Palm Beach Illustrated September 2023

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CONTENTS

DEPARTMENTS 129 52

14 FROM THE EDITOR

16 RSVP

NEW&NOW

19 LITERATI

Combat censorship—read banned books

News from Flamingo Park Market, the Town of Palm Beach Marina, and more

Three West Palm Beach creatives art it up

24 Q&A

An educational chat with Gary Cadwallader of Palm Beach Dramaworks

26 GUIDE

Explore Downtown Palm Beach Gardens 28 SPOTLIGHT

48 TRAVEL JOURNAL

Sarah Bray-West’s insider info on Bermuda

50 QUICK TRIPS

Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Santa Fe

52 FLORIDIANA Islamorada’s Casitas at Cheeca Lodge

54 HIGH ROAD

Rolls-Royce’s all-electric Spectre Coupe

56 HIGH SEAS

Candela’s new C-8 electric hydrofoil

TOP LAWYERS

85 ATTORNEY PROFILES

The area’s premier lawyers

130 ELEMENTS

Decor accents with the Japandi aesthetic

132 HERITAGE

Architectural features that allow airflow

BALANCE

135 WARM-UP

Simon’s Boxing Club on Palm Beach

136 HEALTH & WELLNESS

Inflatable paddleboards, Fresh Rx’s Farm to Kids, VR therapy for teens, and more

140 TRENDING

Make a splash with shower-suitable tools

142 GOOD NATURE

ON THE COVER:

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SAVOR

111 CRAVINGS

Summer’s end invites new beginnings

CULTURE

Cozy

40 BIJOUX

Watch out for these haute timepieces

42 BEAUTY

Stay

45 WANDERLUST

Discover the delights of the remote Portuguese island of Madeira

Celebrate National Chocolate Milkshake Day with the area’s best iterations

112 LOCAL BITES

NYC’s Gallaghers expands to Boca Raton, updates from Earth and Sugar, and more

118 SIP WITH PBI

A new take on an old-fashioned for National Bourbon Heritage Month

HOME

129 DESIGN

A small space becomes a playful haven

145 TOP BILLING

The Norton Museum of Art’s duo of evocative exhibitions

146 CALENDAR

What to see and do this month

SOCIAL STUDIES

150 PALM BEACH MAGAZINE

Hot parties, beautiful people

LAST WORD

152 REAL TALK WITH...

LoveShackFancy’s Rebecca Hessel Cohen

PHOTOGRAPHER: CARRIE BRADBURN MODELS: JOLIE COPIN, SASHA DIMARE, AND ANDY LEONHARDT LOCATION: VIA MIZNER, PALM BEACH HAIR AND MAKEUP: DEBORAH KOEPPER, DEBORAH KOEPPER BEAUTY, PALM BEACH CLOTHING: DREYFOOS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS STUDENTS’ OWN DESIGNS

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ILLUSTRATED

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

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

Cathy Chestnut, Kristen Desmond LeFevre

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jules Aron, Paige Bowers, Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo, Tammy Fender, Sam Kerrigan, Ivey Leidy, Kelley Marcellus, Marie Penny, Skye Sherman, Jess Swanson, Karina Wensjoe

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Carrie Bradburn, Nathan Coe, Steven Martine

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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Marketing Manager

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PRODUCTION

Production Director Selene M. Ceballo

Production Manager Lourdes Linares

Digital Pre-Press Specialist George Davis

Advertising Design Coordinators Anaely J. Perez Vargas, Jeffrey Rey

Production Coordinator Ileana Caban

Digital Marketing Manager Tyler Sansone

OPERATIONS

Chief Operating Officer Todd Schmidt

Office Manager Tanya Gomez

Accounts Receivable Specialist Ana Coronel

Distribution Manager Judy Heflin

Logistics Manager Omar Morales

Circulation Manager Marjorie Leiva

Circulation Assistant Britney Stinson

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IT Manager Keith Gonzalez

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BACK TO COOL

A few months ago, I stopped in at Leta Austin Foster’s atelier to see what’s new and got a glimpse of the wallpaper collection she designed for Waterhouse. The prints—tiny florals and bamboo lattices, palm fronds and pink stripes—were all so pretty and very Palm Beach. She called them “versatile” and I didn’t disagree, but I had no idea just how adaptable they could be until last April, when the lines between home design and fashion officially blurred.

Always the creative thinker, Leta challenged the costume design students at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts to make dresses using her wallpapers and showed off the results in a fashion show at Via Mizner. I was so blown away by what the students, under the direction of Penny Williams, had done that I asked them to create new designs for a story in Palm Beach Illustrated. In a frenzy (because deadlines), they cut, draped, gathered, and sewed to bring their designs to life while we anticipated the fashionable results. The big reveal came at our photo shoot, where the designers (or their muses) modeled their own looks with a touching sense of pride. With details like knife pleats and angel wings, it was hard to believe the students worked in paper. I have so much respect for these young people and their teacher.

As I was signing off on our cover story (“Paper Pushers,” page 64), I couldn’t help but think of my late friend, Alex Dreyfoos, who poured so much passion into the school that bears his name. Alex, who passed away in May, found a way to work DSOA into almost every conversation. Every year around this time, he’d call to catch up after summer travels and to tell me what he thought about our most recent stories. Though he won’t be calling this year, I know he would have been so proud to see the Dreyfoos students on the cover of the magazine. I would have told him that my daughter is now a freshman at DSOA, and that she wouldn’t dream of going to any other school. And that I’m grateful to have this safe, nurturing environment where creative young people like her can express their individuality.

Alex helped create that enormous community asset, and so many others. What a legacy he has left behind in Palm Beach County. We are all richer for it.

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WEDDING BELLS

WHO: Pamela Flanagan Devaleix and Louis Devaleix WHAT: Rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception WHERE: The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea and The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Loved ones celebrated the couple’s nuptials in dreamy surrounds designed by YSD Events.

PAME F NAGAN DEVALEIX AND LOUIS DEVALEIX

GIANNA BANNOS, EL BOUDADI, KAYLEIGH MURPHY, OLIVIA BANNOS, ZOEY FARACHE

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DINNER AND A WORLD PREMIERE

WHO: Palm Beach Symphony WHAT: Dinner and a historic concert WHERE: Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The musical evening featured the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Joseph Schwantner’s “Sojourn: Reflections on Thoreau” and pianist Misha Dichter’s renditions of Gershwin and Debussy.

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JEFF AND VERONICA LICHTENSTEIN

JAMES BORYNACK AND ADOLFO ZARALEGUI

CINDY AND JEROME CANTY

DAVID MCCLYMONT, JOAN SMITH

LINDA AND GARY CHMAN

DANIELLE ROLLINS, TOM D’AGOSTINO

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NEW&NOW

THE INSIDE TRACK TO EVERYTHING PALM BEACH

DO YOU READ ME?

As librarian Mary Jo Godwin put it: “A truly great library contains something in it to offend everyone.” However, not everyone sees it this way; according to PEN America, Florida public schools banned 357 books between July and December 2022, the second-highest number in the nation after Texas. Recent books that have fallen under scrutiny or ban consideration include Big Bob, Little Bob by James Howe for LGBTQIA+ themes; The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones for concepts including critical race theory; The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas for profanity, violence, and anti-police sentiments; and Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart for mature mental illness and gender identity topics.

The best way to combat censorship is to read banned books. Wondering where to find them? Try local bookstores, including the Palm Beach Bookstore, Classic Bookshop, and Lake Worth’s The Dancing Elephant, where patrons will find a shelf devoted to banned books and a 15 percent discount on them during September. There’s also Rohi’s Readery, a social justice–driven children’s bookstore at The Square in West Palm Beach that stocks diverse titles. Unlike public schools, public libraries in Florida are not facing bans. Head to the Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach during Banned Books Week October 1-7 for relevant programming. (bannedbooksweek.org) —Skye Sherman

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SQUEAKY Green

Even superyachts—oft under fire for their environmental impact—can reduce their carbon footprint. Case in point: the Town of Palm Beach Marina, which underwent a $40 million transformation last year with an eye on sustainability. The marina adheres to Florida’s Clean Marina program, a voluntary initiative that encourages marinas to adopt ecoconscious practices, and it also worked closely with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to implement recommended guidelines in waste management (including specialized nets), pollution prevention, water and energy conservation, and emergency preparedness (including a spill containment kit). “We prioritize eco-friendly practices to protect our waterways and preserve their beauty,” says Carolyn Stone, deputy manager of the Town of Palm Beach. “This commitment is vital to our marina and town, ensuring a sustainable legacy for generations to come.”

(townofpalmbeachmarina.com) —S.S.

NATURE

RUNNING WILD

GATHER

Flock TOGETHER

While downtown West Palm Beach booms, nearby neighborhoods are riding the wave. A group of local investors is putting the finishing touches on Flamingo Park Market (424 Park Place), a gathering place with restaurants and retail, from a ranch-to-table Wagyu steak house to high-end decor shops like Row House. The market is part of a three-phase project known as the Flamingo Park District; the second phase, Imperial Plaza at Flamingo Park (500-502 Palm Street), will house entrepreneurs and a mix of markets, art galleries, specialty services, and more. The details on the final phase of the project have yet to be announced. The Flamingo Park Market building features a tile mural by Diogo Machado, aka Add Fuel, at its entrance and a larger-than-life basrelief carved mural by Alexandre Farto, aka Vhils, on its western exterior. (flamingopark.com) —S.S.

With roots dating back to 1983, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary—which provides free medical and rehabilitative care to injured wildlife, with the goal of returning recovered patients to nature—has long been a treasured spot for meaningful animal encounters. Now, the sanctuary is upgrading to an expanded 20-acre facility in Jupiter Farms with more spacious habitats, interactive exhibits, and a fully equipped rehab center, all in pursuit of its mission of rehabilitation, conservation, and education. Go now to catch the tail end of baby season, the animal hospital’s busiest time of year, when they prep to receive up to 50 animals in need per day. The final day at the current location is September 9 (plus a public release of the final patient in their care on September 10), with a grand opening at the new location slated for October 14; expect a full day of fanfare including guided tours, food and beverage trucks, face painting, and other wild programming. (buschwildlife.org) —S.S.

The Flamingo Park Market building features tile art by Add Fuel (below) and a mural by Vhils (right).

JACOBER CREATIVE

For Art’s Sake

MEET THREE WEST PALM BEACH CREATIVES WITH SOMETHING NEW TO SAY

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A recent Charleston transplant, artist Millie Sims paints abstract geometric adaptations of classic imagery, like Audubon prints and Slim Aarons photographs. She credits early exposure to dance for its impact on her style. “I studied ballet—which is rooted in mastery over the lines created by the body—throughout my childhood,” she says. “I’ve always found this concept very elegant.” Today, Sims is inspired by everything from esteemed works of art to tile patterns to the lyrical impact of a piece of music. “My work encourages spectators to suspend their disbelief and open their minds to seeing things differently, shaped in new ways. It is fantastical, but it’s grounded in reality.” Sims’ vibrant paintings are in galleries nationwide, but her new work can be viewed by appointment at her West Palm Beach studio. (milliesimsart.com)

LIVING LARGE

A nondescript building in West Palm’s SoSo neighborhood hides a world-class Chilean architect and artist. Francisco del Rio was born into a family of engineers but followed the lead of his mother, a self-taught sculptress. Today, his large-scale installations are commissioned for hotels, offices, residences, and mixed-use complexes around the world. A pioneer in the development of art for architectural identity, del Rio created four installations, five sculptures, and 18 paintings for Quadro in the Miami Design District, including a massive 6,600-square-foot stainless steel mural reminiscent of fish gills that adorns the facade. Del Rio’s work is in private collections from Austria to Uruguay and in the regional headquarters of Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte. South Florida locals can witness fine art in the making at his new outpost at 5212 South Dixie Highway. (franciscodelrio.com)

HOLLYWOOD TO HOMETOWN

After graduating from the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and the University of Florida, West Palm Beacher Matthew Baquero saved up while working on the island to self-finance his own film, San Pablo, an homage to his mother’s hometown in Colombia. “It tells the story of a young man whom I believe people of all backgrounds can relate to,” Baquero says. “Julian is a dreamer; he refuses to let his rough surroundings and limited resources hold him back.” Inspiration struck when Baquero overheard an “enigmatic” conversation between his cousin and her boyfriend at the time (who stars in the film). “I wrote down the exchange and, instead of asking questions, brainstormed what Julian was being so secretive about. During the pandemic lockdown, I revisited the notes tab in my phone and wrote an 85-page screenplay based on that conversation.” The next screening of San Pablo will take place September 29 at the Lake Worth 8 cinema in Greenacres. (tarsusfilms.com)

Millie Sims (right) paints adaptations of classic imagery, as seen in works such as Rose Cottage x Abbey Road (above). Francisco del Rio (below) specializes in large-scale pieces like The Human Lighthouse (bottom left).

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SHOW AND TELL

BY JUDY ALEXANDRA DIEDWARDO

Palm Beach Dramaworks

(PBD) in West Palm Beach understands the importance of sharing the performing arts with students—and Gary Cadwallader is leading the charge. As PBD’s director of education and community engagement, Cadwallader is developing new works and bringing them to Palm Beach County classrooms through initiatives such as the One Humanity Tour, which centers around plays that help students navigate adversity. Here, he offers insight into the program and more. (palmbeachdramaworks.org)

Why is this aimed at middle schoolers?

PBI: Why is live performance such an effective medium to connect with students?

Cadwallader: Students engage in the story that’s happening to real people in front of them. That’s the key. It’s more realistic to have live actors in the same space as opposed to watching a film. The audience is feeling along with the actors and each other. We want young people talking about what’s going on around them, and live drama is an effective way to spark that conversation.

What is the One Humanity Tour?

We stage a free, hourlong performance exclusively for Palm Beach County sixth- and seventhgrade students to raise awareness about key subjects. Currently, we’re addressing conflict resolution with authority figures and the dangers of social media and sex trafficking. I was inspired to create the tour ... following the tragic 2015 killing of Corey Jones by a local police officer, when it seemed like no one was talking to the young people about what had happened. That’s when a light bulb went off in my head.

It’s a highly impressionable time and the transition into puberty when young people turn away from the influence of their parents and toward their friends. We also work closely with educators to complement what’s being addressed in the classroom.

What was the first educational production you created for the tour?

Joined by PBD producing artistic director William Hayes, we commissioned playwright Eric Coble and launched in 2017 with a sixth-grade production of Swagger. The play features three local professional actors who act out a conflict

between a young boy in a clothing store, a shop owner who believes the boy has stolen a jacket, and a police officer who is called on to mediate. Each character gives their perspective. The discussion then moves to the audience, where students dialogue with the actors and one another to explore the conflict and how it could have been resolved.

In 2022, you launched Live to Tell for seventhgrade students. It explores sex trafficking and social media and was inspired by the Jeffrey Epstein case, which had local ties. Can you describe the importance of this subject?

Because those kids [in the Epstein case] were from Lake Worth Middle School and Royal Palm Beach High School, the story couldn’t have been more relevent. The Human Trafficking Coalition of the Palm Beaches says one in five young people under age 15 are being approached by an adult, mostly through social media. It’s a long game in which our young people are groomed through an anonymous, accessible medium that makes them prime targets.

How do you know that you’re reaching students and making a difference?

This is what I love to do. I’m not a teacher, but I am an educator. It’s gratifying to see the art form that I love impact young people, especially. Teachers and behavioral health specialists thank us profusely and confirm that students talk about the performances for weeks. That, to me, says everything.

ACTOR, DIRECTOR, AND EDUCATOR GARY CADWALLADER BELIEVES LIVE THEATER CAN TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM

Palm Beach Dramaworks’ Gary Cadwallader (left) brings educational plays, such as Live to Tell (above) and Swagger (below), to local middle schools.

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GUIDE MAKE YOUR NEXT PROMENADE THROUGH DOWNTOWN PALM BEACH GARDENS EVEN MORE MEMORABLE WITH STOPS AT THESE SPOTS

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AVOCADO CANTINA

Hot off the success of his West Palm eatery, Avocado Grill, chef Julien Gremaud debuted Avocado Cantina in late 2020. Here, he showcases a reverence for sustainable ingredients and culinary influences from his travels through Mexico. Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, Avocado Cantina complements its vibrant indoor-outdoor setting with light bites like shrimp and octopus ceviche plus heartier fare like grilled churrasco, as well as a full vegan menu and a wild selection of tequila. Stop by on Taco Tuesday for $4 tacos, discounted drinks, and live music. (avocadocantina.com)

DOWNTOWN CAROUSEL

Bring out your inner child at the Downtown Palm Beach Gardens’ carousel, a community fixture since 2010. The handcrafted carousel depicts classic characters and animals synonymous with South Florida. Its hours can vary, so call ahead before visiting. (downtownpbg.com/ carousel)

FAIR HARBOR

Brother-sister duo Jake and Caroline Danehy founded Fair Harbor in 2014 with the purpose of promoting the reduction of single-use plastics and keeping waste out of the ocean. Their collection of beachwear includes swim trunks, hoodies, tees, and more made from recycled plastic bottles. To date, they’ve recycled more than 30 million bottles. The brand’s original storefront is in New York’s Soho neighborhood; they chose Downtown Palm Beach Gardens for their second location, which opened late last year. (fairharborclothing.com)

SUBCULTURE COFFEE

Founded in 2014 by two Palm Beach County locals, Subculture Coffee now boasts four locations. Its Gardens outpost has a distinctly steampunk vibe, with decor including a rocket ship, a hanging eyeball that actually blinks, and custom-painted floors, walls, and ceilings by artist Adam Sheetz. All coffee is roasted inhouse, and the café also has to-go options such as canned cold brew and oat milk lattes, coldpressed juices made fresh daily, and a variety of gluten-free and vegan baked goods. (subculturecoffee.com)

CLAY HAUS AND CRAFT HAUS

Put your creative skills to the test at these sister studios from owners Grace Pennella and Tammie Crispino-Ramos. Craft pottery from scratch at Clay Haus, which offers private lessons, group classes and workshops for adults, clay date nights for couples, and camps, clubs, and courses for kids. Walk-ins are welcome at Craft Haus, a paint-yourown pottery studio that’s open seven days a week and hosts special events including Mommy & Me on Friday mornings, when little ones of all ages can enjoy a story and painting session. (clayhauspalmbeach.com, crafthauspalmbeach.com)

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MODERN MAVEN

LESSONS FROM THE RUNWAY

BY CATHY CHESTNUT

’Naiyah Frazier eschewed fashion ideals and embraced the reality of flaws in her 12-piece collection, Imperfect 001. A 2017 graduate of Lynn University in Boca Raton, Frazier returned to her alma mater for the 2023 Lynn Fashion Showcase. Her dyed, recycled denim looks had already turned heads, having been featured in Vogue Italia for her partnership with ISKO Denim and on the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Runway 360. She also was a “Fashion Forward” winner at the 2021 National Black Arts Festival in Atlanta.

Her collection was inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics, and the wabi-sabi worldview of finding beauty within nature’s imperfections. “Not everything that is broken should be discarded,” Frazier says. “You can mend it back into its original form, and it’s something new.”

Frazier was seeking a “meditative way to approach fashion,” she explains, because the fashion world “can be very competitive, and there are a lot of negative stereotypes. One thing I wanted to do when introducing myself as a new designer was present my own philosophy because of the cut-throated-ness of the fashion industry. It’s hard to insert yourself into that.”

Frazier created the collection while earning a master’s of fine art in fashion design from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). “It was very therapeutic to go through the process, to take a ceramic repair technique and bring it into fashion,” she says. “It really pushed me forward [in] how I want to be as a designer and in my own personal life.”

The 2023 Lynn Fashion Showcase featured apparel created by students and alumni, including designer E’Naiyah Frazier (above right), a 2017 graduate of Lynn University.

THE LYNN FASHION SHOWCASE IS A PLATFORM FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN PROJECT MANAGEMENT WHILE MOUNTING A PROFESSIONAL—AND UNIQUELY CREATIVE—PRODUCTION

But this wasn’t Frazier’s first time on the Lynn University runway; she had previously presented three garments during her senior year, an experience she describes as eye-opening. “The feedback I got told me I wanted to continue in design,” she recalls.

The annual, invitation-only Lynn Fashion Showcase has evolved and expanded over the last 20 years. Today, it is an interdisciplinary project organized by Lynn’s College of Business and Management, College of Communication and Design, and Fashion and Retail Program. The runway event also showcases original apparel created by students from the Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College, as well as fashion merchandising alumni.

Students orchestrate the entire thing, from directing to photography, set design, lighting, and marketing. This hands-on experience turns classroom learning into real-world results, and translates into a project for their portfolios. “It’s not just a student production, it’s a professional production,” says RT Good, dean of the College of Business and Management.

There are several collaborative projects on campus, but the fashion show is the largest. Project management is being incorporated into campus-wide curricula, Good adds, so students learn to “move from concept to execution to evaluation to see if they hit the goals they set,” while grappling with scheduling, costs, and deliverables. “These are transferrable skills,” he notes.

Lynn students, including freshman hospitality student Joyce Kessler, worked behind the scenes all day, from decorating chef-made desserts in the morning to breaking down the event at 11 p.m. Kessler learned about various facets of food service that she hadn’t consid-

ered before, such as portioning and being conscious of allergies. “I never knew there was so much time and effort put into an event,” says Kessler, who believes the experience helped her obtain a summer internship at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale. “Lynn University gives you many opportunities to succeed inside and outside the college.”

Katrina Carter-Tellison, Lynn’s vice president of academic affairs, serves as executive producer of the showcase. During her 19 years on campus, Carter-Tellison has observed transformational educational impacts. “Collaboration is not something that always comes naturally; it’s something that must be an intentional part of the process,” she says.

“Different students have different priorities, and they learn to pull all of those together to get the best possible outcome.”

The challenges include tailoring the vision to a budget and negotiating. “That’s where the greatest amount of learning happens for our students,” Carter-Tellison says. “We want it to approximate real-world issues.”

For the show, Cesar Santalo, dean of the College of Communication and Design, brought his background in design, branding, animation, and illustration to the fore. He helped students film interviews and design a butterfly logo representing the show’s tagline: the evolution of expression. As models walked the 80-foot runway, a tech crew with several cameras filmed the action. The school launched an iPulse Live News Show, a partnership with Apple News. Student photographers created an NFT (non-fungible token) exhibition to further brand the event.

“It’s like being on the job,” Santalo says. “[The event] is constantly growing. I think only great things are going to come.” (lynn.edu) «

Rayane Alami (left), a designer and Lynn University student, participated in this year’s showcase. In addition to producing the runway show, students collaborated on all aspects of the event.

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THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED

BY

Jeffrey Gordon is a man of many titles. He’s a husband and father of four. He’s also a foster parent; a lawyer at Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith; and chairman of the board for Champions Empowering Champions. The Boca Raton–based nonprofi t helps Florida Atlantic University students who’ve experienced foster care or homelessness earn a degree and prepare for a career.

“We provide these students with support through a variety of ways,” Gordon says, “everything from textbooks to help with housing and training in life skills, like how to prepare résumés or conduct job interviews.”

It’s a mission close to Gordon’s heart. He and his wife became foster parents about 12 years ago after reading a newspaper article that shared the need for families to take in children who had been removed from their homes. “We thought it would be a great experience for us and for our youngest daughter—who was the only one still living at home with us at the time—and a great way to help the community,” Gordon recalls.

Since then, they’ve had 24 foster kids and are still welcoming children into their home today. Gordon says that his role as a foster parent made him realize just how much could be done to help foster children after

they turn 18, especially those with dreams to head off to college.

“They’ve aged out,” he notes. “They don’t have anything. They don’t have the support from a parent. Many times, they don’t have the fi nancial resources to buy food, to buy books, to buy clothing.”

In April 2023, Champions received $250,000 in funding to help pay for housing, food, and other educational requirements for these students. “It really relieves a lot of pressure for them because we’re either paying for the housing, so they don’t have to take out loans, or if they did have to take loans, we’re trying to pay them back, so they don’t have that burden when they graduate,” says Gordon.

In addition to his work with Champions, Gordon is on the board of several other local nonprofi ts working to help support those in the foster care system. He says he’s always loved working with kids, and once he became a foster parent himself, being an advocate for these youths seemed to be the perfect fi t. “You try to make a difference in the world, but there’s so much need that you can only impact it in certain

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ways, so you do what you can to try and impact it in those ways.”

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WE PROVIDE THESE STUDENTS WITH SUPPORT THROUGH A VARIETY OF WAYS, EVERYTHING FROM TEXTBOOKS TO HELP WITH HOUSING AND TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS...”

