Author: Boca Vibe

Boca Raton Sets Priorities for New City Hall Development Proposals, Due This Week Boca Raton officials on Tuesday night held a special council meeting to discuss priorities surrounding a potential public-private partnership to build a new city hall complex and adjacent commercial and residential development. The city, through its consultant CBRE Group, has set a deadline of Thursday to receive proposals from firms interested in pursuing such a significant undertaking. The meeting, which lasted over three hours, saw spirited debate and a clear articulation of the city’s vision...

Free-Standing Emergency Room Planned for East Boca Office Park Location Boca Raton residents in the eastern part of the city may soon have a more convenient option for emergency medical care. The first free-standing emergency room (FSER) in Boca Raton is slated for construction on a property along Yamato Road, adjacent to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. The project cleared a significant hurdle last week when the city’s Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval, paving the way for a final vote by the City Council in the coming weeks. This development promises to...

Back to the Future: Boca Raton Goes Retro With 19-Foot Re-creation of Classic Road Sign Boca Raton kicked off its centennial this week with a picture-perfect blast from the past. The long-gone, but still iconic, Boca Raton roadside sign that welcomed newcomers for decades has re-emerged in the form of a retro homage along Federal Highway at Sanborn Square. The sign was unveiled earlier this week, but had its first official public viewing during the city’s Centennial kickoff celebration. The 19-foot tall replica, a vibrant recreation of the original, immediately sparked nostalgia...

Portion of Office Depot HQ Building to be Demolished, 500 Apartments and Retail Eyed in Boca Raton Portion of Office Depot HQ Building to be Demolished, 500 Apartments and Retail Eyed in Boca Raton A sizable portion of the once-busy Office Depot corporate headquarters building on North Military Trail in Boca Raton will be demolished and replaced with a mixed-use development featuring 500 apartments, a publicly accessible gym, and additional retail space. The sprawling corporate center, a familiar landmark for decades, is one of several high-profile office spaces in Palm Beach...