Nestled between the clear blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the wildlife-filled mangroves of the Intracoastal Waterway to the west lies the Island of Palm Beach. For generations, Palm Beach has attracted the affluent and well-heeled with its lush, tropical beauty, classic 1920s opulent Mediterranean architecture, and old world elegance.
Today, Palm Beach represents the ultimate in gracious living and tropical elegance, seamlessly blending rich history and architecture with luxury, sophistication and small town charm.
Locals have long enjoyed the “Palm Beach Lifestyle,” featuring world-class shopping and dining, polo, golf, tennis, yachting, deep-sea fishing, cultural events, a day at the spa and fabulous parties throughout the “Season.” And all set in a luxurious seaside enclave along white, sandy beaches and palm tree lined streets punctuated by brightly colored flowing hibiscus flowers.
The Town of Palm Beach is internationally recognized for world-class, one-of-a-kind shopping on the famous Worth Avenue. Just steps from the Ocean, this celebrated street is home to internationally recognized fashion designers, exquisite jewelry boutiques and specialty shops unique to the Island.
Worth Avenue is also noted for its beautiful Mizner Mediterranean architecture reminiscent of the opulent European grand estates. Walk down one of Worth Avenue’s side streets or “Vias,” and one is transported to a small European village street filled with elegant shops, cafes and restaurants. Residents enjoy relaxing in the Vias for hours with an espresso or having a light lunch with friends.
While in town, residents head over to Palm Beach’s newest lifestyle destination – The Royal – a shopping, eating and lifestyle destination for those in the know. From internationally recognized shops and cafes to yoga, evening movies, gallery openings, and a morning cappuccino – The Royal has it all.
So, wander the beautiful Vias, take in the Mediterranean architecture, swim in the Ocean, play a round of golf or have a day at the spa with a dose of shopping, and top it off with a cappuccino at The Royal, Welcome to the Palm Beach Lifestyle!
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Palm Beach Favorites
THE BREAKERS RESORT
Flagler's Palm Beach Resort set on the Ocean. Palm Beachers go to HMF bar for cocktails and light bites, the Seafood Bar for stone crabs, the spa for the ultimate pampering and the hotel for the expansive views over the Ocean and the luxurious experience.
1 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD
SANT AMBROEUS
The go to place for Palm Beachers for breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and luscious homemade desserts and pastries. This Milanese restaurant is the place to see and be seen. The cappuccinos and expressos - not to be missed.
THE ROYAL | 340 ROYAL POINCIANA WAY
THE COLONY HOTEL
The quintessential Palm Beach hotel that has hosted U.S Presidents, European celebrities and snowbirds since 1947. The hotel's enchanting pool and gardens, luxurious personalized service, and short hop to Worth Avenue and the beach keep guests coming back.
155 HAMMON AVENUE
BUCCAN
Chef Clay Conley has created a warm and welcoming Palm Beach hotspot with the feel a of East Hampton beach house. Relax in the "living room," by the bar or at one of the highly sought-after kitchen side tables to people watch and feast on a series with light, flavorful small and large plates of innovative dishes made with local-sourced ingredients. You'll go for dinner and spend the evening. Have a drink at Imoto next door.
350 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD
THE BRAZILIAN COURT HOTEL
Set in a lush tropical paradise, the Brazilian Court is a historic landmark infused with 1920s glamour and modern sophistication. Dine at the ultra romantic Cafe Boulud, internationally acclaimed Daniel Boulud's Palm Beach restaurant set near a tranquil fountain in lush gardens, then be pampered at the Frederic Fekkai Salon while having a custom made cocktail by the secluded pool.
301 AUSTRALIAN AVENUE
CAFE L'EUROPE
Cafe L'Europe is a classic Palm Beach favorite since opening in 1980. Set in luxurious European salon with soaring ceilings and elegant fresh flowers, Cafe L'Europe has been entertaining the industry titians, celebrities, socialites and snow birds with its continental, European-influenced cuisine. Know for it's trio of soups, hot chocolate souffle and over the top wine and champagne list.