THROUGH HIS WORK WITH CHAMPIONS EMPOWERING CHAMPIONS, JEFFREY GORDON IS HELPING UNDERPRIVILEGED STUDENTS FORGE A NEW PATH

SAM KERRIGAN

HEROES

CHAMPIONS EMPOWERING CHAMPIONS

Jeffrey Gordon (right) and Champions Empowering Champions help underserved Florida Atlantic University students earn a degree and prepare for a career.

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Metabolic BOOST

BY IVEY LEIDY PHOTOGRAPHY BY NATHAN COE

We’ve all seen the pop-up ads hinting at the secret to burning fat and increasing your metabolism. There’s a whole industry that perpetuates the belief that you can change your body with a magic coffee bean pill or a green tea gummy, but these claims aren’t backed by independent research, nor are they regulated by the FDA. Many factors can affect our metabolism, some that are in our control and some that aren’t, like aging. As we get older, we naturally lose muscle mass and burn calories at a slower rate. Fortunately, there is magic in listening to your body and adapting to its changes. While we cannot reverse the aging process, we can adopt certain practices to gain control over some factors that affect metabolism.

Diet: The food you eat affects not only your metabolism but your overall health. By incorporating more protein, you can repair and build new cells throughout the body,

boost the immune system, and build more muscle. The more muscle mass you have, the more calories you’ll burn. Couple that protein with increased fiber to feel fuller for longer between meals, thereby naturally decreasing your caloric intake.

Physical activity/weight

training: Your body burns calories even in a resting state, but metabolic rate is much higher in people with more muscle. As much as cardiovascular or high-intensity exercise will rev your metabolism in the hours following a workout, weight training and building muscle will help boost your overall metabolism.

Hydration: Even when slightly dehydrated, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. Females weighing around 150 pounds should aim to drink 100 ounces of water per day, and males weighing around 190 pounds should aim to drink 130 ounces. For

every 30 minutes of exercise, add 16 ounces of water to that total. Hydrating foods like cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini, lettuce, tomatoes, and watermelon are a great way to incorporate more water into your meals.

Intermittent fasting: Although long periods of food restriction can be counterproductive, a 12- to 16-hour fasting window has been shown to boost metabolism.

Sleep: Ever notice how you feel hungrier or crave more sugar when you’ve slept poorly? Lack of sleep increases the body’s production of ghrelin, the appetite hormone that tells you you’re hungry. Lack of sleep also raises the stress hormone cortisol, which can slow your metabolism. Practicing good sleep hygiene—such as avoiding screen time before bed, winding down with a book, and going to bed at the same time every night— can help ensure a good night’s sleep.

FIVE WAYS TO NATURALLY INCREASE YOUR METABOLISM

LIVING WITH IVEY

ZUCCHINI RIBBON SALAD WITH CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS (serves 4)

3 chicken breasts

1 tsp. sea salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 tbsp. olive oil

3 zucchinis

2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped

2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

CITRUS VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. lime juice

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tbsp. stone-ground mustard

1/2 tsp. honey

Pinch of sea salt

1/4 cup olive oil

INFUSED WATER

INGREDIENTS

» grette, whisk together all ingredients except olive oil in a small bowl. Slowly and gradually add in the olive oil while whisking to emulsify. Set aside.

» Pat the chicken breasts dry and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a large bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning and stir to combine.

Add chicken cubes to the bowl and toss to coat. Coat a cast-iron skillet with olive oil. Cook chicken cubes for 4 minutes on each side at medium-high heat.

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» Using a vegetable peeler, carefully peel each zucchini lengthwise into ribbons. Arrange zucchini ribbons on a platter and top with cubed chicken and fresh herbs. Drizzle with citrus vinaigrette.

» Thinly slice the cucumber, lemon, and orange. Add the slices to a large jug of water (60-plus ounces). Refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

1 English cucumber 1 lemon

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with Tournament Chairman Brad Faxon and Honorary Chairman Tom Fazio hosted at Jupiter Island Club and Medalist Golf Club.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023

An Evening on the Range with Brad Faxon and Tom Fazio | 4pm-7pm | Old Marsh Golf Club Golf attire recommended

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Jupiter Island Club | 7:30 am Registration & Breakfast | 9:00 am Shotgun Start

Medalist Golf Club | 8:30 am Registration & Breakfast | 10:00 am Shotgun Start

Thank you to our supporters

To register early, please visit jmcfoundation.org or contact Laura Greene at laura.greene@jupitermed.com. Proceeds will benefit the Patient Tower at Jupiter Medical Center.

STYLE

CURATED FINDS, LUXE ACCESSORIES, AND RUNWAY REPORTS

SHOP LOCAL

THESE FLORIDIAN DESIGNERS ARE MAKING A SARTORIAL SPLASH IN THE SUNSHINE STATE AND BEYOND

BY KATHERINE LANDE

1.Emme Parsons, Palm Beach Having relocated from Los Angeles to Palm Beach to be closer to family, Emme Parsons knows what’s cool on both coasts. Her namesake shoe brand blends an American coastal aesthetic with European historicism to arrive at modern interpretations of classic styles. emmeparsons.com | 2. Alvin Valley, Palm Beach Known to the jet-set crowd for his perfectly tailored pants and easy, breezy wardrobe staples, Alvin Valley is launching his first foray into swimwear with the Sunkissed collection. Inspired by iconic travel destinations, the line includes a combination of swim, resort wear, and accessories. alvinvalley.com | 3. Blu Scarpa, Miami Entrepreneur Matthew Chevallard launched footwear brand Blu Scarpa with a nod to sports fashion and the lifestyle of the 1980s. Handmade in Italy, the designs merge on-court performance with off-court street style and have captured a cult following that includes celebs such as the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler. bluscarpa. com | 4. A. Jaron Fine Jewelry, Naples Amanda Jaron finds inspiration from the natural environments around her and keeps the greater good at the forefront of her designs. Bringing awareness to an invasive species, her Burmese Pythons of the Everglades collection features fine jewelry with precious stones as well as more accessible pieces. ajaron.com

NOUA UNU STUDIO

THE LOOK

BACK TO BASICS

WARDROBE CLASSICS ARE BACK IN A BIG WAY

BY KATHERINE LANDE

MILLENNIAL GRAY Medium C’mon handbag in dove-gray leather ($2,950),

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Blazers,

boyfriend jeans, and button-downs are modernized in oversize silhouettes.

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GRAB AND GO: Finish your look with a minimalist shoulder bag.

BLING RING: Invest in jewelry or a watch that will last a lifetime.

50 SHADES: Neutral color palettes will never go out of style.

Fendi, Boca Raton,

JUST A MINUTE Large Tank Louis Cartier watch with a leather band Palm Beach, Boca cartier.com

MEAN BUSINESS Soft patent leather slingback pumps ($925), Jimmy Choo, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, jimmychoo.com

GOLDEN GEAR Tiffany HardWear large link earrings in 18-karat gold ($3,950), Tiffany & Co., multiple locations, tiffany.com

SEE AND BE SEEN Spike Stud sunglasses ($485), Alexander McQueen, alexandermcqueen.com

Vaccarello Le 37 patent leather shoulder bag ($2,500), Saint Laurent, Palm Beach, ysl.com

BRICK HOUSE Saint Laurent by Anthony

CRESCENT ROLL Arqué leather shoulder bag ($2,700), Prada, prada.com

Cartier,

STEP BY STEP Classic loafers ($358), Tory Burch, multiple locations, toryburch.com

Cuddle Up

TOE TAPPERS

Socks that Give Books in Hidden Hieroglyphics print ($15), Conscious Step, conscious step.com

While I find slippers a little too warm for South Florida, I am a sucker for socks when lounging. Conscious Step socks are not only vegan and Fair Trade Certified, but they benefit a variety of causes. This pair supports childhood literacy through a partnership with Room to Read, with one book donated for every unit sold.

—Mary Murray, executive editor

WORTH THE WEIGHT

Snug Crystal weighted blanket starting at 10 pounds ($269), Sunday Citizen, sundaycitizen.co

Weighted blankets take relaxation to the next level. Even the most nagging anxieties are no match for the “feels like a warm hug” gentle deeppressure stimulation that they provide. This one gets its heft from glass pearls, clear quartz, rose quartz, and amethyst pieces for an even more soothing dose of healing energy. —Abigail

Duffy, web editor

LOUNGING À DEUX

Mother-daughter matching pajama sets and eye masks ($16-$94), Petite Plume, petite-plume.com

Movie night (or self-care night) is better with matching pajamas! I love Petite Plume’s quality and adorable patterns, and these new pink gingham PJs and eye masks top my wish list for mother-daughter time. —Daphne Nikolopoulos,

editor in chief

SMART SET

Cashmere Jet Set Vneck ($298), high-waisted wide-leg pants ($338), and bra ($150), Alo, aloyoga.com

Celeb-favorite Alo is known for its yoga wear, but for sessions off the mat, there’s nothing like this Jet Set trio. Relaxed enough to don for a binge day on the couch and stylish enough to wear on a long-haul flight, this set is my go-to for the ultimate in chic comfort. —Kristen

Desmond LeFevre, contributing editor

UNDER WRAPS Wrap robe ($168), Skin, saksfifthavenue.com

Skin has created a worthy candidate to assume pride of place in the canon of comfort wear.

Made from American-grown Supima cotton, this short wrap robe offers a light, supremely soft and smooth feel ideal for lounging at home or afar. —Allison

Wolfe Reckson, managing editor

GET COZY WITH OUR EDITORS’ MUST-HAVES FOR AT-HOME REST AND RELAXATION

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1. FALL FORWARD Van Cleef & Arpels Lady Jour des Fleurs watch with yellow and pink sapphires, tsavorite and spessartite garnets, red spinels, and diamonds set in 18-karat white gold, $336,000. Van Cleef & Arpels, Palm Beach (vancleefarpels.com)

2. DIVE IN Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. Golden Fish watch with emeralds and diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold and an alligator strap, price upon request. Select Tiffany & Co. locations (tiffany.com)

3. RUSH HOUR Gucci G-Timeless Planetarium watch with a central tourbillon, 12 rotating multicolored gemstones, diamonds, an 18-karat white gold case, and an alligator strap, price upon request. Select Gucci locations (gucci.com)

4. POP OF PINK Ferragamo F-80 Skeleton watch in Amaretto with a bio-based ceramic case, $2,195. Ferragamo, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens (ferragamo.com)

5. CROSS MY HEART Louis Vuitton Tambour Fiery Heart Automata High Watchmaking watch with enamel, 18-karat rose gold, and an alligator strap, $370,000. Select Louis Vuitton locations (us.louisvuitton.com)

6. FINAL COUNTDOWN Graff MasterGraff Minute Repeater watch with diamonds set in white gold, Colombian emeralds set in pink gold, and an alligator strap, price upon request. Graff, Palm Beach (graff.com)

7. ON THE DOT MB&F HM8 Mark 2 White Edition watch with a Grade 5 titanium and CarbonMacrolon case, $78,000. Provident Jewelry locations (providentjewelry.com)

BEAUTY

GLOW GETTERS

That well-earned summer glow isn’t going anywhere thanks to these illuminating, bronzing, and feature-accentuating products that will keep you looking sunkissed all season long. Clockwise from front center: Deborah Koepper Satin Glow Baked Finishing Powder ($55, Deborah Koepper Beauty, Palm Beach); Chanel Le Vernis Longwear Nail Colour in Insomniaque ($32) and Le Gel Coat Longwear Top Coat ($32, Chanel counters); Guerlain Kabuki Foundation Brush ($58, Saks Fifth Avenue locations); Guerlain Terracotta Le Teint Foundation ($62, Saks Fifth Avenue locations); Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow All-In-One Tinted Moisturizer ($41, Sephora locations); Charlotte Tilbury Bigger Brighter Eyes Eyeshadow Palette in Exagger-Eyes ($55, Sephora locations); Charlotte Tilbury Eyes to Mesmerise Cream Eyeshadow in Amber-Gold ($35, Sephora locations); and Ilia Beauty NightLite Bronzing Powder in Novelty ($34, Sephora locations). —Abigail Duffy

JOURNEYS

PASSPORT TO THE MOST FASCINATING CORNERS OF THE GLOBE

WANDERLUST

MARVELS OF MADEIRA

EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED ON THIS REMOTE PORTUGUESE ISLAND

BY PAUL RUBIO

While high travel demand has steered mainland Portugal onto the beaten path, the country still has at least one secret left to reveal: Madeira. Rising 6,106 feet at its apex and nestled some 320 miles off the coast of Morocco, this semitropical island is a riveting mix of lost-intime European charm and modern comforts. And while it measures just 309 square miles,

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Madeira spans a diverse geography ranging from 20-million-year-old laurel forests to artistic assemblies of volcanic tidal pools hewn by the hands of time.

The gateway to any Madeiran adventure is the coastal capital city of Funchal, which serves as a luxury-spiked home base for day trips and active pursuits. Here, check into Savoy Palace (savoysignature.com/savoypalacehotel), the highlight of the locally owned Savoy Signature hotel collection and the island’s most contemporary property. A high-rising structure fashioned after the waves that crash in the distance, the 352-key hotel is crowned by a

pair of infinity-edge pools and complemented by another palm-laced wading pool at ground level. Adding to the lavishness are Gilded Age–inspired interiors by Funchal-born designer Nini Andrade Silva and prolific gardens that edge upper-level terraces and cloak the forest-themed Laurea Spa. Those booked in suites or premium accommodations are privy to extra amenities including the spa’s hydrotherapy circuit, food presentations at Jacarandá Lounge & Club, and a dedicated Guest Experience Personal Assistant (GEPA).

From Savoy Palace, commence exploration of Madeira’s national and natural treasures. To get a lay of the land, take a cable car from the harbor to the mountainous town of Monte. The steep ride up alternates between sweeping ocean views and the juxtaposition of centuries-old dwellings with the advanced

infrastructure projects that now connect mountainside villages (think: super tunnels and zigzagging highways). Once in Monte, amble through Monte Palace Tropical Garden (montepalace.com) before taking a toboggan ride down; this white-knuckled journey in a traditional nineteenth-century basket sledge helmed by two runners is a fun reminder of Madeirans’ preferred transportation of yore.

Another day, head out to sea by zodiac to watch for dolphins and whales. Expect epic sightings of spotted and bottlenose dolphins and pilot and sperm whales as well as seasonal cameos by humpbacks and Bryde’s whales. Take a cue from the plump, healthy cetaceans and sample Madeira’s fruits of the sea, including albacore and bluefin tuna, black scabbardfish, and lapas (limpets or aquatic snails). Try these delicacies everywhere—and

Scenes from the Savoy Palace in Madeira, clockwise from bottom left: Resort property with its pair of infinity-edge pools; reception area; Galáxia space-themed fine dining restaurant; guest room decor concept; forest-themed Laurea Spa.

in all forms—around Funchal, from Michelinstarred William Restaurant at Reid’s Palace (belmond.com/reidspalace), where the menu includes crispy limpets over trout pebbles and caviar, to Fajã dos Padres (fajadospadres. com), a no-frills seaside organic farm and restaurant exclusively accessible by cable car.

Make it a multicourse seafood affair at Galáxia, the space-themed fine dining restaurant on the sixteenth floor of the Savoy Palace. Standouts from a recent dinner included cardinal prawns over creamy rice with grilled nori and lemon puree, followed by a “Banana textures” dessert, a sweet and creamy banana sensation wrapped in a banana-shaped white chocolate shell. At all meals, indulge your inner oenophile by sampling Portuguese and Madeira-specific wines and the island’s favorite boozy drink, Poncha (sugarcane aguardente, honey, sugar, and citrus juice).

If you venture beyond the pedestrianfriendly capital, rent a car or use a trusted outfitter such as Insider Madeira (insider madeira.com) to fully immerse in the emerald mountains and ethereal oceanscapes. The island is home to more than 3,000 UNESCOdesignated levadas, small irrigation canals dating to the fifteenth century that now double as hiking paths. Trails range from short and sweet (as in 30 minutes, tops) to days long. Among the most popular is the Vereda do Areeiro, a 4.35-mile trail connecting the three highest peaks of Madeira in order, beginning with Pico do Areeiro, crossing to Pico das Torres, and ending 6,106 feet high at Pico Ruivo. Another can’t miss is the 3.5-hour Levada do Rei, which kicks off in the largest surviving

area of primary laurel forest on the planet.

In Madeira’s northwest region, the natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz and Seixal more than compensate for the volcanic island’s lack of wide, white-sand beaches. Here, splash around in mega tidal pools etched into the shoreline. The scene is surreal, complete with stone arches that provide shade overhead and rolling waves that feed a constant supply of crystal-clear waters.

Thanks to increased airlift from TAP Air

Clockwise from top left: Hike to Pico do Areeiro; experience Levada do Rei’s laurel forest; head out to sea by zodiac to observe dolphins and whales; sample lapas, a local delicacy; visit Fajã dos Padres, a seaside organic farm and restaurant reached exclusively by cable car.

Portugal (via Lisbon), a new direct flight from New York on Azores Airlines, and expansion of the Savoy Signature hotel collection, Madeira is becoming more accessible than ever. It’s only a matter of time before this under-theradar destination garners proper recognition for its over-the-top natural beauty and oldmeets-new European allure. Our advice: Go now but consider remaining lip-locked about it all and do your part to safeguard this wellkept secret. (visitmadeira.com) «

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JOURNAL

BERMUDA BOUND

Sarah Bray-West knows a thing or two about island life. The Bermuda-based designer, interiors stylist, and founder of sustainable sun hat collection Sarah Bray Bermuda connects visitors to the local culture and off-the-beaten-path experiences as Rosewood Bermuda’s “place maker.” Bray-West shares a circa-1895 Victorian home with her Bermudian husband, Eric West, founder of Paradise Golf Co., and their 10-month-old son, Clarke. When not in Bermuda, the Wests reside in a Flamingo Park cottage, which serves as home base for jaunts to Show Pony, Composition Coffee, and Hive Bakery & Café. (sarahbray bermuda.com) —Abigail Duffy

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1. THE VIBE Isolated elegance

2. AUTHENTIC ACCOMMODATIONS Cambridge Beaches (cambridgebeaches.com)

3. SANDY SPOT My hat shop overlooks Elbow Beach’s stretch of pink sand, so I am biased.

4. LIKE A LOCAL Visit Woody’s! They have an amazing fish sandwich, and pulling up to their dock by boat or dining waterside on the picnic tables is really a locals-only experience.

5. BEST BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH Devil’s Isle (devilsislecoffee.bm) or Huckleberry (huckle berrybda.com)

6. A GOOD CUPPA The Rosewood’s afternoon tea

7. MUST-VISIT MARKET Miles Market (miles.bm) for everything you need for your beach picnic. Also, Wadson’s Farm (wadsonsfarm.com) for all local produce and delicacies.

8. BEST PHOTO OPS The higher points surrounding Horseshoe Bay Beach and the fishing docks at Flatts Village

9. OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Hike the Railway Trail, dive into Blue Hole, and snorkel by North Rock. The reefs are mind-blowingly beautiful.

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10. SECRET SPOT Rent a boat from Bermuda Electric Boat Co. (bermudaelectricboatrentals.com) and explore the quiet coves of Paradise Lakes.

11. ANOTHER ROUND Rum Swizzles from The Swizzle Inn Pub (swizzleinn.com)

12. FAVORITE VIEW From the top of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse

13. KEEPSAKE Bermuda-based children’s books from the Bermuda Bookstore (bookstore.bm)

14. FIRST-TIME ADVICE Embrace the weathered and rustic beauty of Bermuda. Revel in the lack of modern amenities and slow down.

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PRODUCT SHOWN: MANCHESTER BEDROOM SET

BETTING THE RANCH

BY KRISTEN DESMOND LEFEVRE

On the winding road that leads to the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado Santa Fe, it’s easy to see why the area’s ethereal golden light and juniper- and pinyon-studded desert landscape have been the subject of countless paintings and photographic studies by luminaries like Georgia O’Keeffe and Laura Gilpin. Even before its transformation into a Four Seasons Resort in 2012, the site (which began as a dude ranch in the early 1900s) boasted a storied history, hosting such guests as Princess Grace and Prince Rainier of Monaco, John

Wayne, Robert Redford, and the Dalai Lama. Today, the property has evolved into a swoon-worthy getaway. The resort’s 65 casitas feature soaking tubs, private terraces, and fireplaces (with a fire butler on call to keep things toasty). Imagined as a contemporary take on traditional Santa Fe design, the buildings blend harmoniously into their surroundings. The 57-acre environs provide a secluded setting that’s also close to Santa Fe’s historic Plaza, galleries, shops, and lilac-lined Canyon Road. When it’s time to explore, embark on curated outings led by Four Seasons guides, strike out on your own, or do a little of both. Here, we spotlight some options for an epic stay. (fourseasons.com/santafe)

Pamper Yourself

Perched on a hillside a short distance from Rancho Encantado is 10,000 Waves Spa (tenthousandwaves.com), a Japaneseinspired spring, or onsen. From hot spring pools to private spa suites to communal cold

plunges, the entire experience emphasizes the rehabilitating power of soaking in water while surrounded by nature.

Back at the Rancho, the Four Seasons’ 10,000-square-foot wellness spa beckons with an ambience that invokes the spirit of a traditional kiva, a sacred building used by the ancestral Pueblo people. The spa sits atop a spiritual energy vortex, and many of the therapists believe this enhances their healing capabilities. A standout among the regionally inspired treatments is the 80-minute Sacred Stone massage. Add on a spiritual enhancement, such as the Smudging Ceremony, to clear negative energy from your journey.

Hike it Out

Set in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (a subrange of the mighty Rockies), Santa Fe boasts scenic hikes that weave through 23 ancestral Pueblo nations. Four Seasons guests can arrange a half- or full-day guided hike like the High Mountain Ramble;

Above: Rancho Encantado’s main lodge welcomes newcomers with striking equine sculptures and lush lavender in bloom. Left: Guest rooms feature outdoor terraces and indoor fireplaces, all with a chic Southwest vibe.

Below: A spa therapist prepares for a Smudging Ceremony.

WHETHER YOU CRAVE CULTURE OR AIM FOR ADVENTURE, YOU’LL FIND IT AT THE FOUR SEASONS RANCHO ENCANTADO

from a starting point at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, you’ll follow a moderate path along mountain streams and verdant meadows to take in views of snowcapped peaks. Or go for the Rio en Medio excursion, which will have you meandering through a lush mountain canyon to arrive at a stunning pool-and-water cascade.

Public and self-guided hiking opportunities abound, too. The City of Santa Fe operates the Dale Ball Trails, with 25 miles of hiking (and mountain biking) just beyond downtown. Looking for a challenge? Head to the Santa Fe National Forest to tackle the 6-mile Atalaya Mountain Trail with an 1,800-foot elevation gain or the 22.8-mile Winsor National Recreational Trail.

Eat and Drink Local

Santa Fe’s cuisine represents the city’s rich heritage: a blend of Spanish, Indigenous, Mexican, and American elements. Enchiladas, tamales, and posole (pork stew) are musttries—just be prepared to pick between green or red chile or a “Christmas” blend of both.

On-site at Rancho Encantado, Terra merges global influences with the flavors of northern New Mexico, all served with a view of the valley below. (Pro tip: Book a terrace table just before dusk to watch the sun settle into the mountains.) Don’t miss the dry-aged bone-in bison steak and the roasted poblano topped with Mexican crema, yellow mole, and crispy chicos. Cap the evening with Terra’s famous boozy churros drizzled with Ancho Reyes poblano liqueur cream.

For grub imbued with casual local color, visit the Tesuque Village Market (tesuque villagemarket.com). This vibrant spot is part grocery store, part bar, part restaurant—but

it’s all good. Start with a cup of tortilla soup and progress to mains such as the cult-classic Frito pie loaded with chile sauce.

Expand Your Horizons

Walk in the footsteps of the area’s earliest inhabitants with a Native American cultural tour led by a knowledgeable Four Seasons guide. Explore the Bandelier National Monument and the remains of a Pueblo ancestral settlement. Climb wooden ladders into 800-year-old cliff dwellings marked by striking petroglyphs (preserved stone drawings), and glimpse the smoke-charred caves used as residences and ceremonial sites.

From ancient times to the modern era, Santa Fe has attracted artists for more than a century. To view the vistas that inspired them, opt for the Four Seasons’ Georgia O’Keeffe and Abiquiú excursion and marvel at red-rock mesas, surreal formations at Plaza Blanca, the hidden Copper Canyon, and—towering

above it all—painter O’Keeffe’s beloved Cerro Pedernal, or “flint hill.”

