The Official Magazine for Brightline | SUMMER 2019, Issue 102
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THE “RED SPIKE ERA” BEGINS It has been 150 years since the “golden spike” in 1869. This historic moment marked the connection of the Central Pacific Railroad with the Union Pacific Railroad and the completion of the United States’ first transcontinental railroad. Now, Virgin Trains is introducing the “red spike era” and our commitment to reinvent passenger rail service in America. We are providing fast, efficient, hospitality-driven transportation that connects dynamic, complementary cities and congested corridors that are too close to fly and too far to drive. Read all about our groundbreaking ceremony and the start of Phase 2 construction that will connect South Florida to Orlando beginning on page 40. We are excited to continue our transition and become part of the Virgin Group, which is known for being a disruptor. Virgin Trains has already started reinventing passenger rail in America as the first privately funded passenger rail project since Henry Flagler’s accomplishments over a century ago. In 2022, we will connect two of Florida’s most visited and populated destinations: Miami and Orlando. It has taken a Herculean effort to make it this far as the largest private infrastructure project in the nation. Our state’s residents and visitors deserve better transportation options, and we will be the most eco-friendly transportation choice in the state, removing more than 3 million cars from the road each year. For now, I encourage you to continue exploring South Florida using Virgin Trains’ service to make more business and community connections with family and friends. Let’s toast to the “red spike era” and the reinvention of passenger rail in America. Enjoy the journey.
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MAKE LAS OLAS BOULEVARD
We invite you to visit Las Olas Boulevard and discover a wonderfully unique gathering place that has become Fort Lauderdale’s #1 destination for shopping, dining, and hospitality. A quiet,
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pedestrian-friendly street lined with palms, oldfashioned street lamps and fragrant flora. Charming boutiques and shops filled with silken finery, imported footwear, jewelry, delightful crafts, and sweet treats. Galleries exhibiting paintings and sculptures from some of the country’s most skilled artists. Restaurants and gastropubs with savory cuisine, tasty drinks and lively music. It’s all here in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, just a short walk from the Fort Lauderdale Brightline Station.
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CONNECTING THE DOTS They say that in life, the most important thing is the connections we make with others — and I believe that goes for destinations too! Discovering the hidden gems and delightful attractions of another place, whether it’s a new country or the next stopover, makes you appreciate the local community and the identity they’ve created over time. As our tracks make their way up to Orlando, I like to think that we aren’t just the middleman between point A and B, but a valuable connecter that is unifying our communities and highlighting the things we’re most proud of — Miami’s nightlife, Fort Lauderdale’s food scene, West Palm Beach’s old-fashioned architecture, and, soon, the enchantment and imagination of Orlando’s theme parks. Read more about our absolutely stunning Orlando station that will connect Central Florida with South Florida in a revolutionary way (p. 40). In this issue, we connect you to the best ice cream spots (p. 26), wine bars (p. 16) and film locales (p. 42) near each station. Adrenaline junkies will enjoy reading about SoFlo water sports (p. 32) while leisurely outdoor enthusiasts will similarly enjoy walking through SoFlo gardens (p. 48). We visit the worldclass shopping and dining destination of Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas (p. 18) and put you front and center of soccer’s return to South Florida — led by international icon David Beckham (p. 28). Whether you’re exploring South Florida for the first time or playing tourist at the next stop, we encourage you to make those valuable connections and discover another reason to fall in love with the Sunshine State.
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Me showing a friend around South Florida
SOUTH FLORIDA CALLING
William P. Jordan III Editor-in-Chief bjordan@ppigroup.com
South Florida’s “sun and fun” reputation is no doubt well earned, but like all stereotypes, it’s a simplified label that glosses over so much nuance and depth that makes this region truly special. Walking around South Beach in Miami feels a galaxy away from strolling Worth Avenue in Palm Beach … to say nothing of la dolce vita around the Venice-like waterways of Fort Lauderdale. There are so many scenes and lifestyles to embrace here in South Florida, and thanks to Brightline, there’s finally a unifying force that brings it all that much closer and expands our already broad horizons. As the editor-in-chief of Go, Brightline’s exclusive lifestyle publication, I am honored to be a part of this revolution here where I call home. Go is much more than just a time-passing diversion for riders. From the very beginning, we’ve wanted to create a publication that entertains and inspires those who — if judged only by the simple acts of boarding this train and opening this magazine — are clearly engaged in the world, curious about its potential, and aspiring for its best. Brightline might function as a train, but it feels more like a high-speed beacon that unites and celebrates South Florida, and it’s the thrill of my lifetime to be a part of this ride with you. We hope you enjoy every second of the experience.
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Contributors
Kara Franker is a Miami-based luxury traveler and attorney. She has been featured as a Florida travel expert in Condé Nast Traveler, Coastal Living and on the Travel Channel. Additionally, Kara is the Editor-in-Chief of two luxury lifestyle print magazines for Modern Luxury.
Miami-based dining critic, poet and writer Jen Karetnick is the author or coauthor of 19 books, including The 500 Hidden Secrets of Miami and Ice Cube Tray Recipes: 75 Easy and Creative Hacks for Cooking, Baking, and Freezing in Ice Cube Trays. Her work has appeared widely in publications such as TheAtlantic.com, Miami Herald, Southern Living, USA Today, WestJet Magazine and elsewhere. See more at jkaretnick.com.
Monica Lewman-Garcia is an accidental adventurer who has dived with hammerhead sharks and climbed Mt. Sinai to prove that she could. While she enjoys freelance writing as a side hustle, her primary gig is corporate media relations and crisis communications, where she earned the moniker “Florida PR Maven” from Tablet magazine.
Elizabeth Martinez is a former music and nightlife journalist whose love of writing is second only to her love for traveling and going on adventures. She finally found the courage to leave her upwardly mobile corporate job in order to follow her dream of returning to writing, visiting new places and perfecting her photography skills.
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28 ON THE COVER
Baller David Beckham has dominated every football field and fashion page he’s been on. In South Florida, the icon might find his greatest stage yet.
