Author: Boca Vibe

PBSO Issues ‘Predator’ Notice for Boca Raton

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

PBSO Issues ‘Predator’ Notice for Boca Raton PBSO Issues ‘Predator’ Notice for Boca Raton The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has issued a public notification regarding the release of a sexual predator into the Boca Raton community. Gerrard Henry Davis, Jr., has been released from prison and is now residing at 11896 Anchorage Way in unincorporated Boca Raton, an area that borders the city and is frequently utilized by Boca Raton residents for shopping, dining, and recreational activities. Details of the Case According to the PBSO statement released late Tuesday...

Boca Raton Council Upholds $13K Fine for Home Kept in Derelict Condition

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

Boca Raton Council Upholds $13K Fine for Home Kept in Derelict Condition Boca Raton Council Upholds $13K Fine for Home Kept in Derelict Condition The Boca Raton city council this week upheld the decision of the city’s special magistrate and affirmed a fine of $13,615 levied against the owner of a rental property that spent years out of compliance, to the ire of neighbors. The homeowner – a local investor – had requested the fine be reduced to $3,000 during a hearing, arguing extenuating circumstances and claiming the property’s condition was due to unforeseen issues and...

Florida’s First Purpose-Built Pickleball Complex Gains Final Approval in Boca Raton

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

Florida’s First Purpose-Built Pickleball Complex Gains Final Approval in Boca Raton A purpose-built, indoor-outdoor pickleball facility, touted by its developers as the first of its kind in Florida, gained final approval this week following a hearing before the Boca Raton city council. The council voted unanimously to approve the facility, which will be located fully within the confines of the future North Park, a former golf course undergoing a significant transformation. A Long-Awaited Victory for Local Pickleball Enthusiasts The project, spearheaded by developer Boca Parks...

Shuttered Delray Beach Monastery to be Demolished in Favor of 26 Homes

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

Shuttered Delray Beach Monastery to be Demolished in Favor of 26 Homes Shuttered Delray Beach Monastery to be Demolished in Favor of 26 Homes A closed Roman Catholic monastery in Delray Beach, sitting on approximately 9 acres of prime real estate, is slated for demolition to make way for a new residential development. The Delray Beach Planning and Zoning Board’s recent approval of a proposal to construct 26 single-family homes on the site of the former Christ the King Monastery of St. Clare, located on Sherwood Boulevard in the Sherwood Park section, has sparked a mixed...

Heavy Surf Expected in South Florida Monday Through Wednesday as Advisory Issued

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

Heavy Surf Expected in South Florida Monday Through Wednesday as Advisory Issued The National Weather Service has issued a heavy surf advisory through Wednesday, with the expectation of large waves and dangerous rip currents this week as storms linger offshore. The heavy surf advisory and rip current advisory are both in effect for Palm Beach and Broward county beaches through Wednesday night. In the case of the heavy surf advisory, waves of 6 to 8 feet are expected, posing a significant threat to swimmers and beachgoers alike. This means that even experienced surfers should...

Boca Raton Appoints New City Attorney From Within

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

Boca Raton Appoints New City Attorney From Within Boca Raton officials have completed the process of hiring a new city attorney, and the successful candidate is a familiar figure at city hall. Assistant City Attorney Joshua Koehler is the city council’s unanimous pick to lead the legal office, replacing Diana Grub Frieser, whose contract was not renewed after a long tenure with the city. A Smooth Transition The announcement, made public late Tuesday afternoon, brought to a close a months-long search for a successor to Frieser, who served as City Attorney for over a decade. While the...