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#LoveBocaRaton - Sanborn Square - Night Market Event
See you November 2nd!
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Red, White & Boca:
A Veterans Day Celebration
Join the City for a FREE Veterans Day Observance Celebration, with live music performances, guest speakers, a Veterans Marketplace, and a NEW Classic Car Show.
Veterans in uniform or with a Military ID receive a FREE meal ticket to enjoy at the on-site food vendors.
New Time This Year! Saturday, Nov. 11, 4pm - 8pm at the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Visit the Veterans Day webpage for more information.
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TimberTech Championship Returns to Boca Raton
Nov.3-5, The Old Course at Broken Sound
The top PGA TOUR Champions Event returns to the greens in Boca Raton. The City is proud to sponsor this event, the first PGA tournament to achieve zero waste to landfill certification.
Get your tickets for Nov. 3, 4 and 5 play, and learn more at TimberTech Championship.
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Catch Up on Business in Boca
Our Office of Economic Development recently released their 3rd Quarter Report newsletter, featuring business openings and relocations, the Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative, available properties, a Hospitality Expo and much more.
Read the 3rd Quarter Report today.
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Annual Sanitation Brochure
Have you received your sanitation brochure? The guide offers helpful tips, customer service contacts, a holiday sanitation schedule, the Recycle Coach app information, bulk and vegetation pick-up guidelines, the City's Sanitation Collection Area Map and other useful information. Hang onto it all year long.
View the 2023-2024 Sanitation Brochure.
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City Honored Utility of the Future Today Award
In case you were wondering what happens to the City’s wastewater after flushing….it wins an award! Our Utility Services team members sustainably process the resulting biosolids, enabling them to be used again or sold as environmentally friendly fertilizer. We are one of just a few cities in South Florida to do so. The Utility of the Future Today award is from the Water Environment Federation. Learn more about the process here.
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Celebrate Mobility Week!
Get out and move with the City during Mobility Week (Oct. 27 - Nov. 4), a joint effort by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its partner agencies to promote awareness of safe, multimodal transportation choices.
Bring your bike or walking shoes and be sure to join us on Saturday, Nov. 4 from 8:30am -10:30am on the El Rio Trail for an engaging "story walk," fun mobility swag and refreshing treats!
Our trail is accessible for all users to enjoy.
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The five-mile, multi-use path takes you through beautiful natural areas full of turtles, great blue herons, owls, butterflies, and more along the canal of which it is named after. It’s also adjacent to FAU and the Yamato Tri-Rail station running from Glades Road to just north of Congress Ave to the Gulfstream Canal and is accessible for all.
Check out all the Mobility Week events and learn more about the City's commitment to Mobility and Connectivity.
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In Case You Missed It
Business Tax Renewal Period NOW Open
Please note, due to a delay in the renewal period, the City is extending waiver of penalty charges through November 30, 2023. Renewals made after December 1, 2023, will be subject to all remaining penalties and late fees.
For renewal questions, contact the Business Tax Division at [email protected] or visit the Business Tax webpage.
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Heads Up Boca! Thanksgiving Safety
For an accident-free holiday, follow these Thanksgiving fire safety tips and stay protected while you enjoy your meal.
- 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.
- If frying a turkey:
- Do it outside, at least 10 feet away from your house
- Do not overfill pot with oil
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Make sure turkey is completely thawed and dry beforehand (find out why)
- Never put water on a grease fire.
- Store fire extinguishers in plain sight.
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Stay safe and enjoy the holiday!
Your Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Team
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When will the bridge construction on Palmetto Park Road be completed?
Construction on the Palmetto Park Road El Rio Canal Bridge is a Palm Beach County Roads and Bridge project and will result in a widening of the existing bridge.
As we all know, the project did experience delays. It is now scheduled for completion in January 2024. For updates to the project, check Palm Beach County's weekly Road and Bridge Construction Reports.
Check back each month for a new Frequently Asked Question.
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Take the Sustainability Survey!
Do you want to help shape the City’s sustainable future? Now is the time! The City is launching the re-write of the Sustainability Action Plan and we need your help. Take the Sustainability Survey and sign up for the Sustainability Newsletter for updates and opportunities to get involved.
And in other news....
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Unwrap the Wave ends Sun., Nov. 12 - Check out the City's participation with the Loggerhead Marine Life Center's Unwrap the Wave Program.
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America Recycles Day: Wed., Nov. 15 - Check out SWA.org and the RecycleCoach app to get smart about recycling.
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Tree Give Away: Sat., Nov. 18 - City residents can pick up a FREE tree while supplies last. Check the City’s website for types of trees and details.
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What City Meetings and Events are Planned This Month?
Stay in-the-know about City happenings. To receive notices on upcoming City meetings, news, events, and more, sign up for tailored updates at Notify Me.
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Veterans Day
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There will be NO sanitation service on Friday, Nov. 10
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Thursday, Nov. 9 collection will a day EARLY on Wednesday, Nov. 8
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Friday, Nov. 10 collection will be a day EARLY on Thursday, Nov. 9
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Thanksgiving Day
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There will be NO sanitation service on Thursday, Nov. 23
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Thursday, Nov. 23 collection will be a day EARLY on Wednesday, Nov. 22
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NO CHANGE to Friday, Nov. 25
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Still not sure when and what to recycle?
