Boca Briefs: Council Meeting Recaps

Stay in the know with the NEW Boca Brief! After the City Council meetings, read the recap on the latest key Council actions and other important City updates.

View updates from meetings on April 27 & 28: Community Master Plan, Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force, Memorial Park Discussion, Softball Fields Update, and more.

View updates from meetings on April 13 & 14:

Memorial Park Discussion, Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force, Boca Technology Center, Palm Beach International Academy at BRIC, Amendments to the EERP, and more.

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Let's Talk Boca

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the very first Let’s Talk Boca event on April 29. We had a packed room for a conversation with our City Manager and Deputy City Managers.

This new series is all about strengthening communication, helping residents better understand how local government works, sharing what’s happening across the City and hearing directly from City leadership and staff.

We appreciate everyone's time, thoughtful questions, and feedback. Let's continue the conversation at our next event - stay tuned for details. Learn more about the series.

View the entire community conversation.

Meet AskBoca: Your 24/7 City Access

Got a question? AskBoca makes it easy to get answers about City services and information - anytime. Available on the City’s website or by text, AskBoca helps residents find what they need, submit requests, and connect with City staff - all in one convenient place.

Visit MyBoca.us and start chatting or simply text “Hello” to 1-844-866-2622 to engage in conversation. 

And with support available in 70 languages, AskBoca is designed to make City services more accessible and easier to use for the entire community.

Honor Our Fallen Heroes -

Monday, May 25

Join us for our annual Ceremony to remember and honor our fallen heroes.

9am - 10am | Commemorative Ceremony

Boca Raton Cemetery (451 SW 4th Ave)

10:30am | Plaque Unveiling Ceremony

Memorial Park (in front of City Hall - south side facing Palmetto Park Rd)

Stay tuned for more details, check back on the Memorial Day webpage.

Night Market - Last One of the Season!

Thursday, May 7 - Head to Sanborn Square in Downtown Boca for the LAST event under the stars for the season. From 6pm - 9pm enjoy delicious food, sweet treats, local artists and makers, live music, art and much more!

Event Details & Vendors

(Night Market will return October 2026!)

Stay Informed When It Matters Most

In any emergency, every second matters. Stay connected with AlertBoca, the City’s emergency notification system providing real-time updates by text and email before, during, and after emergencies - including severe weather and public safety incidents.

Easily sign up online or text ALERTBOCA (one word) to 38276 and connect with us on social media.

As hurricane season approaches on June 1, it's also time to start preparing. Trim trees, clear out garages and stock up on essential supplies. Stay tuned for the City’s Hurricane Newsletter and monitor the National Hurricane Center's tropical outlooks starting May 15.

Get Out and Bike, Boca

May is National Bike Month - take advantage of more than 84 miles of bike lanes, shared-use paths, scenic trails across the City, and join us for the following programming:

2nd Annual Bike Rodeo

Young riders ages 6–10 are invited to the City’s 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 30. This fun, hands-on event will feature bike safety instruction and skill-building activities designed to help our youngest cyclists ride with confidence. Register today for one of four time slots between 9am - 11am. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

FREE Ebike Training for Teens

The City is sponsoring 150 FREE Ebike Training for Teens courses for Boca Raton RESIDENT teenagers. The online Ebike Pro Course is the most comprehensive training available for young drivers and pre-driving teens. Students will learn the skills needed for safe and responsible ebiking - skills that carry over into safer driving. Recommended for ages 12 - 19 years old.

The Future of Mobility Technology

Residents are invited to learn more about the technology behind autonomous vehicles and mobility at the 2026 Autonomous Vehicle Conference, hosted by Boca Raton–based Guident. This FREE event brings together innovators, students, and public-sector voices to explore this emerging mobility, with the City’s Public Works & Engineering Director moderating a session as part of the program.

May 29 | 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC), registration required.

Heads Up Boca! Stay Safe, Swim Smart

May is Water Safety Month, and the City’s Recreation Services joins this nationwide effort to help prevent water-related accidents and promote safe, enjoyable experiences in and around the water.

Throughout the month, Aquatics, Ocean Rescue and Fire Rescue will share tips on Water Safety Wednesdays to help you and your family stay safe.

View the Water Safety Month webpage.

City Facility Closings & Changes

For City sanitation customers, please note the holiday sanitation schedule for the Memorial Day holiday (observed on Monday, May 25) as your collection days may change:

• There will be NO sanitation service on Monday, May 25.
• Monday, May 25 service will be on Tuesday, May 26. 
• Tuesday, May 26 service will be on Wednesday, May 27.

Remember, sign up for Text Alerts reminders sent directly to your phone. Visit our website or text SanitationAlert (no space) to 38276.

Make Your Yard Sustainable!

Join our Office of Sustainability and the University of Florida IFAS Extension for the last FREE session of the Sustainable Yard Series.

Wednesday, May 26 
Composting: Creating Your Own Black Gold

Spanish River Library | 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Create a sustainable space for important pollinators. Speaker: Kara Kruger, UF|IFAS Palm Beach County Environmental Horticulture Extension Agent. Register for a FREE native plant.