Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of July.
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🏘️ Community
College students can get a $20 gift card, prizes and retailer deals at Town Center’s free Back-to-Campus event on Saturday, Aug.
8 from noon to 4 p.m. at Center Court (6000 Glades Road) while also enjoying special store discounts during Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday.
Sunshine 811 marked National 811 Day on Saturday, July 25, reminding Boca Raton residents to call before digging (using its free service) to avoid damaging utility lines and risking hazards.
💼 Business
A civil complaint filed July 21 in Palm Beach County Circuit Court alleges Boca Raton-based JetCharter.com, LLC canceled a prepaid private charter flight & has not refunded $77,420 to a Michigan traveler.
The filing seeks compensatory damages for breach of contract.
🎭 Culture
A survey by Custom Made Casino of 3,014 Floridians on Saturday, July 25 (yesterday) showed an HOA golf cart is the top pick for a modern state flag, reflecting everyday trends in planned communities and neighborhood lifestyles.
Other favored symbols were a Cuban sandwich and a party cooler.
A survey of 3,021 Floridians found that locals cherish nostalgic summer spots like Gatorland, Weeki Wachee Springs and Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor which evoke family traditions and local flavors.
Nearly 78% said they felt sad when such businesses closed — a sign of strong loyalty to community landmarks.
🎓 Education
Eight educators, including one from Logger’s Run Middle School in Boca Raton, returned from an immersive Holocaust study program in Poland on July 25 that featured visits to memorials and former concentration camps.
They will use their experience to enrich classroom discussions on Holocaust history.
🏥 Health
A person in Palm Beach County died from Vibrio vulnificus on July 25 at 7:37 a.m., marking Florida's first fatal case of the bacteria this year, while state health data reported 11 cases across the state.
With summer heat rising, local experts urge pet parents to keep dogs hydrated & limit outdoor time in Boca Raton to prevent heat-related risks.
📰 Real Estate
Boca Raton attorney Ryan Poliakoff explained that a condo board may refuse a disabled 85-year-old owner’s request to swap parking spaces with her neighbor’s consent — the board must still provide a reasonable alternate if needed.
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