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Did You Know?

The Gardens Mall Turned 35 as a mini-Macy’s parade, a world-class fashion show and six
grand pianos spread throughout the mall to serenade guests.
On Oct. 5 Robin Leach, the host of the then-extremely popular
television show Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, attended
Originally called The Gardens of the Palm Beaches, the as a guest of Macy’s. Then-Florida Governor Bob Martinez
mall opened to much fanfare on Oct. 5, 1988. A reported spoke, although he twice misstated the name of our city as
100,000 people attended on that first day to see such things Palm Gardens.
Built for an estimated $150 million by The Forbes Co.,
on 100 acres leased from the John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation, the mall encompassed 1.35 million
square feet of retail space.
On opening day Sears, Macy’s and Burdines were the
anchor stores joining 140 specialty stores (112 were actually
ready on opening day). Burdines, which was a Florida-based
department store chain that closed in 2004, had built its
largest store to date and anchored the end of the mall now
occupied by Nordstrom.
Bloomingdales and Saks Fifth Avenue were added by
1990. The retail mix was carefully selected and many of the
smaller stores were opening either their first stores or their
first stores in Florida.

Special Olympics Florida

‘Yacht Hop’ Sails Into Palm Beach Do you have a favorite mall store? Do you own any mall

relics you’d like preserved? We’d love to see them or hear
Special Olympics Florida will host the Palm Beach with dignity and given the opportunities they deserve. your original Gardens Mall stories. Please add a comment or
Yacht Hop on Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the West Palm “For more than 50 years, Special Olympics Florida has send us an email at PBGHistory@gmail.com to let us know.
Beach Lake Pavilion. Guests will enjoy signature cocktails, used sports as a catalyst for social change,” said Wheelock. Above is an aerial photograph from 1980. Notice I-95
live music, incredible food, and much more. Fundraiser “We are profoundly grateful to the sponsors and partners ends at PGA Boulevard and the land now occupied by the
proceeds from the event will benefit Special Olympics who make events like the Yacht Hop possible. Their mall towards the upper left corner is vacant.
Florida and the more than 60,000 athletes and families commitment to helping the athletes of Special Olympics Interested in supporting the Palm Beach Gardens
that it serves. Florida and to building communities of inclusion and Historical Society? Whether you volunteer, become a
The evening will feature luxurious yachts, specialty acceptance is truly inspiring.” member, or make a donation, you support our ongoing
cocktails, dazzling entertainment, and an array of culinary To buy tickets or learn more about Yacht Hop, contact mission to collect, preserve and share the rich history of the
delights prepared by the renowned Chef de Cuisine of Jacqueline Draizin at JacquelineDraizin@sofl.org. City of Palm Beach Gardens for the education and enjoyment
Laura Ashley Catering. Guests will have the opportunity Special Olympics Florida provides year-round sports of current and future generations!
to meet and talk with Special Olympics Florida athletes training and competition, crucial health services, and life-
changing leadership programs to people with intellectual
and fellow Special Olympics Florida supporters. disabilities, at no cost to the athletes or their caregivers. The School Shouldn’t
Sponsors include Cleveland Clinic, AMG and Garda
Capital Partners. organization serves 60,000 athletes statewide and seeks to build
communities where people with intellectual disabilities are
Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry treated with respect and given the opportunities they deserve. Be This Difficult
Wheelock thanked event sponsors for joining the mission
to ensure people with intellectual disabilities are treated To learn more, visit www.specialolympicsflorida.org.
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