Author: Boca Vibe

Teen on Scooter Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle In West Boca, Charges Pending

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Neighborhoods.

Teen on Scooter Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle In West Boca, Charges Pending Teen on Scooter Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle In West Boca, Charges Pending A 19-year-old Boca Raton man who was driving a scooter on a residential street in West Boca died Wednesday after being struck by a small SUV, with authorities investigating potential impairment of the driver. Alexander Daniel Acevedo, 19, of Boca Raton, was struck and killed on Sandalfoot Boulevard, a small residential roadway in a neighborhood known for its quiet streets and family-friendly atmosphere. The incident has...

Boca Raton Man, 69, Dies in Yamato Road Crash

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Boca Raton Man, 69, Dies in Yamato Road Crash A Boca Raton man has died following a traffic crash on Yamato Road Thursday morning. The collision, which occurred at the intersection of Congress Avenue and West Yamato Road at approximately 8:30 a.m., involved a Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Honda Civic, according to a statement released by the Boca Raton Police Department. Details of the Crash The initial police report indicates that the Ford F-150, traveling westbound in the left center lane of Yamato Road, collided with the Honda Civic, which was attempting to make a left turn onto...

Owners of The Boca Raton Seek Permission to Build Potential Tower to 100-Feet

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Owners of The Boca Raton Seek Permission to Build Potential Tower to 100-Feet Owners of The Boca Raton Seek Permission to Build Potential Tower to 100-Feet Boca Raton’s planning board last week unanimously voted to recommend approval of a text amendment to the city’s zoning code that would allow the ownership group of The Boca Raton, a luxury resort and residential community off Camino Real, to build a residential tower up to 100-feet tall within a portion of its expansive property. The Boca Raton, purchased in 2020 by an ownership group led by the investment firm KSL Capital...

Boca Raton, Parks District Agree on $12M Softball Complex Plan at Sugar Sand Park

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Boca Raton, Parks District Agree on $12M Softball Complex Plan at Sugar Sand Park Boca Raton, Parks District Agree on $12M Softball Complex Plan at Sugar Sand Park Boca Raton officials this week unanimously approved a plan to partner with the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District on what is expected to be a $12 million project to create a new softball complex on a portion of Sugar Sand Park. The city council approved an interlocal agreement with the parks district that outlines the financial contributions, responsibilities, and timeline for the ambitious undertaking. The...

Cops: Man Broke Into Six Boca Raton Stores, Captured By Police While Fleeing

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Cops: Man Broke Into Six Boca Raton Stores, Captured By Police While Fleeing A man burglarized as many as six stores on a Boca Raton street early Saturday morning, with police being called to the scene after one business owner was alerted to an intruder remotely via his camera system. Boca Raton Police received a report of a burglary in progress on the 100 block of NW 20th Street around 3:00 AM, triggering a swift response that led to the arrest of a suspect. Early Morning Burglary Spree The incident unfolded on a typically quiet stretch of NW 20th Street, not far from the bustling...

Holiday Inn Could Be Turned Into Residential Units in Boca Raton

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Holiday Inn Could Be Turned Into Residential Units in Boca Raton City staff is reviewing an application to convert a Holiday Inn & Suites location in Boca Raton to residential apartments. Located at 701 NW 53rd Street, the hotel stands within the southernmost portion of Park of Commerce Boulevard, adjacent to two other hotels – an Embassy Suites and a SpringHill Suites. Initial plans call for converting the existing structure into a multi-family residential complex, potentially altering the landscape of this busy commercial corridor. A Shifting Landscape: From Transient to...