32 Adventures On — and Under — South Florida’s Waters Within minutes of the city centers, visitors find watersports that deliver adrenaline and create memories. By Monica Lewman-Garcia
Pull the Cork Treat the Brightline path like a Grapevine Pass to extraordinary wine bars in each county. By Elizabeth Martinez
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Shop Along the River The shops of Las Olas are as exceptional as the boulevard they were built on. By Chanel Samson
22 DAY TRIPPER Find Your Fort Lauderdale Flow What to do with a day in the city By Kara Franker
42 Lights, Camera, Sunshine These three areas give film fans plenty of famous locations to scout. By Grant Balfour
24 STOP! FOR THE LOVE OF … COOKING Play With Your Food South Florida’s culinary adventures are anything but half-baked. By Chanel Samson 26 SWEET SPOTS Sundae Best From tasty traditional treats to unique interpretations of the highest frozen order, we’ve got the scoops. By Elizabeth Martinez 40 SIGNALS
Center of it All As Virgin Trains USA continues to bring South Florida closer, the expansion efforts to connect with Orlando are picking up steam.
54 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Let Brightline lead the way to these can’t-miss events all over South Florida. 58 POLAR EXPRESS
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48 Floridians’ Flora Edens Glamorous gardens are all over this subtropic paradise of ours, waiting to be wandered and worshipped. By Jen Karetnick summer 2019, Issue 102
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Vinos on Las Olas
The Blind Monk
PULL THE CORK HAPPY WINE
VINOS ON LAS OLAS
THE BLIND MONK
Lined with bottles on every wall, nook
Tucked away from the buzz of activity
Within view of the West Palm
and cranny, this well-stocked wine
on busy Las Olas Boulevard, this
Beach station, this cozy little gem
bar is unassuming in a very good
haven for wine lovers has something
offers an eclectic collection of
way. Part retail store, the bar lets
for everyone and for every budget. A
varietals from top regions around
you pick up a bottle to go or, better
short corridor tucked into the building
the world. While the menu has
yet, choose your favorite — from
leads to a picturesque courtyard where
great examples of many favorite
merlot to meritage and everything
you can order one of the 200 available
cabernets, chardonnays and
in between — from the extensive
bottles that easily pair with their
more, this shop prefers to spotlight
collection (close to 1,000 labels!)
selection of paninis, flatbreads and
the kind of wines that might get
and bring it to your wine barrel table
charcuterie plates. Inside, the shop’s
overlooked elsewhere. Always
(corkage fee applies) to enjoy along
wine glass chandeliers make for a cozy
looking to source its wine and food
with Spanish-style tapas or tasty
spot to sample an ever-changing by-
from environmentally responsible
dinner entrées. Rounded out with
the-glass selection. You can’t go wrong
producers, the shop features
with this charming spot, open every
up to 30 by-the-glass options
happy hour, drink specials and live music several nights a week, the bar is the perfect
day and offering happy
and another 40 distinct bottles
hour, live music and
(not to mention superb cheese
a Sunday fun day
spot to celebrate the
with mimosa and
art of great wine in a
and charcuterie plates) for the discerning palate in all of us.
down-to-earth and
sangria specials.
410 Evernia St. #107
casual setting.
922 E. Las
West Palm Beach
2833 Bird Ave.
Olas Blvd.
theblindmonk.com
Fort Lauderdale
(561) 833-3605
Coconut Grove happywinemiami.com (305) 460-9939
Happy Wine
vinoswinebars.com (954) 765-6730
VINOS ON LAS OLAS; LAUREN SAMSON; HAPPY WINE
Treat the Brightline path like a Grapevine Pass to extraordinary wine bars in each county. By Elizabeth Martinez
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SHOP ALONG THE RIVER
When the Chicago-bred Wells brothers of the Las Olas Company opened the Riverside Hotel in 1936, they knew that the swampy strip of land running along the New River was destined for so much more. Over
“Las Olas Boulevard has solidified itself as one of South Florida’s most beloved shopping, dining and entertainment destinations,” says Michael Weymouth, current president of The Las Olas Company. “Our thriving community of residents and visitors are drawn year-round to the boulevard for its welcoming energy during events, such as Christmas on Las Olas, art shows and Exotics on Las Olas, to a diverse mix of national tenants and local businesses.” The Las Olas lifestyle has attracted the likes of
80 years later, the boulevard that runs from
business mogul Wayne Huizenga and America’s
the NSU Art Museum to the beachfront Elbo
the boutique-lined street themselves.
Room bar is much more a final destination than a practical thoroughfare.
beloved Lucille Ball to take up residence and walk And now it’s your turn. Between idling in al-fresco cafes and seizing every photo op, here are but a few one-of-a-kind shops to visit. No doubt you’ll find many more along the way.
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The shops of Las Olas are as exceptional as the boulevard they were built on. By Chanel Samson
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Carroll’s Jewelers
Passed on through four generations, this family-owned jewelry store holds as much history as Las Olas itself. Its signature
The e-commerce startup that revolutionized the eyewear industry with affordable and stylish glasses opened their fifth Florida location on Las Olas this June. From the bright blue exterior to the beach-inspired artwork inside, this IRL experience is much more fun than shopping online. Choose from a variety of glasses and sunglasses in playful designs and shapes.
black and white awning is instantly recognizable from the streets, welcoming customers from around the world to find the perfect gift. Shop from a variety of precious stones set into customized engagement rings and fine jewelry, or bring your own family heirlooms to be restored to their former glory.
ZOLA KELLER The dresses in the display windows of Zola Keller are the stuff of fairytales. Elaborate beadwork and romantic silhouettes drip off every hanger at the elegant bi-level boutique that has dressed brides, beauty queens and even Miss Universe herself. In addition to the exceptional inventory, owner Zola Keller
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Havana Republic Cigars
Step inside the large walk-in humidor at Havana Republic Cigars to explore hundreds of premium and boutique cigar
has established long-term
brands from around the world.
relationships with designers
Whether you’re a tobacco
and manufacturers, presenting customers with the opportunity to custom-design the dress of their dreams.
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MODA MARIO Mario Argiro’s formative years were spent learning his father’s craft of creating made-tomeasure suits in Southern Italy. His passion and respect for the art of clothing cumulate in the high-end pieces in his flagship store on Las Olas. Along with ready-to-wear fashion for both men and women, Moda Mario offers bespoke menswear by appointment (accompanied with an espresso or cappuccino,
in true Italian style).
BLUE GALLERY
Don’t be surprised if the art at Blue Gallery looks familiar to you. Chances are you have seen that artist’s work before — at Art Basel, TEFAF and other prestigious art fairs around the experience to curate collections from internationally acclaimed artists in varied styles and mediums that stand out in the oversaturated world of contemporary art.
