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CONTENTS

SEPTEMBER 2024 | PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM FOR THE LATEST IN ALL THINGS LUXURY

FEATURES 52 THE INNOVATORS Three visionary local women with impactful approaches to learning

By Paige Bowers

60 DRESS LIKE AN ICON Find your style muse and dress the part to perfection with signature pieces fresh from the Fall runways

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66 CLASS ACT Meet the inspiring—and inspired— finalists for PBI’s 2024 Educator of the Year Award

By Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo

Rebecca Reid from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a finalist for the Educator of the Year Award.

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CONTENTS

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FROM THE EDITOR

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Soirees from the social season

A locally penned tribute to Colombia

22 UNWIND 24 SHOP LOCAL Freshness awaits at Florida’s family farms

26 Q&A A cultured chat with the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens’ Wendy Lo

28 PROFILE Celebrate 25 years of FAU’s Wilkes Honors College with dean Justin Perry

STYLE 31 IT LIST Fashion staples get a modern makeover

32 THE LOOK Contrasting colors make a bold statement

34 THE EDIT Smart buys for back-to-school style

36 BIJOUX Watch out for these unique timepieces

38 BEAUTY Products picked from the garden

JOURNEYS 41 WANDERLUST

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50 HIGH SEAS The Lancia Aprea 52 delivers la dolce vita

TOP LAWYERS 73 ATTORNEY PROFILES The area’s premier lawyers

SAVOR 103 TRY THIS Three local spots to indulge on National Cheeseburger Day

104 LOCAL BITES In the kitchen with The Butcher’s Club’s Dallas Wynne, Pura Vida’s expansion update, Papa G’s Country Kitchen, and more

110 SIP WITH PBI Slip into September with a Negroni

HOME 123 DESIGN A captivating kitchen channels international arboreal inspiration

134 HEALTH & FITNESS Cocoplum Nature School, the Oumere skin care line, Drinkwatr, and more

140 TRENDING Three ways to spice up your self-care

142 GOOD NATURE The pleasures of the place you call home

CULTURE 145 TOP BILLING Mtn Space’s two new exhibitions

124 ELEMENTS

146 CALENDAR

Create a study space with style

What to see and do this month

Experience the Western wow-factor at Jackson Hole’s Caldera House

126 HERITAGE

44 QUICK TRIPS

The indelible influence of Palm Beach architects on Coral Gables

SOCIAL STUDIES 150 PALM BEACH MAGAZINE

Explore Honduras’ Kimpton Grand Roatán

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LAST WORD 152 REAL TALK WITH...

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Editor in Chief Daphne Nikolopoulos Creative Director Olga M. Gustine Executive Editor Mary Murray Managing Editor Allison Wolfe Reckson Fashion Editor Katherine Lande Automotive Editor Howard Walker Travel Editor Paul Rubio Lifestyle Editor Liza Grant Smith Libations Editor Jules Aron Web Editor Abigail Duffy DESIGN Senior Art Director Ashley Meyer Art Directors Airielle Farley, Jenny Fernandez-Prieto Digital Imaging Specialist Leonor Alvarez-Maza CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Cathy Chestnut, Jane E. Enos, Stephanie Gates, Kristen Desmond LeFevre, Kelley Marcellus, Gaylene Salomons CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Paige Bowers, Judy Alexandra DiEdwardo, Michael Drapkin, Tammy Fender, Marie Penny, Skye Sherman CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Carrie Bradburn, Joriann Maye-Keegan SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS Tracey Benson, Janis Bucher, Capehart, Davidoff Studios, Jacek Gancarz, Corby Kaye’s Studio Palm Beach, LILA Photo, Annie Watt SUBSCRIPTIONS 800-308-7346

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BACK TO COOL The new school year is off to a stylish start with our editor-approved back-toschool finds, including my favorite Lilly Pulitzer backpack bundle. Page 34.

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POSH AND PRIVATE Skiing season is almost upon us. If you’re heading to Jackson Hole for that famous cowboy powder, do yourself a favor and check out Caldera House hotel and alpine club. Page 41.

A few months ago, I was invited to tour Catapult, a new facility where students are guided and trained to take the biggest step of their young lives: higher education. The organization behind Catapult, Path to College, not only strives for equity in college admissions but also helps students, mostly from Title 1 schools, apply and matriculate to top-tier universities on a full ride. Now that’s impressive.

Meeting Path to College’s dynamic founder, Christine Sylvain, inspired our feature on female innovators in education. Christine’s passion for helping promising students who can’t afford a college education has changed the game for dozens of young people and broken the cycle of generational poverty for their families.

Equally visionary are Gabrielle McGee, who was inspired by oceanographer Sylvia Earle to launch environmental education initiative Wave Makers, and Susan Wemette, founder of Blue Planet Global Education and Center for Creative Education arts educator. Meet these three powerhouse women and learn how they are disrupting traditional education models in “The Innovators” on page 52.

As a career editor, I uphold the values of literacy and education. Six years ago, we envisioned an awards program for local teachers and educational institutions striving for excellence, and thus the Palm Beach Illustrated Education Awards was born.

Every year, we recognize the best of the best in the education space, including the Educator of the Year. This year, we have six finalists, selected by a panel from a pool of worthy nominees, vying for the award. They are profiled in “Class Act” on page 66 and on palmbeachillustrated.com/educatoroftheyear2024. I encourage you to read about these incredible individuals and their good work for our youth.

As we head back to school, I wish all the parents and students (including my two high school sophomores) a happy and successful academic year.

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Palm Beach Gardens resident Karol Hernández drew on her colorful childhood to pen her first book, I Am La Chiva!: The Colorful Bus of the Andes (Penguin Random House, 2024), a picture book reminiscent of Disney’s Encanto that sends young readers on a journey through the lush and rugged Andes.

“In 2020, my son asked me about a little colorful clay bus I had on the mantle,” Hernández says of her chiva replica, an icon of rural Colombian transportation.

“I looked for a picture book on the topic but did not find one. And so, I Am La Chiva! was born. I worked on the manuscript for over six months, a process that allowed me to channel memories of the Andes mountains and the incredible community that surrounded me.”

Hernández was born in Colombia and lived there until age 14; when her family relocated to South Florida, she was dismayed to be met with reductive stereotypes of her home country. With her book, she aims to communicate the beauty of community work and love for one’s homeland, and its 40 pages of rhymes—brought to life with vibrant illustrations by Colombian artist Lorena Alvarez Gómez—do just that.

“I want readers to see a side of Colombia that highlights our stunning landscapes, biodiversity, and people. The Andes are the longest mountain range in the world, covering seven countries, and along its ridges, there is a vast array of cultures, foods, music, and more.” (penguinrandomhouse.com, karolita. com) —Skye Sherman PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | SEPTEMBER 2024

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PopStroke’s West Palm Beach complex will feature two 18-hole putting greens paired with an array of entertainment options and amenities.

Y-M-C-A It’s about to get (even more) fun to stay at the YMCA. In partnership with Palm Beach County, the YMCA of the Palm Beaches—which has served our community since 1917—is relocating and expanding its flagship branch.

The new $46 million, 55,000-square-foot community center (located next to the County’s upcoming aquatic facility at Lake Lytal Park) will feature an Olympic-style skate park and training facility, stateof-the-art health and fitness facilities, The Y Preschool Academy, and a Youth Engagement and Resource Center, which will provide mentoring to young people between the ages of 12 22

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Beaches. “We are deeply grateful to Palm Beach County for their enthusiastic support of this extensive project and are truly excited to bring these expanded programs, services, and recreational amenities to residents of Palm Beach County.”

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Looking for somewhere to putt around? PopStroke is the place. Two golf greats—TaylorMade and Tiger Woods—came together to dream up the ultimate entertainment and minigolf venue, headquartered in Palm Beach County but with locations in six states. Coming in December to Palm Beach International Airport (joining locations in Delray Beach and Port St. Lucie), the flagship West Palm Beach complex will boast two 18-hole putting greens, a two-story restaurant, a sushi bar, a club, an outdoor beer garden with games, a lounge, an outdoor playground, and a rooftop pool. Stopping by before or after a flight? The location will have storage lockers for luggage and dedicated shuttle service to PBI. (popstroke.com)

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Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter is where next-generation scientific learning unites high-achieving students, distinguished faculty and esteemed partners to redefine educational excellence.

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Visit Florida Farms FIND HOME-GROWN FLORALS AND QUITE POSSIBLY THE WORLD’S BEST ICE CREAM AT THESE FAMILY FARMS

If you’re a member of the cult following Sutton Milk has amassed around their fresh milk and ice cream or have stalked their cow-print wagon to local farmers markets and events, you’ll be delighted to know you can make a pilgrimage to the place the magic happens: a working family farm in Okeechobee.

Sutton and Kris Rucks, with their fifth-generation dairy-farming children Lindsey and Garrett, open their home four days per week for a family-friendly, on-farm experience complete with Holstein and Brown Swiss cows, goats, a barnyard playground— and handcrafted ice cream, of course.

What started in 2019 as a sweet treat at the end

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The family-owned 25-acre White Trail Flower Farm in Jupiter Farms does it all and then some: they specialize in roses and rare ornamentals, cut florals, custom gardens, workshops, weddings, and other private and semi-private events at their European-style flower farm and fields. They also raise livestock and show poultry; have a citrus grove with grapefruit and Valencia oranges; grow sugarcane; offer

Above: In addition to fresh milk, Sutton Milk is renowned for its signature ice cream flavors such as Banana Puddin’. Below: White Trail Flower Farm specializes in roses and rare ornamentals.

U-pick events, specialty markets, animal encounters, and various other kid-friendly programs; provide event florals, custom home garden installs, and porch/outdoor styling; and open for plant sales Wednesday to Sunday in season. If you go, don’t miss the North American Butterfly Association–certified butterfly

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of farm tours became a local sensation during the pandemic.

As school group tours covering cow care, sustainability, and the milking process abruptly stopped, the Rucks family had a surfeit of ice cream and offered it for sale online—selling out within 24 hours. These days, Sutton Milk has a loyal following across more than 60 local restaurants and grocers. The cheeky, inventive ice cream flavors change regularly, with a few masterworks (may we suggest Cookie Monster and Banana Puddin’?) cementing a permanent status.

“We love to bake so we take inspiration from other common sweets and put our own spin on it,” Lindsey shares. “We try to introduce a new flavor every couple of weeks to give our customers something new to try.”

If you visit, expect to leave with worn-out kids, a few pounds of beef, and this county’s prized pints; in town, stock up at Palm Beach Meats and Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market locations. (suttonmilk.com)

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habitat with 5 acres of host and nectar plants (home to more than 16 million honeybees!), and the boutique and café with cottage foods, fresh eggs, local honey, cut florals, and various handmade goods. (whitetrailjupiter.com)

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TIME-HONORED JAPANESE TRADITIONS ARE ALIVE AT THE MORIKAMI MUSEUM

BY JUDY ALEXANDRA DIEDWARDO

Experiencing Japanese culture and its centuries-old traditions for finding harmony and balance are especially vital in today’s busy world, says Wendy Lo, curator of education at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. “We are this rare gem where people can benefit from these extraordinary practices and traditions.” Lo oversees the museum’s year-round schedule of classes, lectures, and workshops, which showcase an array of Japanese culture and practices. PBI visited with Lo to learn more about the Morikami’s one-of-a-kind programs. (morikami.org)

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It’s an ideal introduction to teaching the philosophy of being in the moment. Although it looks very routine and methodical because the movements are practiced slowly, it puts the participant in a meditative state.

It’s more than just tea.

What is the Stroll for Well-Being program that earned the muWendy Lo’s initiatives at the Morikami showcase Japanese culture and practices, including music.

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PBI: Why are the Japanese traditions important to preserve?

Lo: We consider ourselves ambassadors of Japanese culture and its traditions.

Harmony, mutual respect, and diligence are prized Japanese values. Are these qualities at the core of your programs?

Japanese cultural arts are a pathway to continuous learning, which is at the center of all our classes.

What is the Sado tea ceremony,

seum a 2018 Heroes in Medicine award from the Palm Beach County Medical Society?

In 2006, we collaborated with Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing to study the effects of walking through our gardens for senior citizens who had mild depression. It led us to create 12 self-guided walks through our 16-acre garden.

Tell me how traditional koto music, which you were introduced to during a study-abroad program, launched the Youth Music and Culture Summer Camp.

I spent two years learning to play this incredible 13-string instrument and was excited to bring it to the Morikami. With sponsor-

ship from the Toshiba International Foundation, we launched the pilot program in 2017 with three students. By the second year, we had 17 students and every year since, it’s been packed.

The immersive, five-day camp for students grades 3 through 12 features musical theory, history, culture, instrumental instruction, and an introduction to Japanese traditional arts.

What has been the most rewarding aspect of your work since joining the Morikami in 2009?

Positive feedback. When we hear attendees following a lecture, film, or workshop say, ‘Wow, that was a great experience,’ we know we’re making an impact.

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hen Florida Atlantic University’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College first opened its doors in 1999, it had 77 students, 16 faculty members, and a handful of degree programs. As of Fall 2023, it had more than 650 students who can pursue 31 academic areas of study or concentration. Now, as it celebrates its twentyfifth year, it has become one of the top-rated honors colleges in the country.

“What drew me to this special place was the fact that our community is a living, breathing laboratory for our students,” says Justin Perry, PhD, who has been dean of the Wilkes Honors College since July 2020.

“When you combine that with the 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio, you’ve got something extraordinary. People in our community don’t realize that we have a tremendous educational gem right in their own backyard.

You can get an Ivy League–quality education

at a public state institution that’s affordable and accessible.”

Located at the John D. MacArthur campus of FAU, the Wilkes Honors College is surrounded by renowned scientific research institutes such as the UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology, the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience, and the Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute, all of which provide Wilkes Honors College students with hands-on research internships and unparalleled extracurricular activities. As the university has forged deep connections within the community over the years, Perry says that the Wilkes Honors Col-

lege routinely connects hundreds of students with internships and volunteer opportunities in South Florida, at places such as Jupiter Medical Center, Jupiter Elementary School, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, the Cleveland Clinic, the Center for Child Counseling, Zoo Miami, Exuma Biotech, and many other businesses, agencies, and nonprofit organizations across a wide range of industries.

“We have signature programs that help produce very well-rounded individuals when they graduate, whether it’s study abroad programs all over the world, a diplomacy program, a moot court program, social

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entrepreneurship programs, and a lot more,” he explains.

“There’s not a day that goes by on this campus where there’s not some kind of student club event or extracurricular activity going on.”

Given the benefits of being part of the Wilkes Honors College—including diverse extracurricular activities and student clubs, close mentoring relationships with professors, numerous scholarships, and state-of-the-art facilities, to include a new residential dorm—Perry says it’s little wonder that the college’s retention rate is consistently more than 85 percent. Approximately 60 percent of alumni go on to attend graduate or professional school, he adds, and roughly the same percent stay in the area after graduation to live, work, and raise families. Finally, more than 90 percent of annual Wilkes Honors College students are Florida residents and most of them graduate debt-free.

“My dream is to see every single student from the Honors College graduate with no debt,” Perry says. “The fact that the majority do is just incredible.”

Beyond this dream, one of Perry’s goals as dean is to keep up with the current “trajectory of student growth and enrollments and hire new faculty and staff to accommodate that growth and ensure that we’re truly equipped to serve our students as fully as possible,” he

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Under Perry’s leadership, the Wilkes Honors College offers students myriad benefits including diverse extracurricular activities and clubs, access to internships, community connections, mentoring relationships, and scholarships.

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says. “I want to enhance our footprint in the geographic area of Palm Beach County and Martin County by strengthening our ties with the business community and growing our network of collaborative relationships so we can provide more internship opportunities, more volunteer opportunities for our students, and continue to make an impact on the local economy.”

On November 14, Perry says the school will host a twentyfifth anniversary celebration at the Pelican Club, featuring keynote speaker Ryan Serhant (an iconic real estate broker and former star of Million Dollar Listing New York). Perry hopes that the inspirational evening will showcase how far the Wilkes Honors College

has come—and how far it can go in the next 25 years with the community’s support.

“We’re on the cusp of the Wilkes Honors College transitioning into adulthood,” Perry says. “And as an adult, you reach a certain level of maturity in your life where you’re expanding your roles in society, becoming more autonomous, more independent, and better able to forge more connections with various people in your realm. That’s where I feel we’re at right now, that phase where things are really starting to take off.” (fau.edu/honors) «

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5. Created in celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the legendary jewelry designer, drawing inspiration from the iconic bone cuff she designed in the early 1970s: Elsa Peretti Split ring in yellow gold ($4,500), Elsa Peretti Bone ring in yellow gold ($4,800), Tiffany & Co., tiffany.com

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Modified in black and white for the Fall 2024 collection: Belle Vivier optical slingback in black/white patent leather ($1,195), Roger Vivier, rogervivier.com

3. The Gucci bamboo handle debuted post-war in 1947 when traditional materials were difficult to find. This mini basket style made its debut on the Fall/Winter 2024 runway: Gucci Bamboo Basket bag ($4,500), Gucci, gucci.com

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GREEN WITH ENVY Intrecciato rectangular sunglasses ($550), Bottega Veneta, Palm Beach, bottegaveneta.com

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SOFT TOUCH: Add interest with different textures.

CLASSIC COMBOS: Pink with green, blue with orange, purple with yellow.

THREE RING EFFECT Filo multicolor leather bangle set ($1,290), Fendi, fendi.com

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NOD TO NOSTALGIA ’90s leather top-handle bag ($1,090), The Row, therow.com

HANDLE IT Medium Sicily handbag ($2,345), Dolce & Gabbana, Palm Beach, dolcegabbana.com

GUCCI FALL/ WINTER 2024 A 1970s-inspired color palette adds a new twist to today’s wardrobe classics.

HIGH-STEPPING Slingback horsebit platform sandals (price upon request), Gucci, multiple locations, gucci.com

ON THE ANGLE Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello La Scandale 110 wedge sandal ($1,090), Saint Laurent, Palm Beach, ysl.com OFF THE CHAIN Shiny grained leather handbag (price upon request), Chanel, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, chanel.com

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PLAYING IT BY EAR AirPods Max ($549), Apple, apple.com A trip through my son’s high school car line reveals that oversize wireless headphones are the latest must-have fashion accessory. The sporty headband is available in five color options and comes with a matching smart carrying case. Engrave names, initials, numbers, or even emojis on your pair for the ultimate in personalization. —Gaylene Salomons, contributing editor WRITE ANSWERS Large-ruled notebook ($155), Dolce & Gabbana, dolcegabbana.com Record important lecture notes in style with this Dolce & Gabbana jotter that pays homage to carretto Siciliano—ornate, colorful horsedrawn carts used to transport goods throughout Sicily in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

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THEY SEE US ROLLIN’ Unagi Model One Voyager scooter ($1,490 to purchase, or $59 per month to rent), Unagi, unagiscooters.com Forget bus stop waits, car line nightmares, and parking hassles. Kids of all ages are electrifying their commutes via the latest in portable scooter tech. With a maximum speed of 20 miles per hour and a range of 25 miles, you can get around campus or town with ease. No bike rack in sight to store your scooter when you reach your destination? Unagi’s hinge system folds and locks in one satisfying click—making it dramatically easier to fold and carry than any other scooter on the market. —Kristen Desmond LeFevre, contributing editor

OUT TO LUNCH The Lunch Kit ($245), Inka, inka.world Find daily inspo for the midday meal while dining alfresco or at the desk. This chic and functional kit includes modular InvisiSeal food containers, chopsticks, a sauce pot, napkins, and the bag.

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BY MARY MURRAY 1. COME SLITHER Bulgari Serpenti watch with diamonds, emerald eyes, and rose gold, price upon request.

Yafa Signed Jewels, Palm Beach (yafajewelry.com) 2. IN THE LOOP Graff Inspired by Twombly watch with diamonds set in white gold, $400,000. Graff, Palm Beach (graff.com) 3. OUR LITTLE SECRET Van Cleef & Arpels Perlée secret pendant watch with rubies, diamonds, and mother-of-pearl set in 18-karat rose gold, $63,500.

