Posted on: January 18, 2022
Boca Raton, FL – The City of Boca Raton has been recognized as a Tree City USA for the 42nd consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation, which promotes the benefit trees bring to urban environments. Mayor Scott Singer, Sustainability M...
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Posted on: January 18, 2022
Boca Raton, FL – The City of Boca Raton once again was awarded a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Award by the League of American Bicyclists. One of 55 destinations nationwide to receive the award designation, the City previously received this ...
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Posted on: October 6, 2021
Boca Raton, FL – Light Up Downtown Boca, a series of winter holiday festivities, kicks off on Friday, November 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mizner Park Amphitheater (MPA), 590 Plaza Real, with a FREE holiday happening, culminating with the City of Boca...
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Posted on: October 6, 2021
Boca Raton, FL – 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 FREE Veterans Day Observance “Honoring All Who Served,” open to the public, on Thursday, Novemb...
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Posted on: September 14, 2021
Boca Raton, FL – The Racquet Center in Boca Raton has been awarded a 2021 Outstanding Facility Award from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in the category of Public Courts: Large Tennis Center (11 or more courts). The Center...
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Posted on: June 18, 2021
Boca Raton, FL – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented the City of Boca Raton’s Office of Management and Budget with the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award represents a substantial a...
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Posted on: May 26, 2021
Boca Raton, FL – The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer and Deputy City Manager, George Brown with a 2021 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy ...
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Posted on: March 9, 2021
The City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 8, 2021, to open the new Fire Station 6 located at 1901 Clint Moore Road. Those in attendance included fire administration and personnel, City Council Members, ...
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Posted on: December 14, 2020
BOCA RATON, FL – December 14, 2020 – On Sunday, December 13, 20 cold stunned turtles were transported from the New England Aquarium (NEAQ) to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center for emergency treatment and warming. The 17 Kemp’s Ridley and 3 Loggerhead sea turtles ...
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Posted on: December 9, 2020
BOCA RATON, FL – December 9, 2020 – Hurricane season officially ended on November 30, but many residents still have hurricane shutters up. Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services is encouraging residents to remove hurricane shutters and other protection like plyw...
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Posted on: November 24, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 28, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 19, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: October 15, 2020
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...
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Posted on: October 7, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: September 30, 2020
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...
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Posted on: September 24, 2020
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...
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Posted on: September 23, 2020
BOCA RATON, FL – September 23, 2020 – This year, the City of Boca Raton will celebrate its 40th year as a “Tree City USA” a little differently. Trees will be planted in four parks around the City for residents to vi...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
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...
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Posted on: May 19, 2020
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...
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Posted on: April 24, 2020
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...
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Posted on: January 27, 2020
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...
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Posted on: December 31, 2019
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...
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Posted on: December 30, 2019
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...
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Posted on: December 11, 2019
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...
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Posted on: October 28, 2019
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...
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Posted on: October 21, 2019
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, ...
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Posted on: October 17, 2019
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...
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Posted on: October 8, 2019
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....
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Posted on: October 15, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 19, 2019
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...
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Posted on: September 13, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: August 12, 2019
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...
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Posted on: June 4, 2019
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...
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Posted on: May 14, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: May 1, 2019
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...
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Posted on: April 2, 2019
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...
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Posted on: February 19, 2019
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 ...
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Posted on: January 30, 2019
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 ...
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