331 SOUTH COUNTY ROAD
THE ROYAL
For the ideal relaxing day, visit The Royal. Dine at one of the many fine restaurants, wander the local shops and galleries, have a snack of coffee and homemade pastries or a morning of yoga in the gardens with a smoothie. There is something for everyone.
340 ROYAL POINCIANA WAY
WORTH AVENUE VIAS
Start at Worth Avenue clock set along the Ocean, and explore Worth Avenue and the Vias. Worth Avenue is known as world-class shopping destination, but Insiders know that the Vias designed by Addison Mizner in the 1920s are where all the hidden gems are. Lined with small local shops leading to an intimate courtyard, and reminiscent of the small towns in Capri, the Vias are both breathtaking and charming and offer a treasure trove of finds. Be sure to stop at one of the wonderful cafes set in the Vias picturesque setting.
WORTH AVENUE
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About Us
Jacqueline and Adam Zimmerman specialize in the finest luxury properties on the Island of Palm Beach. The high-powered brother and sister team have lived on the Island since 2006, and are experts in the art of bringing buyers and sellers together to orchestrate successful transactions. They are intimately familiar with the Palm Beach lifestyle as well as passionate about Palm Beach real estate.
In 2019, they developed a state-of-the-art website to assist clients in more efficiently locating the perfect property. The website updates listings continuously throughout the day, offers faster search, curated listings, showcases usual investment opportunities and provides a window into the Palm Beach lifestyle.
Our Team
Jacqueline Zimmerman
For over 13 years, Jacqueline has worked with her brother Adam to offer clients highly personalized service, in-depth market knowledge, expert advice, and unparalleled value investment opportunities. She is known for her unusual ability to zero in quickly on client's goals - based on a few carefully crafted questions - to achieve results.
Prior to working in real estate, Jacqueline honed her analytical, marketing and negotiation skills while working on Wall Street for world-class firms such as Merrill Lynch in New York. She received her MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School, well-known as the epicenter for value investing. She now applies value investing techniques to the business of Palm Beach real estate, where she is often asked to identify unusual value investment opportunities, and create investment portfolios with above market returns for many of her clients.
Her ability to quickly assess clients preferences with a few basic questions, quickly hone in on the top contenders, and ultimately find the perfect property fast and efficiently is what she is known for.
For sellers, her passion, creativity, large personal network and mastery of marketing, has allowed her to offer unprecedented resources for clients interested in maximizing returns on the sale of their properties.
She has inspired trust from clients and is committed to getting them exactly what they want.
Adam Zimmerman
Adam has lived and worked on the Island of Palm Beach since 2006, and is passionate about Palm Beach real estate. Trained a stock broker in Chicago at Bear Stearns, he brings a wealth of investment knowledge to the world of Palm Beach real estate. His clients value his intimate knowledge of the market, large personal network of contacts, follow up and high attention to detail. He is warm, client-focused, and works tirelessly to ensure client satisfaction and a successful transaction.
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Established in 1911, Douglas Elliman is a luxury industry leader with a worldwide presence. The company is the largest brokerage in the New York area, and the second largest in the US by sales volume, with more than 7,000 agents, 120 offices nationwide and 21 offices in Florida. Knowing that luxury buyers often call multiple markets home, Douglas Elliman has offices in key luxury markets, including Palm Beach, Miami, Aspen and the Hamptons.
Douglas Elliman is proud to announce another record breaking year in Florida - $4.7 billion in sales in 2018, and is now the top brokerage in terms of sales in Palm Beach. The firm's network of over 21,500 agents worldwide, advanced marketing techniques generating billions of monthly impressions, state-of-the-art technology and a modern approach set us apart, and offers unprecedented reach for our clients.
We are proud to be a part of the Douglas Elliman team, enabling us to offer the highly personalized service of a boutique firm, backed by the international powerhouse of a world class brokerage.