The Scoop: South Florida | October 2025

JILL PENMAN October 2, 2025

While our friends in colder climates are enjoying fall colors, South Floridians also sense a change of season. Major events kick off with the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, for which ONE Sotheby’s International Realty is the exclusive real estate sponsor for the VIP Windward Lounge. October also brings fresh exhibits and shopping, and opening nights for cultural institutions’ 2025-26 seasons. Pumpkin patches and Halloween festivities further await.       

 

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show celebrates its 66th anniversary from October 29 to November 2 with a larger footprint and improvements. Spread across seven venues, this year’s big enhancement is the redevelopment of the iconic Pier Sixty-Six property with luxury residences, a hotel and marina. ONE Sotheby's International Realty is proud to be the Exclusive Real Estate Sponsor of the Windward VIP Lounge and Windward VIP Cabana Club. 
flibs.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 | Per Sixty-Six Residences  | Sereno Fort Lauderdale

 

Store Openings

New to the Miami Design District, Zegna debuted its fourth Negozio store in the U.S. to shop its Luxury Leisurewear collection with personal styling by 3D wardrobe configurator Zegna X. Perigold’s one-stop showroom for luxury home décor and complimentary design services—including top designers’ rooms with curated picks—expanded to West Palm Beach. Designer fashion boutique Barbara Katz relocated to the Shops at Boca Center.  
zegna.com | perigold.com | barbarakatz.com

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 

 

Old Masters

Featuring works from The Leiden Collection, “Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time” marks the largest exhibition of privately held Dutch 17th-century paintings in America (Norton Museum of Art, October 25-March 29). At “Leonardo da Vinci - 500 Years of Genius,” interact with life-size reproductions of his machines, inventions and art, including a 360-degree replica of the iconic Mona Lisa painting (Frost Museum of Science, October 4-April 5). 
norton.org | frostscience.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 

 

Fall Fun

Jupiter’s Pumpkin Fest features a pumpkin patch and haunted house, among attractions (Harbourside Place, October 11). The Boca Pumpkin Patch Festival includes carnival rides to a corn maze (Mizner Park Amphitheater, October 11-12). Cox Science Center hosts its Fall Family Fun Fest (October 25) and Spooky Science Celebration (October 29-31). Palm Beach Gardens’ Fall Festival has a “Jurassic Safari” theme (The Gardens North County District Park, October 25).  

hchasinadream.org | bocapumpkinpatch.com | coxsciencecenter.org | pbgfl.gov

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 

A golfer’s mecca, Palm Beach Gardens is home to the PGA headquarters and the Gardens Mall. Many PGA players and other famous athletes also live in nearby Jupiter, where nature and new commerce co-exist for a well-balanced lifestyle. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.  
Palm Beach Gardens 

 

Season Openers

New World Symphony artistic director Stéphane Denève conducts Beethoven’s symphony “Eroica” (New World Center, October 4-5). Led by new artistic director and former New York City Ballet principal dancer Gonzalo Garcia, Miami City Ballet’s 40th season commences with “Peck: Miami In Motion.” Tony Award-winning choreographer Justin Peck’s Wynwood graffiti-themed “Heatscape” is among the program’s three works (Arsht Center, October 17-19; Broward Center, November 1-2).  
nws.edu | miamicityballet.org

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 Villa17 Miami Beach and Ella Miami Beach, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to explore the renaissance of their respective neighborhoods of South Beach and North Beach. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. 
Villa 17 Miami Beach  | Ella Miami Beach 

 

Concert Calendar

The Latin Billboard Music Week & Awards draw famous and emerging musicians (The Fillmore Miami Beach, October 20-24). For fans missing summer music festivals, iii Points presents dozens of acts (Mana Wynwood, October 17-18). More shows:  Billie Eilish (Kaseya Center, October 9-12), The Buena Vista Orchestra (Kravis Center, October 17; Miami Beach Bandshell, October 19), Macy Gray (Parker Playhouse, October 23), John Legend (Hard Rock Live, October 26).  
billboardlatinmusicweek.com | iiipoints.com | kaseyacenter.com | kravis.org | browardcenter.org | casino.hardrock.com

As the exclusive sales representative for 888 Brickell Dolce&Gabbana and The Standard Residences, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to explore these exquisite properties that are raising the bar. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.  
888 Brickell Dolce Gabbana | The Standard Residences Brickell

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