Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2025 i Palm Beach Illustrated

Palm Beach County’s favorite founder hub has moved on up. 1909, the nonprofit entrepreneurial community co-founded in 2018 by Danielle Casey and led by executive director Shana Ostrovitz, outgrew its original digs and recently upgraded into a new 9,000-squarefoot home on the third floor of the historic Comeau Building on Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. “We hit capacity in 2021 and that meant we needed more space and more programming,” says Casey. “Our founders were outgrowing both our physical space and the education we were offering, so we set out with a new goal: expand by double the square footage and offer relevant programming for founders at all levels.” The new location features 24/7 access to a dog-friendly coworking space complete with a gym, a café, four conference…

The area south of Southern Boulevard to just past Forest Hill Boulevard along Georgia Avenue and South Dixie Highway has seen such an influx of design-based businesses, retailers, galleries, wellness groups, restaurants, and other attractions in recent years that the owners of Chelsea Lane & Co. and Palm Beach Regency came together to establish a designated neighborhood modeled on the Miami Design District and similar concepts. Welcome to the SoSo Design District (SSDD), home of what’s now and next in design, dining, arts, and entertainment. Here, we spotlight a few of the design highlights. (sosodesigndistrict.com) CARIBE HOME Founded by Andrew and Fabiola Berman—who together bring more than 35 years of furniture industry experience plus a passion for Caribbean living—Caribe Home offers high-quality outdoor furniture hand-selected to reflect the essence of…

We love Hinckleys. All that salty Maine lobster boat style. All that artisan-crafted, mirror-varnished brightwork. To this day, the sight of a flag-blue-hulled Hinckley Picnic Boat slicing through the chop, Stars and Stripes fluttering off the transom, will make any boat lover’s heart soar. It’s been almost a century since Henry R. Hinckley built his first boat at the Manset Boatyard in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Since then, Hinckley has done a fine job of combining classic design and old-world craftsmanship with some of the newest technical innovations, everything from waterjet propulsion to carbon composite construction and joystick control. In 2017, it was the first builder to experiment with electric power, launching the fully electric, achingly gorgeous, 28-foot Hinckley Dasher. To kick off the new year, Hinckley will splash what just…

STAGER: Vesta Home One of the country’s leading luxury home staging firms, Vesta has designers in each of its four core markets (one of which is South Florida) and is known for transforming multimillion-dollar properties to help them sell faster and at a higher price. (vestahome.com) Representative: Linda Kennedy, Florida Creative Director PBI: How do you help people envision that this could be their home? Kennedy: I try to avoid over-personalization. Too many personal touches can make it hard for a buyer to envision themself living in the home. Instead, I focus on adding warmth and comfort—enough to make the space feel inviting but still neutral enough to imagine it as their own. How important is the entryway, and what do you do to maximize that first impression? Very important!…

Twice-a-year trips to the dentist are a great way to safeguard your oral health, but emerging dental technology may help identify—and prevent—a multitude of health concerns. At Dental Healing Arts in Jupiter, Dr. Ilona Fotek and her husband, Dr. Paul Fotek, along with their team, utilize such diagnostic tools as the Bristle Test, OralDNA testing, and microscope plaque analysis to evaluate the impact that the oral microbiome has on overall health. “These provide a deeper understanding of each patient’s unique oral environment and its connection to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s,” Ilona Fotek says. PBI caught up with her to learn how these advances are making a difference for patients. (dentalhealingarts.com) PBI: Why should patients take advantage of these new predictive health tools? Ilona Fotek: The process is…

Not only is October Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but 2025 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Over the decade, the Niedland Center has evolved to increase its impact on the growing community, with current efforts in place to bring the total number of mammography rooms and breast ultrasound suites both to six and breast imaging specialists to four. “This expansion means even more community members can benefit from timely, comprehensive screenings that have the potential to save lives,” says Dr. Amit Rastogi, president and CEO of Jupiter Medical Center. “Patients now benefit from a multidisciplinary clinic—a unique model where individuals can consult with dedicated breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, and, starting in October, a new breast medical oncologist, all in a single…

