The Frisbee Group is developing the former Testa property, at the east end of Royal Poinciana Way, as you may have heard. Many new condos will be going up, and underground parking built-in, a much-needed project.
The Breakers Hotel, a Palm Beach gem, has entered into an agreement with The Frisbie Group to buy the commercial ground floor of the mixed-use development for a restaurant and retail space. ETA is 2020. The Frisbie Group will retain ownership of the 2nd-floor luxury condos to be built there. The plan is for the condos to have four or five bedrooms. The public areas and parking garage will be owned by The Breakers. Some refer to this area as Palm Beach’s Main Street, and with the new changes coming, that is predictable.
Location is at the north end of the Breakers golf course between the ocean and Cocoanut Row. The Testa Family’s restaurant opened in 1947 and quickly became a popular eatery where you could eat outside (and watch the passing parade) or inside. They may open a new restaurant on the site or elsewhere.
The Flagler Memorial Bridge, after undergoing about five years of fixup, has completed construction and that may revive the historic Royal Poinciana Plaza, with its restaurants, real estate offices and more. Renovations in Bradley Park, including moving beautiful large historic tree there, and other additions and changes are being made.
The area may become as booming as Worth Avenue, which is adding Lilly Pulitzer, an art gallery, a salon, and a café. You won’t find Cartier, Tiffany, and Hermes there anymore, but there are still plenty of beautiful upscale shops and some great restaurants, like Taboo. Look forward to celebrations of all the openings that will be coming. Enjoy the essence of Palm Beach and attend as many openings as possible. Whether you live in Palm Beach or just love to eat and shop there, be part of the fun.
