Author: Boca Vibe

Artificial Islands of ‘Bonefish Cove’ in ICW Taking Shape, Completion Expected Next Winter

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

Artificial Islands of ‘Bonefish Cove’ in ICW Taking Shape, Completion Expected Next Winter The Bonefish Cove project, an ambitious undertaking to construct two artificial islands in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) south of the Lake Worth Bridge near Hypoluxo Island, is approximately 65 percent complete. The project, which has been met with a mixture of excitement and scrutiny from local residents and environmental groups, is slated for completion by next winter, according to developer, Coastal Construction Group. A Closer Look at Bonefish Cove Bonefish Cove, envisioned as a luxury...

PBSO Issues ‘Predator Alert’ for Boca Raton

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

PBSO Issues ‘Predator Alert’ for Boca Raton The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) issued a “predator alert” Monday regarding a registered sex offender who has moved to the West Boca area, prompting concerns among residents. Steven Jason Meizel, 62, has relocated to 22969 Seaspray Place, off Route 441 (SR-7) in unincorporated Boca Raton, PBSO confirmed. He was found guilty in 1999 of sexual battery against a minor and is now subject to strict monitoring and reporting requirements as mandated by Florida law. Details of the Case and Meizel’s History The PBSO’s...

Boca Raton Man Charged With Felony Battery on Senior After Publix Fight

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

Boca Raton Man Charged With Felony Battery on Senior After Publix Fight Boca Raton Man Charged With Felony Battery on Senior After Publix Fight A Boca Raton man is facing a charge of felony battery on a person over age 65 stemming from an altercation at a Publix supermarket. Scott M. Gasser, 45, of Boca Raton, was charged after police were called to the Publix store in the Fifth Avenue Shops plaza off Federal Highway on July 27. The incident, which reportedly involved a dispute over groceries, has sent shockwaves through the normally tranquil community, raising concerns about safety...

The $45M ‘Boca Trophy’ Property Is Seeking A 196-Foot Dock in the Intracoastal

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Real Estate & Rentals.

The $45M ‘Boca Trophy’ Property Is Seeking a 196-Foot Dock in the Intracoastal The $45M ‘Boca Trophy’ Property Is Seeking a 196-Foot Dock in the Intracoastal It’s become known in real estate circles as the “Boca Trophy,” and for good reason. The nearly two-acre plot of land on the barrier island, south of Spanish River Park, is something almost unheard-of in 2025: open land, steps from the ocean, with hundreds of feet of frontage on the Intracoastal Waterway and Lake Wyman. Listed at a cool $45 million, the property’s current owner is seeking approval from the Palm Beach County...

Boca Raton to Begin Design of Spanish River Boulevard Underpass

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

Boca Raton to Begin Design of Spanish River Boulevard Underpass Boca Raton’s city council has awarded a contract to the renowned engineering firm, Kiewit Infrastructure South Co., to move the long-awaited Spanish River Boulevard underpass project from a conceptual phase to its design phase. The project, first initiated in 2020 as part of the city’s comprehensive plan, calls for the construction of an underpass at the El Rio Trail crossing of Spanish River Boulevard, a crucial artery connecting the vibrant Mizner Park area to the northern reaches of the city and beyond. Addressing...

Boca Raton Selects Former Naval Officer for City Manager Post

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

Boca Raton Selects Former Naval Officer for City Manager Post Boca Raton Selects Former Naval Officer for City Manager Post Boca Raton’s New Helm: Mark Sohaney Boca Raton’s next city manager has managed multi-billion dollar infrastructure projects, oversaw the integration of the nation’s first new maritime patrol platform in a half-century, and served as chief executive officer for two of the nation’s most critical naval bases. The city council this week, in a unanimous vote, selected Mark Sohaney as its next city manager, bringing a unique blend of military leadership and...