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.
Remember when, come June, traffic eased up and restaurant reservations were easier to come by? Well, it might be a little easier, but Palm Beach has definitely morphed into a year-round community, with seasonal residents staying a while longer and a new wave of transplants from both coasts establishing full-time residency. Look around; the energy is unmistakable. In this issue, we turn the spotlight on our local community, from the people who make the Palm Beaches tick to the innovators and makers who are shaping the Palm Beach aesthetic. It doesn’t get more local than the Frisbie family, whose real estate projects have contributed to the fabric of Palm Beach and West Palm Beach over the past two decades. One of their newest projects—Via Flagler—is also the site of our…
SHOP THE DAY AWAY WHO: Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope WHAT: 2021 Shop the Day Away Luncheon WHERE: The Breakers, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests enjoyed a live auction, luncheon, and a presentation by keynote speakers Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna, with proceeds benefiting local families impacted by cancer. DANIEL ENTRE AMIS WHO: Daniel Boulud WHAT: Daniel Entre Amis: An Intimate Evening and Luncheon WHERE: Café Boulud, The Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: The legendary chef invited guest chefs Emma Bengtsson, George Mendes, and Marcus Samuelsson to serve their specialities at the two-day culinary extravaganza in support of World Central Kitchen. VISIONARY COCKTAIL RECEPTION WHO: Lighthouse Guild WHAT: Visionary Cocktail Reception WHERE: Swifty’s, The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 40 guests descended on the organization’s reimagined fourteenth…
Palm Beach Gardens underwater photographer Michael Patrick O’Neill will soon release his eighth book, Meet Me Underwater: A Photographic Celebration of Florida’s Aquatic Wonders. Like his others, this new volume pairs O’Neill’s stunning photos with snippets of text about life below the surface. A photojournalistic delight, Meet Me Underwater features many snaps from Palm Beach County waterways, celebrating the area’s beautiful biodiversity. If you’re hoping to venture out yourself to spot something photo-worthy, you’re in luck. “Palm Beach County is one of my absolute favorite places to dive because of our geography,” shares O’Neill. Here at the easternmost point of Florida, the Gulf Stream grazes the coastline, rendering our waters warm, crystal clear, and full of surprises. “Local divers live by the motto ‘expect the unexpected’ because anything can show…
ICONS Come Alive The new faces at 518 Clematis Street are actually legends. Four local talents from Street Art Revolution, a Black-owned, artist-led public art collective, recently put the finishing touches on Icons of the Civil Rights Movement, a history-teaching mural with portraits and quotes honoring both unsung heroes and prominent figures including Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X, and Fannie Lou Hamer. The 100-foot-wide, 18-foot-tall wall on which it appears was last home to the I Can’t Breathe installation following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. Artist Dalhia Perryman, who painted Ella Baker and Augusta Savage, says the image of Savage is her favorite because “she looks so happy and full of hope.” Perryman adds that a highlight of working on the mural was connecting with community members from…
Given the centuries of history that have shaped Palm Beach and coastal West Palm Beach, this area is sprinkled with statues—monuments to the movers, shakers, and pioneers who came before us. You’ve likely passed these immortalized figures countless times but never cast them more than a passing glance. Join PBI on a brief statue-spotting tour to consider who they are and the contributions that earned them abiding recognition. THE HIKER BY THEO ALICE RUGGLES KITSON Location: Howard Park This statue of a foot soldier in the Spanish-American War is one of about 50 such figures placed in parks throughout the country between 1906 and 1965. A plaque on the base declares that the monument serves “to commemorate the valor and patriotism of the men who served in the war with…
Whether you see it splashed across the covers of health magazines or hear about it in your morning fitness class, inflammation is one of the most talked-about topics in the health and wellness space. But with all the information available, figuring out how it applies to you can be overwhelming. There are two types of inflammation, acute and chronic—also known as the good kind and the bad kind. Acute inflammation, the good kind, refers to the body’s natural ability to fight infection or bacteria. When you scrape your knee, your immune system reacts by sending white blood cells to the area, enabling your body to heal itself. Chronic inflammation, the bad kind, occurs when your immune system is triggered for the wrong reasons, like long-term exposure to irritants, environmental toxins,…
