The Scoop JILL PENMAN February 8, 2025
Though the shortest month, February packs in a lot of holidays and traditions like Black History Month and the Super Bowl. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty offers tips on new restaurants to celebrate Valentine’s Day as well as Presidents’ Day Weekend activities like the boat show. The month also brings major events in the worlds of golf and collectible cars to South Florida.
With an estimated annual economic impact of $1.34 billion, the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show returns from February 12-16. Visit six venues including the Miami Beach Convention Center; Progressive Experience in Pride Park’s historic port-inspired boardwalk, pickleball and 40,000-gallon freshwater AquaZone; and in-water exhibitors at Venetian Marina, Herald Plaza, Museum Park Marina and Yacht Haven Grande Miami. Themes range from AI to accessibility.
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Known as the gateway to Latin America, the dynamic city of Miami is home to coveted neighborhoods including Brickell. As the exclusive sales representative for The St. Regis Residences, Miami, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to explore this exquisite bayside enclave that is raising the bar. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Brickell | St. Regis Residences
The dynamic city of Miami Beach is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses and brands from all over the world. As the exclusive sales representative for Ella Miami Beach, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to explore this next chapter for the North Beach neighborhood. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Miami Beach | Ella Miami Beach
At the 2024 Cognizant Classic, Austin Eckroat scored his first PGA tour win. Golf fans can watch pros compete for this year’s $9.2-million purse at PGA National Resort’s Champion Course from February 26-March 2. VIP experiences include the climate-controlled CIBC Champions Club; open-air Bear Trap, whose package now adds various beverages; and enhanced hospitality suites (Palm, Shoreline, 1909). Mastercard holders and early birds are further rewarded.
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A golfer’s mecca, Palm Beach Gardens is home to the PGA headquarters and the Gardens Mall. As the exclusive sales representative for the new Panther National luxury golf community, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to discover its Jack Nicklaus- and Justin Thomas-designed golf course and estates by a notable architect. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Miami Beach
Situated on the mainland directly across from the island of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach has become a destination in its own right. As the exclusive sales representative for the new Alba Palm Beach, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to discover this exciting addition alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Palm Beach Gardens | Panther National
Feel the glow from Ignite Broward’s 30 light and video art installations by local, national and international artists (venues in Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach and Hollywood, February 14-23). Attend the Boca Raton Museum Art Festival (February 1-2), Coconut Grove Arts Festival (South Bayshore Drive, February 15-17), and Montreux Jazz Festival Miami with acts like Jon Batiste and Janelle Monáe (The Hangar at Regatta Grove, February 28-March 2).
ignitebroward.com | bocamuseumartfestival.com | cgaf.com | montreuxjazzfestivalmiami.com
Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America, is a boater’s and beachgoer’s paradise. But it’s also home to a thriving art scene and numerous annual events. As the exclusive sales representative for the new Pier Sixty-Six Residences, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to discover its iconic place in history. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Fort Lauderdale | Pier Sixty-Six Residences
Perhaps most famous for its destination mall and namesake luxury resort, Boca Raton also delights snowbirds and locals alike for its arts, entertainment venues and proximity to down-home Delray Beach. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Boca Raton
A veteran of Joe’s Stone Crab opened Catch & Cut for stone crabs, sushi and Allen Brothers chops on Las Olas Boulevard. The Salty Zebra is a cute neighborhood bistro to woo your dining companion over oysters, steak au poivre and homemade pastas. Ensenada, a Brooklyn hot spot helmed by a Cosme restaurant alum, expanded its mariscos and mezcales concept to Miami’s Upper East Side.
catchandcut.com | saltyzebrabistro.com | ensenadamiami.com
Fort Lauderdale, the Venice of America, is a boater’s and beachgoer’s paradise. But it’s also home to a thriving art scene and numerous annual events. As the exclusive sales representative for the new Pier Sixty-Six Residences, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to discover its iconic place in history. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Fort Lauderdale| Pier Sixty-Six Residences
Jupiter’s bike trails, Loxahatchee River, Jonathan Dickinson State Park and Riverbend Park appeal to nature lovers who also have access to upscale restaurants and shops. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Jupiter Island Hobe Sound
Like Art Basel for car collectors, ModaMiami displays the most coveted models during its second edition at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, from February 27 to March 2. RM Sotheby’s, which achieved $50 million in sales at last year’s event, returns with exquisite lots including iconic cars from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. From the showfield to a private track, it’s not to be missed.
modamiami.com
From Mediterranean-Revival architecture to the iconic Biltmore Hotel, the historic Coral Gables neighborhood has so much to offer. As the exclusive sales representative for the new Village at Coral Gables, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to discover its variety of luxury villas, townhomes, lofts and more. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Coral Gables | Gables Villages
Originating in the 1920s as a car race, Italy’s 1000 Miglia grand tour hosts its inaugural Florida event from February 22-25. The 1000 Miglia Experience Florida begins and ends at the Biltmore Hotel with a training day followed by three legs: Miami-Everglades-Naples-Tampa; Tampa-Cape Canaveral-West Palm Beach, and West Palm Beach-Miami. Trophies and prizes are awarded by car class, including Original (models dating from 1927-1957); Icons (1958-1994), and Supercars (1995-present).
1000migliaexperienceflorida.us | piersixtysixresidences.com
Situated on the mainland directly across from the island of Palm Beach, West Palm Beach has become a destination in its own right. As the exclusive sales representative for the new Alba Palm Beach, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to discover this exciting addition alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
West Palm Beach | Alba Palm Beach
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