Earlier this year, Bill Gates announced plans to give away $200 billion over the next two decades. “There are too many urgent problems to solve for me to hold onto resources that could be used to help people,” Gates wrote in an online note. Gates isn’t the only billionaire to recently commit to significant philanthropic donations. Warren Buffett, MacKenzie Scott, and Michael Bloomberg have all pledged to donate a substantial portion of their wealth. But altruism isn’t reserved for the famous. Organizations like the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties connect residents with local charities and philanthropic initiatives that align with their values. The Community Foundation offers a variety of charitable fund options, to include donor-advised funds (DAFs). A DAF is a charitable giving vehicle that offers a…

GOINGS ON 1 Artist in Focus Tour: Tony Oursler, Boca Ra-ton Museum of Art, free with museum admission. (boca museum.org) Not Your Basic Witch: Hat Decorating Party, benefiting Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Tin Roof, Delray Beach, $25-$50. (achievementcentersfl.org) 3 Art After Dark, Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, also Oct. 10, 17, 24, and 31, $5-$10. (norton.org) Bachelor Auction for Blood Cancer, benefiting Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Waxin’s, Palm Beach Gardens, $50-$2,000. (lls.org) 4 Hustle to End Hunger 5K Run/Walk, benefiting CROS Ministries, John Prince Park, Lake Worth Beach, $10-$45. (runsignup.com/race/fl/lakeworth/hustle2end hunger5k) Nuestra Cultura Community Day, Norton Muse-um of Art, West Palm Beach, free. (norton.org) 5 Gather and Create in Nature, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach, also Oct. 16 and 25, $20-$30. (mounts.org) Heroes for Education 5K…

HAVING A BALL AT THE PINK PARTY WHO: The Palm Beaches WHAT: The Pink Retreat’s The Pink Party WHERE: Hilton West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: More than 450 guests from across the country, and even from as far away as Scotland, Canada, and Brazil, attended the annual colorful girls’ weekend getaway to the Palm Beaches. The Pink Retreat concluded with The Pink Party at the Hilton West Palm Beach. CELEBRATING SUITS FOR SENIORS WHO: Suits for Seniors WHAT: Fourth Annual Scholarship and Awards Breakfast WHERE: Marriott West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Community leaders and supporters gathered to celebrate the strength, promise, and leadership of Suits for Seniors graduates as they prepare to embark on their post-graduation journeys. MEMBERS ONLY WHO: Historical Society of Palm Beach County WHAT: Annual Membership Meeting WHERE: Richard…

STYLE NOTES CLASSY COUTURE: Dress up in boucle, shearling, and tweed. COZY COUTURE: Comfort is key for an effortlessly chic ensemble. CONSCIOUS COUTURE: Choose pieces made from sustainable fabrics.…

Although it got its start in the 1950s as the Phillips 66 fuel dock, Pier 66 became a seaside icon in 1965 when a hotel was added. With its space-age, Googie-style, spire-topped tower, the hotel was the crown jewel of the Fort Lauderdale skyline. And its seventeenth-floor rooftop lounge gave patrons a 360-degree view of the city’s glittering waterways, from ocean to Intracoastal and back again in 66 minutes. But fate intervened in 2017, when extensive water damage from Hurricane Irma nearly erased the landmark. Now, after a breathtaking $1 billion transformation, the beloved former petrol platform and humble hotel have been reborn as a mid-century luxury resort spanning 32 acres. Beyond its 325 plush rooms, 90 private residences, and three dazzling pools, Pier 66’s marina is one of the…

in the 1890s, railroad baron and real estate developer Henry Flagler put Palm Beach on the map, developing the “veritable paradise” into a resort destination with properties that attracted the ultra-rich. Now, more than 130 years later, the focus is on West Palm Beach, but with a more inclusive approach to development. This new phase, perhaps the third major growth spurt in West Palm’s lifespan, is largely led by 85-year-old billionaire and developer Stephen Ross. Ross’ vision is for a model city that attracts people to live and work here year-round. His South Florida–focused development company, Related Ross, is investing an estimated $10 billion in projects spanning health care, housing, office space, education, shopping, dining, entertainment, and more. The scale is so large that numbers don’t really paint much…

ELEVATED EXPERIENCE Melissa Adair, senior project manager at Marc-Michaels Interior Design, crafted a space that feels intimate for everyday dining but elevated enough for hosting. “Floor-toceiling windows allow [for] incredible views of the property and create a stunning backdrop,” Adair says. “The multilayered ceiling—reminiscent of origami—adds architectural interest and pairs beautifully with the sleek, geometric pendant lighting.” Boca Raton (marc-michaels.com)…

