An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
When you’re in the presence of someone who is driven by passion, you feel it. The energy in the room changes, and suddenly nothing seems unattainable. That’s absolutely the case with this month’s cover model, Brittany Peltz Buerstedde. At only 29, Brittany is sure of what she wants—and goes after it with focus and determination. Some of that comes from her background as a figure skater, a career track she’d cultivated for nine years before being sidelined by injury. Some people would let disappointment get the better of them, but Brittany harnessed it as fuel for her next act: fashion design. Motivated by her fierce competitive nature and inspired by her muses, daughters Eva, 4, and Lila, 2, she launched children’s clothing line Leah + Rae on her own terms.…
SCULPTURE IN MOTION WHO: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens WHAT: Sculpture in Motion WHERE: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Gorgeous pre-and post-war autos were displayed alongside monumental sculptures, proving that art can take many forms. BOCA’S VISIONARIES WHO: Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton WHAT: Boca Raton Mayors Ball WHERE: Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton HIGHLIGHTS: Guests honored local visionaries and the recipient of the George E. Long Award. A formal mayor’s processional followed dinner. MAVEN RETURNS WHO: Maven WHAT: Opening celebration WHERE: Maven, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The restaurant opened its doors for its first full season in Palm Beach. After the cocktail party, Maven welcomed dinner guests and donated a portion of proceeds to Opportunity Early Childhood Education. RED SNEAKERS FOR OAKLEY WHO: Red Sneakers…
● Oasis Championship, February 4-10, The Old Course at Broken Sound, Boca Raton. For its thirteenth year of play, this tournament—formerly known as the Boca Raton Championship—will feature 78 golfers competing for a $1.7 million purse. (oasischampionship.com) ● Delray Beach Open, February 15-24, Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. This one-of-a-kind tennis extravaganza will begin with an ATP Champions Tour program February 15-17 and continue with ATP Tour play that includes stars like Frances Tiafoe and Bryan Brothers. (yellowtennisball.com) ● Spring Training, begins February 23, Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter; Fitteam Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach. Palm Beach County is the spring training home of four Major League Baseball teams: the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean, and the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals…
LOCATION: THE BEACH Eye Candy Appeal: Boca boasts miles of beautiful beaches accented by inviting white sand and the azure allure of the Atlantic Ocean. The Shot: Park on Spanish River Boulevard and cross A1A for a great vantage point of Bark Beach at Spanish River Park. Extra points if your pup appears in the photo. LOCATION: THE SEED Eye Candy Appeal: This adorable hipster haven slings locally roasted coffee in warm surrounds. The Shot: Order a classic latte or an eye-grabbing matcha version and stage it on one of the worn-wood tables. Pair with acai bowls or pastries as you see fit. LOCATION: BOCA RATON RESORT & CLUB Eye Candy Appeal: With an Addison Mizner design inspired by Spanish castles, this coral-colored landmark warrants attention from all angles. The…
On February 4, part-time Palm Beacher Charles Cohen will join the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County for a Culture & Cocktails event at The Colony Hotel. Cohen’s business pursuits range from commercial real estate to film production and distribution to managing high-end brands like Harrys of London. He is president and CEO of Cohen Brothers Realty Corporation and head of Cohen Media Group, which acquired the independent theater chain Landmark Theatres in late 2018. He’s also merged his business acumen with his passion for film to restore classic cinemas. Locally, he wants to bring a new multi-theater, mixed-use development to the site of the former Carefree Theatre in West Palm Beach. PBI caught up with Cohen to discuss his love of film and plans for this new project. (palmbeachculture.com)…
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY AND MAX PLANCK FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR NEUROSCIENCE HAVE JOINED FORCES TO FOSTER THE NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, TECH GIANTS, AND BEYOND. THE ALL-NEW FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY MAX PLANCK ACADEMY WILL ACT AS AN EXTENSION OF FAU HIGH SCHOOL IN BOCA RATON, PROVIDING GIFTED STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ALONGSIDE MAX PLANCK FLORIDA SCIENTISTS AND EARN COLLEGE CREDIT IN THE PROCESS. THE ACADEMY WILL BE LOCATED ON FAU’S JOHN D. MACARTHUR CAMPUS IN JUPITER AND WELCOME ITS FIRST CLASS IN FALL 2020. STARTING IN THEIR JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL, STUDENTS WILL ENJOY AN INDIVIDUALIZED CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSES ON STEM COURSES OF STUDY. SIMILAR TO OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO FAU GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, THIS PROGRAM WILL ALLOW HIGH SCHOOLERS THE CHANCE TO ASSIST MAX PLANCK RESEARCHERS,…