Guests seeking an overview of the city’s art scene should attend the Canyon Road art tour, where more than 80 galleries vie for your attention. For those keen on bringing home a work or two, the Four Seasons’ Art Concierge is ready to help. Experts will customize an itinerary based on your style and budget, and can even coordinate artist meet and greets, private showings, and after-hours experiences at some of the area’s top galleries. «

Clockwise from top left: The dining room at Terra; guided hikes offer unparalleled views of the Abiquiú Valley; an Art Concierge guides a guest through a Canyon Road gallery; Rancho Encantado’s private casitas blend harmoniously into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

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CHEECA LODGE ENTERS THE VILLA GAME WITH 11 COZY CASITAS

BY DAPHNE NIKOLOPOULOS

Cheeca Lodge’s claim to vacation fame has always been the Florida Keys trifecta: fun, fishing, and family. But now the Islamorada resort, a Keys landmark since 1946, is appealing to a new breed of traveler with a gated enclave of 11 villas with butler service and a private beachfront.

The charming clapboard cottages that make up the Casitas at Cheeca Lodge were acquired from neighboring The Moorings and rebranded as Cheeca’s premium product. This luxurious mini-community offers all the amenities of the greater resort with the important addition of privacy, space to roam, and a sense of serenity you won’t get at the

bustling 27-acre property. It feels, in a word, like a hideaway.

The one- or two-bedroom villas are designed in the Keys vernacular, with colorful shutters, covered porches, and balconies off the upstairs bedrooms. Three sit directly on the private beachfront, with the rest tucked inside mature landscaping a few steps from the beach, where private chaises, hammocks, and watersports await. Butler service extends to the Casitas beach and pool, so all you need to do is send a text and cocktails and lunch magically appear.

To experience the full gamut of amenities, you will have to exit the Casitas gate and venture into the main resort, but the tiki bars alone are worth it. (What is a Keys weekend, after all, without a proper margarita?) The 525foot pier is also a must, if only to sample the legendary fishing that has attracted presidents and aristocrats to Cheeca since the 1950s. Grab a rod and some bait from the activities hut (it’s com-

plimentary) and try your luck in the teeming waters.

As golden hour sets in, cross the street to Pierre’s and Morada Bay Beach Café, two local favorites that were also included in the acquisition. Pierre’s is the swankier of the two, but there’s nothing like the toes-in-the-sand vibe of the Beach Café, which has an unforgettable view of the sunset (and pretty impressive lobster sliders). Or stay in,

order from one of Cheeca’s three on-property restaurants, and enjoy dinner on the porch to the soundtrack of lapping waves. In the immortal words of Jimmy Buffett, “When you lose yourself, you find the key to paradise.” (casitasatcheeca.com) «

Clockwise from top left: An oceanfront Casita porch; Cheeca Lodge’s famous fishing pier; the tiki life is synonymous with the Florida Keys; one of three pools for waterfront lounging; dining at Atlantic’s Edge; Casita open-concept living room.

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HIGH ROAD

The Spectre of LUXURY

DRIVING THE ALL-NEW, ALL-ELECTRIC ROLLS-ROYCE SPECTRE COUPE WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU MEASURE AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE

BY HOWARD WALKER

There’s no going out on a limb here. No fawning. Not even a hint of hyperbole. Quite simply, the 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre is the most astonishing car in the world. No ifs, ands, or buts. Nothing on four wheels comes remotely close.

This all-electric, two-door, four-seat super coupe personifies everything that the legendary British carmaker stands for: supernaturally silent, exquisitely refined, slingshot fast, and so smooth it feels like it’s riding on fluffy layers of stratocumulus.

And if ever a vehicle was designed to be electric, it’s this one. The massive lithium-ion battery takes up most of the car’s underside, delivering an atomic power station’s worth of energy. Providing volts and watts to electric motors front and rear, it can summon up an impressive 584 horsepower and locomotivelike 664 lb-ft of torque. Perfect for escaping the pesky paparazzi, the Spectre can whoosh from standstill to 60 mph in a mere 4.4 seconds.

With batteries brimmed, it’ll also deliver an estimated 264 miles of range. Nothing too special, but prospective buyers told Rolls that the number was plenty sufficient. For journeys longer than that, they’d take the jet.

But the real beauty here is that the Spectre is a Rolls-Royce first and an electric car second. See it in the aluminum, as we did during a long day’s test drive through California’s Napa Valley, and it makes the kind of visual statement that only Mount Rushmore can match.

While it may look like an evolution of Rolls’ last two-door coupe, the gorgeous Wraith, it’s closer in size and stature to the fabled Phantom coupe that quietly slipped out of production in 2016. Despite its voluminous proportions—you could land a Eurocopter on the hood—this is the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever, with just a 0.25 coefficient of drag. This comes down to the rakish fastback rear, the lower and wider Pantheon-esque grille, and the mind-numbing attention to detail. Even the gossamer wings of the iconic Flying Lady on the hood have been resculpted to flow through the air more efficiently.

The Spectre still boasts the rear-hinged “suicide” doors, however, they now close with a squeeze of the brake pedal as if aided by some invisible butler. Inside, Rolls designers resisted the temptation to go all Blade Runner with the cabin. There’s no wall-to-wall glass mega-screen, no oversize central tablet. Yes, the new dash is

POWER FILE

PRICE: FROM $420,000 ENGINE: TWIN ELECTRIC MOTORS POWER: 584 HP TORQUE: 664 LB-FT RANGE: 264 MILES 0-60: 4.4 SECONDS

TOP SPEED: 155 MPH LENGTH/ WIDTH: 215/84 INCHES

WEIGHT: 6,370 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT’S A ROLLS-ROYCE FIRST AND AN ELECTRIC CAR SECOND.

digital and the display is touchscreen. But the wonderful organ-stop vents continue, as do the quirky rotating discs that adjust the temperature and a knob to control audio volume. Also included is that fabulous Starlight Headliner, where the leather roof liner shimmers with pinhead-size, fiber-optic “stars.” Only now the starlights cascade down to the doors and rear cabin for the full starry-night twinkle treatment.

Another wow factor: This Downton Abbey–size leviathan drives with surprising aplomb. There’s no Tesla Plaid–like sledgehammer to the chest when you step on the throttle. Instead, the Spectre surges forward as if it’s rolling on a tidal wave of acceleration, with no soaring of engine revs, no jolting of gear shifts. As the digital speedo needle sweeps around the elegant dial, all you’ll hear is the whisper of sleeping kittens exhaling.

And for a vehicle that’s more than 300 pounds portlier than Rolls’

Cullinan SUV, the Spectre is quite athletic and agile. That’s due to the I-beam stiffness and rigidity of the aluminum spaceframe chassis, rearwheel steering, 23-inch Pirelli P Zero tires at each corner, and the fact that the 1,500-pound battery is mounted low.

As for the price of all this magnificence, the Spectre starts from $420,000, though few owners will be able to resist the Rolls-Royce Bespoke department’s bewildering array of temptations. Think $500,000 or more, with the first deliveries toward the end of the year.

Best car in the world? Without a shadow of a doubt. «

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HIGH SEAS

FUN ON FOILS

THE NEW SWEDISH-BUILT CANDELA C-8 ELECTRIC HYDROFOIL CRUISES SILENTLY ABOVE THE WAVES

We’re flying on the water, skimming 2 feet above the boisterous chop just off Miami’s Star Island at a zippy 25 mph and in near total silence. Even the wash from a passing go-fast boat does nothing to upset the equilibrium; we just slice right through. To get up to speed is almost as much fun as the cruising part. As the speedo passes the 17-mph mark, we rise up out of the water like a Learjet on takeoff.

This is the groundbreaking all-electric C-8 from Swedish builder Candela, and it is argu-

BY HOWARD WALKER

ably the coolest boat on the water. The secret to this carbon-fiber-hulled 28-footer is its high-tech electric powertrain and impressive foiling technology, just like you see on those America’s Cup racing sailboats.

While the C-8 has been in Europe for a year, it’s now making waves in the United States, where it has just debuted with some serious battery power. Back in the spring, Candela hooked up with Swedish electric carmaker Polestar, which is sharing its beefy 69-kWh battery pack found in the Polestar 2 sedan.

But it’s those deployable foils that steal the show here. At the push of a button, the two forward and single rear legs drop down through the hull. Sophisticated computer software controls the two up front, working with sensors around the boat to keep everything perfectly level, even in the gnarliest of seas.

The really clever part is the torpedo-shaped pod built into the rear foil that features not one, but two compact electric motors and a pair of counter-rotating propellers. It can push the boat to a top speed of almost 35 mph and

an efficient cruising speed of 23 mph.

How efficient? Candela says the C-8 will run for around 66 miles at 23 mph on a single charge. That might conjure fears of range anxiety and being stranded in search of a plug. But 66 miles is a lot when most of us only cruise to the sandbar or our favorite waterfront eatery. Find yourself a high-speed charger—more and more marinas are installing them—and the Polestar battery pack can rejuice from 10 to 80 percent in just 35 minutes.

This truly is a different way to cruise. Flying along at more than 25 mph, there’s hardly a ripple of wake coming off the foils. And it is eerily silent, with no roaring gas motor or jolts and judders from waves hitting a hull. Those forward foils also do an astonishing job of counteracting any rock and roll. For passengers inclined to suffer a little mal de mer, it makes a day on the water a joy.

Granted, when you spin the wheel, it’s missing the tight set you get with a traditional pow-

POWER FILE

PRICE: FROM $395,000 LENGTH: 27 FEET, 8 INCHES BEAM: 8 FEET, 2 INCHES

POWER: TWIN MOTOR C-POD TOP SPEED: 35 MPH RANGE: 66 MILES WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT’S WONDERFULLY SILENT, STABLE, AND TRULY UNIQUE.

erboat. In fact, turn too tight in the C-8 and the computers will temporarily ease the power and lower the hull into the water, only resuming progress the instant things level out.

Aboard the C-8, there’s room for up to eight in the spacious though rather spartanlooking cockpit. Up front, behind that tall windshield, there are three seats along with a three-across bench midships and a threeacross sun pad at the stern. Lift the central foredeck stairs to find a cozy cabin for two, with a hidden toilet between the V-berth and a hatch above for fresh air. Need to shower?

There’s one on the swim platform. Need to cook aboard? Buy a grill or order Uber Eats.

All this advanced technology doesn’t come cheap. Pricing for the C-8 kicks off at an eyewatering $395,000, with the fancier limitededition Polestar C-8 going for $450,000. Options include a sun-shading T-top over the helm or a hardtop with an opening center section. Next year will see a more Florida-friendly center console C-8 go into production.

As for cruising past your neighbors, up on foils, with no wake and no noise? Well, that’s just priceless. «

Not Throwing Away Their SHOT

THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM

MAY HAVE BEEN THE SURPRISE UNDERDOGS AT THE 2023 NCAA PLAYOFFS, BUT THESE OWLS ARE ON THE PROWL FOR GREATNESS

BY JESS SWANSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEVEN MARTINE

The Florida Atlantic University men’s basketball team, clockwise from top left: Johnell Davis, Vladislav Goldin, Alijah Martin, Bryan Greenlee, and Nick Boyd

It’s the fourth week in May and the squeak of sneakers and cacophony of dribbling basketballs fills a court at Florida Atlantic University’s (FAU) Boca Raton campus. Just seven weeks earlier, the FAU men’s basketball team ended its historic Cinderella run to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Final Four playoffs. Even though Abessinio Court at the Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena is closed for renovations, the players were eager to return to the nearest basketball court—in this case, the one at the campus recreation center—for the start of preseason practice.

Armed with a padded blocker, assistant coach Kyle Church is swatting players’ attempts to send the basketball soaring into the net. But the players persist. They’re dripping in sweat as they pass the ball and calculate new pathways to the basket. The ball eventually lands with guard Jack Johnson, who scores a three-pointer from the corner. “Good shot, Jack!” shouts fellow guard Nick Boyd as he runs over to bump fists.

Suddenly, head coach Dusty May steps onto the court from the sidelines. The team’s squeaking sneakers come to a halt in anticipation of the nugget of wisdom that’s about to be bestowed upon them.

“Slow your mind down,” says May, who, at 5 feet, 10 inches tall, must look up at many of his players. “Don’t spend three or four seconds fighting for something you don’t want anyway.”

What the FAU men’s basketball team really wants is to make it back to the NCAA Final Four playoffs, where it came one basket away from competing in the national championship after losing to the San Diego Aztecs with a buzzer-beater shot. Now free of that underdog reputation, the team is aiming for the national title for the 2023-24 season. With the exception of all-time leading three-point shooter Michael Forrest, who graduated, the men’s basketball team remains intact; it didn’t lose a single player to the transfer portal—an unlikely feat given the scores of scouts eyeballing a team as underestimated as FAU’s and a barometer of the players’ trust in each other and their coaches to make lightning strike twice.

“Dusty is endlessly brilliant and coaches an attractive style of basketball,” says Ken LaVicka, FAU’s official play-by-play broadcaster, who has called the men’s basketball games for the past 17 years. “But his ability to get players, staff, and everyone around him to buy into the vision, that’s maybe an even bigger asset than the pure Xs and Os of his coaching.”

Hours after May signed the contract making him head coach (for the first time) of the FAU men’s basketball team in March 2018, his mind started racing with second thoughts. While touring the facilities, he noticed the locker room was small and outdated. Some students also happened to be playing a pick-up game at the time, and May worried that they were the signed players he’d just inherited. Furthermore, he

IF YOU LOOK AT DUSTY’S PAST FIVE SEASONS, YOU COULD SEE IT GETTING TO THIS POINT; MAYBE NOT A FINAL FOUR POINT LIKE THEY GOT TO THIS PAST YEAR, BUT THE TEAM WAS GETTING PROGRESSIVELY BETTER EVERY SINGLE YEAR.”

—KEN LAVICKA

FAU Owls’ guard Alijah Martin goes up for a dunk.

was satisfied with his role as the assistant coach of the men’s basketball team at the University of Florida in Gainesville, where his family had long called home. Now his decision would uproot them all. May returned to his Boca Raton hotel room and cried to his wife, afraid that he had just committed “career suicide.”

“The feeling of regret and remorse hit me all at once,” May recalls. “I started thinking it would be a lot more difficult to recruit and also to win right away—and it was important that we were competitive in year one so we could change the perception of FAU basketball.”

During his inaugural season in 2018-19, May succeeded in turning the FAU men’s basketball team around. After seven straight losing seasons, the team finally won more games than it lost. That has been the case in every subsequent season, even as the team was plagued with injuries,

transfers, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the basketball team, which started playing in 1988, was relatively young and had little name recognition, May and his assistant coaches understood that they were laying the foundation for something special. The stands might have remained visibly empty during home games, but for anyone who followed FAU men’s basketball, it was clear that change was coming.

“If you look at Dusty’s past five seasons, you could see it getting to this point; maybe not a Final Four point like they got to this past year, but the team was getting progressively better every single year,” LaVicka says. “Dusty May led the FAU basketball program [by] really embracing the struggle, embracing the suffering, not making excuses, and finding a way as opposed to looking at those hurdles as something that couldn’t be leapt over.”

May identifies as a “player’s coach” and insists that he does not run an “autocratic regime.” Instead, he is open and transparent. He listens to his players. He values their opinions and experiences. In an interview with CBS Sports, May’s wife said that her husband “loves them like his own.”

Head coach Dusty May (above center) advises the FAU players on strategy as the team prepares to compete during the 2023-24 season with the goal of securing a slot in the NCAA Final Four playoffs and a national championship title.

“This isn’t a business to us,” May says. “We feel we’re a better basketball team when there’s a mutual respect and love and care for the guy to the left and to the right of you—that’s one of the things that make us us.”

The FAU men’s basketball team entered the NCAA tournament for the first time in March 2002, but quickly exited after an eight-point loss to the University of Alabama. When the team finally returned more than two decades later, it was met with plenty of skepticism. The New York Times referred to FAU as “a university many people had never heard of beyond a line in a March Madness bracket challenge.”

USA Today reported that a longtime Conference USA administrator

considered “FAU as the second- or thirdworst basketball job in the league.” Esquire wrote that “FAU meant always being the punchline.”

But, after a deep tournament run to the penultimate championship game, the FAU men’s basketball team is having the last laugh. Its 35 wins were more than any other Division I team. After defeating Memphis, Fairleigh Dickinson, Tennessee, and Kansas State, FAU became the third No. 9–seeded team to ever make it to the Final Four. The players have even come to embrace their nickname as “The Beach Boys,” which a rival team used to taunt them last season.

“They were trying to make fun of us, but we love The Beach Boys name and take pride in it,” says sophomore Nick Boyd. “We even have an inside joke where we call each other pit bulls on defense but Beach Boys on offense, meaning that we play vicious and dirty on defense and stay cool on offense.”

“They were definitely sleeping on us,” adds senior guard Bryan Greenlee. “It’s understandable when you look at our schedule—we didn’t really play too many Power Five schools. Because we hadn’t played anybody, they just slept on us. But you’ve got to play us to really feel us.”

In the upcoming 2023-24 season, FAU will upgrade all 19 of its sports programs from the Conference USA to the American Athletic

OTHER COACHES MIGHT’VE SEEN A LACK OF HISTORICAL SUCCESS AND WOULDN’T H AVE BOTHERED, BUT DUSTY SAW THE CHALLENGE, BELIEVED IN OUR VISION, AND KNEW HE COULD BE SUCCESSFUL HERE.”

—BRIAN WHITE

From inset: Johnell Davis guards Vladislav Goldin on the perimeter; the team hones its skills at practice.

Conference. FAU’s basketball games, which were previously broadcast on ESPN+, Stadium, and sometimes even Facebook, will now appear on primary networks, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU.

“The enhanced television exposure is extremely exciting and important for us to reach our goal of becoming not only a hometown team but a nationally recognizable brand name,” explains Brian White, FAU’s vice president and director of athletics. “Not to mention for me, personally and selfishly, I’ll no longer be getting texts from donors as the game is starting about streaming services not working.”

White is proud that FAU’s student athletes graduate at a higher rate than the general student body and that all 450 have averaged a 3.0 GPA or higher for the past 16 semesters. While media attention has fixated on FAU’s unlikely tournament run, White explains that FAU’s road to the Final Four didn’t involve a lucky shortcut; it took years of meticulous mapping. It’s all part of FAU’s bigger mission to advance the university’s reputation through its athletic program.

“The athletic department really serves as the marketing arm, or front porch, of the university,” White says. “When there’s national athletic success, applications go up significantly. When that happens, universities can improve academically, be more selective, and grow the university’s mission.”

But White credits Dusty May with seeing FAU’s potential—a gamble that has paid off with the university offering the trailblazing coach a 10-year contract extension.

“Other coaches might’ve seen a lack of historical success and wouldn’t have bothered, but Dusty saw the challenge, believed in our vision, and knew he could be successful here,” White says. “Now there’s no ceiling for how or what we can build at FAU.” «

Clockwise from left: Martin dribbling; Goldin after a onehanded dunk; May (center) shares his wisdom with the team.

Jolie Copin, a senior at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, models her design made from Leta Austin Foster wallpaper in the Honeysuckle Treillage print.

Opposite page: Junior Kait Bradwell models her design featuring the Moroc in Colorway Green print.

Shot by PBI on location at Via Mizner, Palm Beach

Hair and makeup by Deborah Koepper, Deborah Koepper Beauty, Palm Beach

PAPER PUSHERS

DREYFOOS COSTUME DESIGN TEACHER PENNY WILLIAMS CAPTURES HER STUDENTS’ IMAGINATION WITH PROJECTS INVOLVING EVERYTHING FROM POST-ITS TO WALLPAPER

BY PAIGE BOWERS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CARRIE BRADBURN

enny Williams is always looking for creative ways to challenge her costume design students at the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, perhaps because she sees a bit of herself in each and every one of them. Williams started teaching at Dreyfoos 28 years ago, after the West Palm Beach–based high school hired her to design show costumes on a freelance basis. Though she wasn’t sure about teaching teens at first, she soon fell in love with encouraging students who were just as enthusiastic about embracing fun and unconventional design as she was.

“To this day, I’m still close friends with the first students I had,” Williams says.

Not every teacher maintains decades-long bonds with their former pupils, but not every teacher provides her charges with a safe space where their imaginations can run wild. The freedom Williams offers her students, coupled with their own innate talents, has led to some impressive collaborations. Her pupils once appeared in a back-toschool commercial for Office Depot, creating clothing out of Post-It notes and binders. In 2013, they crafted gowns from recycled materials for a feature in this magazine. This year, they put on a spring fashion show full of pieces made from interior designer Leta Austin Foster’s latest wallpaper collection with Waterhouse Wallhangings.

It’s a testament to Williams and her connection with her students that a handful of them would willingly show up to her cluttered classroom on a Friday morning in June.

“These kids are so dedicated and creative,” Williams says with pride as she supervises three students who are finishing their designs. “Right now, they’re making a whole new line of clothes from this wallpaper collection.”

She holds up a summery, red gingham clutch that one of the students made, pointing out the pleats and added fabric that soften the overall design. After flipping the bag open to demonstrate how roomy it is, Williams fastens it shut with an inch-long piece of Velcro that was discretely tucked underneath the flap.

“The kids are learning draping from this without even realizing [it] because they’re building this with no pattern,” Williams explains. “They’re building this on mannequins or other people’s bodies and cutting and fitting to everything. So, they’re learning to drape and they’re learning the complexities of dealing with different types of materials. They’re sewing these on machines and by hand and figuring out how to make it be the shape they want. Do I need tape? Can I use pleats? Should I dart it?”

With this project, the sewing alone is difficult enough, Williams notes, because paper is fragile and can tear easily. And yet, some students in her atelier have stitched together intricate corsets and skirts with multiple “fabrics.” There’s a certain fearlessness in their work, no doubt fostered by Williams’ constant encouragement and Austin Foster’s enthusiasm.

“Once I saw what these kids were doing with my wall-

Costume design teacher Penny Williams (center) poses with her students, who crafted garments out of Leta Austin Foster wallpaper.

Opposite page: Junior Joey Dimare tapped his sister, Sasha, to model his design made from Leta Austin Foster wallpaper in the red Betsy Gingham and Petite Fougere in Colorway Conque prints.

paper, I was really impressed,” Austin Foster says. “They are so talented and hardworking. I just fell in love with them.”

Projects like this enable students to picture themselves in a creative field such as fashion design. Plus, they help them build professional networks early and develop the kinds of portfolios that will get them into top design colleges. After all, how many high schoolers get to see their work showcased in places like Austin Foster’s shop window?

“I don’t know where I’ll go to college yet, but [costume design] is something I think I could do,” says Claire Keith, a junior who has been sewing costumes for community productions since middle school.

Williams did not have that same sense of possibility when she was Keith’s age. Though she started sewing at age 5, she never realized that making clothes for other people was something you could do for a living. Her parents nudged her to study the business side of fashion, perhaps believing that was a better guarantee of future employment. Yet, Williams, who also acted in her youth, gravitated

THE KIDS ARE LEARNING DRAPING FROM THIS WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING [IT] BECAUSE THEY’RE BUILDING THIS WITH NO PATTERN.”

—Penny Williams

Sophomore Jillian Christopher models her design featuring the Cornflowers in Colorway Ecru print.

Opposite page: Junior Aniston Jennings models her design featuring the Honeysuckle Treillage print.

toward the theater, where she found jobs as a stitcher and eventually as a resident designer. Though she continues to design for the theater and independent films, she says working with students on a day-to-day basis is what pushes her to innovate in her own work.

“I’ve learned so much from them,” she says. “These aren’t the same kids I taught 28 years ago. I’ve learned so much from their perspectives, their ideas, and the way they view other people and the world around them. It’s a different perspective from the kids I first taught. But being with them and doing these fun things with them keeps you young.”

Williams believes that if you can work well with kids, as she does, then that’s exactly the sort of work you should be doing.

“My costume shop is a safe haven,” she says. “I want to be able to provide an even playing field for everyone because I love to give them opportunities. For me, the best compliment is when kids come in here and say they’re so glad they’re in this room. They feel good here, and that’s what’s most important to me.” «

Sasha Dimare models junior Claire Keith’s design featuring the red Betsy Gingham and Petite Fougere in Colorway Conque prints.

Opposite page: Senior Andy Leonhardt models her design featuring the Bamboo Forest print.

THE SIX FINALISTS FOR PBI’S 2023 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE LEARNING BLOSSOMS

By Kelley Marcellus

BEST IN CLASS

JENNIFER PETTI

Art Teacher

Palm Beach Public Elementary School

For the first 16 years of her education career, Jennifer Petti was a classroom teacher and reading specialist. Then she got the chance to do something different: serve as the art teacher for Palm Beach Public, a role she’s held for a decade.

