Reading time: 3 mins While there are numerous similarities regarding the bicycling environments between Boca Raton and Miami Beach, there is also a large difference.
Jim Wood

Jim Wood
Jim Wood is a computer engineer who holds undergraduate degrees in mathematics and management, a master’s degree in computer engineering and an MBA. He is also a veteran who served four years on active duty with the United States Air Force. His interests include cycling, guitar, and cooking. He moved to Boca with his family in 1992 and is a member of the Boca Raton Bicycle Club and the FAU Alumni Association.
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Reading time: 2 mins This article provides a summary of voting results to the precinct level from the March 9, 2021 Boca Raton Municipal Election.
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Reading time: 2 mins The Notice to Proceed was provided to the Wildflower Park Seawall Replacement project contractor; thus, officially starting demolition of the existing seawall and construction of the new seawall.
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Reading time: 3 mins The sidewalk on the west side of NE 5th Avenue is about to get a much-needed improvement. Construction of a new six-foot sidewalk is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2021 and be completed in the fall of 2021.
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The Watchdog
City of Boca Raton Presidential Election Vote Results 2020 vs 2016
by Jim Woodby Jim WoodReading time: 3 mins The Trump/Pence team won in the eastern section, the middle section was almost even and the Biden/Harris team won in the western section.
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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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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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Reading time: 3 mins As shown in the pictures, the Wildflower Park seawall is deteriorating and gets inundated with seawater at high tides at certain times of the year.
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Reading time: 3 mins A formal evaluation of the IDG as represented by the test case building designs is supposed to be completed by the city so lessons learned can be used to improve future building designs in the downtown. This should be completed before any more downtown buildings are approved with the Interim Design Guidelines.
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Reading time: 2 mins On June 23, 2020 the Boca Raton city council passed resolution 80-2020 authorizing the staff to proceed with project planning for Wildflower and Silver Palm Park