Author: Boca Vibe

Boca Raton Approves Conversion of Warehouse to Padel Court Facility

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Business & Entrepreneurs.

Boca Raton Approves Conversion of Warehouse to Padel Court Facility Boca Raton Approves Conversion of Warehouse to Padel Court Facility Boca Raton officials this week voted in favor of allowing the owner of a 76,000 square foot warehouse building located at 2200 NW 19th Street to convert a portion to padel courts and build a mezzanine to support the new business. Padel, a racquet sport that blends elements of tennis, squash, and badminton, is quickly gaining a following in South Florida and beyond, and this project signifies the burgeoning popularity of the sport in our community. A...

Holiday Boat Parade Transits the Intracoastal: Our Favorite Boats

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Holiday Boat Parade Transits the Intracoastal: Our Favorite Boats The 2024 Boynton Beach CRA Holiday Boat Parade saw boats decked out for Christmas, from Santa Claus waving at onlookers, to a giant snowman floating down the intracoastal waterway. Despite a windy night, the parade made its way from Lantana southward to Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach, drawing a mass of boats – and a massive crowd along the shore. Spectators bundled in jackets and scarves, many clutching hot cocoa, lined the bridges and seawalls, their cheers echoing across the water as the festive flotilla passed...

UPDATE: Boca Raton Police Officer Involved in Shooting, Downtown Streets Reopened

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

UPDATE: Boca Raton Police Officer Involved in Shooting, Downtown Streets Reopened UPDATE 5 p.m.: Roads have been reopened following the incident. Traffic is returning to normal in the downtown Boca Raton area. The Boca Raton Police Department (BRPD) continues its investigation, and further updates will be released as they become available. ORIGINAL STORY: Officer-Involved Shooting Near City Hall A Boca Raton police officer was involved in a shooting near Boca Raton City Hall just before noon on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the normally tranquil downtown area. The...

Authorities Identify Man Killed in Boca Raton Police Shooting; Previously Charged With Assaulting Cops

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Authorities Identify Man Killed in Boca Raton Police Shooting; Previously Charged With Assaulting Cops Boca Raton police have identified the man killed Wednesday during an encounter with law enforcement as 35-year-old Ricardo Hernandez. The incident, reported shortly before noon, led to the closure of several streets near Boca Raton City Hall for several hours, causing significant traffic disruption in the usually bustling area. While details remain scarce, authorities confirmed that a Boca Raton police officer discharged their firearm, resulting in Hernandez’s death at the...

Boca Raton Man, 26, Dies After Crash Near Walmart Parking Lot

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Boca Raton Man, 26, Dies After Crash Near Walmart Parking Lot A Boca Raton man died Saturday night following a collision between his motorcycle and a minivan near the entrance to the Walmart shopping center parking lot on Route 441 (SR-7) in unincorporated Boca Raton. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), Brendan Brito, 26, was driving his 2021 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle northbound at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred. Details of the Crash The crash happened around 9:45 PM on Saturday, October 28th. PBSO deputies responded to the scene near the...

Boca Raton Hires Consultant for City Hall Replacement, Proposals Due in January

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Real Estate & Rentals.

Boca Raton Hires Consultant for City Hall Replacement, Proposals Due in January Boca Raton Hires Consultant for City Hall Replacement, Proposals Due in January After a week of intense discussion and public comment, Boca Raton officials voted Monday to approve a contract with CBRE, a national real estate and development consulting firm, to help evaluate proposals for a major redevelopment project near the city’s Brightline rail station. The ambitious undertaking, which has been years in the making, aims to create a public-private partnership that would include the construction of a...