The 2024-25 Palm Beach season, which was marked by the return of Mar-a-Lago and the island to the national and international spotlight following President Donald Trump’s election for a second term, has come to an end.
Retailers, restaurants and hotels as well as real estate all saw brisk business as people flocked to the island. Will there be a long-term fallout from Trump’s tough talk on tariffs? Time will tell.
Town officials faced challenges on multiple fronts at they tried to address traffic, parking and sometimes controversial requests from developers. They had some success, but some issues will linger through the summer and likely return next season.
There was a lot to cover, and our reporters have touched on the major issues. Read on:
Palm Beach confronts traffic challenges and other key priorities
Amid rising concerns about town gridlock, the Town Council approved new steps to ease traffic. Read more
A very Trump season: Palm Beach grapples with effects of president’s trips to Mar-a-Lago
Since taking office, Trump has spent all or part of 35 days at Mar-a-Lago. Here’s a look at how those visits have affected Palm Beach. Read more
Palm Beach real estate saw a ‘Trump bump’ but there was turbulence ahead
Palm Beach real estate season was busy in the months after Trump’s election but the market lately has seen more volatility. Read more
A prizewinning season ends with the SHINY Awards
The SHINY (Some Hysterical Inane Nattering Yenta) awards are given at the end of the Palm Beach season for … well, pretty much nothing. Read more
What’s new with Palm Beach Fire-Rescue this season? Fire station, alerts and more
New facilities and technology highlighted the season for Palm Beach Fire-Rescue. Read more
Palm Beach Police end season with new crime center, technology amid traffic issues
A new Real Time Crime Center, upgraded radio system and more have helped the department this season. Read more
Tons of sand added to Palm Beach coastline, but there were challenges
During the 2024-25 season, Palm Beach added over a million cubic yards of sand to its coastline but was faced with hurdles throughout the process. Read more
Take a look at the 2024-25 season’s priciest real estate sales in Palm Beach
In all, eight residential real estate sales in Palm Beach crossed the $30 million threshold during the 2024-25 season. Here’s the rundown. Read more
In Memoriam: Remembering those we lost in the 2024-25 season
Palm Beach lost prominent residents during the season. Read more
Palm Beach must find way to balance its traditions with coming change | Editorial
As the 2024-25 Palm Beach season comes to a close, it’s clear the island is seeing many changes, and more are coming. Read more
Palm Beach retailers had a record-breaking season that brought new shops, and success
From the Royal Poinciana Plaza to The Shops at the Breakers and Via Flagler and Worth Avenue, retail shops drew record crowds and strong sales. Read more
In Palm Beach, a season of new restaurants, awards and chefs
A number of Palm Beach restaurants opened or were announced this season as existing ones enhanced their offerings and received national accolades. Read more
A boom of their own: Palm Beach hotels won acclaim, saw growing demand
Palm Beach hotels debuted new amenities, earned national accolades and commanded four-digit nightly rates in a season of growth and renewal. Read more
Palm Beach arts lovers enjoyed another pleasantly overstuffed season of culture
The 2024-25 arts season was one of an abundance of riches, from art to theater to music to opera. Read more
Ringed, hitched and diapered: A look back at the year’s celebrations of life and love
Forget about the stock market or politics. For the wildest roller coaster ride, fall in love, get married, have a baby. Not necessarily in that order. Read more
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: 2024-2025 Season In Review: Trump effect, real estate, Shiny Awards, best photos and more
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