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The Boca Raton comes alive through its people and its historic legacy.

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We have the birds and the bees, a Ferrari-inspired cabana, and a reimagined Beach Club on the horizon.

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The sky is the limit at The Boca Raton’s new Tower Suite Collection.

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Fashion is easy at The Boca Raton, with luxury leisure brands for the whole family at our elevated boutiques.

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Get to know philanthropic members of The Boca Raton Club and meet two bright stars on the Member Relations Team.

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Spa Palmera’s ancient practices lead to balance and well-being.

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Holiday celebrations took center stage at our special members' Thanksgiving, Christmas and Menorah Lighting festivities.

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Our special events for members and guests ensure that there is something for everyone at The Boca Raton.

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There are endless ways to enjoy The Boca Raton; here are 26 activities to get you started.

CULINARY PASSIONS Three top chefs at The Boca Raton speak to what inspires them to craft memorable dining experiences.

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The Boca Raton— through its people IT WAS APPARENT as soon as I met him. In my first encounter with Chef Takao Soejima, I noted his deft skills, calm demeanor, and precision to his craft. In Chef Soejima’s 15-year career here at The Boca Raton, he has become a well-respected ambassador for Japanese cuisine. From being hand-picked to work alongside Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto to now helming our own Japanese Bocce Club, Soejima has made the Far East feel just a bit closer through his sushi creations and other Japanese classics. In this issue, we wanted to present the story behind a few of our amazing chefs, including Soejima, Chef Adam Pile of Principessa Ristorante, and Chef Christopher Morain of The Flamingo Grill. They each have compelling backgrounds that led

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them to The Boca Raton, and are passionate about why it’s meaningful to serve the most important guest: you.

As we continue forward with another inspiring season at The Boca Raton, it is only appropriate to share details of those who have inspired us, including Club members and philanthropists Carrie Rubin and Dr. Patricio Espinosa, both of whom have been dedicated to making a difference in this community and beyond. They are just two of the many members we have who embraced the idea that altruism knows no boundaries. Read their stories on page 46, and discover how their actions might inspire you as well.

This season is an exciting one for us at the property. A new addition to our destination just opened, showcasing our next step in unparalleled experiences. The Tower Suite Collection includes one-bedroom suites, and ranges up to several new expansive Signature Suites on the 23rd through 26th floors of Tower. Each suite features spectacular views from Tower, one of the city’s tallest buildings. In addition, Tower Suite Collection guests receive access to Top of the Tower, a private lounge with an array of experiences and culinary offerings that highlight global flavors in a coveted 27th floor setting. Discover more about this exciting new opening on page 36.

This issue features stories that are dear to our hearts, including the impact that former owner Clarence Geist had on the South Florida region. In addition, read our fun A to Z Guide on page 56, detailing some of our property’s most popular amenities—and some hidden gems.

Most importantly, whether you are a Club member or a resort guest, we hope you find that the stories from these pages come to life for you in your own personal way. The Boca Raton is not just about writing history, it’s about experiencing it, too.

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Only At The Boca Raton Birds and the bees, a Ferrari-inspired cabana, and a reimagined Beach Club on the horizon

QUEEN BEE The pollinators were in danger. That’s what Roxanne Altrui, beekeeper and owner of BeeMade Honey, remembers hearing during the phone call with Chef Andrew Roenbeck, whose team spotted a hive high above a kapok tree at The Boca Raton. The next day, Altrui and her team came out to rescue the all-important bees, whose number topped out at around 500 pollinators, including the queen. “We knew Roxanne would be the right person to call,” Roenbeck says. “Her understanding of the importance of bees to our food production and her tender care to ensure their survival is exactly the type of partner we look for at The Boca Raton.” Altrui, whose BeeMade Honey exclusively produces honey for the property, couldn’t have been happier to save the bees and bring them safely home to her Palm City farm— to buzz another day.

BRUNCH BUNCH Experience an exquisite brunch designed around gathering with friends and family, and exceptional cuisine. With a menu that brings Northern Italian flavors through savory brunch selections to your table, Principessa Ristorante’s new Sunday brunch is a feast for the senses, all served in a setting that overlooks the sparkling waters of Lake Boca Raton. Innovative dishes and cocktails, including a mimosa bar, complement the lively atmosphere, and a luxurious waterfront brunch—with an Italian accent.

MORE TO LOVE Allow your tropical spirit to soar year-round with The Boca Raton’s new partnership with LOVE BRAND & Co. through a capsule collection of men’s swimwear trunk prints and shirts celebrating the planet and its animals.

Available exclusively at Mr. Pink boutique at The Boca Raton, the two prints feature patterns of two breathtaking birds, a white heron and a roseate spoonbill, both emblematic symbols of our destination.

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SECOND STORY Capitalizing on some of the best views at The Boca Raton, the brand-new Second Story brings a new members-only experience to Harborside Pool Club. On the second-floor rooftop, overlooking the lush pool oasis and Intracoastal, the venue features Tequila Enemigo.

Second Story transports members to Tequila, Mexico, with a Latin American-inspired bar and lounge. The relaxed outdoor environment allows members to enjoy a specialty tequila cocktail and other drinks while savoring tasty grilled bites and live music. Cheers to that.

DRIVE TIME Enzo Ferrari’s vision was to create the world’s perfect car, one based on optimizing performance, design, and emotional value. That concept is the inspiration for a new Ferrarithemed cabana at Harborside Pool Club, in partnership with Ferrari of Fort Lauderdale. At the adultsonly pool, the cabana’s interior has the look and feel of an authentic Ferrari, complete with premium leather details, sleek aesthetics, and plush daybeds. To complete the experience, guests can take their Ferrari aspirations off-property with a two-day overnight use of a highly coveted Ferrari.

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BETWEEN THE SUN & SAND The Reimagination of Beach Club

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An exciting new chapter of Beach Club is on the horizon. A transformation will begin this spring, with plans to be unveiled in festive season 2024. Upon reopening, Club members and guests will discover a one-of-a-kind beachfront experience that reflects the evolving tastes and expectations of the contemporary, luxury traveler.

The full-scale property makeover— from guest rooms and suites to dining concepts to beach and pool upgrades and outdoor event space—is set to appeal to curiosity seekers. “We took a hard look at the beach and pool experience and asked ourselves, ‘How do we elevate that?’” says

Daniel H. Hostettler, president and CEO of The Boca Raton. “We decided that we want to provide a more experiential setting at Beach Club where activities around the beach and dining are refined while being authentic and unprescribed.”

Taking the lead from The Boca Raton’s first phase of renovation, which included a remake of Harborside, Beach Club’s refresh will continue elevating Club member and guest experiences. Soothing interior designs will reflect a chic beachside respite in all areas, including the guest rooms and Beach Club lounge, all focusing on a coastal, sophisticated feel that showcases open, lightfilled spaces, vibrant details, and natural materials and textures. The ever-popular Marisol restaurant will expand from its al fresco-only location to a new indoor-outdoor space. In addition, a seasonal restaurant will feature a rotating Latin-inspired menu.

“Our goal with Beach Club is to create an environment that’s engaging throughout the day,” Hostettler says.

“It’s our opportunity to present an eternal summer, highlighting the beauty of unscripted details amplified by the warmth of the ocean breeze and sun.”

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LAUGH OUT LOUD National touring comedian Jimmy Shubert’s impressive resume includes three major motion pictures in the past year, as well as an album that went to No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts. On tap for special appearances at The Boca Raton, Shubert describes his performances and offers a peek into the future.

How does stand-up comedy inspire people?

“I love making people laugh. I can’t tell you how many people come up to me and just grab my arm and say, ‘I just needed that, I haven’t laughed like that in a long time.’ I never take that for granted, ever. You don’t know what people are going through—maybe a kid lost his aunt, who was like his mom, and is depressed—and they come up to me and say, ‘You had me laughing, and you had me forget about things.’”

What about comedy resonates with people?

“When people are laughing, they get away from the things that make them sad. There’s a real power to this. It’s cathartic for some people. It is my superpower.”

You’ve performed previously at MB Supper Club.

How is the setting conducive to your superpower?

“I like that room because it’s intimate. Comedy is an intimate art form, but what I love about it is that it’s just you and the audience, and I like to talk to people in the audience.”

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It was a chance to explore new horizons, one that left a lasting impression on members of The Boca Raton Club. Sailing on the late fall seas, members took to the Caribbean waters for The Boca Raton President’s Cruise. The seven-day journey marked the inaugural voyage of Explora I cruise ship that featured sophisticated delights across 18 food and beverage venues, wellness programs, and curated service from a team of hospitality experts—not to mention a lifetime of memories and personal connections.

Setting sail from Miami’s port of call, members were welcomed by President & CEO Daniel H. Hostettler, who toasted the debut cruise experience as the first of many to come. Alongside partner Explora Journeys, a new brand that is fast becoming known for transformative luxury ocean travel, guests had their choice of oceanfront suites, penthouses, and residences designed to emulate European elegance.

A spirit of wellness enveloped the cruise, thanks to sunrise yoga on the deck, ocean-view fitness centers, and awakening playlists that took inspiration from the ocean’s natural harmonies.

Special excursions included diving into the turquoise ocean waters to explore coral reefs and the soft, dreamy beaches of the British Virgin Islands.

The President’s Cruise with Explora Journeys proved so successful that another is scheduled this year. From October 25 to November 5, 2024, Club members are invited to explore Europe and Africa aboard the inaugural journey of Explora II. The itinerary includes sites in Barcelona, Málaga, Lisbon, Tangier, and Gibraltar. Members can book through The Travel Desk, a preferred partner powered by ProTravel. travel@thebocaratonclub.com | 561.447.3507

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OMEONE ONCE TOLD ME that “changing your perspective changes your experience.” If that’s the case, then consider my travel experience fully morphed after a stay at the Tower Suite Collection. Nestled among the clouds, the Tower Suite Collection ranges from spacious one-bedroom suites to signature suites on the 23rd through 26th floors of Tower, the 27-story building whose soft pink façade has defined Boca Raton’s skyline for decades.

It was the view that overtook us initially. A stay in our suite allowed our family’s entrance to Top of the Tower, a private lounge on the top floor limited to Tower Suite Collection guests. Stepping off the elevator and walking into the exclusive Top of the Tower, we let out a collective “Wow,” when we saw the vista: sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean’s turquoise blue waters and Florida scenic coastline to our east, and a picturesque undulating 18-hole golf course to our west. To see the same ocean I grew up swimming in— one I have visited countless times and have since introduced my own children to—from this new, elevated vantage point was a feast for my eyes.

“It truly is special here,” said Samantha Seetaram, director of Tower Suite Collection, as she warmly greeted us upon arrival.

“There’s no other place in the area where you can experience this view.” And she’s right: Tower is the tallest building in the city, and it’s a special feeling taking in the unobstructed sights from the highest floor that Boca Raton has to offer.

If the views at the 27th floor lounge are a visual feast, then consider the other amenities

The Tower Suite Collection offers a luxurious interpretation of home-away-from-home, with sweeping views of the Intracoastal and the ocean.

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at Top of the Tower. Originally opened as a restaurant decades ago, today Top of the Tower has been reimagined as more of an experience than a sole dining outlet. During the day from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, an array of complimentary beverage and culinary items highlighting global cuisine awaited our family at self-serve stations. These included complimentary breakfast and light bites, but the complimentary hors d’oeuvres (and there is an additional a la carte option) created by Chef Mirella Flores and her culinary team were a special treat, with a rotating

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menu that included dumplings, Mediterranean-inspired salads, and Central American delights. Chef Mirella herself is a Peruvian native who brings international flair and exciting flavors to the evolving options.

My husband and I appreciated the curated Moët & Chandon beverage menu that, coupled with personal service from a dedicated butler and concierge team, paired beautifully with the large selection of wine, Champagne, and cocktails.

In addition, Top of the Tower allows guests to access curated private programming, like British High Tea,

Above, Top of the Tower, with its unparalleled views and imaginative food and beverage amenities, is a special privilege enjoyed by Tower Suite Collection guests.

Not to Be Missed at Tower Suite Collection Special advantages for guests of The Boca Raton’s ultraexclusive hotel suites include:

wine tastings, and cooking demos.

There’s even an Assouline library filled with travel-inspired books to spark ideas for your next global vacation.

On select weekend nights after 7:30 pm, expect to hear live music in the intimate setting, which is when Top of the Tower turns into a vibrant cocktail lounge serving a la carte tapas.

The expansive suites themselves are testament to a contemporary coastal vision by Rockwell Group, known for the sleek designs of several Nobu restaurants and high-end hotels around the world. Tower Suite Collection features guestrooms that

range from one-bedroom suites to signature suites that include a threebedroom Ocean View Townhouse with a double-height ceiling.