Deborah James You won’t find the clothing in this boutique in any of your standard retail stores or online shops. Since its inception in 1987, Deborah James’ mission has been to debut the newest looks in women’s fashion before anyone else. Every product you see in the store has been hand-selected by owner Deborah Shuart, who travels across the United States and Europe to discover the season’s key trends and curate high-end womenswear from emerging designers.
BLUE GALLERY; POODLE BY MARC LIPP/BLUE GALLERY; MODA MARIO; DEBORAH JAMES
world. Gallery owner Rami Rotkopf uses his lifetime of gallery
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FIND YOUR FORT LAUDERDALE FLOW What to do with a day in the city By Kara Franker
Fort Lauderdale is hot right now …
crowd-pleaser. His new diner Java & Jam
and I’m not just talking about the
is a great place to kick-start the day. While
balmy weather on those picture-
there, fuel up with a cup of joe sourced
perfect beaches. Just take a look at
from local roaster Wells Coffee Company
the skyline and you’ll see nearly a
and order a bagel baked fresh daily from
dozen construction cranes transforming
Family Bagels of Long Island in nearby
the city — new restaurants, new
Cooper City.
hotels and new things to do. Here’s
After breakfast, stroll down tree-lined
a round-up of some of the top
Las Olas and admire the wide variety
experiences to enjoy all in one day.
of art galleries and fashion boutiques.
Let’s begin and end the journey on
The boulevard stretches from NSU Art
famous Las Olas Boulevard, the heart
Museum — a must-visit institution with
of the burgeoning downtown dining and
6,000-plus artworks, including the country’s
entertainment district. And it’s located
largest collection of 19th- and early 20th-
just steps away from Fort Lauderdale’s
century paintings by American realist
Brightline station. All food-savvy locals
William Glackens — and continues all the
know that any hip eatery by Tim Petrillo’s
way to A1A and the beach. Explore by foot
The Restaurant People is sure to be a
or hop on the Water Taxi, a scenic way to
COURTESY ANDREW HEKTOR/EL VEZ; AUBERGE BEACH CONDO; ROOFTOP @ 1WLO; WATER TAXI; GYORGY PAPP/CASA SENSEI; ANDREW HEKTOR/EL VEZ; NSU ART MUSEUM
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scope out the yachts, mansions and bevy
ingredients and locally sourced seafood.
of eclectic bars that line the waterways.
The ocean views are stunning.
For lunch with a spectacular ocean
Or trek back into the urban heart of
view, head to El Vez, a new Mexican
downtown for some rooftop barhopping
eatery by restaurateur extraordinaire
during sunset. Check out Rooftop @
Stephen Starr. Think Baja-style dishes like
1WLO, another great concept from The
delectable fish tacos and three kinds of
Restaurant People. And Sparrow, the
guacamole. There’s also more than 60
just-opened rooftop bar perched above
different kinds of tequila, so whether you
The Dalmar hotel, has craft cocktails and
shoot it or mix it into a made-from-scratch
killer views. After pre-dinner drinks, dine at
margarita, it’s sure to go down smooth.
the Dalmar’s new Terrace Grill, a classic
Then, either roll out your beach towel and
American restaurant concept by executive
soak up some rays on the sugary sand, or
chef Craig McNeil.
find a good shady spot under a palm tree
If you’re in the mood for Pan-Asian
to embark on one of the best tried and
Latin fusion for dinner, Casa Sensei offers
true activities along A1A: people watching.
a delicious combo of dim sum, sushi
As day fades into night, the scene
and Thai dishes. Keeping with the ethnic
continues to heat up and you can take
cuisine theme, ETARU’s newest outpost on
your pick from a long list of great new
Las Olas features Japanese robatayaki
restaurants and bars. If you opt to stay
dishes in a chic setting.
on the beach, head to the luxurious
Top the night off with a concert at
new Auberge Beach Residences &
Revolution Live, a stylish music venue
Spa, where DUNE executive chef
known for its great indie acts and rock
Edgar Beas will whip up fresh organic
bands. You might recognize it from the movie Rock of Ages. And the best part is that the venue is just steps away from
Clockwise from top left: El Vez’s outdoor seating; Auberge Beach Residences & Spa; Rooftop Bar @ 1WLO; Water Taxi; sushi at Casa Sensei; drinks at El Vez; admiring Andy Warhol at NSU Art Museum
the Brightline station. So kick back after a perfect day in Fort Lauderdale and let the train drive you home. Then plan another adventure for next weekend.
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for the love of ... cooking!
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD
South Florida’s culinary adventures are anything but half-baked. By Chanel Samson
certificate of accomplishment and the
you’re graded on is the deliciousness
chops to make the best possible pizza
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in your own kitchen.
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and wine, learning has never been
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Chef Jean-Pierre’s invites you to pull
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CAKES, ETC. A scroll through Cakes, Etc.’s online gallery of elaborate tiered and stacked cakes can instill as much wonder at their beauty as it can fear at the daunting idea of decorating one yourself. Luckily, the self-dubbed “toy store for cake decorators” offers as many types of classes as it does custom cakes to choose from. Monday through Thursday evenings, bring your piping bag and frosting tips to learn the basics of cake decorating (icing borders and buttercream roses) or work yourself up to more advanced techniques (using fondant and making wired gumpaste flowers). The proverbial — and literal — icing on this cake is that the store also offers premium and well-priced decorating tools to get you started. 2800 N. Military Trail West Palm Beach cakes-etc.com (561) 615-4431
course menus range from tributes to Julia Child (coquille Saint Jacques, beef bourguignon and crème caramel) to a Spanish-themed paella feast (garlic shrimp tostada, paella Valencia and crème catalana). After watching executive chef and owner Jean-Pierre prepare your meal with debonair French charm, you get the satisfaction of sinking into the fine meal that was baked, boiled or braised right before
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spots
La Michoacana Natural
Azucar Ice Cream Company
Wilton Creamery
SUNDAE’S BEST AZUCAR ICE CREAM COMPANY
WILTON CREAMERY
LA MICHOACANA NATURAL
Cuban food is ubiquitous in
With more than 15 regular flavors,
For almost twenty years, this
Miami … and since 2011, so is
20 assorted toppings, 9 different
heladería has been offering more
Cuban ice cream! Made famous
homemade whipped creams,
than two-dozen flavors of Mexican-
by the store’s Abuela Maria flavor
25 sauces and syrups and an
inspired paletas (popsicles) in
(vanilla ice cream mixed with
assortment of cones, this shop is full
traditional (oreo, coconut and
guava, cream cheese and crunchy
of options! And while it can serve up
more) and homegrown tastes such
Maria cookies), this shop sits in
a traditional sundae, try the signature
as mango mixed with pineapple
the heart of Little Havana and
ice cream nachos — piled high with
and chile powder. Aside from their
offers a glimpse into the owner’s
your choice of ice cream, cinnamon
treats on a stick, the shop sells 30
life with her abuela (grandmother),
chips, berries, sweet cream cheese,
varieties of homemade traditional
who loved to make her own ice
syrup and whipped cream — as a
ice cream using the freshest fruit
cream. Following that tradition, all
fun option. Check out the new small
and natural ingredients. They also
recipes are homemade with new
batch flavor added every Friday (with
advertise a banana split, but the
flavors debuting regularly. Boasting
over 600 new ones added since
truth is you can customize your
signature Miami sabor made with
opening) as well as vegan, no-sugar-
sundae any way you like (even sans
local ingredients, the shop also
added, sorbet and dog-friendly
banana) with three different flavors
offers unique seasonal flavors
options. The shop’s most popular
of ice cream (for a total of nine
as well as classic, tropical fruit,
“He’s Not Worth It” recipe is totally
scoops!) plus a choice of toppings.
