Author: Boca Vibe

Boca Raton Awards Contract for New Playground at Lake Wyman Park

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

Boca Raton Awards Contract for New Playground at Lake Wyman Park Boca Raton Awards Contract for New Playground at Lake Wyman Park East Boca Park to Receive Major Upgrade An East Boca Raton park beloved by families is set to receive a much-needed revitalization. Following a unanimous vote by the Boca Raton City Council, a $1,276,532 contract has been awarded to MBR Construction, Inc. for the design and construction of a brand-new playground at Lake Wyman Park. The aging playground equipment, which has served the community for many years, will be completely replaced with modern,...

Boca Raton Inks Contracts to Hire New City Manager, Declare Brown ‘Manager Emeritus’ for Transition

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

Boca Raton Inks Contracts to Hire New City Manager, Declare Brown ‘Manager Emeritus’ for Transition Boca Raton officials on Tuesday night approved two city manager contracts – one that formalizes the hiring and salary of the city’s new leader, and another that will allow current City Manager George S. Brown to remain “Manager Emeritus” to continue working on projects during a transition phase. The city council approved both deals unanimously, marking the end of an era for Brown and the beginning of a new chapter for the city under the leadership of newly appointed City...

Boca Raton, Neighboring Beaches Seeing High Surf and Erosion; Surf, Rip Advisories in Effect

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

Boca Raton, Neighboring Beaches Seeing High Surf and Erosion; Surf, Rip Advisories in Effect Boca Raton, Neighboring Beaches Seeing High Surf and Erosion; Surf, Rip Advisories in Effect Heavy Surf and High Rip Currents Accompany Erosion at Local Beaches Boca Raton and its neighboring beaches are experiencing a significant surge in wave activity, leading to heightened erosion and posing a serious threat to beachgoers. Palm Beach County lifeguards have issued surf and rip current advisories, urging residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution near the water. The powerful...

Boca Raton Planning Board Approves AutoZone for 1950s Auto Shop Building

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Arts & Culture.

Boca Raton Planning Board Approves AutoZone for 1950s Auto Shop Building Boca Raton Planning Board Approves AutoZone for 1950s Auto Shop Building A New Chapter for a Historic Site A former automotive repair shop, steps from a busy railroad crossing, is set to receive a significant facelift. The Boca Raton Planning Board unanimously approved an application from AutoZone, the national auto parts retailer, to convert the aging building at 104 NW 20th Street into a new retail location. The decision, reached at a recent board meeting, marks a pivotal moment for the property, which has...

Boca Raton is a Hub For International Submarine Cables; A New One Will Soon Be Laid

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

Boca Raton is a Hub For International Submarine Cables; A New One Will Soon Be Laid Boca Raton is a Hub For International Submarine Cables; A New One Will Soon Be Laid Many Boca Raton residents drive past the non-descript building on South Dixie Highway every day where, inside, unfathomable amounts of digital data are transferred between two continents – carried by undersea cables – each second. Until recently, even more residents were unaware that the city has served as a major point of international connectivity for decades, quietly facilitating the global flow of information...

HURRICANE CENTER: Here’s The Latest On The Systems East Of Florida

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

“`html HURRICANE CENTER: Here’s The Latest On The Systems East Of Florida HURRICANE CENTER: Here’s The Latest On The Systems East Of Florida BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The two systems forming east of Florida continue to be watched by the National Hurricane Center as Gabrielle continues to turn away from the United States mainland. Both systems are likely to become tropical depressions within days, potentially posing a threat to the state later in the week. Here is the Monday afternoon update from the National Hurricane Center,...