Author: Boca Vibe

Boca Raton Holds Off On Plate-Reading System, Eliminating Gate Houses at Oceanfront Parks Boca Raton officials are pursuing a plan to enhance accessibility and streamline parking at three oceanfront parks – Red Reef Park, Spanish River Park, and Gumbo Limbo Nature Center – by eliminating gate houses and transitioning to a “pay by plate” parking system. However, the item was unexpectedly pulled from the City Council’s agenda prior to Tuesday night’s meeting, following a wave of resident concerns regarding potential privacy implications, technological glitches, and the overall impact on...

Boca Raton Residents Opposing Plan to Shrink Size of Preservation Area Boca Raton Residents Opposing Plan to Shrink Size of Preservation Area Neighbors Clash with City Staff Over Proposed Downsizing of Town Center Preserve Residents who call the upscale neighborhoods bordering Boca Town Center home are locked in a heated battle with city officials over a proposal to drastically reduce the size of a nearby 2.1-acre preservation area. The plan, which has received a recommendation for approval from city staff, would shrink the green space to a mere 0.7 acres. While city staff argues...