gumbo limbo

Reading time: 2 mins The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District considered several requests in public comment on Monday to rename the Ocean Strand property for legendary park advocate Gordon Gilbert, perhaps as the “Gordon Gilbert Park & Preserve”.

For almost 40 years, the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center has been operated by the City of Boca Raton and the legendary Boca favorite is loved by locals, tourists, volunteers, and all-kinds of community lovers. The nature center is currently in development for some upgrades such as the return of the beloved 40-foot Gumbo Limbo Tower and virtual tours and classes.
On episode seven of the Boca Soul Connexion/BocaSoulX, Nile Fortner discusses these Gumbo Limbo upgrades. Also, city council member Andrea O’Rourke shares with Nile what she knows about these upgrades, what to expect, and more on this podcast episode.

Reading time: 5 mins Gumbo Limbo is often called a jewel in Boca Raton. Sadly, the setting for this “jewel of Boca Raton” is worn and outdated, and not much is being done about it.

Reading time: 2 mins They have just launched a campaign to bring back the tower at Gumbo Limbo. Those who remember the previous one know how amazing it was to climb and have a vista across the intercoastal and the nature center itself.

Reading time: 2 mins Early in the discussion the District pointed out that they had over $38 million on their plate with projects such as Gumbo Limbo

Reading time: 2 mins Responding to requests from the community, the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District (the District) voted on Tuesday to keep the current tax rate in place for the upcoming fiscal year.

Reading time: 2 mins On Sept 11 The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District (District) met to discuss its budget for next year.

Reading time: < 1 min Michele Peel is the President of Friends of Gumbo Limbo. Maintaining Gumbo Limbo is the responsibility of Beach and Parks District. Gumbo Limbo sees 200,000+ visitors a year and Friends is working hard to ensure a city master plan is implemented for a much needed renovation. Michele explains.