTE Trevini serves Northern and Southern Italian dishes with taste and refinement. 223 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (treviniristorante. com) $$$

LATIN AMERICAN AND MEXICAN

ANDALUCIA TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT Savor Spanish cuisine on-site or shop the marketplace to take a little bit of Spain with you. 187 Tequesta Drive, Jupiter (andaluciatapasbar.com) $$

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA This Miami favorite has migrated north, bringing with it a youthful, modern spin on Mexican street food. 118 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (bodegataqueria.com) $

DEL FUEGO Stop by for made-from-scratch Tex-Mex cuisine and a robust bar program. 900 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (delfuegorestaurant.com) $

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2022 Domaine de la Pépière Clos de Briords, Loire Valley, France. We have been enjoying the saline, mineralladen Muscadets from Domaine de la Pépière for two decades. The Clos de Briords bottling comes from the estate’s oldest vines that are planted in granite soils, giving this wine its firm texture and fervid flavor of wet stones.

DR. LIMÓN Chef Carlos Brescia uses Peruvian and local ingredients to deliver a taste of Latin America. 533 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (doctorlimon.com) $

HAVANA This family-friendly cantina serves all the Cuban specialties we’ve come to love. 6801 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (havanacubanfood.com) $

KOUSINE Chef Danny Kou crafts exciting modern Peruvian dishes, some with Asian influences. 1668 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (kousine.com) $$

MEDITERRANEAN

AMAR MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Stop by for an authentic taste of Lebanon. 522 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (amardelray.com) $$

FLORIE’S Inside the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, acclaimed chef Mauro Colagreco offers his interpretation of fine-dining Mediterranean fare. 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (fourseasons. com/palmbeach) $$$

MEDI TERRA The coastal flavors of the western Mediterranean shine at this family-run restaurant. 301 Via de Palmas #99, Boca Raton (mediterraboca.com) $$

NIMO Chef Niven Patel serves up creative coastal Mediterranean cuisine at this neighborhood eatery that is at once chic and playful. 157 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (nimoeats.com) $$

SEAFOOD

CITY OYSTER AND SUSHI BAR With a full sushi bar, fresh oysters, and a bakery, City Oyster offers a plethora of options for all tastes. 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cityoysterdelray.com) $$

COPPERFISH KITCHEN Sustainably sourced seafood is on tap at Copperfish. 5250 Town Center Circle #143, Boca Raton (copperfishkitchen.com) $$$

DECK 84 Burt Rapoport’s casual alfresco eatery highlights local Florida catches. 840 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (deck84.com) $$

LITTLE MOIR’S FOOD SHACK Enjoy some of the freshest and most creative seafood dishes in the area. 103 S. U.S. Hwy. 1 #D3, Jupiter (littlemoirs.com) $$

LUCKY SHUCK A raw bar, fresh seafood, and craft beer are all part of the ambience. 1116 Love St., Jupiter (luckyshuckjupiter.com) $$

MUSSEL BEACH This coastal-inspired restaurant offers 12 unique preparations of mussels. 501 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (musselbeachdelray.com) $$

OLD KEY LIME HOUSE This waterfront restaurant prioritizes fun times and fresh seafood. 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana (oldkeylimehouse.com) $$

SEMINOLE REEF GRILL Key West charm commingles with Palm Beach sophistication at this locally owned restaurant. 11940 U.S. Hwy. 1 Suite 175, Palm Beach Gardens (seminolereefgrill.com) $$$

SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR Visit for tropical drinks, bar bites, and live music. 1111 Love St., Jupiter; 1920 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce (squaregrouper.net) $$ THE STATION HOUSE The specialty is perfectly prepared Maine lobster. 233 W. Lantana Road, Lantana (thestationhouse.com) $$

STEAK HOUSE

AVALON Avalon specializes in upscale beef and seafood. 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (avalon delray.com) $$$

THE BUTCHER’S CLUB In PGA National Resort, Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford creates dishes that taste as amazing as they look. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$$

CUT 432 This modern steak house has a hip, highenergy environment. Executive chef and owner Anthony Pizzo pairs his food with excellent wines. 432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cut432.com) $$$

GALLAGHERS The Roaring Twenties are alive at this Manhattan transplant where dry-aged steaks reign supreme. 2006 N.W. Executive Center Circle, Boca Raton (gallaghersnysteakhouse.com) $$$

HARRY’S Harry’s has perfected the steak house experience, from beef Wellingtons carved tableside to ice-cold martinis. 384 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (harrysbarrestaurant.com) $$$

THE JUPITER GRILL Steak and seafood share top billing at this modern coastal steak house at Harbourside Place. 149 Surroundings Ave., Jupiter (thejupitergrill.com) $$$

NEW YORK PRIME This steak house has it all: firstrate raw materials, flawlessly executed dishes, and tables spaced far enough apart for private conversations. 2350 N.W. Executive Center Drive, Boca Raton (newyorkprime.com) $$$

OKEECHOBEE STEAKHOUSE Credited as the oldest steak house in Florida, the Okeechobee Steakhouse opened in 1947 and has been an institution ever since. 2854 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (okeesteakhouse.com) $$$

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DISCOVER THE INS AND OUTS OF THIS EXCEPTIONAL FRENCH SPIRIT

BY JULES ARON

National Cognac Day is celebrated June 4, a date that also traditionally marks the start of Cognac season in France. For a distilled brandy to bear the name Cognac, it must:

• Be made from grapes from one of the six growth areas in Cognac, France: Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, Borderies, Fins Bois, Bons Bois, or Bois Ordinaires.

• Only be made from eight grapes. The most popular is Ugni blanc.

• Be distilled twice in copper pot stills.

• Be aged for at least two years in French oak barrels from Limousin or Troncais.