Van Cleef & Arpels, Palm Beach (vancleefarpels.com) 4. HANDS OF TIME Chanel Mademoiselle Privé Pincushion couture ring with gold pins adorned with cultured pearls, diamonds, and gold miniature pearls, price upon request. Select Chanel boutiques (chanel.com) 5. BELLE ÉPOQUE Limited-edition Dior Grand Bal Toile de Jouy timepiece with diamonds, gold, motherof-pearl, and stainless steel, price upon request. Select Dior boutiques (dior.com) 6. TICK TOCK Jan Leslie miniature face watch cufflinks in stainless steel and sterling silver, $495. (janleslie.com) 7. SIDE BY SIDE Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 bangle watch with diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, price upon request. Greenleaf & Crosby, Palm Beach (greenleaf crosby.com) 8. WAITING IN THE WINGS One-of-a-kind vintage Audemars Piguet bracelet watch with diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and sapphires set in 18-karat gold, $65,000.

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Since the days of mountain men and desperados running from the law, Jackson Hole has had a certain kind of allure. The “hole” (aka valley) sprawling beneath the gaze of Wyoming’s Grand Teton mountains has a resplendent wildness that has called to the intrepid—and those who want to hide—since the early 1900s.

The appeal is the same today, though Jackson Hole attracts a different type of pilgrim.

For starters, when we talk about Jackson Hole, we talk about skiing. Known for its extremeskiing ethos, this mountain resort is in its own class. Countless backcountry trails invite skiers to carve fresh tracks, and gravity-defying verticals beg for conquest. The snowfall is profuse,

and the “cowboy powder,” as locals call it, is dry and fluffy. In terms of snow quality and exhilarating terrain, Jackson Hole is akin to skiing in Europe, which is probably why it attracts such a cosmopolitan crowd, including a steady stream of celebrities.

To cater to this high-profile clientele, private equity investor Wesley Edens developed Cal-

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Clockwise from above: Slopeside dining at Caldera House; Corsa restaurant serves Italian delights; kitchen and dining area of the four-bedroom Valles Suite; Corsa resembles a trattoria in the Italian Alps; the Alpine Club members’ lounge; Valles Suite’s spacious living room.

dera House, a luxurious retreat and alpine club with ski-in/ski-out access, at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Edens, a former competitive skier and founder of Fortress Investment Group (whose holdings include the Brightline), envisioned a resort with unparalleled service and high design for guests accustomed to the very best. Caldera House has eight suites only, each a gorgeous mountain home with two or four bedrooms, full kitchens, fireplaces, spacious balconies with 42

gas grills and hot tubs, steam showers, and every comfort imaginable—even snowmelt patios and freezers stocked with ice cream.

Los Angeles–based design house Commune channeled the mid-century Alpine style of ski resorts like St. Moritz and Gstaad, as well as Scandinavian modern design, when conceptualizing Caldera House. The mountain-mod-

ern interiors project a sleek interpretation of the American West with custom furnishings and millwork, curated local art, and floor-toceiling windows framing billion-dollar views.

Caldera House’s most unique attribute is its alpine club. Members have access to a private locker room with boot and glove dryers and personal lockers in which to store skis and gear year-round. Ski valets tune skis for whatever conditions prevail and transport gear so that members need only show up to the lift (after enjoying complimentary breakfast at their private lounge).

Membership is justifiably coveted, but at press time it was at maximum with a long waiting list. It’s not required, however, to take advantage of Caldera House’s signature experiences. Via a well-versed concierge, guests can book heli-ski adventures, hot air

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Clockwise from above: The Snake River flows through Grand Teton National Park; hiking and horseback riding through Grand Teton; Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson; Caldera House’s ski locker room for members; bedroom in Taupo Suite.

DON’T MISS THESE WARMER-WEATHER MUSTS IN AND AROUND JACKSON HOLE GET ON THE SNAKE They don’t come any more wild and scenic than the Snake River, which winds through the pristine lands of Grand Teton National Park and offers endless opportunities for recreation. Watch bald eagles soar and bison graze while floating on a gentle stretch of the river. Grab a fly rod and fish for “cutties” (cutthroat trout), which are unique to this watershed. Or opt for thrills on insanely powerful white water. If you didn’t get on the Snake, did you even go to Jackson Hole?

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In the summer, every conversation in Jackson Hole eventually comes around to hiking. Here, there are more trails than people, each a superb opportunity to bask in nature with all its wildflowers and wildlife. “Know before you go” is the name of the game here. Some trails are steep, so be sure to acclimate to the 6,300foot altitude. Pack bear spray, just in case. And if you plan to delve into the backcountry, pack all the essentials and go with a buddy. Caldera House team favorites include Lake Solitude, Sleeping Indian, Phelps Lake, and Jackson Peak. Hike the latter at daybreak and watch the sun rise over the Tetons.

on local geology and lore, and they know all the secret spots for wildlife viewing. Chances are you’ll meet bison, elk, moose, grizzlies, pronghorn antelope, and with a little luck, the elusive gray wolves of Yellowstone.

DO SOMETHING WESTERN The Wild West? This is it. The town of Jackson has a rich history with outlaws and bandits, and the land around it is the birthplace of cowboy culture. Part of the fun of coming here is basking in the spirit of the West through activities like horseback riding or taking in a rodeo. For something more raucous, head to the historic Million Dollar Cowboy Bar (milliondollarcowboybar.com) for music and Western dancing, or watch the country’s longest-running shootout, both in the heart of Jackson. —D.N.

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or a location with absolute euphoric waters—even on cloudy days—turn your attention to the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort and Spa, located on the largest of Honduras’ Bay Islands, approximately 40 miles off the country’s mainland.

The resort, which opened in fall 2023, is nestled within a cluster of hills boasting an impressive canopy of tropical rainforest and lies adjacent to crystalline waters containing the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Here, a huge underwater aquarium showcases a colorful array of marine life.

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it’s beachside—mere steps and strokes away from the resort. To be more precise, I clocked my time from beach chair to the reef’s edge at about three minutes, and I’m not a swift swimmer. There’s no need to pack snorkeling gear; equipment is provided complimentary to resort guests. And, not to worry should

you desire to delve deeper. Scuba diving is available, too, and the resort offers packages in collaboration with its partner, West Bay Divers. While submerged in a sapphiric sea, expect the colors of the rainbow to emerge in the form of myriad fish, sea turtles, eagle rays, and other pelagic wonders. With all the reef’s nooks and crannies, don’t be surprised if you find yourself passing a full morning or afternoon looking down upon sea life.

Though difficult to rival the splendor found underwater, the resort and the property it rests upon offer a beautiful complement and reflect an aesthetic apropos of the tropics.

Interiors of the resort feature neutral tones and earthy textures, as colossal windows and doors welcome an abundance of light, summoning the outdoors in. This organic ambience also emanates throughout the 116 accommodations on property. Design elements such as handwoven lampshades, wood art pieces, and muted tones throughout guest rooms work to create a natural milieu, while most accommodations feature private balconies that double as well-placed perches to take in the cerulean Caribbean.

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Between the main building and the sea lies the resort’s main hub, including an enormous, terraced deck and a large infinity pool.

There are two relaxed dining options nearby, including Sea Cat, where you won’t want to miss the Island Ceviche, and The Drop Off, a toes-in-the-sand beach bar serving up informal nibbles and a variety of concoctions. Alera, a less casual option (though certainly not formal), offers visitors breakfast and dinner in the context of simple yet deliciously prepared Mediterranean cuisine. If you’re searching for a cocktail that comes with a view, head to Vos Café and Bar, which affords a sleek vibe and incredible sights of the sunset.

A highlight of the resort is its Kao Kamasa Spa, where treatments center around wellness, healing, and spiritual mindfulness. The spa and its brand embrace and celebrate the Pesh, an indigenous Honduran ethnic group.

Pesh designs, language, customs, and rituals are integrated throughout the spa’s many offerings. Though menu items are diverse, I suggest the Gua Sha Stone Rejuvenator facial treatment, which incorporates jade-crystal massage to smooth fine lines and stimu-

Clockwise from above: Vos Café and Bar offers ideal sunset views; the Kao Kamasa Spa among the lush tropical landscape; savory bites from The Drop Off; the cliffside garden pool and tiled fountain set a relaxing tone at the Kao Kamasa Spa.

late collagen production. For me, it was a treatment I won’t soon forget—one that left me relaxed, refreshed, and aglow. If a spa day makes your itinerary, be sure to leave plenty of time for lounging at Kao Kamasa’s cliffside garden pool, where incredible panoramas pair with a steady island breeze.

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property, consider a visit to Gumbalimba Park, a privately owned beachfront haven, located only 10 minutes away from the resort by car. Here, you can learn about the island’s history (inclusive of pirate lore), traverse trails through a prolific forest, cross a 237-foot suspended bridge, and participate in various animal-based experiences. Expect to encounter iguanas, agoutis, parrots, and other species and capitalize on photo ops with energetic white-faced monkeys and vibrant macaws.

A great spot for those traveling with or without family, the Kimpton Grand Roatán Resort and Spa offers a feast for the senses—whether you soak these up above or below sea level. And with direct flights from Miami to Roatán, mark it as an excellent spot for a quick—or longer—getaway. (grandroatanresortandspa.com) « PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | SEPTEMBER 2024

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New Smyrna Beach maintains a mellow ambience that harks back 40 years, unlike many beach towns along South Florida’s bustling coastline. The small city seems to fly under the tourism radar, though it is a hot spot for surfers. If quietude (read: no crowds) sounds inviting, then this city with a population of 32,000 is an ideal destination.

The Victoria 1883 is a welcoming place to drop your bags and begin your journey. The oldest local residence, the former waterfront estate is located along North Riverside Drive in an invitingly walkable, oak-canopied neighborhood overlooking the Indian River. Though it’s authentically Victorian opulence on the outside, the husband-and-wife team of architect Peter and Fabiola Spooner completely reimagined the interior of the sevensuite bed and breakfast with a modern design. It opened in 2022 following a 17-month renovation.

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out to explore the area’s rich natural resources.

Two must-see destinations are the 184-acre Smyrna Dunes Park along the shores of the Ponce de Leon Inlet and the Canaveral National Seashore. The dunes park features a 2-mile elevated boardwalk with scenic overlooks that takes visitors through the massive dune systems covered with dense vegetation and down to the quizzically crowd-free shoreline.

In addition to impressive dune systems, the national seashore has several points of interest, including the historic Eldora State House, an 18-foot Timucuan mound, marshes, oak hammocks, and beaches. The time of year dictates whether you will see the migratory birds—thousands—that use the barrier island as a stopover or sea turtles coming ashore to lay their eggs.

While exploring these natural amenities on foot, bicycle, by car, or in a kayak, you may find yourself wondering: where is everyone? Both locations were peacefully, sparsely populated on a 76-degree April day.

After working up an appetite, grab a bite downtown or head to the patio garden at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar on Flagler Avenue in the heart of a quaint residential neighborhood, which caught the attention of celebrity chef Guy Fieri. (victoria1883.com) «

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Grab the popcorn, we’re going to the movies. Well, that’s what it feels like when you shimmy behind the very funky wheel of Lincoln’s brand-new Nautilus.

Cascading across the leather-trimmed dashboard, like some in-car IMAX, is a massive 48-inch, full-width glass display. We’ve seen oversize screens on Teslas, electric Mercedes, and even in the back seat of an i7 BMW. But this is bigger, wider, and curves majestically from pillar to pillar. Expect passengers to squeal with delight.

The main display in front of the driver shows the usual speed and fuel level, while the middle portion is a navigation screen using Google Maps. The fun starts with the configurable passenger side section, which can show

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Add to all this an 11.1-inch touch screen in the center of the dash where you can watch movies or play video games, with content courtesy of YouTube or Amazon Prime. For digital nomads, Lincoln is working on an app for in-car video conferencing.

Keeping with Lincoln’s mantra of quiet luxury, this new Nautilus comes with a Rejuvenate button. It’s for those times you’re parked in the school pick-up line, outside Starbucks, or have a few minutes to kill and just need to chill. Sessions are five or 10 minutes. At the tap of the screen, the driver’s seat reclines, and a massage function activates, soft Kenny G–style elevator Muzak wafts from the 28-speaker Revel stereo, while aromatic scent flows from

the vents. Don’t get too excited, the smell is more akin to a New York taxicab than the advertised Mystic Forest or Violet Cashmere.

That 48-inch screen, however, adds to the relaxing vibe by projecting moving panoramas of the Adirondack Mountains, babbling brooks, and the aurora borealis. Want to see passing stratocumulus clouds? Just look up through the panoramic, full-length glass roof.

Lincoln has done a fine job of giving its mid-size Nautilus a full-body makeover. The all-new sheet metal blends elements from its Corsair and Aviator SUVs, but this newcomer is brimming with surprise-and-delights. Like the pencil-thin, full-width LED light bar across the nose that delivers the coolest light show when you lock and unlock. Lovely exterior door handles are almost hidden along the belt line.

Under the hood, the punchy 335-hp twinturbo V6 is no more with only the carry-over 250-hp 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, modified for better fuel efficiency, on offer. Talking of efficiency, there’s also an optional hybridized version that packs 310 hp, with the four-cylinder aided and abetted by a 100kW electric mo-

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tor. It’s good for 30 mpg city and 30 mpg combined, compared to the 21 mpg city/22 mpg combined with the gas-only Nautilus.

I just spent a week with the fancy-pants, non-hybrid Nautilus Black Label, base price $74,350, or $80,845 as tested, and certainly came away impressed. While 250 horsepower doesn’t sound like much, on the road it never feels lacking in oomph. The 8-speed automatic does a fine job of keeping the turbo-4 on the boil and responding instantly to calls for kickdown.

If you want a zippier Nautilus, the hybrid is the one to have. With its extra 60 horses and electric boost for off-the-line sprints, it’ll get to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds (compared to 7.3 seconds for the gas version), while delivering more abstemious economy. The no-brainer part? It’s only a $1,500 uptick.

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fort. There’s acoustic-laminated glass, active noise control, and even sound deadening in the wheels to muffle any engine, wind, or tire roar. Opt for the adaptive air suspension for a pillowy, floating-on-air ride.

While the new Lincoln has no real sporting aspirations, it steers nicely, keeps body roll in check, and, with all-wheel-drive standard, carves curves with confidence. There’s

PRICE: $74,350 FOR BLACK LABEL ENGINE: 2.0-LITER TURBOCHARGED INLINE-4 POWER: 250 HP TORQUE: 280 LB-FT TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC 0-60: 7.3 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 126 MPH LENGTH/ WIDTH: 193/77 INCHES WEIGHT: 4,700 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT DELIVERS A BOLD NEW TAKE ON SEXY DESIGN, BOTH INSIDE AND OUT.

also an Excite drive mode to firm things up when needed. And its funky steering wheel just feels special to use. The only negative is the brakes; pressing the pedal is like stepping in wet cement.

There’s a lot to love here, and with big improvements in quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, this new Nautilus is more of a true luxury offering than ever. «

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Sing it after me with lilting passione: “When the moon hits your eye like big pizza pie, that’s amore.” You might remember it as the theme tune of ’50s crooner and rat-packer Dean “Dino” Martin. Chances are you’ll be gushing with Dino’s amore when you gaze longingly at the sublime Lancia Aprea 52, the newest creation from the Cantieri Aprea shipyard in Sorrento, Italy.

Making its U.S. debut at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 30 to November 3), this oh-so-sleek, insanely sexy, 52-foot fast day-cruiser is the personification of the Italian la dolce vita—the good life.

Step aboard, feel the hand-laid teak decks beneath your bare feet, take in the artisan-crafted joinery in the cockpit, then brush your fingers across the exquisite Italian Loro Piana fabrics below deck. Magnifico. In these days of bland, Maytag-white center consoles with all the passione and style of a Clorox bottle, this new Lancia Aprea stands out like Clooney in an Armani tux.

Cruise up to your local waterfront eatery and be prepared for heads to spin, jaws to plunge.

In case you haven’t heard of Cantieri Aprea, the yard was founded back in 1890 by Cataldo Aprea in Sorrento, gateway to Italy’s famed Amalfi Coast and home to that lemony-sweet Limoncello aperitivo. For the past 134 years, they’ve been building traditional, fishing boat–style gozzos and today offer a line-up of gozzo-style cruisers from 25 to 50 feet. While these Aprea models are crafted from glass fiber and use modern diesels for power, they’re still old school, with trademark rounded transoms, broad beams, and oversize teak swim platforms.

To branch out and appeal to a less retro-loving audience, a couple of years ago the Aprea family developed a new line of fast dayboats. Again, the yard delved into its heritage and earmarked an Aprea design from the 1950s, the Lancia Sorrentino. While the salty gozzos were used by humble fisherfolk, the Sorrentino was the high-speed taxi boat that ferried vacationing celebs and glitterati from Sorrento, across to the isle of Capri, or around to Positano.

The result is this brand-new Lancia Aprea 52, the first in a range of proposed models from 31 to 72 feet.

Shaped by Naples-based Victory Design, the 52 adopts the original Sorrentino’s towering, wave-cleaving bow, a gorgeous, curvaceous, tumble home at the stern, and mirror-varnished transom.

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To add a more modern vibe, there’s a tall, rounded windshield attached to a long hardtop that provides shade and protection to the four-seat helm area. Talking of protection, I love the Lancia’s super-deep side decks that make walking up to the bow seats and sun pads feel safe and secure.

The Aprea is a true custom boat, so pretty much anything your heart desires you can get— including the layout of the cockpit behind the helm. On the first 52 built, it featured a U-shaped dining area with a hi-lo table and a three-across sun pad behind. For U.S. examples, Aprea will ditch the sun pad for an open area for fishing.

American tastes will also dictate the choice of power. While Euro versions come with twin, shaft-drive 850-hp MAN diesels, or twin 800-hp Volvo inboard diesels hooked-up to IPS drives, U.S. buyers will have the choice of outboard power. Take your pick from either triple or quad 600-hp Mercury Verado V12s giving up to 50 knots of speed.

While U.S. buyers are expected to use their 52s as a luxurious dayboat, weekends or weeks away are well catered for in the Aprea’s belowdeck accommodations. Select from cruise or lounge layouts with a double in the bow and either two twin cabins, or one with the addition

of a lounge area. Throughout either version, the quality, the craftsmanship, the fit and finish, and attention to detail is otherworldly, which accounts for the Lancia Aprea 52’s $1.8 million base price or $2.2 million “well-equipped” sticker.

As with Aprea’s gozzo models, U.S. sales are being handled by Boyne City, Michigan–based Fratelli Aprea USA, headed by its president, Michael Sinacola. At the Lauderdale show unveiling, he should expect some serious outpourings of passione and amore. «

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DR. SUSAN WEMETTE As a child, Dr. Susan Wemette loved performing in plays and dreamed of someday working as a professional actor. After earning a bachelor’s degree in theater and then a master’s degree in acting, she worked as a teaching artist when she wasn’t auditioning or performing. Though she saw how arts integration helped children better express and understand themselves, she discovered that that alone wasn’t going to help them have a greater understanding of the world at large.

“There was a project where I had teenagers perform their own work, and I remember hearing a couple of kids talking about how they were going into the military,” says Wemette, director of arts integration and creativity at the Center for Creative Education (CCE). “It was during the Gulf War, and it became clear to me that they had no real sense of the world beyond the borders of this country, or even Florida. They didn’t have any perspective on what they would be doing or encountering when they were there.”

Concerned, Wemette reached out to colleagues who were doing theater programs with children in conflict-torn countries like Kosovo and Rwanda.

“I asked them to put together a collaboration about what it meant to live in a country that experienced conflict firsthand,” she says. “And when they put together a theater piece about

that worldview, it was such an impactful moment that I thought about what theater could do for young people.”

In 2008, she formed Blue Planet Global Education, which engages teachers around the

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world in classroom-to-classroom projects that enhance global understanding, break harmful stereotypes, and lead to a more peaceful world. For students at CCE, it’s an opportunity to broaden horizons.

“Pen pals was never what we were endeavoring to do,” she says. “For example, we have second graders here connecting with students in Morocco connecting about the idea of what community means to them.

