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City of Boca Raton Celebrates 42 Years as a Tree City USA

Boca Raton, FL – The City of Boca Raton has been recognized as a Tree City USA for the 42^nd consecutive year by the National Arbor Day Foundation, which promotes the benefit trees bring to urban environments. Mayor Scott Singer, Sustainability M...

Boca Raton Receives Bicycle Friendly Community Award

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 ...

Light Up Downtown Boca Kicks Off on Friday, November 19 with Tree Lighting, Movie and More

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...

City of Boca Raton Recognizes Veterans with Events on Thursday, November 11 from 11 AM to 2 PM

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...

The Racquet Center in Boca Raton Awarded Outstanding Facility Award

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...

Mayor Scott Singer Named President of Florida League of Mayors

August 31, 2021

City Recognized for Distinguished Budget 38th Year in a Row

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...

Scott Singer & George Brown Honored with 2021 Home Rule Hero Award

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 ...

Boca Raton Opens New Fire Station

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, ...

Flying Turtles? Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Provides First-Class Care to 20 New England Sea Turtles

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 ...

Boca Raton Fire Rescue Reminds Residents to Remove Hurricane Shutters

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...

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 vi...

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 ...