Many producers age their Cognac beyond the two-year minimum, resulting in four distinct grades of Cognac that correspond to the age of the youngest brandy in the blend:

• VS (Very Special): Must be aged at least two years.

• VSOP (Very Superior Old Pale): Must be aged at least four years.

• XO (Extra Old): Must be aged at least 10 years.

• XXO or Hors d’âge (Beyond Age): Must be aged at least 14 years.

While XO and XXO are best savored on their own, the more youthful blends (i.e., VS and VSOP) are great in cocktails, such as the French 75, Vieux Carré, or the Sidecar, which comprises just three simple ingredients. The Pink Moke cocktail brightens up the original Sidecar mix with the addition of fresh grapefruit juice.

XThe Pink Moke Ingredients

2 oz. Cognac

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

1/2 oz. fresh grapefruit juice

1 oz. orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier, which is made from Cognac and the distilled essence of bitter orange)

1 dash orange bitters

Slice of grapefruit and/or rosemary sprig to garnish

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and double strain into a chilled coupe or snifter glass. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and/or an aromatic rosemary sprig.

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DESIGN

PAPER TRAIL

Helen Bergin of Helen Bergin Interiors let wallpaper serve as the starting point of the design scheme for this Palm Beach home. Since the owners have three children, Bergin knew engaging aesthetics would need to go hand in hand with practicality. For the family room, she relegated a modern green and white bamboo paper to the ceiling—where no hands could touch it. While the pink silk drapes elevate the space, the fabrics chosen for the accent pieces and accessories can all withstand some wear and tear. Bergin wanted the formal living room to feel bright, light, and airy. The custom Phillip Jeffries wallpaper with gold rivets adds a whimsical dynamic. “I love how the light fixtures mimic the pattern of the [wallpapers],” Bergin says of both rooms. “Wallpaper can add depth, texture, and detail to a space.” Palm Beach (helenbergininteriors.com) —Liza Grant Smith

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COSTUME PARTY

Baltimore-born artist

Amanda Johnson first found success in costume design before moving to Delray Beach. Now, her spirited “art fashion” comes to life in the form of both clothing and decor, such as this Cartier King pillow ($358). (amanda johnsonstudio.com)

FALL INTO STEP

BLOW POP

Made of electroplated-gold ceramic, Natasha Ho’s deflated balloon bowl ($60) is a functional art piece. Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach (shop.norton.org)

Allison Paladino of Paladino Rudd Interior Design created a transfixing staircase to serve as the organic focal point for this home. The formerly narrow staircase was “in a home that had amazing bones but needed a visionary to make significant improvements,” Paladino says. “We relocated a powder room to the left and opened up the stair to a two-story space and more than doubled its width. This enabled us to design a wonderful organic walnut staircase [that has] literally become the spine of the home.” Palm Beach Gardens (paladinorudd.com)

RISE AND SHINE

CHIC

NECESSITY

Safety meets swankiness in Safe-T’s line of fire extinguishers ($129) that feature cool designs like Vespas, tomato soup cans, goldfish, and more. Maison Curated, Boynton Beach (maison curated.com)

Designed by French architect Bertrand Balas for DCW Editions, the Here Comes the Sun pendant (starting at $906), when illuminated, is meant to resemble either the sun or moon rising. Design Within Reach, West Palm Beach (dwr.com)

RUNWAY READY

Christian Lacroix’s haute couture designs and bold imagination are showcased in the Love Who You Want collection for Vista Alegre, which includes this Doña Jirafa dessert plate ($75). T is for Table, Stuart (tisfortable.com)

TRUNK SHOW

IN FULL BLOOM

A hundred fine folds come together to resemble flower petals in this swivel armchair (starting at $3,999) by Kenneth Cobonpue Clive Daniel Home, Boca Raton (clivedaniel.com)

While inspired by the shape of a tree trunk, this cast aluminum cocktail table ($2,990), designed by Wood & Cane Design for Roche Bobois, is also evocative of shimmering water. Roche Bobois, North Palm Beach (roche-bobois.com)

The Female Gaze

THESE INTERIOR DESIGNS HELPED TO DEFINE PALM BEACH DECOR IN THE 1930S

BY MARIE PENNY

Some of Palm Beach’s most eclectic interiors were decorated by women. The names Dorothy Draper and Polly Jessup are associated with the island’s fabulous interior decor, but there were several other women who made their mark inside architecturally significant homes. While archival photographs are all that remain of the designers’ work, all three of these houses live on as landmarks.

1. RUBY ROSS WOOD, SOUTHWOOD, 1934

Ruby Ross Wood began her career as a design critic and even ghostwrote for Elsie de Wolfe (one of the early twentieth century’s most prominent interior designers). Wood opened her first decorating shop, the Modernist Studios, in New York City in 1914. She decorated

for several Palm Beach clients, including John and Eleanor Vietor’s Southwood, which featured a room dominated by a penguin motif. Resplendent with penguin art and figurines, it added a touch of whimsy to Marion Sims Wyeth’s Tropical Colonial architecture. Wood’s associate, Billy Baldwin, went on to become the “dean of American interior decorators.”

2. NELL COSDEN, WHITE CAPS, 1935

The wife of oil magnate Joshua Cosden, Eleanor “Nell” Cosden decorated for other socialites in her milieu and even collaborated with Addison Mizner on her own home, Playa Riente. After working for Elsie de Wolfe, she formed her own firm, Cosden Inc.; her first project in Palm Beach was a Moderne house called White Caps, designed by John Volk for James and Adeline Moffett. The green and black bar featured a mural painted by Ludwig Bemelmans, who is best remembered for his Bemelmans Bar mural at

the Carlyle Hotel and the children’s book series Madeline. The bar’s ship rope further enhanced Cosden’s intended nautical theme.

