Author: Boca Vibe

New Whole Foods Supermarket Opens in West Boca

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

New Whole Foods Supermarket Opens in West Boca New Whole Foods Supermarket Opens in West Boca A West Boca Raton Oasis of Organic Goodness A new Whole Foods Market location opened its doors in Boca Raton on Wednesday, adding to its growing footprint in Palm Beach County. The new 35,000-square-foot store, located at 9560 Glades Road in the Uptown Boca shopping center, promises a curated shopping experience catering to the discerning tastes of West Boca residents. The grand opening was met with considerable excitement, with lines stretching around the building hours before the doors...

Boca Raton Turns Down Proposal for New ‘Freestanding’ Emergency Room

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

Boca Raton Turns Down Proposal for New ‘Freestanding’ Emergency Room Boca Raton Turns Down Proposal for New ‘Freestanding’ Emergency Room A proposal to build a freestanding emergency department (FED) on Yamato Road in Boca Raton was rejected by the city council last Tuesday, despite significant public support from residents in the eastern part of the city. The decision, which hinged on concerns about parking capacity raised by an adjacent property owner, has sparked debate about the future of healthcare access in Boca Raton and the balance between development and community needs. ...

Boca Bash 2025: Photos From Air and Sea As Thousands of Boaters Revel in the Sun

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

Boca Bash 2025: Photos From Air and Sea As Thousands of Boaters Revel in the Sun Boca Bash 2025: Photos From Air and Sea As Thousands of Boaters Revel in the Sun Boca Bash 2025 saw boaters arriving and setting anchor as early as sunrise Sunday, with an especially low tide at its peak in the early afternoon providing a sandbar that served as the center of fun in the sun. With a temperature of 83 degrees, water temperatures hovering near 81, plus low humidity and light breezes, conditions were idyllic for the annual nautical celebration that draws thousands to Boca Raton’s...

Boca Raton Council Selects Top Developer for City Hall, Downtown Redevelopment

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

Boca Raton Council Selects Top Developer for City Hall, Downtown Redevelopment Boca Raton city council members on Tuesday night selected a partner for what could be one of the most significant development projects in city history. A majority of council members, after reviewing four proposals for a public-private partnership to develop a new government campus and surrounding mixed-use neighborhood, said they favored the proposal submitted by Millennium Partners, a Boston-based firm with a strong track record in urban revitalization projects. The decision marks a pivotal moment for...

Suspect Arrested Hours After Boynton Beach Slaying

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

Suspect Arrested Hours After Boynton Beach Slaying Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in unincorporated Boynton Beach Monday night. Emmanuel Athouriste, 38, was taken into custody in Miami after being located by the Aventura Police Department. The arrest stemmed from a call to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office at about 5 p.m. Monday after a report of shots fired near the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and South Federal Highway. Rapid Response and Pursuit Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene and found the...

Boca Raton Nixes $118K Fine After Appeal From Office Building Owner

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

Boca Raton Nixes $118K Fine After Appeal From Office Building Owner Boca Raton Nixes $118K Fine After Appeal From Office Building Owner Boca Raton officials unanimously granted an appeal of a $118,000 fine levied against the owner of a Palmetto Park Road office building, overturning the recommendation of city staff. The decision, reached during a recent City Council meeting, removed a significant lien against the property located at 1489 W. Palmetto Park Road. The building, which has been the subject of numerous code violation complaints dating back to at least 2014, had fallen...