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Good morning, West Palm Beach! In today’s edition: A Netflix society series premiere, Sydell Miller’s $78.9M penthouse listing, the Supercar Week waterfront finale, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
South Florida projects and shifts: Developers broke ground on Mr. C in West Palm Beach as other big moves unfold, from new Pembroke Pines manufacturing to fresh Fort Lauderdale flights and a 2050 landfill closure — read the full roundup.
Behind the velvet ropes: Members Only Palm Beach, an eight episode Netflix series, has premiered, showcasing local landmarks, charities, and exclusive society life, as star Rosalyn Yellin teases cast drama and underscores fundraising — read the full story.
This week’s priciest properties: Sydell Miller’s West Palm Beach penthouse has been listed for $78.9 million, with five bedrooms, sweeping Intracoastal and Palm Beach views, plus a salon, massage room, and chef’s pantry — see who else made the list.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Local chefs expand barbecue brand: Tropical Smokehouse has opened in Delray Beach in the former Pour & Famous space. It offers flexible seating for groups up to eight and a large outdoor area for up to 60. Its West Palm location will host the fourth annual Smoke and Sunshine festival on January 24. Learn more about the expansion.
Mega-burrito energy: When the rice, beans, cheese harmony calls your name, Taqueria Las Marías rolls hefty burritos and Mega Burros from a Tex-Mex truck in West Palm Beach. Expect warm tortillas, generous fillings, and no-fuss flavor for lunch or late cravings.
Weekend curiosity fix: Cox Science Center and Aquarium packs in hands-on exhibits, a planetarium, live science shows, a daily touch tank, and the Fisher Family Science Trail. It’s the kind of place where “just an hour” turns into an afternoon of curious, nerdy joy.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🎉 Perlberg Festival @ Palm Beach Dramaworks | Friday (1/9) – Craving smart theater that doesn’t talk down to you? Perlberg Festival at Palm Beach Dramaworks brings sharp plays, fresh readings, and lively conversations on Clematis, the good kind of thought-provoking. Leave the lawn chairs, bring your curiosity, and maybe your reading glasses.
🩺 OnSpot Dermatology Bus @ Baywinds | Friday (1/9) at 7:30 AM – A bus in the clubhouse lot you actually want to see. OnSpot Dermatology brings quick 15-minute skin cancer screenings, lesion checks and removals, and prescriptions to Baywinds, in-network with most plans, so book it and let a pro eyeball those sun spots.
🎉 Fiesta de Pueblo & Business Expo @ Fiesta De Pueblo & Business Expo Hispanic Festival | Saturday (1/10) – Kick off the New Year and Three Kings Day at Fiesta De Pueblo, a free family bash with live music, food, and a bustling business expo. The kids get crowns and candy, you get cafecito, community, and a few solid leads, win-win.
🧵 Collegium: How to Make the Skjoldehamn Hood @ Dreher Park | Saturday (1/10) at 12:00 PM – Brushing up on your Viking chic? A collegium is walking us through making the Skjoldehamn hood, the cozy Norse classic, all from the comfort of your couch. It is on Zoom, link landing soon, so dust off your wool stash, pins, and patience.
🎰 Casino Night @ Temple Beth El | Saturday (1/10) at 5:30 PM – Feeling lucky without flying to Vegas? Temple Beth El is dealing Texas Hold’em, blackjack, craps, roulette, and more, with your play money turning into Bell’s Bucks for real prizes and a good cause. Buy in, first 50 get bonus drawings, support Israel, and brag locally.
🛶 Kayak Cruise @ Grassy Waters Preserve | Sunday (1/11) at 10:00 AM – Grab a paddle and glide through Grassy Waters on a guided Everglades kayak cruise, calm water, big sky, zero jet skis, just closed-toe shoes, a hat, and a water bottle. It’s $10, and you must call the Nature Center at 561-804-4985 to reserve, not Facebook.
🏎 Supercar Week Waterfront Finale @ West Palm Beach Lake Pavilion | Sunday (1/11) at 11:00 AM – If you’ve wondered what a million bucks sounds like idling, the Supercar Week Waterfront Finale lines Flagler with exotics, classics, and a full race village. It’s free, family friendly, and yes, the VIP brunch sells out, so act like a local and plan ahead.
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📻 West Palm Beach report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 78°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 10%
Sunny, with a high near 78. North wind 3 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 13 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 73°F – Precip: 6%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East wind around 14 mph.
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Modern coastal with Balinese notes, crafted in 2025 by Spyglass Development on a SoSo lot. Four bedrooms plus office, an elevator, and a 327 SF cabana add flexible space. Porcelain travertine facade, 48×48 Italian floors, fluted accents, and a floating white oak and glass stair set a calm tone. The chef’s kitchen centers on Nika Quartzite, a 12 by 5 island, Sub-Zero refrigeration, a 48 inch Wolf range, and a custom wine tower.
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