Download the Recycle Coach App today.
The City of Boca Raton is partnering with Recycle Coach to help our community recycle better. This easy and accessible app provides valuable information right in the palm of your hand.
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The Perfect Playlist: The Gift That Keeps On Thanks-Giving!
Check out our Thanksgiving Spotify playlist! The City of Boca Raton has curated Spotify playlists made by people who have great taste in music.
Follow us on Spotify for all your musical needs!
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Holiday Tree Lighting
Join us in kicking off the holiday season at the City's annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Mizner Park Amphitheater (590 Plaza Real) on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 6pm - 10pm.
In addition to the ceremonial tree lighting, attendees will enjoy vendors, snow flurries, face painting, Santa photo ops, food and beverage vendors, music and more!
Visit the Holiday Tree Lighting webpage for more details.
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NEW Deck the House Contest
Shake it like a snow globe and check out the City's NEW house decorating contest! From Nov. 2 to Dec. 3 at 5pm, submit your photos for best holiday exterior house decorations. Winners announced Dec. 17.
PLEASE NOTE: Open to residents of the City of Boca Raton ONLY. Not sure if you're within City limits? Check the City of Boca Raton Map.
You will find all the merry & bright details, including contest categories and rules here.
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Save the Date for These Holiday Events! | |
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Merry in Mizner
Light Displays
Nov. 18 - Jan. 1
Music Series
Dec. 8, 15, 22, 29 | 7 - 9pm
Stuff-A-Plush
Dec. 10 | 6 - 8pm
Meet the Grinch
Dec. 12| 6 - 8pm
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Holiday Street Parade
Dec. 6 | 7:30 - 9pm
Sign up your organization or business to participate!
This year's theme, "Holidays on the Silver Screen" will feature floats & community groups with dancing, lighting, and music in the heart of Downtown Boca.
Deadline to apply is Nov. 10.
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Holiday Boat Parade
Dec. 16 | 6:30 - 8:30pm
As we gear up for our annual Holiday Boat Parade, we're facing a shortage of parade participants. To ensure the parade's success this year, we're reaching out to you for support!
SIGN UP BEFORE Nov. 21 at 5pm. Boat entry is free, $1,000 prizes for winners in 3 categories.
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Night Market
November 2
Enjoy an evening in Downtown Boca, with local artists and makers, delicious food, sweet treats, live music, and art! Start your holiday shopping too.
Check out all the vendors!
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Fall Camps
November 20 - 24
Looking for an exciting way for the kids to spend some time off from school during the upcoming fall-Thanksgiving break?
Sign up today!
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Winter Camps
Dec. 26 - Jan. 5
The City's Winter Camps offer a variety of over ten camps to choose from to keep your kids entertained over the school break.
Check them out!
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Gumbo Limbo
Fall Break Camp
Saturday, Nov. 20-22 | 8:30am - 12pm
Have a young conservationist? School breaks can be fun and educational! In Gumbo Limbo's Fall Break Camp, they will learn more about our coastal and marine habitats with hands on activities. Reservations are required. Ages 9-12. Details
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Great Escape Days
Sugar Sand Park Community Center
Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 10am - 2pm
Got a day off from school? Come join the Explorium staff for the fun side of science experiments, outdoor fun, and something to take home. Pre-registration is required. Bring a lunch. Ages 6-12. Details
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Indie Author Day
Downtown Library
Saturday, November 4 | 10am - 4pm
Join us for the Library’s first Indie Author Day. If you’re an aspiring author, you won’t want to miss this FREE event. Learn what you need to become a published author and get advice on writing and publishing journeys. No registration required. Sponsored by Friends of the Boca Raton Public Library. Details
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It's Almost Bowl Season in Boca
December 21 | 8:00pm | FAU Stadium
Get ready for some great football in Boca. The Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl will be held on a Thursday, December 21 at FAU Stadium and aired on ESPN. Tickets go on sale on Matchup Announcement Day - Sunday, December 3.
The night before the game, show your team spirit at the Roofclaim.com Boca Raton Bowl Pep Rally at the Mizner Park Amphitheater on December 20 at 6pm. Join the marching bands and spirit teams from the Bowl's participating teams for a night of fun.
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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
- Benefits Coordinator
- Network Analyst - Public Safety
Development Services
- Building Inspector - Mechanical/HVAC - PT
- Building Inspector II - Structural
Financial Services
- Financial Services Director
Municipal Services
- Fleet Quality Assurance Assistant
- Refrigeration/HVAC Mechanic
- Refuse Collector
- Sanitation Equipment Operator I, II & III
- Construction Project Manager
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Police Services
- Real Time Command Center Technician
- Digital Evidence Recovery Technician
- Mental Health Clinician
- Police Officer Candidate
- Digital Evidence Recovery Technician
Recreation Services
- Pool Lifeguard - PT
- Librarian II - Youth Services
- Librarian II - Instructional Services
- Small Engine/Equipment Service Mechanic
Utility Services
- GIS Specialist
- Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee
- Wastewater Plant Operator
- Utilities Network Crewchief
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