What does it look like and what do you need to have in one? And so, when we exchange these art projects, you get to compare and contrast across cultures and learn that there’s another country called Morocco where kids like them go to school, but they wear different clothing and have different traditions and that’s okay. You’re not learning from a textbook. You’re learning from a child in another part of the world and it’s immediate and fascinating.”

Another way Blue Planet Global helps kids better understand the world is through the exchange of culture boxes, where students assemble newspapers, menus, coins, games, candy, and the like that will help explain their culture to kids their age in another country. Wemette enjoys seeing students at CCE excited about a newly arrived culture box. Their joy in learning about other cultures is gratifying too.

“Art is universal,” she says.

“You don’t have to speak the other person’s language to listen to their music, or see their dances, or look at their art. You can get a sense of their culture by sharing their art, dance, and drama. Art breaks down barriers.” (blueplanetglobaled.org)

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me to join her on an ocean expedition in Galapagos, so I could get to know what she was doing through [her marine conservation nonprofit] Mission Blue. I went on this trip, and it was so funny because there were a ton of National Geographic people, and then there was me. I’m not a diver.

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I’m not a scientist. I wouldn’t even categorize myself as a swimmer. But everyone made me feel so welcome.”

McGee recalls feeling like she had been ripped out of the corporate world and connected anew with the sea of her youth.

Growing up in Long Beach, New York, she saw the water and sand as great equalizers that brought people from all walks of life together. But on this trip with Earle, McGee, a mother of three, recognized just how limited our knowledge of the sea is and wanted to change that.

In 2023, she founded Wave Makers, a program of the nonprofit Livingston’s Way that delivers STEM programs, scholarships, and educational content to raise environmental awareness.

“Florida has such rich natural resources,” she says. “Coming from up North, to being here where there’s such beauty, I think it’s important for kids to learn about how they can protect the environment.”

McGee wanted to create a program that was “easy to dive into.” In Wave Makers’ “scrappy” first year, it launched a statewide call for students in three age categories to share what they had learned about the sea.

The fourth and oldest age category presented easy-to-implement business ideas that would enhance our understanding of the ocean. The winning idea,

an adaptable remotely operated vehicle that could explore the ocean depths, won a $5,000 scholarship. Some 98 schools across the state participated in the event.

“There were some kids whose presentations were so good, they could be on National Geographic now,” McGee says. “By doing this, they’re building confidence to tell stories about what they’ve learned.

Sylvia listened to some of these and was just blown away by how good they were.”

In the future, McGee says Wave Makers hopes to create custom content about the ocean for kids that could be enjoyed on the way to school or soccer practice. She envisions podcasts where Sylvia Earle talks about the ocean, or where young Wave Makers who participated in this past year’s contest talk about topics they’ve researched.

In June, McGee released the picture book Wave Makers: How to Become an Ocean Superhero, hoping to inspire kids to think of the small but meaningful ways they can help the ocean and the creatures that live in it.

Anything to spread the message, and grow the partnerships and donations needed to run this group successfully.

“Kids are unstoppable if we invite them to the conversation,” she says. “At any age, all of us have the power to create change.” (wavemakersimpact.org)

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CHRISTINE SYLVAIN Christine Sylvain’s passion for mentoring is rooted in personal experience. At age 15, her brilliant Haitian-born father lost his job, turning her family’s life upside down. The family had to move each time her father found work, so Sylvain went to four different high schools in three years. Though Sylvain was bright and had good grades, she struggled with depression—and a sense of direction.

“When it was time for me to apply to college, school counselors didn’t think it was right to mentor a student with my test scores,” she recalls. Her mother stepped in to fill that void, steering Sylvain toward Florida Atlantic University’s Wilkes Honors College and a much-needed Bright Futures Scholarship.

After earning a bachelor’s degree, Sylvain thought about becoming a lawyer, but after interning at a law firm, she decided that it wasn’t her path. Her love of storytelling made her a natural fit for making documentaries, and then teaching high school English. But as natural as it was for Sylvain to be in front of students, she didn’t understand why they wouldn’t listen to her.

“I learned they wouldn’t care what I had to say until I showed I cared about them,” she says.

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In 2017, Sylvain launched the Path to College Fellowship, which aims to secure the acceptance of as many high-achiev-

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ing, low-income students into top-tier universities as possible.

Its flagship leadership program takes promising tenth graders from Title I schools and offers them one-on-one mentoring, weekly soft skill development, and tutoring sessions over a three-year period.

“When we get them in the

tenth grade, they are not very confident and are overwhelmed with the challenges in their lives,” Sylvain says. “By the summer before their senior year, they’ve got a knockout personal statement, their test scores are up, and they’ve been through leadership development. They’re tenacious and as ready as they are going to be for college.”

Since its founding, 75 percent of students who go through the Path to College program have been accepted into toptier universities such as Duke, Northwestern, and Harvard, and 100 percent of graduates are admitted to four-year colleges.

Seventy percent of those students receive full scholarships.

Community support has been vital to Path to College’s success.

Not only does the group seek mentors and other volunteers, but donations that allow it to continue its crucial mission. In April, the nonprofit celebrated a symbolic groundbreaking for its Catapult Youth Mentoring Center, a freshly renovated building gifted to it by the Lake Worth Beach Community Redevelopment Agency. At Catapult, kids can get homework help, SAT prep, and a safe, welcoming place to go after school.

“We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing,” Sylvain says. “I have a ton of ideas for interventions. I want a county of people who have gone to college.” (pathtocollege.org) «

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STUDENTS FLOCK TO OUR ART STUDIO IN BETWEEN CLASSES BECAUSE IT’S WHERE THEIR SOUL GOES TO BE FULFILLED.”

MEET SOME OF THE FINALISTS FOR PBI’S 2024 EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

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Described by peers as a remarkable educator who inspires her students to embrace their inner artist, Amber Schullstrom prioritizes making sure that each student is fulfilled no matter their ability.

“Giving them confidence to be who they are provides a foundation for their entire life,” says the Florida native who began teaching in 1998 and joined The Greene School in 2016.

“Students flock to our art studio in between classes because it’s where their soul goes to be fulfilled,” she says of the West Palm Beach school. “It’s a magical little space.”

Among her many accomplishments, in 2005 Schullstrom founded Pixie Picassos—an innovative local art studio for children aged 3 to 12—before closing its doors in 2008 and teaching remotely at various schools and community centers.

“Even if a child isn’t strong in making art, I always encourage self expression because that’s the foundation of creativity,” Schullstrom says. “Next comes the confidence, then the knowledge, and who knows where that will lead?”

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Marcus Grant Graphic Design Teacher The Batt School

“Marcus Grant is a shining light in the lives of his students,” say colleagues at The Batt School in North Palm Beach where he teaches graphic design as a springboard to higher learning.

“Understanding the mechanics of how something is made is a great way to segue kids into critical thinking, which inspires unlimited opportunities,” says Grant, who joined the school in 2016 with a mission to tap students’ highest potential. “I know what these kids are capable of doing, which is why I set the bar very high.”

To celebrate his students’ hard work, Grant stages an annual art exhibit for parents and the local community. “It’s important for families to see their child’s accomplishments in a professional setting,” says Grant.

“In all honesty, it’s about creating small wins for these kids,” he says.

“If they know what it feels like to be successful, they’ll see the ultimate goal. When they win, we all win.”

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GETTING OUTSIDE AND BEING IN TOUCH WITH NATURE IS GOOD FOR EVERYONE’S SOUL AND MENTAL HEALTH.”

Rebecca Reid Education Director Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Rebecca Reid was passionate about Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, where she leads a team of environmental educators and volunteers, long before becoming its education director more than eight years ago.

“When I discovered Bush Wildlife I couldn’t wait to introduce family and friends to this amazing showcase of Florida’s indigenous flora and fauna,” says Reid of the 20-acre Jupiter sanctuary that opened in 1983 and features hundreds of native plants and more than 200 indigenous animals.

“I always enjoyed being outdoors and knew this would be my career,” says the natural-born environmentalist who thrives on inspiring others. Reid brings a wealth of expertise to her role that includes overseeing educational programs, private tours, summer camps, and after-school naturalist programs for children aged 5 to 14.

“We welcomed nearly 12,000 school children to the sanctuary last year, which is so exciting,” says Reid. “Getting outside and being in touch with nature is good for everyone’s soul and mental health.”

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Dr. Andrew Johnson Physics and Math Teacher Oxbridge Academy

Demystifying the complexities of physics and inspiring a love for learning is key for Dr. Andrew Johnson, the Oxbridge Academy high school physics and math teacher who creates a fun and engaging atmosphere for students at the West Palm Beach campus.

“I make everything hands-on and relevant to expose them to the world through physics and science,” says Johnson, an accomplished theoretical and computational physicist who worked in research labs for more than 20 years before tapping his love for teaching.

He joined Oxbridge in 2017, developing original curricula for physics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

“My goal is to make the concepts of matter, motion, and energy a positive learning experience,” says Johnson. “My favorite moment is when students have heated debates with each other over the material they are learning. That’s when I know my job is done because we’ve given them the tools and the confidence to think for themselves.”

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Leslee Scruggs Science Engineering Lab Teacher American Heritage School

Using innovative teaching practices to make learning fun and engaging is the driving force behind Leslee Scruggs’ success as a science teacher at American Heritage School in Delray Beach.

“I’m not a file folder teacher,” says Scruggs, who engages her students in hands-on activities that range from setting up experiments to increasing biodiversity in the school’s outdoor butterfly garden and pond where students also learn composting and gardening.

“I don’t teach at them,” she says. “I give them the ‘why’ and the tools to explore. If you understand science, you’re learning how to solve problems and to care about the planet.”

For the sixth consecutive year, Scruggs led American Heritage to be recognized as an Everglades Champion during an annual program that teaches students about the Everglades.

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TOP LAWYERS ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES FIND 612 OF THE TOP LAWYERS AS CHOSEN BY THEIR PEERS. WE PROFILE SOME OF THE BEST LEGAL MINDS PRACTICING IN PALM BEACH COUNTY.

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John Fumero Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Boca Raton 561-315-4595 nasonyeager.com

Robert Baker Baker Legal Team Boca Raton 561-320-0000 bakerlegalteam.com

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

Eric Hayden Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-639-7801 shw-law.com

Amy Petrick Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820 llw-law.com

Rob Machate Robert Allen Law Palm Beach 305-372-3300 robertallenlaw.com

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Palm Beach Illustrated partnered with the firm Professional Research Services, which asked licensed Palm Beach County attorneys who they would recommend, other than themselves, in the area.

Attorneys were allowed to name up to three colleagues in each specialty. Nominees were then evaluated on the basis of the survey results, the status of their licenses, and their standing with The Florida Bar. Qualifying attorneys who received the highest number of votes are reflected on the following list.

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ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION Bruce Alexander Bruce Alexander Law Wellington 561-346-9068 bgalawadr.com James Baldinger Baldinger Mediation LLC West Palm Beach 561-805-1545 baldingermediation.com Peter Blanc Blanc Mediation West Palm Beach 561-627-3612 blancmediation.com Jeffrey Colbath Colbath Mediation North Palm Beach 561-231-2111 colbathmediation.com

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

Peter Sachs Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0476 jonesfoster.com

Jon Jacobson Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530 athertonlg.com

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

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

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John Marion Upchurch Watson White & Max West Palm Beach 386-253-1560 uww-adr.com

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

Glenn Mednick Law Offices of Glenn M. Mednick, P.L. Boynton Beach 561-614-2770

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

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

Scott Edwards Scott J. Edwards, P.A. Boca Raton 561-609-0760 edwardsappeals.com

Eric Ray Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8337 hklaw.com

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

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

Robert Hauser Sniffen & Spellman, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-4000 sniffenlaw.com

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TINA L. LEWERT As one of only 278 board-verified specialists who have the privilege of calling themselves experts in marital and family law (of 110,000+ Florida lawyers), Tina Lewert and her team at Lewert Law LLC know that successfully navigating complex divorce matters requires an infallible combination of knowledge, skill, and experience.

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

Lewert says that times have changed from when divorce evoked a “War of the Roses” attitude or “broken home” stigma for litigants.

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reflected in the ever-changing and evolving laws, including a recent revision to the parenting statute effectuating a long-overdue legal presumption that equal time-sharing is in the best interest of Florida’s children.

Lewert provides her clients with personal attention, and she believes in educating her clients, so they understand the law and her case strategy.

Lewert handles matters relating to child custody, time-sharing, asset distribution, alimony and child support, including modifications and enforcement actions.

Lewert earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and her Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University. She is the recipient of many distinctions, including the 2024 U.S. News directory of “Best Lawyers in America;” a Lawyers of Distinction “Power Lawyer” as seen in The New York Times; Boca Raton Observer’s “Expert Lawyers;” and has been a Florida “Super Lawyer” for 12 consecutive years, a designation limited to fewer than 5 percent of Florida attorneys. She is also a Florida Supreme Court certified family law mediator and is collaboratively trained.

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Marc Hernandez Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2263 foryourrights.com Jane Kreusler-Walsh Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin West Palm Beach 561-659-5455 kwvsappeals.com Julie Littky-Rubin Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Littky-Rubin & Whitman Palm Beach Gardens 561-944-8624 clarkfountain.com Jeffrey Mansell Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400 flappellatelaw.com Edward Marod Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0660 gunster.com Rebecca Mercier Vargas Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin West Palm Beach 561-659-5455 kwvsappeals.com Dean Morande Carlton Fields, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-8014 carltonfields.com Joanne O’Connor Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0498 jonesfoster.com Marshall Osofsky Krasker Law West Palm Beach 877-332-1965 kraskerlaw.com

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L. Reeder Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530 athertonlg.com Adam Richardson Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400 flappellatelaw.com Bard Rockenbach Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400 flappellatelaw.com Kara Rockenbach Link Link & Rockenbach, PA West Palm Beach 561-847-4408 linkrocklaw.com Alan Rose Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-355-6991 mrachek-law.com Nichole Segal Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-0400 flappellatelaw.com Stephanie Serafin Kreusler-Walsh Vargas & Serafin West Palm Beach 561-659-5455 kwvsappeals.com D. Smith Culver Smith III, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-301-3800 culversmithlaw.com Roberto Vargas Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0479 jonesfoster.com

BANKING AND FINANCE LAW Patrick Broderick Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7915 gtlaw.com David Greene Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4441 foxrothschild.com Kathy Klock Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3672 akerman.com Michael Mitrione Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0553 gunster.com Steven Parson Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8557 shutts.com Carl Romano Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-5376 nelsonmullins.com

BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITOR DEBTOR RIGHTS/ INSOLVENCY AND REORGANIZATION LAW Michael Bakst Greenspoon Marder LLP West Palm Beach 561-838-4523 gmlaw.com Alan Crane Furr Cohen, P.A. Boca Raton 561-417-1568 furrcohen.com

C. Eller Kelley Kaplan & Eller West Palm Beach 561-264-6850 kelleylawoffice.com Julianne Frank Julianne Frank, Esq. Jupiter 561-220-2528 juliannefranklaw.com Robert Gilbert Carlton Fields, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-7368 carltonfields.com Craig Kelley Kelley Kaplan & Eller West Palm Beach 561-264-6850 kelleylawoffice.com Brian McMahon Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa West Palm Beach 866-640-7117 rosenthallevy.com Heather Ries Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4419 foxrothschild.com Matthew Sackel Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8545 shutts.com Aaron Wernick Wernick Law, PLLC Boca Raton 561-961-0922 wernicklaw.com Thomas Zeichman Beighley, Myrick, Udell Lynne + Zeichman Boca Raton 561-549-9036 bmulaw.com

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STEPHENS & STEVENS The attorneys at Stephens & Stevens exclusively practice marital and family law, including high-networth, high-conflict, and complex matters. They approach each case with a creative, empathetic, and strategic approach to maximize a favorable resolution while staying focused on the outcome and providing clients with a positive start to the next phase of their lives.

Founded by Eddie Stephens and Caryn A. Stevens, alongside accomplished associates Ashley Ackerman and Diana Minnocci, Stephens & Stevens earned the 2024 Best Law Firms achievement from Best Lawyers and is known for commitment to excellence, compassion, and discretion in every client matter.

Eddie Stephens and Caryn A. Stevens have received the prestigious Making a Difference Award from the Florida Bar Family Law Section, highlighting their impact to the field. Their accolades further include repeated honors in Palm Beach Illustrated’s Top Lawyers and the coveted Super Lawyers list.

Eddie Stephens is a board-certified marital and family law specialist and holds the highest Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings. He is a mentor and speaker within the legal community

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and is committed to education and advocacy.

Stephens founded a family law blog and, for the past 20 years, has authored Stephens’ Squibs, a book providing concise summaries of every Florida family law appellate case since 2004. Stephens actively contributes to the community and is a board member of Center for Child Counseling, Inc., demonstrating his dedication to supporting families in need.

Caryn A. Stevens draws from over 12 years of experience in mental health and counseling, during which she served as a mental health counselor, school guidance counselor, and counselor for the Department of Children and Families before transitioning to law. Stevens applies her background to facilitate positive outcomes for clients navigating complex family law matters. Her accomplishments include being named a finalist for Palm Beach Post’s 2022 Best Divorce Attorney and earning recognition in 2023 as one of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ in Family Law. The attorneys at Stephens & Stevens maintain an unwavering commitment to professionalism, client-centered advocacy, and community service, ensuring clients receive the utmost care and support during challenging times.

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BET-THE-COMPANY LITIGATIONS Mark Bideau Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7918 gtlaw.com Scott Hawkins Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0460 jonesfoster.com John Little Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0701 gunster.com John Murray Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0600 gunster.com Joanne O’Connor Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0498 jonesfoster.com Roberto Vargas Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0479 jonesfoster.com Robert Wilkins Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0443 jonesfoster.com

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William Lewis Morgan and Morgan, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-227-5858 forthepeople.com

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

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

Andrea Ferraro Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7993 gtlaw.com Travis Foels Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0454 jonesfoster.com Kent Frazer The Frazer Firm, P.A. Jupiter 561-295-1551 thefrazerfirm.com Scott Hawkins Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0460 jonesfoster.com Phillip Hutchinson Gray Robinson West Palm Beach 561-268-5727 gray-robinson.com

John Murray Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0600 gunster.com Michael Nullman Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Joanne O’Connor Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0498 jonesfoster.com Mark Osherow Osherow, PLLC Boca Raton 561-257-0880 osherowpllc.com

Steven Rothman Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0404 jonesfoster.com Craig Rubinstein Katzman, Wasserman, Bennardini & Rubinstein Boca Raton 561-477-7774 kwblaw.com Frank Sardinha Loren & Kean Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-615-5701 lorenkeanlaw.com Abby Spears Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com David Steinfeld Law Office of David Steinfeld Palm Beach Gardens 561-316-7905 davidsteinfeld.com Roberto Vargas Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0479 jonesfoster.com

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

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BUSINESS/CORPORATE Jerry Aron Jerry E. Aron, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-478-0511 linkedin.com M. Bankier Bankier, Arlen & Snelling Law Group PLLC Delray Beach 561-278-3110 bankierlaw.com David Bates Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0793 gunster.com Laurence Blair Greenspoon Marder LLP Boca Raton 561-994-2212 gmlaw.com Andrew Blasi Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, P.A. Boca Raton 561-477-7800 sbwlawfirm.com David Bowers Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0451 jonesfoster.com Jennifer Chapkin Chapkin Law Boca Raton 561-203-5215 chapkinlaw.com

Joseph Chase Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0745 gunster.com

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

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

Michael Clinch Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-227-7733 nasonyeager.com

Michael Mitrione Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0553 gunster.com

Brenda Fulmer Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

Philip DiComo Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Julianne Frank Julianne Frank, Esq. Jupiter 561-220-2528 juliannefranklaw.com Kent Frazer The Frazer Firm, P.A. Jupiter 561-295-1551 thefrazerfirm.com David Gellen Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Michael Gross Cozen O’Connor Boca Raton 561-750-3850 cozen.com Laura Holm Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4408 foxrothschild.com Alaina Karsten McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-472-2121 mcdonaldhopkins.com

David Neufeld Flaster Greenberg, PC Boca Raton 561-717-4135 flastergreenberg.com Bruce Rosetto Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7940 gtlaw.com Rachel Sears Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0411 jonesfoster.com William Smith Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0461 jonesfoster.com David Steinfeld Law Office of David Steinfeld Palm Beach Gardens 561-316-7905 davidsteinfeld.com

CLASS ACTION/ MASS TORTS J. Bell Osborne & Francis Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-485-4166 realtoughlawyers.com Mark Bideau Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7918 gtlaw.com

Joseph Galardi Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530 athertonlg.com Joseph Johnson Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Leslie Kroeger Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-515-1400 cohenmilstein.com Theodore Leopold Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955 cohenmilstein.com Jeffrey Liggio Liggio Law West Palm Beach 561-475-1104 liggiolaw.com Diana Martin Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955 cohenmilstein.com Joseph Osborne Osborne & Francis Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-485-4166 realtoughlawyers.com

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Poorad Razavi Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955 cohenmilstein.com C. Warriner Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION David Ackerman Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-273-5567 akerman.com Bridget Berry Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7912 gtlaw.com Mark Bideau Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7918 gtlaw.com Gregory Coleman Critton Luttier Coleman, LLP West Palm Beach 561-842-2820 lawclc.com Manuel Farach Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-1343 mrachek-law.com Roy Fitzgerald Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-355-6990 mrachek-law.com

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Travis Foels Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0454 jonesfoster.com

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

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

John Hart Carlton Fields, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-7368 carltonfields.com

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

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

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

Adam Rabin Rabin Kammerer Johnson, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-659-7878 complexbusinesslitigation.com

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

Traci Rollins Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0510 gunster.com

Phillip Hutchinson Gray Robinson West Palm Beach 561-268-5727 gray-robinson.com

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

Robert Kane Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7939 gtlaw.com

Hanna Rubin Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0427 jonesfoster.com

Stanley Klett Jones Foster P.A. Jupiter 561-650-8231 jonesfoster.com

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

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

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

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

David Steinfeld Law Office of David Steinfeld Palm Beach Gardens 561-316-7905 davidsteinfeld.com

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

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

CONSTRUCTION LAW Joseph Ackerman Fowler White Burnett, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-472-6394 fowler-white.com Bruce Alexander Bruce Alexander Law Wellington 561-346-9068 bgalawadr.com Devon Arnold Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4437 foxrothschild.com Peter Bernhardt McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-472-2121 mcdonaldhopkins.com Bridget Berry Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7912 gtlaw.com Rich Cartlidge Sachs Sax Caplan P.L. Boca Raton 561-237-6836 ssclawfirm.com Richard Chaves King & Chaves Law West Palm Beach 561-835-6775 kingchaves.com

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CONSTRUCTION LAW (cont.)