SILENT WALKING Silent walking heralds the health and wellness benefits that arise from combining the trifecta of nature, exercise, and meditation. With recent studies finding that rates of anxiety and depression have risen dramatically since the pandemic and the fact that our attention spans have withered over the past 20 years, this distraction-free walking style is said to center and calm participants and even lead to creative brainstorming. HOW-TO Embrace the purity of the process by doing the following: • Pick an outdoor space that is relatively quiet and a time of day when there are few others present and minimal activity. • Leave potential distractions (like your phone, spouse, or dog) at home. • Quiet your body by ensuring you aren’t hungry or thirsty. • Focus on your breathing…

Kravis on Broadway is officially back! The Kravis Center’s season of bringing the best of the big stage to local audiences kicks off with The Wiz, a soul-, gospel-, and funk-infused rendition of The Wizard of Oz, October 21-26. In this musical journey, follow Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion as they make their way through Oz—complete with a little ballet, jazz, and pop in every step. After tapping your ruby slippers and returning home, be sure to mark your calendars for the other shows in the Kravis on Broadway series: Kimberly Akimbo (November 11-16), ‘Twas the Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil (November 20-30), The Choir of Man (December 22-28), Some Like it Hot (January 6-11), MJ the Musical (February 10-15), A Beautiful Noise (April 7-12), and The Notebook (April…

Tequesta artist Katie Herman blends her fine-arts background with a flair for home decor in a product line that spans whimsical prints, textiles, wallpaper, candles, and assorted gifts. Each fall, her most anticipated drop is a collection of roughly 12 faux pumpkins, which she hand-paints with acrylic and seals with a clear protective varnish for longevity. She receives inquiries about the one-of-a-kind pieces year-round, so they tend to sell out quickly following their early October release on her website. Inspired by our colorful tropical surroundings, Herman says she often finds herself painting sea grapes, banana leaves, hydrangeas, and oranges. “I like to create pumpkins that match how I like to decorate my home,” she shares. “I’m always drawn to blue and white and my favorite color combination of pinks and…

From the beginnings of civilization and the earliest uses of currency, silver has been prized for its versatility, durability, and beauty. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans used silver for coins, adornment, and ceremonial objects. By the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, silver had become a symbol of wealth as silversmiths crafted elaborate pieces for both the aristocracy and the growing middle class. A great deal of silver from this period still exists, and thanks to a robust system of assay and hallmarking, one can often identify where a piece was made, as well as when and by whom. The British system is one of the most detailed and standardized in the world. A typical hallmark on British sterling silver can include the lion passant, the symbol for sterling silver (.925); the…

SAN YSIDRO RANCH, MONTECITO Nestled into the coastal foothills of Montecito, San Ysidro Ranch is more than a hotel—it’s a legend cast in lavender and stone. Spread across 550 acres of lush hillside gardens and oakshaded pathways, this hideaway has long been the backdrop for love stories both iconic and discreet. John and Jacqueline Kennedy honeymooned at the ranch in 1953. Winston Churchill found writing refuge here. Today it remains a gold standard in romantic American destinations. The property’s 38 standalone accommodations—most of them vine-draped cottages—are individually decorated with antique furnishings, original art, and handmade four-poster canopy beds. Clad in hand-painted wallpaper, the bathrooms come with radiant-heated floors, freestanding Parisian soaking tubs, and outdoor rain showers. Most cottages also include private patios with oversize sunken spas and dining areas, many…