3. MARJORIE OELRICHS, THE REEF, 1936

Marjorie “Bubbles” Oelrichs was a daughter of the Gilded Age who was most famous for marrying dance bandleader Eddy Duchin in 1935. Before designing the interiors of The Reef (Maurice Fatio’s Moderne house for Vadim and Josephine Makaroff), she furnished and decorated Idaho’s Sun Valley Resort. The Reef’s living room featured replicas of the French Modernist designer Jean-Michel Frank’s cocktail table and director’s chairs, as well as a stacked-glass console table by Eyre de Lanux, an American writer, designer, and artist known for her lacquered furniture.

Marie Penny writes “Heritage” on behalf of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.

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UNWIND

AN ALTERNATIVE

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West Palm Beacher Aaron Nosbisch didn’t want sociable celebrations to stop, but he did want to do away with the less desirable aftereffects of raising a glass of wine or overindulging in spirits. With the goal of leaving revelers feeling enriched rather than depleted, Nosbisch created Brez , a nonalcoholic blend of microdosed, hemp-derived THC and nano lion’s mane mushrooms. “This combination is designed to elevate your social experience—providing a gentle uplift, mental clarity, and overall relief without the hangover,” he says. “Brez is an invitation to unwind and connect in a more meaningful way.”

Nosbisch notes that the THC in Brez is legally sourced, and the resultant drink is meant for those over the age of 21; it is available online and at Celis and Subculture locations throughout Palm Beach County. “Our beverage leverages the legal status of hemp-derived THC to provide a unique, enjoyable effect you won’t find in traditional alcohol or nonalcoholic alternatives,” he adds. “Brez is for those who love the ritual of a drink in hand but are ready for a better option more in tune with today’s wellness trends.” (drinkbrez.com)

—Liza Grant Smith

COURTESY OF BREZ

No-Phone ZONE

On March 25, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law one of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors. When it goes into effect next year, it will prohibit social media accounts for children younger than 14 and mandate that 15- and 16-year-olds get parental permission before they can use these platforms. While multiple studies indicate that social media is partly to blame for an alarming teen mental health crisis, the big question is whether the ban will help or hurt. Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine of Palm Beach Pediatrics says there’s no easy answer as all kids interact with—and react to—social media differently. Here, she shares more insight into the topic. (pbpediatrics.com) —Paige Bowers

PBI: In what ways can social media be harmful to teenagers?

that their parents aren’t aware of, that can be a potentially dangerous situation. And yet, there must be some children who benefit from these apps?

Fox-Levine: Kids are looking at it when they should be going to sleep, which is critical for their growth and mental health. [It’s also harmful] if parents aren’t overseeing some of the privacy features, especially with younger kids who don’t yet understand the implications of posting something at age 13 that will later affect a college or employer’s impression of them. When kids can get away with communicating with people online

I feel like for every child [for whom] I might think social media is contributing to their anxiety or depression, there are also the kids who flourish with it. Maybe they aren’t comfortable in social settings, but they’re very comfortable putting things on social media, and that’s how they have their friendships.

Until the law goes into effect, how can parents help their kids navigate this?

It’s important to have a screen time plan in place,

where kids know they have until a certain time to be on their phones. Start the discussion about healthy phone use when they’re in middle school, and model good behavior yourself by saying, “Okay, enough phones, let’s all go for a bike ride.” As they get older and gain a deeper understanding about these apps, you can give them more freedom. Do you think the state’s social media ban is going to help?

I hope that it will. If nothing else, it will involve parents more, because they will have the ability then to make sure that their kid who is 13 or 14 isn’t on social media or looking for ways to somehow skirt the system.

PAMPER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Jupiter Medical Center (JMC) has given birth to an elevated concept that marries world-class health care and supreme postpartum pampering. The Tansky Experience features an upgraded postpartum suite, with accommodations for a spouse or loved one to stay the night. Upon arrival, new moms are greeted with a welcome basket and floral arrangement. A dedicated executive chef curates a menu tailored to both culinary preferences and physicians’ recommendations, and an in-room mini fridge is stocked with their favorite snacks and beverages. L’Occitane toiletries and a complimentary Italian-made bathrobe add to the indulgent experience. Newborns will receive a Halo three-way swaddle sack that adjusts to fit their sleep style. When it’s time to depart, all personal belongings can be packed in a custom canvas tote to end the stay and begin the family’s new journey. Call JMC’s concierge coordinator at 561-263-7335 to learn more. (jupitermed.com) —L.G.S.

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Above: Dr. Shannon Fox-Levine of Palm Beach Pediatrics

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Inspired by his own 12-year-long journey of misdiagnosis, Sean Wigand took control of his health through natural supplements, proper diet, and exercise. His experience served as motivation to launch Yuda, a line of non-GMO products designed to help people reach their health goals. Now Wigand works alongside his

nutritionist wife, Lishele, and natural practitioners to develop the Palm Beach Gardens–based company’s offerings. Wigand’s favorite product is the Pep Stick, an electrolyte drink mix that supports mental focus, hydration, and immunity while providing an energy boost. His wife is a fan of the Greens Unleashed, which includes organic greens and adaptogenic mushrooms, and is great for blending into a smoothie. “We put our heart, soul, and research behind each product and are building Yuda on three building blocks of health—build, balance, and detox— because at any point in a person’s life, they are [focusing on] at least one if not all of these categories,” says Wigand. (yuda.one) —L.G.S.

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Dr, Ashok MuthuKrishnan has close to 20 years of academic practice experience as a nuclear medicine physician, teacher, and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh medical center. He has published more than 40 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented several scientific abstracts in national and international scientific conferences.

Having been one of the pioneers in the field of nuclear medicine radioligand cancer therapy and theranostics, his publications have been cited multiple times. He has also co-authored book chapters in important radiology textbooks.