Warren Friedman Friedman Sklar Boca Raton 561-299-1515 fs-legal.com Michael Gore Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0409 jonesfoster.com Alicia Gross Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP Boca Raton 561-994-7310 ext. 305 milbermakris.com Ryan Kadyszewski Ryan V. Kadyszewski, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-373-2774 rvklawfirm.com Lee Kantor Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net Rameela Mangru Friedman Sklar Boca Raton 561-299-1515 fs-legal.com Ali Mirghahari Friedman Sklar Boca Raton 561-299-1515 fs-legal.com Michael Nullman Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-471-3500 nasonyeager.com Kyle Ohlenschlaeger Loren & Kean Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-615-5701 lorenkeanlaw.com

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Kathryn Slye Slye Law Firm, P.A. West Palm Beach 786-618-9121 slyelawfirm.com

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

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

Michael St. Jacques MGS Law, P.A. Jupiter 561-207-7373; 561-302-5324

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

Tama Kudman Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP Palm Beach Gardens 561-472-0811 pietragallo.com

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

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

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

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

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

Leah Mayersohn Mayersohn Law Group West Palm Beach 954-827-8118 mayersohnlaw.com

Rachel Sears Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0411 jonesfoster.com

Rob Melchiorre Keller, Melchiorre & Walsh, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-823-2413 kmwlegal.com

CRIMINAL DEFENSE NON WHITE COLLAR

L.D. Murrell L.D. Murrell, PA West Palm Beach 561-686-2700 murrelllaw.com

CORPORATE LAW Rikki Bagatell Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8547 shutts.com David Bates Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0793 gunster.com David Bowers Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0451 jonesfoster.com

Flynn Bertisch Law Offices of Flynn P. Bertisch P.A. West Palm Beach 561-619-7346 bertischlaw.com Douglas Duncan Roth & Duncan, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-5529

Scott Coffey Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0656 gunster.com

Guy Fronstin Law Offices Of Guy Fronstin, P.A. Boca Raton 561-621-0020 criminaldefenseclinics.com

Kent Frazer The Frazer Firm, P.A. Jupiter 561-295-1551 thefrazerfirm.com

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

Brian Pakett The Law Offices of Brian T. Pakett, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-286-8411 pakettlaw.com David Roth Roth & Duncan, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-5529 Michael Salnick Salnick Law, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-379-9690 palmbeachcriminallawfirms.com Michelle Suskauer Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-475-2887 dkrpa.com

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Jonathan Wasserman The Law Office of Jonathan Wasserman, PA West Palm Beach 561-615-9785 wass-law.com

CRIMINAL DEFENSE WHITE COLLAR Leonard Feuer The Feuer Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-659-5202 feuerlawfirm.com Ron Herman Herman Law, P.A. West Palm Beach 855-457-7214 rhlawfl.com Tama Kudman Kudman Trachten Aloe Posner LLP Palm Beach Gardens 561-472-0811 pietragallo.com Michael Salnick Salnick Law, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-379-9690 palmbeachcriminallawfirms.com William Shepherd Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8338 hklaw.com Michelle Suskauer Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-475-2887 dkrpa.com

ELDER LAW Genny Bernstein Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0469 jonesfoster.com

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

Brian Seymour Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0621 gunster.com

Tequisha Myles Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 561-655-8944 legalaidpbc.org

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

Heather Samuels Samuels Wood PLLC Boca Raton 561-864-3371 samuelswood.com Jeremy Soffler Doane & Doane, PA Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200 doaneanddoane.com Melissa Steen Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0448 jonesfoster.com

EMINENT DOMAIN AND CONDEMNATION LAW Barry Balmuth Barry S. Balmuth, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-242-9400 flboardcertifiedlawyer.com James Gavigan Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8540 shutts.com John Little Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0701 gunster.com Angela Misch Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0662 gunster.com

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

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

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

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Mara Bernstein The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A. Boca Raton 561-910-1870 marabernsteindivorce.com Luis Bonilla Bonilla Law Associates, PL West Palm Beach 561-832-4425 bilingualadvocate.com Christopher Bruce Bruce Law Firm, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-810-0170 Jorge Cestero Sasser, Cestero & Roy West Palm Beach 561-693-1241 sasserlaw.com Lydia Charles Law Office of Lydia Charles, LLC West Palm Beach 561-777-4545 lawcharles.com

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John Christiansen Law Offices of John T. Christiansen West Palm Beach 561-689-1888 johnchristiansenlaw.com Jodi Colton Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 954-837-2875 brinkleymorgan.com Valerie Conzo Mayersohn Law Group West Palm Beach 954-827-8118 mayersohnlaw.com Cindy Crawford Cindy A. Crawford, PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 561-335-3219 cindycrawfordlaw.com Jamie Davis Laing Weicholz Schley, PLLC Boca Raton 561-416-1818 lwslegal.com Jeffrey Fisher Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas LLP West Palm Beach 561-832-1005 fisherpotterhodas.com Jonathan Galler Mayersohn Law Group West Palm Beach 954-765-1900

Grant Gisondo Grant J. Gisondo, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 516-530-4568 gisondolaw.com Peter Gladstone Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-2274 gwhslaw.com

Heather Karmeris The Law Offices of Heather S. Karmeris West Palm Beach 561-510-6043 heatherkarmeris.com William Lazarchick Lazarchick Law Juno Beach 561-727-3625 lazarchickfamilylaw.com Tina Lewert Lewert Law, LLC Boca Raton 561-544-6861 lewertlaw.com

Yueh-Mei Nutter Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 954-522-2200 brinkleymorgan.com Danielle Ostrovsky Ostrovsky Law Boca Raton 954-243-0072 ostrovskylaw.com Zachary Potter Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas LLP West Palm Beach 561-832-1005 rfbllp.com

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Brittney Gutin The Stafford Firm Lake Worth 561-540-4533 Benjamin Hodas Rottenstreich Farley Bronstein Fisher Potter Hodas LLP West Palm Beach 561-832-1005 fisherpotterhodas.com R. Hyden Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Boca Raton 561-471-3524 nasonyeager.com Denise Isaacs Isaacs Family Law Group, P.A. Boca Raton 561-361-8300 divorce-lawyer-bocaraton.com

N. Gamot The Gamot Law Firm Palm Beach Gardens 561-832-5500 gamotlaw.com

Charles Jamieson The Law Firm of Charles D. Jamieson, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-478-0312 cjamiesonlaw.com

Jessica Geller Geller Law And Mediation, LLC Boca Raton 954-634-1786 glam-law.com

Melanie Kalmin Vette Law Lake Worth 561-531-9132 vettelaw.com

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Holly Gershon Haverman Law Firm Boca Raton 561-394-8858 havermanlaw.com

Andrew Lieberman WiseLieberman, PLLC Boca Raton 561-488-7788 wiselieberman.com Mark Luttier Critton Luttier Coleman, LLP West Palm Beach 561-842-2820 lawclc.com Anastasia Mahone Shamy, El Fadel & Mahone Law Group Boca Raton 561-939-8042 ks-law.com Leah Mayersohn Mayersohn Law Group West Palm Beach 954-827-8118 mayersohnlaw.com Diana Minnocci Stephens & Stevens, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-430-4350 ss-familylaw.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 77

Matthew Nugent The Law Offices of Nugent Zborowski North Palm Beach 561-844-1200 nugentlawfirm.com

Mariajose Rivera Klein Law Group Boca Raton 561-353-2800 kleinattorneys.com Elisha Roy Sasser, Cestero & Roy West Palm Beach 561-693-1241 sasserlaw.com Howard Rudolph Rudolph & Associates LLC West Palm Beach 561-655-1901 rudolphandassociates.com Thomas Sasser Sasser, Cestero & Roy West Palm Beach 561-693-1241 sasserlaw.com Denise Schneider Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-2274 gwpa.com Dominique Sciullo Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 561-241-3113 brinkleymorgan.com Robert Shalhoub Law Offices of Robert M.W. Shalhoub, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-835-1102 robertmshalhoub.com

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Dina Shehata-Hujber Attorney at Law Pompano Beach 561-244-9406 Roberta Stanley Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 954-832-0031 brinkleymorgan.com Gregory Starr The Starr Law Firm Boca Raton 954-779-7827 tslf.legal Eddie Stephens Stephens & Stevens, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-430-4350 ss-familylaw.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 77

Caryn Stevens Stephens & Stevens, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-430-4350 ss-familylaw.com LEARN MORE ON PAGE 77

Heather Stohlman Greenhill Stohlman, P.A. North Palm Beach 561-355-4144 greenhillstohlman.com Samuel Troy Troy Legal, P.A. Boca Raton 561-910-4570 troylegalpa.com Tova Verchow Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-2274 gwpa.com Nicole Vette Vette Law Lake Worth 561-531-9132 vettelaw.com

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FIRST AMENDMENT LAW L. Reeder Atherton Galardi Mullen & Reeder PLLC West Palm Beach 561-293-2530 athertonlg.com

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PRACTICE Peter Sachs Sachs Sax Caplan P.L. Boca Raton 561-237-6811 ssclawfirm.com Robert Sanders Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7972 gtlaw.com

HEALTH CARE LAW Jacqueline Bain Silverman Bain, LLP Boca Raton 561-257-3799 silvermanbain.com Jeffrey Cohen Florida Healthcare Law Firm Delray Beach 888-455-7702 floridahealthcarelawfirmblog.com Karina Gonzalez Florida Healthcare Law Firm Delray Beach 888-455-7702 floridahealthcarelawfirmblog.com Elizabeth Hodge Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-273-5503 akerman.com

Richard Levenstein Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Heather Miller Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Boca Raton 561-343-6915 nelsonmullins.com Amy Morse King | Morse West Palm Beach 561-489-5056 morselegal.com

INSURANCE LAW Richard Benrubi Benrubi Law Boca Raton 561-910-8650 benrubilaw.com Matthew Christ Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Palm Beach Gardens 561-516-5168 pbglaw.com Dina Contri Sellars, Marion, Bachi & Contri, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111 smb-law.com

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

Fred Cunningham Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Palm Beach Gardens 561-516-5168 dcwlaw.com

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

Lourdes Casanova Casanova Law, P.A. Lake Worth 561-236-5340 casanovalawpa.com Jacqueline Delgado Delgado Law Group Lake Worth 561-342-1429 immigrationpalmbeach.com Jeffrey Devore Devore Law Group, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-478-5353 devorelawgroup.com Scott Devore Scott D. Devore, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-623-5344 devore-legal.com Richard Llerena Llerena Law West Palm Beach 561-247-5297 mytrafficlawyers.com

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Lee Kantor Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net Scott Kantor Sellars, Marion, Bachi & Contri, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111 smb-law.com Jeffrey Liggio Liggio Law West Palm Beach 561-475-1104 liggiolaw.com Lauren Maione-Walsh Boyd Richards Parker Colonnelli West Palm Beach 561-624-8233 boydlawgroup.com Samantha Marion Sellars, Marion, Bachi & Contri, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111 smb-law.com Laurie Primus Sellars, Marion, Bachi & Contri, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-8111 smb-law.com John Riordan Kelley Kronenberg West Palm Beach 561-635-2488 kelleykronenberg.com Michael Smith Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028 lesserlawfirm.com David Spector Holland & Knight LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8304 hklaw.com

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Todd Stewart The Law Offices of Todd Stewart Jupiter 561-743-2002 trialcounselor.com

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

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

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

Ora Strickland Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net Daniel Tighe Tighe PA North Palm Beach 855-567-7776 tighepa.com Herb Uzzi Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW Joseph Bain Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8523 shutts.com David Bates Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0793 gunster.com Michael Dixon Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7937 gtlaw.com Jon Gibbons Fleit Intellectual Property Law Boca Raton 561-989-9811 fleitip.com

Mario Martinez Haug Partners West Palm Beach 561-489-4600 haugpartners.com James McCann Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3602 akerman.com Gregory Nelson Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4407 foxrothschild.com L.A. Perkins Perkins Law Boca Raton 561-467-4001 brandprotection.law Joel Rothman SRipLaw Boca Raton 561-404-4335 sriplaw.com Rachel Santarlas Santarlas Law LLC Jupiter 561-899-4496 santarlaslaw.com Roy Zachariah Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7931 gtlaw.com

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW Kristin Ahr Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-8765 nelsonmullins.com Bridget Berry Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7912 gtlaw.com Christopher Duke Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3663 akerman.com Roger Feicht Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0729 gunster.com Bari Goldstein Ward Damon PL West Palm Beach 561-842-3000 warddamon.com Holly Goodman Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0697 gunster.com Eric Gordon Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3651 akerman.com Michael Gore Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0409 jonesfoster.com Robyn Hankins Law Office of Robyn S. Hankins Palm Beach Gardens 561-721-3890 hankins-law.com

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Camar Jones Shavitz Law Group, P.A. Boca Raton 561-447-8888 shavitzlaw.com Arlene Kline Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3669 akerman.com Brian McPherson Gunster West Palm Beach 561-655-1980 gunster.com Steven Parrish Steven M. Parrish, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-833-8339 smparrishlaw.com Kenneth Rehns Ward Damon, PL West Palm Beach 561-842-3000 warddamon.com Joseph Santoro Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0605 gunster.com Gregory Sconzo Sconzo Law Office, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-279-6114 sconzolawoffice.com Jon Stage Hodkin Stage Ward PLLC Boca Raton 561-810-1600 hswlawgroup.com Karly Wannos The Wannos Law Firm, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-228-4383 wannoslaw.com Melissa Zinkil Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-671-3675 akerman.com

LAND USE AND ZONING LAW Thomas Baird Jones Foster P.A. Jupiter 561-650-8233 jonesfoster.com Christopher Benvenuto Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0541 gunster.com Alan Ciklin Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0431 jonesfoster.com James Crowley Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0652 gunster.com Michelle Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820 llw-law.com Robert Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820 llw-law.com Tara Duhy Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820 llw-law.com

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LEGAL MALPRACTICE LAW David Ackerman Akerman LLP West Palm Beach 561-273-5567 akerman.com

Harvey Oyer Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8517 shutts.com

J. Bristow Critton Luttier Coleman, LLP West Palm Beach 561-842-2820 lawclc.com

John Rice Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0588 gunster.com Kathryn Rossmell Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820 llw-law.com

Barry Postman Cole, Scott & Kissane West Palm Beach 561-383-9234 csklegal.com

Brian Seymour Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0621 gunster.com

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MASS TORT LITIGATION CLASS ACTIONS Jeffrey Liggio Liggio Law West Palm Beach 561-475-1104 liggiolaw.com

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW

Michael Baxter Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-639-7801 shw-law.com

Theodore (Ted) Babbitt Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

Benjamin Bedard Roberts Reynolds Bedard & Tuzzio, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-688-6560 rrbpa.com

Rosalyn Baker-Barnes Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

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Thomas Chapman NextGen Injury Law West Palm Beach 561-370-7393 nextgeninjurylaw.com Gary Cohen Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen PA Boca Raton 561-367-8666 grossmanroth.com Lee Cohen Cole, Scott & Kissane West Palm Beach 561-383-9201 csklegal.com Michelle DeLong Michelle N. Delong, PLLC Jupiter 561-484-1122 mdlawflorida.com Brian Denney Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-285-4356 searcylaw.com Michael Elstein Elstein Law Firm Wellington 561-422-9888 elsteinlaw.com Eric Halsey Grossman Roth Yaffa Cohen PA Boca Raton 561-367-8666 grossmanroth.com Joseph Johnson Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Nicholas Johnson Osborne & Francis Law Firm Boca Raton 561-678-0319 realtoughlawyers.com Christopher Larmoyeux Larmoyeux & Bone West Palm Beach 561-832-6586 lb-law.com

Lake Lytal Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-346-2099 foryourrights.com Christa McCann NextGen Injury Law West Palm Beach 561-370-7393 nextgeninjurylaw.com Doug Morris Osborne & Francis Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-485-4166 realtoughlawyers.com Bruce Ramsey Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-659-5970 bclmr.com Edward Ricci Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-286-4697 searcylaw.com Richard Roselli Roselli McNelis Law Firm Boca Raton 561-826-0826 rosellimcnelis.com Matthew Schwencke Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

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Brett Steinberg Steinberg Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-823-6389 brettsteinberglaw.com Karen Terry Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Donald Ward Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Greg Yaffa Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa Palm Beach Gardens 561-516-5168 pbglaw.com

MERGERS AND ACQUISTIONS LAW David Bates Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0793 gunster.com Joseph Chase Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0745 gunster.com Joseph Coates Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7903 gtlaw.com Michael De Biase Tobin, Reyes, Alvarez & De Biase, PLLC Boca Raton 561-620-0656 tobinreyes.com

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David Gellen Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Michael Mitrione Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0553 gunster.com Bruce Rosetto Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7940 gtlaw.com Driscoll Ugarte Duane Morris LLP Boca Raton 561-962-2139 duanemorris.com

MORTGAGE BANKING FORECLOSURE LAW David Greene Fox Rothschild LLP West Palm Beach 561-804-4441 foxrothschild.com

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NATURAL RESOURCES LAW Michelle Diffenderfer Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820 llw-law.com

NON-PROFIT/CHARITIES LAW Robert Bertisch Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach 561-655-8944 legalaidpbc.org Philip DiComo Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION Theodore (Ted) Babbitt Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

F. Barnhart Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com T. Bass Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Bill Bone Larmoyeux & Bone West Palm Beach 561-832-9434 lb-law.com Daniel Britto Britto & Herman Injury Lawyers Jupiter 561-782-2891 brittoherman.com Brian Denney Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

Thomas Baird Jones Foster P.A. Jupiter 561-650-8233 jonesfoster.com Lainey Francisco Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0492 jonesfoster.com Joanne O’Connor Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0498 jonesfoster.com Hanna Rubin Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0427 jonesfoster.com

Rosalyn Baker-Barnes Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

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Rafael Diaz The Law Offices of Rafael M. Diaz West Palm Beach 561-762-4589 rafaeldiazlaw.com

