Join us for a Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 30 from 9am - 10am at the Boca Raton Cemetery (451 SW 4th Ave), followed by a FREE concert featuring patriotic, family-friendly music from 7pm - 8pm at the Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real). Learn more on the Memorial Day webpage.

Feedback and input from the public is welcome during the public comment period after the morning sessions each day and at the end of the day. The workshops will be recorded and available for viewing the following week. Visit the Strategic Plan webpage to stay up-to-date.

With Hurricane Season beginning June 1, it’s never too early to be prepared. Stay tuned for our upcoming Hurricane Newsletter which contains helpful information and resources. And if you’re not already, be sure to sign up for emergency alerts and connect with us on social media.

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City residents can receive additional savings on flood insurance premiums. At present the City has a Classification of 7 in the Community Rating System (CRS) which qualifies residents in high hazard flood zones for a 15% discount on their flood insurance premium. 

For more information visit, the City's website.

In partnership with the Florida Section American Water Works Association (FSAWWA), the City participated in the annual Drop Savers Contest. The poster contest received over 600 entries from all Boca Raton schools, grades K-5. Each participant had to submit an entry showing a slogan, drawing, or combination of the two with a water conservation theme. Visit the City website to see the winners and their artwork.

Visit the Water Conservation webpage to learn how you can help reduce your water use!

There are many agencies with projects happening throughout the City, including Palm Beach County, Florida Department of Transportation and FPL. To keep track of all these projects, visit our Road & Municipal Projects webpage.

You can also view our Road Closures page, which features an up-to-date Google map showing road closures throughout the City due to current projects.

May 8 - Mother's Day

May 9 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

May 10 - City Council Regular Meeting

May 23 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

May 24 - City Council Regular Meeting

May 30 - Memorial Day Observed (City Offices Closed)

May 31 & June 1 - Strategic Planning

Please take notice of the holiday sanitation schedule for Memorial Day (observed on Monday, May 30) as your collection days may change:

Remember, sign up for Text Alerts reminders sent directly to your phone.

Save the date for the 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands competition on Friday, June 3, 7pm - 10:30pm at the Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real). Bands will compete in one of two categories: Under 20 years old or Over 20 years old. Learn more on the Battle of the Bands webpage.

A special Teen Marketplace featuring young entrepreneurs ages 13-19 will take place during the Battle of the Bands competition from 6pm to 9pm. It's a great opportunity for young entrepreneurs in the area to showcase their local businesses. Learn more and apply on the City's website.

There's always something to do thanks to Recreation Services. We've gathered all of this month's highlights in one spot for you to find a class, program, show, event, activity or sport at one of our many parks or facilities.

Visit the Recreation Highlights page to find your next activity, and scroll down to see this month's features.

The final Food Truck Friday of the season takes place Friday, May 6 from 11am to 2pm at Memorial Park (150 Crawford Blvd) next to the Boca Raton Community Center. Enjoy live music and awesome food. Bring your friends or family; we can't wait to see you there!

The school year is almost over and summer is upon us. If you're looking for a summer camp program to enroll your child(ren) in, the City is offering some fantastic camp programs at locations across the City:

Visit the 2022 Camps webpage for more information.

Make a difference this summer as a Volunteer Science Camp Counselor at the Sugar Sand Park Children's Science Explorium. Volunteers ages 15 and older can apply. If interested, please contact Nikki Horbach at nhorbach@myboca.us to set up an interview.

There are also multiple volunteer positions available for ages 16 and up at Gumbo Limbo. Visit the Gumbo Limbo's website or call 561-544-8538 for details.

The Boca Raton Public Library is celebrating Summer Reading May 31 - July 31. This year's theme is "Ocean of Possibilities."

Read as much as you can throughout the summer for the chance to win some great prizes. Participants of all ages get a tote for signing up, while age groups get specific prizes -- including a Nintendo Switch Lite for Grades 6-12. Visit the Summer Reading webpage to learn more.

City of Boca Raton Athletics (COBRA) opens registration in May for a wide range of sports programs for both adults and children.

Online registration for Adult Flag Football begins on May 2. You can learn more on the COBRA website or by contacting Benjamin Bell at 561-367-7033 or bbell@myboca.us.

COBRA offers many youth classes and youth sports leagues. Walk-in registrations begin May 21 at the Sugar Sand Park Field House (300 S Military Trail) for

You can contact Kelvin Edmond at 561-347-3916 or kedmond@myboca.us for more information. Visit Sugar Sand Park for more classes and programs.

During National Bike to Work Week May 16 - 22, the City encourages you to try riding your bike to and from work! The more people who bike to work, the less air pollution and traffic congestion there will be.

Don't live close enough to bike to work? Visit the Take Action webpage for other ideas on how to get your bike ride in!

Does the City Actually Recycle? YES!

While there were some disruptions in the recycling markets in the last few years, the City never stopped recycling and continues to save taxpayer money by recycling.

Since 2010, the City has received over $1.2 million dollars in revenue shares from the Solid Waste Authority selling the materials we collect, and $300k a year by avoiding trash disposal costs. Those savings help maintain high levels of service at a low cost to our residents.

For more recycling questions, visit the Recycling webpage.

Sign up for their quarterly newsletter and learn about programs, beach cleanups, tree giveaways, and more!

Boca Raton's award-winning teams provide our community with world-class services, parks, beaches, public safety & more. Join us today!

The City is also offering summer opportunities:

View all our opportunities and apply today!

Coronavirus Relief Funds Available for City Residents

Visit the Rental and Foreclosures Programs webpage for information about Coronavirus relief funds available to City homeowners and renters.

Last Thursday, April 28 was Bring Your Child to Work Day and we had a great turnout! Deputy Mayor Andrea Levine O'Rourke, and Council Members Yvette Drucker and Andy Thomson greeted our employees' children at City Hall and answered questions about the city.

After a group photo, the children went with their parents to help around their offices -- from Police Services and Utility Services to Human Resources and Recreation Services. Thank you to all of the students and parents that participated!