sugar-free and sorbet selections.
and completely worth it.
636 Belvedere Rd.
1503 SW 8th St., Miami
2301 Wilton Dr., #C4, Wilton Manors
West Palm Beach
azucaricecream.com
wiltoncreamery.com
(561) 514-3030
(305) 381-0369
(954) 565-1183
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BALL LE 28
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ER David Beckham has dominated every football field and fashion page he’s been on. In South Florida, the icon might find his greatest stage yet. We’re less than a year away from the opening kick-off that will mark professional soccer’s return to South Florida. That moment, in the center of a glorious new 18,000-seat Fort Lauderdale stadium, will be both the culmination of years of tireless efforts and, at the same time, just the beginning of what is sure to be a long, successful run. With that one kick, the rewards of a triumphant past will instantly become the promise of a bright future, and right there, in the spiritual center of it all, will be David Beckham. He won’t be on the field, mind you, but his iconic presence and determined drive will have made that day a reality … and the dreams of tomorrow all the more thrilling. London-born and universally beloved, David Beckham’s PA IMAGES/ALAMY STOCK PHOTO
rise from kick-bending midfielder and pose-striking model to boardroom businessman and philanthropic humanitarian seems like an overnight success story, but the apparent ease of that ascension has everything to do with Beckham’s charismatic demeanor and behind-the-scenes hard work. With Beckham’s latest and greatest efforts as the leader of the ownership group of Inter Miami CF — a Major League Soccer expansion team 29
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cover
that will begin its reign in 2020 at
the right place and I knew that at some
the fandom’s ensuing fever pitch, and
Fort Lauderdale’s improved Lockhart
point, if we got the right people around
all of South Florida will be welcome.
Stadium — South Florida is getting
the team, it would happen. And being
Welcome to feel the thrill.
a unique close-up at exactly what
here today, it’s a really proud moment.”
Welcome to revel in the successes.
England, Posh Spice and the soccer-
Inter Miami’s bright future is surely
Welcome to be, even now before that
worshipping world fell in love with. And those lovey-dovey feelings are absolutely mutual. “I always knew that this was the
“I always knew that this was the place. That’s why I never walked away.”
place,” Beckham said recently at an event with the team’s Academy
one that will unite sports fans and
opening kick-off has even taken place,
players. “That’s why I never walked
fun-loving residents well beyond the
at the center of it all.
away. It’s why I never turned around
team’s Fort Lauderdale — and future
Who else but David Beckham
and said I’m done. Because I knew this
Miami — stadium. Both will be homes
could have brought that magic to
was the moment and I knew this was
custom-built for long-term success and
South Florida? ●
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David Beckham high fives Inter Miami CF Academy players. Renderings of Lockhart Stadium (left) and Miami Freedom Park
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Within minutes of the city centers, visitors find watersports that deliver adrenaline and create memories. By Monica Lewman-Garcia
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Whether you’re looking for a leisurely day out with the family or an adrenaline-filled adventure for your next weekend getaway, you’re in the right place. Riding through South Florida’s cities makes getting to your favorite water sport — and getting your feet wet — as fun and carefree as possible.
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IT’S NOT JUST US…
The Blue Heron Bridge area in West Palm Beach was named one of the 50 best dive sites in the world by Sport Diver magazine and referred to as Florida’s “best shore dive” by Scuba Diving magazine.
Sea Life in West Palm Beach Looking to do a shore dive, drop down
Another amazing underwater
100 feet, or try scuba diving for the
adventure can be found at Phil
first time? Visitors who want to get
Foster Park near the Blue Heron
a better view of Florida’s undersea
Bridge, just 15 minutes from
beauty should check out The Scuba
downtown. Internationally known
Club, the longest running dive
for its unique and plentiful marine
operation in Palm Beach County.
life including spotted rays, squid
With dive boats going out six days
and octopus, the park has a
a week, J.D. and his team cater to
guarded swimming area that
new and experienced divers. Certified
caters to swimmers, snorkelers
divers can hit local dive sites like a
and scuba divers. Be sure to
164-foot-long sunken freighter named
check out the underwater snorkel
Zion Train or an upside-down barge
trail featuring shark statues and
called Miss Jenny. Inexperienced divers
limestone boulders that span a
can take a “Discover Scuba Diving”
2-acre area in 6 to 10 feet of water.
course that gives a quick-and-easy
Finish off your day with a quick-
introduction to the underwater sport.
and-easy trip to Manatee Lagoon, a
While creature sightings abound
free Palm Beach County educational
year round, divers who visit during
attraction with an observation
turtle nesting season (from March 1
deck that enables visitors to view
through October 31) should be on the
manatees up close. During manatee
lookout for leatherbacks, loggerheads,
season, between November 15 and
greens, and hawksbills. Divers may
March 3, the gentle behemoths
also see Atlantic goliath groupers,
are attracted to the warm-water
the 700-plus-pound giants that are
outflows of Florida Power & Light
known to spawn off Palm Beach
Company’s (FPL) Riviera Beach Next
from August through September.
