City of Boca Raton Sends Crews to Assist in Panhandle Recovery Efforts

This past Sunday, Oct. 14 at 2:00 am, Boca Raton Fire Rescue, along with other local rescue teams from Delray Beach, Town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County and West Palm Beach, were deployed to the Panhandle to assist in recovery efforts from Hurricane Mic...

City Celebrates Arbor Day with Intergenerational Event

The City of Boca Raton hosted its Annual Arbor Day Tree Planting Celebration at Spanish River Park on Friday, October 19 at 10am. The event was held to celebrate the City qualifying as a Tree City USA for the 38th consecutive year. The National Arbor Day ...

Silver Palm Park Concept Public Input Survey

A Public Outreach Meeting for the Silver Palm Waterfront Park was held on September 26 at the Downtown Library. The consultant of the project, EDSA, is seeking additional public input through a survey to incorporate along with feedback from the recent mee...

Meet the Artists of the Red Reef Mural Project

Starting this week, the City of Boca Raton will feature the six artists selected for the very first Art in Public Places (AIPP) project: the Red Reef Park West Wall Mural. After receiving 47 applications for the project, the City's AIPP Advisory Board sel...

Attend the LWDD Public Information Workshop on Oct. 25

Update 10/18/18:

LWDD Public Information Workshop

The City of Boca Raton will host a public workshop to discuss the Lake Worth Drainage District L-50 canal rehabilitation program on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Boca Raton Communit...

City of Boca Raton Update on Beach Conditions

October 15 | 9:32AM -

Recent samplings in Boca Raton for Red Tide show improved conditions ranging from "low” to “not present” ranges. We will continue to monitor and update. Check the FWC maps for updates and sample results. http://myfwc.maps.arcgis....

City of Boca Raton Recreation Services Director Elected to American Academy for Park & Recreation

The City’s Recreation Services Director, Michael Kalvort, has been elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, one of the most prestigious designations in the Parks and Recreation field. For the past 25 years, Kalvort...

New Podcast: Knowing Your Flood Hazard - Protecting & Insuring Your Property

Tune in to Episode 13 of "Boca the Behind the Scenes" as Keith Carney, Senior Zoning Officer and Floodplain Manager, and Zachary Bihr, Assistant City Engineer, explain the importance of flood insurance for property owners in the City. 

A...

City Fleet Maintenance Division Ranked Nationally for Innovation & Leadership

The City of Boca Raton’s Fleet Maintenance Section was recently ranked in the top 20 fleets in the nation as a Leading Government Fleet by the Government Fleet Magazine and the American Public Works Association for 2018. The award recognizes the...

City Connection Newsletter - The October Issue

🍂 The October issue of the City Connection is HERE!

View the October City Connection.

Read about:✔️ Top Things to Do & Know...like Boca Boo Days!✔️ City Working to REDUCE Flood Insurance Rates✔️ Columbus Day holiday✔️ Resolution urging US Con...

Deutch Applauds Boca Raton Resolution on Climate Change

On September 12, the Boca Raton City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the United States Congress to take prompt actions to address climate change.The language in the resolution requests that Congress recognize the significant effects that cl...

Your Surtax Dollars At Work

The City of Boca Raton provides its residents with the highest level of service through the responsible use of public resources.

One of the financial resources available to the City is the Infrastructure Surtax (IST) Fund. This surtax is funded by the Palm...

2018/19 Permits NOW on Sale..AND NEW Hours for Mizner Bark Dog Park

2018/19 Permits for the Beach, Boat, Dog Beach and Dog Park are now on sale as of Monday, September 17.

For pricing and information please visit our Annual Permits webpage or one of the pages below.

• Beach Permits
• Boat Launch & Recovery ...

Art in Public Places Board Selects Artists for First Mural Project

After receiving 47 applications for the City’s first Call to Artists, the Art in Public Places (AIPP) Board met on September 5, 2018 and selected six artists for the mural project at Red Reef Park West and six alternates. Artists will begin creating in Se...

2018-2019 Proposed Budget

The City of Boca Raton’s Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Proposed Budget is now available on our website. 

A public hearing on the Proposed Budget was held Thursday, September 13. View video.

The Final Budget Hearing was held Monday, September 24. ...

Why Are We Still Hearing Train Horns? Here's why...

UPDATE 8/21/2018Although a Quiet Zone (also known as a "no train horn" area) is in effect for Boca Raton, you may have heard train horns this past weekend and may hear them periodically over the next few months. Over the weekend of August 18 the...

