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Jack Nicklaus Transforms Lake Worth Course Into Private Club

At 86, Jack Nicklaus is partnering with Dodgers owner Mark Walter to build Nokosi, a private golf club on a shuttered 153-acre course in western Palm Beach County. Here is what we know about the project and how it fits the region's ultra-private club wave.

Key Takeaways

• The former Sherbrooke Golf & Country Club site sold for $15 million in October 2025.
• Gary Nicklaus (Jack's son) will lead operations and development for the new club.
• Nokosi joins a wave of ultra-private golf clubs launching in northern Palm Beach County.

When a shuttered golf course in Lake Worth traded for $15 million last fall, the buyer was a Delaware LLC that revealed little. Now we know what is happening. Jack Nicklaus, the greatest major champion in golf…

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Pebb Capital Plans 350-Unit Project in West Palm Beach

The developer behind Sundy Village in Delray Beach has set its sights on S Dixie Highway, targeting a site that currently houses the Palm Beach Post. Beyond the 350-unit headline, there's a more detailed story worth understanding.

Key Takeaways

• Pebb Capital is proposing a 350-unit mixed-use development on a site it purchased for $53 million in 2024.
• The project went before West Palm Beach's Plans and Plats Review Committee on May 14, 2026, as a pre-application meeting.
• No formal application has been filed yet, and no vote was taken.

According to Florida YIMBY, Pebb Capital is proposing a mixed-use development at 2715 S Dixie Highway and 501 Monceaux Road in West Palm Beach. The 11.6-acre site currently hosts five buildings totaling…

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Celine Dion's $20M Jupiter Estate Finds a Buyer

A $20 million listing in Jupiter's Admirals Cove went under contract at full asking price, and it did not take long. The property was once home to Celine Dion and her late husband René Angélil.

Key Takeaways

• The 14,749-square-foot estate went under contract during the week of May 11-17, 2026.
• Admirals Cove is a gated Jupiter community known for attracting celebrities, athletes, and high-net-worth buyers.
• The property was the highest-priced pending deal in Palm Beach County that week.

According to The Real Deal, the former waterfront estate of Celine Dion and her late husband René Angélil at 370 Eagle Drive in Jupiter's Admirals Cove has gone under contract at its $20 million asking price.

The property led all pending luxury deals…

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Why Ocean Ridge Is the Barrier Island Market to Watch

Most buyers know Gulf Stream and Manalapan. Fewer know Ocean Ridge, a purely residential barrier island town quietly offering the same oceanfront lifestyle at a fraction of the price.

Key Takeaways

• Ocean Ridge is a purely residential barrier island town with no hotels, resorts, or commercial corridors.
• Median sold prices rose 38% year over year in December 2024, reaching $2.1 million.
• Listings often misattribute Ocean Ridge to Boynton Beach, keeping prices below those in neighboring Gulf Stream.

The South Palm Beach County barrier island runs along A1A through a string of small, incorporated municipalities: South Palm Beach, Highland Beach, Gulf Stream, Delray Beach, Ocean Ridge, Briny Breezes, and Manalapan. Each town has its own…

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World Cup 2026 Brings Foreign Buyers to South Florida

Brokers are throwing watch parties and dangling match tickets to close deals during the soccer tournament. The games are speeding up buyers who were already circling, not creating them… yet.

Key Takeaways

• Global buyers accounted for 52% of sales across 66 South Florida new-construction projects from January 2024 to October 2025, and 86% of these buyers were Latin American.
• International buyers spent about $10.4 billion on Florida real estate in 2025, up from $7.1 billion in 2024.
• Miami hosts seven World Cup matches at Hard Rock Stadium between June 11 and July 19, 2026, drawing a surge of overseas visitors and, in turn, potential investors.

The World Cup has arrived, and South Florida brokers are not only chasing match tickets. They…

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What Happens to Real Estate If Brightline Goes Bankrupt?

Brightline is buried under more than $2 billion in debt and has been deferring interest it cannot easily cover, with a bankruptcy filing now on the table. For South Florida, the real question is what happens to the property values that the "Brightline Effect" helped push up.

Key Takeaways

• Brightline has deferred $117 million in interest and carries more than $2 billion in debt, with default a real risk.
• The trains are expected to keep running even through a bankruptcy, because operating costs are covered.
• A restructuring could shift ownership and change pricing or expansion plans, which matters for transit-oriented projects.

South Florida's high-speed rail has a funding problem. As of June 2026, Brightline is short on cash, carrying…

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Hallandale Beach's Greenzone: 278 Units on Big Easy Site

A 278-unit rental project is planned for 3.1 acres that was once a parking lot for the Big Easy Casino. The two eight-story buildings would bring rooftop amenities, pickleball courts, and ground-floor retail to a corridor gaining momentum.

Key Takeaways

• Greenzone proposes two eight-story buildings with 278 apartments and approximately 17,745 square feet of retail.
• Billionaire Jeffrey Soffer sold the land as part of a larger transaction from his Big Easy Casino holdings.
• Hallandale Beach's development pipeline includes several other multifamily and condo projects.

According to The Real Deal, Kadima Developers and Persea Ventures are planning a development called Greenzone at 501 NE 7th Street in Hallandale Beach. The site was formerly…

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Pier Sixty-Six Expands: 339 Residences in Four New Towers

Tavistock Development Company has unveiled Phase II of Pier Sixty-Six, adding four 23-story towers and 339 luxury residences to the historic Fort Lauderdale waterfront. The expansion includes office space, retail, marina improvements, and a new public waterfront promenade.

Key Takeaways

• Tavistock announced Phase II of Pier Sixty-Six in May 2026, proposing four 23-story towers with 339 residences.
• The expansion covers approximately 8 acres and includes office, retail, dining, and expanded marina facilities.
• Phase I reopened in January 2025 with a 325-room luxury resort, 88 residences, and restored marina amenities.

According to Florida YIMBY, Tavistock Development Company has unveiled Phase II of Pier Sixty-Six, a mixed-use expansion…

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Waldorf Astoria Pompano Beach Tops Out: 85% Already Sold

Related Group's 28-story oceanfront tower has reached full height on A1A. This is the Waldorf Astoria brand's first standalone residential building worldwide, and more than 85% of the 92 units are already under contract.

Key Takeaways

• Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach topped out in May 2026, with delivery expected in Summer 2027.
• More than 85% of the 92 residences are under contract, with pricing starting at $2.65 million.
• This is the first standalone Waldorf Astoria residential tower in the world, with no hotel component.

According to Florida YIMBY, the 28-story Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach has topped out at 1350 South Ocean Boulevard. Related Group and Merrimac Ventures are developing the project in collaboration…

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Village Landing: Wellington's First Walkable Town Center

Related Ross has unveiled plans for a 71-acre mixed-use development at State Road 7 and Stribling Way. Village Landing would bring shops, restaurants, a Hilton hotel, offices, and a central lake to a part of Wellington that has never had anything like it.

Key Takeaways

• Related Ross announced Village Landing on May 13, 2026, a 71-acre mixed-use project in Wellington.
• The development includes retail, dining, a 180-key Hilton hotel, office space, and a central lake with a boardwalk.
• No timeline has been announced, but the project is positioned as Wellington's first walkable town center.

According to CBS12, Related Ross announced plans for Village Landing on May 13, 2026. The project is planned for 71 acres at the intersection of State…

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