Generation Clean Energy Center.
thescubaclub.com
visitmanateelagoon.com
Clockwise from top left (opposite): The Scuba Club dives deep; Turtle sightings abound during turtle nesting season; Outside Manatee Lagoon; Capturing close-ups with the manatees at Manatee Lagoon
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Walk on Water in Fort Lauderdale Since Cypress Gardens’ first four-
Las Olas Paddle Boards, just 3 miles
tier skier pyramid impressed tourists,
from the station, offers a great way for
Florida has been a haven for water
visitors to navigate Fort Lauderdale’s
skiers. Visitors to Fort Lauderdale
scenic Las Olas Isles, a series of
who are ready to take the plunge
waterways that branch out from Las
and learn to water ski should
Olas Boulevard. In addition to great
check out McGinnis Ski School.
views of nature, visitors get a front
Just 6 miles away from Brightline’s
row look at beautiful multimillion-
Fort Lauderdale station, Ann and J.P.
dollar homes and luxury yachts of all
McGinnis provide expert coaching
sizes lining the waterways. Plus, for
on the smooth, warm waters of
those who want to share the rowing
Butterfly Lake. J.P. is a Fort Lauderdale
responsibilities, they offer an XL
native who has been skiing since
Ride group paddleboard that holds
he was 4 years old and Ann was
up to eight people. It’s great for a
a competitive skier in Europe. The
family outing or bachelorette party.
school has been open since the
For those who are really intent on
1970s and features wakeboarding
relaxing, ask for a motor to be added!
and kneeboarding lessons as well.
lasolaspaddleboards.com
mcski.com Finish your day on the water with an While the thought of traversing local
exceptional and relaxing view from the
waters while balanced on something
privacy of your own gondola. With 165
akin to a surfboard might sound
miles of navigable waterways, visi-
intimidating, stand-up paddleboarding
tors will learn why Fort Lauderdale is
(SUP) is easy and fun for all ages.
nicknamed the “Venice of America.” Las
In fact, the Outdoor Foundation’s
Olas Gondolas, located just 1 mile from
2013 Outdoor Participation Report
the Brightline station, provides 75-min-
listed stand-up paddleboarding as
ute tours allowing riders to appreciate
the most popular outdoor activity
the unique beauty of this incredible city.
among first-time participants.
lasolasgondola.com
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In addition to great views of nature, visitors get a front row look at beautiful multimilliondollar homes and luxury yachts of all sizes lining the waterways.
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FROM SOLAR TREES TO SOLAR FARMS…WE’RE GROWING SOLAR ACROSS THE SUNSHINE STATE. Florida’s largest energy company, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), is in the midst of the largest solar expansion in the history of America. Through a groundbreaking “30-by-30” plan, FPL will install more than 30 million solar panels across Florida by 2030.
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Visitors looking to raise their heart rates
high above the waters of Biscayne Bay.
lunch, check out Bayside Marketplace,
while on Miami Beach should check
jetboatmiami.com
a two-story open-air shopping center
out Jetboat Miami, just a 30-minute walk (or an even quicker Metromover
surrounded by Biscayne Bay. In Visitors with visions of The Endless
addition to shops, restaurants, and live
ride) from the station. This location
Summer surf movie dancing in their
music, Bayside is a hub for local water
caters to those who are looking for
heads can master the waves on Miami
taxis, tour boats, and fishing charters.
a great ride and a great story.
Beach with a little help from the team at
It’s also within walking distance of
SoBe Surf. Girard Middleton, a SUP pro,
MiamiCentral station, making it a great
Adrenaline Junkie jet-boat tour that
founded the first surf school in Miami
location to coordinate meet-ups or
features 360-degree twists and
Beach in 2002. His team of instructors
chill out until the next adventure.
high-speed cruising. Riders will also
is focused on giving customers a
baysidemarketplace.com
see the Miami homes of the rich and
solid foundation and a great surfing
famous on Star Island while holding
adventure. Lessons are taught on South
on for dear life. Visitors who want to
Beach where waves are consistent and
on the water, let your adrenaline
take the “wheel” can rent Jet Skis
gentle and the bottom is sandy. The
rush happen while chasing fun,
for 30 or 60 minutes and enjoy the
water is fairly shallow, allowing first-
not navigating rush-hour traffic on
breathtaking views of downtown Miami.
time surfers the opportunity to learn in
the way. Whether you’re looking
The ultimate adrenaline junkie will
a beautiful, safe location. Surf lessons,
for the next big wave or a world-
want to try the extreme water toys and
SUP tours, and private coaching are
class snorkeling spot, the waters
rent a flyboard or jet pack. Once riders
just a half hour away from the station.
surrounding West Palm Beach, Fort
receive training and get comfortable,
sobesurf.com/miami/surf-lessons/
Lauderdale and Miami promise the
The most popular ride is a 30-minute
they are released to fly on their own
To cap off a visit or just break for
When planning your next day out
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perfect day at the perfect beach. ●
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Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson rides in style
CENTER OF IT ALL
As Brightline continues to bring South Florida closer, the expansion efforts to connect with Orlando are picking up steam.
With so much to experience here in South Florida, it’s easy to forget that there’s a whole lot of state above West Palm Beach. Come 2022, Brightline will be putting one of those upstate cities on the map — succeeding where Mickey Mouse and Harry Potter have been trying for years — and cutting the ribbon on a brand new station that will connect Central Florida with South Florida in a revolutionary, game-changing way. Brightline will make its Central Florida home in Orlando International Airport (MCO), less than 20 miles from so many fantastic ways to spend a day Orlando, Sea World, Downtown Orlando … the list goes on. While the state-of-the-art facility is being built, the construction efforts to connect it with Brightline’s South Florida stations are entering project phases that can’t help but excite and energize those involved.
