November 8, 2026 · By Jennifer Susanne Sommers | Sotheby's International Realty
From a closely watched Palm Beach redevelopment proposal to weekend dining in Boca Raton and a residents-only tradition in Parkland, here are six updates to keep on your radar. This Sunday edition brings together recent local news and upcoming plans, with dates and details checked against the sources linked below.
1. Palm Beach redevelopment proposal faces a zoning setback
The proposal for part of the Wells Fargo property at South County Road and Royal Palm Way has another round of planning ahead. Palm Beach Daily News reported November 6 that the town's Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denying requested land-use and zoning changes at its November 3 meeting.
The concept called for seven residential duplexes, largely on existing parking areas. Developer John Kean told the newspaper his team would rethink the proposal. This was a recommendation against the requested changes, not an approval or a definitive end to the project.
For nearby owners and buyers, the takeaway is to distinguish an early redevelopment concept from an entitled project. The eventual use, density and design remain unresolved. Source: Palm Beach Daily News, syndicated by AOL.
2. Parkland's Hayride & Bonfire returns November 13
Parkland's annual Hayride & Bonfire is scheduled for Friday, November 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Equestrian Center, 8350 Ranch Road. The city lists hayrides, music, a bonfire and s'mores among the evening's activities.
Registration is for Parkland residents only, preregistration is required, and space is limited. The listed fee is $7 per child age 3 and older, with no refunds. Check remaining registration availability before making plans.
It is a useful date for residents putting together their November family calendar, particularly because this is not a walk-in event open to everyone. Source: City of Parkland.
3. Kasumi adds a weekend waterfront brunch option in Boca Raton
Kasumi at Waterstone Resort & Marina now lists brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The modern Japanese restaurant is at 999 East Camino Real, with a terrace overlooking Lake Boca.
Discover The Palm Beaches highlighted the brunch launch in its October 22 seasonal update. Kasumi's own website confirms the current weekend hours. For residents hosting visiting friends or family, it adds a daytime waterfront dining option to the usual dinner plans. Confirm reservations and current menus directly with the restaurant.
Sources: Kasumi and Discover The Palm Beaches.
4. Alma refreshes the dining lineup in Pineapple Grove
Alma is a recent addition to the seasonal dining conversation in Delray Beach. Discover The Palm Beaches reports that chef Coton Stine relaunched Table 165 as Alma, with globally influenced American cooking in Pineapple Grove. The restaurant's own website confirms its Delray Beach presence.
For residents exploring downtown Delray beyond Atlantic Avenue, this recent relaunch is another reason to include Pineapple Grove in an evening out.
Sources: Discover The Palm Beaches and Alma.
5. Boca Raton opens the conversation on Memorial Park
Boca Raton is inviting residents to help shape plans for Memorial Park. The city's November 2 announcement lists public-input sessions on November 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Boca Raton Community Center, November 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Spanish River Library, and a virtual session November 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
No final design, layout or master plan has been approved. For residents interested in how the park serves the community, these meetings provide a chance to weigh in before decisions are settled. Check the city's announcement for participation details.
6. Flagler Museum lists November 17 opening for its new exhibition
The Flagler Museum's current exhibition page lists America Takes the Stage: From the White City to Whitehall for November 17, 2026, through May 30, 2027.
The exhibition examines the relationship between Chicago's 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and Henry Flagler's vision for Palm Beach and Whitehall. For residents interested in architecture and the history of the local resort landscape, it offers a cultural outing to add to the season's calendar.
Use the museum's current November 17 date when planning a visit, and confirm admission and hours directly before going. Source: Flagler Museum.
Jennifer Susanne Sommers
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Information checked November 8, 2026. Event availability, opening plans and hours may change.
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