Country Club Living - Palm Beach North - August 2026

8 C O U N T R Y C L U B L I V I N G - PA L M B E A C H N O R T H | A U G U S T 2 0 2 6 S utter & Nugent has become a trusted name in Palm Beach County and across South Florida by combining four generations of local expertise with a modern approach to real estate. For Talbot Sutter, the story of Sutter & Nugent is not simply about real estate— it is about legacy, resilience, and the responsibility that comes with carrying something forward. “We don’t just sell homes…we help people invest in a lifestyle.” In a fast-paced and competitive market, the firm focuses on building lasting relationships and guiding clients through every step of the buying, selling, or investing process with confidence and care. “I formed the company back in 2012 at 24 years old, but the family has always been in the business,” Sutter said. “And it started back in 1917 with Captain Charlie Nugent.” That multi-generational thread traces through more than a century of Florida’s remarkable transformation. It stretches from pioneering land development and sales in the early 20th century to the ambitious scale achieved by Sutter’s parents in the 1970s and 1980s, rooted in the early development of Florida and shaped by generations who helped turn land into opportunity. That company would be the first iteration of Sutter & Nugent. While the original Sutter & Nugent became one of the biggest brokerages in the area, the 1990’s brought hardship and industry consolidation. That rise and the setback that followed became part of the family’s identity, reinforcing a reality that would later shape Talbot’s own perspective: growth and adversity are often intertwined. As a high school senior at The Benjamin School, he announced his intention to revive the family name despite the surrounding skepticism. “Everybody was saying I’m not going to be able to pull it off.” What began as a modest operation in a small cabana office, Sutter & Nugent Real Estate has evolved into a firm that reflects both its historical roots and a modern, forward-looking approach: built not all at once, but through steady, deliberate progress. Today, Sutter & Nugent identifies as one of the most forward-thinking independent brokerages with over 230 top-producing agents across 6 offices in Palm Beach County. Cover Feature – By Dan Hauser - Photos by Neil Cohen Photography - FOUNDING PARTNER - SUTTER & NUGENT Talbot Sutter ROFILES OF LEADERSHIP