Singer Island, located just north of ritzy Palm Beach, has emerged as South Florida’s newest “in” spot, fueled by world-class water sports, golf, shopping and dining. Currently, buyers are drawn to two spectacular developments—The Resort at Singer Island and 2700 North Ocean—that fully embody the island’s luxury lifestyle.

Baby boomers view retirement on Singer Island as a reward for a lifetime of hard work up north. But unlike their parents, they have no intention of slowing down and therefore welcome the more cosmopolitan amenities at these two developments. I personally live at The Resort and never tire of the island’s sunrises, which are even more mesmerizing than on the mainland.

The Resort consists of 239 hotel suites and 66 private residences ranging from $500,000 for a 750-square-foot, one-bedroom unit to a lavish 6,100-square-foot penthouse priced at approximately $5 million. Homeowners enjoy the hotel’s amenities and receive discounts at its restaurants. In addition to snowbirds, some Floridians buy condo-hotel units for occasional weekends on Singer Island.

A major attraction of 2700 North Ocean, a pair of gleaming towers containing 242 sky homes, is its walking distance to premier shopping and dining at Ocean Mall, currently under construction. Prices here begin at about $1.1 million for a 1,700-square-foot unit to $7 million for 7,200 square feet with sophisticated finishes. Both developments offer unbeatable beach locations with breathtaking views, luxurious contemporary style and generous on-site amenities—and someone else maintains the grounds and pool for you!

—Dermot O’Brien, Illustrated Properties

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