“I love the freedom and creativity that you can express in the art room,” Petti says. “We rarely do the same thing twice. The art room is magic.”

Petti channels that magic to help students build selfconfidence, use their imagination, and take risks. She has forged relationships with the Town of Palm Beach, Garden Club of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, and Mandel Recreation Center, among others, giving her students the chance to be vital members of the community by participating in special events and initiatives. Her favorite activity, however, is the annual schoolwide art showcase, where each student has at least one piece of art on display. The themed event is attended by the students and their families.

“It’s an important part of our school community,” says Petti, who believes art unites people from diverse cultures and abilities. “You can have a student who is an English language learner or is terrible at math, but man, can she draw and shine in the art room.”

As a “teacher of small humans,” Petti aims to help them become effective communicators, have healthy relationships, see different points of view, be critical thinkers, and have a growth mindset. “It’s okay for them to make mistakes, to learn and grow from them,” she says. “Make something beautiful through thoughtful decisions and achieve the goals you’re working toward.”

PBI would like to extend a special thanks to the Boca Raton Museum of Art. On view now through October 22, “Sri Prabha: Resonator – Reanimator” fuses ideas from Eastern philosophy and Western science in a psychedelic multiverse of saturated colors that pay homage to our connection to the natural world. (bocamuseum.org)

Photography by Carrie Bradburn

Shot by PBI on location at the Boca Raton Museum of Art

TIFFANY COX

Tiffany Cox never intended to be a music teacher—or a teacher at all. She saw the triumphs and trials her mother experienced in her teaching career and instead decided to study music therapy. “I set out to use music for good,” she says.

Nevertheless, Cox began teaching in Palm Beach County 12 years ago and joined the staff at Lake Worth Community High School in 2017 as director of bands. Her marching band had only nine participants at the time, and to find success, she knew she’d need to do more than teach teenagers how to play an instrument.

“In Lake Worth, we have a lot of poverty and a lot of less-than-ideal home situations,” Cox explains. “To grow the program, we knew we’d have to support the students.”

She worked with school administrators to foster partnerships with organizations to meet students’ basic needs, as well as provide instruments, supplies, and support for the cost of participating in a competitive marching band program. Now, the band room has become a place where students can get a meal, clothes, school supplies, help finding an internship or with college applications, and more. In return, the school has seen improved grades, better test scores, and fewer tardies and absences among band students, who numbered nearly 200 this past school year.

“For me, the music is just a small part of what we do,” Cox says. “We want our kids to have the opportunity to be children. The success of our program comes in that we are raising healthy human beings who are contributing to our community and will thrive in our society.”

JENNIFER SABUGO

Today’s generation of elementary-aged children have been exposed to technology since birth, which should make Jennifer Sabugo’s job as Palm Beach Day Academy’s technology and innovation teacher for students in kindergarten to third grade easy. The challenge, however, comes in which side of technology the kids find themselves.

“The difference with technology in education is how to use it as a creator rather than a consumer,” Sabugo says. “We aren’t just playing a game but creating it.”

In Sabugo’s classroom, creation comes in many forms. Students are building Lego structures and programming robots to travel through them. They are employing video, animation, and voice-typing for storytelling. They are creating animated ghost holograms and bringing drawings of robots to life through paper circuitry.

Sabugo, who got her start in technology and innovation education more than 20 years ago after leaving a career in graphic design, says that she loves when she can collaborate with other teachers and use tech to support their efforts. She encourages her students to conceive of ways to tie tech into classroom projects and provides them with the tools and knowledge to make that happen. “I get to see a different side of the kids,” she says. “There could be a child who struggles in math and reading and writing, but they come to my classroom and they’re free.”

Technology and Innovation Teacher Palm Beach Day Academy

Director of Bands

Lake Worth Community High School

MARCOS SABUGO

MILDRED ACOSTA

Every day when Mildred Acosta walks into Rosarian Academy in West Palm Beach, she aims to teach with purpose. With her fourth graders, that means customizing lessons to meet each student’s needs.

“I want lessons to be meaningful, for the children to draw from their own experiences,” says Acosta, who achieves this goal through differentiated learning. She makes an assignment for the entire class, but then breaks her students into smaller groups in order to tailor instruction to their skill level. This enables and empowers students to learn through their own lens, supported by a personalized approach and enhanced by their passions.

“I had a child who struggled with reading but had a great affinity for fishing and marine life,” she explains. “When we read a book about the ocean, they can learn from each other. It works because the goal is for them to acquire knowledge.”

In 2022, Acosta shared her approach with students far outside her classroom when she traveled to Kenya to volunteer with the Kijana Global Innovation School. She worked alongside Kenyan teachers, introducing the idea of differentiation and helping them develop hands-on activities for their students. Acosta picked up a few techniques in Kenya that she brought home to Rosarian, as well.

“They have a beautiful way of celebrating their mistakes,” she says. When a child made an error the class would stop, do a small dance, and repeat a phrase that indicated the student was brave to try. “The practice tells the students that you learn when someone makes a mistake. There’s no shame in a mistake. When you have a safe, nurturing environment, you learn that it’s okay to give it a shot.”

Fourth-Grade Teacher Rosarian Academy

BRIANNA RILEY

Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Teacher of Students with Autism

Jerry Thomas Elementary School

Brianna Riley’s role as a teacher of fourth- and fifth-grade students with autism at Jerry Thomas Elementary School in Jupiter doesn’t begin and end in her classroom. In fact, her goal is to teach all students, teachers, and community members to have empathy and awareness of the challenges that students with autism face.

“As teachers, we have a job to be part of the community,” says Riley, who holds an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) endorsement and has taught Palm Beach County students with autism for eight years. “It’s important to lead with kindness and empathy.”

Those qualities create an environment where students feel comfortable and safe to make mistakes. “A world opens for them and that’s when they begin to grow,” she says.

Riley has worked to have her pupils included in the same field trips and activities available to other students, such as the school’s Safety Patrol and fourth-grade field trip to St. Augustine. “With my students, we have some challenges,” she admits. “We want them to be in a setting where they’re comfortable and home in on what they can do and how we can make things accessible.”

Riley has also been a part of the Special Olympics community for eight years and is building a team at the school. She says her work has only just begun, as each student presents unique needs and the world of autism is only beginning to be understood.

“I don’t have it all figured out,” she says. “Each year, I continue to grow. It’s a continual learning process, but I think a sense of community is important for my students. They’re capable, but they just need tools to be successful.”

JESSICA JACKSON

With 20 years of teaching under her belt, Jessica Jackson, a third-grade teacher at Hagen Road Elementary in Boynton Beach, knows one thing for certain: “Teaching changes dramatically each year,” she says.

In the 2022-23 school year, the greatest challenge she faced was the interest and abilities of her young readers. Fifteen students in her class had been identified as at risk for retention, which is mandated when specific proficiencies aren’t met.

“A lot of these kids had virtual kindergarten, and there [was] a huge drop in phonics recognition,” Jackson explains. Exposure to screen time is at an all-time high, as well, shortening attention spans and interest in books. Rather than fight the wave, Jackson leaned into it.

“The kids are into TikTok and dance movements, so I foster engagement though body movement and singing,” she says. “We take a hands-on approach to reading with little chants and jingles, standing up, moving, and hand movements.”

Jackson says getting her students where they needed to be was an all-hands-on-deck effort that involved a team of specialists. She also credits taking time at the start of each day for a morning meeting, when she and her students gather on the carpet to talk about what’s happening in their lives, in and out of school.

“We practice greetings, how to talk to people, and how to ask questions,” Jackson says. “Creating a warm, safe environment and letting them know we’re on their side— that’s our goal and our priority. No learning comes before that.” «

Third-Grade Teacher

Hagen Road Elementary School

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ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES FIND 663 OF THE TOP LAWYERS AS CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS. WE PROFILE SOME OF THE BEST LEGAL MINDS PRACTICING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY.

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ADMINISTRATIVE/ REGULATORY LAW

Marianne M. Miranda Maldonado Miranda P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-472-0895

ADMIRALTY & MARITIME LAW

Robert B. Baker Baker Legal Team Boca Raton 561-320-0000

Eric C. Hayden Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-689-8180

ABOUT THE LIST

Palm Beach Illustrated partnered with the firm Professional Research Services, which asked licensed Palm Beach County attorneys who they would recommend, other than themselves, in the area. Attorneys were allowed to name up to three colleagues in each specialty. Nominees were then evaluated on the basis of the survey results, the status of their licenses, and their standing with The Florida Bar. Qualifying attorneys who received the highest number of votes are reflected on the following list.

Peter Hunt Rubenstein Law - West Palm Beach Personal Injury Lawyers West Palm Beach 561-529-3476

Rob Machate Robert Allen Law Palm Beach 305-372-3300

Michael W. McLeod McLeod Brock PLLC Boca Raton 561-465-7517

Nicholas J. Zeher Robert Allen Law Palm Beach 305-372-3300

ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Bruce G. Alexander Bruce G. Alexander Law Wellington 561-346-9068

James B. Baldinger Baldinger Mediation LLC West Palm Beach 561-805-1545

Peter Blanc Blanc Mediation West Palm Beach 561-627-3612

Jodi Furr Colton Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 954-837-2875

Jon A. Jacobson

Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530

Kathy M. Klock Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3672

Theodore S. Kypreos Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0406

John B. Marion IV

Upchurch Watson White & Max West Palm Beach 386-253-1560

Steven A. Mayans Mayans Mediation & Arbitration West Palm Beach 561-832-9128

Glenn M. Mednick Pincus & Currier LLP West Palm Beach 561-363-2903

Joseph N. Nusbaum

Brotman Nusbaum Ibrahim & Adelman Boca Raton 561-417-5656

Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger Loren & Kean Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-615-5701

Mark R. Osherow Osherow, PLLC Boca Raton 561-257-0880

Eric Lowell Ray Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8337

Rodney Romano MATRIX Mediation, LLC West Palm Beach 561-340-3500

Robert W. Wilkins Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0443

ANTITRUST LAW

Bradley M. Beall

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Boca Raton 561-750-3000

Manuel J. Dominguez

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-515-2604

APPELLATE PRACTICE

Jack J. Aiello Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0716

Robin I. Bresky

Schwartz Sladkus Reich

Greenberg Atlas LLP Boca Raton 561-769-5600

Philip M. Burlington

Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400

Jeremy Dicker Sachs Sax Caplan, P.L. Boca Raton 561-994-4499

Lisa Paige Glass Glass Law Office, P.A. Boca Raton 561-866-0437

Andrew A. Harris Harris Appeals, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-867-9500

Robert J. Hauser

Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-4000

Jeffrey S. Haut

Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7900

Marc B. Hernandez

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

West Palm Beach 561-820 2263

Christopher B. Hopkins

McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-847-2346

Jane Kreusler-Walsh

Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin West Palm Beach 561-659-5455

Julie H. Littky-Rubin

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Palm Beach Gardens 561-559-7935

Jeffrey V. Mansell

Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400

Edward A. Marod

Gunster

West Palm Beach 561-650-0660

Rebecca Mercier Vargas

Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin West Palm Beach 561-659-5455

Dean A. Morande Carlton Fields, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-8014

Joanne M. O’Connor Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0498

Marshall J. Osofsky Krasker Law West Palm Beach 833-931-0408

Beverly A. Pohl

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Boca Raton 954-745-5249

L. Martin Reeder Jr.

Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530

Adam J. Richardson

Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400

Bard D. Rockenbach

Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400

Kara Rockenbach Link

Link & Rockenbach, PA West Palm Beach 561-847-4408

Alan B. Rose

Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-2250

Daniel Schwarz Link & Rockenbach, PA West Palm Beach 561-847-4408

Nichole J. Segal

Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400

Stephanie L. Serafin

Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin West Palm Beach 561-659-5455

D. Culver “Skip” Smith III Culver Smith III, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-598-6800

Sarah A. Vitulli Joel M. Weissman, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-4655

Ralph “RT” White Law Office of R.T. White Palm Beach Gardens 561-623-5310

BANKING AND FINANCE LAW

Patrick G. Broderick Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7915

David A. Greene Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4441

Matthew Leider

Mandel, Manganelli & Leider, P.A. Boca Raton 561-826-1740

Michael V. Mitrione

Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0553

Steven R. Parson Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8557

Carl V. Romano

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-5376

Andrew S. Wein Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7977

BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS/INSOLVENCY AND REORGANIZATION

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Marc P. Barmat Furr Cohen, P.A. Boca Raton 561-417-1567

Ashley D. Bruce Bruce Law Firm, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-286-8275

James E. Copeland

James E. Copeland, P.A. North Palm Beach 561-881-8989

Alan R. Crane

Furr Cohen, P.A. Boca Raton 561-417-1568

C. Craig Eller

Kelley, Fulton, Kaplan & Eller West Palm Beach 561-264-6850

Julianne Frank

Julianne Frank, Esq. Jupiter 561-220-2528

Alvin S. Goldstein

Furr Cohen, P.A. Boca Raton 561-395-0500

Ronald Kanluk

Kaniuk Law Office, P.A. Delray Beach 561-292-2127

Craig I. Kelley Kelley Fulton Kaplan & Eller West Palm Beach 561-264-6850

Brian K. McMahon

Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa West Palm Beach 561-478-2500

Kunal A. Mirchandani Klein Law Group Boca Raton 561-353-2800

L. Louis Mrachek

Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-355-6970

John E. Page Shraiberg Page P.A. Boca Raton 561-443-0819

Heather L. Ries Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4419

Aaron Wernick Wernick Law, PLLC Boca Raton 561-961-0922

BET-THE-COMPANY LITIGATIONS

Alan M. Burger McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-472-2963

Roy E. Fitzgerald III Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-355-6990

Joseph G. Galardi

Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530

Scott G. Hawkins Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0460

BET-THE-COMPANY LITIGATIONS (cont.)

Vanessa Palacio Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 305-579-0817

Sidney A. Stubbs Jr. Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-3000

BUSINESS LITIGATION

Dariel J. Abrahamy Greenspoon Marder LLP Boca Raton 561-994-2212

Jack J. Aiello Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0716

Evan D. Appell Evan D. Appell, P.A. Boca Raton 561-337-5858

David R. Atkinson Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0547

Peter M. Bernhardt McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-472-2121

Bridget A. Berry Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7912

Mark F. Bideau Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7918

Talina Bidwell Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298

Robbie T. Boone Alley, Maass, Rogers & Lindsay, P.A. Palm Beach 561-659-1770

C. Wade Bowden Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7922

John L. Bryan Jr. Scott, Harris, Bryan, Barra & Jorgensen, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-624-3900

Jonathan Chane Chane Socarras, PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-308-9552

Robert A. Cohen McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 305-704-3979

Danielle Dudai Hall Booth Smith, P.C. West Palm Beach 561-812-1914

John Farina Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk Palm Beach Gardens 561-694-7979

Marius (Marty) J. Ged Ged Lawyers, LLP Boca Raton 844-949-2794

Scott G. Hawkins Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0460

Christopher B. Hopkins McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-847-2346

Phillip H. Hutchinson Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7952

Brianna Jones Goede, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC Boca Raton 561-368-9200

Eric Lee Lee & Amtzis, P.L. Boca Raton 561-981-9988

Brandon Leon Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7923

William B. Lewis Morgan & Morgan West Palm Beach 561-227-5858

Mark R. Osherow Osherow, PLLC Boca Raton 561-257-0880

Michael J. Pike Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298

William H. Pincus Pincus & Currier LLP West Palm Beach 561-363-2903

Gerald F. Richman Fisher Potter Hodas, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-832-1005

Preethi Sekharan Gunster West Palm Beach 772-223-2206

David Steinfeld Law Office of David Steinfeld, P.L. Palm Beach Gardens 561-316-7905

Roberto M. Vargas Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0479

David P. Vitale Jr. Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Gregory S. Weiss

Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-355-6993

Lauren R. Whetstone Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7971

BUSINESS/ CORPORATE

Jerry E. Aron

Jerry E. Aron, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-478-0511

M. Adam Bankier

Bankier, Arlen & Snelling Law Group, PLLC Delray Beach 561-278-3110

Bradley M. Beall Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Boca Raton 561-750-3000

Jerald S Beer

Jerald Beer Consulting PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-371-3270

Otto E. Bergés Alliance Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-898-0351

Andrew B. Blasi Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, P.A. Boca Raton 561-477-7800

David E. Bowers Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0451

Jennifer M. Chapkin Chapkin Law Boca Raton 561-203-5215

Joseph P. Chase Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0745

Andrew R. Comiter

Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

William J. Cornwell

Weiss, Handler & Cornwell, P.A. Boca Raton 561-997-9995

TINA LEWERT, ESQ., B.C.S.

As one of only 279 board-certified specialists who have the privilege of calling themselves “experts” in the area of marital and family law (of more than 110,000 Florida lawyers), Tina Lewert and her team at Lewert Law LLC know that successfully navigating complex divorce matters requires an infallible combination of knowledge, skill, and experience.

While Lewert specializes in complex divorce litigation and trial work, fighting hard for her clients’ rights, she is committed to resolving cases without the intensity and cost of a lengthy court battle whenever possible. Lewert strives to minimize the stress of the process and shut down combativeness, even when the situation becomes emotionally charged, as it often does, understandably, in a divorce.

Lewert says that times have changed from what she calls the “War of the Roses” attitude, or the stigma of a “broken home,” for litigants going through a divorce. She observes, instead, that healthy divorced parents of this generation recognize the importance of maintaining a high degree of peace and the spirit of coparenting and have come to acknowledge that they and their children remain a family, albeit with an

updated definition and structure. These changes are reflected in the ever-changing and evolving laws, including a hot-off-the-press revision to the parenting statute effectuating a long overdue legal presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of Florida’s children.

Lewert provides her clients with personal attention, and she believes in educating her clients, so they understand the law and her case strategy. Lewert handles matters relating to child custody, time-sharing, alimony, child support, and asset distribution, including modifications and enforcement actions.

Lewert earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University. She is the recipient of many distinctions, including being featured in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, as well as in The New York Times as a Lawyers of Distinction “2021 Power Lawyer;” and she has been selected as a Florida “SuperLawyer” for 11 consecutive years, a designation limited to fewer than 5% of Florida’s attorneys. She is also a Florida Supreme Court-Certified Family Law Mediator.

BUSINESS/ CORPORATE (cont.)

Tasha K. Dickinson

Day Pitney LLP West Palm Beach 561-803-3515

Danielle Dudai Hall Booth Smith, P.C. West Palm Beach 561-812-1914

Julianne Frank

Julianne Frank, Esq. Jupiter 561-220-2528

Devon M. Goldberg

Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Michael S. Gross Cozen O’Connor Boca Raton 561-750-3850

Malinda L. Hayes

Law Offices of Malinda L. Hayes North Palm Beach 561-537-3796

Laura M. Holm Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4408

Lester R. Hooker

Saxena White PA Boca Raton 561-394-3399

Jesse S. Johnson Greenwald Davidson Radbil PLLC Boca Raton 561-826-5477

Alaina B. Karsten

Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530

Craig I. Kelley

Kelley Fulton Kaplan & Eller West Palm Beach 561-264-6850

Stuart B. Klein

Stuart B. Klein, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-478-1588

Kevin T. Lamb Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0410

Michael V. Mitrione Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0553

David S. Neufeld Flaster Greenberg, PC Boca Raton 856-382-2257

Gerald F. Richman Fisher Potter Hodas, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-832-1005

Elizabeth A. Shonson Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Boca Raton 561-750-3000

David Steinfeld

Law Office of David Steinfeld, P.L. Palm Beach Gardens 561-316-7905

Matthew M. Thompson Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Boca Raton 561-343-6904

Jason D. Weisser Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-689-8180

CLASS ACTION/ MASS TORTS

Mark J. Dearman Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Boca Raton 561-750-3000

Brenda S. Fulmer Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Joseph R. Johnson

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Jeffrey M. Liggio Liggio & Cornell West Palm Beach 561-475-1104

Diana L. Martin

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955

Joseph Osborne Osborne & Francis Law Firm Boca Raton 561-621-1385

C. Calvin Warriner III

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

Bridget A. Berry Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7912

Alan C. Espy Alan C. Espy, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-627-4775

Roy E. Fitzgerald III

Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-355-6990

Robert R. Kane III Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7939

Stanley D. Klett Jr. Jones Foster P.A. Jupiter 561-650-8231

Patricia A. Leonard Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-5821

Nathan E. Nason Nason, Yaeger, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307

Joanne M. O’Connor Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0498

Michael J. Pike Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298

Jessica Bober Rosenthal Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-273-5572

Steven J. Rothman Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0404

Grasford W. Smith Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3617

David P. Vitale Jr. Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Robert W. Wilkins Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0443

CONSTRUCTION LAW

Joseph L. Ackerman Jr. Fowler White Burnett, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-472-6394

Bruce G. Alexander Bruce G. Alexander Law Wellington 561-346-9068

Bridget A. Berry Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7912

DANIEL C. TIGHE

Attorney Daniel Tighe, an unrivaled force in the field of restoration and insurance law, has been instrumental in recovering hundreds of millions of dollars in insurance proceeds for clients for over a decade. Licensed in both New York and Florida, Tighe’s expertise has been crucial for homeowners, commercial property owners, and community associations battling insurance disputes following severe storms and hurricanes.

A smart and effective problem solver, Tighe has not only proven himself as an effective advocate but has also emerged as a thought leader in his field. His firm’s website bears testament to his success, showcasing his impressive track record in insurance disputes and other matters.

His firm, Tighe, P.A, continues to grow due to word-of-mouth praise

from satisfied clients who have experienced his adept problemsolving prowess firsthand. Particularly known for handling large losses and complex claims, Tighe’s firm has become the go-to solution for community associations, property management companies, and commercial property owners seeking timely and complete recoveries after disasters. The firm prides itself on taking on the entire process of recovering insurance proceeds, so its clients can focus on what’s next.

Tighe’s mission to assist property owners doesn’t stop at insurance claims. With a vast network of attorneys, insurance professionals, and contractors, Tighe has created a safety net for clients, offering comprehensive assistance that spans from risk management advice to recovery and rebuilding. Committed to helping people, Daniel Tighe considers it a privilege to serve his community each day.

CONSTRUCTION LAW (cont.)

Dina M. Contri

Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111

Warren E. Friedman Friedman Sklar PLLC Boca Raton 561-299-1515

Michael J. Gore Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0409

Alicia Z. Gross Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP Boca Raton 561-994-7310

Gregory J. Kahn

Rembold Hirschman West Palm Beach 561-967-6179

Lee A. Kantor

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022

Daniel Levin Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-681-5555

Michael H. Nullman Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307

Kyle W. Ohlenschlaeger Loren & Kean Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-615-5701

Christopher A. Sajdera Sajdera, PA Boca Raton 561-948-4000

Michael B. Stevens

Derrevere Stevens Black & Cozad West Palm Beach 617-766-8803

Daniel A. Thomas

Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-2250

Daniel Wasserstein Wasserstein, P.A. Boca Raton 561-288-3999

Jill G. Weiss Jill G. Weiss PA Palm Beach Gardens 561-623-5359

CORPORATE LAW

Rikki Lober Bagatell Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8547

Phillip C. Gildan Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7967

Bruce C. Rosetto Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7940

CRIMINAL DEFENSE NON WHITE-COLLAR

Flynn P. Bertisch

Law Offices of Flynn P. Bertisch P.A. West Palm Beach 561-619-7346

Lourdes Maria Casanova Casanova Law, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-464-6732

Douglas Duncan Roth & Duncan, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-5529

Leonard S. Feuer

The Feuer Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-659-1360

Guy Fronstin Esq.

