What Would You Do If You Were Elected Mayor?

The Florida League of Cities and Florida League of Mayors are hosting an essay writing contest for students in grades 6-8 to see how they would make a difference if they were elected mayor for a day. Students must begin their essay with, “If I were electe...

Applications Now Open for Rental Assistance and Foreclosure Prevention Programs

Updated: November 18, 2020

The City of Boca Raton has received an additional $230,285 in Phase 2 Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC).  When combined with the $317, 322 in Phase 1 funds previously received...

City Connection Newsletter - The November Issue

The November 2020 issue of the City Connection is HERE! Catch up, and learn what’s coming up in Boca Raton!

READ this month’s issue of the City Connection...

Yvette Drucker Appointed to City Council Seat C, Temporarily

Boca Raton City Council members recently appointed city resident Yvette Drucker to fill City Council Seat C, temporarily. Seat C is currently unoccupied due to the military deployment of Council Member Jeremy Rodgers.

City Council "Virtual" Meetings Continue Through November

City Council Meetings, CRA Meetings and City Council workshops will continue to be held virtually with GoToMeeting through November. To learn more about the virtual meetings or how you can participate, visit Virtual Meeting Instructions.

You can v...

City of Boca Raton Accepts Donation of Boca Country Club

On October 14, 2020, Boca Raton City Council members voted unanimously to accept an extraordinary donation from MSD Partners and Northview Hotel Group, owners of the Boca Country Club and the Boca Resort and Club. The 167-acre complex includes an 18-hole ...

State of Florida, Palm Beach County Enter Phase 3

Boca Raton Receives $16.4 Million for Brightline Train Station Project

The City of Boca Raton was recently awarded a $16,350,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant funds will be used for the construction of the Brightline Train Stati...

City Council Approves 2020-2021 Final Budget with No Tax Rate Increase

The Boca Raton City Council approved the 2020-2021 budget at its final budget hearing on September 21, 2020. The total operating budget is $507.2 million, and the millage rate will stay the same as last year: 3.68. Boca Raton continues to have one of the ...

City of Boca Raton Facilities Reopen During Phase 2

In conjunction with the reopening plans for Phase 2 in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton will begin a tiered reopening of several facilities on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. The following facilities will be open to the public with some modified hour...

Recreation Updates

Update: September 8, 2020 (9:30am) - Community Centers and Public Libraries Reopen as Part of Phase 2, Step 1 and City Parks Return to Normal Operating Hours

In conjunction with the reopening plans for Phase 2 in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton h...

Take the READY. STEADY. BOCA! Pledge

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on all of us—residents and businesses alike. As the City reopens in phased steps and a “different normal” begins to emerge, Boca Raton will continue to encourage social responsi...

Glades Road & Clint Moore Road Projects to Begin Late 2020

In case you missed it, at the August 24 City Council Workshop, the Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) and project representatives presented plans for a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Glades Road and the Clint Moore Road overpass bridge replace...

Palm Beach County Offers Offers Financial Assistance to Individuals & Businesses

Updated: October 21, 2020 (5:30pm)

Restart Business Grants Program in Palm Beach County to Resume Accepting Applications

The Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners has approved an additional $20 million to the Restart Business Grants Program. The portal w...

City's Small Business Recovery Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications

On May 27, 2020, the Boca Raton City Council unanimously authorized a $500,000 Small Business Recovery Relief Grant Program for businesses within the City of Boca Raton. The online application is now live and applications are being accepted.

The grant prog...

Official Hurricane Message from the City of Boca Raton

Each year our community works together to prepare for the uncertainty of hurricane season. We review plans and stock up on supplies; we know the drill. This year, however, will require some additional preparation due to COVID-19.

We want you to know that w...

Save a Trip to City Hall: Utilize Online City Services

As we all continue adapt to the recommendations and restrictions due to COVID-19, we’re encouraging customers to take advantage of our online services, email and phone resources. Instead of in-person transactions, visit How Do I for more informa...

Website renovation underway

City Website ADA Renovation

The City of Boca Raton makes every effort to provide a robust and informative website that is accessible to everyone, including those who use assistive devices. We are currently reviewing and updating www.myboca.us to ensure tha...

How can we help? Reach out and Report Your Concern

How can we help?

• Did you see a street light that’s out? 
• Did we miss your house on the sanitation route today? 
• Did you notice a damaged street sign, a pot hole, a traffic light that's out?
• Maybe you just have a general question or...