Drew Kapneck Drew Kapneck Law Firm, PLLC Boca Raton 561-465-7575 kapnecklaw.com

John Eversole Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2203 foryourrights.com

Hampton Keen Keen Law Group West Palm Beach 561-331-6515 keenlawgroup.com

Carlos Flores Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net Chad Hastings Hastings Law Firm Palm Beach Gardens 561-960-4454 hastings-lawfirm.com Daniel Haverman Haverman Law Firm Boca Raton 561-393-0404 havermanlaw.com Michael Herman Britto & Herman Injury Lawyers Jupiter 561-782-2891 brittoherman.com Jack Hill Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Nicholas Johnson Osborne & Francis Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-485-4166 realtoughlawyers.com Robert Johnson Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298 turnpikelaw.com Lee Kantor Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net

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Spencer Keyser Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0439 jonesfoster.com Spencer Kuvin The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-222-2222 goldlaw.com Brian LaBovick LaBovick Law Group Palm Beach Gardens 561-624-2322 labovick.com Joseph Landy Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028 lesserlawfirm.com Gary Lesser Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028 lesserlawfirm.com Andrea Lewis Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Jennifer Lipinski Lipinski Law Jupiter 561-823-6657 lipinskilaw.com Lake Lytal Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2247 foryourrights.com

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Jeffrey Martz Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Palm Beach Gardens 561-500-4357 smithball.com Christa McCann NextGen Injury Law West Palm Beach 561-370-7393 nextgeninjurylaw.com Chase Nugent Osborne & Francis Law Firm West Palm Beach 561-485-4166 realtoughlawyers.com Ryan O’Leary Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net Joseph Reiter Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2210 foryourrights.com Edward Ricci Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-286-4697 searcylaw.com Steven Rothman Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0404 jonesfoster.com William Sarubbi Senior Justice Law Firm Boca Raton 561-717-0817 seniorjustice.com Richard Schuler Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-639-7801 shw-law.com 96

Matthew Schwencke Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

Michael Westheimer Ged Lawyers, LLP Boca Raton 561-995-1966 gedlawyers.com

Lance Ivey Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2240 foryourrights.com

Paul R. Shalhoub, Esq. Shalhoub Law West Palm Beach 561-208-5058 shalhoubinjurylaw.com

Jeanmarie Whalen Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys West Palm Beach 561-226-1270 shunnarah.com

Hampton Keen Keen Law Group West Palm Beach 561-331-6515 keenlawgroup.com

Kevin Smith Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2232 foryourrights.com

William Williams Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2205 foryourrights.com

Lake Lytal Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2247 foryourrights.com

PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION

Cyrus Niakan Personal Injury of Florida West Palm Beach 561-507-5700 personalinjuryofflorida.com

Michael Smith Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC West Palm Beach 561-655-2028 lesserlawfirm.com Scott Smith Smith, Ball, Báez & Prather Palm Beach Gardens 561-500-4357 smithball.com Christopher Stratton Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net Trent Swift Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2218 foryourrights.com Karen Terry Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com Herb Uzzi Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net

Brian Denney Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-285-4356 searcylaw.com John Eversole Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2203 foryourrights.com Jack Hill Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

Jason Okleshen Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7949 gtlaw.com Poorad Razavi Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC Palm Beach Gardens 877-515-7955 cohenmilstein.com Joseph Reiter Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2210 foryourrights.com

Phillip Hutchinson Gray Robinson West Palm Beach 561-268-5727 gray-robinson.com

Edward Ricci Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-286-4697 searcylaw.com

Lance Ivey Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2240 foryourrights.com

John Romano Romano Law Group West Palm Beach 561-556-9302 romanolawgroup.com

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Todd Romano Romano Law Group West Palm Beach 561-556-9302 romanolawgroup.com

Larry Alexander Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0494 jonesfoster.com

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

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

Matthew Schwencke Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-556-3680 searcylaw.com

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

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

Tyrone Bongard Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0513 gunster.com

William Williams Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath West Palm Beach 561-820-2205 foryourrights.com

PUBLIC FINANCE LAW Stephen Sanford Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7945 gtlaw.com

REAL ESTATE LAW Charles Abrams Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7984 gtlaw.com L. Alexander Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0420 jonesfoster.com

John Campo Jones Foster P.A. Palm Beach 561-650-0445 jonesfoster.com

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Manuel Farach Mrachek, Fitzgerald, Rose, Konopka, Thomas & Weiss, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-721-1343 mrachek-law.com Michael Gelfand Gelfand & Arpe, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-655-6224 gelfandarpe.com Laurie Gildan Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7924 gtlaw.com Adam Gutin Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Clifford Hertz Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-5335 nelsonmullins.com

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Carlee Mattison Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0467 jonesfoster.com Scott McMullen Jones Foster P.A. Jupiter 561-650-8224 jonesfoster.com Arthur Menor Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8510 shutts.com John Metzger McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-659-1799 mcdonaldhopkins.com Harvey Oyer Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8517 shutts.com H. Perry Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0640 gunster.com

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

Carl Romano Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-5376 nelsonmullins.com

Peter Holton Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0462 jonesfoster.com

Adam Seligman Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7943 gtlaw.com

Julia Jennison Lewis, Longman & Walker, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-640-0820 llw-law.com

Brian Seymour Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0621 gunster.com

Marcia Langley Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7904 gtlaw.com

James Wheeler Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Boca Raton 561-343-6954 nelsonmullins.com

SECURITIES REGULATION Mark Bideau Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7918 gtlaw.com Joseph Coates Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7903 gtlaw.com Tracy Gerber Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7985 gtlaw.com Michael Harris Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-471-3507 nasonyeager.com Bradford Kaufman Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7900 gtlaw.com Scott Link Link & Rockenbach, PA West Palm Beach 561-847-4408 linkrocklaw.com

SECURITIES/CAPITAL MARKETS LAW Brian Bernstein Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Constantine Christakis Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com

Tracy Gerber Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7985 gtlaw.com Natalie Hap Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7946 gtlaw.com Michael Harris Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-471-3507 nasonyeager.com John Igoe Locke Lord LLP West Palm Beach 561-820-0242 lockelord.com Bradford Kaufman Greenberg Traurig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-7900 gtlaw.com

TAX LAW David Bowers Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0451 jonesfoster.com Andrew Comiter Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101 comitersinger.com Matthew Comiter Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0637 gunster.com H. Doane Doane & Doane, PA Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200 doaneanddoane.com

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TRANSPORTATION LAW Eric Hayden Schuler, Weisser, Zoeller, Overbeck & Baxter P.A. West Palm Beach 561-639-7801 shw-law.com Christopher Stratton Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net Herb Uzzi Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor West Palm Beach 561-833-2022 hightowerlaw.net

TRUSTS AND ESTATES Ashley Ackal McDonald Hopkins LLC West Palm Beach 561-472-2970 mcdonaldhopkins.com Dalia Anise Legacy Life Plan, LLC Boca Raton 561-562-1517 legacylifeplan.com Alan Baseman Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101 comitersinger.com Jeffrey Baskies Katz Baskies & Wolf PLLC Boca Raton 561-910-5700 katzbaskies.com Genny Bernstein Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0469 jonesfoster.com

William Boyes Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk Palm Beach Gardens 561-694-7979 bfmlaw.com

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

Alexander Brams Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0473 jonesfoster.com

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

Elaine Bucher Gunster West Palm Beach 561-961-8126 gunster.com Geoff Cahen Cahen Law, P.A. Boca Raton 561-922-0430 cahenlaw.com Nicklaus Curley Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0609 gunster.com Tasha Dickinson Day Pitney LLP West Palm Beach 561-803-3515 daypitney.com H. Doane Doane & Doane, PA Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200 doaneanddoane.com Randell Doane Doane & Doane, PA Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200 doaneanddoane.com Rebecca Doane Doane & Doane, PA Palm Beach Gardens 561-656-0200 doaneanddoane.com Krista Downey Owen Law Palm Beach Gardens 561-622-4521 owenlaw.net

Jonathan Galler Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller P.A. Boca Raton 561-998-7847 floridatax.com Marius Ged Ged Lawyers, LLP Boca Raton 561-995-1966 gedlawyers.com David Glickman The Markarian Group Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-4700 forbusinessandlife.com Brett Halperin HH Law PLLC Delray Beach 561-324-2420 trusthhlaw.com William Hennessey Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0663 gunster.com Christa Herman CWH Law Jupiter 561-510-2188 cwhlawyers.com Sommer Horton Horton Law Group Boca Raton 561-448-3163 hortonlawgroup.com Cassandra Jelincic Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8506 shutts.com PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | SEPTEMBER 2024

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Seth Kaplan Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP Boca Raton 561-989-1605 meltzerlippe.com Jonathan Karp The Karp Law Firm Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-1100 karplaw.com Brian Kennedy Shutts & Bowen LLP West Palm Beach 561-650-8518 shutts.com Andrew Kwan Pankauski Lazarus PLLC West Palm Beach 561-325-6404 pankauskilawfirm.com Sean Lebowitz Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher Miller P.A. Boca Raton 561-998-7847 floridatax.com Peter Matwiczyk Boyes, Farina & Matwiczyk Palm Beach Gardens 561-694-7979 bfmlaw.com R. McElroy Downey | McElroy Palm Beach Gardens 561-691-2043 downeymcelroy.com Jacqueline Miller Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP West Palm Beach 561-366-8771 nelsonmullins.com John Moran Gunster West Palm Beach 561-650-0515 gunster.com

Timothy O’Neill Pike & Lustig, LLP West Palm Beach 561-291-8298 turnpikelaw.com Jennifer Petrovitch Petrovitch & Kutub West Palm Beach 561-444-0131 pklegalgroup.com J. Pressly Pressly, Pressly, Randolph & Pressly, P.A. Palm Beach 561-659-4040 pprplaw.com Stephanie Rapp Day Pitney LLP West Palm Beach 561-803-3523 daypitney.com Zachary Rothman Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0407 jonesfoster.com Peter Sachs Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0476 jonesfoster.com Ronald Siegel Brinkley Morgan Boca Raton 561-241-3113 brinkleymorgan.com

Brian Spiro Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun LLP Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-2101 comitersinger.com Melissa Steen Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0448 jonesfoster.com Crystal Torres Nason, Yeager, Gerson, Harris & Fumero, P.A. Palm Beach Gardens 561-686-3307 nasonyeager.com Edward Welch Welch Law, PLLC Jupiter 561-413-9536 welch.law Matthew Worsham Jones Foster P.A. West Palm Beach 561-650-0419 jonesfoster.com

WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW Barry Aronin LaBovick Law Group Palm Beach Gardens 561-625-8314 labovick.com Chelsea Bellew Goldberg Segalla West Palm Beach 561-618-4480 goldbergsegalla.com Domenic Celeste Virtual Accident Attorney West Palm Beach 561-935-3822 virtualaccidentattorney.com Michael Elstein Elstein Law Firm Wellington 561-422-9888 elsteinlaw.com Nicole Hessen Nicole Hessen, P.A. West Palm Beach 561-246-6666 injuredworkersonly.com Gerald Rosenthal Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa West Palm Beach 866-640-7117 rosenthallevy.com

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CHEESEBURGER CRAWL IF YOU NEED AN EXCUSE TO GET GLUTTONOUS, THEN MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NATIONAL CHEESEBURGER DAY SEPTEMBER 18. HERE ARE A FEW LOCAL FAVORITES. Grease Burger Bar, West Palm Beach. When dining at a place named “Grease,” you’re primed to expect greasy goodness. While the curated burger menu boasts a few long-time favorites (we’re partial to the PB Illustrated A-List Burger with mozzarella), our newest obsession is the smash burger, which features two patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, and hot pepper bacon jam on an English muffin. (greasewpb.com)

The Honor Bar, Palm Beach. For elevated classiques done right, look no further than this chic outpost inside The Royal Poinciana Plaza. The Honor Burger is a deceptively simple combo of ground chuck, white cheddar, sliced tomato, and spicy slaw that fires on all cylinders. (honorbar.com) —Mary Murray

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THE BUTCHER’S CLUB’S EXECUTIVE CHEF UNDERSTANDS THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP AND THE JOY OF SHARING COOKING WITH OTHERS

BY MARY MURRAY

From excelling in her high school culinary arts program to growing her skills in some of South Florida’s most acclaimed kitchens, Dallas Wynne credits the mentors in her life with helping her come into her own as a chef. While the Palm City native intended to focus on savory, she embraced sweets when she accepted a pastry position at Michael’s Genuine Food & Drink. Since then, she’s opened Ariete with Michael Beltran and Stubborn Seed with Jeremy Ford. Now, she serves as executive chef at The Butcher’s Club, Ford’s restaurant inside PGA National Resort. PBI caught up with Wynne to discuss cooking with family, running a kitchen, and more. (thebutchersclubpbg.com)

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PBI: What is one of your earliest memories of cooking?

Wynne: From a very young age, I was in the kitchen with my mom. She would always pull up a chair to the stove. Apparently, I insisted on making carrot soup. I remember my mom opening the spice rack and letting me make the biggest mess. She was opening every spice, letting me smell it, and asking, “Do you want to put this in?” She really let me smell all the spices and season the soup. She flaunted me around the hair salon her best friend worked at and had me give everybody soup.

I was 3 or 4, but I remember all these women being like, “Oh my goodness, you’re going to be a chef when you grow up!”

Do you share cooking with your child in the same way?

I do, and my son is so into cooking. One of the first gifts we bought him after he could walk was a kitchen tower, and he will drag it to the counter anytime anyone is in the kitchen. If I’m making my coffee, he’s like, “Mommy, wait!”

He just wants to be involved. … We’re lucky to have a little garden in the backyard, and we have patio herbs and chickens. He loves to go outside and get the eggs and cut the basil.

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Clockwise from top right: The Butcher’s Club at PGA National Resort; executive chef Dallas Wynne; roasted tomato mac and cheese; filet mignon with jumbo crab Oscar.

How would you describe your leadership style at The Butcher’s Club?

I’ve always wanted to be a person who doesn’t lead by fear but by respect. The role I’m in right now, I’m able to make the team feel like we are a team. It’s not savory. It’s not pastry. It’s not front of the house or back of the house. It’s The Butcher’s Club. We all work together, and if someone needs help, we help them. If I need to jump on the line, I’m going to jump on the line. If my pastry cook needs to work garde manger, they’ll work garde manger. If my sauté cook needs to work pastry, they’ll work pastry. It’s such a beautiful thing to be part of something that’s very team oriented. It’s a young team but it’s a very passionate team. They want to learn. They want to grow and be a part of what we have.

What do you consider some of your culinary signatures?

For me, it’s all about balance. I’m always going to make sure there’s acid, heat, salt. If I’m going to make a sweet, it’s going to have salty. If I’m going to make something savory, it’s going to be high acid. I always want someone to say, “Ooh, what is that?” … I hope it hits a spot in your brain where you go, “I’ve had this before, but never like that.”

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Food for THE SOUL This year, the Miami-based all-day café Pura Vida is expanding its Palm Beach County footprint with two new locations.

April saw the opening of Pura Vida Jupiter, which occupies a 3,000-square-foot space in Harbourside Place. As of press time, Pura Vida Delray Beach (nestled near the Atlantic at 6 South Ocean Boulevard) was slated for a late summer opening. These two locations join three others in Palm Beach County, in Royal Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, and Boca Raton. Pura Vida is best-known for its airy, coastal-chic interiors and healthy culinary offerings, which range from avocado toasts and acai bowls to wraps, smoothies, sandwiches, and gluten-free and vegan sweets. (puravidamiami.com) —M.M.

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

Most entrées under $25 Most entrées $25-$40 Most entrées $40 or more

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

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

AMERICAN AIOLI This family-owned eatery makes everything inhouse, presenting an array of tantalizing daily specials.

7434 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (aioliwpb.com) $ BAR 25 This hip new hot spot pairs elevated gastropub fare with sleek surrounds. 25 S.E. 6th Ave., Delray Beach (bar25.com) $ BATCH Stop by for an upscale take on classic Southern fare, including vegetarian selections. 223 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (batchsouthernkitchen.com) $ BELLE & MAXWELL’S This charming bistro serves dishes in comfortable surroundings. 3700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (belleandmaxwells.com) $ BERRY FRESH CAFÉ These family-run restaurants specialize in breakfast and brunch favorites made using farm-fresh ingredients. 11658 U.S. Hwy. 1, Palm Beach Gardens; 3755 Military Trail, Jupiter; 1429 S.E. Federal Hwy., Stuart; 1718 S.W. St. Lucie West Blvd., St. Lucie West (berryfresh.cafe) $ BREEZE OCEAN KITCHEN Enjoy craft beer, specialty cocktails, and distinctly Floridian cuisine at this seaside gem at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$ BRICK & BARREL Chef David Schroeder’s gastropub favors comfort food and healthy options. 1153 Town Center Drive Suite 101, Jupiter (brickandbarrelpub.com) $$ CAFÉ CHARDONNAY The American menu is dotted with influences from Latin America and Asia. 4533 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (cafechardonnay.com) $$$

CITRUS GRILLHOUSE Chef Scott Varricchio turns out artfully prepared bistro dishes. 1050 Easter Lily Lane, Vero Beach (citrusgrillhouse.com) $$ DRIFTWOOD This creative eatery specializes in innovative Florida fare and fun cocktails. 2005 S. Federal Hwy., Boynton Beach (driftwoodboynton.com) $$ FERN STREET WINE BAR & KITCHEN The everchanging menu showcases clean ingredients creatively prepared in a wood-fire grill. 501 Fern St. Suite 104, West Palm Beach (fernstreetwpb.com) $$$ FRIES TO CAVIAR GARDEN BISTRO & BAR Chef Jimmy Mills shows off his technical skills and knack for crafting unusual plates. 6299 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (friestocaviar.com) $$ GALLEY Stop by this restaurant in the Hilton West Palm Beach for grilled delicacies with a coastal flair. 600 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (galleywestpalmbeach.com) $$ HENRY’S Serving American comfort food. 16850 Jog Road, Delray Beach (henrysofbocaraton.com) $$ HIVE BAKERY & CAFÉ Satisfy your sweet tooth as well as breakfast, lunch, and coffee cravings. 1603 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (hivebakeryandcafe.com) $ HONEYBELLE Inside PGA National Resort, this new restaurant from chef Lindsay Autry features a whimsical take on Old Florida cuisine. 400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach Gardens (pgaresort.com) $$ THE HOUSE Chef Jason Van Bomel showcases his South Florida roots at this eatery at The Park. 7301 Georgia Ave., West Palm Beach (thehousewestpalm.com) $$ PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | SEPTEMBER 2024

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SAVOR HOWLEY’S This circa-1950 diner serves tried-andtrue classics. 4700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/howleys) $ NEVS BARBECUE Taste a true Texan brisket and more at this authentic spot. 9910 Alternate A1A Unit 709, Palm Beach Gardens (nevsbarbecue.com) $ PELICAN CAFÉ This charming restaurant boasts a New England ambience. 612 U.S. Hwy. 1, Lake Park (thepelicancafe.com) $$ RESTAURANT AT THE NORTON Art enthusiasts come for the exhibitions but stay for the food. 1450 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (norton.org) $$ SASSAFRAS This hot spot brings a decadent twist to Southern food. 105 S. Narcissus Ave. #130, West Palm Beach (sub-culture.org/locations/sassafras/) $$ SOURBON KITCHEN & BAR Serving contemporary American fare in a botanical atmosphere. 215 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (sourbon.com) $$ TROPICAL BBQ MARKET The team behind Tropical Smokehouse has brought their signature Florida barbecue to this breakfast and lunch spot. 206 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (eattropical.com) $

ASIAN AND INDIAN ALLEY CAT Chef Eric Baker slings up small Asian bites and an array of specialty sushi rolls. 297 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (alleycatboca.com) $$ BLACKBIRD This modern Asian concept boasts sexy interiors that match its inventive menu. 1511 N. Old Dixie Hwy., Jupiter (blackbirdmodernasian.com) $$ BOKEN Savor omakase-style sushi and more at this new spot inside the Eau Palm Beach. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$$ ELA CURRY & COCKTAILS Pushkar Marathe shares the flavors of his childhood. 4650 Donald Ross Road Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens (elacurrykitchen.com) $$ IMOTO Chef Clay Conley presents small Asian bites and a sushi menu that tempts all senses. 350 S. County Road, Palm Beach (imotopalmbeach.com) $$ LE COLONIAL Discover the French-tinged flavors of Vietnam at this chic outpost. 601 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (delraybeach.lecolonial.com) $$$ LEMONGRASS ASIAN BISTRO Presenting creative pan-Asian plates—from sushi to noodles and curry— in sleek surrounds. 1880 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach; 420 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 10312 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 204, Wellington; 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (lemongrassasianbistro.com) $$ RED PINE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The menu at this Chinese resto boasts authentic family-style dishes. 1 Town Center, Boca Raton (redpineboca.com) $$ STAGE Through small dishes packed with flavor, Stage presents delicious curries, gluten-free veggie options, and more. 2000 PGA Blvd. Suite 5502, Palm Beach Gardens (stagepga.com) $$ SUSHI RAY JAPANESE RESTAURANT Enjoy the entertaining hibachi grill or order from the collection of sake at the onyx-lit sushi bar. 5250 Town Center Circle #111, Boca Raton (sushiray.com) $$

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SIMPLE DONE RIGHT Growing up in Hailsham, England, Graham Randall trained with his father to become a butcher. But by age 14 or so, he knew his heart wasn’t in it. He began working in local hotels and restaurants in the area, including in the beachfront town of Eastbourne. One day, an opportunity presented itself that would change the course of his career.

