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Jim Zervis Named Interim City Manager
City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer Jim Zervis as Interim City Manager, effective October 28, 2026. Jim will oversee the City's day-to-day operations and ongoing initiatives, bringing more than 20 years of local government leadership experience, including previous roles as City Manager and Finance Director. His extensive knowledge of the City's operations will help maintain continuity of services during the transition. Read more.
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Boca Foward
Boca Forward is the City’s umbrella identity for the projects, plans, and priorities shaping our city's future. From public spaces and infrastructure to City services and long-range planning, each initiative is different, but together they tell a larger story about how Boca Raton continues to invest, evolve, and move forward.
Have a seat at the table, join the conversation and help shape what comes next. Many initiatives. One City. Learn more.
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Memorial Park. Your Voice. Our Future.
Memorial Park holds a special place in our community, and the City wants your input as we begin planning for its future. Through a community-driven master planning process, led by Council-selected Chen Moore & Associates, we're exploring opportunities for parks, recreation, green spaces, veterans memorials and community gathering spaces throughout Memorial Park. Learn More.
Have a seat at the table and be part of the progress. Attend an upcoming community outreach event, take the survey and visit the project website. Your input matters.
Public Input Sessions: All sessions are open to the public.
- Saturday, Nov. 14 | 2pm – 4pm | Boca Raton Community Center
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Spanish River Library
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Thursday, Nov. 19 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Virtual session (details to follow)
Design Charette: All sessions are open to the public and will be held at The Studio at Mizner Park.
- Thursday, Dec. 10 | 5pm – 8pm | Introduction
- Friday, Dec. 11 | 10am – 6pm | Design Charette
- Saturday, Dec. 12 | 9am – 5pm | Design Charette
Online Survey:
Community Outreach Tables: Residents who cannot attend a public input session can stop by the City's Memorial Park information table at either of these events:
- Thursday, Nov. 5 | 6pm – 8pm | Night Market at Sanborn Square
- Saturday, Nov. 21 | 6pm – 8pm | Holiday Tree Lighting at Mizner Park
Learn More & Ask a Question:
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Police Services Headquarters Project
Built nearly 40 years ago, the current headquarters no longer reflects the space, technology and operational needs of modern policing. Now, the City is planning for the future of its Police Department Headquarters to ensure officers and staff have the facilities and resources needed to serve a growing community.
City Council approved ballot language for a $125 million bond referendum, which will be presented to voters in March 2027. If approved, the funding would support a new Police Headquarters, 911 communications center, downtown police component and more. Learn more.
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Key to City for Sasha Barkov
The City recently presented Florida Panthers captain, Stanley Cup champion and longtime Boca Raton resident Sasha Barkov with a Key to the City, one of the City's highest honors, recognizing his impact on the community.
A special thank you to Boca Ice, the Florida Panthers and the young hockey players who helped make this celebration memorable. Congratulations, Sasha!
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Jeffrey Street Groundbreaking
The City recently broke ground on the Jeffery Street Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing, which will create a new east-west connection in northeastern Boca Raton. Supported by $2 million in federal funding, the project will reconnect neighborhoods, improve access for residents, businesses and emergency responders, and support local mobility and long-term economic activity in the area. Learn more.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors
When a maintenance issue required the Town of Highland Beach to take its water storage tank offline, Boca Raton’s Utility Services supplied drinking water - purchased by the Town - through an existing connection between the two municipal water systems. This allowed Highland Beach residents to maintain reliable service and highlighted the value of regional partnerships and shared infrastructure.
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General Election: Nov. 3
The General Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, and will take place from 7am - 7pm.
Vote by Mail: The deadline to return your Vote-by-Mail ballot to the Supervisor of Elections’ Main Office is 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Learn more on the General Election webpage.
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Red, White & Boca:
A Veterans Day Celebration
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 4pm - 7pm
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Join us for a FREE day of observance and celebration, with live music performances, guest speakers, a Veterans Marketplace, and Classic Car Show. Veterans in uniform or with a Military ID receive a FREE meal ticket for on-site food vendors.
Visit the Veterans Day webpage for more information.
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It's the 2026 Boca Raton Bowl!
Get ready for fun festivities and a great day of football in Boca Raton at this year's Boca Raton Bowl and Pep Rally.
Joint Teams Pep Rally
Thursday, Dec. 17| 6pm | Mizner Park Amphitheater
This FREE event features both teams’ bands, dancers and cheerleaders. Food and beverages for purchase.
2026 Boca Bowl
Friday, Dec. 18 | Kickoff at 11am | 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 during the big game. Stay tuned for ticket on-sale date!
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Holiday Tree Lighting
Saturday, Nov. 21 | 6pm - 10pm
Mizner Park Amphitheater
Kick off the holiday season at the City's FREE annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Enjoy a ceremonial tree lighting, vendors, snow flurries, a craft station, Santa photo ops, FREE cookies, food and beverage vendors, music and more!
Visit Holiday Tree Lighting webpage for more details.
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School Zone Safety Program Expands
Beginning Monday, Nov. 9, the City is expanding its School Zone Safety Program to Calusa Elementary, Blue Lake Elementary, and Omni Middle School/Spanish River High School to help protect students and school staff.
The program uses RedSpeed cameras to deter speeding during school arrival and dismissal times when school zone lights are flashing. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by 11 mph or more will receive a $100 civil citation, with no points on their license or impact on insurance rates. Learn more.
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Heads Up Boca! Thanksgiving Safety
Have a safe and stress-free holiday with these tips from Boca Raton Fire Rescue:
- Make sure all smoke alarms are working.
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Don’t leave your food unattended on the stove or in the oven (#1 cause of fires!)
- Move anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, towels, etc. — away from stove top.
- Store fire extinguishers in plain sight.