Our family peeked outside the windows in our suite to see boaters cruising along Lake Boca Raton and golfers teeing off at the course. I took a glance at my kids’ reactions to the views, and seeing their awe and appreciation of their new vantage point took my own breath away.

Perhaps one day they will appreciate a change of scenery as much as I am now. Either way, it goes to show the impact of a new perspective.

• Insider access. From preferred seating at Beach Club’s beach and pools and at Harborside Pool Club, plus prime bookings for water sports, to priority dining reservations, a Maserati chauffeur service for local outings, cruises to explore the Intracoastal, and more, guests will receive unmatched access.

• Tailored service. Each Tower Suite Collection guest is paired with individual team members from the butler program to create a personalized service experience.

• New sights. Classic telescopes at Top of the Tower allow guests to fully lean into South Florida’s breathtaking views.

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Play Dates Fashion is easy at The Boca Raton, with luxury leisure brands for the whole family at our elevated resort boutiques

Mercedes Salazar earrings, Croco Zoe swimsuit, palm tree fan, Jil D’Hostun bracelet, all from Everything But Water; Sadh crochet top, Michelle Farmer shorts, Mystique sandals, Lis Fiaschi raffia tote, pink and green fan, all from Michelle Farmer.

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Zimmerman dress, LB earrings, necklace with pearls, Rodo slide, Maria Oliver bag, all from Boca Chica; Dunhill sunglasses, Artesano hat, Frescobol Carioca shoes, Marine Layer shirt & shorts, all from Mr. Pink.

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Shopping at The Boca Raton Retail therapy never looked—or felt—so good. Discover elevated shopping concepts across the property, including fresh finds from must-have brands, seasonal pop-ups, and expanded services.

ASSOULINE Cloister Beginning in the mid-90s, Assouline brought the illustrated book market to life with creative products that were modern and luxurious. Discover a collection of Assouline coffee table books.

BOCA CHICA Cloister Our women’s lifestyle store celebrates the spirit of Florida with a global vision, offering a curated collection of women’s fashion, shoes, accessories, home décor, linens, and treasures from renowned and up-and-coming designers.

COLDWELL BANKER Cloister The Coldwell Banker brand is the oldest and most established residential real estate franchise system in North America. Learn about residential opportunities to enjoy Boca Raton.

EVERYTHING BUT WATER with locations at Harborside Pool Club and Tower Discover of-the-moment designer swimwear, resort wear, and accessories for your head-to-sandy-toe wardrobe.

Find your perfect fit from an unparalleled assortment of bikinis, one-pieces, D+ cup sizes, sundresses, cover-ups, hats, jewelry, sandals, and more.

packaged in signature pink boxes.

Specialty event celebration items and cakes are available for preorder.

MARINA SHOP Tower lobby Prepare for your day on the water with accessories for the boating lifestyle.

MICHELLE FARMER COLLABORATE Beach Club pool level Featuring women’s apparel, accessories, and gifts, Michelle Farmer boutiques are beautiful and airy, with pops of gorgeous color and fabrics.

Each piece is more unique than the next.

PRO SHOP Golf Club Make the most of The Boca Raton’s array of athletic experiences. Find the ultimate collection of best-in-class gear, elevated activewear, and resortand club-branded items. Golf clubs, sunglasses, sunscreen, and balls are available.

SCARSELLI DIAMONDS Cloister Fine jewelry lovers and discerning collectors are invited to visit the new Scarselli showroom, featuring a collection of rare and exceptional natural fancy colored and white diamond jewelry.

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Cloister Our men’s shop features a selection of brands to complement all aspects of resort life—from poolside afternoons to idyllic dinners at The Flamingo Grill. Our relaxed and balanced style is inspired by the modern man.

Cloister Sponder Gallery focuses on postwar and contemporary paintings and sculptures while maintaining an inventory of strong secondary market work. Visit the gallery to meet with trusted experts, and inquire about pieces exhibited at The Boca Raton.

MIZNER’S PROVISIONS Beach Club lobby A Beachside locale to grab sundries, sunglasses, logo items, and necessities you may have left at home.

THE BIOSTATION Spa Palmera the biostation offers services that care for your body from the inside out,

THE SHOP AT SPA PALMERA Cloister West Walkway entrance The Shop at Spa Palmera encourages a mindful, healthy lifestyle with a dose of pampering. Discover exceptional skin care and bath products, beauty, home and body fragrance, lingerie and leisurewear.

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THE BOCA RATON SHOP Cloister lobby Shop our elevated logo products including cozy hoodies, caps, totes, and signature Master & Dynamic headphones exclusively for The Boca Raton.

Beach Club lobby Since 1970, the celebrated French luxury label that is inspired by the seductive charm of Saint-Tropez has mastered the art of tailoring swimwear, using expert craftsmanship and iconic bold designs.

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Cloister lobby French macarons and chocolate truffles are all house-made and beautifully

including IV therapy with a menu of B12 formulations, the latest in medical aesthetics, age-defying in-depth diagnostic testing, and more.

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Cloister WatchBox is the world’s leading platform for collectible luxury timepieces. Stop in to meet a client advisor to buy, sell, or trade, and explore a curated selection of timepieces by the most respected watch brands as well as emerging independent watchmakers.

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Anti-Aging and Wellness Center at The Boca Raton We thrive on our patients’ successes and are dedicated to providing the highest level of preventative care every step of the way. Our personalized and transformative therapies are designed to prevent and reverse age-related disease and leave patient’s feeling better than ever.

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Get to know philanthropic members of The Boca Raton Club and meet two bright stars on the Member Relations Team

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ARRIE RUBIN WAKES UP each morning with a dream to help her community. It’s a feeling that she’s been actively working toward since she was a young girl, ignited by the attention that her parents, Marvin and Sandra, gave to their community.

And if her past and current work are any indication of Rubin’s focus, then the decades-long member of The Boca Raton Club is getting closer and closer to achieving her goals of community stewardship.

As chair of the most recent Go Pink Luncheon to benefit Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Rubin and fellow philanthropists raised more than $2 million with a crowd of more than 1,300 attendees at The Boca Raton. The hospital holds a soft spot for Rubin, who was appointed to the board of trustees of the Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation in 2017 and then to the hospital board in 2020.

In addition to her work with the hospital, Rubin has been a longtime supporter of Impact 100, which engages fellow female community members in philanthropy, the George Snow Scholarship Fund, the Fuller Center, and other youth-focused nonprofits. “I work with some really passionate and heartfelt people,” Rubin says.

In fact, personal connections have directly come from within The Boca Raton. The day after the 2023 Go Pink Luncheon, Rubin was at Harborside Fitness Club speaking with a fellow club member about the next Go Pink Luncheon she will be chairing again this year—and the member agreed to come on board for 2024.

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OU COULD SAY Dr. Patricio Espinosa was born dancing.

Growing up in Ecuador, Espinosa says rhythm came naturally to him. But ballroom dancing? That was a completely foreign discipline for Espinosa. The well-respected neurologist took a leap of faith and agreed to dance in last year’s Boca Ballroom Battle, a fundraising competition that brings eight community leaders together to raise money for the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The neurologist and founder of the Espinosa Neuroscience Institute says no amount of rhythm could have prepared him for ballroom dancing. “You have to

learn the steps and the choreography for a performance that’s two minutes and 30 seconds long,” he says. “It’s not the type of dancing I grew up with!”

After six months of training, and multiple lessons and classes, Espinosa was crowned the 2023 Ballroom Battle fundraising champion with professional partner Sayra Vazquez in front of a crowd of supporters in the grand ballroom at The Boca Raton. The eight community dancers even set a record amount of funds raised: $1.2 million. “Even though I knew nothing about ballroom dancing, I knew it was going to help other people, especially those in need,” he says.

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Jamilla Hall Manager of Team Tango at The Boca Raton Club

Shannon Green Leadership liaison for the President’s Advisory Committee and Subcommittees

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T’S NO SURPRISE THAT team members Jamilla Hall and Shannon

Green are both favorites among members at The Boca Raton Club. Hall, a Florida native who began working as a cabana coordinator at The Boca Raton Beach Club in 2016, has set a high bar for exceptional service. Known for her go-getter attitude as recognized by both members and colleagues, Hall’s dedication and commitment to excellence culminated with a promotion to manager of The Club’s Team Tango Member Relations group. Green’s equally impressive trajectory propelled her to graduate from Florida International University and receive certification in hospitality and tourism from Florida Atlantic University. She joined the Club in 2013 as a member services coordinator and is now on the Member Relations Leadership Team. Here, she uses her organizational prowess to oversee projects while also serving as a liaison for the President’s Advisory Committee and Subcommittees.

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Powers of S the Past Spa Palmera’s ancient practices lead to balance and well-being.

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OMETIMES TO MOVE FORWARD, it’s important to recognize the power of the past. That’s why Spa Palmera is turning to ancient healing practices to help restore one’s balance and harmony. This season, Spa Palmera introduces its Wellness Collection, a series of services that bring a holistic, healing practice into our modern lives.

Inside the 50,000-square-foot spa that has recently received Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide, the Spa Palmera team is debuting a selection of therapies meant to complement its award-winning services that include Natura Bissé facials and ritual baths. “We want to make 2024 more about bodymind-energy flow and elevating the well-being component,” says Tatiana Reginello, Senior Spa Operations Manager.

The Wellness Collection at Spa Palmera complements its serene motif by bringing holistic healing practices into our lives.

One of the most exciting new services is the sound vibration therapy. Guests are invited to tap into the power of tonal frequencies and vibrations to allow the body to align on a cellular level. Research has shown that sound frequencies can slow down brain waves to a deeply restorative state, which activates the body’s self-healing. Credited as a practice introduced by the Australian Aboriginals 40,000 years ago, today’s version at Spa Palmera is available in 60- and 90-minute programs with a dedicated therapist leading the service.

Once inside the quiet, dimly lit therapy room, guests are invited to relax among Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and chimes. They are also given their choice of chakra stones to hold, which have been said to help heal and restore balance. All together, sound vibrational therapy is known to release cell blockage, opening energy flow for a

healthy alignment.

“This service is perfect for anybody who is always on the go and needs a little rebalance in their lives, or looking to do something different,” says Reginello.

Other new services include Reiki and Palmera reflexology, two practices that allow guests to check their energy levels to ensure their flow is positive and nourishing. With Reiki, the therapists will place their hands either lightly on the guest or slightly above the guest to introduce the flow of healthy energy through the body to reduce stress and promote healing. Developed in the early 1900s in Japan, Reiki has been known to elicit a sense of calm and reduce stress.

Similarly, the Palmera reflexology treatment is a rejuvenating treatment that allows the guest to experience healing while being pampered. It begins with a Himalayan salt scrub that’s followed by warm paraffin on the feet. The therapist focuses on specific points on the feet that are said to correlate with certain areas of the body. For example, the center of the foot is associated with the kidney, and the

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Spa Palmera's tranquil pool and garden offer an area of repose and recharging.

arch of the foot is connected to the pancreas. A goal is to release any energy blocks, as well as nourish the skin.

Also debuting this season are the Abhyanga and Shirodhara massages. Considered ayurvedic systems that are rooted in India’s deep history, both treatments use the power of soothing essential oils to relax the body and mind. That, coupled with a rhythmic massage, is known to bring harmony and balance to the guest. “These treatments help align the flow of energy with their very rhythmic, long strokes,” Reginello says. “In addition, the oils have the ability to soothe, energize, or calm, allowing for a better flow of energy.”

The final addition to the Wellness Collection menu is the Gemstone Awakening Massage, which uses warm volcanic stones and cool lapis lazuli stones to target pressure points with deep therapeutic work. The contrast therapy with hot and cold can help improve blood circulation, as well as energize the mind and body.

With the new slate of wellness treatments, Reginello suggests taking turns with each service to see which ones best align with the guest’s needs at the moment. “Each service will address everybody’s needs in some way, and we’re excited for our members and guests to try them.”

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ART TOURS

Art appreciation comes easily during Sponder Gallery’s weekly art tours at Harborside and Beachside. Take a curator-led tour of the fine art gallery’s collection of postwar and contemporary art to discover how each piece within The Boca Raton can speak to you.

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BATH RITUAL AT SPA PALMERA

Cleanse your aura with unique ritual baths offered at Spa Palmera. Inspired

by Moroccan baths and the Alhambra Palace, the baths provide a way to purify the body as well as the spirit—and what better way to do so than soaking within the spa’s majestic setting.

