A trip to the Republic of Ireland should include a visit to Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. Not only is there an additional beautiful coastline to see, but the architecture and people are also different. Another influencer of the decision to visit is the history of the sectarian “troubles” between Catholics and […]

One significant advantage used in estate planning is portability. Under U.S. federal estate tax law, portability allows for the transfer to a surviving spouse of any unused portion of a deceased spouse’s federal estate tax exclusion.       Prior to the introduction of portability in 2010, any unused estate tax exclusion was forfeited upon the death […]

I have had cancer three times and each time it scared the crap out of me. In this respect, I probably am not much different than most other folks who have been diagnosed with this feared disease.       For my last bout with cancer, I was treated at Massachusetts General Hospital. The treatment was first […]

Dear Friends,       This month, we want to share an urgent and vital aspect of Magen David Adom’s work that often goes overlooked—the training, education and emotional well-being of MDA’s heroic medics.       Magen David Adom (MDA) is Israel’s national emergency medical service, renowned for its life-saving work and critical role in Israel’s health care […]

August 11, 2025 – September 19, 2025, Downtown Library       The Boca Raton Public Library presents a new art exhibit, “The Impressionistic, Pop, and Contemporary Imagination” by Dmitri Ivnitski. Mr. Ivnitski is an artist and scientist, combining both subjects throughout his life to create unique, bright paintings that focus on the variety and life in […]

The Boca Pointe Community Association offers a few different methods to add guests to your visitors list, so please ensure that you add your guest BEFORE they arrive. If your guest is not on the list, they may be denied without a phone call being placed to get your approval. Phone calls are placed as […]

Dear friends: Sometimes when I am out in the community, a resident will ask me why my office continues to require a reservation for in-person service at one of our service centers. There is a very good reason, and it simply is to make more efficient use of your time in our service centers. Prior […]

If you have a first-time teen driver getting ready to come in for their learner’s permit, there is a new requirement in place. Beginning Aug. 1, Senate Bill 994 will require all teens aged 15 to 17 to complete a six-hour, state-approved Driver Education Traffic Safety course (DETS). This will eliminate the four-hour Traffic Law […]

This August, as we celebrate National Wellness Month, we are excited to highlight our organization’s Journey to Good Health program, designed to support employee well-being. In partnership with CareATC, this program encourages healthier lifestyles through two main components. First, employees undergo a health screening. If results are within recommended guidelines, they receive a prorated insurance […]

If you drive a hybrid or other low-emission vehicle, and you have been using a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) decal, you will no longer need the HOV decal. Effective July 1, 2025, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will no longer be issuing, renewing or replacing HOV decals, due to the Florida […]