Law Offices of Guy Fronstin, P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-4011

Jack Goldberger

Atterbury, Goldberger, & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-8300

Ron D. Herman

Herman Law, P.A. West Palm Beach 855-912-7741

Nellie L. King

Law Offices of Nellie L. King West Palm Beach 561-833-1084

Tama Beth Kudman

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP Palm Beach Gardens 561-472-0811

Richard G. Lubin Richard G. Lubin, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-2040

Rob Melchiorre

Keller Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-295-5825

Amy Morse Morse & Morse, LLC West Palm Beach 561-489-5056

Scott N. Richardson

The Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-471-9600

David Roth Roth & Duncan, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-5529

Michael Salnick

Salnick Law, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-379-9690

Michelle R. Suskauer

Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-475-2887

Paul Walsh

Keller Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-295-5825

Jonathan Wasserman

The Law Office of Jonathan Wasserman, PA West Palm Beach 561-615-9785

CRIMINAL DEFENSE WHITE COLLAR

Paul M. Aloise Jr. Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-612-0500

Steven Bell Meltzer & Bell, P.A. West Palm Beach 954-554-5269

Leonard S. Feuer The Feuer Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-659-5202

Rick King King | Morse West Palm Beach 561-489-5056

Tama Beth Kudman

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP Palm Beach Gardens 561-472-0811

George D. Lagos Wilson Elser West Palm Beach 407-861-3831

Richard Llerena Llerena Law West Palm Beach 561-247-5297

John Musca Musca Law West Palm Beach 561-660-9086

Eric Romano Romano Law Group West Palm Beach 561-567-0124

Matt Shafran Weinstein Legal West Palm Beach 561-576-9680

Brandon D. Smith Smith & Smith, P.A. North Palm Beach 561-622-2700

Cory C. Strolla

Cory Strolla, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-802-8987

Michelle R. Suskauer

Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-475-2887

ELDER LAW

Genny Bernstein Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0469

Martin H. Cohen Martin H. Cohen, P.A. Boynton Beach 561-880-8223

Marissa DeBellis DeBellis Law, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-264-3170

Brett E. Halperin Halperin Law Group Delray Beach 561-324-2420

Elaine Johnson James Elaine Johnson James, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-245-1144

Jonathan D. Karp

The Karp Law Firm Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-1100

Joseph S. Karp

The Karp Law Firm Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-1100

Howard S. Krooks Cozen O’Connor Boca Raton 561-750-3850

Joseph M. Landolfi Jr. Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, P.A. Boca Raton 561-477-7800

Ellen S. Morris Cozen O’Connor Boca Raton 561-750-3850

Tequisha Yvette Myles Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 561-655-8944

R. Brady Osborne Jr. Osborne & Osborne, PA Boca Raton 561-395-1000

Heather B. Samuels Samuels Wood PLLC Boca Raton 561-864-3371

Ryan Jay Smollar Elder Law, P.A. Lake Worth 561-220-8103

Jeremy Soffler Doane & Doane, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200

Mindy Stein Law Firm of Mindy Stein, P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-7644

Tara Wood Samuels Wood PLLC Boca Raton

561-864-3371

EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION LAW

Barry Seth Balmuth Barry S. Balmuth, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-242-9400

James C. Gavigan Jr. Shutts & Bowen LLP

West Palm Beach 561-650-8540

John W. Little III Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0701

Brian M. Seymour Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0621

Roberto M. Vargas Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0479

H. Adams Weaver Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0496

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LAW

Arlene K. Kline Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3669

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Michelle Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

Robert P. Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

Alfred J. Malefatto Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

Stephen A. Walker Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

FAMILY LAW

Heather L. Apicella

Apicella Law Group, P.A. Boca Raton 561-800-4505

Trish Armstrong

Beebe Armstrong West Palm Beach 561-370-3691

Abigail Beebe

Beebe Armstrong West Palm Beach 561-370-3691

Luis Antonio Bonilla Bonilla Law Associates, P.L. West Palm Beach 561-832-4425

Jason A. Brodie

Brodie & Friedman, P.A. Boca Raton 561-392-5100

Jorge M. Cestero

Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-693-1241

Lydia Charles

Law Office of Lydia Charles, LLC West Palm Beach 561-777-4545

Serena A. Collins

Kalish Jaggars Trial Lawyers West Palm Beach 561-208-1859

Cindy A. Crawford Cindy A. Crawford, PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-335-3219

Jamie Segal Davis

Laing Weicholz Schley, PLLC Boca Raton 561-416-1818

Cash A. Eaton

Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-693-1241

Rosanna Ferrari

Ferrari Law Group Palm Beach Gardens 561-296-1100

Jeffrey D. Fisher

Fisher Potter Hodas, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-832-1005

BILL BONE

Bill Bone is a Palm Beach County native. He has successfully represented hundreds of clients over the years as a Florida Bar board-certified specialist in civil trial law obtaining settlements and jury awards of more than a $100 million. He has a well-deserved reputation as a powerful advocate in litigated matters, especially automobile and bicycle crashes. Super Lawyers named him one of the nation’s best in his field and MartindaleHubbell, the independent rating service, gives him its highest accolades for legal ability and ethics. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and Law and Leading Attorneys: A Florida Consumers Guidebook named him an outstanding practitioner in the top 5 percent of Florida attorneys. He is a member of the University of Florida Hall of Fame and a Palm Beach County Public School Distinguished Alumnus. He is chairman of the Palm Beach Centennial Commission, which planned the town’s 100th-anniversary celebration in 2011 and helped to raise more than $1 million to renovate Palm Beach Town Square.

FAMILY LAW (cont.)

Joshua K. Friedman

Brodie & Friedman, P.A.

Boca Raton

561-392-5100

N. Nicole Gamot

The Gamot Law Firm

Palm Beach Gardens

561-832-5500

Holly Gayle Gershon

Law Office of Holly Gayle Gershon Boca Raton 561-394-8858

Heather Greenhill Stohlman

The Law Offices of Greenhill Stohlman P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-355-4144

Daniel Haverman Haverman Law Firm Boca Raton 561-393-0404

Benjamin T. Hodas

Fisher Potter Hodas, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-832-1005

Lise Hudson Hudson Family Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-453-0642

Denise Isaacs Isaacs Family Law Group Boca Raton 561-361-8300

Charles D. Jamieson

The Law Firm of Charles D. Jamieson, PA West Palm Beach 561-556-1039

William N. Lazarchick Jr., P.A.

Lazarchick Law Juno Beach 561-727-3625

Tina L. Lewert Esq. Lewert Law, LLC Boca Raton

561-544-6861

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Andrew S. Lieberman

WiseLieberman, PLLC Boca Raton 561-488-7788

Anastasia Mahone

K/S Attorneys At Law Boca Raton 561-939-8042

Matthew S. Nugent

The Law Offices of Nugent Zborowski North Palm Beach 561-844-1200

Yueh-Mei Kim Nutter Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 954-522-2200

Danielle M. Ostrovsky Ostrovsky Law Boca Raton 954-243-0072

Andrea Oyola Reid

The Reid Law Group Boca Raton 561-948-5685

Elisha D. Roy Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-693-1241

Howard M. Rudolph Rudolph & Associates, LLC West Palm Beach 561-655-1901

Thomas J. Sasser Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-693-1241

Denise L. Schneider

Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-2274

Dominique Sciullo

Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 561-241-3113

Robert M.W. Shalhoub

Law Offices of Robert M.W. Shalhoub, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-835-1102

Jaclyn Soroka

Rudolph & Associates, LLC

West Palm Beach

561-655-1901

Eddie Stephens Stephens & Stevens, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-430-4350

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Caryn A. Stevens

Stephens & Stevens, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-430-4350

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Tova N. Verchow

Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-2274

Scott Weiss Weiner & Weiss, LLC Boca Raton 561-391-1333

Jeffrey A. Weissman

Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-2274

C. Debra Welch

The Law Firm of C. Debra Welch, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-687-7900

Julia Wyda Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 561-241-3113

Adam M. Zborowski

The Law Offices of Nugent Zborowski North Palm Beach 561-844-1200

FIRST AMENDMENT LAW

L. Martin Reeder Jr.

Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PRACTICE

Peter S. Sachs

Sachs Sax Caplan, P.L. Boca Raton 561-994-4499

Robert Sanders Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7900

HEALTH CARE LAW

Jacqueline Bain Florida Healthcare Law Firm Delray Beach 555-455-7702

Scott M. Coffey Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0656

Jeffrey L. Cohen Florida Healthcare Law Firm Delray Beach 555-455-7702

Karina P. Gonzalez Florida Healthcare Law Firm Delray Beach 555-455-7702

Elizabeth F. Hodge Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-273-5503

Richard H. Levenstein

Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307

Heather S. Miller Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPAttorneys and Counselors at Law Boca Raton 561-343-6915

Amy Morse King | Morse West Palm Beach 561-489-5056

CHRISTOPHER M. LARMOYEUX

Chris Larmoyeux is considered one of the top medical malpractice trial lawyers in the state. As a board-certified trial lawyer, with 40 years of experience, he has distinguished himself by achieving more than 85 verdicts and settlements in excess of $1 million dollars resulting in recovering more than $400 million dollars for his clients. Larmoyeux is listed in Woodward & White’s Best Lawyers in America Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, which is widely regarded as the preeminent guide to the legal profession in the United States. He has been recognized by Florida Trend magazine as one of Florida’s “Legal Elite” and consistently listed among Florida’s “Super Lawyers.” Larmoyeux has also been ranked among the top 100 litigators by the professional organization, The National Trial Lawyers. Martindale-Hubbell, the independent lawyers-rating service, has consistently awarded Larmoyeux its highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

550 S. Quadrille Blvd., Suite 200 // West Palm Beach 561-832-9400 // LB-Law.com

HEALTH CARE LAW (cont.)

Craig Robinson Robinson & Casey, PLLC Boca Raton 954-852-7060

Caitlin F. Saladrigas Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8349

Antonia M. Smillova Wicker Smith West Palm Beach 561-478-6933

Abby M. Spears Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307

IMMIGRATION LAW

Jacqueline Delgado Delgado Law Group Lake Worth 561-342-1429

Jeffrey A. Devore Devore Law Group, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-478-5353

Scott D. Devore Scott D. Devore, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-623-5344

Diego Alejandro Gomez DAG Law Group, LLC West Palm Beach 561-215-4748

Richard Llerena Llerena Law West Palm Beach 561-247-5297

Annelise Sander A/Sander Law Boca Raton 561-291-9434

Cherish A. Thompson TMCT PLLC West Palm Beach 516-515-6091

INSURANCE LAW

Andrew Abramovich Boyd & Jenerette, P.A. Boca Raton 786-634-2588

Richard M. Benrubi Benrubi Law Boca Raton 561-910-8650

Otto E. Bergés Alliance Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-898-0351

Ryan S. Cobbs Carlton Fields, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-8036

Fred A. Cunningham Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Palm Beach Gardens 877-959-5730

Scott Dalton Dalton Injury Law Boynton Beach 561-600-1766

Monica E. Daniels The Daniels Law Group, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-581-1007

Peter A. Dyson Dyson Law, PLLC Delray Beach 561-220-7726

Alan C. Espy Alan C. Espy, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-627-4775

Michael Friedman Friedman Legal Boca Raton 561-320-7788

Robert Howard Friedman Friedman P.A. Palm Beach 561-800-2110

Jack T. Frost Luks, Santaniello, Petrillo, Cohen & Peterfriend

Boca Raton 561-893-9088

Marius (Marty) J. Ged Ged Lawyers, LLP Boca Raton 844-949-2794

Jason J. Guari Murray Guari Trial Attorneys PL West Palm Beach 561-366-9099

Sandra L. Heller Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8376

Courtney Humeston Kanner & Pintaluga Boca Raton 800-586-5555

Jake D. Huxtable Kelley Kronenberg West Palm Beach 561-684-5956

Brianna Jones

Goede, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC Boca Raton 561-368-9200

Scott A. Kantor

Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111

Mark G. Keegan

Janssen, Siracusa & Keegan PLLC West Palm Beach 561-420-0583

Jeffrey M. Liggio Liggio & Cornell West Palm Beach 561-475-1104

Jesse Long Legal Grit, PLLC Boca Raton 561-331-4476

Gina Clausen Lozier Berger Singerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-893-8711

Lauren M. Maione-Walsh

Vernis & Bowling of Palm Beach, P.A. North Palm Beach 561-775-9822

Samantha L. Marion

Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111

Lisa A. McNelis

Roselli & McNelis, P.A. Boca Raton 561-826-0826

Casey B. Mullin Kelley Kronenberg West Palm Beach 561-684-5956

Chad A. Pasternack

Cozen O’Connor Boca Raton 561-515-5269

Kayla Leland Pragid Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8303

John S. Riordan Kelley Kronenberg West Palm Beach 561-684-5956

Chad J. Robinson Chad J. Robinson, PLLC Boca Raton 786-519-2423

Alexandra J. Schultz Cozen O’Connor Boca Raton 561-515-5205

David Shaheen

Ged Lawyers, LLP Boca Raton 844-949-2794

Michael S. Smith

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028

David I. Spector

Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8304

Todd S. Stewart

Law Offices of Todd S. Stewart, PA Jupiter 561-743-2002

Charles A. Tharp Wyland & Tadros, LLP

West Palm Beach 561-275-2990

Daniel Tighe Tighe PA North Palm Beach 855-567-7776

Caroline Zapiec Kanner & Pintaluga Boca Raton 800-586-5555

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW

Joseph W. Bain Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8523

Michael K. Dixon Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7937

Jon A. Gibbons

Fleit Intellectual Property Law Boca Raton 561-989-9811

Steven M. Greenberg CRGO Global Boca Raton 561-903-0053

Sean L. Ingram Ingram IP Law, P.A. Jupiter 561-571-2529

Karen Chuang Kline Duane Morris LLP Boca Raton 561-962-2132

Lorri Lomnitzer

The Lomnitzer Law Firm, P.A. Boca Raton 561-783-2599

James M. McCann Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3602

Amanda K. McCoy Bradley Gies P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-406-8247

Diana Mederos Mederos Legal, PLLC Boca Raton 561-654-4725

L.A. Perkins Perkins Law Boca Raton 561-467-4001

Robert E. Pershes The Lomnitzer Law Firm, P.A. Boca Raton 561-782-8344

Joel B. Rothman SRipLaw Boca Raton 561-404-4350

Rachel Santarlas Santarlas Law LLC

Jupiter 561-899-4496

Jeff Schick Jeff Schick Legal PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 770-407-7015

Jerold I. Schneider Schneider IP Law Boca Raton 561-309-5374

Preethi Sekharan Gunster West Palm Beach 772-223-2206

Roy P Zachariah Jr. Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7931

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION

David S. Neufeld

Flaster Greenberg, PC

Boca Raton 856-382-2257

EDDIE STEPHENS CARYN A. STEVENS

These award-winning marital and family law attorneys’ commitment to their clients, profession, and community drives them to achieve the best possible outcome for each client.

Stephens has more than 25 years of experience, is Florida Bar board-certified in marital and family law, and has the highest Martindale-Hubbell® peer review ratings. Stephens founded a family law blog, is a published author, and serves as a mentor, writing articles and speaking to peers. He is a board member of the Center for Child Counseling, Inc.

Stevens spent more than 12 years in mental health/ counseling, using her training and skills to create positive change for clients. Stevens was a finalist for the Palm Beach Post’s 2022 Best Divorce Attorney and the 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ in Family Law. Stevens is past president of the Family Law Inn of Court Chapter of Palm Beach.

Both attorneys received the Florida Bar Family Law Section’s Making a Difference Award and have been honored with Palm Beach Illustrated’s Top Lawyers, U.S. News—Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, and 2023 Super Lawyers.

400 Columbia Dr., Suite 111 // West Palm Beach 561-430-4350 // ss-familylaw.com

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION (cont.)

Kristin Vivo

Kristin Vivo, Esq. Singer Island 561-313-2046

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW

Kristin Ahr

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-8765

Scott W. Atherton

Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530

Bridget A. Berry Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7912

Dion J. Cassata Cassata Law, PLLC Boca Raton 954-364-7803

Tulio D. Chirinos

Proskauer Rose LLP Boca Raton 561-995-4737

Christopher S. Duke Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3663

Michael S. Elstein Elstein Law Firm Wellington 561-422-9888

Isidro Garcia Garcia Law Firm, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-832-7732

Bari L. Goldstein

Ward Damon PL West Palm Beach 561-842-3000

Holly Griffin Goodman Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0697

Eric A. Gordon Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3651

Robyn S. Hankins

Law Office of Robyn S. Hankins Palm Beach Gardens 561-721-3890

Camar R. Jones Shavitz Law Group, P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-8888

Arlene K. Kline Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3669

Brian M. McPherson Gunster West Palm Beach 561-655-1980

Logan A. Pardell Pardell, Kruzyk & Giribaldo, PLLC Boca Raton 561-726-8344

Steven M. Parrish Steven M. Parrish, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-833-8339

I. Jeffrey Pheterson Ward Damon PL West Palm Beach 561-842-3000

Kenneth Rehns Ward Damon PL West Palm Beach 561-842-3000

Erika Deutsch Rotbart Deutsch Rotbart & Associates, P.A. Boca Raton 561-361-8010

Matthew S. Sackel Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8545

Brett J. Schneider

Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, P.L. Boca Raton 561-835-2111

Gregory S. Sconzo Sconzo Law Office, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-279-6114

Cathleen Scott Scott Law Team Jupiter 561-653-0008

Ruben E. Socarras Chane Socarras, PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-756-9469

Jon Stage Hodkin Stage Ward PLLC Boca Raton 561-810-1600

Melissa S. Zinkil Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3675

LAND USE AND ZONING LAW

Scott Backman Dunay, Miskel, and Backman, LLP Boca Raton 561-405-3325

Thomas J. Baird Jones Foster P.A. Jupiter 561-650-8233

Christopher P. Benvenuto Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0541

Alan J. Ciklin Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0431

Erin L. Deady Erin L. Deady, P.A. Delray Beach 561-340-3626

Tara W. Duhy

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

Clifford I. Hertz Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-5335

Bonnie Miskel Dunay, Miskel and Backman, LLP Boca Raton 561-405-3321

Nathan E. Nason Nason, Yaeger, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307

Jeffrey A. Rembaum

Kaye Bender Rembaum Palm Beach Gardens 561-241-4462

Kathryn B. Rossmell

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

Rachael B. Santana Lewis, Longman & Walker P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

Brian M. Seymour Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0621

Ele Zachariades

Dunay, Miskel and Backman, LLP Boca Raton 561-405-3349

LEGAL MALPRACTICE LAW

David P. Ackerman Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-273-5567

Joshua B. Alper

Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, P.A. Boca Raton 561-477-7800

William E. Boyes

52-year Member, The Florida Bar

Board Certified, The Florida Bar, Wills, Trusts and Estates

AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Over 40 Years

Florida Super Lawyer, 18 Consecutive Years

ACTEC Fiduciary Litigation Committee, Since 1997

Evidence Subcommittee, Vice-chairman

John Farina

37-year Member, The Florida Bar

Board Certified, The Florida Bar, Wills, Trusts and Estates

Board Certified, The Florida Bar, Business Litigation

AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Over 28 Years

Board Certified, Civil Trial Lawyer and Civil Pretrial Practice

Advocate, The National Board of Trial Advocacy

Florida Super Lawyer, 18 Consecutive Years

Peter Matwiczyk

48-year Member, The Florida Bar

Board Certified, The Florida Bar, Wills, Trusts and Estates

AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell, Over 40 Years

ACTEC Fiduciary Litigation Committee, Since 1992

ACTEC Professional Responsibility Committee

Founding Member and Past President Palm Beach Tax Institute

Florida Super Lawyer, 12 Consecutive Years

LEGAL MALPRACTICE LAW (cont.)

Nicole K. Atkinson

Gunster

West Palm Beach

561-650-0561

J. Chris Bristow

Critton Luttier Coleman, LLP West Palm Beach 561-842-2820

Barry Postman Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-383-9234

Stephen C. Richman Gunster West Palm Beach 561-804-4362

Amy S. L. Terwilleger Gunster

West Palm Beach 561-650-0695

Philip L. Valente Jr. Valente Law Firm

West Palm Beach 561-489-7409

William Sterling Williams

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath

West Palm Beach 561-820-2205

MASS TORT LITIGATION/ CLASS ACTIONS

J. Robert Bell III Osborne & Francis Law Firm

Boca Raton 561-621-1385

Brenda S. Fulmer

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Katherine A. Kiziah

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Victoria Mesa-Estrada

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Michael J. Ryan Ryan Law Group North Palm Beach 561-881-4447

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW

Daniel M. Bachi Sellars, Marion & Bachi, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111

F. Gregory Barnhart Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Michael V. Baxter Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-689-8180

Benjamin L. Bedard Roberts Reynolds Bedard & Tuzzio, PLLC

West Palm Beach 561-688-6560

David Brevda Senior Justice Law Firm Boca Raton 561-717-0817

Hector Buigas Morgan & Morgan West Palm Beach 561-812-1548

Thomas J. Chapman NextGen Injury Law

West Palm Beach 561-370-7393

Gary M. Cohen Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen PA Boca Raton 561-367-8666

Lee Cohen Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-383-9201

Catherine C. Darlson

The Grife Law Firm Boca Raton 561-998-0778

Michelle Nichols DeLong Keller Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-295-5825

Sean C. Domnick

Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Palm Beach Gardens 877-959-5730

Michael S. Elstein Elstein Law Firm Wellington 561-422-9888

Steven L. Frankl

Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers Boynton Beach 561-708-5461

Michael K. Grife

The Grife Law Firm

Boca Raton 561-998-0770

Eric T. Halsey Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen PA Boca Raton 561-367-8666

Eric C. Hayden Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-689-8180

Joseph R. Johnson Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Nicholas C. Johnson

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955

Darla L. Keen

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2266

Nancy La Vista

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Palm Beach Gardens 561-559-7935

Allison B. Lane Lane & Ducheine Boca Raton 954-289-8574

Christopher Larmoyeux Larmoyeux & Bone West Palm Beach 561-832-6586

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Lake Lytal Jr. Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-346-2099

Keith A. Pierro Gold & Gold, P.A. Boca Raton 561-416-2882

Matthew K. Schwencke Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Christian D. Searcy Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Kevin C. Smith

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2232

Brett Steinberg Steinberg Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-823-6389

Karen E. Terry Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Donald J. Ward III Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Jason D. Weisser Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-689-8180

FAMILY LAW PRACTICE IN SOUTH FLORIDA COMMITTED TO QUALITY!

Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider was established in 1999 by Florida Board Certified Marital and Family Law attorneys Peter L. Gladstone and Jeffrey A. Weissman. With 5 of their 8 attorneys Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider exclusively provide counsel on sophisticated divorce and related family law matters. The firm’s attorneys discreetly handle complex divorce litigation, high-net-worth asset valuation, equitable distribution, paternity, parenting matters, spousal support, post-judgment modification, as well as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, all with integrity and compassion. With a widespread reputation of representing clients throughout Florida comprised of successful entrepreneurs, business owners and executives, doctors, lawyers, television personalities and professional athletes, the firm was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a “2024 Best Law Firm” and other prestigious organizations such as Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Trend Legal Elite.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS LAW

David G. Bates

Gunster

West Palm Beach

561-650-0793

Natalie M. Burns Burns Law Offices, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-706-8244

Joseph P. Chase Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0745

Michael N. De Biase

Tobin, Reyes, Alvarez & De Biase, PLLC Boca Raton 561-620-0656

David J. Gellen

Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307

Anthony J. Horky

Anthony J. Horky, P.A. Boca Raton 561-989-3206

Michael V. Mitrione Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0553

Bruce C. Rosetto Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7940

Stacie K. Townsend

Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0612

Driscoll R. Ugarte

Duane Morris LLP

Boca Raton 561-962-2139

MORTGAGE BANKING FORECLOSURE LAW

David A. Greene

Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4441

Ronald Kaniuk

Kaniuk Law Office, P.A. Delray Beach 561-292-2127

Kunal A. Mirchandani

Klein Law Group Boca Raton 561-353-2800

MUNICIPAL LAW

Lainey W. Francisco Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0492

Joanne M. O’Connor Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0498

John C. “Skip” Randolph Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0458

NATURAL RESOURCES LAW

Michelle Diffenderfer

Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820

NON-PROFIT/ CHARITIES LAW

Robert A. Bertisch

The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 561-655-8944

Glenn S. Cameron Cameron & Marroney, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-659-5522

Jeffrey A. Rembaum

Kaye Bender Rembaum

Palm Beach Gardens 561-241-4462

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION

Elise Sherr Allison

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley

West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

F. Gregory Barnhart

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

T. Hardee Bass III

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Andrew J. Boloy

Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298

Bill Bone

Larmoyeux & Bone West Palm Beach 561-832-9434

LEARN MORE ON PAGE 94

Daniel D. Britto

Britto & Herman Injury Lawyers Jupiter 561-835-5555

Mark W. Clark

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Palm Beach Gardens 561-559-7935

Ryan P. Denish

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022

Brian R. Denney

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Carlos A. Flores

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022

Todd Fronrath

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2260

Michael K. Grife

The Grife Law Firm Boca Raton 561-998-0770

Chad C. Hastings

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028

Michael S. Herman

Britto & Herman Injury Lawyers Jupiter 561-835-5555

Michael Hersh

Hersh Kirtman Injury Law Boca Raton 561-566-5727

Jack P. Hill

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

David S. Hollander Esq., MBA

Law Offices of David S. Hollander, P.A. Boca Raton 561-571-3536

Gabriel Isasi V

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2235

Joseph R. Johnson

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Florida Roots, Global Reach

Greenberg Traurig congratulates our 26 attorneys recognized as Top Lawyers for 2023 by Palm Beach Illustrated. Many of Florida’s most prominent companies and institutions turn to our West Palm Beach attorneys to address their complex legal issues. With our South Florida roots and global reach, our attorneys understand what it takes for businesses of all types and sizes to grow within the county and beyond.