FROM THE TOP, ritual bath at Spa Palmera; Cloister, a South Florida icon since 1926; and Sponder Gallery

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CLOISTER’S ICONIC HISTORY

Explore the spaces of Cloister—an iconic location that gave birth to what The Boca Raton is today—and walk alongside history. Dreamed up by storied architect and founder Addison Mizner, Cloister opened in 1926 as the Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn, welcoming celebrities, dignitaries, and America’s socialites during its early years. Today, Cloister stands as a reminder of the past as it welcomes contemporary luxury travelers to take in a small piece of yesteryear.

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FROM THE TOP, perfect your swing with state-of-the-art Toptracer technology, The Boca Raton’s MB Supper Club offers a weekly rotation of performers, and FlowRider at Harborside Pool Club

Be entertained throughout The Boca Raton with our variety of live performances and activations. From the wafting sounds of a jazz trio at Principessa Ristorante to Motown at MB Supper Club, entertaining diversions await.

DRIVING RANGE

Perfect your swing at the driving range, which features hitting stations powered by state-of-the-art Toptracer technology. Each hitting station is complete with a monitor that displays valuable insights into your golf ball’s speed, distance, and spin rate.

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FLOWRIDER Catch a wave without the sand and sea life that comes with a beach ride.

Simulating an actual surfing experience, the FlowRider at Harborside Pool Club welcomes all experience levels, including beginners.

Participants are encouraged to ride the waves in a social atmosphere as friends and family members cheer you on. And the best part? The surf is always up.

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FROM THE TOP, IV therapy at the biostation, enjoy a round on the golf course, and Harborside Pool Club—a sparkling, lakefront oasis

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GOLF CLUB Since 2011, the property’s 18 -hole, par-71 golf course has been a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, which focuses on wildlife and habitat management, among several other environmental initiatives. And just as exciting, there’s a signature islandgreen finishing hole that takes you into the 19th hole.

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HARBORSIDE POOL CLUB Let’s talk numbers: three pools, a 450foot floating river, two water slides, two kids’ hangout spots, a FlowRider wave simulator, and an infinite amount of fun. What’s not to love at Harborside Pool Club? Add in an adults-only oasis, including butler-serviced poolside cabanas, and it’s the tropical paradise you’ve been seeking.

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IV THERAPY AT THE BIOSTATION Nourish your body with IV nutrient therapy at the biostation, located inside Spa Palmera. Optimize your vitamin, nutrient, and mineral levels to rapidly replenish your health and revitalize your entire body by instantly infusing essential ingredients straight into your system. Revel in relaxation and indulge in the bliss of the biostation’s serene setting as you rehydrate and recharge.

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JOHNNIE BROWN PIRATE SHIP Anchors aweigh with the SS Johnnie Brown, the interactive pirate ship docked at Harborside Pool Club.

Named after founding architect Addison Mizner’s pet monkey, the SS Johnnie Brown is a favorite among toddlers and youths, who are known to playfully spray passersby with the water cannon.

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KIDS CLUBS Kids just wanna have fun. Let them indulge in all things kids-related at Banyan Bunch and The Break, two hangouts designed specifically for our youngest members and guests. Banyan Bunch’s premium trusted childcare promotes engaging programs of both indoor and outdoor play, exercise, learning, and crafting that highlights the unique culture of South Florida. At The Break, tweens can grab treats from the candy wall while they play video games, learn how to create content in a podcast booth, or film a 360-degree TikTok video, all with the guidance of a Youth Attendant.

FROM THE TOP, replica pirate ship SS Johnnie Brown, kids can treat themselves to the candy wall at The Break, and a cabana at Harborside Pool Club

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LUXE LOUNGING Relax in comfort and unparalleled luxuries on our private golden beach in coastal queen-size daybeds. Poolside daybeds are just steps from the sand, or indulge in a cabana at our Vilebrequin Cabana Club. And over at Harborside Pool Club, take your pick from cabanas for families or adults only. No matter where you end up lounging, rest assured that your every whim will be anticipated by our dedicated staff.

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MOONLIT YOGA Namaste at nighttime during our monthly Full Moon Yoga. The fullmoon yoga sessions are all about setting intentions, finding balance, and being in the moment. This mellow-paced practice is focused on breathwork, core strength, balance, and grace.

FROM THE TOP, The Boca Raton’s full-service Racquet Club is an iconic sports destination, Japanese Bocce Club overlooks bocce courts, and cocktails provide a memorable mixology experience at Palm Court

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NIGHTCAP AT PALM COURT End your day on a high note at Palm Court, where a nightcap (or two) among friends is the perfect way to make more memories. Enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail inside the iconic social center, where a rotating schedule of musicians ensures rhythmic energy during select evenings.

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OUTDOOR GAMES Our warm-weather destination is the perfect place to enjoy popular lawn games. Grab some friends for a friendly game of croquet or bocce outside of Japanese Bocce Club.

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PICKLEBALL Pick up a paddle and join the thousands who have helped make pickleball a fast-growing sport. The Racquet Club has six lit pickleball courts with open play twice a day, plus loads of clinics and fun social hours with pros and fellow players.

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QUESTIONS + ANSWERS: TRIVIA NIGHT AT HARBOR HOUSE Pop quiz: What’s one of the most fun, interactive nights at The Boca Raton?

Answer: Trivia Night at Harbor House.

Relaunching this spring, bring your A game as our trivia hosts try to stump the crowd with tricky questions during an entertaining session that tests knowledge and memory.

RETAIL THERAPY Shop until you drop. Need a beachside outfit? We’ve got you covered.

Or, looking for a souvenir to commemorate your trip? No problem.

How about a last-minute gift for a hometown friend? Find that and so much more at our 20 retail boutiques at Harborside and Beachside, especially curated with one person in mind: you.

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SPA PALMERA Our 50,000-square-foot wellness oasis awaits, guiding guests through countless moments of bliss. Awarded Five Stars by Forbes Travel Guide, Spa Palmera emulates the majestic halls of the Alhambra Palace, whisking spagoers to a world filled with elaborate mosaics, grand arches, a lush courtyard, waterfall whirlpools, a private spa pool, and a sense of quiet magnificence.

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TENNIS Tennis has found its match at The Boca Raton Club. Home to 16 fast-drying HydroGrid courts, a dedicated concierge team, and a roster of dedicated tennis pros, the Racquet Club looks to serve the serious player, as well as nurture the next wave of tennis stars. Amenities include a full-service tennis concierge and certified instructors, plus lessons and clinics for all ages and skill levels. Gear up to socialize at fun parties and evening programs throughout the year.

VILEBREQUIN CABANAS At Beach Club, be transported to the South of France through a collection of vibrant pool cabanas designed in partnership with luxury swimwear label Vilebrequin. The Vilebrequin Cabana Club showcases spaces washed in a light and airy color palette, yacht-inspired flooring, nautical light fixtures, and custom Vilebrequin wallpaper. Cabana guests can sip on signature cocktails such as The SaintTropez while lounging beside three oceanfront pools along a half-mile stretch of private beach.

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UNDERWATER SPORTS Take a dive to explore the beautiful waters off our shores. Our 2.5-hour catamaran cruise will take you to the South Inlet reef, which teems with colorful tropical fish and sea turtles.

Explore the waters as you snorkel and swim with underwater friends.

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FROM THE TOP, Vilebrequin Cabana Club at The Boca Raton Beach Club, the full-service Racquet Club includes 16 HydroGrid tennis courts, and endless surf days beckon when you’re at The Boca Raton

WATER SPORTS AT THE BEACH Time to make a splash. Take advantage of the vast number of water sports available at our private beach.

From stand-up paddleboarding to kayaking to surfing and more, there’s no shortage of ways to immerse yourself under the sun.

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YACHT CHARTERS (RELENTLESS, MIZNER’S DREAM) Discover why boating is a way of life here at The Boca Raton. Charter a yacht and bring the whole family on a catered cruise, or enjoy a romantic sailing expedition. Step aboard, and experience the waters in a luxury yacht experience.

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X-FIT CLASSES Step up your fitness routine with our X-Fit classes, meant to provide a total-body workout while getting your heart and energy pumping. The full-body strength class mixes in highintensity interval training to tone and improve endurance during the fun, functional class that’s available both indoors and outdoors.

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ZUMBA Turn the volume up during your Zumba experience. This danceinspired workout features high- and low-intensity intervals that help improve cardiovascular fitness while also enhancing balance, coordination, agility, and strength through the application of beginner-accessible choreography. The best part? The Boca Raton offers classes in both indoor fitness studios and a low-impact aqua version at the pool at Harborside.

FROM THE TOP, The Boca Raton’s wide range of fitness classes will keep you moving; and Relentless, your personal cruising yacht, will take you on one-of-a-kind experiences with friends or family

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Three top chefs at The Boca Raton speak to what inspires them to craft memorable dining experiences

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Chef Takao Soejima

TAK AO SOEJIMA, CHEF DE CUISINE AT JAPANESE BOCCE CLUB

It all started because of a friend of a friend. Chef Takao Soejima was a newly minted high school graduate in Japan when his father’s small business fell on hard times and Soejima needed to quickly earn a living. With a desire to see the world, Soejima asked his father’s friend if he knew of anyone who could hire him to work in the United States. Turns out, there was a friend of a friend who needed help at a restaurant across the globe in Jupiter, Florida. “I just jumped on the plane, and I came to Florida,” Soejima says. During the day, Soejima performed a range of work at the restaurant—washing dishes, prepping food, busing tables, and more—and at night, he went to school to learn English. After a few years at the Jupiter restaurant, Soejima became a sushi chef in 1989, a profession he had admired since he was a young boy in Japan.

“I’ve always loved sushi,” he says. “After school, my friends would want to go to get a burger, but I just wanted a sushi roll. I just wanted to eat a cucumber roll.” A part of The Boca Raton since 2008, Soejima is regarded as one of the country’s finest sushi chefs, with more than 34 years of sushi-making experience in both traditional Japanese sushi and modern American-style sushi.

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Biggest mentor: “Chef Masaharu Morimoto, the famous Iron Chef. His Philadelphia restaurant had an opening in 2003, and I sent in my resume. Morimoto called me up and asked me to work there. From there, I worked alongside Morimoto for the next 17 years.”

Signature dishes at Japanese Bocce Club: “There are so many good dishes from the hot kitchen, but my biggest culinary passion is sushi. I recommend the Chef Selection, which comes with a chef choice of signature maki and assorted nigiri.”

The secret sauce at Japanese Bocce Club: “Fresh fish is flown in from Japan twice a week, and our property also works with local fishermen who supply us with local fresh fish.”

Most thankful for: “Our team, including our sous chefs and support staff who assist me and the restaurant. Without them, I can’t run this restaurant.

They produce a lot of quality menu items from the hot kitchen, which allows me to focus on the sushi.”

ADAM PILE, CHEF DE CUISINE AT PRINCIPESSA RISTORANTE

Although much changed during The Boca Raton’s recent transformations, one thing that has remained constant is Chef Adam Pile’s storied tenure at the property’s restaurants. The 20-year culinary veteran at The Boca Raton has held positions within the property’s most distinct restaurants, including 27 Blue, the original restaurant at Top of the Tower. Today, Pile brings not just his culinary know-how as chef de cuisine at Principessa Ristorante, but also his deep appreciation of the property’s evolution. “It’s been great seeing where the resort is going and where the restaurants are going,” Pile says.

“In my 20 years, there has been a lot of change—restaurants are modern and up to date—but there still is a classic touch and attention to service detail that hasn’t changed.”

Biggest motivation: “Both the culinary team and the diners. We have a lot of new, creative members in the kitchen, and it’s exciting to see the new things they are doing. At the same time, it’s nice to develop relationships with members and guests. There are some families with kids I have known

since when they were tiny, and now they are going to college.”

Earliest culinary mentor: “Both my grandmas are excellent cooks. As a kid, I was constantly in the kitchen, and seeing them cook was always inspiring.”

Notable inspirations: “Ingredients inspire me. We have some great relationships with local farms, like Swank Farms. I just received some absolutely amazing tomatoes from Jodi Swank; what do you need to do to it? Not much. You start with great ingredients, and try not to screw them up.”

Future focus: “We recently started serving brunch at Principessa Ristorante. The service is on Sundays, and offers an elevated brunch option, like a tower of exotic fruits, tiramisu-stuffed French toast, and carbonara-stuffed pizza.”

