Author: Boca Vibe

Boca Christian School Receives Approval for Expansion

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Schools & Education.

Boca Christian School Receives Approval for Expansion Boca Christian School Receives Approval for Expansion Expansion Plans Approved Unanimously Boca Christian School has received unanimous approval from the Boca Raton City Council for a significant expansion, paving the way for increased enrollment and the addition of new facilities to its campus located on NW 4th Avenue, several blocks south of Glades Road. The expansion, years in the making, represents a substantial investment in the school’s future and will significantly impact the educational landscape of Boca Raton. The...

Suspected Thief Arrested After Victim Catches Him Stealing From Vehicle in Boca Raton

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

Suspected Thief Arrested After Victim Catches Him Stealing From Vehicle in Boca Raton A local man was arrested and charged by Boca Raton police with felony auto burglary and theft after a dramatic confrontation with the owner of a vehicle he allegedly attempted to rob. The incident, which unfolded near the vibrant Mizner Park area on Tuesday morning, involved a high-speed chase and a swift response from the Boca Raton Police Department. The Incident According to the police report, the incident began around 8:15 a.m. when Mr. Robert Miller, a resident of Boca Raton, stepped outside...

Complex With 289 Apartments Set to Replace Planned for Boca Raton Hotel, Office Building

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

Complex With 289 Apartments Set to Replace Planned for Boca Raton Hotel, Office Building Complex With 289 Apartments Set to Replace Planned Boca Raton Hotel, Office Building A seven-story building containing 289 apartments is slated to replace a previously approved hotel and office complex in the northern part of Boca Raton. The shift in development plans, unanimously approved by the city’s planning board last week, marks a significant change for the area, located at 2200 NW Boca Raton Boulevard. A Change of Plans The original plan, approved in 2019, envisioned a mixed-use...

Burrito Battle: Qdoba Expands to Delray Beach This Week After Long Wait

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Where to Eat.

Burrito Battle: Qdoba Expands to Delray Beach This Week After Long Wait Burrito Battle: Qdoba Expands to Delray Beach This Week After Long Wait The hyper-competitive world of fast-casual burrito joints in Palm Beach County has gotten a new participant: Qdoba, the San Diego-based chain that has put up a solid challenge to competitors in the space. Qdoba is planning three restaurants locally – one in Boca Raton and two in Delray Beach. The first location, which opened its doors last Thursday on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, has already generated considerable buzz, promising a fresh...

Seaweed Plagues Palm Beach County Beaches With ‘Inundation’ Forecast

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

Seaweed Plagues Palm Beach County Beaches With ‘Inundation’ Forecast Beachgoers in Palm Beach County first began seeing piles of seaweed washing up along the shore about two weeks ago, leading to social media debates, conversations about whether it should be removed by local municipalities, and why it’s been hanging just offshore for so long. The reasons are numerous, from the end of a far-away Sargassum bloom to changing ocean currents and even potentially, the effects of climate change. A Beach Blanket of Brown: The Sargassum Invasion The culprit behind the current seaweed...

Boca Raton Holds Off On Plate-Reading System, Eliminating Gate Houses at Oceanfront Parks

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

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...