Learn more on the Aquatics webpage.

The City of Boca Raton has been selected as the winner of the City Spirit Award for the Florida Municipal Achievement Awards from the Florida League of Cities for the Boca Raton Public Library's StoryWalk program. Library staff created the outdoor StoryWalk as an innovative way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about the City Spirit Award, or visit the Library website for more information.

To maintain the City's high quality water system, Utility Services will temporarily modify the disinfection process used by the water treatment facility for two weeks starting Sunday, July 18 through Sunday, August 1. Customers may notice a slight chlorine taste or odor in the tap water during this time. Fire hydrants will be flushed during this time as well. Customers may notice flowing water in streets and swales, localized lower water pressures and a slight discoloration of their tap water.

For more information on this process, please visit Utility Services or call 561-338-7310.

The City's Utility Services Department recently published the 2020 Drinking Water Quality Report, which provides a comprehensive summary of water quality tests required by multiple government agencies. View the 2020 Annual Water Quality Report to learn more about your drinking water.

Now that summer is in full swing, here's a friendly reminder that garage sales in neighborhoods within City limits require residents to obtain a permit.

To get a permit, residents can fill out an application ONLINE. Applications will typically be approved by email within 24 hours, Monday - Friday. Homeowners must comply with the garage sale permitting regulations that can be found on the City's website. Contact Code Enforcement at CodeCompliance@myboca.us or 561-393-7825 for more information.

Special Event Permits are NOW being accepted for events AFTER July 19. Visit the Special Event Permits page or call 561-367-7081 for more information. Pavilion rentals are also available now for the following locations:

Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to all of those impacted by the Surfside Building Collapse. As a neighboring City, we send our prayers and support to the families and victims of this tragic incident as well as to the many brave men and women who tirelessly continue to search and rescue those still unaccounted for. If you would like to support the families and victims, please visit supportsurfside.org.

Are you looking to get involved or give back to our City? We have several volunteer board positions open this month for individuals with interests and experience ranging from finance, art & culture, environment, housing, and development. View current openings and apply online, preferred by 5pm, Friday, July 16.

Like you, we are watching Tropical Storm Elsa. City staff is making necessary preparations before a potential storm and encourage our residents and business owners in the area to do the same. For more information on how to prepare and develop a hurricane plan, watch the Mayor's hurricane message, access the City's Hurricane Guide and visit Be Prepared Boca. Be sure to sign up to receive alerts from the City (below).

The City encourages all residents and businesses to sign up for emergency notifications to stay connected before, during and after an emergency or storm. CodeRED allows City officials the ability to deliver prerecorded and emergency telephone notifications to residents via text and phone call.

Nixle also keeps you up-to-date with relevant information from Boca Raton Police Services. To receive alerts from your local agency, sign up or text your zip code to 888777 for mobile alerts.

If you use the ParkMobile app for parking at City meters, you should have received a Security Notification email from ParkMobile in May. As a reminder, be sure to change your password in the "Settings" section of the ParkMobile app or on the ParkMobile website. If you need step-by-step instructions on how to change your password, click HERE.

Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services has a new addition to its Fire Rescue Fleet -- Fire Boat 3. Fire Boat 3 is well equipped with all the latest in marine electronics to assist crews with any mission they may be deployed on. You can view Fire Boat 3 in action in this video.

For additional projects, visit the City's projects page.

You may have noticed a sign for a temporary parking lot across the street from the Downtown Library. Construction of the temporary parking lot began in May. The lot will serve patrons and staff of the library while construction of the station and parking garage is underway. Construction of the lot is expected to be completed in August 2021.

July 4 - Independence Day

July 5 - Independence Day Observance (City Offices Closed & Sanitation Changes)

July 26 - CRA Regular Meeting / City Council Workshop

July 27 - City Council Regular Meeting

Please take notice of the updated sanitation schedule for Independence Day, as your collection day may change:

View the 2020-21 Holiday Sanitation Schedule and sign up for sanitation schedule change alerts at Notify Me.

Recreation Services will present "Red, White, & Blue in Boca," a Virtual 4th of July Celebration on the Boca Raton Recreation Facebook page and the City of Boca Raton's YouTube Channel. The virtual celebration will include live performances by local musicians and a virtual firework display.

For more information, follow Boca Raton Recreation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

While we may enjoy Fourth of July festivities, some of our furry friends may not be so keen. Here are some tips to keep in mind this coming weekend:

Mayor Scott Singer presented a proclamation to Recreation Services Director Michael Kalvort declaring July 2021 Park and Recreation Month in Boca Raton. We encourage everyone to enjoy the facilities, parks and leisure activities provided by the Recreation Services Department, and to share your appreciation for the City's parks and recreation professionals with the hashtag #OurParkAndRecStory. You can watch the proclamation video on YouTube or read it HERE.

Visit the Recreation Updates webpage for the latest information on parks, community centers, trails, parks and facilities, including:

Get the latest Recreation Updates.

A new Waste Reduction Ordinance prohibits the use of polystyrene foam products by food vendors on City property and prohibits the use of balloons and confetti at outdoor areas. Special event permittees and facility renters will also be required to forego wasteful polystyrene foam in favor of other products.

Visit the City's website for more information and resources. Also, head over to the Take Action webpage and take our voluntary waste reduction pledge to earn 15% off at the Friends of Gumbo Limbo shop through Labor Day and get 20 miles towards the Migration Madness Summer Activity Series.

On June 7, Sustainability Manager Lindsey Nieratka and a team of consultants presented the overview of the regional Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) conducted as part of a regional partnership to identify current vulnerabilities to various climate related threats. Visit the Coast Resilience Partnership website to read the report and executive summary. You can also watch the City Council Workshop presentation.

The Beautification Committee, Recreation Services and the Office of Sustainability's Project Shade Tree 2021 provided residents with the opportunity to have a larger tree professionally installed in their yard at a heavily discounted price. With our non-profit partner, Community Greening, we were able to plant a mix of 76 fruiting and native trees. For upcoming opportunities to plant trees in the City and for other tree giveaways, visit the City website.

On June 16, Shawn Turner, Plumber for Municipal Services Department, was presented the Carnegie Medal by Mayor Scott Singer on behalf of the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission (created to recognize outstanding acts of selfless heroism). Shawn is one of 18 people to receive North America's highest honor for civilian heroism.

Watch the Carnegie Medal get presented to Shawn on the City's Facebook page. Congratulations Shawn and thank you again for your courageous act of bravery!

WalletHub recently ranked Boca Raton as the #8 Best Beach Town to Live in out of 145 cities. WalletHub compared cities across 62 key indicators of livability including affordability, weather, safety, economy, education & health, and quality of life. See the full list on WalletHub.

See what's happening in Boca's bustling business world in the Office of Economic Development's latest Quarterly Report newsletter. After a year that was anything but "business as usual," Economic Development is happy to share some very exciting things happening -- from aviation marketing campaigns and the announcement of the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl date, to the groundbreaking of Boca Ice & Fine Art Center ... and more!

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently presented the City of Boca Raton’s Office of Management and Budget with the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award represents a substantial achievement by the City and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest values of governmental budgeting. Read more...