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Chef Christopher Morain and right, The Flamingo Grill

CHRISTOPHER MORAIN, CHEF DE CUISINE AT THE FLAMINGO GRILL

Florida-born Christopher Morain says the flavors of the Sunshine State run deep in his veins. That belief has made him the ideal representative at The Flamingo Grill, the midcentury American steakhouse that leans into Florida’s bright tastes. Since arriving at The Boca Raton in 2021, Morain has pushed the restaurant forward, providing what he calls “superb quality in a luxurious but approachable way.” It’s a standard that has served him well throughout his career, one that has even brought on praise from Emeril Lagasse, who, after tasting one of Morain’s dishes, insisted on coming back into the kitchen to say “my compliments to the chef.”

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Biggest vice: “I buy too many food-related books. I get so excited and get stuck on one page for two weeks, and then during that time, I find another book that I love and want to read, so I can never get through one book.

I just love those books, though. They are so simple that they’re beautiful.”

Origin story of a dish: “At The Flamingo Grill, we want to respect the history of cuisine in America, and preserve it. One of the best examples of that is a newer dish on the menu. I travel to New Orleans quite a bit and love the city’s connection with food, and now there’s a spicy gumbo dish with blue crab and andouille sausage with rice on The Flamingo Grill menu.”

Future focus: “Chef Will Cox, the executive chef of signature restaurants, and I are really trying to push the quality here, making it approachable yet luxurious. We’ve started to see the true potential of this place, and we have the right recipe of the team and executives who are supporting us.”

Your Guide to Delicious

There is something for everyone in The Boca Raton’s portfolio of fine and fun dining B E AC H C L U B LO U N G E

HARBOR HOUSE

MAISON ROSE

The Beach Club lounge at Beach Club offers a globally inspired menu of tapas and well-crafted cocktails for a light dinner and drinks with friends amidst gorgeous ocean views. The vibe is sophisticated and contemporary, which complements the lively and imaginative menu.

Harbor House is a no-reservation restaurant that features Florida- and Caribbean-inspired cuisine that has the option of being dressed up or down with a great bottle of wine. The resort’s newest restaurant has a large outdoor dining terrace and great views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

An artfully crafted macaron and chocolate shop in Cloister created by The Boca Raton’s pastry department features luxurious sweets such as The Boca Raton Chocolate Box, and the macaron of the month. Cake designs are a specialty, and intricate holiday-themed chocolate sculptures are always on display.

BURGER BAR

JA PA N E S E B O C C E C LU B

Adjacent to the FlowRider wave simulator at Harborside Pool Club, Burger Bar is a convenient counter-style dining spot that features high-quality burgers, hot dogs, and more—and is known for its signature Smashburger and The Boca Whip, a soft-serve ice cream in fruit flavors.

Created in partnership with Major Food Group, Japanese Bocce Club in Cloister has a swanky minimalist edge that defines elegant contemporary dining. The menu features sushi and more prepared by highly skilled chefs who use their deft touch to create a memorable meal. An added bonus? The possibility of playing a bocce game under the stars at the outdoor courts.

C H A M PAG N E T E R R AC E Exclusive to Yacht Club guests and Club members, Champagne Terrace is the new go-to spot for an al fresco evening libation, featuring Moët & Chandon Ice Impérial and creative cocktails.

Decadent sips and flavorful bites are enjoyed steps above the marina on Yacht Club’s multitiered terrace—a setting that evokes Venetian ambiance with tile work and lush greenery.

Champagne Terrace

MB SUPPER CLUB This intimate dining enclave in Cloister is an ode to a traditional supper club—complete with overthe-top classics like lobster Thermador, beef Wellington, and baked Alaska—and the kind of mood-lighting torch singers love. MB Supper Club offers great live entertainment and classic American dishes.

MARISOL The open-air Marisol restaurant at Beachside invites members and guests to indulge in signature seaside bites, refreshing Greek mezze, and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails—all in the context of ocean breezes, views of the Atlantic, and a distinct island ambiance.

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MULLIGANS

Tucked into Cloister is a foodie find on an intimate outdoor terrace featuring light bites and beverages (don’t miss Tom’s Perfect 10 granola), from espresso to gelatos, juices to Bellinis and Champagne. This is your hidden terrace, a little romance, a little escape—to start your day at The Boca Raton.

Mulligans is the quintessential 19th hole (A.K.A. “restaurant”) on the turn for golfers. This casual venue with a beautiful view of the golf course and sunsets has a small but diverse menu with allAmerican smashburgers, hotdogs, creative healthy salads, and deli sandwiches—plus delicious tacos.

THE FLAMINGO GRILL Major Food Group puts a fresh spin on the classic American steakhouse—with a little tropical nuance—to create a memorable experience at The Flamingo Grill, which includes servers dressed in pink tuxedo jackets. The experience is glamorous and playful, with an upscale Havanameets-1930s-New York vibe.

F LY B R I D G E Exclusive to Club members and guests of Yacht Club where it is located, Flybridge is a fine dining concept that features two menus: one that is seafood-focused with the option of a meat dish, and the second menu that is purely vegetarian, with the choice to switch between the menus.

PA L M C O U R T This vibrant social setting within Cloister is a celebration of lounge life in a sophisticated venue that embraces the building’s original Spanish Colonial-style architecture—but is wide-open and airy with a dramatic central bar and big water views. With its savory and sweet menu, and expertly prepared drinks, Palm Court is an ideal meeting point to converse with friends in a beautiful atmosphere.

SADELLE’S

P R I N C I P E S S A R I S TO R A N T E

Sadelle’s is a definitive New York City upscale deli experience in Cloister dreamed up by Major Food Group that serves breakfast and brunch in a garden-style setting, with a touch of glamor.

Sadelle’s is known for its made-in-house bagels, challah French toast, and the LEO omelette, which features farm-fresh Florida eggs, sautéed onions and house-cured lox.

A signature dining collaboration with Major Food Group, Principessa Ristorante presents classic Italian dishes prepared in magnificent style, and features a range of handmade pasta, gelato, and a world-class wine list. Serving dinner and Sunday brunch, the elegant restaurant offers stunning views of Lake Boca and a generous al fresco terrace and bar.

Exclusively for Club members, Second Story offers a taste of Tequila, Mexico on a picturesque rooftop at Harborside Pool Club. Featuring Tequila Enemigo, Second Story is a limited-time outdoor lounge where a tasty menu complements sublime tequila and specialty cocktails.

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Clarence Geist and The Boca Raton Club Meet the man who helped build the city of Boca Raton—and enhance the legacy of The Boca Raton

BY SUSAN GILLIS

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Opposite, Clarence Geist; above, a postcard ca. 1930s showing an aerial view of the Boca Raton Club

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Geist tees off at his Seaview Golf Club in New Jersey; the Cathedral Dining Room

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EW MODERN RESIDENTS of Boca Raton today have heard of Clarence Geist. But Geist, the second owner of what is today The Boca Raton, is in many ways a true hero— not only to the hotel but to the entire city of Boca Raton.

Clarence H. Geist was born in 1866 on a farm in LaPorte, Indiana. After education at a “normal school” (teacher’s college), he made a living selling horses. He returned to Chicago to work for the Rock Island Railroad, entered the real estate market, and eventually joined Rufus and Charles G. Dawes in the development of a gas and electric utilities company. (Charles Dawes was to serve as vice president in the late 1920s, and the Dawes brothers took over the management of the Mizner Development Corporation in mid1926.) Geist married Florence Hewitt, and in 1905 they moved to Philadelphia and Geist began investing in utilities, gaining control of the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company.

It was his association with the water supply that earned him the nickname “Waterboy.”

Geist had become a snowbird in Palm Beach in the early 1920s. He built a beautiful house, La Claridad, on Golf View Road designed by Marion Syms Wyeth, the original architect of Mar-a-Lago. One of the legends about Geist is that he built the Boca Raton Club because he had been blackballed from the Everglades Club due to his uncouth behavior. This is not true—he was a member of that august body and many others as well. He also became an investor in the Mizner Development Corporation’s “Boca Raton” project.

By spring of 1927, the Mizner Development Corporation was deeply in debt, yet another victim of the collapse of the Florida Land Boom. After several rounds of bidding, Geist’s agent, New York attorney Jerome Gedney, offered $71,500 for the 16,000-acre holdings of the MDC, including the Cloister Inn, Administration Buildings, Floresta and Spanish Village houses, and miles of oceanfront. He also accrued millions of dollars in debt.

Geist’s principal interest was golf. He was an avid golfer who owned the Seaview Golf

Indoor pool at the Boca Raton Club, now the Valencia Room

Club near Atlantic City, which is still in business. Geist had long considered establishing a winter club like his summer club in New Jersey. The Cloister Inn, with its three courses, seemed like an ideal investment, but first, the 100-room inn needed to be expanded. Geist hired New York architects Schultze and Weaver, already famous for the Biltmore in Coral Gables, the Roney Plaza in Miami Beach, and the Miami News Building (Freedom Tower) in Miami. They also designed the current Breakers in Palm Beach and would go on to create the Art Deco masterpiece the Waldorf Astoria in New York.

In 1928, the architects drew up a plan for a 300-room addition featuring a six-story building surrounding a square entrance courtyard. This would triple the size of the Cloister Inn but incorporate it into the new plans. Schultze and Weaver planned the new hotel with respect to Mizner’s original design.

There are several features in the “addition” that mimic those in the Cloister Inn. Construction began late in 1928 and took all of 1929. The new hotel had a much fancier entrance—the facade now faced south instead of west. Camino Real was completed to the Intracoastal, and a roundabout with a fountain in its center enlivened the entrance drive.

The Club retained Mizner’s public rooms, but the original Mizner Dining Room was turned into a lounge and replaced with the new lakeside Cathedral Dining Room. Jacques Greber was the landscape designer; he oversaw a new fountain with the “Boca Raton lady” (actually Salome) by sculptor Ettore Pellegatta at the center of the courtyard. The second courtyard, within the rectangle of Mizner’s original inn, was also renovated, and a beautiful charbagh-style garden with water running in troughs into the Mizner loggia replaced what had been sand and palm trees.

“Art dealer” Ohan Berberyan and Paul Chaflin, who had been Miami’s Vizcaya decorator, were hired as interior designers.

They used the Spanish antiques and Mizner Industries items already in place but added to the furnishing of the club, making it more luxurious and comfortable in contrast to the stark “cloister” feel of the original hotel.

Geist hired famed golf course architects Toomey and Flynn to design a new course on the south side of Camino Real—where Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club is today. At the beginning of the Great Depression, Geist stated that he had faith “in Florida and its future. As long as the Florida sunshine continues to shine, people will come to Florida.”

He also predicted that his new club would become a “sportsman’s paradise.”

One of the new features was a beautiful saltwater pool that stood where the new Harborside Pool Club is today. It was known as

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the “Garden Pool.” There was also an indoor pool, like the swank hotels of old. It was not at all popular; why would you want to swim inside when you had the glorious Florida climate outside? Eventually, Palm Beach architect Maurice Fatio was commissioned to convert the pool into an auditorium. Today it is the Valencia event room. In addition, the hotel’s beachfront access was at the “Cabana Club,” on the beach south of the Boca Raton Inlet at Bahia Cabana, where the Addison condos stand today. There were initially 200 cabanas and a saltwater pool and casual dining under the moonlight. It was replaced by the Beach Club in about 1980.

The new hotel opened unofficially at Christmas, 1929, but formally on January 7, 1930. Although the Club operated as a hotel, it did require membership. Originally, 700 members paid $5,000 for their membership and received 50 shares of stock in Geist’s new Spanish River Land Company. After that, members paid $100 a year to retain their memberships. Club members would enjoy all of the amenities of the lavish new hotel, including tennis courts, golf, lots of swimming, and horseback riding.

There are several legends about Geist that are likely untrue or at least questionable.

Most seem to have originated with Boca Raton novelist Theodore Pratt, who published a booklet dubbed “The Story of Boca Raton” in 1953. This was written shortly after Alva Johnston published the amusing but apocryphal account of the Mizner brothers available in the book The Legendary Mizners. Pratt claimed Geist, known for his coarseness, was a “big, barrel-bodied, loud-voiced fellow who didn’t care what he said to anybody.” He would stride around the lobby in his bathrobe after coming off the golf course and preempt anyone waiting on the elevator to be taken to his sixth-floor suite. The nightly movies could not start until he arrived, and he never bothered about the time (possibly true).

Geist was allegedly in great fear of being kidnapped. To prevent this, he supposedly kept two armed guards with him at all times and ordered the staff fingerprinted to learn of any past crimes. There may be a grain of truth in some of this; it became popular after his death to “Geist-bash” amongst the locals. To his family, he was the opposite of a

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boor—polite, considerate, and kind.

He could certainly be high-handed. The Boca Raton Historical Society contains a copy of a long speech he apparently gave to the city commissioners and others in 1929.

