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Disney cancels Brightline Station

June 30, 2022

East Palmetto Safety: Internal City Emails Tell a Different Story

June 20, 2022

Neighborhoods are for Neighbors Not Motels

May 15, 2022

Ordinance 5610: An Open Letter to the Mayor and Boca City Council

April 18, 2022

The Hijacking of NIMBY

February 27, 2022

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  • Boca Matters

    NOALF: It’s not about an Assisted Living Facility

    by Katie Barr and Les Wilson February 21, 2022
    by Katie Barr and Les Wilson February 21, 2022

    Reading time: 2 mins The editors at WPTV, Sun Sentinel and Boca Mag won’t let their reporters tell the NOALF side of the story. So we are. #shame #noalf

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  • The Watchdog

    Wildflower/Silver Palm Park Tracker Update – February 13, 2022

    by Jim Wood February 17, 2022
    by Jim Wood February 17, 2022

    Reading time: 3 mins This article provides information on the status of the Wildflower Park and Silver Palm Park enhancements as well as information on when they might be completed.

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  • FAU Progressive Black Men Inc.

    by Nile Fortner January 16, 2022
    by Nile Fortner January 16, 2022

    On Episode XX (20) of the BocaFirst podcast, Boca Soul Connexion/BocaSoulX, president of PBM, Michael Jean-Juste discusses with Nile Fortner, the on-campus and off-campus work of PBM

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  • Boca Viewpoint

    Short Term Rentals in Boca Raton’s Residential Neighborhoods

    by Joe Graubart December 19, 2021
    by Joe Graubart December 19, 2021

    Reading time: < 1 min Short-term rentals, including Airbnb are not permitted and should be reported. 

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  • Boca Viewpoint

    A Chicago Setting for Downtown Boca?

    by Alan Neibauer November 21, 2021
    by Alan Neibauer November 21, 2021

    Reading time: 3 mins This is a massive three-building  project that would dominate over Sanborn Square. In fact, the developer, the same who brought us Tower 155, recently told a group of residents that it will give us a “Chicago setting” in downtown Boca. 

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  • The Watchdog

    Zoning Change Alert: Council Looks at Adding Hi-Rises to Neighborhoods.

    by Holli Sutton November 14, 2021
    by Holli Sutton November 14, 2021

    Reading time: 4 mins Boca Raton’s single-family housing is under attack. A developer’s proposal requests new residential zoning that allows multi-family buildings in a single-family residential district.

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  • The Watchdog

    Wildflower/Silver Palm Park Tracker Update – October 21, 2021

    by Jim Wood October 28, 2021
    by Jim Wood October 28, 2021

    Reading time: 3 mins This article provides information on the status of the Wildflower Park and Silver Palm Park…

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  • John King – Spicy Wear

    by Nile Fortner October 11, 2021
    by Nile Fortner October 11, 2021

    On Episode 19 of the BocaFirst podcast, Boca Soul Connexion/BocaSoulX, founder of Spicy Wear, John King, discusses with Nile Fortner, how he started his business out of his dorm, how he started Spicy Wear, what the clothing line offers, and his variety of stylish apparel.

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  • Christina Nicholson

    by Nile Fortner September 7, 2021
    by Nile Fortner September 7, 2021

    TV journalist, podcaster, blogger, and a public relations specialist, Christina Nicholson, discusses with Nile Fortner, her blog Christina All Day, modern media techniques people may use, doing TedX Talks at Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus, podcasting, and more on this BocaFirst podcast episode.

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  • Racquel Goldy

    by Nile Fortner July 17, 2021
    by Nile Fortner July 17, 2021

    On Episode 17 of the BocaFirst podcast, multimedia content creator, podcaster, on-air radio host, and FAU alumnus, Racquel Goldy, discusses with Nile Fortner, what inspired her to go into this field, covering events, and interviewing worldwide musicians and bands.

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