Official Newsletter from the City of Boca Raton

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Brightline/Virgin Trains Station Coming to Boca

The Boca Raton City Council approved a long-term lease with Brightline, soon to be Virgin Trains (VTUSA), with a unanimous 5-0 vote at the December 10 City Council Meeting. The lease agreement includes the construction of a train station and parking garage on a 1.8-acre site near the City’s Downtown Library. Learn more...

Boca Raton: Beautiful, Safe, Vibrant & Prosperous

If you need another reason to #LoveBocaRaton , you'll be pleased to know that the City is as financially sound as it is beautiful. A recent report by Moody’s Investors Service indicates that the City and its Water & Sewer credit positions both remain rated Aaa, the highest credit rating level. Citing an “exceptionally healthy economy and tax base,” the report went on to say that Boca Raton’s tax base of 29.7 billion is “significantly stronger” than the US median, and that the median family income of city residents is “very strong.” Learn more...

Take a Look Back at 2019

2019 was a year that the City met new and growing challenges, improved its programs and parks, connected with residents, visitors and businesses, and continued its commitment to excellence in service. View the City's Year in Review video...

Proposed Golf Course Discussions Resume at Next Joint Meeting on January 27

The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District and Boca Raton City Council will meet on Monday, January 27 at 6pm at 6500 Congress Avenue to discuss the proposed golf course project. Learn more...

City Celebrates MLK Jr. Day

Take part in a ceremony and celebration honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at a Commemorative Ceremony on Monday, January 20. March along Federal Highway from the MLK Jr. Memorial (200 Ruby St) to Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real) at 10am. Following the march, enjoy a ceremony and celebration from 10:30am-4pm with live musical and dance performances, amusement rides, games, crafts, food and more! Learn more at Special Events.

Food Truck Fridays Return

Bring the whole family out for lunch at Wildflower Park (551 E Palmetto Park Rd) on Friday, January 10 from 11:30am-2pm to mark the return of Food Truck Fridays! Bring your appetite as the City features popular food trucks and live music. Visit Special Events for upcoming dates and locations.

Brunch, Beats & All That Jazz

Spend your next Sunday, January 12 with brunch, beats and brass at Mizner Park Amphitheater Sunday Jazz Brunch from 11am - 3pm. The event will host brunch food trucks, mimosa and Bloody Mary bars, and funky Jazz tunes for all to enjoy. Seating will be available but guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and picnic blankets. Learn more at Mizner Park Amphitheater.

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Top Things to Do & Know

Each month we bring you a curated list of the Top Things to Do & Know in Boca Raton. It's January and there's so much to do in your city! Whether it's the return of popular events like Sunday Jazz Brunch or Food Truck Fridays , or a new program like Sunday Family Bingo , there's something for everyone!

Get your calendars out and

View our top picks...

Sanitation Division Welcomes New City Customers

Beginning in January 2020, about 2,500 customers will be added to the City's sanitation collection routes. Residents whose neighborhoods were annexed into the city in the early 2000s continued to receive contracted services through Waste Management for many years. As a result of the City's commitment to improve and expand the Sanitation Division with additional equipment and staff, these neighborhoods will now be serviced by City employees. For more information, visit Sanitation Services.

ParkMobile App Now Available for Beach Patrons

Metered parking for beach visitors just got a little easier! Be sure to look for the new ParkMobile stickers on our meters. The City is partnering with ParkMobile, a convenient, pay by phone parking application that allows patrons to set up an account and pay for metered spots by entering a zone (space) number. 170 metered parking spots at selected beach areas are being tested in a new pilot program. The City looks to expand the pay by phone option to other metered parking areas later in 2020. Learn more...

Children's Museum Temporarily Closed

In December 2019, the Florence Fuller Child Development Center discussed an operation, ownership and management transition with the City. The Children's Museum temporarily closed in December and will reopen under the operation and management of the City's Recreation Services Department. During the early months of 2020, the City will assess and evaluate the buildings, grounds, programming, exhibits and financial position. The plan is to reopen the Children's Museum in the spring. Visit our website for more information.

New "Ways" to Get Around Downtown

As you're making your way around Downtown Boca, be sure to look for the new wayfinding signs! Looking for things to do this weekend? Check out Downtown Boca for great eats, happy hours, places to shop and more.

Drop Off Your Christmas Tree at NEW Recycling Location

Recycle your tree between December 26 - January 19 and you'll help beautify Gumbo Limbo Nature Center with new mulch. Residents can drop off CLEAN trees at the NEW drop-off location at Countess de Hoernle Park maintenance area at the southern end of the parking lot.

For more information, visit our website or call 561-393-7810. Make sure to remove all decorations including lights and tinsel from the tree.

What's Your Green New Year's Resolution?

Every Wednesday, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and the Office of Sustainability break down solutions regarding sustainability and environmental issues into bite sized weekly actions. Follow #WakeUpWednesday on Facebook and Twitter to learn about some of the actions you can take this new year!

Can a Pizza Box Be Recycled? What You "Knead" to Know

To recycle or not to recycle? When it comes to greasy pizza boxes, do not recycle. Grease and oil are two of the worst contaminants in paper recycling. Any parts of a pizza box that are greasy or soiled should be put in the trash. If you'd like another option, try composting! Find out what else can and can't be recycled at Sanitation Services.