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2023 Year in Review
Learn about the remarkable accomplishments and progress your City achieved throughout 2023 from infrastructure, public services and safety, to mobility, environmental sustainability and so much more. All of it achieved with tremendous support from our staff, the community, and stakeholders. Your City, at work for you.
View the 2023 Year in Review.
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SAVE THE DATE:
State of the City & Community Celebration Event
Join us on April 10, 2024, for the inaugural State of the City & Community Celebration event! Join the City for an evening of live music, engaging activities, delicious food and beverages, and the opportunity to meet with Council members and City staff. Mayor Scott Singer will deliver an address on the State of the City during the festivities. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 10 | 6:00-8:30pm | Mizner Park Amphitheater
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Help Shape Public Art in Boca
How do YOU think public art can ENHANCE life in the City? Tell us! The City is excited to announce the launch of a Public Art Survey aimed at gathering input from residents and local stakeholders to help shape the future of art in Boca Raton.
Through this quick survey, the community will have the opportunity to provide valuable feedback on their preferences, interests, and ideas for public art installations throughout the city.
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March is Florida Bicycle Month
The City is celebrating Florida Bike Month! With over 84-miles of bike lanes, plus shared-use pathways and trails, the City offers great options for every bicyclist. Check out planned events for the month:
Florida Bicycle Month El Rio Trail Ride (Palm Beach Transportation & Planning Agency Event)
March 9 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Connect with your community and explore the natural beauty of the Yamato Scrub Natural Area with a scenic bike ride along the El Rio Trail. Perfect for beginners and avid cyclists. More Details.
Boca Raton Bicycle Month Proclamation
March 25 | 1:30pm at City Council Workshop, 6500 Congress Ave
Join us at a City Council Workshop Meeting as we formally declare March as Bike Month in the city!
Become a Bicycle Friendly Business (The League of American Bicyclists)
Through the Bicycle Friendly Business program, employers are recognized for encouraging an atmosphere for bicycling employees, customers, and the community. Learn more and apply!
Learn more about biking in Boca Raton.
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Your New Deputy City Manager
The City has announced the promotion of Chrissy Gibson to the position of Deputy City Manager.
Chrissy brings extensive experience, dedication and innovative leadership to her new role, where she will oversee critical offices and divisions including the City Clerk, Emergency Management, Sustainability, Public Art, Communications & Marketing, areas of Recreation Services, Human Resources and more.
A true native of Boca Raton, Chrissy graduated from Pope John Paul II High School, Florida Atlantic University and obtained her Master of Public Administration from Nova University. Her journey from her roots to this leadership position shows her passion for serving our city.
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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:
- Boca Raton Housing Authority
- Community Advisory Panel
- General Employee's Pension Board
- Historic Preservation Board
- Library Board
- Marine Advisory Board
- Permitting and Construction Review Board
- Planning and Zoning
- Police and Firefighters' Pension Board
- Special Magistrate
View current openings and apply online! Visit www.myboca.us/Boards for more information. Applications are due by 3/26 at 10:00am.
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Festival of the Arts BOCA
Festival of the Arts BOCA kicks off at the Mizner Park Amphitheater and runs March 1 - March 10 with a great lineup of performances and talks, including the Barcelona Flamenco Ballet, acclaimed poet Richard Blanco, singer Renee Flemming, designer Isaac Mizrahi, and a film screening of JAWS with a live orchestra.
Tickets available for purchase on the Festival BOCA website.
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A Fresh New Playlist for Your Spring Cleaning!
Tidying up doesn't have to be a dusty chore if you have good music. Dance with your broom to Taylor Swift, Counting Crows, Elvis and many more.
Check out our Spring Cleaning Spotify playlist!
Follow us on Spotify for fun, monthly music themes! We've curated Spotify playlists made by people who have great taste in music.
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Heads Up Boca! Bike Safety Tips
We are lucky to be able to bike all year long in South Florida, and as we celebrate Florida Bike Month, there is no better time to get out and explore the city on two wheels.
Before you head out for a bike ride, brush up on some simple, but important, safety tips. Help keep the roads safer for everyone and enjoy your ride.
