Get Out and Swing!

An interactive art installation is coming to Wildflower Park. Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0 is a series of three-dimensional red frames that resemble homes, each featuring an inviting swing. Perfect for everyone to enjoy. Learn more.

Stop by for a swing October 25 - December 5! Wildflower Park | 551 E. Palmetto Park Road

8am - 11pm

Photo Credit: Mi Casa, Your Casa 2.0, a creation by Esrawe + Cadena © Creos

General Election Voting

Take note of some important dates around the General Election and see details on the City's elections webpage.

Remember: Register to vote by Monday, Oct. 7.

Early Voting: Sugar Sand Park, Downtown Library, and Spanish River Library have early voting Monday, Oct. 21 - Sunday, Nov. 3, 7am - 7pm.

Vote by Mail: Request a Vote-by-Mail ballot by 5pm on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7am - 7pm. Find your voting location.

2024 - 25 Permits Now Available

Annual permits for 2024-2025 are now on sale. Purchase or renew your permits online or at a City facility with proof of residency. Permits available:

• Bark Beach at Spanish River Park
• Beach Permits
• Boat Launch & Recovery Permits
• Mizner Bark Dog Park

2024-25 Final Budget Approved with No Increase to Tax Rate

Council recently approved the FY 2024-25 Budget and Capital Improvements Program. The budget supports the City’s Strategic Focus Areas and Priorities and is designed to maintain the City’s outstanding service levels and AAA bond rating.

Highlights include:

• No increase in millage rate at 3.6734 which is slightly lower than FY 23-24.
• No increase in fire assessment fee for FY 24-25 with annual residential fees at $155 and non-residential depending on size and type of property.
• Increase in sanitation rates by 4%, ($1.04 to $27.06 per month for single-family residences, and $0.64 to $16.38 per month for multi-family).
• Increase in water utility rates by 3.5%, or an average $1.49 per month.

To view the budgets, visit the City’s webpage. 

Hurricane Season: Know Your Zone

It's the height of hurricane season. Flooding, like we have seen with Helene, is the most common and destructive natural disaster in the US. Knowing your flood zone is key for the safety of your family and property. Floodplain management activities implemented by the City of Boca Raton may qualify residents for a 15% discount on their flood insurance premium!

Read the City's Get Set Before Things Get Wet brochure to be better prepared for potential floods.

Plus, check out additional resources from the City to stay prepared all year long.

• Be Prepared 2024 Hurricane Guide 
• Hurricane Information webpage

Sign Up to Stay Aware

Make sure to sign up for Alert Boca to receive text notifications on storms, traffic, accidents, and emergencies from the City and Boca Raton Police Services. Use the link above, or text AlertBoca (no space) to 38276.

Your City Leaders Appointed to Legislative Policy Committees

Deputy Mayor Yvette Drucker, Council Member Fran Nachlas and City Manager George S. Brown have been selected to serve on Legislative Policy Committees with the Florida League of Cities.

Their work will help prioritize issues most likely to affect municipal governance and local decision-making during the legislative session. Learn more.

Engage with Your City

Florida City Government Week is celebrated October 21 - 27, when cities across the state engage citizens in the work of municipal government. It's a time for the City to provide and foster civic education, collaboration, and volunteerism. Get involved with the City!

• Join a board or committee 
• Attend a City Council meeting
• Become a volunteer

What Do You Love About Boca?

Pen your personal "Ode to Boca” and be part of the City's Centennial Celebration in 2025. It's easy - 5 lines, with the number of words for each line based on your home or work zip code.

Submit your Ode to Boca Today!

It's the 2024 Boca Bowl!

Get ready for a great day of football in the City and more fun festivities.

Joint Teams Pep Rally

Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 6pm | Mizner Park Amphitheater

This FREE event features both teams’ bands, dancers and cheerleaders, food and beverages.

2024 Boca Bowl

Wednesday, Dec. 18 | Kickoff at 5:30pm | FAU Stadium

Two lucky teams (to be determined early December) will battle it out on the field. Enjoy the Fanzone and cheer on the teams.

View the 2024 Boca Raton Bowl information.