Dr. Krishnan while serving as the chief of the nuclear medicine program in Pittsburgh, has recently established his own independent therapy practice in Jupiter Florida. Ever since he opened his practice in December 2022, he has been providing Lu-177 PSMA (Pluvicto™)

and Radium-223 (Xofigo™) therapies for prostate cancer, as well as Lu-177 DOTATATE (Lutathera™) therapies for neuroendocrine cancer. Being a major provider of such radioligand therapies and an independent provider, he is able to attract patients from multiple oncological referral base spanning the entire state, from Orlando all the way up to Miami .

In his spare time, he likes to play his guitar and enjoy music in his audiophile music setup in his office and home. Recently his cancer therapy center has been acknowledged as a ‘Radiopharmaceutical Therapy center of Excellence’ by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the first and the only one of its kind to carry this prestigious distinction in south Florida.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY

Eco-Friendly ROLLERS

Over the last few years, Zachary Quinn has used foam rollers to help with injury recovery and muscle tension. However, he didn’t love the options available on the market. When his doctor was looking to order more foam rollers for his clinic, Quinn—who recently relocated to Florida—decided to put his product design background to use to create something new. Last year, he developed a foam roller made from algae that’s both environmentally friendly and designed to be aesthetically pleasing. “I figured if you liked the look of it, you’d use it more,” he says. Quinn’s doctor ordered several hundred, and Quinn’s company, Oceanfoam, was born. Quinn says his eco-friendly focus came from see-

ing the impact of trash on the environment when he was growing up and now wanting to help preserve the planet for his two kids. The algae in the rollers are harvested from areas of overgrowth, which helps clean up water sources. The company also uses recycled materials and packaging. Quinn plans to add sustainable yoga mats, pool toys, and more. For anyone who wants to get involved with Oceanfoam’s mission to help the earth, the company is planning beach and other cleanups to directly impact the environment. (oceanfoam.com) —Erika Klein

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TRENDING

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WHAT’S POPULAR FOR MEN IN THE WORLD OF SELF-IMPROVEMENT

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HAIR-RAISING EXPERIENCES

Modern barbershops are growing in popularity as men crave a self-care experience at an elevated level. At Palm Beach Gardens’ 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon (188palm beachgardens.com), old-school practices (think: straight-razor shaves) meet new-school offerings (such as professional scalp treatments) in a polished environment. Speaking of new school, those looking to add volume to thinning areas are turning to NeoGraft. While older methods required removing large strips of hair from the back of the head (leaving a scar), NeoGraft practitioners use the follicular unit extraction (FUE) technique that only involves the removal of one to three hair follicles at a time, thereby maintaining thickness in the donor site. The service is available at Pinsky Plastic Surgery (pinskymd.com) in Palm Beach Gardens.

FACE VALUE

Without makeup to camouflage, it’s even more important that men focus on the face. At locations in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach, MD Beauty Labs (mdbeautylabs.com) pairs the Halo hybrid laser and BBL laser to arrive at a treatment that at once targets textural problems and deeper skin concerns like lesions and wrinkles, while also correcting superficial issues like pigmentation and acne. When it comes to products, companies such as Brickell Men’s Products (brickellmensproducts.com) are offering formulations that are geared toward men and support an easy-to-maintain routine for healthy skin.

THE JUICE IS WORTH THE SQUEEZE

While the benefits of fresh juice cross gender lines, there are some that are particularly beneficial for men. Take watermelon juice, for example. Watermelon is rich in lycopene, a carotenoid that has been linked to a decreased risk of prostate cancer. Watermelon is also a good source of zinc, which supports the immune system and metabolic functioning as well as testosterone production. Try this: Evolution Fresh ’s Mighty Watermelon juice. (evolutionfresh.com)

FAT CHANCE Forget surgery: noninvasive procedures, like CoolSculpting, allow men to combat stubborn fat on love handles, beer bellies, and other spots by freezing (and killing) fat cells. The treatment, which is offered locally at Lickstein Plastic Surgery in Palm Beach Gardens and Port St. Lucie, can be performed in approximately a half hour and requires no downtime. (licksteinplasticsurgery.com)

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EXPERT TIPS FOR GETTING AND STAYING GROUNDED

BY TAMMY FENDER

Years ago, the notion of “getting grounded” sounded radical. But now, as so many of us embrace new ways of living and being at peace, and as our culture rediscovers the importance of being present, it’s so much easier to bring nuance to the topic. When you’re embedded in your life and surroundings, you’re connected with whatever is going on right in front of you and you aren’t as easily distracted. Most importantly, creating opportunities to get grounded brings freshness and awareness to our days, which, in turn, allows us to find more meaning in life.

Whether at home or traveling, there are a few effective pathways that can help you access the power of grounding, anytime and anywhere. For some, creative endeavors are the key—playing or listening to music, painting, or writing in a journal. For others, being immersed in nature is a sure way to get

grounded—walking outdoors while feeling your feet on the earth or planting your feet in the sand while looking out to sea. In those moments, it’s almost impossible not to be present (as long as your phone is on do not disturb). As part of a daily routine, contemplative practices like meditation and eating grounding foods can help us stay centered. When consumed in their most natural state, whole foods like fruits and vegetables have a rebalancing effect, nourishing without stimulating

or sedating the body.

When life is more challenging, however, finding a way to be present can be trickier. Stress causes the body to release adrenaline, which is helpful when in situations of immediate danger, but such scenarios are rare. When stressed, we contend with an unsettling surge of internal pressure that can feel overwhelming. From my experience, releasing that energetic upwelling and guiding the body back into a grounded state can be as straightforward as sitting with your hands resting on your abdomen, feeling the place where the palms meet the body. In this way, you can guide the energy that has risen right back down again.