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Check Your Equipment Inspect your bike before heading out.
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Protect Your Head Always wear a helmet.
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Stay Visible Use lights when biking at night or in low-light conditions.
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Follow Rules of the Road Bicyclists follow the same rules and traffic laws as motorists.
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Be Alert Keep a lookout for obstacles in your path.
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Stop Distractions Stay off the phone and don't use headphones.
Where to bike? Check out the City's Bike Map.
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Where can I get information about new development projects happening in the City?
The City has an interactive map on our website that shows the location of proposed, approved, under construction and completed development projects for the past two years in the City. To view, visit the City's Development Project Map. The map is updated monthly.
- When you find a project you're interested in, select it from the list on the left column and it will be highlighted on the map.
- If you click on an individual project on the map, additional details will be provided.
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Make Your Yard Sustainable!
Join the City and the University of Florida IFAS Extension for the SUSTAINABLE YARDS SERIES!
March 27 | Planting for Water Quality
Perfect for HOAs and waterfront homes. Learn how to use plants to keep your water bodies clean and clear.
Downtown Library from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Register in advance by emailing [email protected] for a FREE native plant to take home.
Speaker: Kara Kruger, UF|IFAS Palm Beach County Environmental Horticulture Extension Agent.
And in other news...
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Dune Restoration Work Day: March 9 - Native plant installation at Red Reef Park. Sign up here!
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Tree Give Away: April 6 at 9am – Hidden Lakes Park (City of Boca Raton resident only.)
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What City Meetings and Events are Planned This Month?
To receive notices on upcoming meetings, news, events, and more - sign up for tailored updates at Notify Me.
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School Spring Break Dates
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Palm Beach County Schools - March 18 - 22
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FAU - March 2 - 8
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Lynn University - March 3 - 9
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PBSC - March 4 - 10
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Battle of the Bands is Back!
The 4th Annual Battle of the Bands competition at Mizner Park Amphitheater will take place on August 9, 2024. Get ready for an epic night filled with electrifying performances and enthusiastic fans! Interested in competing for the $2500 grand prize? Apply now!
Have a budding small business? Apply to join our Young Entrepreneurs Market! Featuring ages 13 - 20, the market takes place during the Battle of the Bands competition from 6pm to 9pm. Interested in participating? Head over to the application!
Band applications & Young Entrepreneurs Market applications are due by June, 21, 2024.
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Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities: March 2
The City of Boca Raton is a
proud sponsor of the 15th Annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with
Disabilities. The event is the largest FREE and fun event in the nation for kids, adults, and Wounded Warriors with disabilities (seen or unseen).
Visit for complete event
details!
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Night Market:
March 7
Head to Downtown Boca for the monthly event, complete with delicious food options, sweet treats, local artists and makers, live music, art and much more!
Check out the awesome music & vendors at the March 7 Market!
Save the dates for
April 11 & May 9!
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Summer Camp Registration:
March 11
Get ready for the summer fun! Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor activities, arts and crafts, sports or science fun, we’ve got you covered this summer! Check out all of the camp offerings and information.
Mark your calendar, registration for residents begins March 11 and for
non-residents on March 18.
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Work with a purpose. Work for the City of Boca Raton. #WeAreCBR
Join our award-winning teams that provide the best services to our community of residents and businesses. Exciting opportunities are available across the following areas:
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City Manager's Office
∙ City Council Assistant
Financial Services
∙ Senior Buyer
Municipal Services
∙ Transportation Mobility & Connectivity Director
∙ Refrigeration/HVAC Mechanic
∙ Traffic Control Technician
Police Services
∙ Real Time Command Center Technician
∙ Police Officer Candidate
∙ Public Safety Call Taker
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Recreation Services
∙ Library Page - PT
∙ Financial Manager - Recreation Services
∙ Pool Lifeguard - PT
∙ Seasonal Pool Lifeguard
∙ Ocean Rescue Lifeguard - PT
∙ Environmental Camp Counselor - PT Seasonal
∙ Groundskeeper - Full and PT
Utility Services
∙ Plant Electrician
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