Author: Boca Vibe

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...

Boca Raton Rejects Developer’s Plan to Fill In Cove, Build Row of Houses

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

Boca Raton Rejects Developer’s Plan to Fill In Cove, Build Row of Houses A Boca Raton property owner who had petitioned for permission to fill in a cove off the Intracoastal Waterway in order to build houses on the newly-created land was turned down by the city council this week, with the governing body rejecting a non-binding decision rendered in mediation. William Swaim, who has garnered significant notoriety in Boca Raton for his previous development projects, some praised and others fiercely criticized, saw his latest endeavor thwarted by a unanimous vote from the council. ...

Bridge Over ICW in Boynton Beach to Close Over Two Upcoming Saturdays

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

Bridge Over ICW in Boynton Beach to Close Over Two Upcoming Saturdays Bridge Over ICW in Boynton Beach to Close Over Two Upcoming Saturdays Palm Beach County will close the East Woolbright Road Bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway in Boynton Beach overnight for routine maintenance on two upcoming Saturdays, May 17 and May 31, 2025, officials announced Wednesday. The closures will take place from 5 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday, the announcement said. During this time, the bridge will be completely inaccessible to vehicular traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists. Impact on Boca Raton...

Boca Raton to Test ‘Driverless’ Shuttle Service Downtown, Powered by Local Startup

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Startups & Side Hustles.

Boca Raton to Test ‘Driverless’ Shuttle Service Downtown, Powered by Local Startup Boca Raton is poised to join a growing number of cities worldwide to test an autonomous shuttle service in its downtown section. This innovative project leverages vehicles developed by Estonian firm, Starship Technologies, and cutting-edge sensor technology and vehicle piloting systems from a Boca Raton-based company, Autonomous Vehicles Solutions (AVS). While the official launch is still several months away, the city is moving forward with enthusiasm, viewing the pilot program as a potential...