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South Florida is facing a new plague: the single use face mask.

January 13, 2021

Wildflower Park Seawall Replacement Project – STARTED

December 23, 2020

Sidewalk Renovation planned for Boca’s NE 5th Ave

December 23, 2020

Possible New Name for Ocean Strand to honor “Park Legend”

December 23, 2020

City of Boca Raton Presidential Election Vote Results 2020 vs 2016

December 16, 2020

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  • COVID Trackers

    The BocaFirst Weekday COVID-19 Tracker

    by Jim Wood and Les Wilson January 21, 2021
    by Jim Wood and Les Wilson January 21, 2021

    Reading time: 3 mins Includes Warp Speed vaccination stats. Updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This is our COVID-19 “at a glance” infographic and tracker for Boca Raton and Palm Beach County based on data collected from the Florida Department of Health.

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  • Boca Matters

    BocaMatters with Neil Saffer

    by Katie Barr and Les Wilson December 16, 2020
    by Katie Barr and Les Wilson December 16, 2020

    Reading time: < 1 min Neil Saffer is a well known in Boca Raton for charity fundraising. Neil talks about how COVID changed auctions and how they were able to raise money for the charities that had to keep going.

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  • The Watchdog

    Palmetto Park Road Shared Use Path Progress Update

    by Jim Wood November 19, 2020
    by Jim Wood November 19, 2020

    Reading time: 3 mins A major step toward completing the Palmetto Park Road Shared Use Path (PPRSUP) is about to start. This step will expand the Palmetto Park Road bridge over the El Rio Canal to include an eight-foot path and increase the separation of the path from the roadway. These enhancements will improve the safety and enjoyment of the path for cyclists and pedestrians.

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  • The Watchdog

    Trick or Treat. Don’t get Spooked. BocaFirst is looking out for you!

    by BocaFirst October 29, 2020
    by BocaFirst October 29, 2020

    Reading time: 2 mins Halloween brings out our inner child and the spirt of sharing sweets. We think it’s…

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  • Boca Viewpoint

    Built on Sand: 2600 N Ocean

    by Dr. Michael Laszlo October 22, 2020
    by Dr. Michael Laszlo October 22, 2020

    Reading time: 3 mins The beachfront lot at 2600 N. Ocean Blvd is back in the news. This lot cannot be developed under city code because it lies seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL), that is, east of A1A.

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  • The Watchdog

    Boca Save Our Beaches Partners for Clean Waterways

    by Jessica Gray October 22, 2020
    by Jessica Gray October 22, 2020

    Reading time: 3 mins We are taking a multi-tiered approach to tackle ocean pollution problems. Soon, we will be testing our local waters for bacteria, raising public awareness, and finding real solutions to ocean pollution; solutions that restore healthy watersheds, protect local water supplies, and keep pollution from reaching the ocean.

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  • Boca ViewpointCOVID Trackers

    It’s been 3 weeks since FL moved to Phase 3

    by Les Wilson October 22, 2020
    by Les Wilson October 22, 2020

    Reading time: 6 mins The ultimate effect of the COVID pandemic is its death toll and economic damage. Florida’s Case Fatality Rate says Floridians have handled COVID while enjoying the social and economic benefits of Phase 1 & 2. Residents are free to choose their activities and risk.

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  • Boca Matters

    Virtual BocaMatters with Andrea Virgin

    by Katie Barr and Les Wilson October 12, 2020
    by Katie Barr and Les Wilson October 12, 2020

    Reading time: < 1 min For all its high rises, Boca Raton lacks a Performing Arts complex so cultural events bypass Boca when booking events. The Boca Raton Arts District Exploratory Corporation set out to fix that.

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  • Boca Viewpoint

    How Much Golf is Too Much Golf?

    by Joe Panella October 12, 2020
    by Joe Panella October 12, 2020

    Reading time: 2 mins It seems like the never-ending debate about keeping “Golf in Boca Raton” may have solved…

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  • The Watchdog

    Two Sets of Books

    by Jim Wood October 12, 2020
    by Jim Wood October 12, 2020

    Reading time: 3 mins There are currently two key methods of calculating COVID-19 positivity in use for Florida. They yield far different values for this important metric and the results of this disconnect could be catastrophic.

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