Papa G’s Country “The pastry chef came in and decided Kitchen offers an array of Grahe was going to quit,” he recalls. “The ham Randall’s executive sous chef looked at me and signature sweets including assaid, ‘Randall, you’re pastry.’ I shrugged sorted cookies my shoulders and said, ‘I don’t know and key lime pie. anything about it.’ He said, ‘Don’t worry.

I’ll teach you.’”

Randall would go on to practice pastry at a Michelin-starred restaurant and at resorts and country clubs in the United Kingdom, the Caribbean, and Florida. In 2021, Randall—now a resident of West Palm Beach—decided to strike out on his own and established Papa G’s Country Kitchen. As the “Country” moniker suggests, Randall crafts homey and simple pastries, cookies, desserts, and sweet breads using all-natural ingredients and elevated by his decades of experience.

Randall’s top sellers include gluten-free key lime pie, an array of cookies (available fresh or frozen and in gluten-free and vegan varieties), and British delicacies like sticky toffee pudding.

Papa G’s Country Kitchen is a fixture of the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, which will return to the waterfront in early October. Randall’s products are also available on his website and at local retailers including The Yankee Peddler in Juno Beach, Amici Market in Palm Beach, and Caribbean Plants and Produce in Loxahatchee. (papagsck.com) —M.M.

ECLECTIC HMF The Breakers’ glamorous cocktail lounge is a mix of modern and classic cuisine. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach (thebreakers.com/dining/hmf/) $$ ISLA & CO. Nestled within the Warehouse District, Isla & Co. specializes in Australian cuisine, complete with a hearty brunch menu and a robust coffee program. 1401 Clare Ave., West Palm Beach (isla-co.com) $$ KONRO Savor an omakase-style culinary experience by chef Jacob Bickelhaupt and his sommelier wife, Nadia. 424 Park Place #101, West Palm Beach (konrorestaurant.com) $$$

LOLA 41 From Italian-imbued plates to innovative sushi, this vibrant restaurant bases its menu off of the flavors found along the forty-first parallel. 290 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (lola41.com) $$ QUEEN OF SHEEBA James Beard–nominated chef Lojo Washington shares an authentic taste of Ethiopia. 716 N. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach (queenofsheebawpb.com) $ RHYTHM CAFÉ Located on Antique Row, this West Palm Beach staple offers inspired comfort food and an impressive beer and wine inventory. 3800 A S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (rhythmcafe.com) $$ WAXIN’S Swedish food finds a South Florida home at this sophisticated eatery. 5300 Donald Ross Road Unit 130, Palm Beach Gardens (waxins.com) $$$

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FRENCH AND FRENCH AMERICAN BRULÉ BISTRO A high-end gastropub with French and American dishes. 200 N.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (brulebistro.com) $$ CAFÉ BOULUD This four-star restaurant boasts the same French flair as its famed Manhattan cousin, with a dash of South Florida flavor. 301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, in The Brazilian Court (cafeboulud.com) $$$ CAFÉ L’EUROPE Café L’Europe offers an impressive wine list, exquisite desserts, and warm hospitality. 331 S. County Road, Palm Beach (cafeleurope.com) $$$ FRENCH GRILL HOUSE French cuisine hits the grill at this outpost by the Delrieu brothers. 427 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach (frenchgrillhouse.com) $$ LA NOUVELLE MAISON Savor light and delicate dishes and indulge in artful and hedonistic desserts. 455 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (lnmbocaraton.com) $$$ THE PARISIAN This charming French brasserie presents culinary staples like coq au vin. 201 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (theparisianrestaurant.com) $$ PISTACHE FRENCH BISTRO Presenting French bistro bites with a Mediterranean twist. 101 N. Clematis St., West Palm Beach (pistachewpb.com) $$ VINCENT’S BISTRO Chef Vincent Durin boasts more than 30 years of experience in French cuisine. 516 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach (vincentsbistro.com) $$

ITALIAN BICE Homemade pastas, excellent service, and tiramisu will make you feel like Italy isn’t so far away. 313 Worth Ave., Palm Beach (bice-palmbeach.com) $$$ CAFÉ CENTRO This Northwood Village resto pairs live performances with eclectic Italian fare. 2409 N. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (cafecentrowpb.com) $$ CAFÉ SAPORI This café’s menu offers classics from every region of Italy. 205 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach (cafesaporicorp.com) $$ FELICE Savor a classic Tuscan menu and sustainable wines at this stylish café.

366 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (felicerestaurants.com) $$ JOSEPHINE’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Offering Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. 5751 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (josephinesofboca.com) $$$ JOSIE’S RISTORANTE This Italian restaurant is known for its classic plates and desserts. 1650 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach (josiesristorante.com) $$ LA MASSERIA Serving authentic, uncomplicated Southern Italian plates. 5520 PGA Blvd. Suite 104, Palm Beach Gardens (lamasseriapbg.com) $$$ LA VILLETTA RISTORANTE ITALIANO Following culinary training in Italy, chef Maria Mirra-Costanza traveled the world before serving her old-world cuisine in South Florida. 4351 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (lavillettaboca.com) $$$ LOUIE BOSSI’S This beloved addition to the Boca dining scene specializes in sharable Italian favorites. 100 E. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton (louiebossi.com) $$ LYNORA’S A true family affair, Lynora’s excels at modernizing classic Italian dishes.

207 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 1548 N. U.S. Hwy. 1, Jupiter (lynoras.com) $$ PARADISO RISTORANTE Angelo Romano serves traditional fare along with some surprises. 625 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth Beach (paradisolakeworth.com) $$$ PIZZA AL FRESCO This casual eatery offers some of the best pizza and views on the island. 14 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (pizzaalfresco.com) $$ POLPO PALM BEACH The cuisine of Southern Italy comes alive at this restaurant inside the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan (eaupalmbeach.com) $$$ RENATO’S Renato’s produces first-rate Italian and continental fare in a European setting. 87 Via Mizner, Palm Beach (renatospalmbeach.com) $$$ SANT AMBROEUS Sant Ambroeus pairs the essence of Old World Milan with fine dining, resulting in a classic menu that complements stylish surrounds. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (santambroeus.com) $$$ TRAMONTI ITALIAN RISTORANTE A taste of New York, Tramonti is the Delray Beach version of Angelo’s of Mulberry St., which has been serving Neapolitan cuisine since 1902. 119 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (tramontidelray.com) $$ TREVINI RISTORANTE Trevini serves Northern and Southern Italian dishes with taste and refinement. 223 Sunset Ave., Palm Beach (treviniristorante.com) $$$

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NV Dominique Gruhier Crémant de Bourgogne, France, $28 Any wine from France labeled Crémant is a Champagne-method sparkling wine that can hail from various winegrowing regions outside of Champagne. This one is from Burgundy and made exclusively from Chardonnay. It’s an elegant and airy Blanc de Blancs.

BY MICHAEL DRAPKIN

Some folks may reserve their thirst for sparkling wine once a year, but at West Palm Wine Co., bubbles are a yearlong celebration. No fridge should be without at least a bottle.

Champagne, the world capital of sparkling wine, deserves all the praise thrown its way—but its popularity and global appeal have raised prices.

Why not think outside of the box to discover more fizzy alternatives?

There is good reason not to overlook other regions where sparkling wines are crafted with aplomb.

LATIN AMERICAN AND MEXICAN BANKO CANTINA Mexican flavors thrive at this eatery and tequila bar. 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach (bankocantina.com) $ CABANA EL REY Cabana offers an array of South American dishes with endless flavor. 105 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (cabanaelrey.com) $$ CALAVERAS CANTINA Calaveras Cantina provides festive environs for savoring Mexican staples. 125 Dockside Circle, Jupiter; 409 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (calaverascantina.com) $$ CASA CAÑA A nostalgic atmosphere and an eclectic Latin menu separate Casa Caña from the pack.

377 Tequesta Drive, Jupiter (casacana.com) $$ DON RAMON Don Ramon is one of the pioneers to introduce Cuban cuisine to the area. 7101 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (donramonrestaurant.com) $ EL FOGONCITO Authentic Mexican cuisine rooted in family recipes and traditions. 711 W. Indiantown Road Suite C4, Jupiter (elfogoncitorestaurant.com) $ HAVANA A hot spot for its 24/7 to-go window, this family-friendly cantina serves all the Cuban specialties we’ve come to love. 6801 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (havanacubanfood.com) $ KOUSINE A native of Lima, chef Danny Kou crafts exciting modern Peruvian dishes, some with Asian influences. 1668 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton (kousine.com) $$ PIO PIO Colombian and Peruvian roots come together to create original Latin American eats. 510 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (piopioocean.com) $

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2023 Bisson Glera Vino Frizzante, Italy, $27 This is our “house” Prosecco, and it checks all the boxes: it’s bone-dry (as opposed to those cloyingly sweet grocery store versions), it’s crafted in small quantities compared to the mass produced, and above all else, it is sublimely delicious and fun to drink.

ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR Every day is Cinco de Mayo at Rocco’s. 224 Clematis St., West Palm Beach; 5090 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens; 110 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 5250 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton (roccostacos.com) $ THE WAVE KITCHEN & BAR Situated inside Emilio and Gloria Estefan’s Costa d’Este Resort, The Wave Kitchen & Bar offers fine dining with a decidedly Cuban flair. 3244 Ocean Drive, Vero Beach (costadeste.com) $$ ZIPITIOS Zipitios and its beloved tacos and Mexican street food recently found a new home in Industry Alley. 2676 Florida Ave., West Palm Beach (instagram.com/zipitios) $

MEDITERRANEAN AMAR MEDITERRANEAN BISTRO Stop by for an authentic taste of Lebanon. 522 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach (amardelray.com) $$ BARRIO For Spanish tapas and creative cocktails, look no further than this bar-centric hot spot. 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach (barriowpb.com) $ THE BLUE DOOR A welcome addition to the SoSo neighborhood, The Blue Door features light Mediterranean fare by chef Nano Crespo. 5700 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (thebluedoorwpb.com) $$ FLORIE’S In the renovated Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, acclaimed chef Mauro Colagreco offers his interpretation of fine-dining Mediterranean fare. 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach (fourseasons.com/palmbeach) $$$

LA CIGALE La Cigale bills itself as “A Taste of the Mediterranean,” serving classic French dishes along with influences from Spain, Italy, and North Africa. 253 S.E. 5th Ave., Delray Beach (lacigaledelray.com) $$$ LEILA RESTAURANT In addition to its many Mediterranean dishes, Leila also offers entertainment in the form of belly dancing and hookah on the patio. 120 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (leilawpb.com) $$ MEDI TERRA The coastal flavors of the western Mediterranean shine at this father-and-son-run restaurant. 301 Via de Palmas #99, Boca Raton (mediterraboca.com) $$ NIMO Chef Niven Patel serves up creative coastal Mediterranean cuisine at this neighborhood eatery that is at once playful and chic. 157 U.S. Hwy. 1, Tequesta (nimoeats.com) $$

RAW/VEGAN/VEGETARIAN CHRISTOPHER’S KITCHEN Albert Crifaci Molla can turn the heartiest meat eater into a raw-food fanatic with his creative presentations. 4783 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (christopherskitchenfl.com) $ DARBSTER This vegetarian bistro faithfully re-creates new American dishes with organic ingredients—although meat eaters will never suspect. 8020 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach (darbster.com) $ PLANTA A wholly plant-based menu presents vegetarian and vegan options that are sustainable and locally sourced. 700 S. Rosemary Ave. Suite 142, West Palm Beach (plantarestaurants.com) $$

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SEAFOOD 50 OCEAN The second floor of Boston’s on the Beach houses an elegant restaurant. 50 S. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach (50ocean.com) $$ ACQUA CAFÉ This chic resto delivers a coastal Italian take on seafood. 2875 S. Ocean Blvd. Suite 103, Palm Beach (acquacafepb.com) $$ BENNY’S ON THE BEACH A beachside dining experience with views of the Atlantic Ocean. 10 S. Ocean Blvd., Lake Worth Beach (bennysonthebeach.com) $$ CAPTAIN CHARLIE’S REEF GRILL This unassuming restaurant packs a punch with a large selection of Cajun-inspired entrées. 12846 U.S. Hwy. 1, Juno Beach (captaincharliesreefgrillfl.com) $ LOCH BAR Stop by for handcrafted cocktails and an array of seafood delights in a classy setting. 346 Plaza Real, Boca Raton (lochbar.com) $$$ PB CATCH This seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Pistache’s Reid Boren and Thierry Beaud. 251 Sunrise Ave., Palm Beach (pbcatch.com) $$$ PRIME CATCH Prime Catch pairs stunning views with raw bar delights and innovative specials from the land and sea. 700 E. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach (primecatchboynton.com) $$

RACKS FISH HOUSE + OYSTER BAR Enjoy steam kettles, Prohibition-style cocktails, and a Grand Central–inspired oyster bar in a New England setting. 5 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (racksdelray.com) $$ SPOTO’S FISH & OYSTER Along with seafood dishes, enjoy specialty cocktails and wines. 4560 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (spotos.com) $$ WATERWAY CAFE Grab a seat at the floating bar to watch the sun set on the Intracoastal. 2300 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (waterwaycafe.com) $$

STEAK HOUSE ABE & LOUIE’S In addition to serving outstanding beef, Abe & Louie’s features classic New England seafood dishes. 2200 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (abeandlouies.com) $$$ THE CAPITAL GRILLE This successful chain offers classic steak house fare, complemented by a stellar wine portfolio. 11365 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens; 6000 W. Glades Road, Boca Raton (thecapitalgrille.com) $$$ CHOPS LOBSTER BAR The extensive menu, featuring a collection of steak and seafood options, is complemented by an equally interesting wine list. 101 Plaza Real S., Boca Raton (buckheadrestaurants.com) $$$

FLAGLER STEAKHOUSE Operated by The Breakers, this elegant steak house offers hand-selected cuts of beef in country club environs. 2 S. County Road, Palm Beach (flaglersteakhousepalmbeach.com) $$$ LEWIS STEAKHOUSE The family behind Okeechobee Steakhouse brings its classic fare and exquisite hospitality to North County. 6390 W. Indiantown Road Suite #59, Jupiter (lewissteakhouse.com) $$$ MEAT MARKET This micro chain offers a dynamic menu and a sexy ambience. 191 Bradley Place, Palm Beach; 2000 N.W. 19th St., Boca Raton (meatmarket.net) $$$ PALM BEACH GRILL The Palm Beach outpost of Houston’s offers beloved items we have come to expect: ribs, steaks, and seafood. 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach (palmbeachgrill.com) $$$ SALT 7 Steak is the top draw at this late-night favorite, but make sure to savor the truffle mac and cheese as well as sashimi, specialty sushi rolls, and raw bar bites. 32 S.E. 2nd Ave., Delray Beach (salt7.com) $$$ STONEWOOD GRILL AND TAVERN At once casual and classy, Stonewood presents a savory menu in an intimate setting. Start with the bruschetta and end with the chocolate bread pudding. 10120 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington (stonewoodgrill.com) $$

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The Negroni, like most good cocktails, has a debated past and a beloved following. It’s said that in 1919, Count Camillo Negroni invented the cocktail when he ordered an Americano with gin instead of sparkling water at the Caffe Casoni in Florence. The accidental cocktail took his name and quickly became a hit.

With the perfect blend of Campari, gin, and red vermouth, the iconic bittersweet cocktail will be celebrated around the world, including South Florida, for a week this month. Italy’s iconic aperitif Campari teams up with Imbibe magazine for its twelfth annual charity initiative during Negroni Week September 16-22, with classic and custom versions of the cocktail offered at participating restaurants.

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JUPITER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Campus Tours: Are always available.

With 60 years of excellence in education, Jupiter Christian School provides a Christ-centered collegepreparatory program to more than 1,000 students in grades Pre-K2–12 across three campuses. In our elementary school, small groups and differentiated instruction contribute significantly to the quality of our academic program. In middle school, students deepen their critical thinking skills, widen their perspectives, and pursue academic readiness. The high school curriculum integrates a biblical worldview to enhance the mastery of core knowledge and lifelong skills. All of the life and learning at JCS flows out of our commitment to excellence in teaching the mind, reaching the heart, and inspiring servant leaders who will impact the world for Jesus Christ.

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★ YEAR FOUNDED: 1963 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K2 – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 1,070 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $13,000 - $20,000 ★

WEST CAMPUS: 700 S. Delaware Blvd. // Jupiter // 561-746-7800 EAST CAMPUS: 125 S. Pennock Lane // Jupiter // 561-972-4521 NORTH CAMPUS: 430 Center St. // Jupiter // 561-745-3035 jupiterchristian.org

OXBRIDGE ACADEMY

Offering grades 6-12. Discover Oxbridge Academy by arranging a campus tour. To schedule your visit, call 561-972-9826 or e-mail admission@oapb.org.

Oxbridge Academy is a premier, independent, co-educational college-preparatory school located on a beautiful 54-acre campus in West Palm Beach. Offering a dynamic curriculum, enriching environment, and expert faculty, Oxbridge Academy applies a world-class interdisciplinary academic approach while fostering the development of extraordinary leaders, thinkers, problemsolvers, and world-changers within an inclusive community. Signature programs ignite students’ inner passions, strengthen skills, and stimulate creative thinking, preparing them for college and beyond.

Graduating classes receive 100 percent acceptance to four-year colleges and universities, with 50 percent attending a top-100 university or a top-50 liberal arts college. Financial aid is available, and Oxbridge Academy accepts the Florida Empowerment Scholarship (FES-EO). Oxbridge Academy is changing the paradigm for middle and high school students.

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FACULTY RATIO: 9:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $34,500 (middle school), $41,500 (upper school) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 2024 Second Place Pathfinder Award for Art // 2024 Regional Scholastic Arts Awards: Three Gold Key Winners, 25 National Silver Key Award Winners, and 53 Honorable Mentions. National Recognition for Excellence in Speech and Debate // National High School Model United Nations 2024 Award of Distinction // 2024 FHSSA Girls Track & Field triple jump state champion 3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach // 561-972-9826 // oapb.org

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AMERICAN HERITAGE SCHOOLS, PALM BEACH CAMPUS

Open House: October 22 - In-Person (Pre-K 3 - 5th grades) & October 19 - Virtual (6th-12th grades) Ranked the number one private school in Palm Beach County by Niche and South Florida Business Journal, American Heritage Schools provides a rigorous and well-rounded college preparatory education with superior programs in academics, the arts, and athletics for students in Pre-K 3 through twelfth grades.

Its Lower School offers advanced courses, including honors math and honors math competition for accelerated students in grades four through six; 15 elective classes are also integrated into all students’ daily schedules.

