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  • The secret life of Mar-a-Lago: What’s inside Trump’s Palm Beach estate?

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    The White and Gold Ballroom at Mar-A-Lago is setup for Donald J. Trump’s Super Tuesday press conference at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida on March 1, 2016.

    The White and Gold Ballroom at Mar-A-Lago is setup for Donald J. Trump’s Super Tuesday press conference at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida on March 1, 2016.


    Allen Eyestone

    The Palm Beach Post

    Mar-a-Lago has made the news again with another security incident.

    Unless you’re on Trump’s guest list for a social affair, get invited as a dignitary or world leader, or pay for a private club membership (assuming you make the cut), the door is closed.

    This isn’t Vizcaya. That means, no public tours or a weekend cabana fee to use the pool or spa.

    Does that mean that whatever happens in Mar-a-Lago stays in Mar-a-Lago? Seems so. Unless people share video, such as the one of the then-president pretending to conduct an orchestra at a Super Bowl party. Or unless the FBI releases documents revealing details about its search.

    MORE: Mar-a-Lago has seen security issues through the years

    But even though you can’t get inside for a good look yourself, you can learn more about the mansion through its soap-opera-like history.

    Here are some things to know (including the number of bathrooms):

    Where is Mar-a-Lago?

    The Mar-a-Lago mansion is on South Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach. The town sits between the Intracoastal, a body of water known in the area as Lake Worth Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean.

    The mansion and the town can be reached via several bridges from the much-larger and metropolitan city of West Palm Beach. “Mar-a-Lago” means sea to lake in Spanish. Palm Beach is best known as the home to millionaires and billionaries.

    Huge estates line the main road and a luxury shopping street, Worth Avenue, attracts people who can afford the shops and those who just want to window shop. Trump isn’t the first U.S. president to have a house in Palm Beach. President John Kennedy and his family also spent time at a mansion on the other end of the narrow town.

    When did Donald Trump buy Mar-a-Lago

    Trump, the real estate mogul, bought Mar-a-Lago in 1985 for about $10 million. His intention was to turn it into a private club, which he did about a decade later. He eventually moved into the mansion as a part-time resident. During his presidency, Trump declared himself a Florida man and made the mansion his primary residence.

    When was Mar-a-lago built? How many toilets?

    The 58-bedroom house was finished in 1927. after three years of construction. Oh, and it has 33 bathrooms.

    Is Mar-a-Lago open to the public?

    The mansion and club are private so there is no public access and no known tours. The best way to see it is by passing in a car, although the home and the grounds are set off from the main road. Supporters and protesters typically line one of the bridges across the Intracoastal to get their messages out because pedestrian access and parking are limited near the mansion.

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  • The Club at Quail Ridge Celebrates Membership Approval for New Amenities

    The Club at Quail Ridge Celebrates Membership Approval for New Amenities

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    Jun 21, 2022


    BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., June 21, 2022 (Newswire.com)
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    The Club at Quail Ridge, South Florida’s premier private country club, is honored to announce its membership has overwhelmingly approved a master plan project to introduce a variety of updates and renovations at the Club. This $21.45 million project will include a fully renovated north course and practice facilities, a new South Turn House, a brand new tennis pavilion, a redesigned south entrance, and a guard house.  

    These improvements are part of a multi-phased, long-range master plan designed to ensure Quail Ridge will continue to offer current and future members with the finest and most modern club experiences within the marketplace.

    “These improvements are very exciting for all of us at Quail Ridge. The current tennis pavilion and South Gate buildings are nearly 50 years old and have served us very well, but it is time to allow our professionals from Peacock & Lewis to help us reimagine these high-use areas of the Club,” said William E. Langley, General Manager, and COO. 

    It is expected that the initial project phases will commence in the First Quarter of 2023. The Tennis Pavilion will likely be the first in the series of projects to get moving once permitting is completed. 

    “We could not be more thrilled to see the tennis pavilion updates get underway. This project has been a concept for quite some time. To see the broader membership embrace this redesign is a true testament to the quality and strength of the tennis program at Quail Ridge,” said Lee McCarroll, Tennis Committee Chair. 

    “Our famed North Course (originally designed by Joe Lee) has a storied past. The course has seen its share of competitive play from some of the finest amateur players in the country and there have been other smaller renovations through the years. Our membership has decided it is time to move into the future with a new design and the team at Fry/Straka Global Golf Design is working closely with our board, committees, and management team to update this extraordinary course,” said Gordon Broom, President of the Board of Directors.

    The North Course will be a full-scale course renovation which will include the practice facilities. The spirit of this project is to keep up with the evolving game of golf, yet maintain a course design that provides enhanced playability. This will include re-routing of the golf course holes, tee boxes that will feature different footprints, side slopes strategically engineered into the course along with expanded water features, among other enhancements planned for the course.

    “This is a very exciting time for the members of The Club at Quail Ridge. I am thrilled that we have such a talented board, committees, management team, and design partners to lead the renovation and restoration of these significant areas of the Club,” said Gordon Broom. 

    This announcement comes after a $10 million capital project that included a full redesign of the South Course along with a remodeled and expanded spa & fitness center in 2019. This followed the launch of an all-new $23 million clubhouse that included five dining rooms, two outdoor dining areas, a lobby, a library, new men’s and ladies’ locker rooms, and a larger golf shop. The 60,000-square-foot Old Florida-style clubhouse features beautiful views of the golf courses, waterfall, tower clock, and short-game practice area.

    “During the last five years, Quail Ridge has really gone through a renaissance of sorts. Much of this success is due to our wonderful members, committees, and boards who began working with management years ago to reimagine the ‘Quail Ridge of tomorrow,’” said William E. Langley, General Manager, and COO. “This is a fantastic time in our history for our members, as well as our staff, to witness these projects come together in preparation for our 50th anniversary in 2024.”

    About The Club at Quail Ridge 

    The Club at Quail Ridge is a private, gated community located in the heart of Palm Beach County. Sitting on over 600 acres of beautifully-landscaped grounds, the community exudes the Quail Ridge lifestyle. In addition to the 60,000-square-foot clubhouse, Quail Ridge is home to 946 residences, two championship golf courses, 16 Har-Tru© tennis courts, pickleball, a spa & fitness center, community pools, miles of walking trails, plus an endless calendar of engaging social and cultural activities, world-class dining and sporting events. For more information about The Club at Quail Ridge, call (561) 737-5100 or visit www.theclubatquailridge.com.  

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    Media Contact: Brian Merbler, Director; 561-737-5100 Ext. 3306; bmerbler@theclubatquailridge.com 

    Source: The Club at Quail Ridge

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