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Stockade off limits

Boca Vibe
April 15, 2026

Stockade off Limits

Boca Raton, FL – A proposal to build a vocational high school on county land next to the fairgrounds has hit a roadblock after County Mayor Sara Baxter pulled her support for the project. Read more at BocaVibe.com.

The plan, which was backed by Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and activist Jorge Garrido, had been met with resistance from some community members who were concerned about the impact it would have on the area. However, it seemed like the project was gaining momentum when Sheriff Bradshaw suddenly withdrew his support.

Background of the Proposal

The proposal to build a vocational high school at the shuttered stockade had been in the works for several months. The plan called for 11 acres of county land to be used for the construction of the school, which would provide students with training in various trades such as carpentry and automotive repair.

Concerns Raised by Community Members

Some community members had raised concerns about the impact that the vocational high school would have on the area. They were worried that it would lead to an increase in traffic and noise pollution, as well as a decrease in property values.

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  • Concerns about traffic and noise pollution
  • Impact on property values
  • Potential for increased crime rates

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Official city info: City of Boca Raton.

Source: Original Report