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION (cont.)

Robert C. Johnson Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298

Lee A. Kantor Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022

Hampton Keen Keen Law Group West Palm Beach 561-331-6515

Joseph B. Landy

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028

Christopher Larmoyeux Larmoyeux & Bone West Palm Beach 561-832-6586

LEARN MORE ON PAGE 95

Gary S. Lesser

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028

Andrea A. Lewis Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Jennifer Lipinski Lipinski Law Jupiter 561-453-4800

Daniel Lustig Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298

Lake Lytal Jr. Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-346-2099

Jeffrey A. Martz Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Palm Beach Gardens 561-500-4357

Hubert S. McGinley

Schwed, Adams & McGinley, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-694-6079

Scott C. Murray Murray Guari Trial Attorneys PL West Palm Beach 561-366-9099

Chase Nugent Morgan & Morgan West Palm Beach 561-812-1560

William W. Price William W. Price, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-3212

Edward V. Ricci

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Steven J. Rothman Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0404

William Sarubbi Senior Justice Law Firm Boca Raton 561-717-0817

John (Jack) Scarola Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Matthew K. Schwencke Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Christian D. Searcy

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Michael S. Smith

Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028

Christopher S. Stratton Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022

Trent Swift

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2218

Herb L. Uzzi

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022

Clell C. Warriner IV

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Daniel A. Zuniga

Personal Injury of Florida West Palm Beach 561-507-5700

PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION

Theodore (Ted) Babbitt Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

C. Wade Bowden Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7922

Catherine C. Darlson

The Grife Law Firm Boca Raton 561-998-0778

John F. Eversole III

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2203

Donald R. Fountain Jr. Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Palm Beach Gardens 561-559-7935

Todd Fronrath

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2260

Mariano Garcia

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Matthew E. Haynes

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2260

Michael Hersh Hersh Kirtman Injury Law Boca Raton 561-566-5727

Phillip H. Hutchinson Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7952

Lance C. Ivey

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2240

Ian Kirtman Hersh Kirtman Injury Law Boca Raton 561-566-5727

Leslie M. Kroeger Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955

Theodore J. Leopold Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955

Shana P. Nogues

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Palm Beach Gardens 561-559-7935

Jason H. Okleshen Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7949

David C. Prather

Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Palm Beach Gardens 561-559-7935

Joseph J. Reiter

Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach

561-820-2210

Edward V. Ricci

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley West Palm Beach 561-285-4680

Steven J. Rothman Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0404

Michael J. Ryan Ryan Law Group North Palm Beach 561-881-4447

Karen E. Terry

Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley

West Palm Beach

561-285-4680

Ben J. Whitman

Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Palm Beach Gardens

561-559-7935

PUBLIC FINANCE LAW

Phillip C. Gildan

Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach

561-650-7967

Stephen D. Sanford

Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7945

REAL ESTATE LAW

Charles J. Abrams Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach

561-650-7984

L. Benton (Ben) Alexander Jr.

Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0420

Larry B. Alexander Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0494

Jerry E. Aron

Jerry E. Aron, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-478-0511

Robert B. Barkin Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-273-5518

John J. Campo

Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0446

Jonathan Claussen J Claussen Law

Boca Raton 561-529-6000

Eric Coffman Dunay, Miskel, and Backman, LLP Boca Raton 561-405-3300

Gregory R. Cohen

Cohen Norris Wolmer Ray Telepman Berkowitz & Cohen North Palm Beach

561-844-3600

Mark H. Dahlmeier

Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0437

Jeffrey A. Deutch

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Boca Raton 561-343-6960

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REAL ESTATE LAW (cont.)

Kyle Felty

Law Office of Kyle Felty, P.A. Jupiter

561-507-0352

Preston J. Fields Sr. Fields Law Firm, PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-799-9910

Michael J. Gelfand

Gelfand & Arpe, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-6224

Laurie L. Gildan Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7924

Brian C. Hickey

Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens

561-686-3307

Peter S. Holton Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0462

Marcia H. Langley Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7904

David M. Layman Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7990

Dane E. Leitner Ward Damon PL West Palm Beach 561-842-3000

Anthony P. Vernace Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7928

James J. Wheeler

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Boca Raton 561-343-6954

SECURITIES/CAPITAL MARKETS LAW

Tracy L. Gerber

Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7985

Natalie Hap Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7946

Bradford D. Kaufman Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7901

TAX LAW

Alan H. Baseman Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Jeffrey A. Baskies Katz Baskies & Wolf PLLC Boca Raton 561-910-5700

Andrew M. Berger Berger Law, PA Boca Raton 646-228-1741

David E. Bowers Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0451

Keith B. Braun Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Christin M. Bucci Bucci Law Offices, P.A. Boca Raton 954-764-4440

William C. Carroll Mettler Randolph Massey Ferguson Carroll & Sterlacci P.L. Palm Beach 561- 833-9631

Andrew R. Comiter

Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Matthew M. Comiter Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0637

Richard B. Comiter Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

H. Bryan Doane Doane & Doane, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200

Erica R. Haft Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0412

David M. Halpen

Cummings & Lockwood LLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-214-8508

Jerome M. Hesch

Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP Boca Raton 516-747-0300 ext. 2186

Thomas O. Katz Katz Baskies & Wolf PLLC Boca Raton 561-910-5700

Brian D. Kennedy Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8518

Laura M. Leslie-Schuemann Gunster Palm Beach 561-650-0775

Craig T. McClung Greenberg Traurig, LLP

West Palm Beach 561-650-7908

Daniel D. Mielnicki Berger Singerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-893-8705

David S. Neufeld

Flaster Greenberg, PC Boca Raton 856-382-2257

Charles (Chuck) Rubin Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller P.A. Boca Raton 561-998-7847

Lisa A. Schneider Gunster West Palm Beach 561-223-2232

William G. (Bill) Smith Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0461

TRANSPORTATION LAW

Eric C. Hayden

Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-689-8180

TRUSTS AND ESTATES

Ashley Crispin Ackal McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-472-2970

Alan H. Baseman

Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Amy B. Beller

Beller Smith, P.L. Boca Raton 561-994-4316

Alexander L. Brams Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-3000

Elaine Bucher Gunster West Palm Beach 561-961-8126

Geoff Cahen Cahen Law, P.A.

Boca Raton 561-922-0430

Clara Crabtree Ciadella Kitroser, Lewis & Mighdoll North Palm Beach 561-721-0600

Richard B. Comiter Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Nicklaus J. Curley Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0609

Tasha K. Dickinson Day Pitney LLP West Palm Beach 561-803-3515

Randell C. Doane Doane & Doane, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200

Steven Ellison Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-5367

John Farina Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk Palm Beach Gardens 561-694-7979

Norman A. Fleisher

Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin

Forman Fleisher Miller P.A. Boca Raton 561-998-7847

Jonathan A. Galler

Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin

Forman Fleisher Miller P.A.

Boca Raton 561-998-7847

Adam S. Gumson

Jupiter Law Center Jupiter 561-744-4600

Erica R. Haft Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0412

Scott Haft Haft Law Group West Palm Beach 561-781-8984

Brett E. Halperin Halperin Law Group Delray Beach 561-324-2420

Adele S. Harris

The Karp Law Firm Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-1100

Lisa Z. Hauser Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Sommer Horton Horton Law Group Boca Raton 561-448-2737

Cassandra Jelincic Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8506

Stuart B. Klein Stuart B. Klein, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-478-1588

Andrew Kwan Pankauski Lazarus PLLC West Palm Beach 561-268-0233 ext. 107

Theodore S. Kypreos Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0406

Melissa D. Lazarchick

Joseph C. Kempe, Esq. Jupiter 561-747-7300

Lisa B. Markofsky

Proskauer Rose LLP

Boca Raton 561-995-6151

Pietragallo Gordon

Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP congratulates partner, Tama Kudman, for again being selected as a Top Lawyer by Palm Beach Illustrated for her work in the area of White-Collar Criminal Defense. Cochair of Pietragallo’s Government Enforcement, Compliance, and White Collar Litigation Practice Group, Tama is also a Florida Super Lawyer and has been selected by Best Lawyers in America as their West Palm Beach “Lawyer of the Year” in the areas of criminal defense and white-collar criminal defense. Tama is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and has also received the extreme honor of being ranked by Chambers USA for her work throughout South Florida.

Tama concentrates on defending high stakes Federal and State criminal, regulatory and civil fraud matters, and is known for developing creative, cutting-edge defenses that regularly produce winning strategies. She is also frequently sought by local and national news to provide legal commentary.

Pietragallo is honored to be a member of the Palm Beach County community, where the firm aids Tama’s initiative of pro bono and charitable works. Tama sits on the Board of Directors for The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast Hope for the Homeless. She actively supports the work of the Innocence Project of Florida as well as other organizations that promote fairness and justice.

7108 Fairway Drive, Suite 130 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 www.pietragallo.com

TRUSTS AND ESTATES (cont.)

R. Lee McElroy IV

Downey | McElroy Palm Beach Gardens 561-691-2043

Brad H. Milhauser Huth, Pratt & Milhauser Boca Raton 561-475-1198

Jacqueline S. Miller Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-8771

Michael D. Mopsick Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, P.A. Boca Raton 561-477-7800

John C. Moran Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0515

Michael J. Napoleone Day Pitney LLP West Palm Beach 561-803-3518

Timothy O’Neill Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298

I. Jeffrey Pheterson Ward Damon PL West Palm Beach 561-842-3000

J. Grier Pressly III Pressly, Pressly, Randolph & Pressly, P.A. Palm Beach 561-659-4040

James G. “Jamie” Pressly Jr. Pressly, Pressly, Randolph & Pressly, P.A. Palm Beach 561-659-4040

Stephanie Eassa Rapp Day Pitney LLP West Palm Beach 561-803-3523

Jeffery Ray Business Aviation Law Group Jupiter 888-661-3223

Antonio P. Romano Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

Zachary M. Rothman Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-3000

Peter A. Sachs Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0476

Natasha Shaikh Cozen O’Conner Boca Raton 561-245-6170

William G. Smith Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0461

Brian M. Spiro Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101

WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW

Barry Aronin LaBovick Law Group Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-8314

Robert Bamdas Schouest, Bamdas, Soshea BenMaier & Eastham PLLC Boca Raton 561-990-1699

Joseph Bilotta Vassallo, Bilotta & Davis West Palm Beach 561-471-2800

Domenic J. Celeste Virtual Accident Attorney West Palm Beach 561-935-3822

Michael J. Celeste Jr. Celeste Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-478-2447

Eli A. Franks Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt Palm Beach Gardens 561-616-3800

Neal Ganon Felice Trial Attorneys West Palm Beach 561-44-8822

Ara Gechijian Keller Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-295-5825

Nicole Virginia Hessen Nicole Hessen, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-246-6666

Brian LaBovick LaBovick Law Group Palm Beach Gardens 561-624-2322

David R. Rigell David R. Rigell & Associates, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-688-9899

Gerald A. Rosenthal Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa West Palm Beach 561-478-2500

Amy Siegel Oran Kelley Kronenberg West Palm Beach 561-684-5956

Amy Lynn Sumacewski Demicco-Nadler Boca Raton 561-408-5500

Brian P. Vassallo Vassallo, Bilotta & Davis West Palm Beach 561-471-2800

Adam G. Werner Gordon & Partners, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 855-722-2552

Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with offices in West Palm Beach, Baltimore, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, and Detroit. To learn more about the five South Florida attorneys recognized in this edition of Palm Beach Illustrated, visit mcdonaldhopkins.com.

Ashley Crispin Ackal Trusts and Estates

Peter M. Bernhardt Business Litigation

Robert A. Cohen Business Litigation

Alan M. Burger Bet-the-Company Litigations

Christopher B. Hopkins Appellate Practice, Business Litigation

SAVOR

BOLD FLAVORS, COOL COCKTAILS, AND LOCAL FAVORITES

CRAVINGS

SHAKE SEÑORA

For those looking for an excuse to indulge, September 12 is National Chocolate Milkshake Day. And while a chocolate milkshake crawl might send you into a sugar coma, Palm Beach County is home to several locally owned spots that can satisfy your sweet tooth. For a classic diner experience, head to Green’s Pharmacy on Palm Beach or Howley’s in West Palm Beach, where you can augment your milkshake with bananas or Oreos. With locations in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, Proper Ice Cream can craft a shake using its Deep Chocolate flavor, made from Valrhona Cocoa Powder and 5150 Chocolate. Up in Tequesta, swing by Palm Beach Ice Cream, which has been around since 1985 and boasts a decadent Double Chocolate ice cream. Since opening its first spot in West Palm in 1999, Sloan’s Ice Cream has grown to include locations in Delray, Boca, and beyond. Any Sloan’s flavor can be turned into a milkshake, but we recommend keeping it classic with Sloan’s Chocolate, Dad’s Milk Chocolate (also available as the Vegan Chocolate Coconut), or the Luscious Sloan’s Dark speckled with brownies, pecans, almonds, peanuts, toffee, and caramel. —Mary Murray

OPENINGS

KING OF THE HILL

A NEW YORK INSTITUTION OF NEARLY 100 YEARS EXPANDS TO BOCA RATON

BY MARY MURRAY

Imagine if you will Manhattan in the 1920s, when showgirls and bootleggers shaped culture, defied norms, and broke laws with abandon. It is within this milieu that Gallaghers was born, established as a speakeasy in 1927 by Ziegfeld girl Helen Gallagher and gambler Jack Solomon. Nestled in the Theater District, Gallaghers transformed from a Prohibition-era hot spot to a reputable steak house where Broadway stars, sports legends, politicians, socialites, and the like gathered for (now legal) martinis, prime rib, and creamed spinach. Many of their portraits grace the walls of the new Gallaghers location in Boca Raton, which debuted earlier this summer.

Stepping into Gallaghers Boca—designed inside and out by Boston’s Niemitz Design Group—is like time traveling to the Runyonesque Roaring Twenties.

Leather banquets (in the same green hue as the long, domed, monogrammed awning that welcomes diners) augment the warmth of the mahogany walls and pecky cypress ceilings. A horseshoe bar anchors the space, which is lined with a glass-enclosed kitchen to the back and meat locker to another side; the latter contains steaks dry-aged in-house for a minimum of 21 days.

The uniformed service team deftly navigates the dining room—crowded and buzzing with conversation à la NYC—delivering food via trolley cart, swiping the custom linens clean of crumbs, and bantering with patrons as if they’re family.

This ambience is all part of the Gallaghers allure. Restaurateur Dean Poll took the Gallaghers helm in 2013 and embarked upon a nearly $8 million restoration

of its glory days. When conceiving this first expansion, Poll was drawn to Palm Beach County, which has seen a surge of New York transplants, and Boca Raton, in particular, a community he and his family have visited for years. He’s opened the SoFlo Gallaghers with seasoned management pros from his Manhattan team as well as executive chef Alan Ashkinaze, who has been with the restaurant since Poll purchased it a decade ago.

At the heart of the Gallaghers experience is its culinary program. Start with a classic cocktail like the Gallaghers Negroni and don’t skimp on the breadbasket, which cradles a sesamo bread and a sweet-but-not-too-sweet date and nut bread. Tried-and-true apps and salads hint at the eatery’s early twentieth-century origins, including a Caesar that smacks of anchovies and a French onion soup clothed in a thick layer of provolone, parmigiana, and Gruyère. (Ask your server about the “Other Soup,” a Prohibition relic.) The steaks and chops are cooked over hickory coal grills and available with signature toppings and rubs; we recommend the pepper crust with Maker’s Mark au poivre. A supporting cast of sides—from a pillow of hash browns to onion rings, broccoli rabe, and brussels sprouts—round out the ensemble. The curtain call comes in the form of authentic New York cheesecake that will transport you to the Great White Way of yesteryear. (gallaghersnysteakhouse.com)

Gallaghers in Boca Raton offers a New York–style steak house experience.

COMING SOON

Something Sweet

Janderyn Makris, the founder and creative director of Earth and Sugar, will soon open a café and studio at 7301 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. It’s a project two years in the making and the start of a new chapter for the 14-year-old cake and pastry company that has garnered a reputation for its modern designs and from-scratch baked goods.

“We grew so fast, and it was really important to take it back to the grassroots,” Makris says of the new space, which will offer a curated café selection of desserts (think: cupcakes, cookies, and sliced cakes) and a small coffee program. It will also boast a private tasting room available to rent and a large kitchen area, where Makris hopes to host classes.

For the building’s design, Makris enlisted architectural firm Bartholemew + Partners and Anabel De Leon Interior Design. “I wanted to have a building on Dixie that feels like

a high-end luxury home that you just can’t tell what it is until you see the sign,” she explains. The location south of Forest Hill Boulevard was also strategic, as Makris felt it would be convenient for her clients in the Palm Beach and Miami areas and also service a burgeoning neighborhood where family-run eateries like Aioli have found a devoted following.

“We really want to spend more time with and be a part of their lives,” Makris says of this community, “even if it’s just over a cup of coffee.” (earthandsugar.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:

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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.

AMERICAN

AIOLI This family-owned eatery makes everything inhouse, presenting an array of tantalizing daily specials.

7434 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (aioliwpb.com) $

AMERICAN SOCIAL Fun times are on tap at this convivial hangout inside Mizner Park. 351 W. Plaza Real Suite 315, Boca Raton (americansocialbar.com) $

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

BAR 25 Pairing elevated gastropub fare with sleek surrounds. 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach (bar25.com) $

THE BLUE DOG COOKHOUSE & BAR Fuel up on cool food before hitting the shops at the Town Center. 6000 Glades Road, Boca Raton (bluedogboca.com) $$

BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN Enjoy craft beer, specialty cocktails, and distinctly Floridian cuisine at this seaside gem at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$

BRICK & BARREL Chef David Schroeder’s gastropub favors comfort food and healthy options. 1153 Town Center Drive Suite 101, Jupiter (brickandbarrelpub.com) $$

BUCCAN Chef Clay Conley offers a wide-ranging menu of small plates that changes with the seasons. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (buccanpalm beach.com) $$$

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

CAFÉ CHARDONNAY Frank Eucalitto accents his menu with Latin American and Asian influences. 4533 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (cafechardonnay.com) $$$

DRIFTWOOD This eatery specializes in innovative Florida fare with fun cocktails to match. 2005 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (driftwoodboynton.com) $$

FARMER’S TABLE This farm-to-table establishment is committed to clean eating. 951 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, North Palm Beach; 1901 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (farmerstableboca.com) $$

FERN STREET WINE BAR & KITCHEN The everchanging menu showcases clean ingredients creatively prepared in a wood-fire grill. 501 Fern St. Suite 104, West Palm Beach (fernstreetwpb.com) $$$

GALLEY Stop by the Hilton West Palm Beach for grilled delicacies with a coastal flair. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (galleywestpalmbeach.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 captures the essence of the Hamptons. 40 N.E. 7th Ave. Suite 100, Delray Beach (thehamptonsocial.com) $$$

HENRY’S Henry’s serves American comfort food to a packed house. 16850 Jog Road, Delray Beach (henrys ofbocaraton.com) $$

HONEYBELLE Inside PGA National Resort, this restaurant from chef Lindsay Autry features a whimsical take on Old Florida cuisine. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$

Earth and Sugar’s Janderyn Makris excels at modern cakes and desserts.

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THE BEE’S KNEES

Looking for a new healthy hangout?

Consider Boca Raton’s J&J Fresh Kitchen , which offers a robust menu of breakfast and lunch items made using clean, sustainable ingredients. The restaurant utilizes no syrups, sugars, or additives and has a range of vegan and gluten-free options. Highlights include lettuce rolls with either tuna, chicken, or curried chicken salad, as well as a hearty taco bowl that diners can customize with everything from salmon to a Beyond burger. What really sets J&J apart is its homemade honey derived from its bee farm in Southwest Ranches. Available for purchase on-site, the raw, pure honeys come in flavors such as chocolate, cinnamon, orange blossom, and wildflower. (freshkitchenboca.com) —M.M.

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

PARK TAVERN Everything from the bread to the condiments is handmade using local ingredients. 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) $

RESTAURANT AT THE NORTON Art enthusiasts come for the fresh exhibition spaces but stay for the food. 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (norton.org) $$

SASSAFRAS This hot spot brings a decadent twist to Southern food. 105 S. Narcissus Ave. #130, West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/locations/sassafras/) $$

SEASPRAY INLET GRILL Stop by for ocean views, live entertainment, and a seasonal menu. 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton (seasprayboca.com) $$

SURFSIDE DINER Serving classic comfort food. 314 S. County Road, Palm Beach (surfsidediner.com) $

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

TROPICAL SMOKEHOUSE Chef Rick Mace brings his culinary prowess to Florida barbecue. 3815 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (eattropical.com) $

TWENTYTWENTY GRILLE Specializing in modern cuisine and inventive options. 141 Via Naranjas, Boca Raton (twentytwentygrille.com) $$$

VOODOO BAYOU Take your palate on a walk through the French Quarter. 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Suite 5095, Palm Beach Gardens (voodoobayou.com) $

ASIAN AND INDIAN

ALLEY CAT Chef Eric Baker slings up small Asian bites and an array of specialty sushi rolls. 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (alleycatboca.com) $$

AROMA INDIAN CUISINE The daily lunch buffet offers a vast array of delicacies. 731 Village Blvd. #110, West Palm Beach (aromawestpalmbeach.com) $$

BASILIC VIETNAMESE CUISINE Whether you’re craving a banh mi, pho, or bubble tea, it’s all on tap at Basilic. 200 S. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (basilic vietnamesecuisine.com) $

COCO SUSHI LOUNGE & BAR See and be seen at this sultry sushi spot. 25 N.E. 2nd Ave. Suite 208, Delray Beach (cocodelray.com) $$

ELA CURRY KITCHEN This new outpost from chef Pushkar Marathe celebrates the flavors of his childhood. 4650 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens (elacurrykitchen.com) $$

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

LE COLONIAL Discover the French-tinged flavors of Vietnam at this chic outpost that marries Parisian

sultriness with tropical modernity. 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (delraybeach.lecolonial.com) $$$

RED PINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The menu at this Chinese resto boasts authentic family-style dishes. 1 Town Center, Boca Raton (redpineboca.com) $$

THE SEA SOUTHEAST ASIAN KITCHEN & SUSHI BAR Stop by for a cool take on Southeast Asian cuisine, including sushi, fried rice, and wok creations. 16950 Jog Road, Delray Beach (theseaasianbistro.com) $$

SUSHI RAY JAPANESE RESTAURANT Enjoy the hibachi grill or order some sake at the onyx-lit sushi bar. 5250 Town Center Circle #111, Boca Raton (sushiray.com) $$

YAMA Sushi master Kiyonori “Yama-san” Yamamoto prepares Japanese dishes, Korean barbecue, and Thai curries at this Pineapple Grove hidden gem. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave. #110, Delray Beach (yamadelray.com) $$

FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN

BRULÉ BISTRO This Pineapple Grove outpost draws regulars for creative cocktails and cuisine. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (brulebistro.com) $$

CAFÉ BOULUD This four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its NYC cousin. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in The Brazilian Court (cafeboulud.com) $$$

CAFÉ L’EUROPE Café L’Europe invites guests to enjoy its impressive wine list, exquisite desserts, and warm hospitality. 331 S. County Road, Palm Beach (cafeleurope.com) $$$

In addition to a menu of healthy plates including a variety of salads and lettuce wraps, J&J Fresh Kitchen crafts its own honey and runs a bee farm in Southwest Ranches.

