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Wildflower Park Now Open
The City's newest park, Wildflower Park, opened to the public on Saturday, Oct. 22 following a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Located on 2.3-acres, the multi-million dollar, newly-renovated park fronts the Intracoastal Waterway near the downtown district.
Learn more about Wildflower Park or check out our recap video of the opening.
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Be sure to mark your calendars for upcoming events at the City's new passive park:
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Nov. 21 - A local sand artist will create a 6-foot sand sculpture to commemorate the opening of Wildflower Park. Stop by throughout the week to see the progress.
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Dec. 16 - Palm Beach Plein Air artists will set up their easels to capture the views at Wildflower Park. Come by to see their work.
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Jan. 7 - FREE Tai Chi class at 9am
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Feb. 3 - Food Truck Friday 11am - 2pm
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You can also show your appreciation to our veterans or active military members by writing a kind letter to them at stations set up at both library locations near the front entrances:
- Nov. 1-10, Downtown and Spanish River Libraries during regular library hours
- Nov. 11, Mizner Park Amphitheater during the Veterans Day Ceremony and Concert, 11am - 2pm
Visit the Veterans Day webpage for more information.
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TimberTech Championship Returns to Boca Raton
The City is a proud sponsor of the TimberTech Championship, which returns to Boca Raton Oct. 31 - Nov. 6 at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club (2425 W Maya Palm Dr). Rounds 1, 2 and 3 will take place Friday - Sunday, Nov. 4-6.
Visit the City's website for more information.
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TimberTech Championship a Zero Waste Event for 2nd Year
The TimberTech Championship continues to be a Zero Waste Event and will be using the City's Sustainable Events Guide to ensure that the tournament is reducing its impact on the surrounding community.
You can learn more about their sustainability measures on the TimberTech website.
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City Commits to Traffic Safety with Vision Zero
The Boca Raton City Council unanimously voted to approve Resolution 122-2022 on Oct. 25, designating Boca Raton as a "Vision Zero City." The resolution directs City staff to create a Vision Zero Action Plan to establish a goal of no severe traffic injuries or fatalities. Learn more on the City's website.
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The City has long been committed to providing bike riders and pedestrians with safe accommodations for both travel and recreation. With over 84-miles of bike lanes as well as shared-use pathways and trails, the City's transportation network continues to be enhanced by unique and highly successful projects. Be sure to check out the NEW bike map to see how you can get around Boca. | | |
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Boca Raton CRA and City Council Approve Land Lease for Performing Arts Center
On Oct. 12, the City approved Resolution No. 2022-04-CRA and Ordinance No. 5616 allowing a 94-year land lease for The Center for Arts & Innovation (TCAI) on a 1.8-acre plot of land adjacent to and including the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Learn more on the City's The Center for Arts & Innovation webpage.
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It's Never Too Late to Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
Don't wait until the next storm is here to be prepared. Be sure to sign up for emergency text alerts from the City and Boca Raton Police Services through Alert Boca or text AlertBoca (no space) to 38276.
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City of Boca Raton Responds to Needs on the West Coast
The City partnered with the Boca Blue Benevolent and Boca Raton Firefighter and Paramedics Benevolent for a donation drive to benefit first responders that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Thank you to all of our residents and community partners for your generous donations.
Watch the recap video on our YouTube channel.
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Annual Sanitation Brochure
The 2022-2023 Sanitation Brochure is ready! Read about holiday schedule changes for the coming year, information on residential services, requirements for bulk and vegetation pickup, and more.
The brochure will be mailed to all residents and is also available on the City's Sanitation page.
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Coming Soon: City to Partner with Recycle Coach
Recycle Coach is a mobile app to help us all become better recyclers! Receive alerts for sanitation schedule changes, use the personalized collection schedule, and learn how to sort waste with the “What Goes Where?” tool. Stay tuned for details!
FACT: Every person in Palm Beach County produces 12+ lbs. of solid waste a day! Learn to reduce, reuse, recycle, and rethink at: www.swa.org/453/Reduce-Reuse-Recycle-Rethink.
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Have You Viewed our Road Closures Map?
Stay up-to-date on road projects happening in your community with our Road Closures Map on Google Maps. The map shows locations of partial and full road closures, contractors, dates and times for the work, and more! Rather have everything listed as text? Visit our Road Closures webpage.
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What City Meetings and Events are Planned This Month?
Stay in-the-know about City happenings. To receive notices on upcoming City meetings, news, events, and more, sign up for tailored updates at Notify Me.
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Veterans Day
There will be no sanitation service on Friday, November 11.
Friday, Nov. 11 collection will be a day EARLY on Thursday, Nov. 10
Thursday, Nov. 10 collection will be a day EARLY on Nov. 9
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Thanksgiving Day
There will be no sanitation service on Thursday, November 24.
Thursday, Nov. 24 collection will be a day EARLY on Wednesday, Nov. 23
There is no change to the Friday, Nov. 25 collection.
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Light the Lights at the Holiday Tree Lighting
Join us in kicking off the holiday season! The annual Holiday Tree Lighting returns to the Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real) on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6pm - 9pm.
In addition to the ceremonial tree lighting, attendees will enjoy vendors, snow flurries, trackless train rides, food and beverage, a stage show, and more!
Visit the Holiday Tree Lighting webpage for more details.
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Looking for even more to do? Visit our Recreation Highlights webpage for a complete rundown of every class, program, show, event, sport and offering at our recreation facilities. Highlights include: | |
- COBRA Adult Athletics Leagues
- COBRA Minis and Youth Volleyball
- Science Explorium Programs
- New Shows at the Willow Theatre
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- Professional Acting Classes for Adults
- Dance Classes (Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet)
- Boca Raton Tennis Center Renovations
- Shows at Mizner Park Amphitheater
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New Trees Planted Along El Rio Trail
The Office of Sustainability recently partnered with Community Greening to plant 40 new native trees along the El Rio Trail and nearby areas. Tree species included live oaks, gumbo limbos, slash pines, and pitch apples. As these trees grow they will provide much needed shade over the El Rio Trail. A big thanks to Community Greening and volunteers who helped make this happen!
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November 15 is America Recycles Day
In celebration of America Recycles Day, refresh your memory on how to Recycle Right. Learn what you can and can't recycle and which bins recyclable items go in on the SWA website.
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Unwrap the Wave
Don't throw away your Halloween candy wrappers -- recycle them! Bring your clean candy wrappers to collection bins at Sugar Sand Park or Gumbo Limbo Nature Center until November 10. Learn more...
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#WeAreCBR - Join Us!
Be a part of the teams that provide the best services, parks, beaches, utilities, public safety, and more to our community of residents and businesses. View all open positions across the following areas:
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Information Technology
- Business System Analyst - Police Services
Development Services
Financial Services
- Parking Enforcement Rep. - PT
Human Resources
Municipal Services
- Assistant Facilities Manager
- Land Surveyor
- Construction Contract Administrator
- Refuse Collector
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Police Services
- Evidence Custodian
- Police Records Clerk
- Police Officer Candidate (certified and non-certified)
Recreation Services
- Park Ranger
- Irrigation System Technician
- Pro Shop Attendant - PT
- Senior Communications Coordinator
Utility Services
- Project Engineer
- Utilities Network Crewchief
And many more!
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