In it, he admonished the citizens to behave themselves; one can only guess how the locals reacted. Here are some excerpts: There are just two pests we have to contend with in Boca Raton. The first is politics…

The only ones in the town that should draw any salary should be the Town Clerk that keeps the books, the man who runs the Waterworks, and the Policeman.

The second greatest pest you have to deal with in this community is the mosquito. … If the people will get together … and persuade them to bury

their tin cans and keep their rain barrels covered, and if the whole community will be inclined to watch the mosquito situation, I see no reason why this community should not be well rid of mosquitoes. If they don’t do this, you are never going to make any money out of your town, because people are not going to come down here and be pestered with mosquitoes...I am anxious to have a town built here that everyone will be proud of...I don’t want to run your political situation here one minute. I want you to run it yourselves, but if I go ahead and build a splendid community of houses and homes, it is going to be necessary for the people who live here to cooperate with me... My coming to Boca Raton does not mean that I came here to take anything away, because there is

nothing here to take away. The sun, the ocean, and the climate is something no one can take away from this Town. … But don’t forget to get rid of the mosquito.

Left, the west wing of the Boca Raton Club addition under construction in 1929; Boca Raton’s new stateof-the-art water plant, ca. 1929; the old Boca Raton Inlet Bridge built for Geist in 1929

Geist’s Boca Raton Club manager was a man named Gordon Anderson. City records show the close relationship between the Club, Clarence Geist, and the city at the time. The Club was prepared to direct the town’s actions and even spend the town’s money on projects important to its maintenance. Most local citizens seemed to have accepted this patronage, since it benefited them most.

BR IDGES

The first bridge over the Boca Raton Inlet was a fixed bridge, which spanned east-west south of the current span. Mizner planned to replace this span to allow access from the ocean to his new hotel; this did not happen before his project went bankrupt in 1927. In December 1929, with the opening of the new Club at hand, Geist’s Spanish River Land Company added a draw to the bridge and raised it to accommodate boat traffic. In addition, Geist also had a swing bridge, originally from Deerfield Beach, moved into place at the Intracoastal, now the Camino Real bridge.

It was a turn bridge, which operated on a pivot. This bridge was eventually replaced with the current bascule span in 1938.

FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY STATION

Boca Raton’s only railroad station at the time of Geist’s arrival was a wooden freight depot located on the east side of the tracks just north of Palmetto Park Road. This was clearly inadequate for the patrons of the swanky new hotel. Allegedly Geist purchased $200,000 in F.E.C. stock in order to finance the construction of a new passenger station here. In 1929, the railway began construction on a beautiful new station designed by architect Chester Henninger, smack dab in the middle of Dixie Highway north of Camino Real. It opened in 1930, and today Dixie Highway curves to accommodate the building.

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One of Geist's houses at 1240 Cocoanut Road in Boca’s "estate section" designed by renowned architect Maurice Fatio in the late 1930s

WAT E R P L A N T

Boca Raton’s first water plant was on East Boca Raton Road close to today’s Northeast Fifth Avenue. For the “Waterboy,” Geist, this was completely inadequate for his new hotel. On June 13, 1928, the city commission voted to put the water plant issue before voters. At the time, the city was in terrible debt due to the bust of the Boom, the construction of Town Hall, and the acquisition of “Old Besty,” the city’s first fire engine. A few days later, the city commission voted to hire J.B. McCrary Engineering to build the system and passed an emergency ordinance declaring the need for a new water system based on public health needs. The cost was $55,000, which came in the form of a loan from Geist, who also said, “...Water is the foundation of every community and without GOOD water, no one will ever come to this town. … There are three things that kill people—the first

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is bad water, the second is bad whisky, and the third is good whisky.”

The water plant was the most modern, state-of-the-art plant in Florida at the time and opened in 1929; it was a beautiful example of the Mediterranean style in vogue at the time.

Section. He had four houses constructed

by Palm Beach architect Maurice Fatio in what was then a “tropical Georgian” style popular in Palm Beach at the time. The houses still stand; 1240 Cocoanut Road is in the Boca Raton and National Register of Historic Places.

HOU S E S

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In 1930, Geist began construction on two houses on Camino Real opposite the hotel designed by Marion Syms Wyeth in the Mediterranean style. They reportedly cost $45,000—a tremendous sum in 1930. The westernmost house was sold in 1931; the easternmost house didn’t sell right away and was leased to club members, at least in the 1930s.

The latter is historically designated and still stands at 290 East Camino Real.

In 1936, he made a second attempt in the neighborhood east of the Intracoastal and south of the Club, known as the Estates

In 1935, Club Manager Anderson told the town that many Club members had airplanes, and wouldn’t it be great if Boca Raton had an airport? Over the next several years he wrote many letters to officials at state and local levels seeking funding for the project. The town was able to offer land “too far west” for development, a salary for an airport manager, and some labor and equipment to apply for a Works Progress Administration (WPA) grant in 1936. When the WPA hesitated because the offer was too low, Anderson encouraged city fathers to

add an additional $15,000, including rock for the runways, equipment, and skilled labor. He also campaigned in Washington and arranged for the Club to pay for part of the project. By 1937, the airport was in operation, although without lights or even a hangar. The presence of even this modest facility would be vital in attracting the Boca Raton Army Air Field to town in 1942.

T RU E ST OR I E S

Another Pratt story about Geist is the scene he created upon his arrival in his private train car each year. Pratt reported: Club-connected people and their relatives were expected to turn out at the railroad station. While the club orchestra serenaded him, Geist descended from his car like a deity. He went down the receiving line, shaking hands with everybody in what he believed to be true democratic fashion. The gentry was being nice to the peasants. In the spring, the absurd performance was repeated in reverse.

The old-time Boca Raton residents remember the hotel orchestra playing for Mr. G. and everybody in town showing up for his arrival. And why not? The man, with his fancy clubhouse, was truly the savior of poor little Boca Raton, which was suffering whiplash after the failure of the Mizner Development Corporation and the dramatic bust of the Boom. Throughout the Depression years, almost every person in Boca Raton owed their livelihood to the Club. They either worked there part-time or supplied goods and services to the hotel.

Geist’s “self-serving” projects also brought a safe new water supply, an airport, two bridges, and a shiny new passenger station for all Boca’s citizens to enjoy.

Today, few people recognize the name of a man who so impacted the history of our community. Clarence Geist did not live to see the new drawbridge at Camino Real; he died in June of 1938. In its 1939 dedication, the bridge was actually named in his honor, “in memory of the part played by the late Clarence H. Geist in the development of Boca Raton.”

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Geist; a crowd gathers around the first air mail plane at the original Boca Raton Airport, 1938

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THIS PAGE (FROM LEFT): A lifeguard tower of Rosé Glitterati cocktails stylishly stacked; 500 drones lit up the sky above Harborside Pool Club.

OPPOSITE (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): Custom swag bags, gifts, and treats; Honey-kissed cocktails for a signature Boca Buzzzz Break; Attendees dressed in pinks and greens; Golf luncheon, courtesy of Boca By Design.

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T WAS A PARTY THAT no one wanted to leave—

one that left all 520 guests wishing for more.

The three-day Engage!23 Summit luxury business symposium at The Boca Raton was more than a fête; it was also a moment to be inspired by the wedding industry’s most creative and talented professionals. The 43rd Engage! event capped an impressive 2023 series of events hosted in Sicily, Paris, and Montenegro, and culminating at The Boca Raton, a destination the two founders of Engage! selected for its exceptional hospitality and design creativity.

“There is nothing easy about hosting, let alone impressing 500+ of the world’s top luxury wedding and event planners—and they knocked it out of the

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park!” says Engage! co-founder Rebecca Grinnals of The Boca Raton’s attention to detail.

Leaning into the overarching theme of “A New Golden Era,” which alluded to the destination’s own revitalization, the Engage!23 Summit was focused on honoring The Boca Raton’s unique history while also keeping the moment contemporary, elevating service, and enhancing all the countless property amenities and activities, says Tia Azzara, the assistant director of catering at the property. Using the property’s entire 200-acre space, Azzara and Engage! were given an expansive campus to provide various delights.

“From a Yacht Rock welcome party extravaganza to an elegant golf luncheon (aptly themed, as part of

‘Caddyshack’ was filmed here) to dancing the night away each night in our many iconic event venues, we truly leaned into the property itself—and no detail was left unturned,” Azzara says.

The idea was to keep guests in awe from Summit’s first moment until its last. The welcome night party included a 500-piece drone display that shone brightly across The Boca Raton’s skyline, showcasing a choreographed performance featuring nautical images inspired by Yacht Club that mesmerized guests who mingled at Harborside Pool Club’s lawn and pool.

Mizner Center’s elegant setting served as the perfect background for Engage!’s speaker sessions and meetings. In addition, Azzara and Boca By Design,

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THIS PAGE (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP): Fresh Florida orange displays showcased citrus flavors; A gilded gala marked the grand finale evening; Retro touches adorned each meeting; Breakfast on the Links. OPPOSITE: Flo Rida took to the stage.

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the in-house design and décor company, incorporated The Boca Raton’s many other spaces to coalesce the summit, including the Grand Ballroom, which served as the site for the final gala evening, a showstopping one by all accounts.

Throughout the entire three-day event, attendees, speakers, and members of the media were encouraged to wear “Boca Pink,” a nod to the resort’s best-known hue and allusion to its former nickname The Pink Palace. But when it came to the event’s gala, it was all gold.

“Gold never goes out of style, so it was an easy transference to honor our own roots and do what we do best: host world-class events,” says Azzara.

“Our new golden era was personified with this elegant and sophisticated dinner, all while maintaining a chic and contemporary vibe, which is the direction that the hotel has taken. Boca By Design was instrumental in each event, alongside a talented team of designers and vendors who executed each detail with precision and the most discerning design elements. This gala was truly iconic and the culmination of an awe-inspiring three days of exceptional events and activations around every turn.”

And another special moment of the gala? A surprise performance by rapper and Sunshine State native Flo Rida. Though keeping this major performer a secret from 500 attendees was a challenge, the team pulled it off—and the results paid dividends. The hour-plus-long performance had the entire crowd energized and belting out lyrics from the dance floor, and the concert kicked up a notch when Flo Rida invited attendees up to the stage to join him. There was even an after-party

at the iconic Cathedral room that went late into the evening as guests danced the night away while laser-light shows illuminated the dance floor.

As Azzara says, “It was an amazing way to conclude the Engage!23 Luxury Wedding Summit hosted at The Boca Raton.”

Throughout the three-day event, the culinary team worked closely with Engage! members and The Boca Raton’s events team. Chef Andrew Roenbeck, vice president of culinary operations and group executive chef, worked tirelessly to ensure that every menu item was well conceptualized, unique, and had the wow factor. “This is one of the best features of our property,” Azzara says. “We have the ability to create experiences—from the food to the décor—that are distinct to each event and create lasting impressions and memories.”

The feeling was echoed by Engage! co-founder Kathryn Arce. “The reimagined resort was the perfect playground for our discerning group of luxury wedding industry professionals to reflect, relax, recharge, and get re-energized for the 2024 season,” she says. “The Boca Raton offers it all: stunning venues, sun, sea, and sand, and so many activities and incredible dining options. The on-site event teams provided exceptional support every step of the way, and Boca By Design delighted our guests with creative and innovative event designs.”

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Bonnie Heatzig Executive Director of Luxury Sales Douglas Elliman As an award-winning authority on waterfront luxury real estate for more than 20 years, Bonnie Heatzig has mastered an ultra-specialized niche working with high-net-worth clients.

“My profession fosters high expectations for performance and results at every turn. The competition is fierce, and there is no margin for forgiveness with a very demanding clientele,” says the turbo-charged powerhouse. “That’s where I step in, and that is where I shine.”

At Douglas Elliman, Heatzig shines brightly among the highest ranked agents nationwide. Being a licensed Florida attorney also gives her clients the edge in negotiations and drafting solutions to make sure they win the bid. “My clients have 100-percent confidence in my integrity and ability to get the deal done at the highest standard,” she says.

As the lead sales director at Boca Beach Residences and executive director of luxury sales at Douglas Elliman, Heatzig started giving guided tours of waterfront properties by boat to provide an open-air, safe environment for her clients and to keep up with the demand during COVID. Since selling out Boca Beach Residences, Heatzig continues to roll out the highest echelon of services, giving her clients the most informative tours of luxury waterfront homes, sharing the inside track on different waterfront neighborhoods and luxury condominiums, and showing them firsthand comparisons for eager buyers looking to own a piece of paradise from Miami to Palm Beach.