If this exercise sounds deceptively simple, grounding is often just that. It is a simple yet crucial act that can help us lead a more fulfilling life. When we are present, we can prioritize what’s most important and appreciate our surroundings and loved ones while also discovering a new gratitude for the beauty around us. «

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“A picture is worth a thousand words.” This is certainly true of the images in “Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths: Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection,” on view at the Boca Raton Museum of Art June 12 to October 13. The exhibition highlights photographic works by Hank Willis Thomas, Spider Martin, Sheila Pree Bright, Liesa Cole, and Karen Graffeo that emphasize the complexity of the human condition. From behind their lenses, these five photographers have captured snapshots that reveal the murky myths, personal truths, deliberate lies, and kept secrets that influence our perceptions of the other and the human experience overall. Also debuting June 12 is “Julie Evans: Eating Sunshine,” a solo exhibit of the New York–based artist’s new ceramic sculptures alongside her works on paper. (bocamuseum.org) —Abigail Duffy

View Miss Anita by Liesa Cole (top left) and images from Hank Willis Thomas’ “Unbranded” series depicting advertisements for the Black consumer market by white ad executives in the 1970s including (clockwise from top right) Are you the right kind of woman for it?, So

Glad We Made It, The French Way, and Love Hang-Over at the Boca Raton Museum of Art.

ARTS & EVENTS

GOINGS ON

1 Family Studio: Celebrating Black Artists, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also June 8, 22, and 29, free. (norton.org)

Intracoastal Adventures: Family Summer Snorkel, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton, also June 16, $15-$19. (gumbolimbo.org)

Pride on the Block, 500 Block of Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, free. (prideontheblock.com)

Rock the Marina, Boynton Harbor Marina, Boynton Beach, free. (boyntonbeachcra.com)

Sensory Saturdays with Able United, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (coxsciencecenter.org)

5 Founder’s Day, Flagler Museum, Palm Beach, free. (flaglermuseum.us)

6 Tai Chi with Juying Janowsky, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also June 13, 20, and 27, free. (norton.org)

7 “Ellen Graham: Unscripted” Curator Conversation with Lauren

Clockwise from above: Paris Ballet and Dance presents “An Incredible Mixed Bill” June 2; Dark Blues by Donald Sultan is on view in “Into the Blue” at Rosenbaum Contemporary beginning June 4; Mamma Mia! will be at the Kravis Center June 25-30; and catch Dissonance and Crystal Shawanda at Arts Garage June 14 and 29, respectively.

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Richman, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, $5-$18. (norton.org)

8 Art of Science with Palm Beach Symphony, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (coxsciencecenter.org)

Delray Beach Pride Fest and Concert, Pineapple Grove and Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschool square.com)

Pride 5K Run/Walk presented by Night Runners WPB, Waterfront Landing, West Palm Beach, $40-$45. (nightrunners wpb.com)

Pride Health and Wellness Expo, Nancy M. Graham Centennial Square, West Palm Beach, free. (nightrunnerswpb.com)

11 “Morikami Gardens: A Conversation About Art, History, Design, and Healing” with Emily Fenichel and Michiko Kurisu, Vintage Gym, Old School Square, Delray Beach, $30-$35. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

15 Art of Science with the Center for Creative Education, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (coxsciencecenter.org)

Hometown Hero Appreciation Day, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (coxsciencecenter.org)

Intracoastal Adventures: Intro to Kayaking, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton, $20-$25. (gumbolimbo.org)

BLAST OFF

In a year marked by incredible cosmic happenings, we hardly want the astronomical awe to end. To continue the fun, “Space Explorers: The Infinite” will land at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach June 4 to September 2. This immersive exhibition (presented by Infinity Experiences, Felix & Paul Studios, and PHI Studio) will take over the Gimelstob Ballroom and offer a 360-degree experience. Guests ages 8 and older can explore a replica of the International Space Station and float in space—complete with breathtaking views of Earth—with help from Oculus Quest 2 VR headsets. (kravis.org) —A.D.

PICKS

CELEBRATE THE FLAGLER MUSEUM’S ANNIVERSARY WITH FREE ADMISSION IN HONOR OF FOUNDER’S DAY JUNE 5. THE OCCASION IS A NOD TO JEAN FLAGLER MATTHEWS, THE YOUNGEST GRANDDAUGHTER OF HENRY FLAGLER, WHO SAVED HER GRANDFATHER’S PALM BEACH ESTATE FROM DEMOLITION AND ESTABLISHED THE MUSEUM IN 1959. (FLAGLER MUSEUM.US)

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO! NIGHT RUNNERS WPB WILL HOST THE FOURTH ANNUAL PRIDE 5K RUN/ WALK, KICKING OFF AT WATERFRONT LANDING IN WEST PALM BEACH JUNE 8. THE EVENING RUN IS A LGBTQ+ CELEBRATION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY AND WILL BENEFIT LOCAL NONPROFIT VITA NOVA. (NIGHTRUNNERS WPB.COM) —A.D.

Juneteenth Community Day, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free. (norton.org)

Juneteenth Unity x Black Excellence Festival, Meyer Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, $10, free for children. (juneteenthpbc.org)

Nineteenth Annual Waterlily Celebration, McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach, $10-$15. (mckeegarden.org)

Read It Write It Book and Writing Festival, The Mall at Wellington Green, free. (shopwellingtongreen.com)

THESE EVENT DETAILS ARE CURRENT AS OF PRESS TIME, BUT PLEASE CONTACT THE VENUE OR PRESENTER FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.

From top: See Barbecue Nation by Laura Tanner and Coastal Lot with Purple Boots by Jim Graham at Mtn Space beginning June 8.

