City Council Determines Policy Actions for 2019-2020

Strategic Planning Workshop April 2019

Members of the City Council and the City’s Executive Leadership Team met on Thursday and Friday, April 11 and 12, to discuss the vision for the City and develop strategic goals for the 2019-2020 fiscal year....

Boca's Own Book Club... Are You In?

The City of Boca Raton’s Public Library recently announced this year’s One Book Boca, a community reading initiative, connecting people through shared reading experience and discussion. Titled One Amazing Thing, by bestselling author Chitra Divakaruni, th...

Boca Raton Recognizes Graduate of Library Services Career Online High School

At the April 9th City Council meeting, Mayor Singer presented a proclamation declaring it (April 7 - 13) National Library Week in the City. In celebration of the presentation, Ba’Theicia Bennett was recognized as the very first recipient of the Boca Raton...

City Connection Newsletter - The April Issue

The April 2019 issue of the City Connection is HERE!

View the April 2019 City Connection.

Read about:✔️ Straws to stay, but Boca Raton encourages voluntary change✔️ Earth Day, Coastal Resilience Partnership, 4ocean clearing waterways &...

New Program Awards Sustainability (Sea) Stars to Restaurants

The City of Boca Raton is launching a new initiative called The Coastal Connection Restaurant Program. The program, sponsored by the City's Office of Sustainability and Recreation Services Department, will be introduced at the Sea Turtle Day Festival at G...

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...

Boca Raton in the Spotlight

Lights, camera, action!

The City of Boca Raton was recently featured on Season 3 of "On the Town in the Palm Beaches," a show where host Frank Licari, focuses on cities and their history, what the locals enjoy, the outdoors/parks, beaches, dining...

Boca Raton Helps Fight the Effects of Climate Change

The Coastal Resilience Partnership is comprised of 10 coastal municipalities, including the City of Boca Raton, that have partnered with Palm Beach County in hopes to combat the effects of climate change with a focus on sea level rise. Other municipalitie...

Youth Subcommittee Puts Words Into Action in Boca Raton

The Boca Raton City Council created the Community Advisory Panel (CAP) to provide a public forum for residents to express their concerns and initiatives regarding quality of life issues in Boca Raton. Several of the Council-appointed panel members are hig...

2018 Boca Raton Fire Rescue Firefighter of the Year

Firefighter Sherry Griffith was named the 2018 Boca Raton Fire Rescue Firefighter of the Year at a recent ceremony on March 1.

On the evening of May 20, 2018, Boca Raton Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue involving a female swimmer in distress, wi...

New Waterfront Park to Open in 2019

Development of Hillsboro El Rio Park II has officially begun. Located on the south side of SW 18^th Street between Dixie Highway and the El Rio Canal, this 14 acre site will become the newest City park with an estimated opening at the end of 2019. &nbs...

Sale, sale away- but get your permit first!

Bargain hunters don’t despair, garage sales will still be happening in a neighborhood near you, but only between 8am-5 pm. The Boca Raton City Council recently passed Ordinance 5470: Garage Sale Permitting & Regulations. This new la...

Learn CPR. Get the App. Save a Life.

On Saturday, February 2, the City of Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services launched a new app for Boca Raton called PulsePoint at the 2019 First Responder Expo. The smart-phone app links to the 911 dispatch system to notify registered CPR-trained citiz...

Waterfront Park Designs and Renovations Underway

Plans to connect Silver Palm Park and the Wildflower property at the intracoastal and Palmetto Park Road are moving forward. At the November 26 City Council workshop, EDSA, the City's consultant, gave a presentation on the connectivity designs for the Wil...

New City Ordinances in Effect January 2019

New City Ordinances in Effect January 2019

Ordinances are laws passed by municipal government. Ordinances are passed at most City Council meetings, but many of them don’t impact the day to day quality of life or business of the residents. Some or...

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...

Sign Up for Sanitation Schedule Reminders

Holiday sanitation schedule changes will affect pickups for Presidents' Day, February 18, 2019.  In addition to the holiday schedule that is available online, customers serviced by the City of Boca Raton can now sign up for email & text alert...

Update from Palm Beach County School District on O5C

Press Release from Palm Beach County School District

Friday, December 21, 2018

After months of conversations, number crunching and site visits, Florida Department of Education Commissioner Pam Stewart has approved a new elementary school for the City of Boc...

Government Campus Master Plan Concepts Presented at City Council Workshop

At the December 10, 2018 City Council Workshop, Song & Associates presented conceptual plans for the Government Campus Master Plan. Two options were presented, and City Council members had an opportunity to ask questions, make suggestions and provide ...

Sustainable Tree Maintenance Brochure

Be a part of something bigger in Boca Raton, learn how to protect one of our community’s greatest natural resources…trees!

View our Sustainable Tree Brochure with Resource Links

• PLANTING for your safety
  • Stay away from power line...

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 ...

PALM BEACH VEGFEST

Vegan Event SeriesSaturday, April 27th10:00 AM - 6:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicPalm Beach Vegfest is a 501c3 and profits are donated to local and national vegan efforts. Our mission is to bring you delicious and local plant-based food and educate our ...

YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF PALM BEACH COUNTY

Hosted by the City of Boca RatonSunday, April 28thDoors: 5 PM, Show: 6:00 PMFree and Open to the Public

FAQs:Bring your own chair or blanket, chairs will also be for rent ($5 cash only)Outside food, beverage, and pets are not permittedFor venue FAQs : http...

BATTLE OF THE BANDS SUMMER SERIES KICK OFF

Sponsored by The City of Boca RatonFriday, June 7thDoors: 6:00 PM, Battle: 7:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicKicking off the Summer Series, Mizner Park Amphitheater and The City of Boca Raton will host a Battle of the Bands!Applications are now open, appl...

O.A.R. WITH AMERICAN AUTHORS AND HUNTERTONES

Summer Tour 2019Presented by Live NationTuesday, June 18th, 2019Doors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PM Ticketed ConcertWith special guests American Authors and Huntertones

General Admission/Standing Room Only (no seats): https://www1.ticketmaster.com/siriu...

TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND W/ BLACKBERRY SMOKE AND SHOVELS & ROPE

2019 Wheels of Soul TourPresented by Live NationSaturday, June 29th, 2019Doors: 6:00 PM, Concert: 7:00 PM Ticketed ConcertWith special guests Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & RopeFAQs:Mizner Park Amphitheater does NOT have a permanent box office. A temp...

ROB THOMAS IN CONCERT WITH ABBY ANDERSON

Summer Tour 2019Presented by Live NationTuesday, July 2nd, 2019Doors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PM Ticketed ConcertWith special guest Abby AndersonFAQs:Mizner Park Amphitheater does NOT have a permanent box office. A temporary box office will be set up by the p...

WHY DON'T WE IN CONCERT

8 Letters TourPresented by AEG PresentsThursday, August 1st, 2019Doors: 6:30 PM, Concert: 7:30 PM Ticketed ConcertWith special guests TBAFAQs:Mizner Park Amphitheater does NOT have a permanent box office. A temporary box office will be set up by the promo...

Boca Raton Police investigate robbery at Saks Fifth Avenue Boca

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Boca Raton Police seek car in fatal hit and run

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Boca Raton Police charge doctor with drugging woman's drink

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Upcoming Accreditation Assessment

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Boca Raton Police investigate drowning

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