Opinion articles written by staff or guest writers
Reading time: 3 minsCertainly, a grand and ambitious effort to redefine the amphitheater and empty land on the north side of Mizner Park. It would foster art, dance, performance, and art education. A multi- million campus of creativity and entertainment, planned to break ground in 2025, completed in 2029.
Reading time: 2 minsThis article provides the City of Boca Raton 2024 Presidential Precinct Election vote results. We also provide a graphical view of the margins of victory in each city precinct.
Reading time: 2 minsIt’s like a bad game of coastal whack-a-mole: every time we think we’ve saved our beaches; another developer comes along. Not to mention the City of Boca Raton who deliberately fast – tracked and kept the meeting under wraps to minimize public turnout.
Reading time: 6 minsOn a related note, in a special meeting Monday Oct 21, the City Council will vote on Resolution 97-2024 to approve or deny the “Landlord Plan” for the privately funded Center for Arts and Innovation to be built in Mizner Park. With tens of millions raised from donors from around the world, the Center for Arts and Innovation complex would be the crowning jewel and capstone of Boca’s prized Mizner Park.
Reading time: 4 minsThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is planning an upgrade to US1 (Federal Highway) in…
Reading time: 8 minsHopefully, the absurdity of fast tracking a TOD/government campus project of this magnitude is grasped and wiser heads prevail.
Reading time: 5 minsThe Pacaso business plan is to convert houses in residential areas into luxury vacation time share properties. All without the owner knowing about it.
Reading time: 5 minsQuestions arose about Tower 155 not conforming to stated quality and assurances. The HOA hired engineers to inspect it and their report warranted a lawsuit.
Reading time: 6 minsPalmetto Park Plaza in Boca Raton is being reimagined by its owner (Selig Enterprises) to “create a better-connected neighborhood shopping experience for years to come”. The Plaza is not without potential to elevate itself from Florida Strip Mall to modern mixed use community hub but the current proposal lacks vision.
Reading time: 6 minsThe notion of creating a “Place” over a “Plaza” will transform this area of Boca Raton. But it is an undertaking that will require leadership and vision from Selig Enterprises plus the cooperation of residents, City planners, County traffic engineers, and the other property owners. Every one benefits. Everyone has a vested interest in its success. But you have to think big.