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CULTURE

16 Juneteenth Fathers of Freedom: An Evening of Dinner and Jazz, presented by the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Field House, Old School Square, Delray Beach, $100. (spadymuseum.com)

21 Make Music Day, Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

Make Music Day Palm Beach County, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

27 “Ain’t No Limits” Curator Talk with Rubber Bands artist collective, Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach, free. (spadymuseum.com)

Let’s Flea Mingle, Vintage Gym, Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

28 Nights at the Museum: Archaeo-Adventure, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (coxsciencecenter.org)

29 Family Fun: Festival Fans, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free with paid museum admission. (morikami.org)

Intracoastal Adventures: Intro to Canoeing, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton, $20-$25. (gumbolimbo.org)

Taste of the Tropics, Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, contact for ticket prices. (pslbg.org)

30 Intracoastal Adventures: Advanced Kayaking, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton, $20$25. (gumbolimbo.org)

PERFORMANCES

1 Bad Moon Rising: Creedence Clearwater Revival, Delray Beach Playhouse, $45. (delraybeach playhouse.com)

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This month, head to the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach to tour “Ain’t No Limits,” on view to June 27. Curated by Khaulah Naima Nuruddin, Tayina Deravile, and Sheree L. Greer of the Rubber Bands art collective, the exhibit features 16 collaborative works by four poets and four visual artists. Members of each artistic group were paired and took turns creating and interpreting their partner’s works, resulting in layered, poetic pieces that offer a wide array of perspectives. The exhibit will be complemented by a virtual artist talk June 20 and a curator talk with Rubber Bands June 27. (spadymuseum.com) —A.D.

Ballet Palm Beach presents 2024 Student Showcase, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $45. (kravis.org)

Floyd Nation: Experience Pink Floyd, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $25-$75. (kravis.org)

Summer Jazz Series: Mickey Smith Jr., Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, $20-$25. (palmbeachculture.com)

2 Paris Ballet and Dance presents “An Incredible Mixed Bill,” Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $14-$55. (kravis.org)

3 Drum Circle with Abasi Hanif, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also June 10, 17, and 24, free. (norton.org)

7 Foreigner Journey Experience, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyrictheatre.com)

9 Samuel Comroe, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $20. (myboca.us)

13 21 Savage, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $47. (westpalmbeach amphitheatre.com)

14 Caribbean Chillers, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, free. (myboca.us)

Dissonance, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)

Laser Concerts: Laser Pride, Laser Lady Gaga, and Laser Elton John, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, $11-$13. (coxsciencecenter.org)

15 Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comedy Festival, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $66. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Fairly Amazing, Lake Worth Playhouse, $30-$35. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

Smokin’ Renegade: Boston and Styx Tribute, Abacoa Amphitheater, Jupiter, free. (abacoa.com)

18 Red Hot Chili Peppers and Irontom, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $126. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

20 Alanis Morissette and Joan Jett, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $44. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

21 Julius Sanna and The Positively Africa Experience, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $35-$40. (artsgarage.org)

22 Bluey’s Big Play, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also June 23, $29-$115. (kravis.org)

JD Danner: A Tribute to the Women Who Rocked the ’70s, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $25$30. (artsgarage.org)

Summer Jazz Series: Edlene Hart, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach, $20$25. (palmbeachculture.com)

View collaborative works by eight local artists at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum through June 27.

Ted Torres Martin presents “Elvis the Show,” Lake Worth Playhouse, $30-$40. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

25 Mamma Mia!, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to June 30, $40-$91. (kravis.org)

27 Into the Woods, StarStruck Academy & Theatre, Stuart, to June 30, $25-$50. (starstruckfl.org)

Rock the Plaza, One Boynton, Boynton Beach, free. (boyntonbeachcra.com)

28 Anthony Rodia, Delray Beach Playhouse, to June 30, $60-$70. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

The Shaelyn Band, Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

The Theory of Relativity, Palm Beach Dramaworks, West Palm Beach, to June 30, $15-$35. (palmbeach dramaworks.org)

29 Crystal Shawanda, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $35-$40. (artsgarage.org)

GALLERIES

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach. “Savage Garden / Jardín Salvaje,” to June 30. (ansg.org)

Artist’s Eye Gallery & Boutique, Lake Worth Beach. “In the Mix,” to June 30. (lwartleague.org)

Boca Raton Innovation Campus. “Multiple Visions: Arts Warehouse Resident Artists Satellite Exhibition,” to Sept. 2. (artswarehouse.org)

Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Myths, Secrets, Lies, and Truths: Photography from the Doug McCraw Collection,” June 12 to Oct. 13; “Julie Evans: Eating Sunshine,” June 12 to Oct. 20. (bocamuseum.org)

City Hall Lobby, Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, and Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens. “Lara Chapman,” to Aug. 15; “Helga JensenRuopp,” to Aug. 20; “Kris Davis,” to Aug. 28. (pbgfl.com)

Cornell Art Museum, Old School Square, Delray Beach. “Oceana Phenomena: Sea Stories and Sea Level Chronicles,” June 7 to Sept. 29; “Central American Modernism,” to July 28. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

Court House Cultural Center, Stuart. “The Marvin S. Cone Annual High School Juried Art Show,” to June 22. (martinarts.org)

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Dinosaur Revolution,” to Sept. 29. (coxscience center.org)

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake

Worth Beach. “Autumn Kioti,” to June 15; “Beyond Blossoms: The Power of Pollinators,” to June 22. (palmbeach culture.com)

Elliott Museum, Stuart. “Surfing Florida: A Photographic History,” June 13 to Aug. 16. (hsmc-fl.com)

Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Mary Sipp Green and Ronnie Landfield: Furthering the Landscape,” to June 8. (findlaygalleries.com)

Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. “Space Explorers: The Infinite,” June 4 to Sept. 2. (kravis.org)

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “Artistry Through the Ages: 60 Years of Inspiration” and “Stitching Spectacular: Textile Tales from Summer Camp,” both to Aug. 2. (lighthousearts.org)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. “Hapa.Me,” to Aug. 25; “Musha-Ningy: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit,” to Oct. 6. (morikami.org)

Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Annual Summer Show: Amaya Estrada, Kim Fay, Jim Graham, and