Thinking outside the marketing box to demonstrate her standout knowledge base, combined with her white-glove treatment on land and sea, has proven to be Heatzig’s gateway to client loyalty and referrals.

561-251-0321 bonnieheatzig.com

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Ana Londono Agent Lang Realty From her own successful international textile business in Argentina to a flourishing career as an diamond award-winning agent with Lang Realty in Boca Raton, Ana Londono has kept her international roots firmly planted, amassing a vast client base of eager buyers.

“I knew a lot of people in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela and all of South America and had many contacts due to my business travels. When I moved here, I was immediately inundated with interested clients. Working with Lang provided me with all of the tools and support to easily make deals happen,” she shares.

Ana has been living in one of the most sought-after waterfront locations in Boca Raton, Chalfonte, for 20 years. She was a five-term, 10-year mem-ber of the Board of Chalfonte and considers herself a resident expert.

The 500-550 S. Ocean Blvd. address became the mecca for the majority of Londono’s real estate transactions, especially after the tired building from the ‘70s underwent massive renovations and transformed into a modern beachside destination for her to market to her discerning clientele.

561-843-1171 a.londono@langrealty.com

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“I am always so excited to share all the glorious amenities of the Chalfonte with clients from around the world. Just like I did with my family, they fall in love in a moment and see themselves living here. I’d love to be your neighbor.

Please contact me about my newest spectacular listings at The Chalfonte,” she invites.

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Lara Goodwin RENE, GRI, PSA ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Lara Goodwin, the #1 producing individual agent for ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, Boca Raton in 2022 and 2023, has been with Sotheby’s International Realty for more than seven years. She specializes in representing both buyers and sellers with waterfront properties, downtown living, and new construction properties.

Lara feels that what sets her apart in the real estate profession is her versatile international background and 17+ years of experience working for top Fortune 500 companies and executive teams, where she always excelled. In these various roles she learned how to work with people from all walks of life and to be extremely detail and service-orientated. Her many testimonials pay tribute to that, and much of her career has been built by word of mouth.

“I am known for being authentic, hardworking, trustworthy, always prepared, creative, proactive, energetic and extremely personable. Choosing to work with me means meticulous attention to detail, personalized service, and always going the extra mile. My aim is to not only meet expectations, but to exceed them. I strive to provide an exceptional real estate experience. My drive and unwavering commitment to my clients comes from listening to my clients’ needs. I am dedicated to always putting them first,” she says.

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Those qualities, combined with her confident presence and impeccable people and presentation skills, led Lara to be chosen as the only Boca Ratonbased host of “The American Dream,” a national Emmy-nominated television show highlighting Palm Beach County, and showcasing lifestyle, culture and real estate.

“I help to connect my clients to the community with a personalized insider touch. Selecting a Realtor® who has your best interests at heart is paramount. I help my clients elevate the standard of excellence that should be expected.”

216.577.5575 laragoodwin.com

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Geri Penniman Estate Agent Premier Estate Properties A top-tier agent with Premier Estate Properties, Geri Penniman is ranked among the top 1 percent of real estate professionals nationally—and highly respected for her inside knowledge of some of Boca Raton’s most exclusive estate enclaves, including Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club. The reasons are quite simple.

Geri provides her esteemed buyers and sellers with the value of experience accrued over more than 30 years. While Geri has achieved well over $400 million in career sales, and just recently closed an additional four sales in six weeks alone, she is never about volume.

Her focus is highly personal, very one-on-one.

Geri explains it this way: “My role is that of a trusted resource for luxury real estate. I help my buyers and sellers effectively navigate a complex market and guide them in key decisions to ensure that they derive the greatest possible benefit, the highest return on investment.

My relationships with my clients go well beyond closing, and may even include tax and legal referrals. Many of them I have worked with time and again.”

Perhaps that is because Geri’s micro-market analytics and insights, her level of discreet concierge service, proven program of results-driven marketing, national and international connections through Premier Estate Properties’ Incomparable Global Network, and her artful negotiating acumen all work to create such a seamless experience for her valued clientele— one that is every bit as stellar as her commitment to helping each of her clients achieve the very best result.

561.212.3888

gpenniman@premierestateproperties.com

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SOCIAL NETWORK

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE BOCA RATON Photos by Villota Photography

Family and friends gathered on Thanksgiving to enjoy an elaborate feast from our chefs in the Grand Ballroom. An elegant display featured organic free-range carved turkey, an iced seafood bar, cedar-plank roasted salmon, and Executive Pastry Chef Sebastien Feneyrol’s homemade holiday pies, cobblers, and sweets. Guests also enjoyed live music and a deluxe open bar, as well as children’s activities for the youngest members.

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ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Photos by Villota Photography

The Boca Raton’s iconic Annual Christmas Tree Lighting was a dazzling display and spectacular start to the season. Santa Claus arrived for a special visit, joined on stage by children of all ages, to ring in the holiday spirit with cookies and hot chocolate. And to kick of f the cheer, guests brought unwrapped toys for the Spirit of Giving Holiday Gift Drive.

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FIRST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH: MENORAH LIGHTING Photos by Villota Photography

The celebration of the Festival of Lights began with our annual Menorah Lighting at the Cloister entrance. Families gathered for songs, holiday cookies and hot chocolate, and to create memories with friends and family. The lighting was followed by a special dinner featuring holiday classics. The joyous occasion was f illed with live entertainment, plus a children’s craft station with holiday-themed art.

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There is something for everyone at The Boca Raton.

March Events FIT LIFE PROGRAMS

MARCH 1-31

Harborside & Beachside Fitness Clubs Explore more with our full menu of fitness experiences that promote a healthy active lifestyle at Harborside and Beachside Fitness Clubs, the Discovery Center, and Member Relations. Pick a Fit Life menu experience or customize your own with our Fitness Concierges. Reservations required.

FIT FOR LIFE & TROPICAL FUSION RITUAL BATH

FOREHAND’S AND FROSÉ

MARCH 7

Racquet Club Join us for an evening of fast-paced social tennis with your favorite pro staff (no partner needed). Work on your forehand and refresh with Frosé and light bites. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; reservations required.

MARCH 7 & 20 Harborside

Spa Palmera

Experience the magic of yoga at sunset, a Zen experience that weaves together a combination of breathwork, deep stretching, and guided meditation. 6 to 7 p.m.; reservations required.

MEN’S SINGLES TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

MARCH 6-10 Racquet Club

Show us what you’ve got at our Men’s Singles Tennis Club Championships.

Members only; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; reservations required.

EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN DINK (PICKLEBALL MIXER)

MARCH 7

Racquet Club Bring your partner or we will match you up for this fast-paced doubles mixer.

Enjoy snacks, beer, and your favorite hard seltzers as you rotate through your rounds. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; reservations required.

8-WEEK BODY TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM

MARCH 11 – MAY 5

SUNSET YOGA

MARCH 5, 13, 19, and 27

Renew and revive your best self with a series of therapeutic services. For athletes, enjoy a complimentary Tropical Fusion Ritual Bath with your 90-minute Fit “Fore” Life Massage to further enhance the benefits of this targeted, full-body massage—ideal for sports enthusiasts to improve swing, range of motion, and overall flexibility. Stretching, CBD pain cream, and Theragun target key muscles designed for optimum performance. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

lavender scrub to enliven the senses.

Experience the soothing properties of targeted CBD mud in a full body butter cocoon wrap as your therapist performs a relaxing scalp massage. This service has anti-inflammatory qualities to help relieve muscle fatigue. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

MARCH 9

Golf Club Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Golf Club for a round of golf, dinner, cocktails, and prizes. Members and Member guests only; 12:30 p.m. shotgun, 4:30 p.m. dinner; reservations required.

LECTURE SERIES

MARCH 20

Feel healthy and more energized with our new eight-week fitness program designed to burn fat and increase metabolism. Self-paced and one-onone coaching options are available.

Reservations required.

Harborside

MARCH 11

We’re excited to offer a variety of talks on different topics to expand your knowledge and inspire you. Our speakers are experts in their fields and will provide engaging and informative presentations. We hope you’ll join us for an enlightening and enjoyable experience. Members only; 5 to 7 p.m.; reservations required.

Harborside Yoga and wine, need we say more?

Enjoy an all-levels yoga class. 6 to 7 p.m.; reservations required.

FITNESS FESTIVAL WEEKEND

MARCH 22-24

Racquet Club Get your competitive edge on for our members-only junior club championships. Members only; noon to 4 p.m.; reservations required.

MARCH 17

Harborside Fitness Club

VINO & VINYASA

JUNIOR TENNIS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS

ST. PATRICK’S DAY MEMBER SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT

ST. PATTY’S DAYTHEMED GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

Harborside & Beachside Fitness Clubs Celebrate a weekend filled with fitness activities with friends and family. Open to close; reservations required.

MARCH 16-17

ANNUAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP

MARCH 9-10 Golf Club

Enjoy our annual Club Championship, which includes dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday. Members only; various tee times; reservations required.

Harborside & Beachside Fitness Clubs Come dressed in green, white and gold for your favorite group fitness classes.

5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations required.

98TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

MARCH 16

SPRING FORWARD TO A BRAND NEW YOU

MARCH 10

Spa Palmera Schedule the CBD Restorative Body Treatment and enjoy a complimentary Mizner Ritual Bath. Your sensory journey begins with a full body salt

Harborside Join fellow members and President & CEO Daniel Hostettler as we celebrate the 98th anniversary of our iconic resort at a bespoke under-the-stars gala. Members only; 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; reservations required.

EARTH HOUR

MARCH 23 Spa Palmera

Celebrate this day of wonder by partaking in a hydro circuit starting with respiratory wellness in the Himalayan Salt Room followed by your choice of either dry (sauna) or wet heat (steam), and a Swiss shower, plunge pool and ice-cold elixir enjoyed in the Jacuzzi.

Follow this invigorating experience with a meditation circle of singing bowls and aromatherapy. 8:30 to 9:45 a.m.; reservations required.

FAMILY MATINEE

MARCH 24 Harborside

Enjoy a movie complete with snacks and refreshments before moving on to

Event dates and offerings subject to change. Each event has limited availability. Resort guests can book by calling or texting 561/447-3000. Members can book by visiting TheBocaRatonClub.com

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paint a scene inspired by the film alongside our resident artist. Members only; 1 to 3 p.m.; reservations required.

360 HOOPS

MARCH 24

dessert display, plus live entertainment.

Members and Member guests only; 6 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

MEN’S MEMBER/ GUEST GOLF EVENT

EASTER EGG HUNT

AFTERNOON FAMILY PRINCESS TEA PARTY

MARCH 30

Harborside

MARCH 25

Harborside

Take your shot with our 360 Hoops Basketball pop-up for a day of play. 1 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

Golf Club

Families are invited to The Boca Raton Club’s Afternoon Family Princess Tea Party. Dress in your best princess gowns and enjoy delectable scones, tea sandwiches, and treats, alongside your favorite storybook princesses.

Both children and adults alike will be transported to a real-life fairytale. 2 to 4 p.m.; reservations required.

FAMILY ART CLASS

MARCH 24

Enjoy the golf range for a men’s Members-Guest Day, with members having the option to bring 1 or 3 guests for a tournament-style format. Members and Member guests only; 9 a.m. shotgun, 1 p.m. lunch; reservations required.

Harborside Picture and paint during a fun afternoon with our resident artist. Create a masterpiece inspired by a family-friendly matinee. Members only; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

SUNDAY SEAFOOD DINNER BUFFET

MARCH 24 Harborside

An elaborate seafood dinner buffet featuring fresh Maine lobster and a decadent

FULL (WORM) MOON YOGA

MARCH 25 Beachside

Full moon is in Libra, coinciding with a penumbral lunar eclipse. This practice is all about setting intentions, finding balance, and being in the moment. A mellow-paced practice with a focus on breathwork, core strength, balance, and grace. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; reservations required.

EASTER SUNDAYTHEMED CLASSES

MARCH 31

MARCH 31 Harborside

You’re invited to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket. There are more than 40,000 candy and toy-filled eggs to find. The Easter Bunny will be there too, ready for some fun photo ops. 10:30 a.m.; reservations required.

EASTER BRUNCH

MARCH 31 Harborside

Gather with family and friends for an elegant buffet featuring brunch classics, hand-carved roasts, holiday favorites and decadent desserts. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for complimentary photo ops along with balloon artists and a craft station. 11 a.m.