VIRGIN TRAINS; BRIGHTLINE (3)
(or weekend): Walt Disney World Resort, Universal
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“Connecting Central and South
with a ceremonial Virgin-red spike,
Florida will bring thousands of jobs
reminiscent of the “golden spike”
today, and by modernizing infrastructure,
ceremony 150 years ago that joined
we will strengthen Florida’s economy
the East and West on the United
for decades,” says Patrick Goddard,
States’ first transcontinental, coast-to-
president of Brightline. “For a project of
coast railroad line.
this scope and magnitude, a world-class
Like any worthy project, it takes
construction team has been assembled
hard work from the ground up. And
to undertake this tremendous
as Brightlne is proving, that upward
assignment, and we congratulate them
progress works in geographic
helping us make history.”
terms as well. South Florida is
In May, the five contractors developing the 170 miles of new track
clearly Virgin territory, and the excitement is spreading. ●
as part of a $4 billion private investment in Phase 2 of the expansion were announced: Hubbard Construction Company, Wharton-Smith Inc., The Middlesex Corporation, Granite Construction and HSR Constructors. Their work will generate more than 10,000 jobs and over $650 million in tax revenue. And in June, Goddard was in Orlando with many local dignitaries to break ground on the project, going so far as to commemorate the event
Sir Richard’s Wild Rides During a productive spring in which he made traveling strides from South Dakota (personally asking the landlocked locals to book a cruise with Virgin Voyages) to outer space (announcing the new spaceport home for Virgin Galactic), Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson made perhaps his biggest splash right here in South Florida. Not only was Branson front-andcenter for a champagne toast to the rebranded Virgin MiamiCentral station, but he even hopped on board and experienced the finest in train transportation alongside fellow travelers. Some regulars, some firsttimers — all starstruck. “Virgin has a long history of changing industries for the better and inspiring enduring loyalty through outstanding customer experiences,” said Branson on that April morning. “Today marks the first step in that journey with Virgin Trains USA. “I’m very excited to see the transformation of our service and the plans for the next phase of the project to Orlando.”
The Intermodal Terminal Facility at Orlando International Airport
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LIGHTS, CAMERA, SUNSHINE
Bad Boys is only the latest franchise to put South Florida cities on the silver screen. Even a tight focus on these three areas will give film fans plenty of famous locations to scout.
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South Florida is undeniably photogenic. The sunshine might make us all a little loopy, but the lighting is perfect, the palm trees provide a provocative backdrop, and generations of real-estate booms have granted us architecture ranging from faux-Moorish castles to retro-futurist art deco hotels. It’s no wonder big-time directors keep rediscovering the place. A tour taking in all the South Florida film hotspots would last for months — even tracing the path of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective would be a full-time endeavor, much less golfing along with the Caddyshack crew or walking in the footsteps of the Bad Boys franchise. Instead, movie buffs can narrow their focus to three distinct areas that are packed with more than their fair share of Florida film history. Have fun scouting these locations.
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Virginia Key (Miami) It wasn’t the first film shot in Miami
key to Neve Campbell’s secret life
and it wasn’t the most famous film
… if only Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon
shot in Miami, but the first famous film
and Denise Richards could figure it
shot in Miami starred a bottlenose
out. Director John McNaughton told
dolphin and a 12-year-old boy. Flipper
Filmmaker magazine he wanted to
rocketed child actor Luke Halpin to
bring out as much local beauty as
stardom in 1963, launching a TV series,
he could: “[It’s] a movie about really
a sequel, a spin-off starring a sea lion,
ugly people in terms of their interiors
and a couple of remakes. The dolphin
… so to make their surroundings ugly
performances were shot at a training
is telling the joke twice; I wanted it to
facility in the Keys and at the Miami
be beautiful and lush and gorgeous.”
Seaquarium on Virginia Key.
Don’t count on disposing of bodies
The island off the Rickenbacker
here in real life, though — the actual
Causeway has provided a convenient
Virginia Key doesn’t have so many
bit of wild Florida for later filmmakers.
roaming alligators.
The 1996 Demi Moore-Burt Reynolds
You can see the Rickenbacker
vehicle Striptease used the
Marina’s elevated boat parking as Paul
Seaquarium for atmosphere, but the
Walker’s ex-cop drives south through
1998 erotic thriller Wild Things used
Virginia Key in 2003’s 2 Fast 2 Furious.
Virginia Key extensively — the site of
The biggest star turn for Virginia
the fictional Glades Motel and Smilin’
Key, though, took place with another
Jack’s Fish Camp (based on a real
boy actor — it’s where Alex Hibbert
Virginia Key bar, the late and lamented
as “Little” gets swimming lessons in
Jimbo’s). In the film, this place is the
2016’s multi-Oscar-winning Moonlight.
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With its boutiques and bistros, Las Olas
years later, when Where the Boys
Boulevard is a perfectly pleasant place
Are brought fun-loving kids George
moviemakers have filmed plenty of
to take in the scenery, as all kinds of
Hamilton, Connie Francis, Yvette
street scenes, but two titles shot in
cinematographers would agree. At
Mimieux, Dolores Hart, Jim Hutton
the upscale neighborhoods flanking
the west end, where the Riverwalk
and Frank Gorshin to the east end of
East Las Olas show the real range
begins at the corner of Andrews
Las Olas. They made the beachfront
of South Florida cinema. The main
Avenue, pioneering filmmaker D.W.
bar Elbo Room synonymous with
character of the 1986 kids’ adventure
Griffith lived at the Broward Hotel.
spring break. A short distance
Flight of the Navigator lived in a home
Before Hollywood was Hollywood,
south on A1A, they shot a scene
in Idlewyld. Much less family-friendly
he filmed hits here like 1920’s The
in the Wreck Bar, which features
fare was shot north of the bridges on
Idol Dancer, which transformed the
underwater windows looking out into
Seven Isles Drive. If you look closely
New River into a fictional South Seas
the Yankee Clipper Hotel pool — and
at one of the stately homes, you might
island, followed by The Love Flower
a troupe of mermaid entertainers.
see a jokey nameplate on a driveway
and The White Rose. He told locals:
In 1999’s Analyze This, Robert DeNiro
Between the two ends of Las Olas,
reading “2616 Lovelace Place.” That’s
“There may be more beautiful rivers
and Billy Crystal talked through their
where a particular scene in 1972’s
in the world than the New River,
problems sitting at the same bar.
notorious Deep Throat was shot. They
which flows through the heart of your
Nowadays, it’s part of the B Ocean
also got exteriors of Linda Lovelace
city, but if so I have never seen it.”
Resort, and still serves as a venue
driving over one of the bridges, so
Another wave of fame came 40
for mermaid (and mermen) shows.
if it looks kind of familiar, well….
