Can't wait to see you back at the MPA for Summer in the City! #LoveBocaRaton | |
Be Prepared Boca!
It's officially hurricane season, with 13 -19 storms predicted to have 39 MPH winds or higher. For new and longtime residents - take steps now to avoid the stress of last-minute preparations to ensure the safety of your family and property. With your efforts and the City's year-long preparations, we can all have a safer season.
Read the City's 2025 Be Prepared Boca Newsletter for details.
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It's Time to Clean & Cut
Start your hurricane prep with Clean & Cut to get ahead of the storms. Throughout the month of June, trim your trees and clean out garages, carports and storage areas. The City has FREE EXTENDED SERVICES for your BULK and VEGETATION pickup to help.
Check out the June extended services schedule.
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NEW! Economic Development Report
The Office of Economic Development’s latest report is now available, highlighting the City's business landscape and growth initiatives. Explore the innovation, investment, and opportunity happening in Boca Raton.
View the latest Economic Development Report.
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Help Strengthen Business in Boca
The Office of Economic Development is conducting a short survey to better understand the resources and support local businesses need. It only takes a few minutes!
If you own or manage a business in the City - large or small - your input is essential. Take the survey today.
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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:
- Historic Preservation Board
- Permitting and Construction Review Board
View current openings and apply online! Visit www.myboca.us/Boards for more information.
Youth Subcommittee Application Now Open
The City's Community Advisory Panel's Youth Subcommittee of high school and college aged students will resume in the fall, discussing issues, challenges, and solutions related to school safety, mental health, and other quality of life issues. Interested in applying? See details about the Youth Subcommittee and Fill out an application.
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Plastic Poetry at the Boca Raton
Public Library
As part of Boca Raton’s 100th anniversary, the City has unveiled two new public art installations, Palm Trees Sway and Beams of Sunshine, at the Spanish River Library and Downtown Library, marking the debut of the Ode to Boca series. This Public Art Boca initiative highlights the City's rich character through community-inspired poetry, recycled materials, and public art in unexpected places. Learn more.
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Inspire a New Mural at the Mizner Park Amphitheater
This fall, the stage doors at the Mizner Park Amphitheater will get a creative makeover - and your words could be the inspiration. We're inviting community members to submit Odes to Boca, that will be used as inspiration for a brand-new mural, designed by a local artist. Submit your Ode to Boca today, and stay tuned for an upcoming Call for Artists.
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Utility Services Wins Statewide Award
Boca Raton’s Utility Services Department has received the 2025 Outstanding Water Treatment Plant Award from the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. The award recognizes top facilities for excellence in operations, safety, training, and water quality. This honor highlights the city’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and providing safe, high-quality drinking water for our community.
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Raise a Glass to Boca Raton
Now Available! Try a glass 1925, the City's custom brewed Centenni-Ale, crafted in partnership with Prosperity Brewers. The pineapple-infused blonde ale pays tribute to the City's agricultural roots.
Find it at 25 current locations, or enjoy a freshly pulled pint at Prosperity Brewers.
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Centennial Stays: Hotel Deals
Boca Raton hotels are rolling out the red carpet. Enjoy exclusive Centennial-themed offers and experience everything our beautiful City has to offer. Whether you're visiting, planning a staycation or welcoming out-of-town guests, now's the perfect time to book.
Explore the participating hotels and packages.
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Show Your Centennial Spirit
Be a proud Boca Ratonian with some great branded apparel and gifts.
Shop the Boca100 Boutique for exclusive Centennial merchandise, including shirts, hats, golf gear, drinkware and limited-edition keepsakes that commemorate this historic milestone. Check back often for new items!
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Celebrating Boca Raton’s Centennial Weekend- Together!
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate 100 incredible years of our City. We’re especially grateful to our amazing community, generous sponsors, and dedicated City staff who helped bring this historic weekend to life. From the amazing concert to the spectacular drone show, your support made it all possible.
Missed the fun? Catch the highlights in our photo and video gallery here:
Centennial Weekend Recap Video
Centennial Concert Photos
Centennial Drone Show Photos
Centennial Drone Show Video
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FDOT Public Meeting for Bike Lane/Sidewalk Improvement Project
Wed, June 4 | 6:00pm
Downtown Library - 400 NW 2nd Ave.
FDOT is hosting a public meeting to discuss an upcoming project to improve mobility for cyclists and pedestrians, which can reduce traffic congestion, benefit the environment, and improve community health, along the corridor of State Road 5 / US 1 / Federal Hwy from Camino Real to NE 8th Street / NE Mizner Blvd.
To attend virtually, register at: https://tinyurl.com/438386-5-SR5-PublicMeeting.
For further information, see the FDOT Project Webpage.
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Heads Up Boca! Summer Grilling
There’s nothing better than grilling in the summer, but safety comes first. Whether you're searing steaks or skewering kabobs, follow these simple tips from Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services to keep your cookouts safe:
- Grill only outdoors, never indoors or in enclosed spaces.
- Keep grills away from homes, railings, and overhanging branches.
- Maintain a three-foot kid-and-pet-free zone around the grill.
- Clean your grill regularly to prevent grease fires.
- Never leave a lit grill unattended.
- For gas grills, always open the lid before lighting.