Beachside & Harborside Fitness Clubs Wear pastels at Harborside and Beachside themed classes. 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

April Events BALANCE & RESTORE

APRIL 1-30

Spa Palmera Complimentary deep conditioning mask when you book a wash, cut, and blowout. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PICKLEBALL AND PROSECCO MIXER

CHI GONG & SINGING BOWLS

APRIL 4

APRIL 6 & 20

Spa Palmera

Racquet Club

Spa Palmera

Come to a complete state of harmony and well-being at Spa Palmera. When you reserve an Abhyanga Massage with accompanying Shirodara Scalp treatment, receive a complimentary, personalized Shankara oil scent, which is known to restore and rebalance the individual. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Join us for sips of Prosecco and snacking before, during, and after your fastpaced pickleball rounds. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; reservations required.

This beautiful, uplifting event combines gentle movement, focused breathing, and centered meditation to promote mental, physical, and spiritual health.

8:30 to 9:30 a.m.; reservations required.

COMPLIMENTARY DEEP CONDITIONING MASK

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN APRIL

FIT LIFE PROGRAMS

APRIL 1-30

Harborside & Beachside Explore more with our full menu of fitness experiences that promote a healthy active lifestyle at Harborside and Beachside Fitness Clubs, the Discovery Center, and Member Relations. Pick a Fit Life menu experience or customize your own with our Fitness Concierges. Reservations required.

SUNSET YOGA

APRIL 4, 8, & 1 8 Harborside

Experience the magic of yoga at sunset, a Zen experience that weaves together a combination of breathwork, deep stretching, and guided meditation. 7 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

LATE NIGHT FUN AT THE BREAK

APRIL 6

The Break Join us at The Break for an event exclusively for tweens and teens. Savor a scrumptious meal at Burger Bar, display your talents on the FlowRider, and

Event dates and offerings subject to change. Each event has limited availability. Resort guests can book by calling or texting 561/447-3000. Members can book by visiting TheBocaRatonClub.com

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groove to the in-house DJ’s beats all night. Your ticket includes a 30-minute session on the FlowRider, and your choice of a burger or hot dog from Burger Bar, along with fries and a soft drink. 5 to 9 p.m.; reservations required.

RACQUET CLUB BANQUET

APRIL 11

Harborside Please join us for a lively, social Racquet Club dinner gathering. Toast to everyone.

Members only; 7 to 10 p.m.; reservations required.

FAMILY MATINEE

APRIL 21

FAMILY ART CLASS

APRIL 21

Harborside Picture and paint during a fun afternoon with our resident artist. Create a masterpiece inspired by a family-friendly matinee. Members only; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

EARTH DAY-THEMED CLASSES

FULL (PINK) MOON YOGA

APRIL 23 Beachside

Full moon of the Scorpio. This practice is all about setting intentions, finding balance, and being in the moment. A mellow-paced practice with a focus on breathwork, core strength, balance, and grace. Wear pink.

7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; reservations required.

All yoga classes themed for Earth Day. 5:30 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

PASSOVER DINNER

LECTURE SERIES: ROBERT WATSON— THE BURNING OF WASHINGTON

APRIL 28

Enjoy a round of golf, dinner, cocktails, and prizes with fellow members. Members and Member guests only; 12:30 p.m. shotgun, 4:30 p.m. dinner.

APRIL 24

Harborside

APRIL 22

Harborside

Enjoy a movie complete with snacks and refreshments before moving on to paint a scene inspired by the film alongside our resident artist. Members only; 1 to 3 p.m.; reservations required.

Harborside

We’re excited to offer a variety of lectures on different topics to expand your knowledge and inspire you. Our speakers are experts in their fields and will provide engaging and informative presentations. We hope you’ll join

Enjoy a traditional Passover seder, which includes kosher wine for the table, a surprise and delight for children. 7 to 9 p.m.; reservations required.

SEASON CELEBRATION MEMBER SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT

Golf Club

APRIL 22

Harborside & Beachside Fitness Clubs

us for an enlightening and enjoyable experience. Members only; 5 to 7 p.m.; reservations required.

May Events COMPLIMENTARY KNESKO COLLAGEN EYE MASK

MONDAY-THURSDAY IN MAY

DISCO AND DINK PICKLEBALL MIXER

MAY 2

Spa Palmera

Racquet Club

When you reserve a clarifying and nourishing hair and scalp treatment with a relaxing scalp massage. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Play hard to your favorite disco music at this fast-paced pickleball mash up.

Energize with snacks, beer, and your favorite hard seltzers. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; reservations required.

FIT LIFE PROGRAMS

MAY 1-31

Harborside & Beachside Explore more with our full menu of fitness experiences that promote a healthy active lifestyle at Harborside and Beachside Fitness Clubs, the Discovery Center, and Member Relations. Pick a Fit Life menu experience or customize your own with our Fitness Concierges. Reservations required.

SUNSET YOGA

READY FOR ROLAND-GARROS CLAY COURT CLINIC AND FAST-PACED GAMES

MAY 4

Racquet Club Join us for this fast-paced clay court clinic with your favorite pros to honor Roland-Garros and indulge in Parisianthemed lunch bites. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; reservations required.

Experience the magic of yoga at sunset, a Zen experience that weaves together a combination of breathwork, deep stretching, and guided meditation. 7 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

FAMILY ART CLASS

MAY 5

Harborside Picture and paint during a fun afternoon with our resident artist. Create a masterpiece inspired by a family-friendly matinee. Members only; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

CINCO DE MAYO

MAY 2, 6, & 15 Harborside

our resident artist. Members only; 1 to 3 p.m.; reservations required.

FAMILY MATINEE

MAY 5

Harborside Enjoy a movie complete with snacks and refreshments before moving on to paint a scene inspired by the film alongside

MAY 5

Harborside Celebrate the beauty of Mexican culture and folklore with Mexican-inspired cuisines, beverages, and entertainment.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; reservations required.

Event dates and offerings subject to change. Each event has limited availability. Resort guests can book by calling or texting 561/447-3000. Members can book by visiting TheBocaRatonClub.com

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8-WEEK SPRINGSUMMER SLIM DOWN PROGRAM

MOTHER’S DAYTHEMED GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

MEMORIAL DAY FAMILY BBQ

MAY 25

MAY 6-JUNE 30

MAY 12

Harborside

Harborside Fitness Club

Harborside & Beachside Fitness Clubs

Feel healthy and more energized with our new 8-week fitness program designed to burn fat and increase metabolism. Self-paced and one-onone coaching options are available.

Reservations required.

Join Mom for a fun workout session where you can sweat it out while bonding with one another. 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

Dress in your red, white, and blues, and join us for a family-friendly BBQ. Menu highlights for the day include AllAmerican favorites, The Boca Raton’s famous burgerdog, classic hot dogs, barbecue grilled chicken, an assortment of savory sides and salads as well as Executive Pastry Chef Sebastien’s Memorial Day-inspired desserts. Children’s amusements include a bounce house, activities, and crafts. 12 to 3 p.m.; reservations required.

TROPICAL FUSION RITUAL BATH WITH ACCESS

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

MAY 12

Harborside

This delightful bathing ritual captures a medley of tropical fruits including mangos, lemons, and grapefruit. Your bathing immersion includes an uplifting citrus aroma splash, finely ground coconut extracts, and ice-chilled orangeinfused water to quench your thirst while invigorating your senses. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elaborate brunch. Customize your mimosa from our Bubble Bar and indulge in a range of our signature classics like the mason jar-poached egg, omelet stations, smoked fish display, and carved entrées. Our executive pastry team has prepared an over-the-top dessert display of freshly baked pastries, homemade pies, gourmet cupcakes and more. The experience is complete with live music. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; reservations required.

AFTERNOON FAMILY PRINCESS TEA

MAY 14

MAY 6, 14, 20, & 28 Spa Palmera

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

MAY 10

Spa Palmera

Cathedral

Complimentary Tropical Fusion Ritual Bath, Express Massage or Express Facial. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly to top off the perfect gathering. 3 to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Families are invited to The Boca Raton Club’s Afternoon Family Princess Tea Party. Dress in your best princess gowns and enjoy delectable scones, tea sandwiches, and treats, alongside your favorite storybook princesses.

Both children and adults alike will be transported to a real-life fairytale. 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; reservations required.

FULL (FLOWER) MOON YOGA

MAY 23

MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

MAY 12

Spa Palmera Surprise and delight Mom with an indulgent spa treatment at Spa Palmera and leave the pampering to us with bubbly and a complimentary paraffin foot mask.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Beachside The last full moon of Spring 2024 occurs during Sagittarius season. This practice is all about setting intentions, finding balance, and being in the moment. A mellow-paced practice with a focus on breathwork, core strength, balance, and grace. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; reservations required.

LATE NIGHT FUN AT THE BREAK

MEMORIAL DAY MIXED DOUBLES TENNIS ROUND ROBIN

MAY 27

Racquet Club Grab your mixed doubles partner and play your way to our custom smoothie bar at this fun round robin. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; reservations required.

MEMORIAL DAY MIXED DOUBLES PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN

MAY 27

MAY 25

Racquet Club

The Break

Grab your mixed doubles partner and play your way to our custom smoothie bar at this fun round robin. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; reservations required.

Join us at The Break for an event exclusively for tweens and teens. Savor a scrumptious meal at Burger Bar, display your talents on the FlowRider, and groove to the in-house DJ’s beats all night long. Your ticket includes a 30-minute session on the FlowRider, and your choice of a burger or hot dog from Burger Bar, along with fries and a soft drink. 5 to 9 p.m.; reservations required.

MEMORIAL DAY LOBSTER BASH

MAY 26

MEMORIAL DAY FLOWRIDER SURF EXPO

MAY 27

Harborside Pool Club Join us for a family-friendly, FlowRider surf and boogie board competition with awards, prizes, and a live DJ. No experience needed. 3 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

Harborside An elaborate buffet featuring fresh Maine lobster, East Coast blue point oysters from Connecticut, clams raised here in Florida, roasted beef bistecca and Chef Sebastien’s decadent dessert display. Dance the night away with a live band performing today’s top hits. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; ages 21+; reservations required.

MEMORIAL DAYTHEMED CLASSES

MAY 27

Harborside & Beachside Come dressed in red, white, and blue for your favorite group fitness classes.

Guests are welcome and guest fees apply. 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

Event dates and offerings subject to change. Each event has limited availability. Resort guests can book by calling or texting 561/447-3000. Members can book by visiting TheBocaRatonClub.com

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June Events HONEY COCO MANGO MANICURE & PEDICURE EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN JUNE Spa Palmera Enjoy a 20-minute manicure and a 30-minute pedicure. Fingers and toes will delight in this tropical feel-good service. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

SUNFLOWER & HONEY BODY SCRUB

Fun, instructional Summer Camp sessions for ages 3 and up. All levels are welcomed—classes will be divided by age and level. 9 to 11:30 a.m.; reservations required.

BANYAN BUNCH SUMMER CAMP

JUNE 3-AUGUST 2 Banyan Bunch

Join us for themed weeks of summer camp fun. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MEMBER SIGNATURE EVENT

JUNE 4

Spa Palmera

Harborside

This 45-minute delightful summer offer will elevate and renew your senses. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Join fellow members and President & CEO Daniel Hostettler on another memorable members social event.

Members only, ages 21+; 6 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN JUNE Spa Palmera

Enjoy the simple delights of a burst of hydration and a relaxing head, neck, and shoulder massage with this 45-minute summer breeze facial. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

FIT LIFE PROGRAMS

JUNE 1-30

Harborside & Beachside Explore more with our full menu of fitness experiences that promote a healthy active lifestyle at Harborside and Beachside Fitness Clubs, the Discovery Center, and Member Relations. Pick a Fit Life menu experience or customize your own with our Fitness Concierges.

Reservations required.

JUNIOR SUMMER TENNIS CAMP

JUNE 3-AUGUST 2 (Monday–Saturday)

FULL (STRAWBERRY) MOON YOGA

JUNE 21

Beachside

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN JUNE

SUMMER BREEZE HYDRATION FACIAL

Surprise and delight Dad with the gift of relaxation at Spa Palmera and leave the pampering to us with bubbly and choice of a complimentary hair treatment or hand treatment. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

SUNSET YOGA

FATHER’S DAY THEMED-GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

JUNE 16

Harborside & Beachside Fitness Clubs Harborside and Beachside fitness Father’s Day celebration in the group fitness classes. Open to close; reservations required.

FAMILY MATINEE

Experience the magic of yoga at sunset, a Zen experience that weaves together a combination of breathwork, deep stretching, and guided meditation. 7 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

GLOBAL WELLNESS DAY

JUNE 8

Spa Palmera Enjoy a restorative yoga class followed by a complimentary 30-minute hydro wellness circuit to include: salt room, detoxification room (sauna/steam room), Swiss jets, plunge pool and hot tub. Yoga class: 8:30 to 9:15 a.m.; reservations required.