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

LA NOUVELLE MAISON Savor light and delicate dishes and indulge in artful and hedonistic desserts. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (lnmbocaraton.com) $$$

THE PARISIAN This charming French brasserie presents culinary staples like coq au vin and elegant desserts. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (theparisianrestaurant.com) $$

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

ITALIAN

123 DATURA This fun hangout serves sharable versions of Italian classics, like nonna’s meatballs. 123 Datura St., West Palm Beach (123datura.com) $

ARTURO’S RISTORANTE Arturo’s presents authentic flavors of Italy in every dish and wine glass. 6750 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (arturosrestaurant.com) $$$

BICE Homemade pastas, excellent service, and tiramisu will make you feel like Italy isn’t so far away. 313 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (bice-palmbeach.com) $$$

CAFÉ FLORA In a courtyard off Worth Avenue, Café Flora presents Tuscan delicacies in a charming setting. 240 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (cafeflorapalmbeach.com) $$$

CASA D’ANGELO Chef Rickie Piper places an emphasis on market-fresh ingredients. 171 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (casa-d-angelo.com) $$$

CUCINA PALM BEACH After indulging in classic dishes, clear your table for the nightclub. 257 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (cucinapalmbeach.com) $$

EVO Chef Erik Pettersen is on a mission to re-create the cooking of his Sicilian relatives. 150 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (evoitalian.com) $$

FELICE Savor a classic Tuscan menu and sustainable wines at this stylish café. 366 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (felicerestaurants.com) $$

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

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

LOUIE BOSSI’S This beloved addition to the Boca dining scene specializes in sharable favorites. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (louiebossi.com) $$

LYNORA’S A true family affair, Lynora’s excels at modernizing classic Italian dishes. 207 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 1548 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (lynoras.com) $$

PIZZA AL FRESCO This casual eatery offers some of the best pizza and views on the island. 14 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (pizzaalfresco.com) $$

PREZZO This popular Italian joint features old favorites alongside new, modern dishes. 4520 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 5560 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton (eatprezzo.com) $$

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

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TO TRY 2

Restaurant Month

Locals know: September means dining deals across Palm Beach County. Flavor Palm Beach returns this month with a variety of prix fixe lunch and dinner menus ($35-$85) available from Boca Raton up to Jupiter and Tequesta. Notable participants include Serena Pastificio, Café Boulud, 1000 North, PGA National’s The Butcher’s Club and Honeybelle, AquaGrille, Blackbird, and Galley inside the Hilton West Palm Beach, which will present a $65 dinner menu featuring either squash blossoms or Spanish octopus to start, an entrée choice of black grouper or Wagyu beef short rib, and a caramel popcorn crème brûlée for dessert. (flavorpb.com)

Also September 1-30, the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority will present the eighth annual Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month. More than 50 cafés, restaurants, and fast-casual spots have put together prix fixe lunch and dinner menus as well as happy hour and brunch specials and unique culinary events. A portion of the participating eateries have opened within the past year, meaning diners have the chance to experience new cuisine within Pineapple Grove, along Atlantic Avenue, beachside, and beyond. (downtowndelraybeach. com/restaurantmonth2023) —M.M.

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

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

VIC AND ANGELO’S Offering light and hearty delights as well as an impressive wine selection. 290 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (vicangelos.com) $$

LATIN AMERICAN AND MEXICAN

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA Offering a youthful, modern spin on Mexican street food. 118 S. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (bodegataqueria.com) $

CALAVERAS CANTINA Stop by for festive environs and Mexican staples. 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter; 409 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (calaverascantina.com) $$

CASA CAÑA A nostalgic atmosphere and an eclectic Latin menu separate Casa Caña from the pack. 377 Tequesta Drive, Jupiter (casacana.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) $

DON RAMON Don Ramon is one of the pioneers to introduce Cuban cuisine to the area. 7101 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (donramonrestaurant.com) $

EL CAMINO Serving Mexican soul food, like brisket quesadillas and carne asada tacos. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite #232, West Palm Beach; 15 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (elcaminowestpalmbeach. com; elcaminodelray.com) $

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

PAPICHULO TACOS Three friends came together to fuse Mexican, Cuban, Peruvian, and Argentinian influences. 1005 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach; 1556 U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (papichulotacos.com) $

MEDITERRANEAN

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

BARRIO For Spanish tapas and creative cocktails, look no further than this new bar-centric hot spot. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (barriowpb.com) $

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

LA CIGALE Serving French dishes along with influences from Spain, Italy, and North Africa. 253 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (lacigaledelray.com) $$$

LEILA RESTAURANT In addition to its Mediterranean dishes, Leila has belly dancing and hookah too. 120 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (leilawpb.com) $$

MEDI TERRA The coastal flavors of the western Mediterranean shine here. 301 Via de Palmas #99, Boca Raton (mediterraboca.com) $$

Participating Downtown Delray Beach Restaurant Month

eateries include Dada (above), Avalon Steak & Seafood (right), 50 Ocean, Atlantic Grille, Bar 25, City Oyster, Deck 84, Le Colonial, Lionfish, Ramen Lab Eatery, and many more.

During Flavor Palm Beach, try Blackbird’s General Tso’s Tikka Masala Chicken (above) and 1000 North’s She-Crab Soup (inset).

RAW/VEGAN/VEGETARIAN

CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Chef Albert Crifaci Molla can turn the heartiest meat eater into a raw-food fanatic with his creative presentations. 4783 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (christopherskitchenfl.com) $

DARBSTER This vegetarian bistro faithfully re-creates new American dishes with organic ingredients. 8020 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (darbster.com) $

PLANTA The plant-based menu boasts options that are sustainable and locally sourced. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 142, West Palm Beach (plantarestaurants.com) $$

PURA VIDA This health food spot offers organic options. 460 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 186, West Palm Beach; 440 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach (puravidamiami.com) $

SEAFOOD

50 OCEAN Specializing in first-rate seafood and a beautiful brunch. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (50ocean.com) $$

THE ATLANTIC GRILLE Located in the Seagate Hotel, this restaurant emphasizes bold and innovative American seafood. 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (seagatedelray.com/dining/atlanticgrille) $$$

CORVINA SEAFOOD GRILL Chef Jeff Tunks infuses his eclectic culinary experience into delectable seafood delicacies. 110 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (corvinabocaraton.com) $$$

LIONFISH Committed to sustainability, this chic eatery presents an array of innovative seafood. 307 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (lionfishdelray.com) $$

LITTLE MOIR’S FOOD SHACK Enjoy some of the freshest and most creatively prepared seafood 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) $$

OKEECHOBEE PRIME SEAFOOD Savor superb ocean products in elegant surroundings from the same family behind Okeechobee Steakhouse. 2888 Shawnee Ave., West Palm Beach (okeeprimeseafood.com) $$$

PB CATCH This contemporary seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Pistache’s Reid Boren and Thierry Beaud. 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (pbcatch.com) $$$

THE SEAFOOD BAR AT THE BREAKERS Serving global seafood dishes with innovative twists. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com) $$$

SQUARE GROUPER TIKI BAR Stop by for tropical drinks, bar bites, and live music. 1111 Love St., Jupiter; 1920 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce (squaregrouper.net) $$

STEAK HOUSE

ABE & LOUIE’S In addition to serving outstanding beef, Abe & Louie’s features classic New England seafood dishes. A comprehensive wine list rounds out the experience. 2200 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (abeandlouies.com) $$$

THE BUTCHER’S CLUB At this high-end steak house inside the PGA National Resort, Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford creates dishes that truly 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, high-energy environment. 432 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cut432.com) $$$

HARRY’S A New York transplant, Harry’s has perfected the steak house experience. 384 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (harrysbarrestaurant.com) $$$

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

LEWIS STEAKHOUSE The family behind Okeechobee Steakhouse brings its classic fare and exquisite hospitality to North County. 6390 W. Indiantown Road Suite #59, Jupiter (lewissteakhouse.com) $$$

SALT 7 Steak is the top draw at this late-night favorite. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (salt7.com) $$$

STONEWOOD GRILL AND TAVERN At once casual and classy, Stonewood presents a savory menu in an intimate setting. 10120 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (stonewoodgrill.com) $$

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ALL BOURBON IS WHISKEY, BUT NOT ALL WHISKEY IS BOURBON

BY JULES ARON

September is a month of many observances. It is when we commemorate Labor Day and Patriot Day, celebrate the Jewish New Year, and usher in the autumn season. September is also National Bourbon Heritage Month and the perfect time to raise a glass to America’s native spirit.

Bourbon has strong ties to Kentucky, but it can be made anywhere in the United States. In fact, in order for whiskey to be considered bourbon it has to be made in this country and comply with the following specifications: must be aged in a new charred-oak barrel; the mash must be at least 51 percent corn; it cannot enter the barrel at higher than 125 proof; it must be natural and free of coloring and flavor additives, with the only acceptable addition being water to lessen the proof.

What better way to mark National Bourbon Heritage Month than with a lively take on an oldfashioned? With soft floral notes and a bright finish, this Southern Rose is the ideal September sip.

Southern Rose Ingredients

2 oz. bourbon

X3/4 oz. rose honey syrup (recipe below)

2 dashes apple bitters

Orange peel for garnish

Combine all ingredients except for the orange peel in a mixing glass with ice and stir well. Serve over a large ice cube. Garnish with a fresh orange peel.

Rose Honey Syrup Ingredients

1 tbsp. dried rose buds

2-3 cardamom pods

1 cup water

3/4 cup honey

Add all ingredients to a pot and allow to heat without boiling. Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a glass container. Seal the container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

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SMART GUIDE 2023

TO LOCAL SCHOOLS

JUPITER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Campus Tours: Are always available.

With 60 years of excellence in education, Jupiter Christian School provides a Christ-centered collegepreparatory program to more than 1,000 students in grades Pre-K2–12 across three campuses. In our elementary school, small groups and differentiated instruction contribute significantly to the quality of our academic program. In middle school, students deepen their critical thinking skills, widen their perspectives, and pursue academic readiness. The high school curriculum integrates a biblical worldview to enhance the mastery of core knowledge and lifelong skills. All of the life and learning at JCS flows out of our commitment to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders who will impact the world for Jesus Christ.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1963 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K2 – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,086

GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $12,400 - $17,800

WEST CAMPUS: 700 S. Delaware Blvd. // Jupiter // 561-746-7800

EAST CAMPUS: 125 S. Pennock Lane // Jupiter // 561-972-4521

NORTH CAMPUS: 430 Center St. // Jupiter // 561-745-3035 jupiterchristian.org

MEYER PREPARATORY

Meyer Preparatory School is a true educational gem celebrating 50 years of academic excellence. Meyer Prep students learn on a world-class campus featuring 3 state-of-the-art Innovation Labs, International Baccalaureate Middle School, rigorous secular and Judaic curricula, and outstanding extracurricular programming. Meyer graduates are accepted to their competitive high school programs of choice, prepared with the critical thinking skills, Jewish values, and confidence to lead throughout life. Meyer Prep’s legacy of excellence will extend through 12th grade with the future establishment of Meyer Prep High School! 5225 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1973 GRADES SERVED: Junior K through 8th (Junior K through 12th grade as of August 2024) CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 195 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 7:1 UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $15,150 to $24,900 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: International Baccalaureate World School // Grinspoon Award for Excellence in Jewish Education // Hiddush Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning // Scholastic Art and Writing Awards winners // No Excuse for Abuse Poster and Poem Contest winners

5225 Hood Road, Palm Beach Gardens // 561-686-6520 // meyerprep.org

AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS, PALM BEACH CAMPUS

Open House: October 17 - In-Person (Pre-K 3 - 5th grades) & October 21 - Virtual (6th-12th grades)

Ranked the number one private school in Palm Beach County by Niche and South Florida Business Journal, American Heritage Schools provides a rigorous and well-rounded college preparatory education with superior programs in academics, the arts, and athletics for students in Pre-K 3 through twelfth grades.

Its Lower School offers advanced courses, including honors math and honors math competition for accelerated students in grades four through six; 15 elective classes are also integrated into all students’ daily schedules.

Its Upper School offers 121 Honors courses, 26 Advanced Placement courses, 5 Pre-Professional Programs—pre-med, pre-law, pre-engineering,

biomedical engineering, and business and entrepreneurship, and a Science Research Institute that solves real-world issues. More than 60 student-run clubs and honor societies are available at all grade levels.

Many of the accolades of American Heritage Schools include: number one in Palm Beach County by Niche and South Florida Business Journal; number one private school in Palm Beach County for highest number of National Merit Scholars; 93% passing rate on all Advanced Placement exams (58 percent passing rate in Florida, 64 percent passing rate globally); number one in Florida in mock trial; numerous fine arts awards at national and state levels, including thespians, chorus, dance, and art.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1965 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (3 years old) – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT:

1,600 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 5:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $28,400 to $36,900

TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: No. 1 in Palm Beach County by Niche and South Florida Business Journal // No. 1 private high school in Palm Beach County for highest number of National Merit Scholars // No. 1 high school in Palm Beach County and No. 2 private high school in the United States in math competition // No. 1 high school in Palm Beach County in science fair competition // No. 1 mock trial team in Florida // Top one percent in the U.S. in speech and debate

6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach // 561-495-7272 // ahschool.com

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY

Offering grades 6-12. Discover Oxbridge Academy. To schedule your visit, call 561-972-9826 or email admission@oapb.org.

Oxbridge Academy is the region’s premier co-educational, independent college preparatory school providing an outstanding education to students in grades 6-12. Founded in 2011, Oxbridge offers a custom and dynamic curriculum where students learn essential skills in the classroom, laboratory, art studio, and on the athletic field. With an expert faculty, an enriching culture, and experiential learning in an inclusive community, Oxbridge is changing the paradigm in education for students at the middle and high school level. Signature programs like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Aviation, The Cambridge Scholars Program, Free Enterprise Institute (FEI), and Independent Research & Study offer one-of-a-kind opportunities for students to take on new challenges, engage with unique perspectives, and develop critical-thinking skills. In addition to an exceptional academic environment, Oxbridge Academy offers an array of student-led clubs and electives, 24 varsity athletic teams, a fine arts department with visual and performing arts, and an exciting student-life calendar. Tuition includes meals and books. Financial aid is available.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 2011 GRADES SERVED: Grades 6 - 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 610 GRADUATION

RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $31,500 (middle school), $38,500 (upper school) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

Model UN Team received Award of Excellence at the National High School Model UN annual event // 2023 Pathfinder Scholarship Award in Computer Engineering & Technology // 2023 National Scholastic Art & Writing Silver Medal in Photography // Softball – FHSAA Class 2A Regional Champions // Girls Track & Field 4x100 Relay Team – FHSAA Class 1A State Championship Meet Runners-Up.

3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach // 561-972-9826 // oapb.org

PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY

Email admission@pbday.org or call us at 561-832-8815 to schedule your private tour of Palm Beach Day Academy today!

Palm Beach Day Academy students experience a school culture that expects and honors personal effort, achievement, and character. Students are taught the value of sustained effort, focused thinking, openmindedness, and consideration for others. They do not simply attend school; they gain an enduring confidence that will allow them to speak up, attempt more, show compassion, question, and adapt to all challenges in an ever-changing world. Our faculty are committed to finding the proper balance of nurturing support and challenging academics for each child. Their dedication extends well beyond the classroom to enrichment, arts, athletics, and extra help. PBDA’s motto of “Work Hard. Be Kind.” is more than a slogan; it is a belief embodied by the children, teachers, and parents at PBDA each day.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1921 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (2 years old) – Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT:

575 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 6:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes

TUITION: $21,500-$38,000 (‘23 - ’24 school year, need-based financial assistance available for grades K-8) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Florida’s first independent school // Annual recipient of FAU’s Green School of Excellence award since program’s inauguration in 2008 // Accredited by Florida Council of Independent Schools // Athletic League Champions // Everglades Champion School // Leaders in Environmental Stewardship and Community Outreach efforts

LOWER CAMPUS (Pre-K2 - 3rd Grade): 1901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach // 561-832-8815

UPPER CAMPUS (Grades 4-9): 241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach // 561-655-1188 admission@pbday.org // pbday.org

ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

Personalized campus tours by appointment.

St. Mark’s provides a safe and welcoming community for children of all faiths. Dedicated teachers cultivate the best in each child through nurture and challenge. Small class sizes allow educators to provide personal attention as well as build partnerships with school families. With an emphasis on character, leadership, faith, and service, students

learn to think with their heads and their hearts. Designed to encourage and preserve childhood, St. Mark’s offers enriched core academics and a variety of electives, athletics, fine and performing arts, and a robust after-school program. A St. Mark’s education inspires diverse, wellrounded, and adaptable students to achieve, serve, and lead.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1979 GRADES SERVED: PK2 – Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 476

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9:1 UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $7,734 to $21,045 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS:

Graduates gain admission to top area high schools // Middle school students and alumni served 4,598 hours helping the local community // Girls’ Varsity Soccer 2023 league champions // Boys’ Flag Football championship and Girls’ Volleyball championship runners-up // 5th and 6th grade Band awarded Second Place at the Music USA Festival // Creative Arts & Writing awards // National Junior Honor Society

3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens // 561-622-1504 // stmarkspbg.org

THE PINE SCHOOL

One School. Endless Possibilities. Campus Tours: Campus tours are always available.

The Pine School is dedicated to providing the most robust K-12 educational offering on the Treasure Coast. Our small size and careful attention to detail allows us to develop a unique path for each and every student we have the privilege to educate. We are a school of academic innovation — with celebrated educators dedicated to developing a true love of learning. Our students graduate with tremendous communication and creative problemsolving skills, as well as an impressive empathy for the world beyond our picturesque, 174-acre campus (the largest independent campus in Florida). Our unique programming features a range of specially designed focuses including environmental education, Beyond-The-Classroom travel opportunities, inspiring arts, and competitive athletics.

The Pine School’s new Arts & Athletic Complex (under construction now) - will provide a permanent stage, a beautiful art gallery, dedicated music classrooms, additional athletic space, and opportunities to host community events.

The Pine School’s new Arts & Athletic Complex provides a permanent stage, a beautiful art gallery, dedicated music classrooms, additional athletic space, and opportunities to host community events.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten - Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 465

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $24,450 to $34,900

TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2-year consecutive Soccer State Champions // Student-Artists recognized nationally // Only School in FL to receive prestigious Lemelson-MIT STEM grant // Environmental programming awards

12350 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound // 772-675-7005 // thepineschool.org

THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL

Go Benjamin, then go anywhere.

At Benjamin, students gain much more than knowledge. They begin a deeply gratifying pursuit of true understanding—not just embracing learning, but realizing the unmatched reward of applying what they know in fulfilling, impactful ways.

They become part of a community built on timeless, relevant, experiential education, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence and a strong sense of values. They learn to balance confidence with humility and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves—and to bring out the best in each other.

Benjamin students realize that perseverance and a positive outlook are keys to reaching their highest aspirations. They are excited by possibilities, driven by determination, and motivated by the deep gratification that comes from using their talents and strengths to their absolute fullest.

Our graduates collectively contribute to a better future with passion and enthusiasm, using their knowledge to succeed in significant and meaningful ways.

They start here. And from here, they see that they can go anywhere.

H THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1960 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (3 years old) – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT:

1,305 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $16,200 to $35,175 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: One of only 20 Cum Laude Society schools in Florida // First place in state French competition // 19% of Class of 2023 committed to collegiate athletics // 4 Silver Medals in National Scholastic Art Awards // AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award // PB Dramaworks Young Playwright Winner // Back to back Boys Track state championship // Student newspaper and yearbook both received National first place awards from Scholastic Press Association // Gold Medal from Columbia Scholastic Press Association

11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach // 561-472-3451 // thebenjaminschool.org

Experience Matters.

Proven leaders in the luxury real estate industry, The Bretzlaff Group is led by married business partners partners Craig and Heather Bretzlaff who specialize in luxury residential properties from Palm Beach to Jupiter Island, including exclusive golf and country club communities, waterfront estates, new construction, |and development. With over With over $1 billion in career sales*, The Bretzlaff Group capitalizes on its unique qualifications to set them apart in today’s ever-changing market. Their knowledge spans over 50 years of combined experience in real estate.

DESIGN

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FROM CITY TO OCEAN, THE FINE ART OF PALM BEACH LIVING

Once upon a time, designer Danielle Rollins lived in a small two-bedroom, two-bath unit in a nondescript, midcentury building on Atlantic Avenue. Blessed with convenience but devoid of charm, the space presented an exciting opportunity for Rollins to flex her design muscle. She set out to create a playful haven that could support a sunny outlook even on the grayest of days. To accomplish this, she replaced the popcorn ceiling with rattan matting and strips of painted wood to form a grid. She crafted a

folding screen by covering three flat panels in CW Stockwell’s Cabana wallpaper. These elements draw the eye toward the multipurpose daybed, one of Rollins’ custom designs. “I think it’s easy to fall into a perfection trap,” admits Rollins. “I focused on finding creative solutions to get the project done in a few months, choosing quality pieces that could work in this space as well as move with me in the future and allow me to get to the fun things I could do living there. More cocktails, less contractors is always my motto.” (danielledrollins.com) —Liza Grant Smith

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ELEMENTS

JOYFUL Japandi

THE POPULAR JAPANDI AESTHETIC FUSES THE CLEAN LINES AND COMFORT OF SCANDINAVIAN DESIGN WITH JAPAN’S SLEEK YET ORGANIC ESSENCE

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

SPACE CADET

Crate & Barrel’s space-age Cosmo bronze pendant light ($349) transmits a breezy, vintage-inspired message. Crate & Barrel, Boca Raton (crateandbarrel.com)

CULTURED PEARL

In this dining room, Brooke Friedman-Meltzer of Brooke J Interior Design achieved a resonant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences. “I incorporated a textured black wallpaper with wooden and golden stick designs on the wall to create a striking visual impact and add dimension and elegance,” she explains. “I chose lighting fixtures with organic shapes, which added a touch of warmth and serenity to the room, completing the Japandi aesthetic.” Delray Beach (brookejdesign.com)

ARTISTIC STYLE

Give abstract artistry a place at your table with the Arhaus Naka dinner plates ($96 for set of four). Arhaus, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton (arhaus.com)

TOSS UP

Created by British architect John Pawson, these salad servers ($187) are evocative of traditional Japanese Shamoji rice spoons. Jan George Interiors & Furniture, Palm Beach (jangeorge.com)

IN RARE FORM

With a trademarked sculptural base, this Noguchi table ($2,195) by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller will both fit in and stand out. Design Within Reach, West Palm Beach (dwr.com)

MELLOW YELLOW

The calming yellow hue of Modani’s Gilly dining chair ($390) imbues color without disrupting a room’s harmonious vibe. Modani Furniture, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton (modani.com)

ARCH SUPPORT

Striking in design and resistant in nature, the West Elm Woven Arches indoor/outdoor pillow ($49) features a filling made from recycled plastic bottles. West Elm, West Palm Beach (westelm.com)

GOOD ON PAPER

Bring the outdoors in with an accent wall covered in A-Street Prints’ nature-evocative Laurel Ogee wallpaper ($140 per double roll). Chelsea Lane Wallpaper, West Palm Beach (chelsealaneco.com)

JOEY DUHON

IT’S A BREEZE

FORM MEETS FUNCTION IN THESE ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS THAT ENCOURAGE AIRFLOW

BY MARIE PENNY

In Palm Beach, the summers may be warm but there’s always a way to catch a breeze. Architectural features such as breeze-blocks and brise-soleils (typically some form of a screen) diffuse the intensity of the sun and allow air to flow. In addition to their functionality, these elements add intricacy and beauty to building facades. These three examples show the myriad ways a building can be kept cool beyond air-conditioning.

2. 249 PERUVIAN AVENUE, 1924 (1958 ADDITION)

Breeze-blocks, like the ones seen on this Peruvian Avenue real estate office, are nonstructural hollow blocks made of concrete. A screen wall made up of these blocks is a character-defining feature of postwar archi-

tecture. Palm Beach architect John Stetson added the screen wall made up of “tepito” pattern breeze-blocks in 1958. This building is currently under consideration for designation.

3. SAMUEL E. PALEY PAVILION, 1966

One of the most interesting facades on Royal Palm Way was designed by John Volk for Grace Paley in honor of her husband, Samuel. The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults (where the pavilion is located) features a modern metal grille—an abstraction of Royal Palm tree trunks—and offers privacy in addition to sun protection. Vegetation growing within this space further creates a cooling effect. This distinctive facade was designated as a landmark in 2009.

Marie Penny is the consulting director of archives for the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach.

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1. CONCEPTUAL RENDERING BY WYETH, KING & JOHNSON, 1950

This rendering by William Johnson of Wyeth, King & Johnson illustrates how the combination of jalousie-style windows, louvered slats along the fence and porch, and wide overhanging roofs can keep a house in the shade. Jalousie windows move on a fixed mechanism to control temperature, while louvers are in a static position to maintain consistent shading.

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BALANCE

YOUR BEST SELF: FITNESS, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, WELL-BEING

WARM-UP

INSIDE THE BOX

Born in Africa and raised in France before moving to America at age 28, Simon Bakinde has traveled the globe as a professional boxer. He now brings this worldly perspective to his gym, Simon’s Boxing Club on Palm Beach.

“I love impacting the lives of others and helping people unleash their potential with my personal experiences,” says Bakinde.

After he stopped training professional fighters, Bakinde debuted his boxing club in New York City in 2003 and attracted a fan base of clients who responded to the one-two punch of physical benefits and mental wellness. In 2022, after closing his New York businesses due to COVID, Bakinde opened the doors of his new studio on North County Road.