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Frying a turkey? Do it outside at least 10 ft away from your house, do not overfill the pot with oil, and make sure turkey is completely thawed and dry beforehand (find out why).
- Never put water on a grease fire.
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A Life-Saving Reunion for Boca Raton Fire Rescue
Boca Raton Fire Rescue recently welcomed the first recipient of on-scene whole blood back to meet the firefighter-paramedics who treated him following a serious car accident. Through its new Whole Blood Program, Fire Rescue was able to administer whole blood, providing critical, life-saving care before he reached the hospital. Seeing him return on his feet was a powerful reminder of the program's impact. Thank you to Delray Medical Center for the care and support that helped him on his road to recovery.
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What's Happening This Month?
Receive notices on meetings, news, events, and more - sign up for updates at Notify Me.
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Missed the Last Meeting? We've Got You Covered.
Stay up-to-date on the latest CRA and City Council meetings with the Boca Brief, featuring recaps of key Council decisions, community updates, and other important City news for residents. View the latest issue from the meeting on October 26 & 27, 2026 and sign up to never miss an issue.
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Veterans Day
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Wednesday, Nov. 11 collection will a day LATER on Thursday, Nov. 12
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Thanksgiving Day & Day After
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NO collection on Wednesday, Nov. 25
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NO collection on Thursday, Nov. 26
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NO collection on Friday, Nov. 27
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e-Waste & Shred Event
Saturday, Nov. 14 | 9am - 12pm | 6500 Congress Ave.
The Boca Raton Police Services Department and Office of Sustainability have teamed up to offer you a chance to recycle your broken and old electronics to recycle properly, as well as shred any unwanted documents in bulk in a DRIVE-THRU system. Learn about acceptable items and shredding details.
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'Unwrap the Wave' Candy Wrapper Recycling Program
NOW - Nov. 14
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 clean candy wrappers to the locations below and place them in the designated bins:
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- City Hall
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Children's Science Explorium (Check out Murray the Candy-Eating Mummy!)
- Downtown Library
- Spanish River Library
- Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
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Help Us Grow Boca Raton's Tree Canopy
Did you receive a free tree through the City of Boca Raton's Tree Drop-Off Program in partnership with Community Greening? If so, we want to see it planted! If you haven't already, please email a photo of your planted tree, along with your name and address, to sustainability@bocaraton-fl.gov.
Your photos help us demonstrate the program's success and secure funding for future tree giveaways. Together, we're growing a greener, cooler and more beautiful Boca Raton! Need help planting your tree? Reach out to us!
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Public Art Boca, in partnership with the Boca Raton Museum of Art, invites artists nationwide to apply for a $55,000 commission to create an art installation on the atrium windows of the Downtown Public Library. Inspired by Living Anthologies, a memoir program from local adults 55+, the artwork will bring residents' personal stories to life. Apply by December 8, 2026. Learn more and apply.
Join Us! Learn more about Living Anthologies and listen to participant's readings.
Living Anthologies - Book Release & Author Reading
Tuesday, Nov. 10 | 3pm - 4:30pm | Downtown Library | Registration Required
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NEW! Community Accessibility Program
The City’s Recreation Services Department has launched the Community Accessibility Program (CAP) at Patch Reef Park, providing inclusive and adaptive recreation opportunities for children and families of all abilities. In partnership with the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, CAP offers sensory exhibits, adaptive play spaces and year-round programming, including sensory-friendly activities and family events. Free memberships are available to individuals with a diagnosed disability. Learn more.
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Night Market is Back!
Thursday, Nov. 5 | 6pm - 9pm
Enjoy evenings under the lights in Sanborn Square at the Night Market events in Downtown Boca. Stroll local artists and makers vendors, enjoy snacks, treats, art and music.
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Need Kid Care for Thanksgiving Week?
Keep the fun going when school's out for Thanksgiving Week Break with Recreation Service's Fall camp! Sign up now and check "register for camp" off your to-do list! Register today for Fall Camps!
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Discover Something New at Wildflower Park!
This fall and winter, Recreation Services invites you to experience Wildflower in Bloom, a series of FREE events and activities at Wildflower Park. Enjoy pop-ups, fitness classes, plant giveaways, and more - all along Intracoastal Waterway.
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Holiday Street Parade
The 54th Annual Holiday Street Parade, on Wednesday, Dec. 2, will feature floats, community groups, dancing, and music.
This year's parade theme is:
Boca by the Beach
Interested in participating in this years Holiday Street Parade?
Fill out the 2026 Application.
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Boca Jolly Days
November & December
Various Locations
Experience all holiday fun Recreation Services has to offer during the November and December months.
View the complete schedule and details.
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Merry in Mizner
Dec. 8 & Dec. 15
Mizner Park
Merry in Mizner features pop-up entertainment sprinkled throughout Mizner Park under the holiday lights on select December dates. View the complete schedule and details.
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Holiday Pops Concert
Sat, Dec. 5
Doors 6pm; Concert 7pm
Mizner Park Amphitheater
It's the 3rd Annual Holiday POPS Concert! Enjoy musical magic, holiday classics and special POP-UP activities for the kids before the concert!
Tickets on sale NOW!
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Work for the City of Boca Raton, and work with a purpose. #WeAreCBR
The City offers a variety of full and part time job opportunities across the following areas:
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Development Services
∙ Building Inspector I/II/III (Structural)
Financial Services
∙ Senior Buyer
Fire Rescue Services
∙ Emergency Vehicle Technician I, II or III
Police Services
∙ Police Officer Candidate
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Public Works & Engineering
∙ Carpenter
∙ ROW Maintenance Manager
∙ Civil Project Engineer I/II/III
Utility Services
∙ Wastewater Plant Operator
∙ Plant Electrician
∙ Instrumentation Supervisor
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