Reading time: 5 minsContrary to what some said, the standoff between Boca Regional Hospital and United Healthcare did not “blow over”. It’s in its third month.
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Reading time: 6 minsRather than increase tower pollution, an agreement was approved in June to take down the existing City tower and build a single 400’ tower.
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Reading time: < 1 minMany residences in Boca Teeca have been sold with the promise of a world class golf course. This entered into the decision making of many future residents but also the sales price paid. Even if they’re not avid golfers they might like to have a stunning view out their window.
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Reading time: < 1 minGolf tends to attract people from higher income brackets that buy more expensive homes, helping the tax base. Keeping these kind of people in Boca Raton happy is something to consider.
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Reading time: 5 mins It’s possible Crocker Partners will play a waiting game by focusing on the upcoming municipal election in March 2020, by offering financial support to a certain candidate of their choosing and funding friendly PAC’s to dramatically influence the vote and thereby put in place a council member that will do their bidding for Midtown.
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Reading time: < 1 minTeacher and student counselor Dr Anna Owens discusses the recent findings of Boca’s Education Task Force.
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Reading time: 4 minsMidtown landowners however, claimed that they were treated unfairly and sued. Led by Crocker Partners, they claimed their development rights were taken away. Rights that the Fifteenth Circuit Court of Palm Beach County have ruled they never had in the first place.
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Reading time: 4 minsTwice in recent years, these United Healthcare subscribers received letters warning that Boca Raton Regional Hospital won’t agree to take their insurance.
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Reading time: 2 minsEarlier this month Virgin Trains indicated their desire to provide additional stops between Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter, Florida. The City of Boca Raton is high on their list of potential targets and discussions appear to be underway.
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Reading time: < 1 minAlso known as “Transit Oriented Districts”, Boca Raton has 5 areas in Boca zoned as PMD. In this interview, Steve Utrecht explains PMDs and how they are intended to provide affordable housing and reduce traffic but are problematic if not implemented properly.