Walk & Roll to School Day

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Celebrate the 28th Annual National Walk & Roll to School Day this month. The event teaches our kids to be more active, and promotes safe routes to walk, bike and roll to school.

Learn more how you can participate, register your school, and have fun. WalkBiketoSchool.org.

Celebrate Mobility Week

The City is celebrating Mobility Week with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and partner agencies from October 25 – November 2. 

This annual event promotes awareness of safe, multimodal transportation choices with events and promotions that encourage Floridians to experience new transportation options. 

Visit the City's Mobility Week webpage for more events.

Share Your Input - Public Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6pm - 7:30pm

Boca Raton Community Center Annex Bldg.

Join us for a Vision Zero Public Meeting, where City staff will discuss an Action Plan being developed to achieve safe streets in our City. Participants will hear more about the Vision Zero policy and can provide input about traffic safety and concerns by completing a public survey. 

Biking Initiatives

Help the City's Bike Friendly Community efforts by completing a survey from the League of American Bicyclists by Tuesday, Oct. 15. 

Own a business? Join hundreds of leading businesses across the nation to become a Bicycle Friendly Business. The City is offering up to $250 for your business to certify. Apply by Oct. 30!

How can I best deal with the iguanas on my property?

Iguanas can be a nuisance around the house, damaging landscaping and leaving a mess in yards and pools. While the City does not provide capture or removal services for iguanas on private property, there are some tips and resources available to help you properly deal with these unwanted guests. Learn more.

Get Involved with the City

Are you or someone you know, looking to get involved or give back to our City? We have several volunteer board positions open this month:

• Civil Service Board
• Community Appearance Board
• Enviornmental Advisory Board
• Permitting & Construction Review Board

View current openings and apply online! Visit www.myboca.us/Boards for more information.

City Facility Closings & Changes

For City sanitation customers, please note the holiday sanitation schedule for the Columbus Day holiday (observed on Monday, October 14, 2024) as your collection days may change:

• There will be no sanitation service on Monday, Oct. 14.
• Monday, Oct. 14 service will a day LATER on Tuesday, Oct. 15. 
• Tuesday, Oct. 15 service will be a day LATER Wednesday, Oct. 16. 

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

Music for Your Monster Mash

Check out our A Boca Raton Halloween Spotify playlist -- perfect for your Halloween party where you can eat, drink and be scary! Spook your guests with favorites from Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Belafonte, Lana Del Ray, and MORE!

Tree Giveaway

Saturday, Oct. 26 | 10am

Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC)

150 FREE trees will be passed out to City of Boca Raton residents (See City Limits Map) thanks to our tree planting partnership with the Community Greening! This will be a walk-up event, with options for native shade trees and fruit trees. First-come, first-served, with a limit of two trees per household. Check out the details.

'Unwrap the Wave' Candy Wrapper Recycling Program

October 15 - November 8

Did you know that in the typical Halloween season Americans purchase more than 300,000 tons of candy? The City is participating in the Loggerhead Marine Life Center's Unwrap the Wave program.

Bring your clean candy wrappers to the following locations and put them in the designated bins:

• Gumbo Limbo Nature Center 
• Sugar Sand Park Community Center 
• Downtown Library
• Spanish River Library

Check out Murray the Candy-Eating Mummy at Sugar Sand Park Community Center!

E-Waste Recycling Drive

Saturday, Nov. 23 | 9am-12pm

Spanish River Library

Start collecting your broken and old electronics to recycle properly. Accepted items include:

Tabletop electronics, hand-held devices, small appliances, batteries, lightbulbs, and more!

Be in the Holiday Street Parade!

The 52nd Annual Holiday Street Parade, on December 4, will feature fun floats, community groups, dancing, lighting, and music along Federal Highway in Downtown Boca. 

Apply to be part of the Holiday Street Parade by November 6. This year's parade theme is Winter Wonderland.

Recreation Fall Programs

October 10: Florida Straits to Cuba-A Living History of the Buildings Left Behind with Mario Cartaya

October 12: Ñu y el Fuego (Ñu and the Fire)

October 17: Dowsing: Magic Or Science? with Dr. Sandra Norman 

October 18: Friday Night At The Museum