Channeling that classic Tom Cruise line from the original Top Gun movie: “I feel the need. The need for speed.” To feel the speed, simply dial up Sport+ drive mode to add a triple shot of espresso to the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8. Now foot to the floor and brace yourself. « It’s not the off-the-line thrust that will release a tsunami of adrenaline and send your pulse into hyperdrive (though zero to 60 in 3.4 seconds isn’t exactly hanging around). No, it’s the ferocity of the mid-range, slingshotout-of-the-on-ramp surge that will clench your jaw, tingle your fingers, and have you uttering expletives like Gordon Ramsay on Kitchen Nightmares. The source of all this mindwarping forward motion is Aston Martin’s new Vantage coupe, which has just had a major makeover to transform…

faded and timeworn, the black-and-white photo preserved between glass plates and displayed in a place of pride may be a treasured family heirloom, but it belies Nina and Pieter Taselaar’s Palm Beach story. The image, captured during the 1929 honeymoon of Nina’s grandparents, hints at the tropical paradise that is the town. However, its washy monochrome hides the playful cheeriness that marks the couple’s modern-day reality of a home bursting at the seams with family, friends, joy, and color. Lots of color. Nina grew up visiting Palm Beach from her New York home and has always been acquainted with the town’s charms, but Dutchborn Pieter didn’t discover them until business brought him here in 2001. “My parents used to rent different apartments, and I also had friends whom I would…

Proving that there is room for sophistication in a cozy world, this “Harbour Island–meets–Palm Beach” outdoor area by Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors gives off a laid-back vibe without sacrificing an ounce of style. An abundance of comfortable seating lends an air of functionality, while the Janus et Cie accent chairs and vintage glazed elephant drink table add a collected layer to ensure the alfresco room does not feel too matchy-matchy or brand new. “I think the crisp white cushions and walls play an important role in keeping the space feeling fresh and clean, while letting the texture and warmth of the cypress ceiling and teak furniture frames serve as a pop and contrast,” says Kavanaugh. “That contrast in this space is my favorite element.” (ellenkavanaugh.com)…

I can sleep anywhere. It’s one of my superpowers. But just because I can sleep anywhere doesn’t mean I want to. And after trying the Hästens Private Sleep Experience, the only place I really want to sleep is atop a Hästens mattress. Founded in 1852, Hästens is a family-run Swedish company that specializes in handcrafted beds and other bedding products. In addition to this heritage and commitment to craftsmanship, what sets a Hästens bed apart is its all-natural materials, including cotton, wool, flax, and ethically sourced horsetail hair. The result is not only a bed that is über-comfortable but also temperature-regulating and moisturewicking—huge benefits in South Florida. Sara McCann, founder and creative director of Hive Collective, recently opened the first Palm Beach County location of Hästens in West Palm Beach.…

For centuries, cultures have turned to hot and cold therapy to heal the body and clean the mind. Sweat-Houz, a contrast therapy studio, was born out of a desire to modernize and elevate that tradition. The SweatHouz concept combines an infrared sauna, cold plunge, and vitamin C shower in each private luxury suite. “The deliberate contrast between heat and cold triggers natural responses: reducing stress, boosting dopamine, easing inflammation, and strengthening cardiovascular function,” explains Brittany Bybee, franchise co-owner of the Palm Beach Gardens SweatHouz location. The suites are designed for personalization. Guests can adjust sauna and plunge temperatures, choose lighting and music, and enjoy in-suite entertainment—or unplug completely for a mindful reset. Each 60-minute session can also be done solo or shared with a friend. “With its year-round active lifestyle…

While Ayurveda is an ancient medicinal system developed in India some 2,500 years ago, its approach to lifestyle-wide wellness feels perfectly modern. It has remained relevant in India all those many centuries, but globally it has come in and out of vogue over the years. Right now, it seems to be having another moment. But regardless of whether or not Ayurveda is trending, I find myself returning to its core principles again and again—especially in the fall, when the pace picks up and immunity becomes essential. At its foundation, Ayurveda is built on daily routines that support what’s needed in the season, creating a centering, meditative effect throughout the day, a sense of grounding in the present. The approach gathers the efforts of a thousand small gestures to build momentum…

Dear Liz, I understand you’re quite the hostess! Could you share some of your best ideas for hosting unforgettable parties? Thank you! I don’t know that I’m quite the hostess, but I definitely enjoy it, which I think is half the battle. When it comes to entertaining at home, I firmly believe in making things feel both seamless and unforgettable. That doesn’t mean fussy or formal, but rather thoughtful, elevated, and always personal. Whether you’re throwing a dinner for six or cocktails for a hundred, here are a few tips for creating your own magical evenings at home. Nothing sets the tone like a welldressed table. I love to layer bold prints and rich textures—it instantly makes things feel considered. Figue tabletop is perfect for this: colorful, playful, and just…