The Scoop: South Florida | March 2025
JILL PENMAN March 11, 2025
JILL PENMAN March 11, 2025
March roars like a lion all month long throughout South Florida. The region proudly hosts several world-class events from the state’s premier tennis tournament to luxury concours experience ModaMiami (see our February Scoop for details about the latter). ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to partake in these magnificent offerings as well as other events such as elite equestrian competitions, a superyacht display and a decorator show house for charity.
The Miami Open, Florida’s biggest annual tennis tournament, returns to Hard Rock Stadium from March 16-30. This year marks its 40th anniversary with stellar matches between many of the sport’s top players as well as new experiences such as the inaugural Publix Padel Cup from March 27-30. Reserve VIP seating from suites to luxury seating and dine around at Ella’s Oyster Bar, Novecento and Omakai.
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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, Miami
In addition to curating an incredible program, the Festival of the Arts Boca celebrates Boca Raton’s centennial with the world premiere of a commissioned work performed by the Festival Boca Jazz Orchestra (Mizner Park Amphitheater, March 9). Events leading up to the finale include the Pavarotti Voices Opera Gala, An Evening of Contemporary Ballet, and author conversations with Doris Kearns Goodwin and Carl Hiaasen, among others.
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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 U.K. hospitality group is making a posh first impression with Palm House in the heart of Palm Beach. Guests of the newly refurbished Seagate Delray Beach have access to the private Seagate Beach Club and Seagate Golf Club. The Boca Raton introduced its 210-room Beach Club with restaurants Marisol and adults-only Onda. Pier Sixty-Six pampers Florida residents with complimentary room upgrades and discounted stays through 2025.
palmhouse.com | seagatedelray.com | thebocaraton.com | piersixtysix.com
People gravitate to Delray Beach for its old-fashioned appeal and walkable, residential downtown with a lively main street. Culture and nature like a relaxing beach coexist in harmony, too. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Delray Beach
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
TIMBR, an elevated addition to Fort Lauderdale, describes its direction as “vineyard cuisine.” Seating options include the upstairs Lounge and the tree-filled Parc and glass pyramid-topped Atrium dining rooms. Following Uchi’s Miami foray in Wynwood, Austin, Tex.-based chef founder Tyson Cole expands the group’s footprint with Uchiko in Miami Beach. Sushi purists can still get their fix along with Uchiko’s signature charred, smoked and cured dishes.
timbr-restaurant.com | uchiko.uchirestaurants.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
Spanning the southern tip of Miami Beach, South Beach is a globally recognized brand in itself. Beyond the sand and surf, it’s beloved for Art deco architecture, café culture and world-class arts. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
South Beach
West Palm Beach is booming, and the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach is a great time to take a look around the happening city for a good cause. Twenty-three architects and designers are collaborating on the benefit for Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club and Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. Tour the home at 1125 North Flagler Drive through March 16. kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org
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
The Palm Beach International Boat Show expands to five days with an enhanced superyacht display (South Flagler Drive, March 19-23); Winward VIP Club guests receive admission to the Palm Beach Modern & Contemporary Art Fair (Palm Beach County Convention Center, March 20-23). The Winter Equestrian Festival’s Rolex Finale Week features several CSI5* Grand Prix like the $500,000 Lugano and $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open (Wellington International, March 25-30).
pbboatshow.com | artpbfair.com | wellingtoninternational.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
The equestrian world’s winter capital, the bucolic village of Wellington abuts the Florida Everglades in Palm Beach County. Local life revolves around the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, and the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
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