Good morning, Boca Raton.

The Friends of the Boca Raton Library Bookstore will be closed on Sundays during July and August + reopen Sunday hours in September.

It remains open Tuesday through Saturday at the downtown library lobby at 400 NW 2nd Avenue.

A new survey of 3,042 residents found that tourist towns across Florida face stress from heavy traffic, crowded restaurants, and disruptive visitor behavior, with many locals reporting both economic upsides and daily challenges during peak season & adapting their routines accordingly.

A new two‐night music festival is set for Thanksgiving weekend at Old School Square in Delray Beach—six tribute acts will perform songs from famous pop, rock, and soul artists on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is offering a series of Japanese culture workshops in August — including a Youth Origami Workshop on August 1 for $20, a two-day ceramic workshop for adults on August 8 and 22, and taiko drumming classes on select Tuesdays starting August 18.

FPL surprised ten South Florida students with $20K scholarships for their strong performance in STEM during a celebration held Saturday at its Manatee Lagoon facility.

Exmark and landscape designer Doug Scott released a video today that explains how to build an inviting backyard game space with guidance on dimensions, seating, storage, lighting, and landscaping (with ideas for bocce, cornhole, and Kubb).

Boca Raton homeowners may use the advice to upgrade their outdoor areas.

Day 1 of the 2026 MLB draft continues today at 11:30 a.m. with rounds 5-20 airing on MLB Network and online; Florida high school and college players from Miami, Stoneman Douglas, and UCF are drawing strong team interest (local talent sparks buzz).