The Scoop South Florida | May 2025

JILL PENMAN May 7, 2025

The Scoop: South Florida | May 2025

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What's known as "season" in South Florida has been extended far into spring and summer. Major events continue in May with the return of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Mother's Day celebrations, Memorial Day weekend holidays, and so many other festivities, from graduation dinners to world-class art exhibits. Honoring mothers and U.S. military heroes, ONE Sotheby's International Realty wishes you a Happy Mother's Day and a Happy Memorial Day.
 

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

Formula 1 fans can watch their favorite drivers—like Lewis Hamilton, who decamped to team Ferrari for the 2025 race season—during the Miami Grand Prix (Hard Rock Stadium, May 2-4). In addition to luxury clubs, including the Paddock, the 72, and Casa Tua, the fourth annual event debuts single-day Grandstand tickets as well as three-day, general-entry Campus Passes for enhanced race track and concessions access.
formula1.com

 

Mother's Day

Dress mom at Johanna Ortiz's new Bal Harbour boutique with tropical chic collections, Miami Beach jewelry designer Luis Morais's first-ever store, and Tesh's Palm Beach foray for straw hats hand-woven in Ecuador. Treat her to White Trail Flower Farm's "Memories with Mom: Garden Tea Time" in Jupiter (May 8-10), Miami Art Hang's South Florida art tour (May 10), and Siempre Flamenco's Delray Beach performance (Arts Garage, May 11). 
johannaortiz.com | luismorais.com | teshpalmbeach.com | whitetrailjupiter.com | miamiarthang | siempreflamenco.com
 

Life in exclusive Bal Harbour centers around its world-famous Bal Harbour Shops across from The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort. The luxury enclaves of Sunny Isles Beach and Surfside border it. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Bal Harbour | Surf Row Residences

Jupiter's bike trails, Loxahatchee River, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, and Riverbend Park appeal to nature lovers with access to upscale restaurants and shops. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Jupiter Island Hobe Sound

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

 

Special Occasion Dining

With spring holidays and graduations upon us, dive into the local dining scene. Fort Lauderdale's Maass and Miami's Itamae AO received Michelin stars (see Florida's complete 2025 list below). Motek expanded to Boca Raton for its Tel Aviv-themed fare. New to Delray Beach, Table 165 serves eclectic dishes (Thai chop salad, Welsh lamb chops, Tuscan gnocchi). For omakase fans, book Moody Tongue Sushi in West Palm Beach.
guide.michelin.com | motekcafe.com | table165.com | moodytongue.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 Natiivo Fort Lauderdale, Pier Sixty-Six Residences, and Sereno Fort Lauderdale, ONE Sotheby's International Realty invites you to discover a new era in luxury. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Natiivo Fort Lauderdale | Pier Sixty-Six Residences | Sereno Fort Lauderdale/

Perhaps most famous for its destination mall and namesake luxury resort, Boca Raton delights snowbirds and locals alike with 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

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

 

Memorial Day

Plan staycations for Memorial Day weekend. In South Beach's Art Deco district, the Shelborne by Proper reopened after a $100-million makeover with cuisine by an Eleven Madison Park alum. Take a spin on Pier Top, the new rotating restaurant lounge at Fort Lauderdale's $1-billion resort and residences Pier Sixty-Six. Road trip to Naples for the Perry Hotel with chef Dale Talde's rooftop Cantonese concept Tigress.

shelborne.com | piertoplounge.com | piersixtysix.com | perryhotelnaples.com

 

The dynamic city of Miami Beach is constantly evolving with the influx of new residents, visitors, businesses, and brands worldwide. 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

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 Natiivo Fort Lauderdale, Pier Sixty-Six Residences, and Sereno Fort Lauderdale, ONE Sotheby's International Realty invites you to discover a new era in luxury. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Natiivo Fort Lauderdale  | Pier Sixty-Six Residences | Sereno Fort Lauderdale

 

Spa Scene

Whether for Mother's Day or staycations, Singer Island's Amrit Ocean Resort offers themed wellness retreats. Attendees have access to the 103,000-square-foot Amrit Wellness & Spa during its Fitness Retreat (May 29-June 1) and Mindfulness Retreat (June 26-29). Miami's Hürrem Hammam Wellness & Spa bills itself as the nation's first authentic Turkish hammam, with amenities from an herbal sauna to a Himalayan salt room. 
amritocean.com | hurremhammams.com

 

 

Culture Calendar

In collaboration with La Fondation Cartier, ICA, Miami presents Colombian textile artist Olga de Amaral's major retrospective (May 1-October 12). Norton Museum of Art's new exhibits include "Artists' Jewelry: From Cubism to Pop, the Diane Venet Collection" (through October 5) and "Laddie John Dill: Eastern Standard Time" (May 10-October 19). The Cleveland Orchestra concludes its season here with "Holst's The Planets" (Arsht Center, May 2-3).
icamiami.org | norton.org | arshtcenter.org

Known as the gateway to Latin America, the dynamic city of Miami is home to coveted neighborhoods. As the exclusive sales representative for 888 Brickell Dolce&Gabbana, The St. Regis Residences, Miami, and The Standard Residences, ONE Sotheby's International Realty invites you to explore these exquisite properties, raising the bar. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
888 Brickell Dolce Gabbana | St Regis Residences Miami | The Standard Residences Brickell

 

Community Events

Be awed during the beachfront Fort Lauderdale Air Show (May 3-4). Participate in endless experiences at May's monthlong Mosaic Palm Beach County. With West Palm Beach's SunFest on hiatus, get your music fix at 561 Music Fest (Meyer Amphitheatre, May 3). Boca Raton celebrates its centennial (various venues, May 24-25). Paraiso Miami Swim Week features fashion shows and activations (South Beach, May 29-June 1).
fortlauderdaleairshow.com | palmbeachculture.com | 561musicfestival.com | boca100.com | paraisomiamibeach.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 Natiivo Fort Lauderdale, Pier Sixty-Six Residences, and Sereno Fort Lauderdale, ONE Sotheby's International Realty invites you to discover a new era in luxury. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Natiivo Fort Lauderdale | Pier Sixty-Six Residences | Sereno Fort Lauderdale

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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