FATHER’S DAY CELEBRATION

JUNE 16

STARS, STRIPES, AND SERVES—MIXED DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN (TENNIS)

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JUNE 16

Racquet Club

Harborside

Bring your partner or we’ll match you up for our Independence Day Mixed Doubles Round Robin. Cool down at our custom smoothie bar. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; reservations required.

Enjoy a movie complete with snacks and refreshments before moving on to paint a scene inspired by the film alongside our resident artist. Members only; 1 to 3 p.m.; reservations required.

JUNE 6 &10 Harborside

Yoga on the beach, need we say more?

Move, breathe, and be during the first full moon of the summer 2024 season and only a few days removed from the summer solstice. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; reservations required.

FAMILY ART CLASS

JUNE 16

Harborside Picture and paint during a fun afternoon with our resident artist. Create a masterpiece inspired by a family-friendly matinee. Members only; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY ON SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL

JUNE 20

Harborside Sun salutations take on special meaning during the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. Bring light to your yoga practice alongside a supportive, unified community. Open to close; reservations required.

SPARKS AND SLICES MIXED DOUBLES ROUND ROBIN (PICKLEBALL)

JUNE 29

Racquet Club Bring your partner or we’ll match you up for our Independence Day Mixed Doubles Round Robin. Cool down at our custom smoothie bar. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; reservations required.

FOURTH OF JULY MEMBER SCRAMBLE GOLF EVENT

JUNE 30 Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf, lunch, cocktails, and prizes with fellow members. Members and Member guests; 8:30 a.m. shotgun, 12:30 to 2 p.m. lunch; reservations required.

Spa Palmera

Racquet Club

Event dates and offerings subject to change. Each event has limited availability. Resort guests can book by calling or texting 561/447-3000. Members can book by visiting TheBocaRatonClub.com

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SOCIAL CALENDAR

July Events SUNFLOWER & LAVENDER MANICURE & PEDICURE

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN JULY Spa Palmera Dip your nails in luxury with a mini 20-minute manicure and a 30-minute pedicure that’s perfect for the summer months. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

HONEY LAVENDER SALT BODY SCRUB

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN JULY Spa Palmera

This delightful seasonal scrub by Farmhouse Fresh combines the beauty of summer, harvesting nature’s bounty of honey, lavender, and sunflowers to create this sensory-rich 45-minute body treatment. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

“FIRE & ICE” SEASONAL FACIAL JULY 1-31

Spa Palmera Let your inner radiance glow, with an enlivening and exhilarating organic 60-minute facial. Enjoy a complimentary paraffin hand or foot mask. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

FIT LIFE PROGRAMS

JULY 1-31

Harborside & Beachside Explore more with our full menu of fitness experiences that promote a healthy active lifestyle at Harborside and Beachside Fitness Clubs, the Discovery Center, and Member Relations. Pick a Fit Life menu experience or customize your own with our Fitness Concierges. Reservations required.

8-WEEK SUMMER SLIM DOWN PROGRAM

STARS & STRIPES EXPERIENCE

FAMILY MATINEE

JULY 14

JULY 4

Harborside

JULY 1-AUGUST 25

Harborside

Harborside Fitness Club

Outdoor family-friendly fun with water slides, bounce house, obstacle course, lawn games, and balloon and airbrush artists. Enjoy live music, carnivalinspired fare, unlimited refreshments, and a deluxe open bar. The evening concludes with a spectacular fireworks finale. 7:30 to 10 p.m.; reservations required.

Enjoy a movie complete with snacks and refreshments before moving on to paint a scene inspired by the film alongside our resident artist. Members only; 1 to 3 p.m.; reservations required.

Feel healthy and more energized with our new eight-week fitness program designed to burn fat and increase metabolism. Self-paced and one-onone coaching options are available.

Reservations required.

FOURTH OF JULYTHEMED GROUP FITNESS CLASSES

JULY 4

Harborside & Beachside Fitness Clubs Dress in red, white, and blue for your favorite group fitness classes. Guests are welcome, and guest fees apply. 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

JULY 4

Harborside The biggest bash of the summer returns with our signature Independence Day celebration featuring an All-American dinner with live music and a Stars & Stripes outdoor experience with fun family activities, live music, and a spectacular fireworks finale. 5:30 to 10 p.m.; reservations required.

ALL-AMERICAN DINNER

JULY 4

Harborside An elaborate buffet of summer holiday favorites featuring smokehouse classics, Coney Island dogs, Holy Smoke wings, St. Louis cut ribs, a seafood display serving locally caught fish, shrimp and oyster bar, festive desserts, a children’s knee-high buffet, and deluxe open bar. Seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; reservations required.

INDEPENDENCE WEEKEND FLOWRIDER SURF EXPO

JULY 5

Harborside Pool Club Join us for a family-friendly, FlowRider surf and boogie board competition with awards, prizes, and a live DJ. No experience needed. 3 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

SUNSET YOGA

JULY 8 & 10

FAMILY ART CLASS

JULY 14

Harborside Picture and paint during a fun afternoon with our resident artist. Create a masterpiece inspired by a family-friendly matinee. Members only; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

FULL (BUCK) MOON YOGA

JULY 21

Beachside Full moon in Capricorn. This practice is all about setting intentions, finding balance, and being in the moment. A mellow-paced practice with a focus on breathwork, core strength, balance, and grace. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Harborside Experience the magic of yoga at sunset, a Zen experience that weaves together a combination of breathwork, deep stretching, and guided meditation. 7 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

WIMBLEDON ON THE GREEN

JULY 13

Harborside Get your grass court game on. Fastpaced drills and games with your favorite pros, plus delicious Wimbythemed treats. 2 to 4 p.m.; reservations required.

Event dates and offerings subject to change. Each event has limited availability. Resort guests can book by calling or texting 561/447-3000. Members can book by visiting TheBocaRatonClub.com

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SOCIAL CALENDAR

August Events CITRUS FUSION MANICURE & PEDICURE

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN AUGUST Spa Palmera Enjoy a 20-minute manicure and a 30-minute pedicure. Fingers and toes will delight in this tropical feel-good service. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

SUNSET YOGA

AUGUST 1 & 14 Harborside

Experience the magic of yoga at sunset, a Zen experience that weaves together a combination of breathwork, deep stretching, and guided meditation. 7 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN AUGUST

YOGA & LIVE MUSIC

AUGUST 5

Enjoy an all-levels yoga class. 7 to 8 p.m.; reservations required.

AUGUST 11

Soak up the wonders of this citrus bouquet of tropical fruits and vegetables in this 45-minute full body scrub. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Harborside

EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY IN AUGUST

Enjoy a movie complete with snacks and refreshments before moving on to paint a scene inspired by the film alongside our resident artist. Members only; 1 to 3 p.m.; reservations required.

FAMILY ART CLASS

Spa Palmera

AUGUST 11

Enjoy the simple delights of a burst of hydration and a relaxing head, neck, and shoulder massage with this 45-minute summer breeze facial. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; reservations required.

Harborside Picture and paint during a fun afternoon with our resident artist. Create a masterpiece inspired by a family-friendly matinee. Members only; 3:30 to 5 p.m.; reservations required.

FIT LIFE PROGRAMS

AUGUST 1-31

Harborside & Beachside Explore more with our full menu of fitness experiences that promote a healthy active lifestyle at Harborside and Beachside Fitness Clubs, the Discovery Center, and Member Relations. Pick a Fit Life menu experience or customize your own with our Fitness Concierges. Reservations required.

Beachside Full moon in Aquarius. This practice is all about setting intentions, finding balance, and being in the moment. A mellow-paced practice with a focus on breathwork, core strength, balance, and grace. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.; reservations required.

END-OF-SUMMER FESTIVAL

AUGUST 30 Harborside

Families are invited to partake in an outdoor festival showcasing Chef Andrew Roenbeck’s favorite summer eats and local food trucks. The event will feature a live trio and children’s amusements, including a bounce house, water slide, balloon artists, face painters, and lawn games. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; reservations required.

LABOR DAY SOIREE

AUGUST 31 Harborside

FAMILY MATINEE

Spa Palmera

C + C CITRUS FACIAL

FULL (STURGEON) MOON YOGA

AUGUST 19

Harborside

CITRUS FUSION BODY TREATMENT

while assisting the little ones with their creative endeavors. And, as a fitting ending, our little royals will be treated to mini manicures. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; reservations required.

JUNIOR TENNIS SEASON KICKOFF

AUGUST 24 Racquet Club

Join us to preview our Fall Junior Tennis Programs, meet our staff and play for prizes. Cool down with an ice cream treat on the tennis deck. 1 to 2:30 p.m.; reservations required.

Dress in your summer whites and join us for a stylish social with live music, dancing, deluxe open bar, and interactive culinary stations. Featuring an iced seafood bar, Maine lobster, roasted bistecca and specialty desserts including confections by Maison Rose. 7 to 11 p.m.; reservations required.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH AT “THE BREAK”

AUGUST 24 The Break

PAMPERED PRINCESS

AUGUST 17 The Break

Join Banyan Bunch for a spa-inspired event created especially for our little ones. Little princesses and princes are invited to make their own perfume and bath bombs while savoring tea sandwiches and sparkling juice. Adults are invited to sip on sparkling wine

Join us at The Break for an event exclusively for tweens and teens. Savor a scrumptious meal at Burger Bar, display your talents on the FlowRider, and groove to the in-house DJ’s beats all night long. Your ticket includes a 30-minute session on the FlowRider, and your choice of a burger or hot dog from Burger Bar, along with fries and a soft drink. 5 to 9 p.m.; reservations required.

Event dates and offerings subject to change. Each event has limited availability. Resort guests can book by calling or texting 561/447-3000. Members can book by visiting TheBocaRatonClub.com

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ICONIC

Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.”

—FRANK GEHRY

“The Slave Girl” (based on Salome)

by Italian sculptor Ettore Pellegatta commissioned by Addison Mizner in 1929 for the entrance fountain to The Boca Raton

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Artist’s Conceptual Rendering

Artist’s Conceptual Rendering

Artist’s Conceptual Rendering

D I S C OV E R A L I N A 2 1 0 T H E LUXU RY O F P R I VACY An oasis within an oasis, ALINA 210 offers the most luxuriously private resort-inspired lifestyle within ALINA’s lush nine-acre community. 30 exquisite corner residences, all with direct elevator access, celebrate elegant tropical living and entertaining, with each residence offering an expansive private terrace and summer kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase a range of sweeping views featuring the iconic pink tower of The Boca Raton, the resort’s golf course, downtown Boca, and the Atlantic Ocean. The tranquility of this boutique enclave is further enhanced by 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities for wellness, relaxation, and socializing exclusively available to residents of ALINA 210.

ALINA 210 30 exquisite corner residences | From Just Over $4 million Delivery 2024 SCHEDULE A PRIVATE PRESENTATION 561.404.5944 | ALINABOCARATON.COM 200 SE MIZNER BLVD., BOCA RATON, FL 33432 ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, REFERENCE SHOULD BE MADE TO THIS BROCHURE AND THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. THIS OFFERING IS MADE ONLY BY THE OFFERING DOCUMENTS FOR THE CONDOMINIUM AND NO STATEMENT SHOULD BE RELIED UPON IF NOT MADE IN THE OFFERING DOCUMENTS. THIS IS NOT AN OFFER TO SELL, OR SOLICITATION OF OFFERS TO BUY, CONDOMINIUM UNITS IN STATES WHERE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION CANNOT BE MADE. THIS CONDOMINIUM IS BEING DEVELOPED BY EL-AD MIZNER ON THE GREEN II LLC A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (“DEVELOPER”). ANY AND ALL STATEMENTS, DISCLOSURES AND/OR REPRESENTATIONS SHALL BE DEEMED MADE BY DEVELOPER AND NOT BY EL AD AND YOU AGREE TO LOOK SOLELY TO DEVELOPER (AND NOT TO EL AD AND/OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES) WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL MATTERS RELATING TO THE MARKETING AND/OR DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONDOMINIUM AND WITH RESPECT TO THE SALES OF UNITS IN THE CONDOMINIUM. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED, INCLUDING PRICING, IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES, AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. IMAGES ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPTUAL RENDERING. THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS A SOLICITATION FOR THE SALE OF UNITS IN ALINA 210 BOCA RATON, A CONDOMINIUM: N.J. REG. NO. 22-04-0002. THE COMPLETE OFFERING TERMS FOR ALINA 210 BOCA RATON ARE IN A CPS-12 APPLICATION AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFEROR: FILE NO. CP22-0047.