Laura Tanner,” June 8 to July 27. (mtnspace.com)

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “Afterschool Arts Outreach Exhibition,” June 1 to Dec. 15; “Ellen Graham: Unscripted” and “Landscapes Inspired by Old Masters,” both to June 16; “Cut Up/Cut Out: Photomontage from the Collection,” June 29 to Oct. 13; “Nora Maité Nieves: Clouds in the Expanded Field,” to July 7; “The Paper Trail: 500 Years of Prints from the Jonathan ‘Jack’ Frost Collection,” to Aug. 11; “Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay,” to Sept. 1; “Special Guest / A Quiet Abiding: Jacobus Vrel’s Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace in The Leiden Collection,” to Dec. 15. (norton.org)

Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique, Sewall’s Point, Stuart. “Tropical Temptations,” to June 29. (martinartisansguild.org)

RC2 Gallery and Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “Into the Blue,” June 4 to Aug. 31. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com)

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, Delray Beach. “Ain’t No Limits,” to June 27. (spadymuseum.com)

Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach. “Summer High School Competition Exhibit,” to Aug. 9. (pba.edu)

Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau,” to Sept. 1. (vbmuseum.org)

View The Beatles, Abbey Road and The Who, Tommy in Vero Beach Museum of Art’s “Rock ‘N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau.”

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Michael & Annie Falk Foundation • Frisbie Group • Virginia & John W. Gildea • The Thomas and Tracey Gravina Foundation

Patricia & Patrick Harrison • NDT Development LLC, Ned Grace, Co-Founder Managing Partner

Nissan Dealers of Palm Beach County • Putnam Bridge Funding, Nicholas Prouty CEO

Related Group, Stephen Ross & Gopal Rajegowda • Sympatico Real Estate, Tommy Morrison & Paco Gil

Beth & Leonard Wilf and the Wilf Family Foundations

BUSINESS COUNCIL MEMBERS

$15,000 and above

Larmoyeux & Bone, Bill Bone, Partner • Affiliated Development, Nick Rojo, President JM Rubin Foundation • Leslie Alexander Foundation

$10,000 and above

Ballenisles Charities Foundation • Batchelor Foundation, Inc. • Braman Motorcars of Palm Beach

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Flagler Insurance, Tyler Schapiro, CEO • Hedrick Brothers Construction, Dale Hedrick, CEO

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CITIZEN COUNCIL MEMBERS

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SOCIAL STUDIES

PALM BEACH MAGAZINE ™

LIGHT IN THE SHADOWS LUNCHEON

WHO: Place of Hope

WHAT: Inaugural Light in the Shadows luncheon benefiting Place of Hope’s work to fight human trafficking WHERE: The Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach

NOAM AND BECKY SAMSON

JILL GALLAGHER, JORDAN BROWN

DEBRA TORNABEN, CONNIE FRANKINO, AMY ACIERNO, CARLA PISANI

EVE BOSWELL, RACHEL BOSWELL, JANE BOSWELL, HOLLY LOVELAND BOSWELL

CHERIE ARSCOTT, BONNIE BOROIAN, DANIELA

DILORENZO SCOTT, RENEE FEDER, KAREN ADLER

ANCA AND NICK LINCA

JOHN WALSH, KELLY FLEMING ROB THOMSON

DE PARMET, DENISE HAND, CARLA FINE, ALLISON GROSSMAN, KATHY ROHRER, KIM TIANO, MINH JOHNSTON

CINDY RADEMACHER, DAWN SONNEBORN, DORY FAXON, CRIS TAMASI, ALICIA REVENS, GERALDINE STANKO, DONNA WAGNER, SUSAN WEIS

SOCIAL STUDIES

CELEBRATING THE PALM BEACH 100

WHO: Palm Beach Illustrated

WHAT: The Palm Beach 100 Happy Hour at the Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary art fair WHERE: Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach

NICK KORNILOFF AND PAMELA COHEN

JOE DEPRINZIO, JENNIFER DARDANO

BROOKE CADE, CATHERINE CARTER

SIMS DAVIS AND BRIAN DAVIS

RYAN HOLLIHAN, PAIGE BENNETT

JEREMY RING AND PAM TAHAN

BERNIE TAUPIN, TERRY DUFFY

DEAN DIMKE, ANDREW MARSIGLIO, TIM QUINN, LAUREN DUFFY, DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS

MIKE AND DEE WADE, MICHAEL REED AND PALM BEACH GARDENS MAYOR CHELSEA REED, DAKOTA FRAZIER, TERRY DUFFY

LUIS HOSSIEP, CLAUDIA HOSSIEP, VARITO VASQUEZ, LARS HOSSIEP

ADAM TANNENBAUM, MARK RAKOWSKI, CHAI BANTHIA, IAN KIRBY, STEPHEN TANNENBAUM

DIEGO HERRERA

Lot 20 - Bruce Greene (American, b.1953) “All Tracks & No Cattle” Oil Painting on Canvas

Lot 7 - Joe Beeler (American, 1931-2006) “On the Canyon Rim” Oil Painting on Canvas

Lot 16 - Rare Nardi Vermeil Sterling Silver & Ruby Candelabras

Lot 10 - Philip & Kelvin LaVerne “Festival” Co ee Table

SOCIAL STUDIES

NIGHT OF BEAUTY

WHO: Hass Plastic Surgery and Palm Beach Illustrated

WHAT: Thirteenth Annual Night of Beauty

WHERE: National Polo Center, Wellington

TRACEY BENSON

MATT AND BRITTANY BRILL, AL CARLOTTI

BRIAN AND ANDREA HASS, TERRY DUFFY

ASHLEY ERIKSON, ERICA BOLIEK, HILLARY SHEITELMAN

ANDREA HASS, DINA TURNER

SHEA JOBE, JILL ARROYO

JOSH ANCHONDO

KRISTIN PACK, CANDACE SANCHEZ

NICK LONG AND KANDACE KICHLER

MITRA VEERAMASUNENI AND HILLARY HASS

MARTINA FISCHBACH, JOY COLANGELO, LINDA MATHEWS, MAGGIE BROWN

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RODRIGO DE LA SIERRA

VICTOR GADINO

JEAN-MICHEL LENOIR

FLORENCIA CLEMENT DE GRANDPREY

JANINA LEIGUE

MARIE-CHLOE DUVAL

YICHING CHEN

SOCIAL STUDIES

WEST PALM BEACH POLICE AWARDS

WHO: The Fund for West Palm Beach Police WHAT: Annual West Palm Beach Police Awards

