Welcome to one of the most excited times of year in South Florida. Holiday traditions return with snowbirds and second homeowners, exhibits and concerts heat up, and restaurant reservations are hard to come by. The art scene culminates with Art Basel Miami Beach in early December. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to explore our exclusive guide for Miami Art Week. Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays. Explore our guide
Hotel Openings
Following its $100-million makeover, the Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne accepts reservations beginning December 8. Among the full restoration, room décor takes inspiration from the sea and sand, and restaurants Luma (Italian) and Paralía (Aegean) replace previous dining concepts. Oetker Collection, whose luxury portfolio includes France’s Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, makes its state-side debut with the 41-room Vineta Hotel and French Riviera-themed restaurant Coco’s in Palm Beach. ritzcarlton.com | oetkerhotels.com
A quick hop over the Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne feels a world away from Miami. Families love its community spirit and natural beauty. An iconic lighthouse, green spaces and stunning beaches and water views attract day-trippers too. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. key-biscayne
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
Dining Around
The countywide Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival’s delicious events include Yacht Rock: Welcome to the Dock Side “Bubbles & Bites” at PGA National Resort (December 11-14). Nestled beneath Coconut Grove’s famous tree canopy, the beautifully decorated AVA MediterrAegean is from the group behind Miami hotspots Mila and Casa Neos. The original owner of Hog Snappers in Tequesta opened local seafood-focused Hooked on Jupiter.
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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 | Jupiter Island and Hobe Sound
As one of Miami’s most historic neighborhoods, Coconut Grove consistently attracts fresh faces for its mature trees and walkable, work/live/play lifestyle. New chic restaurants, shops and residential developments—including Ziggurat and The Lincoln at Coconut Grove, both of which are exclusively represented by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty—further enhance its desirability. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links. Ziggurat | The Lincoln at Coconut Grove
Jupiter and Tequesta’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 Iisland Hobe Sound
Holiday Shopping
The holidays bring a bevy of new stores. Royal Poinciana Plaza adds Loewe, Thom Browne, La DoubleJ and TWP, as well as pop ups by Hill House Home, La Coqueta and ScandyCandy. Visit the Miami Design District’s Missoni; renovated Cartier, Bvlgari and Ganni, and Art Basel activations LVMH The Studio Miami and Cartier’s Panthère Into the Wild. Town Center at Boca Raton’s Bombas and Skims make nice stocking stuffers.
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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
’Tis the Season
Be merry at Delray Beach’s 100-foot Christmas Tree Lighting and Yuletide Street Festival (Old School Square, December 2). Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables presents “A Christmas Carol: The Musical” (December 6, 13, 20). The Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade (North Palm Beach-Jupiter, December 6) and Fort Lauderdale’s Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade (December 13) finish with fireworks. Vizcaya Museum’s Holiday Evening sparkles (December 17).
downtowndelraybeach.com | actorsplayhouse.org | marinepbc.org | winterfestparade.com | vizcaya.org
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
From Mediterranean-Revival architecture to the iconic Biltmore Hotel, the historic Coral Gables neighborhood has so much to offer. As the exclusive sales representative for the new Alhambra Parc, Ponce Park Residences and the Village at Coral Gables, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to discover a variety of luxury villas, townhomes, lofts and more. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Alhambra Parc | Ponce Park Residences | onesothebysrealty.com
Sporting Life
Elite tennis players, including Carlos Alcaraz, and pickleball players compete in the Miami Invitational and 2025 APP Tour Championships, respectively (loanDepot Park, December 8; The Fort, December 10-14). Don holiday attire for the Delray Beach Jingle Bell Jog 5K (Anchor Park, December 20). Several community events lead up to college football’s 12th annual Boca Raton Bowl (Flagler Credit Union Stadium, December 23; teams announced December 7).
mlb.com | playthefort.com | downtowndelraybeach.com | bocaratonbowl.com
The dynamic city of Miami is home to coveted neighborhoods. 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
New Year’s Festivities
Ring in the New Year during Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s poolside spectacle headlined by DJ David Guetta; Pier Sixty-Six’s black-tie Toast to 2026 at its rotating rooftop lounge Pier Top, and Grammy-winning bassist Oteil Burbridge & Friends’ concert (The Parker). Kick off the first day of 2026 with the Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert (Kravis Center) and Capital One Orange Bowl’s 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal (Hard Rock Stadium).
fontainebleau.com | piersixtysix.com | browardcenter.org | kravis.org | orangebowl.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 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.
NatiivoFort Lauderdale | Pier Sixty-Six Residences | Sereno Fort Lauderdale
