Director Of Security
September Safety Reminder: Please Slow Down and Stay Alert September is a busy time in Boca Pointe. Many residents are back from summer travel, seasonal visitors start arriving, and there’s more activity on our roads. With the extra traffic, all drivers should take a moment to slow down and pay attention. Speeding Is Still […]
Community Shred Event
Our next community Shred Event will take place on Friday, October 2nd from 10am-1pm. For everyone’s safety, this shred event will be contactless. ALL DRIVERS ARE TO REMAIN INSIDE THEIR VEHICLES. Please place shredding boxes/bags inside your trunk. When you pull up, please pop your trunk and an attendant will remove the items. […]
From The Desk Of Commissioner Marci Woodward
A Message from Marci Every year, the Board of County Commissioners has a few weeks between meetings in July and August. It’s a welcome opportunity to slow down a little, recharge, and spend some extra time with the people and places we don’t always get to enjoy during a busy year. This […]
Make Every Minute Count
We were enjoying a lovely Friday night dinner. I had finished my mushroom barley soup, one of my favorites, and was making my way through the main course when I took a gulp of water. Suddenly, it went down the wrong pipe, and I began to choke. This had happened before, and usually a cough […]
The Processionary Caterpillars
Human nature is a fascinating phenomenon, often defying our misunderstandings and challenging our perceptions of people and their surroundings. It was in 1896 that French naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre began his famous processionary caterpillar experiment. Fabre noticed that the processionary caterpillars were named because of their endless, head-to-tail, follow-the-leader pattern. So, he placed the processionary […]
New Exhibit “Life’s A Beach” Opens At The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum
From Untouched Shoreline to Iconic Resort Destination, Exhibit Traces the Evolution of Boca Raton’s Coast The Boca Raton Historical Society and The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum invite the community to experience “Life’s a Beach,” a new exhibition exploring the rich and evolving history of Boca Raton’s coastline, on view September 9, 2026 […]
…Where She Stops, No One Knows
A true story from the attic of my mind. He was the least likely looking character to play the role. He had neatly combed hair with a pompadour wave in the front. He wore a madras shirt, Khaki pants, and penny loafers. He was handsome with a smile that revealed perfect teeth (I know, […]
Welcome To The Fantastic World Of Feng Shui!!!
September and the arrival of autumn in the penultimate week of the month. It means changes in the pace we had during the summer, with its weather, relaxed schedules, clothing, outdoor activities, and countless actions without major worries. Last month we talked about how to prepare the place or area for education, keeping […]
Nine Actions You Can Take To Help Protect Our Planet
First: to help conserve resources, raise your thermostat even if 1 to 2 degrees in the summer and lower it 1 to 2 degrees in the winter. Second: walk or bike more when weather permits; drive less when possible or bike and walk more. Three: Reduce, reuse, recycle: Recycling doesn’t only mean separating […]
What If Your Worst Day Could Become Your Best Day?
One thing about life is certain: We will live through the best of times and the worst of times. When we are hurting, we tend to look inward, but isolation and exclusion will only lead us deeper into despair. In my work over many years, I’ve learned that healing begins when we choose to […]