WHERE: Kravis Center, West Palm Beach

BILL BONE, CHRISTINA LAMBERT, WEST PALM BEACH MAYOR KEITH JAMES

WILLIAM A. MEYER, FRANK ADDERLEY

PATRICK HARRISON, KEN GILLMAN

TYLER SCHAPIRO, NED GRACE VIRGINIA AND JOHN GILDEA

TOMMY AND BRITTANY MORRISON

CAROL AND BOB GARVY

LOIS AND RAY RICHARDS

JOE AND SUSAN PLUMERI

AL AND LINDA ADELSON CAPEHART

OUT & ABOUT

1. WHO: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County

WHAT: Women Build

2024 fundraiser

WHERE: Lake Worth Beach 2. WHO: Jewelmer WHAT: Women’s Day Luncheon

WHERE: The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach

VANESSA VINCI, MADISON BUFF, BLANCHE GINSBERG, BETH FISCHEL

DEE WADE, LUISA MONTEVERDE, DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS

JEWELMER MODELS

BELIZA BERMUDEZ, PAOLA IBARRA, JINNITA FONGKAM, CHUMPEE FONGKAM WITH OLYMPIA

JENNIFER HOUSTON, LUCY JOSEPH

JULIE PEYTON, MARY ALLEN SAUNDERS

KEVIN ELWELL AND SARAH CRISER ELWELL, JULIA MURPHY, SOPHIA ECCLESTON

CAMILLE MURPHY KUBICEK, AIMEE CRAIG CARLSON

SOCIAL STUDIES

OUT & ABOUT

3. WHO: Red Sneakers for Oakley

WHAT: Food Allergy Awareness Benefit

WHERE: Club Colette, Palm Beach

4. WHO: Irish Georgian Society

WHAT: Irish Week Luncheon WHERE: The Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach

5. WHO: Norton Museum of Art WHAT: “Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay”

VIP Opening Reception WHERE: Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach

ARRIANA AND DIXON BOARDMAN

CRISTINA AND DESMOND KEOGH

ALEXANDRA RYAN, SCOTT SNYDER, SILVIA ZOULLAS

MERRILL AND ROBERT DEBBS, OLIVIA DEBBS

KIPPER AND BUD HENDRICK

BILL AND ANN HAMM

ARDEN SHERMAN, ROSE B. SIMPSON, GHISLAIN D’HUMIÈRES

LAUREN RICHMAN, SARAH GAVLAK

BRUCE GENDELMAN, GOPAL RAJEGOWDA

OUT & ABOUT

6. WHO: Hollis Bradley Pica, Stacey Leuliette, and Meg McCartney WHAT: Unsaid Launch Party WHERE: Fivestory, Palm Beach 7. WHO: The Brazilian Court Hotel WHAT: Lily’s at The Brazilian Court Pool Debut WHERE: The Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach 8. WHO: Hermès WHAT: 1.50m Series Final Classic at The Winter Equestrian Festival WHERE: The Wellington Club, Wellington

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HOLLIS BRADLEY PICA, JULIA WETHERELL LECLAIR

COURTNEY SCHLESINGER, J.J. MARTIN

DIANE MAHADY, PETER MALACHI

CARLY REED AND CALEB HERBERT

RICHARD AND YANA SCHLESINGER

NACHO FIGUERAS AND DELFINA BLAQUIER LUCY DESLAURIERS

LAST WORD

What inspired you to launch your collection?

My collection was inspired by my lifelong love and appreciation for luxury fashion mixed with my newfound awareness for a need for there to be a greater shift toward sustainability and circularity within that industry.

What does sustainability mean to you?

Sustainability has many different meanings, but to me it really has become a mindset. Overall, I try to be extremely conscious about my consumption habits and how much waste I produce on a day-to-day basis. This has not only impacted the way I eat and shop, but the ways in which I run my business. I actually worry about my carbon footprint now. There is so much overproduction going on in the world that I like to believe that my little habit shifts have a bit of an impact toward a more sustainability-minded culture, and that’s what I hope my business has done as well.

What has been a defining career moment for you?

Seeing Travis Kelce show up to play the Jacksonville Jaguars, my hometown football team, wearing

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one of my Maison shirts. The next week, he and Taylor [Swift] went public with their relationship— and the rest is history!

Favorite vintage find?

A rare vintage Gucci shoehorn with an actual antler handle, which I found ... at The Church Mouse here in Palm Beach. My last name being Horne, I had to have it.

What’s your dream collaboration? Hermès. Out of all the luxury brands, I have the most respect for them. They are the definition of true luxury to me because the products are made to last and [can] transcend trends over many generations.

What do you love most about Palm Beach?

That it reminds me of my hometown of Ponte Vedra Beach mixed with a bit of that New York City flavor. I really love the laid-back lifestyle in Florida, but Palm Beach has a lot going on right now, so it gives me a bit of the action I was used to over my 15-year stint in NYC.

What’s next for the brand?

TBD! The beauty of my brand is that there are no rules and the possibilities are endless. Everything that has happened thus far has been completely organic, from our retail partners to our celebrity moments, so I am very excited to see what the future holds.

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