Boca Raton Receives National Recognition For Its Utility Services

The City of Boca Raton’s Utility Services Department has received national recognition as a Utility of the Future Today for its commitment to provide environmentally-sound treatment, distribution and storage of high-quality pot...

Yvette Drucker Appointed to City Council Seat C, Temporarily

Boca Raton, FL – October 28, 2020 – Boca Raton City Council members recently appointed city resident Yvette Drucker to fill City Council Seat C, temporarily. Seat C is currently unoccupied due to the military deployment of Council Member Jeremy Ro...

City of Boca Raton Receives Additional Coronavirus Relief Funds for City Homeowners and Renters

BOCA RATON, FL – October 19, 2020 – The City of Boca Raton has received an additional $230,285 in Phase 2 Coronavirus Relief Funds (CRF) from Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC). Previously, the City received $317, 322 in Phase ...

Council Member Andy Thomson Invited to Active People, Healthy NationSM Champions Institute

BOCA RATON, FL – October 15, 2020 – In support of the Active People, Healthy Nation℠ Initiative, Smart Growth America (SGA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity announced today tha...

Owners of Boca Raton Resort & Club Announce Donation of Boca Country Club to the City

BOCA RATON, FL – October 7, 2020 – MSD Partners and Northview Hotel Group, owners of the Boca Raton Resort & Club, have announced plans to donate the 130-acre Boca Country Club to the City of Boca Raton. As a result of this donation, the Boca Country ...

FPL to Install New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Boca Raton

The City of Boca Raton announced its partnership with Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) in a new pilot program that includes the installation of nine electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at seven public locations throughout the City. The stations c...

Boca Raton Receives $16.4 Million for Brightline Train Station Project

BOCA RATON, FL – September 24, 2020 – 

The City of Boca Raton was recently awarded a $16,350,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation (DOT). The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) grant fu...

City of Boca Raton Celebrates Its 40th Year as a Tree City USA

BOCA RATON, FL – September 23, 2020 – This year, the City of Boca Raton will celebrate its 40^th year as a “Tree City USA” a little differently. Trees will be planted in four parks around the City for residents to visit throughout the month of October. The...

City of Boca Raton Announces Small Business Relief Program

BOCA RATON, FL – May 28, 2020 – On May 27, 2020, the Boca Raton City Council unanimously passed a $500,000 Small Business Recovery Relief Grant program for businesses within the city limits of Boca Raton. The grant program, which is de...

City of Boca Raton Asks For Resident Participation In Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

BOCA RATON, FL – May 19, 2020 – On Monday, May 25, the City of Boca Raton Recreation Services Department will host its Memorial Day Ceremony virtually to honor America’s fallen war heroes. Traditionally, the City hosts the ev...

Miuccio Named Boca Raton Chief of Police

Interim Police Chief Michele Miuccio has been promoted to Police Chief.

Chief Miuccio, who has extensive law enforcement experience, has been with the department for over 30 years. During Chief Miuccio’s tenure with the Boca Raton Police Departme...

City's Newest Waterfront Park to Open with Community Celebration

BOCA RATON, FL – January 27, 2020 – The City of Boca Raton is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the soft opening of Hillsboro El Rio Park South on Saturday, February 22, 2020. The ribbon-cutting will be held from 9:30am to 10am. Th...

Aaa Rated Boca Raton: Beautiful, Safe, Vibrant and Prosperous

BOCA RATON, FL – December 31, 2019 – A recent report by Moody’s Investors Service indicated that the City’s credit position and the City’s Water & Sewer credit position remain rated Aaa, the highest possible rating out of 10 grade levels. Citing an “e...

City of Boca Raton Leader Named Building Official of the Year

BOCA RATON, FL – December 30, 2019 – Boca Raton Chief Building Official John Cosmo was recently named the 2019 Building Official of the Year by the Code Officials Educational Association. The Association, founded in 1977 as the Broward...

Boca Raton City Council Approves Brightline/Virgin Trains Station Agreement

BOCA RATON, FL – December 11, 2019 – The Boca Raton City Council has approved a long-term land lease with Brightline, soon to be Virgin Trains, for the construction of a train station and parking garage near the City’s Downto...

City of Boca Raton Utility Services Recognized for Sustainable, Reclaimed Water System

BOCA RATON, FL – October 28, 2019 – The City of Boca Raton’s Utility Services Department was recently honored with a top award at the 2019 Executive Management Conference by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMW...

The Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library Donates $77,075 for Library Mobile Van

BOCA RATON, FL – October 21, 2019 – The Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library has generously donated $77,075 to the Boca Raton Public Library for the purchase of a new library mobile van. The check was presented to Michael Kalvort, ...

City of Boca Raton Recognizes Veterans With Events From Morning To Night On Monday, November 11

BOCA RATON, FL – October 17, 2019 – In commemoration of Veterans Day and in recognition of all military personnel who have served this country, the City of Boca Raton will host a Veterans Day Observance "Honoring All Who Served&qu...

Light Up Downtown Boca Kicks Off With Annual Holiday Festival On Saturday, November 23

BOCA RATON, FL – October 8, 2019 – Light Up Downtown Boca, a series of winter holiday festivities including parades, concerts and more, kicks off on Saturday, November 23 at the Mizner Park Amphitheater (MPA), 590 Plaza Real, from 4 p....

Boca Raton Celebrates Arbor Day with Intergenerational Event

BOCA RATON, FL – October 15, 2019 – The City of Boca Raton is hosting its Annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration at Patch Reef Park on Friday, October 18 at 9:30am. The park is located at 2000 Yamato Road and citizens are invited t...

Boca Raton Youth to Host Mental Health Round Table Discussion

BOCA RATON, FL – September 19, 2019 – The City of Boca Raton's Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Youth Subcommittee will host a Mental Health Discussion for the youth, by the youth. The discussion will be held on September 25 at 6pm at th...

City Communications & Marketing Division Wins Top Honors at National Communications Conference

BOCA RATON, FL – September 13, 2019 – The City of Boca Raton’s Communication and Marketing Division’s Know Before You Go digital newsletter won a top honor this month at the international City-County Communications ...

City of Boca Raton Hires New Municipal Services Director

BOCA RATON, FL – August 12, 2019 – The City of Boca Raton is pleased to announce that Zachary Bihr, P.E., has been promoted to Municipal Services Director for the City of Boca Raton. Zachary formerly served as the City's Assistant City...

Boca Raton Looks to RECreate City Parks and Recreation

BOCA RATON, FL – June 4, 2019 – The City of Boca Raton's Recreation Services Department is launching a community engagement campaign to determine needs and priorities for the future of Boca Raton and Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park D...

Boca Raton Offers Special Bulk Pickup Ahead of Hurricane Season

BOCA RATON, FL – May 14, 2019 – In preparation for hurricane season, the City of Boca Raton’s Sanitation Department is once again offering a special bulk and vegetation pickup for all customers in City limits. This is the second year the City is offering ...

Boca Raton's Community Advisory Panel Youth Subcommittee wins statewide competition

BOCA RATON, FL – April 30, 2019 – The City of Boca Raton’s Community Advisory Panel Youth Subcommittee was one of the five city youth councils to win the 2019 Municipal Youth Council Community Service Contest, sponsored by th...

City of Boca Raton hires first innovation strategist

Boca Raton, FL - April 2, 2019

The City of Boca Raton recently hired Pedro Moras as the new Innovation Strategist to further promote innovation and the use of technology within the community. Additionally, Moras will work to develop and implement SMART Cit...

City of Boca Raton creates innovative program to promote coastal sustainability

Boca Raton, FL - February 19, 2019

The City of Boca Raton is launching a new program called Coastal Connection on March 2, 2019 at the Sea Turtle Day Festival at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. With the City located in coastal southeast Florida with five miles ...

Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services empowers residents to save lives with innovative app

Boca Raton, FL - January 30, 2019

City of Boca Raton's Fire Rescue Services will be launching a lifesaving app called PulsePoint at the First Responder Expo on February 2 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Town Center at Boca Raton. The smartphone app links to the ...

Mizner Park Amphitheater GBAC Accreditation

The Mizner Park Amphitheater recently achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities.  Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry associatio...

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*Postponed* MAREN MORRIS IN CONCERT

RSVP: The TourPresented by Live NationRescheduled for Saturday, May 15th, 2021Ticketed Concert

From Maren:

"In tears writing this but given these unprecedented circumstances, I’ve decided to postpone RSVP THE TOUR to 2021.

Thankfully, all resc...

*Postponed* KING CRIMSON

With Special Guest: The Zappa BandPresented by Live NationNew date TBATicketed Concert

“Due to the obvious uncertainty in the touring world this summer, King Crimson has decided to move the current tour to a similar time period and same cities in...

Chief Miuccio's Statement

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