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Many of the accolades of American Heritage Schools include: number one college prep private high school in Palm Beach County by Niche and number one in Palm Beach County for the highest number of Presidential Scholars; number one private school in Palm Beach County for highest number of National Merit Scholars; 96% passing rate on all Advanced Placement exams (66 percent passing rate in Florida, 70 percent passing rate globally); numerous fine arts awards at national and state levels, including thespians, chorus, dance, and art.

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1,600 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 5:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $32,700 to $42,500

TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: No. 1 in Palm Beach County by Niche and South Florida Business Journal // No. 1 private high school in Palm Beach County for highest number of National Merit Scholars // No. 1 high school in Palm Beach County and No. 2 private high school in the United States in math competition // No. 1 high school in Palm Beach County in science fair competition // No. 1 mock trial team in Palm Beach County 6200 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach // 561-495-7272 // ahschool.com

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PALM BEACH DAY ACADEMY

Email admission@pbday.org or call us at 561-832-8815 to schedule your private tour of Palm Beach Day Academy today!

Palm Beach Day Academy students experience a school culture that expects and honors personal effort, achievement, and character. Students are taught the value of sustained effort, focused thinking, openmindedness, and consideration for others. They do not simply attend school; they gain an enduring confidence that will allow them to speak up, attempt more, show compassion, question, and adapt to all challenges in an ever-changing world. Our faculty are committed to finding the proper balance of nurturing support and challenging academics for each child. Their dedication extends well beyond the classroom to enrichment, arts, athletics, and extra help. PBDA’s motto of “Work Hard. Be Kind.” is more than a slogan; it is a belief embodied by the children, teachers, and parents at PBDA each day.

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H YEAR FOUNDED: 1921 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K2 – Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 590 STUDENTFACULTY RATIO: 6:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $23,300-$39,500 (‘24 - ’25 school year, need-based financial assistance available for grades K-8) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Florida’s first independent H

school // Recipient of PBI’s 2023 Judges Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Program // Accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools and Southern Association of Independent Schools // Athletic League champions // Everglades Champion School // Leaders in Environmental Stewardship and Community Outreach efforts LOWER CAMPUS (Pre-K2 - Grade 3): 1901 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach // 561-832-8815 UPPER CAMPUS (Grades 4-8): 241 Seaview Avenue, Palm Beach // 561-655-1188 admission@pbday.org // pbday.org

THE GREENE SCHOOL The Greene School sets the standard for personalized academic education in South Florida. Drawing faculty, counselors, and staff from top secondary schools in the northeast and west coast, The Greene School has established itself as the premier, secular private academy in Palm Beach County since 2016.

The 2024 school year ushers in an exciting chapter for The Greene School with the launch of a new, inspirational high school campus that you have to see to believe. This campus will serve as the hub for a diverse curriculum and extracurricular activities dedicated to cultivating the unique nature and potential of each individual student.

Because high school seats are limited and filling up quickly, you are invited to inquire today and explore the #UniquelyGreene experience!

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H YEAR FOUNDED: 2016 GRADES SERVED: Early childhood through high school CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 215 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $27,900-$39,500 (‘23 - ’24 school year, need-based financial assistance available for grades K-8) TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: 95% pass rate on AP Exams // National

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ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Personalized campus tours by appointment.

St. Mark’s offers excellent academics, a variety of electives, athletics, fine and performing arts, and a robust extracurricular, after-school program. With an emphasis on character, leadership, faith, and service, students learn to think with their heads and their hearts. St. Mark’s provides a safe and welcoming community for children of all faiths.

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THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1979 GRADES SERVED: PK2 – Grade 8 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 461

STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 9:1 UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $8,275 to $22,518 TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: Graduates gain admission to top area high schools // Middle school students and alumni served 2,304 hours helping the community // National, state, and local service awards // Athletic teams advance to league championship games // Creative arts, writing, and band award recipients // National Junior Honor Society 3395 Burns Road, Palm Beach Gardens // 561-622-1504 // stmarkspbg.org

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THE PINE SCHOOL One School. Endless Possibilities.

Campus Tours: Are always available.

The Pine School is dedicated to providing the most robust K-12 educational offering on the Treasure Coast. Our small size and careful attention to detail allows us to develop a unique path for each and every student we have the privilege to educate. We are a school of academic innovation—with celebrated educators dedicated to developing a true love of learning. Our students graduate with tremendous communication and creative problem-solving skills, as well as an impressive empathy for the world beyond our picturesque, 174-acre campus (the largest independent campus in Florida). Our unique programming features a range of specially designed focuses including environmental education, Beyond-the-Classroom travel opportunities, inspiring arts, and competitive athletics.

Always growing to improve the student experience, The Pine School has added a new Arts & Athletic Complex that provides a permanent stage, a beautiful art gallery, dedicated music classrooms, and additional athletic space as well as Beach Volleyball Courts.

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H YEAR FOUNDED: 1969 GRADES SERVED: Kindergarten - Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT: 460 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $25,675 to $36,650 with generous Financial Aid packages available TOP AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: National and local environmental awards // The only school H

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THE BENJAMIN SCHOOL Go Benjamin, then go anywhere.

At Benjamin, students gain much more than knowledge. They begin a deeply gratifying pursuit of true understanding—not just embracing learning, but realizing the unmatched reward of applying what they know in fulfilling, impactful ways.

They become part of a community built on timeless, relevant, experiential education, united by a shared commitment to academic excellence and a strong sense of values. They learn to balance confidence with humility and competitiveness with collaboration to reveal their best selves—and to bring out the best in each other.

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Benjamin students realize that perseverance and a positive outlook are keys to reaching their highest aspirations. They are excited by possibilities, driven by determination, and motivated by the deep gratification that comes from using their talents and strengths to their absolute fullest.

Our graduates collectively contribute to a better future with passion and enthusiasm, using their knowledge to succeed in significant and meaningful ways.

They start here. And from here, they see that they can go anywhere.

THE STATS H YEAR FOUNDED: 1960 GRADES SERVED: Pre-K (3 years old) – Grade 12 CURRENT ENROLLMENT:

1,305 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO: 8:1 GRADUATION RATE: 100% UNIFORMS REQUIRED? Yes TUITION: $17,350 to $37,200 TOP

AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS: One of only 20 Cum Laude Society schools in Florida // Dream Award Winner // 49 AP Scholars // 20% of Class of 2024 committed to collegiate athletics // Lower School CS100 Award // AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award // PB Dramaworks Young Playwright Winner // Three state titles in 23-24 (Golf, Lacrosse, Track) // Student newspaper and yearbook both received National first place awards from Scholastic Press Association // Gold Medal from Florida Scholastic Press Association // Congressional Debate, Public Forum Debate and Impromptu Speaking winners 11000 Ellison Wilson Road, North Palm Beach // 561-472-3451 // thebenjaminschool.org

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FROM CIT Y TO OCEAN, THE FINE ART OF PALM BEACH LIVING

DESIGN

Palm Beach designer Alexandra Naranjo of Alexandra Naranjo Designs cultivated international arboreal inspiration from Japanese sakura (flowering cherry tree) blossoms that adorn the walls of this kitchen.

Added to the organic element is a color palette of sumptuous blues, browns, and gray with metallic accents in the form of captivating counter drop lights and gold hardware.

“My challenge was convincing my clients to ‘go big or go home,’” Naranjo says. “I wanted to make a big statement and use a motif that was not typical of today’s minimalist kitchens. The rest of the house is lushly decorated, and my goal was to have the kitchen flow seamlessly into the more formal rooms adjacent to it.” (alexandranaranjo.com) —Liza Grant Smith

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HOME ELEMENTS

Study Guide

GIVE YOUNG MINDS A PLACE TO FLOURISH WITH THIS FRESH SELECTION OF DECOR ITEMS PERFECT FOR A DEDICATED STUDY SPACE

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

LIGHT BRIGHT The Z-Bar light ($338) from Koncept has a brightness-adjustable LED head that can spin in its socket, sweep side to side, and rotate to point in any direction that bright minds should be focusing.

Capitol Lighting locations (capitollighting.com)

READY TO ROLL This woven tiered storage cart ($89) by Pottery Barn Kids lets them roll organization wherever their next project takes them. Pottery Barn Kids, Palm Beach Gardens (pottery barnkids. com)

LAUNCH PAD A mouse pad and Qi charging pad rolled into one, Tech Candy’s Power Pad ($33) ensures constant connectivity.

Prep Obsessed, Palm Beach Gardens (prepobsessed.com)

SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND Embroidered by hand, this Cat Studio pillow ($221) delivers a whimsical geography lesson on the highlights of Florida. Outside The Box, Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach (outsidethebox palmbeach.com)

QUICK STUDY Principal designer Michelle Jolas of Skin Interior Design created this essential learning annex in an unused space. “Our goal was to maximize every space in this house for a family of six, so we turned this ordinary pass-through at the top of the stairs into a fun area for their four kids to do their homework and art projects,” Jolas says.

“Given their love for mid-century modern furniture, we chose Panton chairs for their classic, fun design and indestructibility.”

West Palm Beach (skininteriordesign.com)

SOUND DECISION Harness the proven power of white noise to improve focus and concentration with Tuft & Needle’s Snooz machine ($110).

Best Buy locations (bestbuy.com)

ZIG ZAG ZEST Add a geometric slant to the space with Crate & Kids’ fun Ziggy flatweave wool and cotton rug ($800 for 8’x10’). Crate & Barrel, Boca Raton (crateand barrel.com)

BUNGEE JUMP A celebration of style, comfort, and functionality, this Bungee office chair ($180) from The Container Store features a unique bungee cord system for back support and comes in fun shades like rainbow or blue ombre.

The Container Store, Palm Beach Gardens, Boca Raton (container store.com)

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THE CITY BEAUTIFUL PALM BEACH LAND-BOOM ARCHITECTS HELPED SHAPE ANOTHER ICONIC SOUTH FLORIDA CITY

COURTESY OF THE RAUL VALDES-FAULI ARCHIVES, CITY OF CORAL GABLES HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

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BY MARIE PENNY

2 PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH

The 1920s land boom that brought development to Palm Beach also saw the rise of Coral Gables, 75 miles to the south. Developed by George Merrick in the City Beautiful urban-planning movement, Coral Gables (incorporated in 1925) has no shortage of buildings to admire.

Phineas Paist was the city’s signature architect, but wellknown Palm Beach architects also left their mark.

X 1. MARION SIMS WYETH, DUTCH SOUTH AFRICAN VILLAGE, 1926

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2. JOHN VOLK, SWENSON HOUSE, 1957 Edward Swenson Jr., vice president at Southeast First National Bank of Miami, commissioned a Bermuda-style house on Casuarina Concourse.

The large, U-shaped house has a typical hipped, white-tiled roof and white stucco exterior to reflect the strong rays of the sun. It also features “welcoming arms” flanking the entrance and quoins along the edges. Polly Jessup, the decorator who helped define Palm Beach, designed the original interiors.

COURTESY OF THE RAUL VALDES-FAULI ARCHIVES, CITY OF CORAL GABLES HISTORICAL RESOURCES AND CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT

George Merrick planned to develop seven historic villages—each with its own global architectural style— within the city. In 1925, he tasked Marion Sims Wyeth with a Persian Village, which was never realized. The following year, Wyeth built five houses on Lejeune Road that took their cue from the farmhouses built by Dutch colonists in South Africa. Elaborate, curvy gables are the homes’ most defining traits.

3. SCHULTZE AND WEAVER, THE BILTMORE HOTEL, 1926 Leonard Schultze and S. Fullerton Weaver were not Palm Beach architects per se, but along with The Biltmore Hotel, they designed the third iteration of The Breakers in 1926. The hotel served as a hospital during World War II and was shuttered in 1968 before ownership reverted to the city five years later under the Historic Monuments Act and Legacy of Parks program.

Coral Gables restored The Biltmore to its former glory.

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

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REAL ESTATE

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Dory Faxon (401) 965-7530 dory.faxon@compass.com Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only.

Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions.

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Jacob D. Steiger, MD

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COURTESY OF RUN & ROAM

YOUR BEST SELF: FITNESS, NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS, WELL-BEING

OUTSIDE

EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY Does your adventure-seeking dog suffer from a somewhat lackluster social life? Dog lovers Melissa and Eric Rodrigues founded West Palm Beach–based Run & Roam to give local pups an opportunity to have fun and get exercise with furry friends. The company offers door-to-door pickup and drop-off service for clients as well as an interactive website where owners can schedule their pup’s two- to twoand-a-half-hour excursions, which include things like hiking and splashing in the waves.

Safety is ensured by a three-step process (owner questionnaire; meet and greet with team Run & Roam; and a trial outing to assess behavior and temperament) before dogs can officially join field trips.

“We aim to promote our pack’s physical fitness, mental stimulation, and socialization skills through our field trips, ensuring they get their routine weekly exercise,” says Melissa. “Ultimately, we want every dog to have a great time, feel comfortable in our pack, and return home happy and satisfied after each adventure.” (runandroam.com) —Liza Grant Smith

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SCHOOL OF THOUGHT A LOCAL NATURE-BASED SCHOOL TAKES AN INNOVATIVE APROACH TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

Play—especially outdoors—is the work of childhood, and that’s an important idea behind Cocoplum Nature School in Delray Beach. Co-founders Dr. Fernanda Wolfson and Dr. Melanie Stefanovic speak to the school’s evolution and its innovative approach for teaching kids up to third grade. (cocoplumnatureschool.org)

PBI: What led to the creation of Cocoplum?

Wolfson: My work in international development and human rights work kept on taking me back to the two basics: let children play and let them be outside.

Stefanovic: In the summer of 2020, I received an email that my children’s preschool wouldn’t reopen after the pandemic. I was taking my dogs on a walk and instantly felt I had only two choices: crawl under a bush and cry, or finally start my own school.

How would you explain a nature school?

Wolfson: Children learn mostly outside, but the mere fact of taking your books outside does not

COURTESY OF COCOPLUM NATURE SCHOOL

Left: Dr. Melanie Stefanovic and Dr. Fernanda Wolfson, co-founders of Cocoplum Nature School

make you a “nature school.” Learning is supported across disciplines.

What types of experiences do your students have?

Stefanovic: Our students spend most of their school day playing and exploring outdoors. Once a week, they go off campus [to] a nearby park. One or two times a month, they go…to destinations like

nature preserves, museums, cultural centers, and civic/government buildings.

What are a few unique perspectives that you incorporate?

Wolfson: We are Reggio-inspired in the way we document learning.

We have some Waldorf practices in the way we follow nature’s rhythms. We incorporate Montessori tenets when we highlight personal responsibility in our shared spaces. We follow the Science of Reading…and Bruner’s CPA approach to math.

Moreover, since social emotional learning is as important as academics, we teach mindfulness… and infuse Native American wisdom.

Why does this non-traditional approach to learning work?

Stefanovic: It’s built on indisputable truths of learning. When people have choice and autonomy, they are deeply motivated, [and] nature regulates our nervous systems and optimizes a great number of cognitive functions needed for learning including attention, impulse control, and decision making.

What is the goal for students at Cocoplum?

Wolfson: The jobs of the future require flexible, creative, nimble minds, in strong and confident bodies, with compassionate, just, and dignified hearts. Learning the Cocoplum way weaves in those requirements. Children attain skills and gain knowledge to think in systems, in community, longitudinally, critically. And we do it all with joy.

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GETTING YOU BACK TO YOUR BEST SELF

JASON M. CUÉLLAR M.D., PH.D. Board-certified spinal surgeon

Leading the field of artificial disc replacement surgery — a world expert in the treatment of neck and back pain without fusion. A spine in motion should stay in motion!

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Wendy Ouriel (far left) offers her biology-based, natural skin care line at the Oumere boutique in Palm Beach.

COURTESY OF OUMERE

HEALTHY OUTLOOK Wendy Ouriel leveraged her cellular biology degree when developing her skin care line, Oumere, but she will be the first to tell you that her products are not based on groundbreaking research.

“I found, after a few rudimentary experiments in my lab, that the common ingredients, from fragrance to vitamin C to hyaluronic acid, were all damaging to the skin in some way with no outweighing health benefit—yet they were in every product,” says Ouriel. “I was not doing particularly novel research, and I don’t believe I made a discovery that was not made previously by major skin care brands. How-

ever, despite the knowledge that popular ingredients are damaging, they’re in every skin care product. And they’re in every skin care product because customers demand fads and trends.”

Ouriel eschewed formulating based on fads (to meet sales quotas) and instead formulates Oumere products based on biology to achieve the best skin for

her clients.

“We interfere with our body’s natural functioning every day, especially by using industrial, mass manufactured, commercially formulated skin ‘care,’” she says.

“When we stop doing that and start using natural, scientific skin care, we start to see the real results; the removal of the damage we had previously done: acne gone, redness and sensitivity gone. Your body will start behaving in the way evolution intends it to be: healthy.”

Visit the Oumere boutique on Worth Avenue to experience Oumere and receive a personalized routine to achieve your best skin. (oumere.com) —L.G.S.

HYDRATE

Anthony Bold of West Palm Beach and Miami, founder and CEO of Drinkwatr, is on a mission as bold as, well, his last name: “to revolutionize global access to high-quality drinking water.”

Instead of sugary powders and supplements to add into your routine, Bold’s 20-ounce bottles are unique in that they already contain a proprietary blend—potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, and pink Himalayan minerals—that provides electrolyte support, alkaline pH balance, and antioxidants to help you perform at your peak.

In addition to hydrating benefits, these minerals have been linked to reduced inflammation, increased energy and mental clarity, and better cardiovascular health.

If you are under 200 pounds, the brand recommends drinking four bottles per day for optimal hydration; athletes and those over 200 pounds should drink even more.

Sustainability is also a focus: Bold’s water is encased in biodegradable, BPA-free plastic bottles and eco-friendly packaging, plus a full UV label to ensure the water stays fresh.

Look for the chic white bottles at Four Seasons hotels in Palm Beach, Miami, and Brickell; the Miami International Airport; and athletic clubs, groceries, and retail stores across the state. (drinkwatr.com) —Skye Sherman

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Drink Up

Anthony Bold (above) created Drinkwatr with a proprietary blend of minerals and a focus on hydration, performance, and sustainability.

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

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

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

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

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

Ashok MuthuKrishnan, MD Founder and Chief Physician

500 University Blvd, Ste 202 • Jupiter, FL 33458 • 561.847.3797 • www.FloridaTheranostics.com

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BRUSH

WITH GREATNESS COURTESY OF DANDELIGHT YOGA STUDIO

Turns out, Marsha Brady might have been onto something. More than just a means for eradicating bed head, brushing your hair can generate some important hair health benefits when done correctly. Julia Tissot-Gaillard, CEO of French brush maker Altesse Studio, shares three tips to make your coif shiny and strong. An added bonus? After three to six weeks (depending on hair length), you might find you need to shampoo less frequently, have less frizz and breakage, fewer allergens trapped in your tresses, and faster growth. Those results aren’t easy to brush off. (altesse-studio.com) —L.G.S.

COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE

X 1 Pick your tools.

Specific hair types require different brushes, TissotGaillard says, but those crafted from 100 percent first cut/root boar bristles—the strongest part of the bristle—are designed to penetrate through hair to gently and effectively massage the scalp and deliver the scalp’s natural oils throughout the hair.

2 Mind your method.

One hundred strokes, twice a day can deliver “smooth, shiny hair and nourishment that helps protect hair from breakage,” TissotGaillard says of the method which takes two minutes to complete. She recommends 25 strokes from root to tip in four directions—from the forehead back, from the nape, from the left to right, and from right to left. Video instructions can 138

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3 Keep it clean.

Use a comb to remove loose hairs daily. Deep

clean your brush weekly by dabbing it with shampoo and submerging it into a sink of lukewarm water, agitating it slightly before rinsing thoroughly. Blot on a towel and allow the brush to dry on a flat surface, keeping the bristles from touching another surface.

Take an immersive journey into relaxation, healing, and community at Delray Beach’s Dandelight Yoga Studio. Founder Julia Kochajewska selected every detail of this holistic concept, which seamlessly integrates a lounge area, yoga studios, and unique gift shop and bistro into a destination to stimulate the senses. In addition to a variety of classes (everything from Sound Baths and Reiki to Yin Restorative and Vinyasa flows), Dandelight has partnered with Crystal Tones to form the Sound Alchemist Collective that invites visitors to engage with high-vibration crystal singing bowls through monthly “play classes” for an immersive sound healing experience.

