(Press Release) Delray Beach (January 14, 2026)— Le Colonial, the acclaimed French-Vietnamese restaurant located at 601 East Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, will offer a special prix-fixe dinner menu this Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2026. 
 
The prix-fixe menu includes an Amuse Bouche as well as the guest’s choice of a small plate, large plate and dessert for $125 per person. 
 
The Amuse Bouche is Hau Song, with fresh oysters, shallot, calamansi, fish sauce and pickled mustard seeds. 

(Press Release) ​MIAMI (January 14, 2026) – Brightline Trains today announced the appointment of rail industry veteran Nicolas Petrovic as chief executive officer of Brightline Holdings LLC. Petrovic will succeed Michael Reininger, who has led Brightline's development from 2012-2018 and again since 2021. In his new role, Petrovic will focus on driving long-term value and sustained growth for Brightline's Florida operations while maintaining the operational excellence that has distinguished the brand. Reininger will continue with the company in the new capacity of managing director and member of the Board of Brightline West, where he will oversee the development of America’s first high speed passenger system. Petrovic will be based in Miami. Patrick Goddard and Sarah Watterson will continue in their leadership roles at Brightline Florida and Brightline West.

(Press Release) Royal Palm Beach, Florida (January 12, 2025) “Something wicked this way comes” this Valentine’s weekend when the Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival presents the Shakespeare by the Palms VI production of MACBETH. Come celebrate the holiday with the couple who shows that those who ‘slay’ together, stay together. Presented by The Village of Royal Palm Beach, performances take place on February 12 – 15, in a new location at the Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. Admission is free with a suggested donation of $5 per person.
 

(Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Galley, the bustling signature restaurant tucked inside Hilton West Palm Beach, is elevating its culinary experience with an enticing lineup of new Winter offerings crafted by Chef de Cuisine Joel Rodriguez.
 
Showcasing vibrant global influences and seasonal ingredients, chef Rodriguez’s international gourmet menu offers a fresh take on cutting-edge flavors and artful presentations in the heart of downtown West Palm Beach.
 
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(Press Release) Palm Beach, FL (January 12, 2026) Ballet Palm Beach, the county’s own professional ballet company, announces it has received the largest individual gift in its history with a $1 million donation from longtime supporter and board member, Anka K. Palitz. The multi-year funding will go towards annual operations and programming, including the production of original works, educational outreaches and community engagements.

Palm Beach cultural patron Anka K. Palitz has been a generous and tireless supporter of dancers for decades, both during and after their dance careers. After a successful life in the fashion and cosmetics industry, where she held executive positions at Revlon and was later CEO and owner of Decart Designs, Mrs. Palitz has dedicated her life to helping dance companies and professional dancers. A board member of American Ballet Theatre for more than 30 years, she also helped to formulate and served as a board member of Career Transition For Dancers (CTFD).  A benefactor at The Society for the Four Arts in Palm Beach, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Norton Museum of Art, The Flagler Museum, Glazer Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, Palm Beach Opera, Palm Beach Symphony and many other organizations.

(Press Release) (South Florida – January 12, 2026) Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, today reminded college-bound high school students that the nonprofit organization is now accepting applications for its 2026 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 9, 2026. Since 1978, the Carbonell Awards has given out more than $140,000 in scholarships to winning applicants.

(Press Release) Palm Beach, FL (January 9, 2026) An ocean of delights awaits guests during the Ballet Palm Beach “Gala by the Sea.” The premier, fete fundraiser commences January 28 at The Breakers Palm Beach.  

Chairpersons Lora Drasner, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, and Nicole Noonan have planned an evening swimming with surprises, beginning with an enchanting cocktail hour along the ocean and progressing to a sumptuous dinner, live auction, dancing, and a performance by Ballet Palm Beach's professional Company members. The dazzling event will commemorate philanthropist and community icon Anka Palitz for her 50 years of services to the dance community and the arts.

“We are so excited to greet new and returning supporters to this magical night,” said Ballet Palm Beach Founding Artistic and Executive Director, Colleen Smith. “The ‘Gala by the Sea’ promises to be an unforgettable evening of fun, and all funds raised go to support operations, including the development of our original productions, educational outreach programming and impacting our community through the timeless art of ballet.”

The Ballet Palm Beach “Gala by the Sea” begins at 6 p.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach, located at 1 South County Road, Palm Beach, FL 33480. For tickets, please call 561.490.8266 or visit balletpalmbeach.org.