While his clients run the gamut in terms of age, Bakinde is particularly inclusive of younger students who crave the discipline, focus, and selfesteem that boxing brings. “Boxing trains you to deal with adversity and regulate emotional stress,” he says. “[My students] develop self-defense skills, but it’s also about increasing confidence and learning about goal setting and perseverance.” (simonsboxingclub.com) —Liza Grant Smith

PAMPER

BLOW ME AWAY

With its pink palette and glam accents, This Place Blows could be Barbie’s Dream Salon. Located inside The Gardens Mall, the salon elevates the pampering experience and offers everything from blowouts and facials to nails and spray tans. “In today’s modern lifestyle, a beauty bar has become more of an essential,” says Cheryl Gunja, who founded the business alongside her childhood friend, Candice Dixon. “Women are going to the gym and coming straight to us after or getting ready for the week with their weekly blowouts. It really has become a necessity in today’s world.” (thisplaceblows. com) —L.G.S.

WHAT’S SUP?

Think paddleboarding requires too much heavy lifting? Think again. Unlike their fiberglass counterparts, inflatable stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) can be carried with ease. Miramar Beach–based Bote crafts inflatable SUPs that start out small enough to fit in a backpack but then transform into a fully functional board in minutes. Once inflated, the board’s military-grade PVC skin ensures that it is durable and rigid. Bote offers boards to fit your desired activity—whether that be fishing, leisure, fitness,

or exploration—and customers can enhance their boards with accessories like coolers. Ready to get paddling? Check out a selection of Bote inflatable boards at Nautical Ventures Marine Center in North Palm Beach. (boteboard.com, nautical ventures.com) —L.G.S.

This Place Blows, a modern beauty bar located inside The Gardens Mall, offers an array of glam services including blowouts and manicures.

BET THE FARM

In 2018, Margaret Duriez was discussing ways her children’s diet had improved their health with their pediatric surgeon when he noted the scientifi c evidence that links food with health. He also shared that he had come across many families that did not have the means to afford healthy food. Duriez subsequently created Fresh Rx and launched the Farm to Patient program, which purchases fresh produce from local organic farms and distributes it to patients in need at little to no cost. That, in turn, led to the Farm to Kids initiative to educate youth on the power of healthy eating from an early age. To accomplish this, Fresh Rx partners with schools and youth-serving organizations to plant, maintain, and harvest community gardens. Farm to Kids has six active garden locations across Palm Beach County, through partnerships with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, Rosarian Academy, and Palm

Beach Day Academy.

“Fresh Rx’s Farm to Kids program is built around a STEM-inspired curriculum that is complemented with hands-on experience in planting, growing, and harvesting fresh produce using organic growing practices in the garden,” says Eilish Murphy, Fresh Rx’s co-executive director. “All children learn differently, so our youth educator’s approach is to provide them with the opportunity to learn through engaging their senses. They get to see the plants grow, feel the soil, smell the herbs and flowers, and taste different vegetables. We also use this as a foundation to help them learn about science and math as well as starting—what we hope to be—a lifelong understanding of healthy eating.” (freshrx.org) —L.G.S.

Dr. Ilona Fotek is a renowned Biological and Cosmetic Dentist, known for her artistic finesse and safe dental restorative methods. Together with Dr. Paul Fotek, a board-certified periodontist and implant specialist, they offer unmatched expertise in smile design and mouth rehabilitation.

Fresh Rx’s Farm to Kids program has six active garden locations across Palm Beach County.

VIRTUAL LEARNING

As a licensed clinical social worker, Josie Rhoads knows that treating teens comes with its own set of challenges. “Therapy does not always offer a quick fix,” she says. “It can be a long process, so one of the most important factors when working with teens is getting them to actually want to be there and keep coming back when instant gratification is nonexistent.”

At Coastal Therapy & Wellness in Palm Beach Gardens, Rhoads uses virtual reality (VR) therapy to help make therapy more interesting and engaging, she notes. “Whether it’s used just as an icebreaker, an add-on to traditional therapy, or a full treatment model, VR can be used in a variety of ways to enhance therapeutic engagement and outcomes. VR also takes the pressure off from talking through every detail and gives the teen something to actively ‘do’ and gain results faster.”

Rhoads employs VR in her treatment of teen stress and anxiety, providing opportunities for them to fine-tune the effectiveness of their coping strategies, she explains. “When a teen can experience success in managing their stress response independently, they can build confidence, self-awareness, and positive momentum to further address more challenging goals in therapy and in life.”

With campuses in Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens, Fusion Academy hosts information sessions with Rhoads and connects teens and families with local clinicians. “VR Therapy exposes teens to their fears and anxiety triggers in a safe space,” adds Christina Seamster, Fusion Academy’s area head of school. “Allowing the teen to really talk about how it made them feel in the moment is so powerful.” (coastaltherapywellness.com, fusionacademy.com) —L.G.S.

TRENDING

SHOWER POWER

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR GET-CLEAN ROUTINE WITH THESE TOOLS AND HACKS

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

Bath time is now snack time thanks to the TikTok trend of eating oranges in the shower. This viral activity might sound offbeat, but users are hailing its calming benefits as the hot steam helps to release the orange’s citrus scent and aromatherapeutic attributes. This trend got us thinking: How else could we enhance our daily rinse offs? As it turns out, there are myriad shower-suitable products that can boost your physical and mental wellbeing. Next time you turn on the water, try grabbing these goods.

WATERPROOF NOTEPAD

Sometimes, the best ideas come to you in the shower. It’s a concept backed by science: Dopamine is a key ingredient in creativity, and activities such as bathing and exercise can trigger the release of this feel-good hormone. Also, think of taking a shower as an incubation period, of sorts, when you can relax your mind and potentially unlock ideas from your subconscious.

Our Pick: Waterproof notepad with suction cups and pencil ($15), AquaNotes, myaqua

SCALP MASSAGER

A scalp massager delivers on many fronts: It eases scalp tension and increases blood flow, thereby stimulating hair follicles and supporting growth. Furthermore, scalp exfoliation loosens buildup from dandruff flakes, dry and dead skin, and residue from styling products.

Our Pick: Scalp Revival stimulating therapy massager ($18), Briogeo, briogeohair.com

IN-SHOWER FACE MASK

In-shower face masks are the perfect way to multitask. Simply apply when you get in the shower and let the product do all the work while you move on to other things.

Our Pick: Pumpkin Instant Radiance in-shower mask ($29), The Body Shop, thebodyshop.com

AROMATHERAPY SHOWER TABLETS

Shower steamers are the sleek cousins of bath bombs. Designed to fizz under the flow of water and release essential oils and menthol crystals, shower steamers generate aromatherapeutic experiences to revitalize and refresh.

Our Pick: Variety set of shower steamers for sleep, hydration, and recovery ($25), The Bathologist, Prep Obsessed, Palm Beach Gardens, prepobsessed.com

Whether you want to rock out to a playlist, catch up on your favorite podcast, or indulge in some shower meditation (try Cheryl Vigder Brause’s Shower Meditation on the Insight Timer app), a Bluetooth speaker is the perfect tool to facilitate those goals. Be sure your speaker has an IPX rating of 6 or higher, which means it is completely water-resistant.

Our Pick: Wonderboom 3 waterproof Bluetooth speaker ($100), Ultimate Ears, ultimateears.com

GOOD NATURE

The Great IN-BETWEEN

SUMMER’S END INVITES NEW BEGINNINGS

BY TAMMY FENDER

Transitions tend to be tricky, but with a little care, the shift from summer into autumn can be a true, deepin-the-bones delight. While it’s natural to feel stagnant when stuck in summer’s sticky, hot slowdown, I prefer to approach this time with intention and pursue practices to prepare myself for all the busyness that comes with fall.

This approach can include many components that work together holistically. During September, I book more spa treatments for myself, I prioritize sleep to support my body’s natural reparations, and I recommit to my meditation practice, which can get a little loose during summer travels. This year, I’m signing up for a series of Pilates sessions during this moment of seasonal pause, when I can get in more time for exercise than I normally would. Every year, I re-envision my medicinal tea garden and select the seeds that I will plant in October.

Now is a great time to plan a weekend getaway to see an old friend or distant relative. It doesn’t have to be an epic undertaking; I’ve loved meeting my cousins in the mountains of North Carolina for a few days spent cooking and walking together, chatting about the books we’re reading and catching up. Those are the special one-onone memories that no amount of texting can replace.

During these in-between weeks, it’s also beneficial to focus on your skin. Stay hydrated and spend as many days as you can makeup-free to give your face a chance to breathe. The skin takes around 28 days to renew itself, and dedicating a month to supporting that process can have remarkable results. As you set these new routines, you increase the likelihood that you’ll stick with what’s best, even when you’re distracted by life’s demands.

An investment in your downtime helps set the pace for how you’d like the rest of the year to blossom. At this cusp, consider jumping into something you’re curious about, such as a class, lifestyle shift, or book you previously couldn’t tackle. The key is to commit to a goal and then give yourself the extra time and care that will carry you into fall with momentum, battery fully recharged. And what a generous gift this is—not only for yourself, but for everyone around you. «

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CULTURE

TOP BILLING

SHIFTING GAZE

The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach recently unveiled a duo of evocative exhibitions: “Between Drawing and Painting: Pastels from the Collection,” on view to October 29, and “Reflecting the Gaze: Jillian Mayer and Abigail Reyes,” on view to September 17. The former highlights the versatility and expressive nature of pastel as a drawing medium that artists have been experimenting with since the late-sixteenth century. From pastel’s origins to its popularity among Impressionist and Postimpressionist painters, the exhibit highlights its diverse use across genres, featuring works by Mary Cassatt, Paul Klee, Edgar Degas, and Pablo Picasso. In “Reflecting the Gaze,” contemporary artists Jillian Mayer and Abigail Reyes chronicle an evolution of their own. Their video works offer thoughtful and funny revisionist takes on women’s stereotyped places in history, reclaiming agency and inserting (and asserting) themselves in snapshots of culture, from high art to telenovelas. (norton. org) —Abigail

Duffy

Clockwise from top left: At the Café (Au Café), Pablo Picasso; H.I.L.M.D.A., Jillian Mayer; Danseuse en Corsage Vert (Dancer in Green Bodice), Edgar Degas.

COURTESY OF DAVID CASTILLO GALLERY AND THE ARTIST/© JILLIAN MAYER

SEPTEMBER 2023

ARTS & EVENTS

GOINGS ON

1 Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also Sept. 8 and 29, $6-$12. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

First Friday Art Walk, downtown Delray Beach, free. (downtowndelraybeach.com)

2 Family Fun: Den Den Daiko, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free. (morikami.org)

5 Native Plants of the Outstanding Natural Area Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, also Sept. 26, $6$12. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

6 When Harry Met Sally film screening, Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton, free. (levisjcc.org)

8 Screen on the Green: Vivo, The Great Lawn, West Palm Beach, free. (wpb.org/events)

9 GardensArt Artist Reception: Sarah LaPierre,

Clockwise from top left: Natural Movers Foundation presents “Open Spaces” September 30; catch Blues Beatles and Art of Laughter with Greg Morton at Arts Garage; The Mighty Gents by Bisa Butler in “Elegant Threads” at the Lighthouse ArtCenter beginning September 7; Empty Bowls in the Gardens returns September 30.

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Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (pbgfl.com)

Paint and Sip, The Square, West Palm Beach, free. (thesquare westpalm.com)

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

11 “Mondays at the Maltz” Backstage Tour, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, also Sept. 18 and 25, contact for ticket prices. (jupitertheatre.org)

13 Town Hall Talks with Candance Cunningham, Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $10. (bocahistory.org)

16 Plant-A-Palooza Exotics and Orchid Sale, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, also Sept. 17, $7-$15. (mounts.org)

17 Rosh Hashanah with Palm Beach Synagogue, The Square, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (thesquare westpalm.com)

21 “Little Lush: Functional Handmade Ceramics” Awards Reception, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, $5. (light housearts.org)

PICKS

THE PALM BEACH FILM SOCIETY WILL HOST THE RETURN OF SWEDE FEST PALM BEACH, THE NO-BUDGET FILM FESTIVAL OF THREE-MINUTE RENDITIONS OF FAMOUS FLICKS, SEPTEMBER 22 AT LAKE WORTH PLAYHOUSE. THE EVENING WILL KICK OFF THIS YEAR’S L-DUB FILM FESTIVAL IN “SWEDE” STYLE, WITH “BAD FILMS BY GOOD PEOPLE” BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE ALL NIGHT LONG. (LAKEWORTH PLAYHOUSE.ORG)

PLANT PARTY

Fans of flora will descend upon Mounts Botanical Garden’s annual Plant-A-Palooza Exotics and Orchid Sale September 16-17. Take in the West Palm Beach botanical garden’s tranquil surrounds while perusing exotic plants, orchids, ornamentals, succulents, aroids, cacti, bonsai, native pollinator plants, hoya, shrubs, garden accessories, and more. Renowned growers, vendors, authors, and local plant society members will also present on their expertise throughout the weekend. Admission is free for Mounts Botanical Garden members and $7-$15 for non-members. (mounts.org) —A.D.

THERE’S A NEW CREW IN TOWN. THE WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION WILL CELEBRATE THE FORMATION OF THE SUPPORTERS OF THE WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION, A GROUP AIMING TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR VITAL PROGRAMMING, AT A KICKOFF RECEPTION AT THE MANDEL PUBLIC LIBRARY SEPTEMBER 28. RSVP BY CALLING 561-868-7717. (WPBLF.ORG) —A.D.

22 L-Dub Film Festival, Stonzek Studio, Lake Worth Playhouse, to Sept. 24, contact for ticket prices. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

Ninth Annual Swede Fest, Stonzek Studio, Lake Worth Playhouse, contact for ticket prices. (lakeworthplayhouse.org)

Toasts, Tastes, and Trolleys, Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $150. (bocahistory.org)

23 Boca End of Summer Festival, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, also Sept. 24, $12-$15. (mizneramp.com)

First Step to Stardom Auditions for A Christmas Carol, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, free. (jupitertheatre.org)

Outrun Hunger 5K, benefiting Feeding South Florida, Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach, $25-$250. (feedingsouth florida.org)

24 GardensArt Artist Reception: Lara Chapman, Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, Palm Beach Gardens, free. (pbgfl.com)

28 Supporters of the West Palm Beach Library Foundation Kickoff Reception, Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (wpblf.org)

29 Lighthouse Moonrise Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, $25. (jupiterlighthouse.org)

30 Empty Bowls in the Gardens, benefiting Palm Beach County Food Bank, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, $35-$60. (pbcfoodbank.org)

Rainbowpalooza with Rhythm and Hue, benefiting The Children’s Miracle Network, The Square, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (thesquarewestpalm.com)

THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.

Tour “Infinite Variations: The Imaginative Worlds of M.C. Escher,” on view at the Vero Beach Museum of Art beginning September 30.

CULTURE

PERFORMANCES

1 Art of Laughter with Greg Morton, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $30-$35. (artsgarage.org)

Bumblefest 7, Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, to Sept. 3, $30. (sub-culture.org)

2 Negroni’s Trio, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40$45. (artsgarage.org)

3 Eric Johnon, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $50. (lyric theatre.com)

Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome, and Atmosphere, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $46. (westpalmbeachamphi theatre.com)

7 Lynn Conservatory Faculty Series No. 1, Amarnick-Goldstein Concert Hall, Lynn University, Boca Raton, $20. (lynn.edu)

Summer Sips and Sounds featuring “The Music of the 1980s,” Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $40-$45. (bocahistory.org)

8 Billy Currington with Jessie James Decker, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, $64-$80. (mizneramp.com)

Marcie Gorman and MNM Theatre Company present Five Guys Named Moe, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, to Sept. 24, $45-$55. (kravis.org)

Matt Friend, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, also Sept. 9, $33. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

9 Odesza, Bob Moses, Tokimonsta, QRTR, and Olan, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $62. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Peace of Woodstock, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)

Philharmonia No. 1, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, also Sept. 10, $35-$50. (lynn.edu)

The Pure Zeppelin Experience, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, $30-$50. (sunrisetheatre.com)

10 Atlantic Coast Theatre for Youth presents Sherlock Holmes and the Opera Mystery, Willow Theatre, Sugar Sand Park, Boca Raton, $7-$9. (sugar sandpark.org)

The Mission (UK), Chameleons, and Theatre of Hate, Respectable Street, West Palm Beach,

FEELING FUNKY

“Easy like Sunday morning” will fill Dreyfoos Hall on a Saturday evening when the Commodores take the Kravis Center stage September 30. The Grammy Award–winning Motown group will bring the unparalleled stage presence that has won audiences over for more than five decades, delivering an evening of familiar favorites like “Brick House,” “Nightshift,” “Three Times a Lady,” and more. Tickets start at $29. (kravis.org) —A.D.

contact for ticket prices. (sub-culture.org)

12 Sunset Concerts “Jewish Holy Days” featuring cellist Ashley Garritson and violinist Lindsay Garritson, Court House Cultural Center, Stuart, $5. (martinarts.org)

16 3 Doors Down, Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton, $60-$200. (mizneramp.com)

The Many Wondrous Realities of Jasmine StarrKidd, Theatre Lab, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, to Oct. 8, $25. (fau.edu/theatrelab)

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

20 Soul in the City featuring CeCe Teneal, Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach, free. (downtown wpb.com)

22 Blues Beatles, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $45$50. (artsgarage.org)

Phil Hinton Trio, Delray Beach Playhouse, $35. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

23 Do it Again: Steely Dan Tribute, Delray Beach Playhouse, $45. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

24 Rock and Roll Playhouse, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $13. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

27 Paleface, Enterprise Earth, Vctms, and Crown Magnetar, Respectable Street, West Palm Beach, contact for ticket prices. (sub-culture.org)

29 Dick Lowenthal’s Big Band and Lisanne Lyons present “Highlighting Women in the World of Jazz,” Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $50-$55. (arts garage.org)

Eric Church and Whiskey Myers, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $40. (westpalmbeachamphitheatre.com)

Judy Carmichael: Swinger, Delray Beach Playhouse, also Sept. 30, $45. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

30 Commodores, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $29-$129. (kravis.org)

Natural Movers Foundation presents “Open Spaces,” Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with paid museum admission. (norton.org)

Philharmonia No. 2, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, also Oct. 1, $35-$50. (lynn.edu)

DENISE TRUSCELLO

The Commodores

GALLERIES

Boca Raton Museum of Art. “Benn Mitchell Photographs: Hollywood to NYC,” “Matthew Schreiber: Orders of Light,” “Sari Dienes: Incidental Nature,” and “Sri Prabha: Resonator – Reanimator,” all to Oct. 22. (bocamuseum.org)

Court House Cultural Center Gallery, Stuart. “Art in the Garage,” to Sept. 30. (martinarts.org)

Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach. “Science Fiction, Science Future,” to Sept. 24 (coxsciencecenter.org)

Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Lake Worth Beach. “2022 Artist Innovation Fellowship Showcase,” to Sept. 9. (palmbeachculture.com)

Elliott Museum, Stuart. “Path of the Panther by Carlton Ward Jr.” and “Wild Everglades by Mac Stone,” both to Dec. 18. (hsmc-fl.com)

Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Summer Series 2023,” to Sept. 3; “Next Contemporaries: Group Exhibition,” to Sept. 30. (findlaygalleries.com)

Gavlak Gallery, Palm Beach. “Tupelo Honey,” to Oct. 5. (gavlakgallery.com)

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “Elegant Threads: An Exhibition and Runway Show” and “Little Lush: Functional Handmade Ceramics,” both Sept. 7 to Dec. 2. (lighthousearts.org)

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach. “Witness to Wartime: The Painted Diary of Takuichi Fujii,” to Oct. 6. (morikami.org)

Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach. “Stickwork,” through December. (mounts.org)

Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Ates Isildak: Pantransitions,” Sept. 16 to Nov. 4. (mtnspace.com)

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “Reflecting the Gaze: Jillian Mayer and Abigail Reyes,” to Sept. 17; “Where Dragons Dwell: Symbols of Status in Clothing and Collecting,” to Oct. 1; “Between Drawing and Paintings: Pastels from the Collection,” to Oct. 29; “Classic Blues: Cobalt Blue Porcelain and Indigo-Dyed Textiles” and “Past Lives: Performance Art through the Camera,” both to Nov. 19; “Special Guest: Beaching the Boat (Afternoon Light) A Masterpiece by Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida,” to Dec. 31; “Special Guest / A Quiet Abiding: Jacobus Vrel’s Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace in The Leiden Collection,” to Dec. 15, 2024. (norton.org)

Oditto Gallery, Palm Beach. “David Banegas,” Sept. 1-30. (odittogallery.io)

Palm Beach Art, Antique & Design Showroom, West Palm Beach. “Navigation Oceana by Jane Baldridge,” Sept. 7. (palmbeachdesignshowroom.com)

Rosenbaum Contemporary, Boca Raton. “James Fisher: Imagined Worlds,” Sept. 5 to Nov. 4. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com)

Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. “Black Pearls: The Story of Pearl City,” through December. (bocahistory.org)

Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Jack Tworkov: Drawings 1948-1981” and “Treasure Coast Creates: A Tribute to Local Artists,” both to Sept. 3; “Infinite Variations: The Imaginative Worlds of M.C. Escher,” Sept. 30 to Jan. 28. (vbmuseum.org)

SOCIAL STUDIES

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YOUNG FRIENDS MIXER

WHO: Four Palm Beach County Young Friends groups WHAT: Annual Young Friends Summer Mixer WHERE: Meat Market, Palm Beach

KRISTIN AIELLO, GRACE AND RANDY WALKER

RACHAEL LANSING, LINDSEY GRANT

NANCY LUPIN, ERICA HAFT

ESTHER STEWART, RACHAEL FLANAGAN

BITSY AND HOMER MARSHMAN

CHONG LUO, PHIL HAYDEN, ANDREW KWAN

COURTNEY PALACIOS, YAMILLE LAZO

AISHA ALI, THOMAS HENDRICKSON

JULIE HETHERINGTON, JOE MORELLO

CHELSEA BELLEW, BAILEY FORE

JACK BOYLAND, DANIEL AGUILERA

AND STEVE KLAASSEN

KEITH MUNIZ, ALEX HAIGH

WILL AND DEE DEE WHITLEDGE, RICHIE YOOS

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MICAH HOLLAND, EMILY HOLLAND, ELIJAH HOLLAND

How are you celebrating LoveShackFancy’s tenth anniversary? While celebrating 10 years, we’re also marking the beginning of our next chapter. To honor this occasion, we brought back our favorite pieces as a (seriously) limitededition, 10-piece capsule—Victorian laces, floral silk dresses, and our cult-following bow print—that truly captures the spirit and story of LoveShackFancy. It’s the best of the best (so far) with the most loved silhouettes and timeless, iconic, hand-painted original LoveShackFancy prints that allow us to relive all the magic and energy of the past decade while simultaneously looking forward to all that’s coming.

What was the first piece you designed?

I designed a hand-dyed halter dress for my bridesmaids to celebrate my wedding. This became the Love Dress and inspired the entire world of LoveShackFancy. We just reissued it as part of the anniversary collection.

Where do you find inspiration?

As a female-founded and femaleled brand, my mom has always been my biggest inspiration; she is my muse and the chicest woman I know. Her free-spirited take on fashion and living has inspired much of the LoveShackFancy brand and continues to do so. Beyond that, I’m inspired by the power of women, vintage finds, flowers, iconic imagery, my daughters, and beautiful places around the world, especially in Europe, specifically France—I’ll do anything to transport myself there.

What’s your dream collaboration?

We just launched our dream collaboration with the Gap! [It’s]

REAL TALK WITH... Rebecca Hessel Cohen

the perfect mix of nostalgia and freshness, reimagining iconic Gap classics for all generations through the lens of LoveShackFancy.

What advice would you give your 20-year-old self today?

Never follow the rules, chase your wildest dreams, and above all else, believe in yourself. There’s a lot of noise and opinions when starting a brand; therefore, sticking to your vision and following your gut is the key to success.

Describe your ultimate day in Palm Beach.

BY KATHERINE LANDE

While I grew up going there, I developed a special relationship with Palm Beach since we opened a store there a few years ago. When I’m in town, mornings begin with coffee, a walk on the water, and maybe a workout with friends at The Colony. We love having lunch at Sant Ambroeus before popping into our shop at The Royal Poinciana Plaza, and sometimes I like to stop by Leta Austin Foster’s vintage boutique in the afternoon. On warm nights we either go out to dinner at Le Bilboquet or Renato’s or host a long table with friends.

What’s next for the brand?

Ushering in a new era of LoveShackFancy, our fall collection just launched; it’s sophisticated, elegant, and all we want to wear. Plus, we’re launching a new category during New York Fashion Week that offers something entirely special for the brand. I can’t wait to share it.

The founder and creative director of LoveShackFancy reflects on where she’s been and where she’s going

LoveShackFancy has much to celebrate, including the brand’s tenth anniversary and a new collaboration with the Gap.

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