2018 State of the City Presented at Chamber Breakfast

The annual State of the City was presented at the August 9, 2018 Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Breakfast. Mayor Scott Singer and City Manager, Leif Ahnell, shared accomplishments from the 2017-2018 fiscal year, reviewed goals and initiatives for ...

Artificial Reef Deployment by PBC off Boca Raton Shores

While we're known for our beautiful beaches, life under the surface of the water is just as exciting! On the morning of August 1, Palm Beach County dropped 530 tons just off our shores to create a new artificial reef 35 feet below. The new reef's purpose ...

Will You Get the City’s Emergency Message?

CodeRED is a free notification system available to City residents that sends pre-recorded emergency messages and alerts via phone calls, text messages and emails. City officials will send messages to residents regarding specific details and instructions o...

City Council Determines Policy Actions for 2018-2019

Strategic Planning Session May 2018

The City Council and members of the City’s Executive Leadership team met over four days in May to develop strategic goals for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year.  With the guidance of moderator Lyle Sumek, elec...

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...

Sign Up for Holiday Sanitation Schedule Reminders

Holiday sanitation schedule changes will affect pickups for Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. 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...

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...

MAMMA MIA 2! HERE WE GO AGAIN

Sponsored by The City of Boca RatonFriday, October 26thDoors: 7:00 PM, Movie: 8:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicIn Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month come sing along with a special screening of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again! at Mizner Park Amphitheate...

2018 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S

Charitable walk by the Alzheimer's AssociationSunday, October 28thRegistration: 7:30 AM, Walk: 8:30 AMFree and Open to the Public, Pre-registration is suggestedHeld annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End ...

BOCA RATON FINE ART SHOW

Presented by Hot Works & Institute for the Arts & Education, Inc.Saturday and Sunday, November 3 & 410 AM - 5 PM dailyFree and Open to the PublicThe winter Fine Art show end of January is voted top 100 art shows in America- three years in a ro...

2018 BOCA RATON LIGHT THE NIGHT

Saturday, November 10th6 PM - 10 PMFree and Open to the PublicJoin us in bringing light to the darkness of cancerFAQs:Ticket Pricing: No ticket requiredFor venue FAQs : https://www.myboca.us/1035/FAQs

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VETERAN'S DAY CONCERT

Sponsored by The City of Boca RatonSunday, November 11th Doors: 6:00 PM, Concert: 7:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicCheck back soon for additional event details.

FAQs:Seating: Guests are welcome to bring a chair or blanket. Chairs will also be for...

FAU BAND-O-RAMA

Sponsored by The City of Boca RatonSunday, November 18thDoors: 6:00 PM, Show: 7:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicCheck back soon for additional event details.

FAQs:Seating: Guests are welcome to bring a chair or blanket. Chairs will also be for ren...

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING

Sponsored by the City of Boca RatonWednesday, November 21st5:30 PM - 9:30 PMFree and Open to the PublicLight Up Downtown Boca, a series of winter holiday festivities including parades, concerts and more, kicks off on Wednesday, November 21 at Mizner Park ...

MOVEMENT HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

Presented by Wheelhouse BrandingSaturday, November 24th8 AM - 5 PMFree and Open to the PublicJoin us for the inaugural MOVEment Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo on Saturday 11/24.  We will have tons of great activities for everyone including t...

CHANUKAH UNDER THE STARS

Hosted by Temple Beth ElFriday, December 7th5:00 PM - 9:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicTemple Beth El of Boca Raton will be celebrating Chanukah this year with its signature Chanukah Under the Stars event from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. This free community even...

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY

Hosted by Christ FellowshipSaturday, December 8th5:30 PM - 7:30 PMFree and Open to the PublicCome experience a night filled with music, fun, and Christmas cheer! Tis the season to celebrate with your family and friends and enjoy this free event with every...

SUNDAY JAZZ BRUNCH

Sponsored by The City of Boca RatonSunday, December 9th11:00 AM - 2:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicSpend your Sunday with Brunch, Beats, and Brass. Mizner Park Amphitheater's first Sunday Jazz Brunch, soak up some sunshine, enjoy jazzy tunes by The Frenc...

FAU TUBA CHRISTMAS

Sponsored by The City of Boca RatonSunday, December 9thDoors: 4:00 PM, Music: 5:00 PMFree and Open to the PublicEnjoy the tradition of holiday music performed by tubas and euphoniums, started by Indiana University Professor Harvey G. Phillips. FAU brings ...

Boca Raton Police investigate drowning

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Boca Raton Police charge son with father's murder

Boca Raton Police investigate fatal shooting on I-95

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Boca Raton Police investigate bank robbery

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