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Lake Worth and Palm Beach (West Palm Beach) The West Palm area has carved out
can see then-city commissioner
Ray Liotta and Jason Lee in the 2001
its space on the silver screen, too —
Mark Foley chomping a burger.
romantic crime-caper Heartbreakers.
most often using either the upscale
Keep strolling east toward the
Horror fans will want to keep their
environs of Palm Beach or the funkier
bridge and you’ll notice a few familiar
eyes open along the drive, though.
locations of Lake Worth Beach.
locations from 1993’s Wrestling
It was in these sea grape trees and
Stroll down the Avenues (that’s what
Ernest Hemingway, which saw Robert
mangroves that portions of 1977’s
locals call Lake Avenue and Lucerne
Duvall as a reserved Cuban barber
Shock Waves were filmed. Star
Avenue, the two one-way streets
forging unlikely friendships with a
Peter Cushing might have gotten
that define downtown Lake Worth)
loud-mouthed old salt played by
more recognition for his other 1977
and you’ll find yourself following
Richard Harris (pre-Dumbledore)
role — some derivative genre flick
the footsteps of two sets of stars.
and a young waitress played by
called Star Wars — but his work here
Sandra Bullock (pre-Speed).
and in Coral Gables’ Biltmore hotel
In 1981, Lawrence Kasdan filmed William Hurt’s down-on-his-luck
Catch a ride over the bridge and
created cinema’s first (and most
lawyer getting entangled with
head 7 miles up A1A to Palm Beach
chilling) underwater Nazi zombie
Kathleen Turner’s femme fatale here
and you’ll find yourself at The
movie. Creepy, cultivated Cushing
in the steamy noir Body Heat. The
Breakers, the legendary Gilded Age
shares top billing with screen legend
historic city hall at US1 was just outside
grand hotel. The spiraling columns
John Carradine, bikini-clad Brooke
Hurt’s legal office and his favorite
and elaborate archways set the scene
Adams … and none other than Luke
diner. Down the sandwich counter
for Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer
Halpin, who had won America’s
from where he meets his prosecutor
Love Hewitt using their feminine
heart a decade earlier as Sandy
buddy (a young Ted Danson), you
wiles to ensnare Gene Hackman,
Ricks, the kid from Flipper. ●
Clockwise from top left (opposite): George Hamilton and Dolores Hart in Where the Boys Are; Robert DeNiro and Billy Crystal at the B Ocean Resort in Analyze This; Sigourney Weaver and Jennifer Love Hewitt play a mother-daughter duo in Heartbreakers; Richard Harris and Robert Duvall in Wrestling Ernest Hemingway; Linda Lovelace in Deep Throat
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Glamorous gardens are all over this subtropic paradise of ours, waiting to be wandered and worshipped. By Jen Karetnick
Gardens are imbued with all sorts of metaphorical meanings, from the biblical to the sensual. They imply that a paradise once exited can never be entered again, and that everything has a season that passes. But they also remind us of bounty, and show us how to look ahead to life’s joys even as we suffer losses. As author Michael Pollan writes, “The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.” Whatever your reasons are for enjoying gardens, here in the subtropics of South Florida, all types of them — botanical, Eastern, formal — are available year-round. 49
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You might not conflate koi ponds with
the globe. Fairchild is also known for
Art Deco, but the closest garden to
its arts and culture incorporations,
Virgin MiamiCentral is on the way
such as its Chihuly exhibits and the
to South Beach. The 2.6-acre Miami
annual International Mango Festival.
Beach Botanical Garden, sandwiched
Clockwise from top (opposite): Vizcaya Museum & Gardens; Chihuly’s End of the Day tower at Fairchild Tropical Gardens; The Kampong; Mangos at the International Mango Festival at Fairchild; The Japanese-inspired Miami Botanical Garden
Nearby, in Coconut Grove, a similar
between the Holocaust Memorial
compound called The Kampong
and the Convention Center, was
calls to tropical plant lovers. A
planted for all the senses, so some
9-acre reserve, this National Tropical
blooms emit beautiful fragrances
Botanic Garden is, like Fairchild,
(like the Ylang-ylang tree and
also a research and educational
Frangipani); some develop into
facility, with nearly 2,000 species of
fruit; and others just stand around
flowering and fruit trees on display.
waiting to be noticed for their
Its setting just off Biscayne Bay adds
looks. The garden also features
some extra Instagram pizzazz.
Japanese elements, and among
Closer to downtown, industrialist
other festivities, a Japanese Spring
James Deering’s historic Vizcaya
Festival is celebrated annually.
Museum & Gardens offers the most
In the opposite direction, Fairchild
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Miami’s Global Inspiration
formal designs, inspired by those
Tropical Botanic Garden is a
carefully clipped hedges and
horticultural oasis in urbane Miami.
landscaped paths from 17- to 18th-
Named for “plant explorer” Dr. David
century Italy and France. It’s like what
Fairchild, the 83 acres house rare
you’d see around castles — which
collections, put together from seeds
is, in fact, exactly what Vizcaya is,
and cuttings scavenged from all over
on a slightly smaller scale.
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As author Michael Pollan writes, “The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.�
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As with Vizcaya, the preserved Bonnet
if not strictly a garden in convention.
of the state parks unique ecosystems:
House Museum & Gardens on Fort
A live oak hammock, it’s landscaped
a mangrove habitat, a coastal dune
Lauderdale Beach is a mindful way to
with native plants and considered a
and a slough, all of which house
pass the day. Although there’s plenty of
sanctuary for both birds and humans
native plants and wildlife, including the
tropical green and an amazing orchid
who like to watch them. Tropical
gopher tortoise and indigo snake. On
collection on the estate’s grounds, the
Audubon Society members report
any day of the week, a 1-mile audio
house was built on a native barrier
sightings of painted buntings, warblers
tour of the park is available for guests
island, so there’s also Atlantic Ocean
and other colorful passerine.
who prefer to move at their own pace.
ecosystems including dunes, mangrove
If you want to learn more about
For a blend of natural and urban
wetlands and a freshwater slough.
the plants you’re seeing, native and
entertainment, stroll along the
These are all extremely attractive to
otherwise, head to Hugh Taylor Birch
water’s edge at Esplanade Park. This
migratory birds, so bring binoculars if
State Park, part of the barrier island.
landscaped section of the Riverwalk
you’re of a bird-watching bent.
Ranger-led tours are offered every
Park route is also where a glass
Friday and Saturday morning at 10:30
pavilion provides seating for concerts
a.m. and will guide you through each
and other events.
