Hello, Winter
A welcome from Lisa Treu on why winter in Palm Beach County is its own kind of magic, with a preview of what is new at Avenir and why the Amendment 3 timeline matters this season.
Palm Beach County Lifestyle & Real Estate Magazine
TREU LIVING - Winter 2026
Winter in Palm Beach County is its own kind of magic. We trade snow for a tree made of sand, sleigh rides for boat parades, and still find a way to lace up real ice skates. This is the local perspective I share with clients every day. Read the full magazine below, or skim the summaries.
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Flip through all 20 pages of TREU LIVING from Lisa Treu and Treu Group Real Estate, from holiday lights and boat parades to January and February events, Avenir living and what Florida’s Amendment 3 means for your timeline.
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In This Issue
Making Memories, Florida Style
Five family traditions worth starting, from real ice skating at The Ben to a boat parade on the Intracoastal and a walk inside Delray Beach’s 100-foot tree.
Santa’s Bakery, Treu Style
Lisa’s family cookie recipes: No Bake Cookies from her mom and Almond Cup Cakes from Steve’s mom, plus tips for baking with the grandkids.
Real Ice, Real Palm Trees
Winter Wonderland at The Ben in downtown West Palm Beach: the dates, tickets, skate tips and what to do after, from November 4 through January 3.
Meet Sandi
Sandi, the sand-sculpted holiday tree on the West Palm Beach waterfront, with the Holiday in Paradise events, nightly light shows and a New Year’s Eve finale.
100 Feet of Holiday
Delray Beach’s 100-foot tree and holiday events from Delray and Boynton Beach to Boca Raton, including Santa’s Holiday Village, the Boynton Beach boat parade and the Mizner Park tree lighting.
North County Holidays
Our home turf: Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter tree lightings, the Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade, new Luminary Nights at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and where to watch the boats.
Lights, Stages and Celebrations
Palm Beach Zoo Lights, the ILUMINA lantern festival, holiday shows at the Kravis Center, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations and the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival.
Sip, Stroll and See the Lights
Holiday pop-up bars, beachside igloos, the best light displays and neighborhood favorites, plus Lisa’s weeknight tip for a cocoa-to-go drive.
January: Out and About
Show jumping and polo in Wellington, the South Florida Fair, and where to see manatees at Manatee Lagoon on the first cold morning.
February: Art, Turtles and More
ArtiGras, TurtleFest, the Delray Beach Open, the Cognizant Classic and the South Beach Wine and Food Festival, plus a tip for taking the Brightline train.
Your Winter Calendar
Every date in the issue in one place, in order from November 4 through the end of February, made to pin to the fridge.
Play Hard, Stay Well
Where to play pickleball and golf, from Avenir’s clubhouses to public courses and PGA National, plus the holiday fun runs.
Avenir Living
What is new at Avenir, the 4,752-acre master-planned community in western Palm Beach Gardens: Town Center shops and restaurants now open and coming soon, clubhouse life and health care close to home.
Thinking About Avenir?
Lessons from building the Treu home in L’Ambiance, with practical tips for buyers and sellers considering an Avenir move.
Buying or Selling This Winter?
Florida voters approved Amendment 3 on November 3. What changes for homestead property taxes, why December 31, 2026 matters, and checklists for buyers and sellers. General information, not tax or legal advice.
Lisa’s Winter List
Seven personal favorites, from a holiday pop-up bar and a boat parade dinner to a night at The Nest driving range and splash pad afternoons at Avenir.
Meet Treu Group
Lisa Treu (CEO and founder, GRI) and Steve Treu (broker, CDPE; 17 years in commercial construction), helping buyers and sellers from Palm City to Northern Broward.
TREU LIVING FAQ
What is TREU LIVING?
TREU LIVING is a free real estate and lifestyle magazine from Lisa Treu and Treu Group Real Estate covering Palm Beach County, from Palm City to Northern Broward County. The Winter 2026 issue covers holiday traditions and cookie recipes, tree lightings and boat parades from Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton, January and February events, Avenir living, and the Amendment 3 homestead timeline.
Is the TREU LIVING magazine free to read?
Yes. The full Winter 2026 issue is free to read online on this page, with no sign-up required.
How can I get a printed copy of TREU LIVING?
Call Lisa Treu at 561-352-3056 or email lisa@treugroup.com to request a printed copy.
Can my business be featured in TREU LIVING or on American Dream TV?
Lisa is always looking for beautiful homes, local businesses, nonprofits and community leaders in Palm Beach County with a story to tell. Call 561-352-3056 to share yours.
Ready for the life you love?
Call 561-352-3056, email lisa@treugroup.com, or visit us at 2000 PGA Blvd #4440, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33408.
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