See more tips specific to charcoal and propane grills. Stay safe Boca, and happy grilling!
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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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Monday, June 9: CRA Meeting / City Council Workshop
Tuesday, June 10: City Council Regular Meeting
Saturday, June 14: Flag Day
Sunday, June 15: Father's Day
Thursday, June 19: Juneteenth (City offices closed.)
Friday, June 20: First Day of Summer
NOTE: There will be ONE CRA/City Council Meeting PER MONTH for June, July, and August. The regular schedule for CRA/City Council Meetings will resume in September.
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City Facility Closings & Changes
For City sanitation customers, please note the holiday sanitation schedule for the Juneteenth holiday (observed on Thursday, June 19) as your collection days may change:
- There will be NO sanitation service on Thursday, June 19.
- Thursday, June 19 service will be one day EARLIER on Wednesday, June 18.
- Friday, June 20 there will be NO CHANGE.
Remember, sign up for Text Alerts reminders sent directly to your phone. Visit our website or text SanitationAlert (no space) to 38276.
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Pride Month
Celebrate yourself this month (and every month) -- check out our Pride Month Spotify playlist! Enjoy RuPaul, ABBA, Barbra Streisand, David Bowie, Lady Gaga, and many more. Follow us on Spotify for fun, monthly music themes!
Check out the Pride Programs at the Boca Raton Public Library:
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Reclamations: An Evening with Caridad Moro-Gronlier, Poet Laureate of Miami-Dade County Register
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Monday Movies - Swan Song directed by Todd Stephens Learn more
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Friends Book Club - The Safekeep: A Novel by Yael van der Wouden Learn more
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Sustainable Summer: June
Every summer is Sustainable Summer in the City. Join us throughout the months of June, July, and August to learn how YOU can practice more sustainable actions. We kick off with Energy Reduction in June.
View the June Energy Calendar to learn how you can reduce energy all month long!
WE-LAB: Water and Energy Conservation Workshop
Tuesday, June 24 | 6:00pm, Downtown Library
Join the City's Office of Sustainability and Dream in Green for their Water Energy Learning and Behavior (WE-LAB) program. Learn about the connection between energy use and water use and how personal changes in your home can reduce impact on the environment and save you money.
Register online!
The first 50 registered attendees will receive a FREE water and energy-saving toolkit (valued at $50).
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Get Ready for Summer in the City
Join us under the stars this summer for a series of FREE Friday concerts at the Mizner Park Amphitheater June 13 - August 8. Tribute bands are back featuring the music of Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Santana, Steve Miller Band & more! Details on Mizner Park Amp's website.
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SAVE THE DATE: 2025 Fabulous Fourth Events
Get ready for an Independence Day experience in every corner of our beautiful city! We invite you to participate in one or more of the four community-focused events. Registration now open for the 5K and Racquet Tournaments!
7am - Firecracker 5K at FAU Boca Campus
9am - Liberty Cup Racquet Tournaments
1pm - Block Party at Sugar Sand Park
7pm - Fabulous Fireworks Finale
Registration and details on our website.
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Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands | Aug 9, 7pm-10:30pm
Bands compete in one of two categories - under 20 AND over 20 yrs. old. $2,500 grand prize in each category!
Apply by June 21.
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Young Entrepreneurs Marketplace
Featuring business owners ages 13-19, will take place during the competition from 6pm to 9pm. Apply by June 21.
Details and applications on our website.
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Register for Summer Camp
The City is hosting a wide variety of its popular summer camp programs to keep all the kiddos entertained this summer.
Summer Camp Programs and Details.
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Summer Reading Program
This Library program is for all ages. Read as much as you can during the summer for the chance to win some great prizes.
Summer Reading Details
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Check Out the NEW Summer Programs!
The Recreator is packed with exciting activities to help the whole family enjoy. A few programs you'll find this month are:
Check out all the fun in the latest issue of the Recreator!
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What job opportunities are there with the City?
From internships to managerial positions, the City of Boca Raton offers a wide range of public service jobs across eight departments including Recreation Services, Utility Services, Police and Fire Rescue Services and Public Works & Engineering. Generous benefits including paid leave, longevity bonuses, pension plans, access to employee gym and more.
Applications must be submitted online. For your convenience, the City provides a computer for applicants at City Hall in the Human Resources lobby, located at 201 W. Palmetto Park Road, Boca Raton, Florida 33432.
Check back each month for a new Frequently Asked Question.
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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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City Attorney
∙ Public Records Staff Attorney
City Manager's Office
∙ City Council Legislative Analyst
∙ City Manager
∙ Benefits Analyst
Development Services
∙ Building Inspector II (Structural)
Fire Rescue Services
∙ Assistant Vehicle Technician - PT
Police Services
∙ Community Service Officer
∙ College Student Intern
∙ Financial Manager
∙ Police Officer Candidate
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Utilities Services
∙ Plant Electrician
∙ Water Plant Operator
Public Works & Engineering Department
∙ Construction Project Manger
∙ Refuse Collector
∙ Sanitation Equipment Operator
∙ Electrician
Recreation Services
∙ Tennis Aide II - PT
∙ Tennis and Racquet Sport Intern
∙ Custodial Worker - PT
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