Similarly, the 1.27-acre Sailboat Bend Preserve is a conservation area,
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Fort Lauderdale’s Natural Wonders
The playful gardens outside Bonnet House Museum & Gardens (left) and lawns chairs at Esplanade Park
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Seven Beings at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (left) and Cutting Corners stickwork exhibit by Patrick Dougherty at Mounts Botanical Gardens (right)
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Also located on its respective downtown
Likewise a passion project and limited
defines itself as “a 14-acre living plant
waterfront in conjunction with an
in size to 2.5 acres, Gene Joyner’s
museum.” Indeed, with 25 different
amphitheater, CityZen Garden provides a
Unbelievable Acres Botanic Garden
arenas, ranging from a children’s maze
calm vibe. Take a walk on its beautifully
was designed to resemble a rainforest.
to a Mediterranean garden, there truly
manicured path through bamboo and
Carefully tended to keep cold-sensitive
is somewhere in the plant kingdom for
other tropical plantings, then pause to
plants protected, the garden is a
everyone to explore. Sales, classes and
admire Dudali sculptures installed by
veritable feast of tropical fruit plants.
other festivities occur year-round.
designers and artists Beju LeJobart,
Of the 160 varieties, at least 17 are
Sherryl Muriente and Marco Casagrande.
carambola (star fruit) alone.
Speaking of installations, the Ann
For more inspiration in the West Palm
Finally, for enthusiasts who don’t mind an extra bit of travel to Delray Beach, the foliage at The Four Arts
Norton Sculpture Gardens is two acres
Beach area, visit Floral Emporium.
Botanical Gardens always stuns the
surrounding renowned sculptor Ann
A design boutique, the Emporium
senses. Originally designed in 1938,
Weaver Norton’s house, which is on the
also showcases a 20,000-square-foot
these seven display gardens have a
National Register of Historic Places. The
botanical garden curated by owners
mission statement: They’re meant to
grounds feature a collection of palms —
Steven Spaulding and John Blaise.
advise South Florida homeowners on
about 250 species — and 100 works of
The proprietors will offer advice or
landscaping their own backyards. Which
her art. The largest pieces, comprised of
services to design your own outdoor
means that you can take this visual
brick, are located in a section that has
spaces as well.
food for thought with you and mull over
been restricted to native growth for a natural, unmanicured design.
Leaving West Palm Beach, Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County
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Let Brightline lead the way to these can’t-miss events all over South Florida.
JULY Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach
July 4 & 6 South America soccer doubleheaders, featuring C.A. Peñarol, Millonarios FC, Club Nacional de Football and América de Cali FAU Stadium 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton
July 6 Hugh Jackman
BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway Sunrise
July 11 Mary J. Blige and Nas Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
July 11 – 16 Miami Swim Week Miami
July 1 – Sept. 21 Experiencing Nirvana Photography
Pompano Beach Cultural Center 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach
July 13 Overtown Music & Arts Festival
NW 2nd & NW 3rd Avenues between NW 8th & NW 10th Streets, Miami
July 14 New Kids on the Block, Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature
BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise
July 14 New Found Glory Revolution Live 100 SW 3rd Ave. Fort Lauderdale
July 20 Iliza Shlesinger
Seminole Hard Rock 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood
Few things are more Miami than Miami Swim Week.
July 20 Young The Giant, Fitz and the Tantrums Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami
July 20 Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest
South Florida Fairgrounds 9067 Southern Blvd. West Palm Beach
July 23 – 27 Bugfest-by-the-Sea Lauderdale-by-the-Sea July 25 – 27 Jennifer Lopez
AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
July 25 blink-182 and Lil Wayne Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach LOCATION COLOR GUIDE
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July 26 A Live Conversation with John Cusack Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale
July 26 Carly Rae Jepsen
Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave. Miami Beach
July 26 – 27 Dave Matthews Band Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
July 28 Shawn Mendes and Alessia Cara
AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami
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AUGUST August 1 – 7 Dine Out Downtown Delray Restaurant Week Downtown Delray Beach
August 2 – 4 USA CBD Expo
Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach
August 3 Luke Bryan
Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
August 3 Bill Maher
Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave., Miami Beach
August 7 Jonas Brothers
August 17 Queen + Adam Lambert
August 13 – 15 Los Angeles Dodgers at Miami Marlins
August 17 LIVE, Bush, Our Lady Peace
AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd. Miami
Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way Miami
August 16 Heart, Elle King and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
August 17 Brad Paisley
Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway Sunrise
Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. Miami
August 23 Backstreet Boys
BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise
August 24 Vampire Weekend
The one and only Rolling Stones will be rocking the Hard Rock Stadium on Labor Day weekend.
August 29 The B-52s, OMD, Berlin Broward Center for the Performing Arts 201 SW 5th Ave. Fort Lauderdale
August 30 Beck and Cage the Elephant Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
August 30 One Nation Under a Groove with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (with Fishbone)
James L. Knight Center 400 SE 2nd Ave., Miami
Revolution Live 100 SW 3rd Ave. Fort Lauderdale
August 29 Florida Georgia Line
August 31 The Rolling Stones
Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens
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SEPTEMBER Boca Raton
September 1 – 30 Flavor Palm Beach Palm Beach
September 1 LOTOS Music Festival
Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real Boca Raton
September 8 Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens
September 10 Jenny Lewis
Revolution Live 100 SW 3rd Ave. Fort Lauderdale
September 11 Lizzo
Fillmore Miami Beach 1700 Washington Ave., Miami
September 12 Cat Power Revolution Live 100 SW 3rd Ave. Fort Lauderdale
September 12 – 22 Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures
September 15 New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens
September 18 Pup
Culture Room 3045 N. Federal Hwy. Fort Lauderdale
September 20 The Who
BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise
September 21 Game of Thrones Live Concert Experience Coral Sky Amphitheatre 601-7 Sanburys Way West Palm Beach
September 29 Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens
Nick Cannon brings Wild ‘N Out Live to the 305 with a star-studded cast plus musical guest Yo Gotti!
ART EVERY MONTH! Art Walk, Wynwood Walls — Second Saturday of Every Month
9/12 – 9/15: BB&T Center 1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise 9/19 – 9/22: AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
September 14 Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out Live
AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
September 14 – 21 Brazilian Film Festival Miami
September 14 Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at University of Miami Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Dr. Miami Gardens
Art Walk, FatVillage — Last Saturday of Every Month
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September 1 – 30 Boca Restaurant Month
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