A quote has drifted through our house all year: “The journey is the destination.” Credit goes to my son’s AP Chemistry teacher—who turned out to be a philosopher cleverly disguised in a lab coat.       At first, this saying drove my son absolutely nuts. Like eye-rolls, sigh-heavy, mutter-under-your-breath kind of nuts. He is a practical […]

Have you ever wondered, what would happen if you got into a car crash and you were unconscious? Have you thought to yourself… how would anyone know what my medical history is; or how would they know about the medications I am taking; or the medicines I’m allergic to; or better yet, how would they […]

The Boca Raton Historical Society has announced the generous donation of artifacts from the Frederick Herpel Collection by Frederick Herpel, third-generation leader of Herpel, Inc.       The donation includes rare architectural elements, pottery, and artisan tilework from “Mizner Industries,” famed architect Addison Mizner’s series of workshops providing furnishings and architectural elements for designers working in […]

If you have never registered on the Community Association web site, call Access Control for our “Community Code,” then go to http://www.bocapointe.com. Click on the “Not registered yet?” link right under the log in box. If you think you are registered, but just can’t remember your User Name and Password, click on the “Forgot your […]

TRANSPONDER FEES The old style transponders that you use to gain entry through the gates work off of batteries. The batteries are built into the device and cannot be replaced. At the end of their life, the entire device must be replaced. Most of our devices have been in use for over five years now […]

Prep yourself for France and Italy – with guidance from quirky detectives       Forget about airport crowds, museums that force you to book fourteen months in advance and harried waiters in overpriced restaurants. Instead, relax in your favorite chair at home and follow the trails of detectives in regions all over France and Italy. They […]

You have heard that Probate is something to avoid; however, unless you have been through it, you may not understand why. Here are some basic facts about probate in Florida: 1. Full Probate (assets over $75,000 or under $75,000 with creditors) takes at least six months to a year or longer. During that time, the […]

Dear Boca Pointe Homeowners,       In Florida, community associations must periodically preserve and, if necessary, revitalize their governing documents. At Boca Pointe, we must complete the process of revitalizing our Boca Pointe Covenants, Articles of Incorporation, and Bylaws, which are essential and govern our everyday operations.       Our lawyers have advised that, due to the […]

We are pleased to announce and introduce the newly elected members of our Board of Directors, who were chosen at our recent annual meeting that was held on June 10, 2025, at Edgewater at Boca Pointe. Each member brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our community.       Please join us in […]

      When I think of America, I think of a land of opportunity for everyone. My parents came here as immigrants in 1921. They couldn’t speak the language, couldn’t read or write, but they struggled and became proud citizens. They raised a family of ten children never going on the public dole. My father earned […]