“This variety allows participants to find classes that resonate with their personal journey towards health and mindfulness,” says Kochajewska. “Authenticity, professionalism, and a joyful, light-hearted atmosphere permeate every class, fostering a supportive environment where true well-being can flourish.” (dandelight.com) —L.G.S.

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SPICE IT UP

FORGET THE SPICE DRAWER: THESE STANDOUTS HEADLINE YOUR RECIPES FOR BEAUTY AND WELLNESS

BY LIZA GRANT SMITH

Saffron

The backstory: Saffron crocuses have a short bloom season (one to two weeks per year), with each flower only producing three threads (stigmas) that must be harvested by hand in mid-morning— making this high-maintenance spice expensive.

The beauty: The antioxidants in saffron purify the scalp, hinder hair loss, promote healthy hair growth, and repair damaged hair. Try: Joon Haircare’s Saffron Hair Elixir Oil. (joonhaircare.com) Why it’s a wellness beast: Studies show that consumption of a mere 28 mg of saffron can help calm and brighten mood. Try: Youtheory’s Saffron Supplement Capsules with an added boost from ashwagandha and rhodiola. (youtheory.com)

Turmeric

The backstory: Turmeric, known as the “golden spice,” comes from an East Indian plant in the ginger family.

The beauty: Curcumin, a bioactive component in turmeric, offers antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties and improves skin tone with a natural, warm glow.

Try: Kora Organics’ Turmeric Glow Essentials with turmericinfused mask, cleanser, and moisturizer. (koraorganics.com) Why it’s a wellness beast: Curcumin’s antioxidants effect on cells can result in immunity prowess. Try: So Good So You’s Immunity Turmeric Shot, available locally at Publix. (sogoodsoyou.com)

CINNAMON The backstory: Made from the inner bark of a Southeast Asian tree, cinnamon’s use dates back to 2800 B.C. The beauty: Cinnamon oil can cause blood to rush to the surface of lips, giving them a plumper appearance. Try: Lip Venom from DuWop Cosmetics Cosmetics. (duwopcosmetics.com) Why it’s a wellness beast: Consistent consumption of Ceylon cinnamon may lower blood sugar and reduce blood pressure and other risk factors for heart disease. Try: Elephant Chateau’s Royal Cinnamon Spice Tea with fresh Ceylon cinnamon chips. (elephantchateau.com)

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No Place LIKE HOME CULTIVATING AN EMOTIONAL ATTACHMENT TO WHERE YOU LIVE UNLEASHES UNEXPECTED CONTENTMENT

BY TAMMY FENDER

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What makes a place feel like home? For me, it’s the little things.

Strengthening our sense of home puts the physiology at ease and is essential for our emotional and physical well-being. In fact, research shows, and functional MRI brain scans demonstrate, that the places to which we form deep emotional bonds activate key emotional areas of the brain.

In the past we might have believed that discovering a sense of home was like falling in love—something that just happens effortlessly. It’s truer, perhaps,

to realize that cultivating a feeling of home—building that relationship with a special place—is just as important as bringing conscious care to the other relationships in our lives.

It can feel inspiring to look at a familiar place with fresh eyes, taking the time to rediscover and to appreciate the very special character of its unique beauty, just as we might when rekindling a romance. Maybe rediscovering home is like going on a date night with your favorite place.

Like most locals, when I consider Palm Beach’s unique charm and special appeal, I don’t think only of its glamour. I contemplate the luxuriously easy feeling of strolling for an hour or

two on a Saturday afternoon, wandering the old vias and meandering in and out of the shady courtyards. Lush foliage brings this place to life, as does the bright color of its bougainvillea. I love the splashing sound of all the little fountains and glimmer of water that winks from both the Intracoastal and the oceanside. The little details thrill my soul—the stone-paved walkways, the hand-painted tiles, stopping into some little shop to find things made with artisanal craftsmanship.

For me, Palm Beach is also a portal to the natural world. There is nothing quite like dropping by Amici Market in the morning—its own happy hour—to pick up a South Ocean juice and say hello to the owner, Mia. (Of course, beyond the sweet-tart taste of pineapple, kale, baby spinach, lime, kiwis, and green apple, this blend does wonders for the skin.) I also love the garden at The Society of the Four Arts, which is a quiet oasis of green beauty encompassing so many small nooks where you can sit, take in the stillness, and appreciate the good fortune of being home. «

Enjoying the pleasures and beauty of one’s local environment results in a sense of well-being.

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE HOT TEST HAPPENINGS THIS MONTH

Our Father by Maxine Spector

TOP BILLING

Sirens by R.J. Rodriguez

Mtn Space in Lake Worth Beach will unveil two exhibitions that embody personal artistic exploration, both on view September 21 to November 2: “1,001 Heads (and Other Tales),” the first solo exhibition by Lake Worth Beach–based artist Maxine Spector, and “On the Nightmare,” a showcase of ink and collage work by South Florida–based artist R.J. Rodriguez.

Spector’s artistic focus is the head, which she has explored through painting and ceramics. Since beginning ceramics work five years ago, she has crafted 1,001 unique heads—all of which will be on view for the first time. Spector’s process is entirely intuitive, and each work is created spontaneously, allowing her to organically develop her characters. This spontaneity extends to her paintings and works on paper that are created en plein air and sometimes aid in the ceramic heads’ storylines.

Sharing the space is Rodriguez’s exhibit, which derives its name from the 1910 text by psychoanalyst Ernest Jones. Like the text, the works on view explore humans’ innate fascinations with and fears of evil spirits, witches, the devil, and more, presented in the artist’s iconic horrormeets-Cosmicism style.

The gallery is free to tour Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (mtnspace.com) —Abigail Duffy

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ARTS & EVENTS

Clockwise from above: Tour “Take Akari: Bamboo Lights” at the Morikami to September 22; have a Bubble Blast at CityPlace September 2; see Encapsulated by the Monument of Many Corals by Jim Perkins and Orange Gorgonian by Chris Leidy in “LUSH 3” at Lighthouse ArtCenter beginning September 12.

GOINGS ON 1 Boca Raton Championship Wrestling: Summer Smash, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $35-$125. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

Coco Market, Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com) 2 Bubble Blast, CityPlace, West Palm Beach, free. (city place.com)

4 Palm Beach County Residents Day, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, free for Palm Beach County residents. (mounts.org)

5 Wellness Wednesdays, Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach, also Sept. 11, 18, 25, $5. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com) 6 Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm

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Beach, also Sept. 13, 20, 27, $5-$10. (norton.org)

First Friday Art Walk, downtown Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com) Five Flags Over Jupiter Tour, Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, $12. (jupiterlighthouse.org) Mommy-Son STEM Night, Cox Science Center and

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

8 Dogs’ Day in the Garden, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, $5 with paid admission. (mounts.org) 12 “LUSH 3” Opening Reception, Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta, $5. (lighthousearts.org)

14 Adapt2Play Adaptive Sports Expo, CityPlace, West Palm Beach, free. (cityplace.com)

Riverside Theatre for Kids: Playtime in the Park, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, also Sept. 21, free. (riverside theatre.com)

18 “Art Talk: Highlights from the VBMA Collection,” Vero Beach Museum of Art, free with paid admission. (vbmuseum.org)

19 “Americolor: Exploring Urban Color Fields” reception and discussion with photographer Dennis Church, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, free. (library. pba.edu)

20 L-Dub Film Festival and Palm Beach Swede Fest, Lake Worth Playhouse, to Sept. 22, contact for ticket

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Catch a performance by the Zac Harmon Band at Arts Garage September 13.

PICKS CATCH AN AMERICAN IDOL WINNER DOUBLEHEADER AT THE STUDIO AT MIZNER PARK THIS MONTH. ON SEPTEMBER 7, SOULFUL SEASON TWO CHAMP RUBEN STUDDARD GRACES THE BOCA RATON STAGE, FOLLOWED

BY SEASON EIGHT VICTOR, SINGERSONGWRITER KRIS ALLEN, SEPTEMBER 20. CONTACT FOR TICKET PRICES. (THESTUDIOAT MIZNERPARK.COM)

DARREN CARROLL

Aquarium, West Palm Beach, $20. (coxsciencecenter.org)

prices. (filmfreeway.com/ldubfilmfestival)

Nerd Night Glow, Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach, $23-$28. (coxsciencecenter.org) 21 Annie’s Choice 5K Run/Walk, Abacoa Amphitheatre, Jupiter, $28-$35. (annieschoice.org)

Annual Outrun Hunger 5K, Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach, $25-$250. (feedingsouthflorida.org/5kpbc)

CYORKPHOTO

Plant-A-Palooza Exotics & Orchids Sale, Mounts Botani-

GOING GREEN Dreyfoos Hall will transform into a magic-filled swamp fit for an ogre when Shrek the Musical brings an epic adventure to the Kravis Center September 27-29. The Tony Award–winning musical based on the Academy Award–winning film follows Shrek’s journey from solitary swamp-dweller to unlikely hero, as he saves his newfound fairytale friends and Princess Fiona from uncertain fates at the hands of Lord Farquaad—with Donkey’s help, of course. The show is suitable for audience members ages 6 and older. Tickets are $46-$96. (kravis.org) —A.D.

ENJOY SCIENCE WHILE YOU SIP AT COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM IN WEST PALM BEACH DURING NERD NIGHT GLOW, AN EVENING OF TRIVIA, SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS, LASER SHOWS, INTERACTIVE GAMES, FOOD TRUCKS, BEER SAMPLES, AND MORE. THE SEPTEMBER 20 EVENT IS FOR AGES 21 AND OLDER. TICKETS ARE $23-$28.

(COXSCIENCE CENTER.ORG) —A.D.

cal Garden, West Palm Beach, also Sept. 22, free with paid admission. (mounts.org)

St. Jude Walk/Run, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront, free. (stjude.org)

22 Family Fun: Shuubun no Hi Flowers, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, free with paid museum admission. (morikami.org) 27 Toasts, Tastes & Trolleys, benefiting Boca Raton Historical Society, The Boca Raton, $150. (bocahistory.org)

PERFORMANCES 1 A Chorus Line, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Sept. 15, $45. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

4 Awaken presents “The Music of Yes,” Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $44.50. (lyrictheatre.com)

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

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CULTURE 5 Live in the Loop, Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach, also Sept. 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 27, 28, free. (riversidetheatre.com)

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Live in Concert, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $35-$100. (kravis.org)

6 Tom Papa, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, contact for ticket prices. (lyrictheatre.com)

7 Dialogues with Dion Kerr, Arts Garage, Delray Ruben Studdard: The Masterpiece Tour, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $40-$80. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

Spyro Gyra, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $55. (lyrictheatre.com) 8 Cedric Burnside: Hill Country Love Tour, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, contact for ticket prices. (lyric theatre.com)

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of Taylor Swift for Kids, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, contact for ticket prices. (thestudioatmizner park.com)

12 Luke Bryan, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $111.50. (westpalmbeach amphitheatre.com)

MASTERS

OF MOVEMENT The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach will set the scene for artful movement during Natural Movers Foundation’s Open Spaces, returning September 28. Guests will view original works and repertoire dances up-close, all performed by local professional dance artists throughout the museum. A talk-back session with dancers and choreographers will follow. The showcase is free with paid museum admission. (naturalmovers.org) —A.D.

VAN RICHARDSON

Beach, $35-$40. (artsgarage.org)

13 Ian Bagg, Rinker Playhouse, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, also Sept. 14, $32.50-$42.50. (kravis.org)

19 How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel,

Legends on the Lawn: Melina Almodovar, Canyon Amphitheater, Boynton Beach, free. (pbcparks.com)

Zac Harmon Band, Arts Garage, Delray Beach,

Lake Worth Playhouse, to Sept. 29, $28. (lakeworth playhouse.org)

$40-$45. (artsgarage.org)

14 The American Stones, Lyric Theatre, Stuart,

Matthew Broussard, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $36-$54. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

$35. (lyrictheatre.com)

Korn, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $48.65. (westpalmbeach amphitheatre.com) Lynn Wind Ensemble, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, $10. (lynn.edu/events) 15 The Kittens, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $10$15. (artsgarage.org)

18 Boca Stage presents Sidekicked by Kim Powers, Delray Beach Playhouse, to Sept. 29, $59$69. (delraybeachplayhouse.com)

Soul in the City Jazz Experience: Spirit of Oya, Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach, $30-$45. (wpb.org/events)

Nestor Torres: All About Jazz, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $50-$55. (artsgarage.org)

Summer Sips & Sounds: Our Hispanic Heritage, performed by Jeff Kaye and Krescendo, The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum, $40. (bocahistory.org)

20 Ali Siddiq: I Got a Story to Wild, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, $30-$125. (kravis.org)

Kat Riggins & Her Blues Revival, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $35-$40. (artsgarage.org)

Ticket to The Moon: Electric Light Orchestra Tribute, Abacoa Amphitheatre, Jupiter, free. (abacoa.com)

26 Staind and Breaking Benjamin with special guest Daughtry, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $48.15. (westpalm beachamphitheatre.com)

27 Free Sunset Concert: The Resolvers, Old School Square, Delray Beach, free. (delrayoldschool square.com)

Kris Allen, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $29.50-$39.50. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

Shrek the Musical, Dreyfoos Hall, Kravis Center,

21 Creed, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm

28 DAStoberfest, featuring Alien Ant Far and The Ataris, Abacoa Amphitheatre, Jupiter, $30-$55.

Beach, tickets start at $48.40. (westpalmbeachamphi theatre.com)

West Palm Beach, to Sept. 29, $46-$96. (kravis.org)

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Hootie & the Blowfish, iThink Financial Amphitheatre, West Palm Beach, tickets start at $54.60. (westpalmbeach amphitheatre.com)

John Németh, Lyric Theatre, Stuart, $35. (lyrictheatre.com) Memphis Lightning, Arts Garage, Delray Beach, $40-$45. (artsgarage.org)

Natural Movers Foundation presents Open Spaces, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, free with paid museum admission. (naturalmovers.org)

Philharmonia Orchestra No. 1, Wold Performing Arts Center, Lynn University, Boca Raton, also Sept. 29, $35-$50. (lynn.edu/events)

29 The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of Billy Joel for Kids, The Stu-

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Sugarhill Gang, The Studio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, $59.50-$109.50. (thestudioatmiznerpark.com)

Lovely to See You (left), Woman on Striped Rug (above), and other works by Sylvia McEwan are on view at Pryor Fine Art September 1-30.

Abiding: Jacobus Vrel’s Interior with a Sick Woman by a Fireplace in The Leiden Collection,” both to Dec. 15; “Dragons, Commanders of Rain,” to Jan. 19; “Surroundings: Video Encounters of Nature,” to Jan. 26. (norton.org)

dio at Mizner Park, Boca Raton, contact for ticket prices. (thestudioatmizner park.com)

Elliott Museum, Stuart. “Coastal Vibe,” to Oct. 24; “Water/Ways,” to Nov. 10. (hsmc-fl.com)

Palm Room Art Gallery & Artisans Boutique,

GALLERIES

Findlay Galleries, Palm Beach. “Works on Paper

Sewall’s Point, Stuart. “Fall Into Art,” Sept. 4 to Nov. 2. (martinartisansguild.org)

Artist’s Eye Gallery, Lake Worth Beach. “Summer

& Multiples,” Sept. 1-30; “Summer Selections,” to Sept.

10. (findlaygalleries.com)

Show II: Adventures Into Imagination,” to Sept. 15. (lwartleague.org)

Hatch 1121, Lake Worth Beach. “Seventh Annual

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

City Hall Lobby, Sandhill Crane Golf Clubhouse, and Tennis & Pickleball Center, Palm

Pryor Fine Art, West Palm Beach. “Sylvia McEwan,” Sept. 1-30. (pryorfineart.com)

Comm{UNITY} Exhibition,” Sept. 6-28. (lakewortharts.com)

RC2 Gallery and Rosenbaum Contemporary,

Levis JCC Sandler Center, Boca Raton. “Israel: A

Boca Raton. “Thomas Hartmann: Cities,” Sept. 12 to Oct. 31. (rosenbaumcontemporary.com)

Photographic Retrospective,” to Sept. 30. (levisjcc.org)

Lighthouse ArtCenter, Tequesta. “LUSH 3,” Sept.

12 to Nov. 16. (lighthousearts.org)

Beach Gardens. “Patricia Lappin,” to Oct. 17; “Doreen McGunagle,” to Oct. 22; “Suzanne Barton,” to Nov. 7. (pbgfl.com)

McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. “Beyond

Cornell Art Museum, Delray Beach. “Oceana Phenomena: Sea Stories and Sea Level Chronicles by Jane Baldridge,” to Sept. 28. (delrayoldschoolsquare.com)

Delray Beach. “Take Akari: Bamboo Lights,” to Sept.

22; “Musha-Ningyo: Avatars of the Samurai Spirit,” to Oct. 6. (morikami.org)

Court House Cultural Center, Stuart. “Abstract Visions: Showcasing Various Perspectives of Abstract Art,” Sept. 10 to Nov. 2. (martinarts.org)

Mtn Space, Lake Worth Beach. “Maxine Spector: 1,001 Heads (and Other Tales)” and “R.J. Rodriguez: On the Nightmare,” both Sept. 21 to Nov. 2. (mtnspace.com)

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

Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach. “Cut Up/Cut Out: Photomontage from the Collection,” to Oct. 13; “Afterschool Arts Outreach Exhibition: Dimensions of Identity” and “Special Guest / A Quiet

Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum, West Palm Beach.

“Celebrating Hispanic Heritage,” Sept. 15 to Oct 15. (pbchistory.org)

the Ordinary,” to Sept. 8. (mckeegarden.org)

The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens,

“Dual Perspectives: The Photography of Courtenay Gilbert and Peter Lorber,” to Sept. 27. (bocahistory.org)

Studio E Gallery, Palm Beach Gardens. “Abstract Multiples by Stephanie Paige,” Sept. 1-30. (studioe gallery.com)

Tauni de Lesseps Art Gallery, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach. “Americolor: Exploring Urban Color Fields,” to Oct. 4. (pba.edu) Vero Beach Museum of Art. “Rock ’N’ Roll Billboards of the Sunset Strip: Photographs by Robert Landau,” to Sept. 15. (vbmuseum.org) PALMBEACHILLUSTRATED.COM | SEPTEMBER 2024

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LAST WORD How did you end up in design?

Design has always been my passion. Creativity has been at the core of everything I do. After college, I landed a job as a fine jewelry buyer [in the West Indies] traveling for work and eventually ended up in the Hamptons, where I managed a fine jewelry company.

Customers started bringing me their pieces to reset, and I started to get a big following. In 2001, I moved to New York City with my husband [Peter] and launched my own collection.

Where do you find inspiration?

Inspiration is everywhere for me—luxurious fabrics, nature’s colors, my travels, the pulse of life around us, and what our customers’ needs are.

Favorite spot in Palm Beach?

Pizza Al Fresco and walking doggies with my husband on the Lake Trail.

Being an avid entertainer, what’s a go-to hostess hack?

Gorgeous flowers can transform any ordinary space into something extraordinary. I love to find vintage vases to create my own arrangements. Also—great Champagne never hurts!

NICK MELE

What was the motivation expanding from jewelry to elevated resort wear?

While I love fine jewelry, my true passion has always been fashion.

In 2010, I opened my first store in Palm Beach on North County Road. I found a local seamstress to sew my pieces. I started taking classes and then hired my professor to come do private sewing classes. We quickly outgrew our sewing space. Two seamstresses turned into a team of 10, and in 2017 we built our atelier in West Palm Beach where we now make 90 percent of our collection. We currently have stores at The Boca Raton, in Southampton, Palm Beach, and Mizner Park.

Favorite spot in Bridgehampton?

I am in my happy place when I am gardening so I would have to say entertaining in our backyard surrounded by flowers. Also, the front porch at the Topping Rose House is a favorite.

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I would gravitate towards architecture. I have designed all our homes and could easily spend hours in an architectural salvage warehouse looking at antique doors and reclaimed architectural elements.

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