As of March 2, 2026, the coastal road near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach has reopened following the former president’s recent visit. South Ocean Boulevard, which had been closed since February 27 in anticipation of Trump’s arrival for his 22nd trip since his second term began on January 20, 2025, is now accessible again. Traffic can flow freely between the Southern Boulevard traffic circle and South County Road as the road closures and altered bridge schedules—standard security measures during presidential visits—have been lifted.
While the reopening is a relief for local commuters, the visit also brought challenges. During his time in Palm Beach, Trump directed U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, leading to significant geopolitical ramifications. The operation, dubbed “Epic Fury,” resulted in the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside the tragic loss of three U.S. service members and injuries to five others, as reported by U.S. Central Command.
Peltz’s Padel Court Controversy
In a separate yet equally compelling local story, billionaire Nelson Peltz and his wife, Claudia, have recently withdrawn their request for a permit regarding a padel court at their oceanfront mansion, Montosorrel, located at 584 N County Road. This decision came during a Town Council meeting after a series of noise complaints from their northern neighbor, Kimberly Cantanucci, prompted the Peltzes to reconsider their plans.
Initially constructed without town approval, the padel court has already racked up over $29,000 in fines. The Code Enforcement Board imposed a $250 daily fine retroactively starting October 30, 2025. To resolve this ongoing issue, the Peltzes need Town Council approval for a special exception or must remove the court altogether. However, negotiations with neighbors have proven challenging, as Cantanucci has suggested relocating the court, a proposal the Peltzes have shown little interest in pursuing.
As the community navigates these local developments, residents can find updated information regarding bridge opening schedules and road work on the official Palm Beach town website at TownOfPalmBeach.com.
For more insights into the Peltz family’s situation, including their media spotlight following their daughter’s wedding to Brooklyn Beckham, you can explore further details in the article available at Fighting Irish Wire.