With the summer season in full effect, hosting get-togethers in your outdoor space can be a wonderful way to connect with friends and family while soaking in the South Florida sun. 

Backyard Barbecue or Cookout

A backyard barbecue or cookout is the perfect mix of summer fun and delicious foods. With the fourth of July just around the corner, this is an ideal party idea to avoid the crowds while still celebrating the holiday in the most American way. 

During the sunny afternoon, friends and family gather in a spacious backyard filled with the aroma of grilling burgers, hot dogs, and vegetables. Picnic tables are set with classic checkered tablecloths, and coolers are stocked with a variety of beverages. Kids run around playing tag while adults chat and laugh, perhaps engaging in a friendly game of horseshoes or frisbee. As the sun sets, the fire pit is lit, and everyone gathers around for some s’mores and stories, extending the warmth and camaraderie into the evening. The night sky will fill with fireworks, and you and your party sit in contentment with full hearts and full bellies. 

An outdoor kitchen, like the one at our listing at 8581 Dearborn Way in Lotus, adds convenience to a get together like this one. 

Garden Party

A garden party offers a touch of elegance and tranquility, often set in a beautifully landscaped garden. Guests arrive in casual yet sophisticated attire, ready to enjoy an afternoon among blooming flowers and neatly trimmed hedges. Light refreshments such as finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, and delicate pastries are served on vintage china, with iced tea, lemonade, and perhaps some sparkling wine to sip on. Comfortable seating areas with colorful cushions and shaded canopies provide a perfect spot for guests to relax and converse. Soft background music from a live string quartet enhances the serene atmosphere, making it an enchanting and memorable event.

One of our currently off-market listings sits on 5 acres of land, landscaped to tropical perfection as if it were the Amazon of Boca Raton: the perfect spot for a garden party! 

Outdoor Movie Night

Transform your backyard or patio into an open-air theater for an outdoor movie night. As dusk falls, a large white sheet or portable screen is set up, with a projector ready to play a beloved classic or the latest blockbuster. Blankets, lawn chairs, and pillows are laid to create cozy seating arrangements on the grass. Concessions mimic a traditional movie theater with popcorn, candy, and soda, along with homemade treats like brownies or ice cream sundaes to add a special touch of warmth and thoughtfulness. A warm glow of string lights can add to the ambiance, and the sound of laughter and gasps fills the night air as everyone enjoys the film under the stars.

Our listing in Boca Highlands at 4744 S Ocean Blvd, Unit TH-4 offers a private patio next to a large field that expands towards the dock, making it the perfect location for any size movie night party. 

Lawn Games Tournament

A lawn games tournament is a perfect blend of fun and friendly competition, ideal for all ages. Depending on your amount of space, you can set up different stations for games or set up each game in order. Participants gather, teams are formed, and a bracket is created to track the progress of the competition. Spectators cheer on their favorite players, and light snacks and refreshments keep everyone energized. The atmosphere is lively with playful banter and high-fives as each game brings out the competitive spirit. At the end of the day, small prizes are awarded to the winners, but the true reward is the shared joy and camaraderie among friends and family.

Our listing at 73121 Estero Drive is the perfect spot for a lawn games tournament given its pool area and sizable side yard, backed by a preserve.